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Keys
A friend recently gifted me a set of keys that are a card revelation, in this case the four of hearts. That started me thinking. I came up with a germ of an idea for an act. In a tremendous act of creativity, I'd call this act "Keys".
"I've always been fascinated by keys. They can allow access, or deny it. They can let you in, or keep you out. And where in the hell did that extra key on my keychain come from, and what does…
Continue Posted by James Short on June 7, 2025 at 6:30am — 1 Comment
"There is no magic"
Hospital Magic
In recent years, since 2017, in addition to regular shows, I have been working in several medical centers in children's oncology departments through the Larger Than Life Association.
I magish, teach and sprinkle magic powder.
Basically, I perform all kinds of magic tricks for children and families that aim to train the muscles of…
Posted by Ori Ashkenazy on May 10, 2025 at 2:00am
Excel as a magic database
Microsoft Excel (or OpenOffice or another freeware version) makes a wonderful searchable database for your magic. Hint: use separate tabs for books, tricks, and routines.
Posted by James Short on February 25, 2025 at 1:27pm — 1 Comment
Tarot Magic
For those interested in magic with tarot cards (and I am), in addition to Stephen Minch's The Book of Thoth I also recommend Tarot Magic by Matteo Filippini & Friends.
While it's obvious English isn't Mr. Filippini's first language, it's worth looking past the typos and odd sentence structures to find a couple of real gems, one of which I immediately added to my repertoire.
The book is available …
ContinuePosted by James Short on January 7, 2025 at 9:00am — 4 Comments
My latest acquisition
I've never seen an Okito box like this before.
Posted by James Short on November 22, 2024 at 8:05am — 6 Comments
My latest acquisition
I've never seen an Okito box like this before.
Posted by James Short on November 22, 2024 at 8:02am — 1 Comment
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Wild About Harry Houdini
Pick up Houdini's diary at MAGIC Live
If you are headed to MAGIC Live and don't yet have a copy of Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897-1899, be sure to stop by the booth of Mike Caveney's Magic Words. Says Mike:"The response to Escaping Obscurity has been unbelievable. Getting ready for Magic Live where I will bring plenty of copies."Dr. Bruce Averbook, who owns the diary, will also be at MAGIC Live, so"For My Last Trick" casting call
On August 23, there will be a Developmental Reading in New York of a new Houdini play by Jordan Baker, "For My Last Trick." There is an open casting call for performers/readers. Here's a description.FOR MY LAST TRICK Casting for the NYC premier reading of For My Last Trick Written by Jordan Baker, this new play is a period drama about the final years in the life of Harry Houdini, aiming toGoing wild on The Skeptical Help Bar, Friday (Aug 1)
This Friday (Aug 1), I will be live-streaming with Kenny Biddle, Chief Investigator for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, on The Skeptical Help Bar. This is Kenney's "Open Mic Night" Q&A style show. We will be talking about Houdini, Escaping Obscurity, my recent appearance on Ghost Adventures, and wherever anyone wants us to talk about! And, yes, we will be drinking. The live stream linkEvidence of a NEW Houdini voice recording!
Let's kick the week off with some exciting news.Houdini made more than a dozen radio broadcasts from 1922-1926, debunking spiritualism and giving magic lessons. I have long believed that there must be a recording of Houdini's voice from this time. Now our friend Joe Notaro of Harry Houdini Circumstantial Evidence has discovered evidence of such a recording, and I'm losing my mind!The listingHow to spot AI writing
This video doesn't have anything to do with Houdini, but it is worth watching as we enter an era of AI-generated Houdini content. I think it's good to know what to look for and know when you are in the hands of a human or a bot. The use of the em dash alone was eye-opening for me. Enjoy.And, of course, AI continues to get Houdini facts wrong. You can read an example of this in today's PatreonEvents
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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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Paul Lelekis is the 2011-2012 winner of The Howard Bamman Trophy for The Linking Ring magazine and he is a consultant, reviewer and writer for The Linking Ring. Paul has had three of his effects published in J.K. Hartman's latest best-selling book, Card Dodgery. Paul has been "underground" for many years and wishes to share his effects and accumulated knowledge of magic and performing.Paul has published 50 e-books of magic (mostly cards but there is also a lot of non-card effects) that are sold…See More
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