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Archive for November, 2007

The Quasar robot hoax

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

… T. who says that the creepily humanoid “Maid Without Tears” looks like some variation on the “Miss Honeywell” trick, a woman in a robot costume made to appear to be assembled from hollow mannequin parts via a stage-magic illusion. …

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The Hoopoe Show

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

English mime, Chris Yerlig, brings Hoopoe to life using pantomime comedy, magic tricks and balloon wizardry to create a hilarious show for kids. The audience is encouraged to join Hoopoe on stage and create magic illusions.

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Magician hopes to make big money appear for firefighters’ charities (St. Marys Journal Argus)

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

The World’s First Lady of Magic will bring her enchanting skills to the Chinguacousy Auditorium in Brampton Nov. 30 for two performances.

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Forget Amy Winehouse: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings Choose R&B Over Rehab (SF Weekly)

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Much has been made of British soul sensation Amy Winehouse employing Sharon Jones’ soul-funk band, the Dap-Kings, to create the sound — and success — of her album Back in Black. But “rivalry” is really the wrong word to use for the two singers’ relationship. “Ironic” is more like it. As …Read full story

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Last call for a British institution? (Guardian Unlimited)

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

The smoking ban and the encroachment of online gambling mean this year’s national bingo caller competition may be one of the last, reports Anna Pickard Read full story

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36th International Magic Convention 2007 - Round Up and Look Back

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

He did a very sharp and polished coin manipulation set in the style of Michael Jackson, and a short rope trick (knots on and off) in Bolloywood style, followed by a Kung Foo fighter section that didnt contain any magic as such… up to …Read full story

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Doing Magic At The Field Museum Chicago

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

I booked the even then the agent called again and asked if I did stage magic? As the phone conversation continued what they were going to do was do this magic presentation as a company theme. About 15 of their company executives were …Read full story

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