Q&A With Brian Ochab
Thursday June 30, 2005
Award-winning magician Brian Ochab is known for his innovative and entertaining close-up routines. What you may not know is that he is an up and coming film and television director ... Read More
USDA Fails to Find Cause of Attack on Roy
Wednesday June 29, 2005
In a story that's seemingly everywhere, federal investigators do not know what led a tiger to attack illusionist Roy Horn nearly two years ago. This Associated Press story is based ... Read More
Magic At the Red Sea, Sept. 25-27, 2005
Tuesday June 28, 2005
Making its debut in Eilat, Israel, Magic At the Red Sea promises three days of magic that include lectures, stage and close-up performances, late-night bar magic, international dealers, contests and ... Read More
Tony Griffith’s “At Home” Lecture
Tuesday June 28, 2005
Tony Griffith's "At Home" lecture offers a "creative magic lecture/teach-in day" for magicians who want to learn more about performing magic in the real world and are looking for in-depth ... Read More
Drake Wins Canadian Close-up Award
Monday June 27, 2005
This article in The Daily News profiles Patrick Drake who recently won the Canadian Association of Magicians Close Up Magic Championship.
How to Hire a Great Magician
Friday June 24, 2005
Do you know of potential clients who can use some guidelines to help them find and hire a good magician? This primer explains everything that they need to know to ... Read More
DVD Review: Official Poker Card Stunts DVD
Thursday June 23, 2005
Rich Ferguson's "The Official Poker Card Stunts DVD" teaches a wide range of card techniques to switch cards, reveal and deal cards in flashy ways, throw cards and execute flourishes. ... Read More
Scam Targets Magicians & Entertainers
Wednesday June 22, 2005
An internet scam that targets magicians is trying to separate you from your money. A con man recently tried to pull the scam on Lyndel, who graciously provided Magic & ... Read More
Carney Wonder Cabaret
Wednesday June 22, 2005
Magician John Carney's Wonder Cabaret runs through July 3, 2005 at the Actor's Forum Theatre in North Hollywood, California. Wonder Cabaret combines Carney's love of magic, comedy, and music into ... Read More
Magic SYMbol Now Available On-Line
Tuesday June 21, 2005
The publication of the Society of Young Magicians, Magic SYMbol, is now available on line with the June 2005 issue. The new format contains more pages and appears in full ... Read More
Scaring Up Paranormal Profits
Tuesday June 21, 2005
This article in Business Week talks about the increasing interest in the spirit worlds and UFOs, and the entrepreneurs who are profiting from providing ghost-hunting gear. Magician Amazing Randi is ... Read More
Bristol Wonder-Worker To Motivate And Inspire Students
Monday June 20, 2005
Magician Mike Clarke aims to entertain and educate children with his new show "The Magic Inside." The show is designed to use magic to interest children and talk to them ... Read More
Request for Magic Photos
Sunday June 19, 2005
A call for help to assist a fellow magician who recently lost his home in a tragic fire.
Retired Sheriff's Deputy Gets Tricky for the Fun of it
Sunday June 19, 2005
A story in The News Sun that profiles David Drushinin, a retired Lake County Sheriff's Office deputy who runs a magic camp for kids.
Aaron Radatz to Appear at State Fair Meadowlands
Saturday June 18, 2005
According to a recent press release, magician Aaron Radatz will perform at State Fair Meadowlands at Giants Stadium Fairgrounds from June 23 - July 10, 2005. Radatz will perform two ... Read More
Trick Review: Daryl’s “Papa Rabbit Hits the Big Time”
Friday June 17, 2005
Sponge bunnies are a close-up classic that always receive a positive response from spectators. In Daryl's version, you magically produce a sponge bunny and sponge bird, and then, perform a ... Read More
Q&A With Arthur Trace: The Creative Process
Thursday June 16, 2005
With his creativity and innovation, and superb manipulation skills, Arthur Trace is advancing the art of magic. He performed at the 2004 World Magic Seminar and the 2004 Society of ... Read More
Harry Anderson Stars in “Wise Guy” at Oswald’s Speakeasy
Thursday June 16, 2005
Magician/actor Harry Anderson, best known for his role as Judge Harry T. Stone on television's long-running "Night Court" now appears in his one-man show, "Wise Guy" at New Orlean's Oswald's ... Read More
Trick Preview: "Egor" Mechanical Talking Skull
Wednesday June 15, 2005
Ron Allesi's Egor Mechanical Talking Skull offers a creepy vent figure-a rotting human skull that’s sitting on a board and can move its mouth. And the figure can apparently ... Read More
Man Claims Blaine Stole His 'Godly Powers'
Wednesday June 15, 2005
This Celebrity Justice article talks about a man who is suing David Blaine because Blaine stole his "godly powers" to perform magic.
