Magic
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Book Notes: Comedy, Character & Control
This is not my typical magic book to read as I have always struggled with the idea of a comedy magician. (Aside: I also have a struggle with magicians who bill themselves as motivational speakers but that’s best left for another day.) I believe that magic is inherently funny – weird and unusual things happen… Continue reading
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The Disclaimer
Last week Tom Dobrowolski announced to subscribers and Genii forum readers that the monthly magazine, The Disclaimer, is coming to an end. The Disclaimer has lasted a little four and a half years with an almost perfect on time record. Each issue had three close-up effects from a group of high quality magicians: Tom, Curtis… Continue reading
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AI in Magic Advertising
I don’t know if this story had much traction in social media as I’m not a participant. There’s been no discussion on the Genii or Magician’s Forums. Erik Tait and Nick Locapo discussed it briefly on the Penguin podcast and UK magician, Caven Booth, posted a YouTube video. It’s strange that there hasn’t been more… Continue reading
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Question to Ponder
I was rereading Issue Two of the Neat Review recently. It’s the issue that focuses on the New York City magic scene in 2019. The second essay, What Do We Want to Say, was written by magician and bar owner, Eric Hu. He poses this question: When we perform magic, what are we creating exactly?… Continue reading
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Rick Johnsson: Linking Ring Parade June 1975
For those who are unaware, the International Brotherhood of Magicians’ monthly publication has a trick section that features the work of one or more magicians. The Parade as it’s called has been a part of the magazine since close to its inception. A number of prominent magicians have contributed over the years and some multiple… Continue reading
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Booklet Notes: Strike One
I’m attempting to create a Rick Johnsson bibliography with limited success; however I believe that the booklet, Strike One, was one of his earliest works. It was written for Rick by Jerry Mentzer and published by his Magic Methods in 1973. Like many publications of its time, it was printed on a pinkish-purple paper that… Continue reading
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Giobbi on Dealer Magic Tricks
Roberto Giobbi is one of my favorite magic artists and writers. His bibliography is amazing. Like many I discovered him from his encyclopedic work, Card College; however my favorites are Sharing Secrets and Stand Up Card Magic. I was recently gifted Confidences which I haven’t fully studied yet. Roberto has maintained a blog, Magic Memories,… Continue reading
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