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Looking for Stand-Up Material

If you're putting together your stand-up magic act, you're in the exact same situation as reader "Barry" who emailed me and provided the impetus for a thread on our forum. In this thread, you'll find advice and discussion on stand-up tricks that are good for those who are starting ou...

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About.co...Illusion — 14 hours ago

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Five Balloon Animals That You Need to Know for a Party

I know that most of you out there are only interested in magic, but if you ever plan to work the kid's party circuit or entertain children, chances are, you'll be asked to create balloon animals in addition to performing a magic show. I know that this is the case among the shows booked by the low...

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About.co...Illusion — 3 days ago

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Creating Powerful Magic with Themes

Daily Show Provides a Winning Magic Routine I feel that the best way to create involving and entertaining magic is to apply a theme or story. Admittedly, I don't always succeed at this myself, but I'm always trying. Recently, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" featured an excellent...

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About.co...Illusion — 5 days ago

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Cyril to Star in TV Specials

He's on my list of top ten magicians of our time and here's an interesting article about Cyril who will be starring in a TV special called "Cyril: Simply Magic." The show will air on TV channel AXN throughout Asia. Cyril will perform in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Taiwan and follow ...

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About.co...Illusion — November 01

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Remembering Houdini

After being punched in the abdomen a week earlier, Harry Houdini dies on Sunday, October 31, 1926 at 1:26 PM. For the great showman, Halloween seemed a fitting day to die and this date is now remembered as "National Magic Day." Despite almost eighty years since his death, Houdini is und...

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About.co...Illusion — October 29

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Houdini Windows Come to the Disneyland Main Street Magic Shop

Windows Animate With Haunted Hanks and Showcase Houdini Props A recent announcement stated that Houdini's Magic Store would be taking over the Disneyland Main Street Magic Shop. The first phase in this transition involves new Houdini-themed windows that replace the old magic-themed displays wi...

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About.co...Illusion — October 27