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Wayne's Magic & Illusion Blog February 2007 Archive

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

DVD Review: Celebration Of Sides by Robert Neale

Wednesday February 28, 2007
Robert Neale, artist, topologist, philosopher and trickster, performs and explains a series of unusual and offbeat effects that are refreshingly different and brilliant. Based on mathematical principles, quirks in geometry, ... Read More

DVD Review: Scotty York Vol.1 - Professional Tricky Bartender

Tuesday February 27, 2007
With two-hours of close-up performances and explanations, it’s worth spending time with veteran Scotty York on his Vol.1 - Professional Tricky Bartender. York has performed bar magic for some 15 ... Read More

Interactive Magic: Math Prediction

Monday February 26, 2007
Here's an easy magic trick that we present as both an interactive/online trick and one that you can present to your friends via this website. This one is best if ... Read More

Trick Review: Psnype by Kevin Parker

Sunday February 25, 2007
The spectator is given a deck of cards. The magician turns his back and tells him to cut the deck to any card and peek at it. After the spectator ... Read More

Copperfield Interview

Saturday February 24, 2007
Amidst all of the hoopla surrounding Hans Klok and Carmen Electra and their new show at Planet Hollywood, David Copperfield participates in a surprisingly in-depth interview. Here Copperfield discusses his ... Read More

Profile: Hans Klok

Friday February 23, 2007
So who is this magician who's coming to Las Vegas to perform with Carmen Electra in a show called "Faster Than Magic" at Planet Hollywood? Click here to read our ... Read More

Hans Klok to Team with Carmen Electra in Las Vegas

Thursday February 22, 2007
After lots of rumors, it's now official. According to a recent press release, illusionist Hans Klok is teaming up with film and television personality Carmen Electra in "Faster Than Magic," ... Read More

Book Review: Essential Robert-Houdin

Wednesday February 21, 2007
I’ve been reading this weighty, 600-plus page book for weeks. While I wasn’t initially sure how much this book would appeal to those who aren’t magic historians, I found it ... Read More

Kozak Awarded Merlin

Tuesday February 20, 2007
According to a recent press release, Paul Kozak, aka "Kozak the Magician" has been awarded the coveted Merlin award for International Comic / Magician of the Year 2007. The 2007 ... Read More

Chad Juros: the Magic of a Cancer Survivor

Sunday February 18, 2007
An accomplished magician at the age of 18, cancer survivor Chad Juros is the official magician for some Philadelphia sports teams and was featured in an episode of Criss Angel's ... Read More

O, Darren Romeo

Saturday February 17, 2007
This article profiles Darren Romeo, “The Voice of Magic” and promotes his recent performance at the Table Mountain Casino in Central California. "I do really love creating a show that ... Read More

Trick Review: Shaker by Rodger Lovins

Friday February 16, 2007
In "Shaker," a magician causes a ball to vanish in a salt shaker. After bringing the ball out from his pocket, he takes the ball and makes it penetrate through ... Read More

New Presidential Dollar Coins - Where’s the Magic?

Thursday February 15, 2007
The United States Mint released today the new Presidential Dollar Coin. I just got my hands on the new coin that depicts George Washington on the obverse and the Statue ... Read More

The Mystery of Max Maven

Wednesday February 14, 2007
This in-depth article profiles mentalist Max Maven. "Part of what I am doing in my work is reminding people of what a beautiful, mysterious world we have around us," Maven ... Read More

Magic Shop Gone in the Blink of an Eye

Tuesday February 13, 2007
This article in the Palm Beach Post talks about how magic shops are disappearing as a result of the web and other forces, and the closing of a local business, ... Read More

Easy Card Trick: With the Grain

Monday February 12, 2007
In this easy card trick, you quickly find a card that a spectator has cut to. The spectator can mix the cards and freely cuts the deck to a selected ... Read More

Kiss and Tell: David Copperfield

Sunday February 11, 2007
A spectator talks about her experience on stage during a recent David Copperfield show. She caught a pickle to participate in Copperfield's "pregnancy" routine. "It all happened so quickly - ... Read More

Gertner Adds Jazz for Youth Appeal

Saturday February 10, 2007
Paul Gertner, who runs the Paul Gertner Group, is a respected performer, magic inventor and corporate magician who sends magicians across the country to help companies introduce new products. His ... Read More

DVD Review: Steve Bedwell - TAPED!

Friday February 9, 2007
Another DVD that's a re-release of a good VHS video is Steve Bedwell - TAPED! The DVD showcases Bedwell's "The Walkman Act" (performance only), which awarded him the Gold Cups ... Read More

DVD Review: Mamma Mia Magic - Aldo Colombini

Thursday February 8, 2007
An earlier instructional VHS video by Aldo Colombini that’s now been re-released on DVD, "Mamma Mia Magic" presents Columbini’s flashy cups and balls routine and various close-up card and coin ... Read More

Q&A: Eric Mead

Wednesday February 7, 2007
Eric Mead takes time out to talk about his career and "Tangled Web," his new book. "I did not sit down and write "Tangled Web" in a traditional way," says ... Read More

"Vegas Magic" in Libby, Montana - Duane Laflin

Tuesday February 6, 2007
Magician Duane Laflin and his wife and assistant, Mary, are debuting their show at the Montana Wonder Theater. In June 2005, the couple purchased the former Chapman Variety Store and ... Read More

"David" Updates

Monday February 5, 2007
A recent article promotes David Copperfield's appearances in Hollywood and Long Beach, CA and discusses the 25th anniversary of his "Project Magic." Copperfield designed the program to help people with ... Read More

Magic's Third "David"

Sunday February 4, 2007
Quick. Can you think of the three magicians who comprise the magic triumvirate? David One made the Statue of Liberty disappear. David Two froze himself in ice. And David Three ... Read More

DVD Review: Zombie Ball (World's Greatest Magic)

Friday February 2, 2007
This DVD offers excellent advice on learning and performing the Zombie Ball from three well respected experts: Al Schneider, Jeff McBride and Tommy Wonder. If you want to learn Zombie, ... Read More

DVD Review: Laser Anywhere Volume 1 - Adrian Man

Thursday February 1, 2007
"Laser Anywhere" offers a thorough course in CD Manipulation and is the companion lesson for the Manipulation CD Box Set. On this DVD, magician Adrian Man offers good explanations on ... Read More

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