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Excel as a magic database

Microsoft Excel (or OpenOffice or another freeware version) makes a wonderful searchable database for your magic. Hint: use separate tabs for books, tricks, and routines.

Posted by James Short on February 25, 2025 at 1:27pm — 1 Comment

Tarot Magic

For those interested in magic with tarot cards (and I am), in addition to Stephen Minch's The Book of Thoth I also recommend Tarot Magic by Matteo Filippini & Friends.



While it's obvious English isn't Mr. Filippini's first language, it's worth looking past the typos and odd sentence structures to find a couple of real gems, one of which I immediately added to my repertoire.

The book is available …

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Posted by James Short on January 7, 2025 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

My latest acquisition

I've never seen an Okito box like this before.

Posted by James Short on November 22, 2024 at 8:05am — 6 Comments

My latest acquisition

I've never seen an Okito box like this before.

Posted by James Short on November 22, 2024 at 8:02am — 1 Comment

Ready for dis Halloween!

Me and dis gang is getting ready for da Halloween with many trickses.

Posted by Joan Patterson on October 26, 2024 at 12:15pm

Jon Racherbaumer died today

Per Jessica Hack on Jon Racherbaumer's Facebook account, Jon died unexpectedly early this morning (10/22/2024).

Condolences to his family, friends, and countless fans.

Posted by James Short on October 22, 2024 at 4:47pm — 1 Comment

 

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Wild About Harry Houdini

DIARY BOOK COVER REVEAL! (update)

Today, I'm thrilled to reveal the cover of my upcoming book annotating Houdini's first travel diary. I think you will all agree, this is magical.Dear Diary: The Hopes, Dreams, and Secret Loves of Harry Houdini is at the printer and on track for a late summer 2025 release from Mike Caveney's Magic Words.UPDATE: Just an April Fools Day joke, folks. But it is true that the book is at the printers

Houdini and the wardrobe trunk

Did Houdini invent the wardrobe trunk? He did if you ask him! The full story behind this strange claim has finally come to light. I've shared it as a Patreon History Exclusive below. Related: The saga of Houdini and Dr. A. M. Wilson LINK: Harry Houdini Was an Ingenious Inventor, He Just Didn't Want Anybody to KnowHarry Houdini - Toymaker

Hardeen's last bow

We all know the details of Houdini's last performance at the Garrick Theater in Detroit. But what about Hardeen's last show? On what stage did he take his final bow? Until now, I only knew that it was in Ridgewood, New York, on May 29, 1945. So I decided to do a little digging and was surprised to find Bob Hope!Brooklyn Eagle, May 29, 1945.If you look carefully at this ad, which ran in several

The Magic Castle reorganizes with Houdini's help

The Academy of Magical Arts and Magic Castle Enterprises have signed a new agreement to share in the responsibilities and profits of the world's famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. The deal was signed in the newly refurbished Houdini Seance Room using a Houdini House Pen. A good way to start!A new era begins! ✨ It’s official—the Academy of Magical Arts (AMA) and Magic Castle Enterprises (MCE) have

Ghost Adventures goes in search of Houdini

Check out this promo for the upcoming season of the popular Ghost Adventures. Zak Bagans and the gang are going in search of Houdini at the historic Winchester Mystery House.Prepare for the most intense season yet. Ghosts, witches, and a historic séance with a blood relative of Houdini. This is uncharted territory. A new season of #GhostAdventures Wednesday, April 16 on Discovery! You can see

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    SAM Podcasts!

    25. Magic Saved My Life - Ryan Loyle

    We continue with another unusual story on how someone became a magician. Ryan Loyle hit rock bottom and saw no hope of getting out of it. The a bit of magical fate entered his life. Listen to this tale of hope and inspiration as host Bruce Kalver tells the tale.

    To learn more about The Society of American Magicians, go to www.magicSAM.com

    Ryan Loyle's YouTube channel is: Loyle Magic

     

    24. Magic Saved My Life - Vee Sovann

    All magicians have a story on how they became a magician. We found someone who has an unusual story that will show you that the art of magic is truly magical. Vee Sovann tells how magic turned his life around in a very dramatic way. 

    To learn more about the Society of American Magicians, go to www.magicsam.com

     

     

    23. The Trivia of Magic Babylon

    This episode discusses the new magic trivia book Magic Babylon with it's author Joe Hernandez. You can find the book on Amazon.com

    Be sure to also check out the new S.A.M. history book at magicsam.com/historybook.

    To learn more about The Society of American Magicians, go to www.magicsam.com

     

    22. Joe Givan's Halloween Disaster

    They thought they had a sure thing with a Halloween show that would bring in hundreds of people. They soon found out that luck was not on their side. Listen to a funny tale of a time when things didn't turn out the way they expected. Guest Joe Givan of Theater of Dreams in Castle Rock Colorado tells the Story

    You can learn more about Theater of Dreams at www.amazingshows.com

    Hosted by Bruce Kalver, Backstage S.A.M. is a production of The Society of American Magicians.

    To learn more about The Society of American Magicians. please visit www.magicSAM.com

    21. The S.A.M. History Book

    Editor David Charvet discusses the new book Magic in America: The Story of the Society of American Magicians written by David Goodsell. Get the behind the scenes story of the making of this monumental publication.

    You can learn more about the book and how to order at www.magicsam.com/historybook

    Hosted by Bruce Kalver, Backstage S.A.M. is a production of The Society of American Magicians.

    To learn more about The Society of American Magicians. please visit www.magicSAM.com

     
     
     




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