Archive for July, 2008Full of surprises (Calgary Sun)Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Everyone has heard of Houdini the escape artist … but the movie star? Harry Houdini once speculated he would be remembered primarily for aviation exploits. Yet he remains famous as the world’s most influential magician, illusionist and escape artist.Read full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to:
                        Posted in Stage illusions | No Comments » Houdini DVD full of surprises (Jam! Showbiz)Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Harry Houdini once speculated he would be remembered primarily for aviation exploits. Yet he remains famous as the world’s most influential magician, illusionist and escape artist.Read full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to:
Posted in Stage illusions | No Comments » Re: Index of Magic Patents - Stage IllusionsWednesday, July 30th, 2008I have just posted my index of stage illusions which I have actually spent quite of bit of time compiling and categorizing. It is nice as it has links to the actual PDF files and no need to go the US Patent Office Site etc. so hopefully …Read full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to:
Posted in Stage illusions | No Comments » Death of a Magic Library?Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Being a conjurer himself, he was familiar with the techniques of stage magic, and so was more than able to spot psychic fakes. However, he was a controversial figure, and the first impression of him being a true scientist may be off the …Read full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to:
Posted in Stage illusions | No Comments » IBM/SAM Combined Convention: The RecapWednesday, July 30th, 2008before the first, much anticipated lecture by David Williamson on “Organic Magic - The Art of Impromptu” leading into round three of the stage contest with a bumper 16 contestants and standing ovations and some odd reasons for them. …Read full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to:
Posted in Stage illusions | No Comments » THE MAGIC OF NUMBER 1Wednesday, July 30th, 2008THE MAGIC OF NUMBER 1 The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create.” Leonard I. Sweet One is symbolized by the sun! And has within it the power and force to make nothing into something. …Read full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to:
Posted in Stage illusions | No Comments » Impressions of a Card TrickWednesday, July 30th, 20085. “ Did you pick up the card and “ You have to have showmanship to move it? Part of me wants to know sleight the hand.” how to do it.” 6. “It’s Magic!” “ Need more practice, and at first had to really think it through. Can see how it …Read full […] Bookmark to:
Posted in Sleights of Hand | No Comments » iTricks New Tricks Bulletin: 07.29.08Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Coin Magic is usually very difficult to perform, and requires sleight of hand and manipulation. In this booklet, you will find SEVEN very strong coin routines requiring NO SLEIGHTS AT ALL and totally impromptu using ordinary coins. …Read full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to: |