Fredrick Turner

Reflections

Reflections

  • A Birds Eye View

    The internet has been a buzz about the dust-up between singer and former talk show hostess, Kelly Clarkson, and the Buck twins and Adam Rubin’s Art of Play store. The conflict arose over a mechanical bird that may or may not have been for sale and whether the store clerk said or implied that Clarkson… Continue reading

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  • Another Year

    September 28 marks the third anniversary of the relaunch of my blogging platform. When I started my first blog, magic themed blogs were quite popular. Unfortunately it seems that many have faded away. It may have been the rise of social media or the loss of the initial enthusiasm or the author got too busy… Continue reading

  • Neat Philosophy

    Since first discovering the first journal in 2019, I’ve been a supporter of the work of Alexander Hansford and his Neat Review. In the past seven years, Neat has published five journals and over a dozen books. All lovingly written, designed, and published. They’re wonderful books to read, reread, and simply look at the photos… Continue reading

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  • Remembering Eddie Ace

    It’s said that later in life, Vernon carried a list of friends that passed. As I grow older, I’m beginning to understand as I realize a many of my friends and mentors exist only in my memories. It makes me appreciate the ones still around. On June 22, another friend was added to my list… Continue reading

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  • Using a Medium

    In his 1964 book, Understanding Media, communication theorist, Marshall McLuhan coined the phrase: The medium is the message. McLuhan argued that the medium or the manner with which a message is communicated should be considered and studied. The medium can facilitate and enhance the message or distract from the message. This is one of the… Continue reading

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  • Mendoza on Practice

    John Mendoza passed away almost six years ago in July 2020. He was 73. He was a master of the cups and balls and released two manuscripts on his handlings. He published books and manuscripts of others including a young unknown magician, Chris Kenner. In 1979, he published Close-Up Presentation – a small hardcover book… Continue reading

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  • Father’s Day

    Happy Father’s Day to you if you’re a father, a stepfather, uncle or a surrogate. Thanks for all you do. My dad was always supportive of my interests. He didn’t push me one way or another. His support included my magical pursuits. When I was in third or fourth grade, I discovered that there was… Continue reading

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