You won’t believe your eyes with this one! Watch closely…. Thanks to compeer Eddie Adams for submitting this cool video.
This column is devoted to magic tricks, ideas, concepts and “what not” for your enjoyment and benefit. There is no particular rule as to what goes here, it’s an open stage for anyone of our members or initiates to submit something they would like to share. We also find interesting websites and posts on-line and link them here.
Two magician partners present a startling combination of magic and quick change. You won’t believe your eyes. Link provided by Walter Blaney.
This is one older generation magicians can relate to and even the younger set if they have ever been to a brick and mortar magic shop. Submitted by Compeer Irwin Royes.
Beautiful and unique presentation by a Japanese artist with rings. Imagine the hours of practice that it took to achieve such perfection.
A fascinating look at the great Houdini published in the Jewish Exponent, January 2011. Thanks to compeer Irwin Royes who submitted the article.
David performs some nice illusions as a guest on the show.
A 1941 classic Disney cartoon that is as fresh and funny today as it was 50 years ago. Click and enjoy!
Watch as this popular Japanese magician performs a seeming miracle right before your eyes…..sent in by Eddie Adams Jr.
Roy Zaltsman is a professional mentalist and the organizer of the annual Magic At the Red Sea convention in Israel. A LipDub clip is a one-shot video clip. It is done by one camera man who switches from performer to performer every few seconds. Each performer sings a line from a song which is playing in the background.
Here is a large collection of mini videos that show some pretty good tricks for the novice and more advanced performer. Check it out!
The famous comedy team does a hilarious magic routine exposing the workings. Do you think magicians of the day protested? Submitted by Irwin Royes
This video offers some cool moves with the public in a Japanese city. Thanks to Gerald Bagley, member, Assembly 36, for the submission.
From the fertile mind of Jay Sankey comes five tricks that anyone can do with a little practice. In the hands of a real professional (or someone serious about magic) these are just as amazing as any illusion out there.
Eddie Adams sent in this U-tube video from Japan. “It real magic” proclaims Eddie. We agree! Watch the whole video through. This last few minutes will blow you away…..
The All Magic Guide provides this comprehensive calendar of major events and conventions in magic in the USA and other countries.
Assembly 36 Member, Irwin Royes submits this offbeat cartoon for your consideration. You’ll have empathy for this poor fellow if you perform on stage.
Watch this Japanese magician completely baffle his audience, and perhaps you as well….
Here’s an interactive magic trick that works across the web and you can have fun performing it for your friends.
Watch this if you are not too squemish, submitted by Eddie J. Adams Jr. , Member, Assembly 36.
A spectator shuffles a deck and cuts it and drops it into the pocket of your coat. You locate the aces in a unique and mystifying way.
If you haven’t seen Bill Malone perform his now classic routine, you are missing a special treat. Check it out. Submitted by member, Gerald Bagley
A pretty neat performance of orange, lemon, egg & bird in a grocery store vegetable department with very surprised customers.
Vaudeville-era magician, “The Coney Island Fakir”; perfected ‘Misers’ Dream’ of catching coins out of thin air. Enjoy this clip from a TV appearance.
This is a cool internet trick with quite the surprise ending. Check out what’s behind the door you choose and be amazed!
A rubber band mysteriously jumps from your pinkie and ring fingers to the first and middle fingers of the same hand and then back again.
In the movie Freaks, Johnny Eck is featured. Very few people know he was a magician. Blackstone & Rajah Raboid are mentioned- Irwin Royes, member
Alright, this is not a version of the big stage illusion where a magician appears to saw a lady in half; but you can make and perform this yourself.
The Dick Cavett Show (Nov. 7, 1977) Slydini, a legendary magician, performs for Cavett.
Step back in time with the “world’s greatest living magician”. This is how America entertained itself before there was TV, with radio shows.
SAM member Glen Ghirardi in one scene; shot on location in NOLA. Look for the party 45 seconds into this clip-Glen is in the background.
One of the most provocative illusionists of our time. Visit his website for videos of his award winning TV program and all the latest news about him.
