Escape Artist Convention Unleashes in Ontario
Saturday September 30, 2006
Cannon's Great Escapes 4th Annual Escape Artist Convention kicked off its weekend with an impressive opening night. If you’re into escapology, the art of escape, Ontario, CA is the place ... Read More
Trick Review: Sudden Deck II
Friday September 29, 2006
In “Sudden Deck II,” David Regal provides an entertaining way to magically produce a deck of cards.
The magician walks out with a couple of pieces of white cardboard. With ... Read More
DVD Review: Enigmatic Vol 1-Alexander de Cova
Thursday September 28, 2006
I greatly admire the creativity and ingenuity of Alexander de Cova. His brand of magic offers some well-thought-out enhancements to classics and the six stand-up effects on this DVD are ... Read More
100 Years of Pranks: S.S. Adams Co.
Wednesday September 27, 2006
It’s hard to imagine that there are any magicians out there who haven’t at one time, particularly when they were kids, owned an inexpensive magic prop produced by S.S. Adams ... Read More
Amazing Johnathan Films Comedy Central Special
Tuesday September 26, 2006
According to a recent release, comic magician Amazing Johnathan filmed a one-hour special for Comedy Central. Filming of "Wrong on Every Level" took place at Manhattan's Hudson Theater for television ... Read More
Next Magic Movie: "The Prestige"
Monday September 25, 2006
On the heels of “The Illusionist,” “The Prestige,” which stars Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, David Bowie and Andy Serkis, will be the second major movie ... Read More
Magic: Science of Illusion Opens Oct. 7, 2006
Sunday September 24, 2006
According to a recent release, “Magic: The Science of Illusion,” a traveling exhibit, will open Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 at The New Detroit Science Center. The exhibit explains scientific principles ... Read More
Interview: Mike Powers
Saturday September 23, 2006
Mike Powers is a former math teacher who now makes a living performing magic. In this interview, Powers talks about magic and making a living at it. He recently published ... Read More
Illusionist Blends Magic and Opera
Friday September 22, 2006
Patrick Bell has been performing magic and training as an opera singer since he was in his teens. He now combines the two forms of entertainment in his show, “Opera-Kadabra.” ... Read More
Trick Review: Sharp-Ring
Thursday September 21, 2006
This variation on a magic classic uses a Sharpie pen that’s been gimmicked to work like a standard “Ring Flight” magic prop. Using “Sharp-Ring,” you can cause a spectator’s ring ... Read More
DVD Review: Asi’s Time is Money
Wednesday September 20, 2006
In this astounding routine, you borrow a signed bill from a spectator and fold it with a second bill that you provide. When the bills are unfolded, the spectator’s bill ... Read More
Top Ten Magicians of All Time
Tuesday September 19, 2006
Since this story ran in 2005, we have since published a related story, The Top Ten Magicians of Our Time.
Looking back on 50 years of his "It's Magic" theater ... Read More
Illusionist's Island
Monday September 18, 2006
David Copperfield recently spent some $50 million to purchase a tropical paradise in the Exuma island chain. Some two hours by plane from Florida's coast, the property can house up ... Read More
Gary Opens Magic Show at DC’s National Press Club
Sunday September 17, 2006
According to a recent press release, magician Glenn Gary announced that he is performing every Friday night at the National Press Club in Washington DC in a new show called ... Read More
Milt and Bill Larsen Honored with Hollywood Star
Friday September 15, 2006
The latest star to appear on Hollywood's Walk of Fame was unveiled this morning. The star honored Milt and Bill Larsen, founders of the Magic Castle. The Walk of Fame ... Read More
DVD Review: Rocky Mountain Magic
Thursday September 14, 2006
From 1977 to 2004, the legendary Doc Eason was the featured magician at the Tower Comedy/Magic Bar in Snowmass Village, CO. This title, a DVD re-release of the 1990 video ... Read More
Book Review: Power Plays-Mike Powers
Wednesday September 13, 2006
In "Power Plays," Mike Powers offers an excellent and comprehensive collection of close-up effects that use cards, coins, bills, rings, rubber bands, straws and more-some 58 effects in all.
While ... Read More
Jay Sankey Co-Hosts "Spellz"
Tuesday September 12, 2006
Magician Jay Sankey, who is best known for his creative close-up work, is co-hosting TVO's new mystery-minded show "Spellz." On the show, he's teaching magic to kids on TV.
"In ... Read More
Life’s a Miracle
Monday September 11, 2006
Antwan Towner learned at a young age that life is shaped by a person's choices. As a result, he founded MIRACLE, Magicians Inspiring Radical Active Change for Life Excellence. His ... Read More
Mentalist Carves Niche on the Strip
Sunday September 10, 2006
Gerry McCambridge, "The Mentalist," has been steadily working in Las Vegas since July of last year. In June, McCambridge, along with Excalibur hypnotist Anthony Cools, moved into a former restaurant ... Read More
Illusionist Cyril Leads Magic Resurgence
Saturday September 9, 2006
Anyone who spends time on the internet has no doubt come across Cyril Takayama’s many amazing magic video segments. This article profiles the magic phenomenon from Japan.
According to the ... Read More
DVD Review: Classic Carney
Friday September 8, 2006
This version of John Carney’s excellent instructional video on DVD offers some solid close-up effects. The strongest are the three-phase card in napkin routine, a fun triumph style effect and ... Read More
Review: Bicycle Masters Edition
Thursday September 7, 2006
For card handlers, a fresh new deck that is worked in just right is one of life’s pleasures. And if you’re lucky enough to own Ellusionist’s Bicycle Masters Edition, a ... Read More
Q&A: Doc Eason
Wednesday September 6, 2006
The legendary Doc Eason is known as the bar magician. After performing for over 27 years at John Denver’s World Famous Comedy Magic Bar and Restaurant in Snowmass, Colorado, he ... Read More
Comedy Magic Is Serious Business
Tuesday September 5, 2006
For magician John Carney, comedy magic is serious business. Carney is interviewed in a story that promotes a show in Cincinnati. "Making it both mysterious and lighthearted is harder than ... Read More
Magic with a Message: Stephen Bargatze
Sunday September 3, 2006
Magician Stephen Bargatze recently performed his motivational magic show at a high school.
In his show, Bargatze discusses his troubled upbringing and decision to make better choices, which ultimately led ... Read More
Coney Island Magic
Saturday September 2, 2006
From Houdini’s era through the days of the great Al Flosso to the present day, Coney Island has always had close ties with the world of magic. This article quotes ... Read More
Trick Review: Divine Time - Jason Palter
Friday September 1, 2006
A first rate mentalism effect, Jason Palter’s Divine Time offers an entertaining routine that’s built on a time theme and serves a solid revelation. A spectator randomly selects a watch ... Read More