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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.
Posted by James Short on January 8, 2026 at 10:29am — 1 Comment
Looking forward to this Halloween weekend!
Posted by Joan Patterson on October 31, 2025 at 9:41am — 1 Comment
Business Methods for the Aspiring Magician (Segment III), by Anthony R. Kolb
Business cards are a must. Ensure these go to existing and potential customers. Giving existing customers a few extra business cards can pay dividends as they refer you to peers, friends, family, neighbors and other professionals in their industry. Never leave your home or office without a few business cards.…
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Wild About Harry Houdini
Houdini: The Man Who (allegedly) Died Twice
I've just finished Dr. Larrian Gillespie's Houdini: The Man Who Died Twice, the new book that promises to reveal the truth of Houdini's death with sensational new revelations. The book has been nominated for a Kirkus Indie Award and has received positive reviews from Genii and others. It's a book that has already provoked a lot of discussion. So what did I think?Well... I liked it! I especiallyZabrecky on Houdini and the Spirits, August 15
Our friend Rob Zabrecky will give a talk on "Houdini and the Spirits" at Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles on August 15, 2026.As we mark the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s passing, join us in celebrating the life, legacy, and enduring mysteries surrounding the world’s most famous escape artist. And what better way than to step into the shadowy crossroads where belief andSigned copies of Escaping Obscurity back in stock
I have replenished my stock of Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897-1899. Once again, I have SIGNED copies available in my online store, Wild About Harry PRESS. I will also throw in a signed promotional postcard.Read how Houdini escaped his obscurity before the next chapter arrives later this year.The story will continue in Handcuff King: The Conquests of Harry HoudiniSparkle Theatricals presents CAMP HOUDINI
Sparkle Academy—the educational branch of Sparkle Theatricals—is partnering with the Kitchigami Regional Library System (KRLS) to launch Camp Houdini. This free, 60-minute interactive pop-up theatre workshop turns local youth (ages 7–15) into Vaudeville superstars.Click the image below to see the full schedule of Camp Houdini performances in July. Related: Story Theater CompanyThe Original Houdini Scrapbook turns 50
I'm having fun remembering my Houdini awakening 50 years ago. I've already talked about seeing Houdini (1953), the first Doug Henning special, and the U.S. debut of The Truth About Houdini. The next hit came on July 20, 1976. My stepbrother and I were wandering Hollywood Blvd––because that was a perfectly acceptable thing to let an 11-year-old do back then––and on a table of new releases insideEvents
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Fellowship of Christian Magicians Convention
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August 5, 2026 at 9:30am to August 8, 2026 at 10:30pm – Colon, Michigan
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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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Lost Magic - PC SORCAR - circa 1957
➠ Subscribe here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpg8...This is a fascinating look at footage of magic legend PC SORCAR (1913- 1971) performing some of his...
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For the past couple of weeks, I have been looking at each of our sixty-two groups and it struck me that there is not a single group that focuses on how to actually become a magician, start doing shows, and earn money. And it also struck me that is why some of you joined our site – in hopes that you could learn how to put a show together and start performing. As a result, I have decided to start such a group. Several years ago, I developed two courses which many of you took at the time –…See More
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The Man who FOOLED Harry Houdini | The Professor Dai Vernon
This is the story of The Man who FOOLED Harry Houdini. Harry Houdini was The World's Greatest Magician & Escape Artist of his time. Back then, Houdini claime...
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