Wayne's Magic & Illusion Blog February 2006 Archive

Last week, I purchased an MP3 player for my shows and wrote about why in an earlier article, Magic of MP3 Players: Part 1. After performing several shows and using ... Read More

Two effects in our library of easy tricks: The Good Guess and Simple Monte are “gotcha” effects. You show a spectator some cards and remove one, and the spectator tries ... Read More

This article covers the antics of magicians Chris Korn and J.B. Benn as they perform magic for a film crew at Silosa Beach on Sentosa Island, Singapore. The pair were ... Read More

I had never before heard of Geoff Williams, but after reviewing his Miracles for Mortals Volume 1, I’m throughly pleased to have discovered his work. This DVD presents some excellent ... Read More

The spectator separates a deck of cards into four piles, mixes them a bit, and at the end, discovers that there’s an ace on top of each pile. All you ... Read More

If you play music in your shows, you may want to consider an MP3 player. I have long relied on a wireless system, Sony MiniDisc and CDs, but felt it ... Read More

Now in its 32nd year, the Glass City Conclave will be held at the Hilton in Toledo, Ohio. Key lecturers and performers will include: David Ginn, Wild Magic, Tom Burgoon ... Read More

Next time you’re in Branson, MO, check out the award-winning magical illusions of The Hamners and the comedy ventriloquism of Jim Barber at the Hamner Barber Theater. Now in its ... Read More

The 32nd annual Winter Carnival of Magic happens at the Country Night Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. Scheduled headliners include The Great Tomsoni & Co., Gene Anderson and Paul Gertner.

Got dry hands? This article talks about Elite Magician's Hand Lotion, a solution created by Guy Camirand and the late Gary Ouellet, which is designed to add moisture to your ... Read More

A chosen card appears to “melt” in front of spectators’ eyes. Peter Eggink’s Heatwave offers a different and visual card trick that employs a lighter and is sure to draw ... Read More

This article profiles magician Paul Daniels who enjoyed breakfast in a speeding bed in Buckinghamshire this past week. Along with his wife Debbie Magee, Daniels joined Cancer Research fundraisers to ... Read More

Here’s a quirky trick that relies on a little known fact. You show a spectator a piece of paper and ask them to name a month. After naming the month ... Read More

On this DVD, Rich Ferguson offers excellent instruction to teach basic card flourishes that include: springs, fans, waterfalls and spreads. Beginning magicians can learn a lot here. And the flashy ... Read More

You’re getting started in magic and eager to learn. But you have lots of options ahead: books, DVDs and tricks that are vying for your money and efforts. What is ... Read More

In 1983, following the success of “The Magic Show,” Doug Henning debuts in the musical Merlin on Broadway. The show runs six months. In 1936, the world of magic loses ... Read More

This article profiles Houdini, a Charleston, South Carolina-based magician. While the article offers a good description of his kids’ educational show, the part that amazed me was the fact that ... Read More

Is it time for magic to have it’s own Hall of Fame in the vein of Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? According to this article, Erie, Pennsylvania, hometown ... Read More

Andrew Normansell’s comedy DVD offers a strong selection of commercial stage effects. This DVD does not present an act, but several routines that are largely weighted towards cards. Normansell has ... Read More

This article discusses “The Illusionist,” a film starring Edward Norton as the magician Eisenheim and Jessica Biel. The magic-themed film is based on a short story by Steven Millhauser and ... Read More

You display a couple of cards, place them into a bag and then remove one. When you ask your spectator which one remains, he or she is always right or ... Read More

My counterpart at gohawaii.about.com reviews Warren and Annabelle's Magic in Lahaina, Maui. According to guide John Fischer, magician Warren Gibson surpasses Lance Burton and David Copperfield. “He is, quite simply, ... Read More

According to a recent release, Las Vegas comedian and magician Mac King has paired with toy maker Fundex to create a series of magic tricks based on his syndicated comic ... Read More

This article profiles the Oakland Magic Circle, which is putting on a public show on Tuesday, February 7, 2006. The event will also include the installation of a new board ... Read More

This article profiles magicians Kevin and Cindy Spencer who are bringing their illusion show to the Leach Theatre on Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. We recently interviewed Kevin Spencer (Kevin Spencer ... Read More

Has Adam Grace created a new close-up genre? His conjuring, as explained on this DVD, involves a square of glass, a marking pen and some sleight-of-hand. While the 15 tricks ... Read More

Here's one of those mathematical oddities that somewhat masquerades as a magic trick. Your spectator, with calculator in hand, performs a series of calculations. And surprise, at the end, he ... Read More

Visit your local bookstore or library, and chances are, you'll find lots of books on magic. While most magic books explain lots of tricks, few provide a foundation in magic ... Read More