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Criss Angel Snubs Fellow Magician at Las Vegas Show

Tuesday, 11 November 2008 15:15 |

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Keith Barry, an Irish mentalist and close-up magician, was performing at his limited engagement at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on November 5th. In the audience was magician Criss Angel, who was enjoying a day off from his Believe show at the nearby Luxor. Angel was accompanied with Playboy next-door model, Holly Madison, and 2 bodyguards.

Last Updated (Sunday, 30 November 2008 15:49)

Successful Magic (Conjuring) for Amateurs by Norman Hunter

Wednesday, 29 October 2008 17:17 |

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While the title of this book may lead you to believe it is not appropriate for the professional magicians, it is a significant apparatus book with numerous fine line illustrations and photographs over 37 chapters covering over 500 tricks over nearly 400 pages. It was actually released as "Successful Conjuring for Amateurs" for the UK market and "Successful Magic for Amateurs" for the US market with no other notable differences. A later abridged edition called simply "Successful Conjuring" was also released later without credit to the original author.

Last Updated (Monday, 27 April 2009 23:55)

Resources for Magic Apparatus (and Illusion) Builders

Thursday, 23 October 2008 17:44 |

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This article will focus on books for the magic apparatus builder and is not designed specially for those interested in large illusions but should be a good resource illusion builders. I will first focus on some important series of books from some great minds in magic apparatus and then list some individual titles. Check back on this article in the future and I will likely add to it over time.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 28 April 2009 00:19)

The (New) Make-up of Magic by Micky Hades

Thursday, 23 October 2008 17:27 |

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These books by Micky Hades are quite unique and are some of the few that address magic apparatus from the perspective of the builder. Aside from the somewhat confusing title, this book covers the design and construction of magic apparatus. There are numerous tips and also various principles and methods explained. There are 2 versions of the book where The New Make-up of Magic includes added material.

Last Updated (Monday, 27 April 2009 23:56)

Conjurors' Books by Sam H. Sharpe (Mechanical, Psychological, Hydraulic & Pneumatic, and Optical Secrets)

Saturday, 18 October 2008 14:52 |

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Sam H. Sharpe was in England in 1902 and became interested in magic at 8 years old after seeing Bersoni at a children's party. He later became a semi-professional magician but is best know for his many magical writing including the Conjurers' series of books which examines various principles of magic on an in-depth basis. These 4 books are all published by Hades although Mechanical Secrets was initially published by Tannen's until the rights were transferred over to Hades who published subsequent editions.

Last Updated (Monday, 27 April 2009 23:58)