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A KIND OF MAGIC
(12/18/01)
Magician Tim Scarborough, aka Lyndel, is featured in an article from the
News Chief which discusses the increased popularity of magical entertaining.
In the piece Scarbrough expresses the opinion that we are in a "second golden age of magic."
He goues on to discuss the increased popularity of the craft saying,
"The appeal of magic is that something impossible is happening and there is no explanation for it.
When kids see another magician perform, it empowers them to do the impossible, too."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
ASPIRING MAGIC MAN
(12/17/01)
Ed Garnighian of Union City is featured in a piece from the Weehawken Reporter
which discusses the origin of his interest in magic as well as a recent performance
series in Romania. "It's much harder to interact on stage.
I like to be with people. When I got older, I wanted to perform close-up magic.
I developed my own style and I perfected it by going out in the streets of New York,
performing magic, to see what kind of reaction I would get," says
Ed as he talks about his interest in closeup performing.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
SIEGFRIED AND ROY PRESENT
(12/16/01)
According to the Las Vegas Sun Darren Romeo may finally be ready to launch his new
Siegfried and Roy backed show which is tentatively titled "Siegfried & Roy Present Darren Romeo."
"Yes, we are in intensive rehearsals.
And let's just say that when Siegfried & Roy are committed to something, they do it,"
says the "Singing Magician."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
MAGIC MOGUL
(12/15/01)
The London Observer is the latest to produce an article insired by the
magic move craze. Marvin Berglas of Marvin's Magic is the focus of this
piece which discusses a new "Magic School" planned for next year. "It's
no different to a drama school or a dance school really," says Marvin.
"There'll be a curriculum, which will go through lots of things from the
history of magic to the technical secrets to the presentational side of
things. We aim to start teaching children as young as five."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
SANTA ARRIVES BY MAGIC
(12/13/01)
An article published in the Chicago Daily Herald tells of the arrival of Santa Claus by magic
at the annual Hanover Park tree lighting ceremony. Magician Paul Lee was a featured performer at the event
and ended his act by magically producing the Jolly Old Elf. The Hanover Park Lions Club sponsors the
annual event which was the final tree lighting in the tri-village area.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
UNORTHODOX ENCOUNTER
(12/12/01)
Uri Geller is the focus of an article recently published in the London Guardian which promotes
the release of a new book by Geller entitled "Unorthodox Encounters." The piece offers
up a good deal of biographical info on Geller as well as attempts to give the reader an insight into
Geller as a man. For example, the author says,
"So who is Uri Geller? The main thing that strikes me is that he is like
a teenager - he has a teenager's rapturous self-absorption, he could
talk about the wonder that is Uri Geller for ever. But, also like a
teenager, he wobbles between braggadocio and self-doubt - he can be
easily deflated. He is desperate to impress authority figures and is
over-impressed by them in turn. (England represents authority in his
eyes.) He is thrilled by celebrities, any celebrities, however tawdry.
He doesn't really understand society, or normal human interaction, so he
invents some higher extraterrestrial society to which he belongs."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
LOVING HOMAGE TO MAGIC
(12/11/01)
Lance Burton's recent appearance at the Cerritos Center for Performing Arts is
given a rave review by the Los Angeles Times in an article entitled
"Lance Burton's Loving Homage to Craft of Magic." Says the reviewer,
"The big illusions are amazing and smartly done. But Burton's strongest appeal
is his folksy wit, his ability to communicate directly with his audience--a skill
that can't be taught."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
MIXED BAG OFF BROADWAY
(12/11/01)
The Bergen Record recently discusses the more off-beat shows being staged this year Off-Broadway.
Among the productions mentioned in Magician Chris Angel's "Mind Freak." According to the piece,
Chis Angel presents "a theatrical magic show, with illusionist Angel using "otherworldly creatures
as he discards the conventional tools of his trade and redefines centuries of tradition." "Mind Freak"
can be seen at the World Underground Theater on Broadway at 43rd Street. Tickets rangefrom
$15 to $55. For More info call 212 307-4100.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
MASTERFUL MAGIC SHOPS
(12/11/01)
The Harry Potter books continue to inspire journalists to turn out stories with a
magical twist. Recently, the Chicago Sun - Times published a featurethat promoted
some of the country's top magic shops as selected by Genii Editor Richard
Kaufman. Among his selection are such emporiums of trickery as Denny & Lee's Magic Studio of
Essex, Md., Chicago's magic Inc and Hollywood Magic in Hollywood Ca.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
WIERDNESS IS ALL
(12/11/01)
Ricky jay's latest contribution to the world of literature is featured
in a book review from the Washington Post with the title "Wierdness Is All."
jay is quoted in the article saying,
"I wished to do justice to materials collected over long years in my areas of interest --
conjuring, unusual entertainments, confidence games, the biographies of eccentric characters."
The reviewer's final word? " Just to be clear about it, none of the information in Jay's Journal
is of any use whatever. For that reason alone, I love it."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
THAT PRESTO FEELING
(12/9/01)
Lance Burton is interviewed in an article in the Los Angeles Times that
promotes an upcoming appearance with Johnny Thompson at Cerritos Center
for Performing Arts. lance discusses the state of magic and the impact
of the harry Potter novels on the art saying, "I think it's going to
help get more people interested in magic. Right now, magic is the most
popular it has ever been. Young kids are exposed to more magic than they
were when I was growing up. In another 10 to 15 years, we'll see a whole
new crop of magicians that got their interest seeing magic on television
and in the "Harry Potter" series."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
MAGICIAN AND TIGER
(12/7/01)
A performance by Italian illusionist, Gianni Mattiolo and his Bengal tiger
is promoted in an article from the Malay Mail. Local morning show hosts Halim and Jama
joined with Gianni for a live web Cybercast on December 5th at www.era.fm According to the piece,
"Gianni hails from one of the most renowned schools of magic in Europe,
and has shocked and thrilled audiences all over the world, by having them believe
that his tigers, cougars, leopards and his elephants have escaped into their midst."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
WIZ KIDS
(12/7/01)
The Harry Potter craze continues to inspire "Magic" related activities arond the globe.
