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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…
ContinuePosted by Vinnie Spano on March 8, 2024 at 4:11pm — 3 Comments
New routine
While trying (and failing) to nap, a routine popped into my head. It's going to be called Thinking Traps, and will deal with beliefs, confirmation bias, and cognitive dissonance.
Stay tuned for further developments.
Posted by James Short on February 21, 2024 at 1:54pm — 1 Comment
Free magic resources I like
- Vanish Magazine
- Imagine Magazine
- Michael Close newsletter
- Denis Behr's Conjuring Archive
- Knowledge Base and TLPP effects at lybrary.com
Posted by James Short on February 3, 2024 at 11:35am — 3 Comments
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Wild About Harry Houdini
Deconstructing Houdini '53: America's Sensation
Continuing my scene-by-scene dissection of the 1953 biopic HOUDINI starring Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Last time, Houdini returned to America only to find himself ignored by the press. That's about to change.Chapter 17: America's SensationWe start in the bedroom of an unknown woman (Maxine Gates). She's in a nightgown and is clearly just waking up. The sound of a band in the street brieflyHoudini by the Jerusalem Ballet, Sept. 16
The new Houdini ballet by Nadia Timofeeva, which premiered back in June, will be performed by the Jerusalem Ballet on September 16. Timofeeva recently spoke about Houdini's appeal with the Jerusalem Post:“His story really touched my heart. He was born to a religious Jewish family and was an athlete. He started studying at a young age and was deeply affected by everything around him. He worked soUK gym offers Houdini workouts
Gymbox in the UK is offering special Houdini-themed workout classes at their Victoria and Ealing locations. Details below.Ready to break free from the chains of everyday fitness routines? Inspired by the legendary Harry Houdini's workout regime, challenge your body and mind by learning techniques in flexibility, breathwork, agility, and finger-dexterity drills while you hang from the ceiling.Houdini loses his marbles
On May 16, 1925, Houdini attended The Boston Traveler's Greater Boston marbles championship. There, he witnessed young Jack Walkenstein take the title. He then played a game against Jack and was "badly beaten," as you can read for yourself in the account below.Boston Herald, May 17, 1925Jack became quite a celebrity that month. In fact, it became fashionable to be photographed getting a lesson inHoudini in Australia facts and fantasy
Andrew McConville from the State Library Victoria discusses Houdini in Australia on the "In Black and White" podcast hosted by Jen Kelly. These are well done. You can listen via the links below at the Herald Sun.Harry Houdini: The great escape – Part 1Harry Houdini: The great escape – Part 2 Speaking of Australia, here's something I recently found. This 1895 ad for the Welsh Bros. Circus inEvents
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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.
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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.
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