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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.…
ContinuePosted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 27, 2025 at 11:30am — 5 Comments
Business Methods for the Aspiring Magician (Segment II), by Anthony R. Kolb
Everyone must find their way of growing a customer base. Schools, churches, clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants and organizations are common employers of magicians. Developing a contact at the local newspaper, television and radio station doesn’t hurt, publicity is your friend. Cultivate relationships with…
ContinuePosted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 26, 2025 at 11:00am
Business Methods for the Aspiring Magician By Anthony R. Kolb
Most amateur magicians begin by doing magic for friends and family. These typically evolve into free shows, and there is nothing wrong with doing free shows for friends and family.
Many amateur and professional magicians will perform on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok or YouTube to name…
ContinuePosted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 25, 2025 at 1:02pm — 2 Comments
Freeze (taken from Amazing Magic Tricks for Beginners by Bryan Myles)
Here is a great effect for performing at a party or social gathering.
Preparation:
Several Glass Bottles of Beer or other beverages. Place a few bottles into a freezer until just before they are starting to freeze. They should not be frozen or slushy. They should be still liquid but very cold.
Effect:
Take a bottle out and rest it on a solid surface like concrete, brick or stone.
Grip the bottle at the top of it's widest part and…
ContinuePosted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 14, 2025 at 3:11pm — 1 Comment
Sources for free magic
These are a couple of spots I've found with non-pirated free magic:
- https://www.lybrary.com
- https://bigblindmedia.com
- https://www.hobsonschoicemagic.com
- https://michaelclose.com…
Posted by James Short on August 27, 2025 at 5:26am — 1 Comment
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Wild About Harry Houdini
LINK: Decades after the 'final' seance, hundreds still hope to contact Harry Houdini
Here's a nice article by Brianna Morris-Grant at ABC Australia, which ran on October 30. It quotes me, so I'm returning the favor! Click the headline or the image below to read.Related:Halloween 1936: The Final Houdini SeanceInside The Official Houdini Séance 2025The secret origins of the annual Houdini SeanceMAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT INCOMING
This Sunday, November 16, at 5PM PT, I will be making a major announcement here on WILD ABOUT HARRY. This one has been 50 years in the making!Unpublished Houdini book by William Rauscher will appear in 2026
One of the exciting pieces of news to come out of the 99th anniversary celebrations was Thomas Ewing's announcement that next year he and David Haversat's 1878 Press will publish a hitherto unknown Houdini manuscript by the late William V. Rauscher. The book is called Houdini Revealed and was written by Rev. Rauscher in the 1990s. Here's a preview:How did Houdini become the magical folk hero, theThe end begins
We are now officially inside the 100th anniversary of the final year of Houdini's life. Where did Houdini (unknowingly) begin his final year? Ironically, he spent Halloween sick in bed with a cold. But the next day, he opened his 3 Shows in One at the Hanna Theater in Cleveland, Ohio.It was a typically eventful week. Houdini faced off with a challenge packing a case from the Bailey Company. HeAnother way to Escape
Heads up that Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini 1897-1899 is now available at Potter & Potter's Quicker Than The Eye store. Just click below to make the escape.Of course, you can also still get the book directly from Mike Caveney's Magic Words.Related:ESCAPING OBSCURITY: Reviews & ReactionsYOU CAN NOW OWN HOUDINI'S FIRST DIARYEscaping Obscurity now availableEvents
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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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"You are definitely a busy man!! Get your name out there and then pick and choose the shows you want to do! Best wishes as per always!
Jim"
"Jim,
Though retired from the Navy, I am still working full time. I have another business, doing HVAC/R repairs and service and have a farm I work at that has 180 units I keep running. So much like you, I am not sure how…"
"Hello Anthony,
It's still a work in progress! I'm having professional photos taken this weekend, updating my website, etc. I am doing some shows when I want to but waiting until I get everything in order before I start actual advertising…"
"Jim,
How difficult was it moving to a new market? How long before you started generating business after you moved? Just curious.
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