From the Bellingham Record we learn of a contest in which would be student magicians were asked to create
"spells" for a local contest.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
TONY SPINA ON THE TODAY SHOW
(12/6/01)
Tony Spina, owner of Louis Tannen, Inc in NYC wa featured in an extensive segment
on the Today Show. Tony was asked about and discussed his connection to such performers
as David Copperfield, David Blaine and Chris Angel. In addition, he performed a classic
rendition of "Cut and Restored Rope" as well as teaching the crowd an effect that they later
performed en masse. Host Katie Couric even joked that she wanted to hire Tony for her daughter's birthday.
— CLICK HERE to visit Tannen's Magic Online.
— CLICK HERE for screen shots of Tony's Appearance.
MAGIC COLLECTOR
(12/6/01)
Tad Warežs collection of magic memorabilia is the focus of an article appearing in
the Sky Way News under the title, "Ad man makes magic memorabilia reappear!
Tad Warežs North Loop offices are stuffed with disappearing cannonballs, magic
swords and even a "Bondage Room." Ware is the owner of an advertising firm
in whic his office is not only occupied by fax machines and photocopiers. It is also
adorned with disappearing cannonballs, magic swords and old stone lithographs picturing
famous magicians. Ware says, "When you were a child, everything was magic. There's not
much magic in our lives now. If you have a wife or a husband or a boyfriend or girlfriend
to love ã thatžs magic, but the rest of the world is pretty meat and potatoes.
But if I can make an intelligent man say, 'Howžd he do that?' ã thatžs magic."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
MAGIC SERMONS
(12/6/01)
Annanova.com discusses the book on Gospel magic written by Church of England curate
Rev Andrew Thompson in which he discusses "how to enliven a sermon by using magic tricks."
According to the article, he believes that the use of flaming torches, trick guillotines
and disappearing handkerchiefs is a good way of getting a congregation's attention.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
WEATHER MAGIC
(12/6/01)
FroM Annanova.com we learn that an Italian council has hired a magician to
make sure the weather will be good on New Year's Day. The resort town of
Jesolo has hired magician Giovanni Boscolo for the last four years
and has enjoyed fair weather ever since. the council will only
pay Jesolo if he succeeds.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
SALON RECOMMENDS RICKY JAY
(12/5/01)
Salon recently promoted Ricky Jay's new book "Jays Journal of Anomolies"
saying, "A certain breed of pompous intellectual would have us believe that
before the advent of television people occupied their minds with reading books,
but if this collection of the 16 issues of Ricky Jay's legendary quarterly is
anything to judge by, the truth is not so lofty. "
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
— CLICK HERE for more info on Ricky's New Book!
WAR MAGIC
(12/4/01)
Both the BBC and Annanova report on Tom Cruise's upcoming project
in which he will portray British "War Magician" Jasper Maskelyne.
According to Annanova, "Cruise has long wanted to play a magician on screen."
Work on The War Magician is likely to begin after his next two projects,
Minority Report and Cold Mountain.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete BBC article.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete Annanova.com article.
JOHNNY MAGIC
(12/2/01)
The Wapakoneta Daily News reports on a recent appearance by Johnny Magic
at Centennial School on Tuesday to show the children some magic and help
them understand safety.
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
RICKY JAY: COLLECTOR OF ODDITIES
(12/2/01)
An interview with Ricky Jay is presented in the San Francisco Chronicle under the title
" Ricky Jay / Master of illusion." When asked who, from today's crop of magical entertainers,
is the magician that people will remember, he responds, "Rene Levante (from Argentina) and Juan
Tamariz (from Spain) come to mind, at the moment. I think their work is great. There's a wonderful
sense of story and sleight of hand. . . . It's just a very wonderful, elegant presentation."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
— CLICK HERE for more info on Ricky's New Book!
THE MAGIC OF THE CITY
(12/1/01)
David Blaine recently produced an article for the New York Post entitled
"The City's Real Magic" which discusses the attitude of New York City
and its resident. He discussed the recent trials of the city saying,
"Even in these challenging times, New Yorkers stay strong. We continue
living. We honor our heroes. We raise money to help other New Yorkers
who were hurt in these attacks. We set an example for all the world. And
yet, we make it all look natural. This is our spirit. This is what we
are. This is what we do."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
— CLICK HERE to visit David Blaine online!
WAR MAGIC
(12/1/01)
From CHUD.com we learn that Tom Cruise's production company
"has hired writer Peter Buchman ( "Jurassic Park III") to adapt the novel
"The War Magician". The fact-based story, from the David Fisher book,
follows London stage magician Jasper Maskelyne as he is recruited by the
British goverment during WWII. He uses his impressive prestidigitation to
trick the Germans with such illusions and special effects as hiding the
Suez Canal and conjuring battleships from thin air."
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
POLE STUNT
(12/1/01)
Ananova.com discusses David Blaine's next public stunt. On May 21st
Blaine will mount a 100ft pole where he will remain, with no safety net
for two days and nights. For the finale, Blaine will leap to the ground
with only cardboard boxes to break his fall. David is quoted in the
article saying ""I have been training in the desert and recently broke
two ribs jumping into the cardboard boxes. That's all there will be
between me and death - a bunch of empty cardboard boxes. But I'll live
to tell the tale.""
— CLICK HERE to read the complete article.
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