Magic & Illusion

  1. Home
  2. Hobbies & Games
  3. Magic & Illusion
photo of Wayne Kawamoto

Wayne's Magic & Illusion Blog April 2005 Archive

By Wayne Kawamoto, About.com Guide to Magic & Illusion since 2005

Review: Tony Clark’s Ever Ready Silk Dropper

Friday April 29, 2005
If you can use a dropper that lets you produce a silk handkerchief at just about any time, definitely consider Tony Clark’s first rate Ever Ready Silk Dropper.

Mortician or Magician?

Thursday April 28, 2005
A profile of magician/mortician Patrick Hubble in The News & Advance.

DVD/Trick Review: 3 Fly III

Wednesday April 27, 2005
If you want to learn a visual coins across effect that relies on no gimmicks, leaves you clean, automatically resets and lets you perform with your sleeves rolled back, Daryl’s ... Read More

DVD Review: Weapons of the Card Shark

Tuesday April 26, 2005
If you’ve always wanted to learn card gambling techniques, Jeff Wessmiller and his DVD, "Weapons of the Card Shark," shows how to muck, stack, deal bottoms and more. It’s a ... Read More

Magician Talks Trash

Monday April 25, 2005
An article about Magician Steve Trash (his legal name) who performs magic and encourages kids to recycle. His magic words are "reduce, reuse, recycle."

Andre Kole Performs for Students

Monday April 25, 2005
An article in The Daily Collegian that discusses a recent performance by Andre Kole.

British magician's sleight of mind psychs out viewers

Friday April 22, 2005
A Chicago Tribune article about psychological illusionist Derren Brown.

David Blaine to Make it Look Easy

Thursday April 21, 2005
Instead of starving in another plastic box, David Blaine says that his next stunt will involve a high-wire in Manhattan on Halloween. Perhaps more impressive, Blaine says that he has ... Read More

Misner Moves to St. Louis

Thursday April 21, 2005
In a recent press release, Orlando-based magician Christian Misner said that he has chosen St. Louis as the place to relocate his entertainment company, Totally Magic Productions.

Trick Review: Michael Mode’s NUN!

Wednesday April 20, 2005
NUN! is a fast and hilarious routine that works as a fun interlude between tricks.

S.A.M. Hall of Fame Closed

Wednesday April 20, 2005
A story in the Los Angeles Times discusses the current situation at the S.A.M. Hall of Fame and Magic Museum. Magician John Engman is quoted. Vapors from a fire, which ... Read More

PARROT/PHOENIX to Soar

Tuesday April 19, 2005
The Magic & Illusion Forum is “remodeling” the PARROT/PHOENIX thread and holding a roleplay performance party next week (Monday, April 25 - Friday, April 29). Everyone is invited to join ... Read More

Fusion 2 to open April 30

Tuesday April 19, 2005
The producers of Fusion, the popular production show at Lake Tahoe’s Horizon Casino, recently announced the opening of Fusion 2. The show, which will open on April 30, promises the ... Read More

Easy Trick: The Disappearing Coin

Monday April 18, 2005
An easy coin trick that you can perform anytime and anywhere. But you must have a friend to help you.

This Day in Magic - April 18

Monday April 18, 2005
Best known for his thought-reading on early radio, Joseph Dunninger was born on April 18, 1892. Thanks to www.magictricks.com for providing us with this date.

Amazing Johnathan Moving to the Sahara

Monday April 18, 2005
According to a recent article, The Amazing Johnathan is moving from the Riviera to the Sahara because of a 100 percent rent increase. He apparently announced his move in an ... Read More

At Age 93, Still Delighting Audiences

Thursday April 14, 2005
A recent story about magician John Calvert. He's still wowing them at age 93.

Thief Makes Magician's Rabbit Disappear

Thursday April 14, 2005
In a bizarre twist, a London-based magician has his top hat and rabbit lifted right in the middle of a performance.

DVD Review: Pockets Full of Miracles

Wednesday April 13, 2005
Diamond Jim Tyler’s “Pockets Full of Miracles” is a first rate DVD filled with entertaining, commercial effects. Diamond Jim is a true worker, and his experience and creativity are apparent ... Read More

This Day in Magic

Wednesday April 13, 2005
On April 13, 1936, the world said goodbye to Howard Thurston, the most popular magician of his era. To this day, his vanish of a woman and piano in mid-air ... Read More

Trick Review: Tony Clark’s Clever Card Rise

Tuesday April 12, 2005
Tony Clark’s version of the rising card effect is inexpensive and easy-to-use. It’s a first rate way to perform a stunning classic.

This Day in Magic

Tuesday April 12, 2005
On April 12, 1777, magician Cagliostro, at age 44, became a freemason. He was later imprisoned for life for promoting freemasonry, which conflicted with church doctrine. On April 12, 1872, ... Read More

Houdini in the New York Times

Monday April 11, 2005
Pittsburgh magician Tom Interval offers an informative site that organizes the hundreds of articles, features, and letters about Harry Houdini that appeared in the New York Times between 1910 and ... Read More

This Day in Magic

Monday April 11, 2005
On April 11, 1911, Mandrake the Magician (Leon Mandrake) was born. This illusionist was a huge box office draw in the 1940s and the inspiration for the popular “Mandrake the ... Read More

Q&A: Diamond Jim Tyler

Friday April 8, 2005
Award-winning magician Diamond Jim Tyler is a true worker and author of the best-selling book and video “Pockets Full of Miracles.” He recently released his new DVD, Mirrors, which we ... Read More

Trick Review: The Stampede System

Thursday April 7, 2005
The Stampede System allows you to perform a variation of the classic “Ash Trick.” In Rocco’s version, a stamped image mysteriously appears on a spectator’s palm. Five different images offer ... Read More

Review: Giving Clients What They REALLY Want!

Tuesday April 5, 2005
Julian Franklin’s excellent audio CD helps you understand what clients are looking for when they hire magicians.

Trick Preview: Diablo

Monday April 4, 2005
A flashy effect where the ash on a cigar seemingly jumps from end to end. New from Woodencigars.com.

Magic Secrets Revealed: The Disappearance of the Statue of Liberty

Friday April 1, 2005
We obliterate the cardinal rule of magic by revealing the long kept secret behind David Copperfield's greatest illusion, the disappearance and reappearance of the Statue of Liberty.

Discuss

Community Forum

Explore Magic & Illusion

About.com Special Features

Scrapbook Technique Gallery

Use these ideas to inspire your own uniquely beautiful pages. More >

Price Your Collectibles

Find out how much your treasured collection is worth. More >

Magic & Illusion

  1. Home
  2. Hobbies & Games
  3. Magic & Illusion

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.