Magic Realities

Magician Paul Daniels is participating in a reality show. No, he is not hosting a "battle of the magicians," a natural for him, but starring in a wife swapping show. According to a recent article, Daniels will be gaining a well known TV host as a new, temporary wife, while Daniel's spouse, Debby McGee, will join the TV host's fiancé.

Click here to read about Daniels' marital, magical ways.

In a true reality television show, Las Vegas illusionist Nathan Burton has apparently landed a new show where magic pros will coach celebrities so they can create and compete with their own magic acts. The television show is to be called "Magic with the Stars."

I despise these shows because they imply that anyone with a magic secret can become a professional magician. Granted, celebrities who are, or once were, tops in their field are talented individuals. But I don’t expect a show of this type to be good for magic.

Click here to read more (scroll down a bit-it’s the second story after “Britney Spears”).

Last, here’s a spoof on a David Blaine stunt gone wrong with some political overtones.

Click here to read the satire.