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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
Elmsley Count tip
For most applications, the Elmsley Count shouldn't be treated as a count, but as a display. Doing so changes the rhythm and makes it more reasonable.
It seems weird to count four cards since it's easy to see - without counting - how many cards you have.
Posted by James Short on August 7, 2024 at 8:17am — 1 Comment
Items to be added to my repertoire
I'm working on two effects these days: "The Trick That Cannot Be Explained" a la Eugene Burger, and "Kismet Connection" in Ted Lesley's Paramiracles.
Posted by James Short on April 14, 2024 at 11:00am — 1 Comment
Arkansas Magic Convention
I was just at the Arkansas Cavalcade of Magic and I had a great time, plus I picked up a few neat goodies. My first purchase was a Tommy Wonder take on Wild Card called "The Tamed Cards". It came with a DVD and preassembled props. At an auction I got Harry Robson's Worker's Dream wallet at less than half the retail value. And finally I picked up "Challenge Name-A Card" by Mark Strivings.
I have a few takeaways from the convention:
- The hotel was nice. The room was clean…
Posted by James Short on March 29, 2024 at 7:30am — 1 Comment
Looking for Illusionists for a viral video idea based on a TikTok Trend
Hello Everyone,
I am looking for illusionists, magicians and assistants (hate using that term, I prefer stage partners) to help design a video to go viral. On Tiktok, there's a trend where people are saying "I'm (we're) a ____________, of course I (we) ____________". I have a couple of these for "I'm a magician, of course I ________________", so I want to get a bunch of magicians and illusionists to video one illusion or trick each and have them say the line. I want to put…
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Houdini and Edwin Booth's hair
Our friend Eric Colleary, who is currently organizing an exhibit and penning a book devoted to Houdini's Library, alerted me to this post by The Player's Foundation on Facebook. I never knew about this! Eric pointed out that the Harry Ransom Center has the receipt for this donation, an image of which is shared in the comments. The only mistake here is the year is 1917, not 1911. CollectingPhotos from 'Houdini Odyseia Magiczna'
Here's a nice collection of photos from the play Houdini Odyseia Magiczna (Houdini A Magical Odyssey), which played at the Senatorska 35 in Warsaw, Poland, last summer. The play was written and directed by Michał Walczak. Multiple actors played Harry and Bess at different times in their lives and, based on these images, sometimes at the same time. Looks very stylish and interesting.These photosHoudini (1953) production stills sell at auction
A remarkable set of 150 production photos from Paramount's Houdini (1953) sold last week at Bonhams "Gone With The Wind: The Walter O'Conner Collection" auction for $3,072 (including buyer premium). This blew away the auction estimate of $300-$500. Lot description is below.A Houdini Group of Set Stills Paramount Pictures, 1953 Comprising approximately 150 silver gelatin photographs, all 8 xDeconstructing Houdini '53: Under the Ice
It was 49 years ago today that I first saw Houdini (1953), and it changed my life. What better day to continue my scene-by-scene dissection of the movie. Last time, Harry became an American sensation. But has he gone too far...Chapter 18: Under the IceThe following three scenes are linked as one sequence, so I will treat them all in one post. This is arguably the most memorable sequence in theHave you read Red Magic?
We have one last centennial to celebrate this year. This weekend marks the 100th anniversary of the launch of Houdini's "Red Magic." The syndicated newspaper supplements debuted in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday, November 16, 1924, and continued until at least 1929. They were published in red ink, hence the name. Papers that elected not to use red ink rebranded it as "Home Magic." Below isEvents
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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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