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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.
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I wasn’t sure I was going to attend the 100th anniversary IBM convention until my…
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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?
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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.
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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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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
Eric Colleary talks Houdini's Library, Oct 28
Our good friend Dr. Eric Colleary, Cline Curator of Theatre and Performing Arts at the Harry Ransom Center, will discuss his new book, Houdini's Library, during a FREE online presentation at Untapped Cities this Wednesday, October 28, at 6 PM ET. Click the image below for details and to register.For my money, Houdini's Library is THE must-buy Houdini book in a year filled with greatNew Houdini historical marker in Appleton
A new historical marker honoring Houdini and his impact on Wisconsin's history has appeared in Houdini Plaza in Appleton, Wisconsin. A special dedication ceremony is planned for Halloween. Below are details from the Facebook event page:10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Historical Marker Dedication: Be part of this special moment as we formally dedicate the official Wisconsin State Historical Marker in HoudiniThe Magic Castle celebrates Houdini 100
The Magic Castle is celebrating Houdini all week with a Halloween layover themed "Houdini 100." I went with fellow blogger Joe Notaro for lunch on Friday to check it out, and it's great. Houdini is everywhere! Margery also gets a bit of equal time for some reason. Maybe the ghost of Dai Vernon was on the decoration committee.This is a pretty busy week at the Castle, but if you can get aCelebrating Houdini and National Magic Week
Yesterday, Tom Gentile and the SAM hosted a six-hour Zoom event celebrating Houdini and marking the start of National Magic Week. Yesterday also happened to be the 100th anniversary of Houdini last performance at the Garrick Theatre in Detroit on October 24, 1926. The countdown to Halloween has begun!It was a terrific event with presentations by many prominent Houdiniites, including Joe Notaro,In one week, Houdini comes home (maybe)
I can hardly believe that in just one week I will be waking up inside Houdini's New York home (278) and preparing for a day of historic séances. No séance has taken place inside 278 since 1971, so this is special. Of course, there are many other Houdini séance events happening on Halloween, but nothing could keep me away from this one. Heck, even if there weren't any séances, 278 is where I wouldEvents
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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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