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Great Routine - "Hello Goodbye" 26 Aug 2013 | 10:53 pm
I'm not sure how to describe this, but it's a clever and entertaining act that's carefully based on a tune. Through a tightly choreographed routine that features changing signs, the ... Read Full Pos...
Review of Mechanic Deck Set 25 Aug 2013 | 08:05 am
Of course, a "mechanic" has long been associated with one who can effectively cheat at cards. Thus, this new "designer" deck is called "The Mechanic Deck." I like the deck as well as its related acces...
Review of The Experiment Behind the Scenes by Franz Harary 22 Aug 2013 | 05:32 pm
So what's it like to be Franz Harary? This fascinating DVD features Harary offering real time commentary - what's going on in his head - as he performs his large scale illusion show. ... Read Full P...
Making and Managing the Cut 21 Aug 2013 | 07:37 am
Part of performing magic professionally is taking care of one's hands. Not only does one have to perform the moves and tasks, audience members are looking at one's hands, particularly those of close-u...
Review of Inception by Chris Randall 19 Aug 2013 | 09:57 pm
Forged on the streets, "Inception," Chris Randall's take on bill in lemon, is strong. His excellent routine is what results when a solid effect is allowed to evolve over hundreds of performances and w...
Fantastic Umbrella Manipulation Act 18 Aug 2013 | 06:07 am
It's not often that one sees an entire manipulation act that's based on umbrellas and parasols, and this one is great. I don't know the performer's name but the video ... Read Full Post
Covering a Song Versus Covering Magic 17 Aug 2013 | 01:16 am
In my recent story, "America's Got Talent But No Patience," I said "it's getting harder and harder to impress a jaded public. Magicians can't just "cover" another popular song as the singers can." In ...
Review of EI8HT by Mark Wong 14 Aug 2013 | 07:08 am
Mark Wong's "Ei8ht" teaches eight card tricks. I like the way that the effects blend sleight of hand with gaffed cards to create some new experiences. ... Read Full Post
Remembering Bad Tables and Not the Good Ones 13 Aug 2013 | 12:26 am
Magicians who do restaurant magic - performing close-up magic at tables - must learn and master the fine art of approaching tables. This ability to introduce oneself and immediately connect and intera...
Rediscovering the Mesika Wallet 12 Aug 2013 | 12:08 am
Under normal circumstances, when performing card to wallet, I've been a die hard user of the "Mullica Wallet." While the "Mullica" is best known as a prop that requires "no palming," I've been working...