“Saturday at Reubens” Now on DVD
Tuesday June 14, 2005
"Saturday at Reuben" is a wonderful and refreshing documentary by filmmaker Leslie Danoff that lovingly portrays the true magic behind our art, and shows how it binds us all together. ... Read More
Healing With Magic
Tuesday June 14, 2005
This article in the Singapore News profiles a 16-year-old magician and her friends who are teaching simple magic to patients to help them recover. The students are working through Kevin ... Read More
Magician Stretches Limits of the Mind
Monday June 13, 2005
This story in the Washington Times profiles Alain Nu and promotes his magic specials on TLC. During the interview, Nu calls himself a hybrid of a magician and mind-power enthusiast. ... Read More
This Day in Magic
Monday June 13, 2005
Happy birthday Siegfried. On June 13, 1939, Siegfried Fischbacher is born in Rosenheim, Bavaria in Germany. The rest, as they say, is magic history.
MagiComedy Night in Orange County, CA
Sunday June 12, 2005
Chat Noir Bistro and Deuces Wild Entertainment are offering a full evening of entertainment that consists of a four course meal from renowned chef, Yvon Goetz, and two close-up magic ... Read More
This Day in Magic
Sunday June 12, 2005
On June 12, 1934, David Abbott passes away. Also, on this day in 1945, Hardeen dies. Thanks to www.magictricks.com for providing these dates in magic.
DVD Review: Bob Sheet’s “It’s the Rules”
Friday June 10, 2005
Bob Sheet’s dice trick offers a strong routine, good handling that accommodates large dice and a killer climax. It’s an effect that packs small and plays well to close-up crowds.
Trick Review: Daryl's Presto Printo
Thursday June 9, 2005
Another excellent effect in Daryl’s Fooler Doolers series, “Presto Printo” offers a variation on “Wild Card” where a series of blank cards take on the image of a freely chosen ... Read More
Michael Jackson's Personal Magician
Wednesday June 8, 2005
This E! Online story profiles the mystery man's mystery man. If you've always heard that Michael Jackson had his own "personal magician," this is the first article that I've seen ... Read More
Lance Burton Headlines WHAS Crusade
Wednesday June 8, 2005
Lance Burton recently starred in the WHAS Crusade for Children Variety Show in Kentucky and promoted the Las Vegas Marathon at a press event.
Q&A with Ron Frank: “Building a Magic Radio”
Wednesday June 8, 2005
In this Q&A, we interview Ron Frank who discusses his latest effect, "Building a Magic Radio."
This Day in Magic
Wednesday June 8, 2005
On June 8, 1926, Fred Kaps is born. Thanks to www.magictricks.com for providing us with this date in magic.
The World’s Three Greatest Magicians?
Tuesday June 7, 2005
This article in the New Strait Times discusses, in the writer's opinion, the world's three greatest magicians (in order): Criss Angel, David Blaine and David Copperfield.
Priest Uses Magic as Ministry
Tuesday June 7, 2005
This article in the Daily Star profiles The Rev. Daniel Rolland, a magician and Catholic priest. "I'm a priest who uses magic to illustrate spiritual truth," says Rolland, who on ... Read More
Keeping the Smoke and Adding Mirrors
Monday June 6, 2005
This audio segment from NPR's Morning Edition profiles fireman David Rudd. When Rudd is not working 24-hour shifts as a professional fireman, he is perfecting his magic and performing at ... Read More
Penn Jillette Becomes a Dad
Monday June 6, 2005
According to his publicist, Penn Jillette, and Emily, his wife, welcomed daughter Moxie CrimeFighter on Friday. It was the first child for the couple, who married last year.
Magic in Branson, Missouri
Sunday June 5, 2005
If your travels take you to Branson, Missouri this summer, you can be entertained by magic from the likes of David Copperfield, Kirby VanBurch, Brett Daniels and Darren Romeo.
A New and Better Forum
Sunday June 5, 2005
We are working to improve the forum experience and would like to hear your suggestions. There's an ongoing thread in the forum itself where you may contribute, or you can ... Read More
Magician P C Sorcar to Patent Tricks
Saturday June 4, 2005
An article in the Deccan Herald profiles magician P C Sorcor who says that he will apply for patents on all of his new tricks. He is upset with those ... Read More
Magician Fox Displays Restraint Collection in LA
Saturday June 4, 2005
Joseph Fox, a Southern California magician, is a long time collector of restraints and jail locks. Recently, he loaned a major portion of his collection to the Los Angeles Police ... Read More
Trick Review: D’lite Flight
Friday June 3, 2005
D'lite Flight makes a spot of red light flicker in mid air-almost like a flying, buzzing, living and glowing firefly. Despite the D'lite name, the effect can only be performed ... Read More
This Day in Magic
Thursday June 2, 2005
On June 2, 1953, Servais Le Roy passes away.
Nicholas Night’s Animated Film Gets Optioned
Thursday June 2, 2005
"Pavlov's Dog," illusionist Nicholas Night's CG animated/live action feature film, has been optioned by Melwood Pictures and Exodus Film Group. The talented magician is taking his career in a new ... Read More
DVD Preview: Fred Kaps: Seeing is Believing!
Wednesday June 1, 2005
With rare film segments, interviews with other magicians and lots of photos, The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision and Realeyes Creative Media Productions recently released "Fred Kaps: Seeing is ... Read More