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CAREER FOR YOU DUDE
(1/29/02)
Ben Curtis, "That Dell Ad Dude," is the focus of yet another article which discusses
the start of his showbusiness career as a professional magician. In the piece he mentions
an attempt to access one of the many Ben Curtis fan sites by fans saying,
"I tried logging on to one site, but you have to be a member, and I wasn't.
All the attention is great, though. I'm flattered."
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COPPERFIELD ENTERTAINS "BOY BAND" STARS
(1/28/02)
A bit of Orlando Magic took place last night in Florida, as the World's greatest Illusionist, David Copperfield, met members of the World's best selling "Boys of Pop" following his SRO show at the Bob Carr Center.
Howie Dorough from the Backstreet Boys (not pictured), and from N'Sync (left to right); JC Chasez , Joey Fatone and Lance Bass, got a history lesson about the many Houdini Treasures Copperfield will be exhibiting in theatre lobby's, during his 40 city "PORTAL" tour of the USA running through May.
Items included Houdini's infant shoes that his Mom dressed him in; his magic wand, and a wax cylinder recording of Harry Houdini's voice made back in 1914 by Thomas Edison.
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YOUNG MAGIC READERS
(1/28/02)
An article from the Washington Post promoting book titles for young
readers highlights "Houdini: Master of Illusion," by Clinton Cox.
According to the piece, "Clinton Cox has written a thought-provoking
biography, probing not just what Houdini did but why he so badly wanted
to do it."
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— CLICK HERE to purchase the DVD for 20% off the MSRP!
GOSPEL ILLUSION
(1/28/02)
From the Corsicana Daily Sun we learn that the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes in Navarro County has invited illusionist Jonathan Curtis to
perform at Grace Community Church for kids of all ages. "It is just a
great opportunity to present the gospel and for kids to have a good
time," said Jason White, sponsor of FCA.
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MELIES: THE MAGICIAN (DVD)
(1/27/02)
The newly released DVD "Melies: The Magician" is featured in an article
from SF Gate. The DVD features 15 short fils produced and directed by
the former magician turnerd film maker. The disc also presents a 130
minute documentary that interacts with the shorts as well as "provides a
context for appreciating Melies' work, explaining his magic tradition
and comparing his compositions to the painters of the time. "
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— CLICK HERE to purchase the DVD for 10% off the MSRP!
MOTIVATED TO MAGIC
(1/26/02)
Peter Waluk, a 16-year-old junior at New Britain High School is the
focus of an article from the New Britian Herald entitled, "It is
pleasing to a parent when your child takes an interest in an activity
that he or she is talented in, whether it be sports, academics or the
arts.Though Peter Waluk admits his talent is a bit unorthodox, he says
it is nonetheless just as rewarding, as he aspires to become a great
magician." In the article, pter is quoted saying, "I've seen David
Copperfield, we had front row and I've met Jeff McBride (at the Nov.
2001 Magic on Manhattan).They are some of the best, so that is how I
want to be."
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DOOLEY MOVES
(1/25/02)
According to an article appearing in the Las Vegas Sun,
Houdini Lives star Dixie Dooley is moving his show from the Plaza in Las Vegas to
the Medeteranian theater at the Greek Isles.
We also learn that on March 8 he will begin to
"produce two shows in the 100-seat Magic Theater at the new venue,
one featuring himself and one featuring illusionist Christian Augustine."
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SECRETS REVEALED IN SC
(1/24/02)
Magician Dewayne Hill is staging a free magic seminar at the Charleston
Library on February 2nd and 23rd. An article promoting the classes also
highlights performances by Dewayne at the South Charleston Comedy Zone.
"It's basic stuff. I won't be giving away any trade secrets. The stuff
I'll be doing, you could go to the magic section of the library and
learn it," Hill says.
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AUDIENCE INVOLVEMENT
(1/22/02)
Copperfield's latest stage tour "Portal" is the subject of an article appearing in the
Orlando Sentinal entitled "Workin' the split shift." In the piece it is said,
"you will find the signature blend of artistry and magic from the man
known for making the Statue of Liberty disappear in front of a crowd or
creating an elegant flying illusion that allowed him to take a member of
the audience along for the ride."
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ON THE EDGE
(1/21/02)
Dixie Dooley is featured in an article from the Las Vegas Review Journal
which discusses performers that "step onto the bottom rung of the Las Vegas
entertainment ladder, putting their own money on the line to do so. "
According to the article, the Debbie Reynolds venue will soon
open "as Houdini's Theatre of Magic, with a free exhibit of Dooley's
Harry Houdini artifacts baiting the hook for his transplanted "Houdini
Lives Again" in the afternoons, and a new evening show, 'That's Magic.' "
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
TEASE
(1/20/02)
Gary Oullet, best known to many as the producer of the "World's Greatest Magic" specials
is mentioned in a recent review of his new project "Tease." In the piece, the reviewer states,
" '"Tease' aspires to be more like an off-Broadway musical, casting its five
female leads as strip-club dancers and giving them songs to explain their characters.
And when it works, it works because of strong individual performances. "
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BOAT FOR DANIELS
(1/19/02)
Yachting Monthly recently mentioned the purchase of a bot by British magician Paul Daniels.
In the piece, Daniels is quoted saying, "It is easy to stow away. I live on the River
Thames and my grandchildren, nephews and nieces are going to love this."
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HYPNOTIZE THE VOTERS
(1/18/02)
Ananova.com tells the tale of an Indian magician hoping to become a politician who has
asked friends to hypnotize 200 voters. O P Sharma aspires to win a
seat in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. According to Sharma, "Magicians from all over
India will join the campaign to get him elected."
