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Wayne's Magic & Illusion Blog January 2008 Archive

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

Review: Echo by Wayne Dobson

Thursday January 31, 2008
An entertaining routine that is interactive, makes great uses of a volunteer and is commercial and very funny, Wayne Dobson's Echo is a winner. This is a version of the ... Read More

Review: Toasted by Rodger Lovins

Wednesday January 30, 2008
In "Toasted," a spectator's selected card suddenly pops up from the deck. As a rising card effect, it's visual and quick. But when it comes to emulating toast, it would ... Read More

Review: Exploring Magical Presentations- Eugene Burger

Tuesday January 29, 2008
This DVD is almost like spending some time with the master and I think that almost all can walk away with considerable food for thought, some potential themes that may ... Read More

Lance Burton Cancels Shows

Sunday January 27, 2008
Due to the recent fire on the upper floors of the Monte Carlo Resort on Friday (click here for more information), "Lance Burton: Master Magician" shows were canceled this weekend ... Read More

Review: Hyper-Bent-Elation

Friday January 25, 2008
"Hyper-Bent-Elation" is an unusual and refreshingly different card trick that warps spectators into the fourth dimension and leaves them with a souvenir. The effect applies a well known optical illusion/puzzler ... Read More

Final Fusion by Jay Sankey

Wednesday January 23, 2008
If you want to reveal a spectator's chosen card in a spectacular manner, how about fusing its image onto a card box? This is what you can do with Jay ... Read More

Mark Wilson Chastises Criss Angel

Tuesday January 22, 2008
Long before David Copperfield, Doug Henning and David Blaine, Mark Wilson pioneered the performance of magic on television. He proved to the networks and sponsors that magic could work on ... Read More

Acting - Naturally (The Tibetan Wishing Box And Other Mysteries) by Allen Zingg

Tuesday January 22, 2008
On this DVD, Allen Zingg presents a strong "card to box" routine and tips a couple of great card tricks and billiard ball effects. Zingg markets his Tibetan Wishing Box ... Read More

Trick Review: Enchanted Cube

Sunday January 20, 2008
An intriguing and visual effect, you instantaneously solve a Rubik's Cube right in front of spectators. The cube is clearly mixed at one moment, and after tossing it up in ... Read More

Review: Mesika's Wallet (Card To Wallet) By Yigal Mesika

Friday January 18, 2008
If you want to perform "card to wallet" where a spectator's signed card ends up inside your wallet, Yigal Mesika offers a version that is great for producing folded cards. ... Read More

Gory Shakespeare - Teller's MacBeth Opens

Thursday January 17, 2008
Teller (of Penn & Teller) has teamed with Artistic Director Aaron Posner to reimagine Macbeth as a startling, supernatural horror show. The show just began its month-long run at the ... Read More

Review: Sponge Eyeballs - Alan Wong/Steve Marshall

Wednesday January 16, 2008
It's a brilliant idea. Create a set of sponge balls that look like eyeballs and the possibilities are seemingly endless. While the sponge eyeballs look great, I'm not sure how ... Read More

For Valentine's Day: The Love Compatibility Test

Monday January 14, 2008
She loves me, she loves me not Just in time for Valentine’s day. Here’s a fun "love compatibility test." Actually, it’s completely rigged using a mathematical/magic concept. No matter what number ... Read More

New Unscripted Web Series Stars Penn Jillette

Sunday January 13, 2008
In a recent press release, Crackle, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, announced the premiere of "Penn Says," an unscripted series created for the Internet by outspoken comic, magician and pundit, ... Read More

DVD Review: Blank by Kenton Knepper

Sunday January 13, 2008
Going "Blank" It's rare to find a trick that a pro would be interested in performing but is easy enough for a beginner. What Kenton Knepper has done in "Blank" is ... Read More

DVD Review: Fabulous Three Ball Trick (World's Greatest Magic)

Friday January 11, 2008
Another in L&L's series of "World’s Greatest Magic" DVDs that compile lessons from noted magicians and their earlier videos, "Fabulous Three Ball Trick" presents various three ball routines. The moves ... Read More

Kidding Around by Chris Capehart

Thursday January 10, 2008
On this DVD, Chris Capehart shows how to present compelling magic for kids that doesn’t insult the intelligence of anyone over six years old, the way that many kid performers ... Read More

Beginner's Books and DVDs

Wednesday January 9, 2008
If you're just starting out in magic, here are books and DVDs that we highly recommend. Please click here to learn more. More Reading: Basic Magic Technique Easy Magic Tricks With Playing ... Read More

DVD Review: Incredible Dancing Paper Napkin

Tuesday January 8, 2008
Dancing Napkin is "Incredible" This DVD explains a visual dancing paper napkin that you can perform anytime and anywhere. It uses a real napkin that has been examined by a spectator ... Read More

DVD Review: Compression by Daniel Lachman

Monday January 7, 2008
Write On You show a common, everyday Bic Pen, and in less than a second, it's smashed down into half its normal length. You then pass the mini-pen for everyone to ... Read More

The Marketed Magic of Daryl

Saturday January 5, 2008
Daryl is the "magician's magician" and he offers a host of fine magic products. Here's a roundup of his many excellent products that we have reviewed that includes "Presto Printo," 3FlyIII," ... Read More

DVD Review: "Neo Change" by Daryl Sato

Thursday January 3, 2008
The Cards, They Are a Changing A ten-minute DVD that explains a single move, a card color change, "Neo Change" is visual, but comes with lots of angle considerations. With the ... Read More

DVD Review: Water To Beer

Wednesday January 2, 2008
Doesn't Quench Magic Thirst Perhaps we got this review to you too late to perform at New Year's parties, but on the other hand, with all of its negatives, why bother? ... Read More

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