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I once witnessed a 'performance' where the performer had a table and a number of decks sitting on it. He would have the victi... participant point to a deck and he'd do the trick that deck was set for.
Posted by James Short on August 10, 2026 at 9:41am — 1 Comment
IBM Convention 2026 A Brief Synopsis
IBM Convention 2026
A Brief Synopsis
I wasn’t sure I was going to attend the 100th anniversary IBM convention until my…
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Where have I been?
Been too long since I’ve been here. Short excuse; My disabilities have increased and I’m mostly a wheelchair guy now. Leaves me bored, and makes me slower than ever. Gripe, grumble, complain. Right?
Posted by MormonYoYoMan on March 27, 2026 at 10:46am
Memories of Howard Hale
I was going through some old props and I ran across a couple of amazing pieces by Howard Hale. An amazing woodworker and an amazing magician. It's too bad he left magic. He was such a great ambassador of the art.
Posted by James Short on March 18, 2026 at 11:19am — 2 Comments
Invite to Houston Association of Magicians Banquet
HAOM%20IBM%20SAM%20Banquet%202026.pdf Hi Magic Classroom members. The Houston Association of Magicians (HAOM) is having our annual Installation Banquet on February 15th in Houston. If you live in or near Houston and would like to attend as my guest please contact me at macmagic4u@yahoo.com. Please put Banquet in the Subject line. Click link for the…
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Memories
A discussion on the Genii forum sparked a memory: I attended the very first lecture Bill Malone ever did. I still have the notes, entitled "Who Is Joe Dudek?". He wasn't sure he was a good enough lecturer to have his real name on the notes.
Spoiler alert: he was far more than good enough.
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Wild About Harry Houdini
'Houdini: Back From The Dead' coming October 14
On October 14, FOX Nation will debut Houdini: Back from the Dead, from Red Rock Films. I have been quietly working as a consultant on this project for the past year. This 3-part series tells Houdini’s story in a way that is unlike anything that has come before. It falls somewhere between being a documentary and a biopic. The history is precise, and the living images of Houdini are haunting.'Inescapable' on CBC Radio, October 12
Cora Parago explores Houdini through the lens of loss and grief in Inescapable on CBC Radio on October 12, 2026. I love seeing our good friend Colleen Bak, author of Pins and Needles: Love Letters to a Dead Magician, on the contributor lineup. Visit the CBC Program Guide image below to find the airtime for your area.Read more about Cora Parago and the project at the Cape BrentonThe Great Houdinis turns 50
It was 50 years ago that The Great Houdinis aired as the ABC Friday Night Movie on October 8, 1976. Aside from seeing the Tony Curtis movie the year before, this is one of the sharpest memories of my Houdini awakening. This is likely why, despite its extreme fictionalizations, I love this movie and always will.Watch The Great Houdinis (1976)I thought the best way to mark this anniversary was toThe Linking Ring honors Houdini on October cover
This month's The Linking Ring, the official magazine of the IBM (International Brotherhood of Magicians), has a beautiful portrait of Houdini on its October cover. That's what we like to see! Inside is a terrific article by editor Samuel Patrick Smith on "Houdini's Obsession" (his collections).This somewhat makes up for Genii's cover snub this month. MUM, you're up! Related: October surpriseEscaping Obscurity reviewed by David Byron
David Byron has reviewed Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897–1899 on his recently revived blog, Baroque Potion. This is the review of my dreams! I just wish I could have characterized the diary and its importance in the book as eloquently as David does in his review. Sample below.Ehrich Weiss did not keep this travel diary because he was already important, aEvents
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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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Magic History Monday: OkitoA brief history of magician Okito and a performance of an Okito Box routine.
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