Examining Your Act - Taking Your Magic to the Next Level
Tuesday, 07 April 2009 06:38 | 
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Many people have an existing collection of tricks and illusions they perform but are interested in taking their act to the next level. This really isn't about perfecting your sleight of hand moves or ideas about practicing in front of a mirror. Practice is extremely important but that is only part of it.
Last Updated (Tuesday, 07 April 2009 20:25)
FBI Investigates Magician's Crate StuntTuesday, 10 March 2009 14:37 | Written by Administrator | | |
The FBI is investigating a claim by a Syracuse, NY magician, Wade Whitcomb, that he shipped himself via the United Parcel Service (UPS) to Las Vegas. This stunt was to promote a friends new website but UPS doesn't believe their claim saying the odds that is happened are "almost nil." Last Updated (Wednesday, 11 March 2009 15:12) Kid Magicians Take Note: How to Get Kids to Eat VeggiesMonday, 02 March 2009 19:03 | Written by Matt Ruetz | | |
I came across an interesting article which got me to thinking more generally about kid's psychology. The article was about a school lunch program which found that kids ate more vegetables when they were given cool names. A study of 186 4 year old children were given veggies renamed as "X-Ray Vision Carrots" and they ate twice as much as they normally did. Last Updated (Wednesday, 15 July 2009 18:38) |
Ultimate Magic Backdrop Resource - Plans, Tips, and IdeasWednesday, 25 February 2009 18:34 | Written by Matt Ruetz | | |
I was researching magic backdrops for my own use and I thought some of the information I compiled would be useful in a single location. There are various routes you can go and this article should give you a pretty thorough listing of resources and ideas to pick from. It will also cover some of the benefits and drawbacks of using a backdrop. Last Updated (Monday, 13 September 2010 23:54) Curtis Lovell II Successfully Pulls Off Houdini StuntSaturday, 14 February 2009 02:03 | Written by Administrator | | |
International escape artist Curtis Lovell II successfully escaped being buried alive in the City of Grand Terrace, California. Lovell has release the footage of the escape on Youtube. Lovell's feat echoed an escape by the great Harry Houdini. In 1926, Houdini was shackled and lowered into a grave. Dirt was poured onto him. When he escaped alive, he vowed never to attempt such a stunt again. He died on Halloween 1926, this time not returning from his grave. Last Updated (Saturday, 14 February 2009 22:58) |
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Giant Comedy Prop - Foam Toothbrush - For Magicians, Clowns
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4 Assorted Gags - Giant Comb, Bang Gun, Nose/Glasses, More
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