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DELL COMPUTER MAGICIAN
(1/16/02)
Benjamin Curtis, who has becoeme something of a commercial icon for his appearances in Dell's recent
advertising campaign is also a magician. According to an article from USA Today, Curtis
became interested in magic at age 4 and went on to perform professionally at 13.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
DELL COMPUTER MAGICIAN
(1/16/02)
Benjamin Curtis, who has becoeme something of a commercial icon for his appearances in Dell's recent
advertising campaign is also a magician. According to an article from USA Today, Curtis
became interested in magic at age 4 and went on to perform professionally at 13.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
KEY BENDER
(1/15/02)
Hypnotist and Lansford resident William E. Neal recently staged a four hour show
for more than 300 spectators to benefit a locaal high school newspaper. During the show
he caims to have bent more than 15 keys from the audience without having touched any of them.
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JAY'S JOURNAL OF ANOMOLIES REVIEWED
(1/11/02)
A new review of Ricky Jay's latest book, "Jay's Journal of Anomolies,"
has been published by CNN.com. of "Anomolies"
the revieer says, "Jay imbues his prose with an insider's knowledge of the magical
world and a scholar's mastery of original sources. Even the footnotes are fun to read."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
— CLICK HERE to purchase a copy of the book for your library and to read additional reviews.
WIZARD IN HIS WORLD
(1/11/02)
A new DVD focused on magician and film-maker George Melies entitled
"Melies the Magician" is promoted in an article from today's NY Times
which says that it is "a fascinating look at Georges MÈliËs, a filmmaker
who spun himself off into wonderfully inventive worlds of fantasy, using
techniques of his own invention. Fifteen of MÈliËs's films, among them
the famous "Trip to the Moon," are also on the disc."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
FUN AT ABRACADABRA CAFE
(1/11/02)
The Abracadabra Cafe in Fairfield is discussed in an article from the
Cinncinnatti Post entitled, Magical atmosphere makes for fun at
Abracadabra Cafe. The review seems to be summed up the best by the
paragraph which states, "Katie and Abby, however, were less concerned
with culinary matters than with conjuring ones. "Can we come back next
week?" was out of their mouths before the food even arrived. That was
due to the entertaining skills of our magician, who tailored his
"performances" to the ages and interests of each table's audience. "
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
SKELTON TRIBUTE
(1/11/02)
Gomemphis.com yesterday posted an article promoting Tom Mullica's
tribute to red Skelton which will be performed at the Bartlett
Performing Arts and Conference Center. Describing Tom's relationship to
Skelton and the show itself, the center's marketing assistantstated,
"Actually, he was a Las Vegas magician," Black said. "He met Red Skelton
18 years ago and admired him and put together a one-man show. He looks
exactly like him, he even sounds like him."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR
(1/10/02)
From The Washington Times we discover an article promoting a new book by
Tahir Shah of India which is described as an "engaging exploration of
magic, illusion, and conjuring as they are practiced in India by a
remarkable group of holy men, charlatans, and individuals who are
neither quite one nor the other. " In the book, Shah is exposed to such
classical illusions as turning a rod into a serpent, rope tricks, bed of
nails, levitation. He goes on to say that "the attitude toward conjuring
in India is quite different from the Western view, in which magic is
recognized as clever illusion. In India, conjurers intend for their
illusions to be experienced not as magic but as miracle and depend on
their audience's willingness to believe and to take the illusions very
seriously."
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MAGIC OVERBILLING?
(1/09/02)
From the Las Vegas Sun we learn that Jeffrey U'Ren, post production editor
for the television broadcst "Tornado of Fire" alleging overbilling.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
BURTON'S BABES
(1/09/02)
In an article from the Las Vegas Review Journal we learnand upcoming television production
of E! Entertainment Television's "Wild On" series will return to Las vegas for "Wild on Sin City,
Part 2." They will visit the Riviera's Crazy Girls and Lance Burton's magician's assistants,
better known as Burton's Babes at the Monte Carlo.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
FEEDING THE TIGERS
(1/09/02)
Tom Cruse's new love interest, actress Penelope Cruz was thrilled with an opportunity to feed
Atlas, one of Siegfried and Roy's famed white Siberian Tiger cubs. After the feeding, the couple attended
the SARMOTI show at the Mirage.
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COPPERFIELD AGENTS SUED
(1/07/02)
The South China Morning Post reports on a law suit filed against the tour agents
acting on behalf of David Copperfield during his performance tour of Hong Kong.
The suite centers around possible breach of contract after a show that was cancelled
because of Typhoon Utor.
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RABBI ON ICE
(1/06/02)
Rabbi Abraham Abraham points out that David Blaine's recent "Frozen in Time" stunt
did not meet the requirements needed by Guiness to establish a new world's record.
based upon that the elderly Rabbi was sealed in ices for 54 hours and 54 minutes.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
WHAT A RABBIT!
(1/05/02)
The NY Daily News recently pblished a review of Chis Angel's which states,
"That's taking nothing away from Angel's skill as an illusionist, though.
Working his brand of magic in an intimate, cabaret-style setting at the World
Underground Theatre in Times Square, Angel manages to mystify even those audience
members sitting just a few feet away on three sides of the stage."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
MAC KING: TOP TEN
(1/04/02)
The Las Vegas Review Journal recently offered up its annual list of "Top
Ten" shows for 2001. Among the listed were two magic acts scaled more to
the cabaret size. At number 6 was Mac King's show at Harrah's of which
they say, "An amiably goofy magician has turned the day shift at
Harrah's into a showcase for his uniquely juvenile personality and the
best value in Las Vegas entertainment." At number nine was the Amazing Jonathan
of which they said, ""The only unsafe show in town," declares the Golden Nugget's
unlikely savior, a comedian-magician whose stage persona resembles a fully wired John
Belushi, with sharp objects at his command. "
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
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