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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
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
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Wild About Harry Houdini
Houdini (1953) screening with Ben Curtis, Sept 20
The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro, Maine, will screen Houdini (1953) this Saturday, September 20, at 7 PM, followed by a discussion with Tony Curtis' son, Ben Curtis, and local film expert Alan Magee. The 1953 film "Houdini" is a biographical drama starring Tony Curtis as the legendary escape artist Harry Houdini and Janet Leigh as his wife Bess. The movie, directed by George Marshall,The Art of Magic by Ken Trombly
Ken Trombly's lavish new book The Art of Magic -- A Lifetime of Collecting has just been released by Vanishing Inc. While not among the preview pics, know that the book contains not one but two chapters of Houdini treasures, including several items never before published. Here's a taste of what's inside.Step inside one of the world’s most astonishing private collections of magic posters—nowLINK: The Cancer of Superstition reviewed
Our friend Michelle Ainsworth recently reviewed The Cancer of Superstition for the Skeptical Inquirer website. Click the headline or image below to read. Purchase The Cancer of Superstition exclusively from 1878 Press Co. Related: Read 'The Cancer of Superstition' TODAY The Cancer of Superstition is FOUND!Houdini Lincoln cover story in Skeptical InquirerAmerica: A History: Who is Harry Houdini?
Last month, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Liam Heffernan's America: A History podcast. Click below to listen on Apple or the website.Listen on Apple PodcastsListen at the America: A History websiteBy the way, Liam says in his intro that Houdini "allegedly" went over Niagara Falls in a barrel. I had told him that was not true, and we had planned to debunk it in the course of the interviewDid Bess and T. Nelson Downs have an affair?
Recently, two different people have asked me if it's true that Bess and T. Nelson Downs had an affair after Houdini's death (Downs was married at this time). I've never heard this before, but this rumor is coming from somewhere, so I went in search of the source.As it turns out, this comes from an anonymous and unsourced edit on Downs' Wikipedia page.Unfortunately, this has been ingested by A.I.Events
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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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