Jordan Goldklang, 22, of Mill Valley will be a senior at Indiana University in Bloomington, majoring in magic.
Now appearing on television or a theater near you, or in Las Vegas. Here are today’s hottest magicians.
Innovative routine with some well known principals and moves. Gets awesome reaction from his audience.
Folk figure, boxer, college student in Montreal, he gained fame as the man who sucker-punched magician Harry Houdini. Submitted by Irwin Royes
A nice collection of tricks for the beginner (and even those with some experience) from the editor of Genii Magazine, Richard Kaufman.
Bill Malone demonstrates a Scarne miracle! Then you can link to his many demos with cards on UTube.
Here is a 4 King Card Trick and a link to quite a few more card routines of varying skill levels. Try one or all!
Submitted by Assembly 36 member Irwin Royes who says “if you can’t answer all ten correctly, then join us for an Assembly meeting and learn more.”
David performs a Four Ace effect with quite a bit of dramatic embellishment. Grab yourself an orchestra, a stage and a close-up camera and try it out!
Top Hat of Links
There are thousands of websites on magic. Here are few favorites and those of our members who have submitted them for posting here:
| Magic Roadshow | |
The Best of Magic Roadshow – magic’s premier newsletter for magicians & mentalists. Lots of great articles and tips for magicians at all levels. |
| LYBRARY.COM, e-books on Magic | |
A huge amount of magic tricks, illusions, moves, techniques and concepts, starting from the earliest descriptions in the 16th century to the latest hot magic. |
| Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, defines Magic | |
Researching magic? Want to know all about its origins, classifications and definitions. Wikipedia offers a nice overview with links to get more detail. |
| Wayne Houchin- Magician + Performer | |
Wayne has marketed Sinful, AKA Quarter Through Soda Can, Stigmata, Indecent and Distortion. His THREAD illusion was performed by Criss Angel on National TV. |
| David Hira-International Performer | |
David is a full time professional magical entertainer and keynote speaker. If you have an interest in being a pro, study the best….. David is top shelf! |
| Jon Racherbaumer-Legendary Magic | |
Master magician, author, lecturer, intellectual, teacher and historian. We are fortunate to have this icon of the magic world living in the Crescent City. |
| Jojo the Clown and Magician | |
Jojo provides entertainment for trade shows, festivals and fairs, shopping malls, schools, hotels, riverboats, casinos, restaurants, and private parties. |
| Sankey Magic | |
Jay Sankey is a world renowned magician specializing in “in your face” magic. He has a newsletter and lots of U-Tube videos that you will enjoy watching. |
| Penquin Magic | |
One of the best collections of videos of magic for sale on the internet. Go here to view some really cool cutting edge demos. |
| National Comedy Company | |
Member, Assembly 36, Nick Urso is a magician, musician and comedy artist. This is the website for his group. |
| International Magic Productions-Joe Harrison Master Magician | |
Member, Assembly 36, Joe is a professional magician with a huge show who can do it all. |
| Trigg Magic | |
Trigg Burrage’s passion for magic is reflected in his energetic stage presence and original ideas. |
| Irwin Royes-World’s Smallest Magician | |
Member, Assembly 36, Irwin is a professional magician, actor and M/C. Catch him at the Children’s Castle in Kenner and all around Louisiana. |
| The Society of American Magicians | |
The Society of American Magicians founded in 1902 in Martinka’s magic shop in NY City is the oldest and most prestigious international magic organization in the world. |
| Lee Asher Blog | |
A terrific collection of magicians as seen on U-Tube all in one location. Sit back and take a journey like no other. Highly recommended. |
| The Society of Young Magicians | |
A world-wide organization for youth, the purpose of the SYM is to promote interest in magic and personal growth with skills acquired from performing. |
| Women in Boxes | |
Documentary of the role of women in Magic with appearances by some of the best known personalities. Blackstone performs floating light bulb. |
| Jerome Murat | |
Truly amazing mime/magic act. Very clever use of zombie principal by one of France’s greatest mime artists. |