Sideshow Illusions is the new site to accompany Jon Marshall’s new venture. Hull Magicians’ Circle members have enjoyed these marvels for the last few years as part of our Annual Dinner. Jon and his team have been working hard to take these attractions on the road and have been travelling to society dinners and functions across the country. Recently they got invited to take part in the Admission All Classes event in Blackpool as part of the Cabinet of Curiosities show.
A quick list of some new magic blogs that have started recently: Jim Sisti - author of The Magic Menu blogs on life as a professional magician. Aaron Fisher - a more immediate, unfiltered view of what it
It’s always upsetting when someone in our magic community dies. It is particularly painful when that person is still young, and with a bright future ahead. Andi reported that Jack passed away this weekend, having lost his battle with bone and kidney cancer. Jack saw his Cookbook project come to fruition, and has left a legacy that Andi is currently preparing, in the form of a new book 52 Memories.
WatchingMagic: is my new baby, I registered the watchingmagic domain a while back after seeing the explosion in internet video and how that has crossed into the magic domain. After wondering what to do with it, finally a few days ago I decided to set up what has become known as a Tumblelog also known as a Linklog. I think one of the reasons I don’t post here too often (other than time restraints) is the necessity of having to structure a blog post, around something which may be just a quick link or snippet or video clip.
Quirkology: Professor Richard Wiseman has spent twenty years exploring the backwaters of the human mind and going to places where mainstream scientists fear to tread. The result is Quirkology. A site around Richard’s new book on Quirkology which he terms as psychological research that is quirky. The site also contains some very interesting video clips (the Colour Changing Card Trick is amazing!) and some online experiments such as a lie detection experiment using YouTube videos, and testing how your surname affects your life.
Andrew Mayne’s MagicZine: free magic tricks, inside tips, articles, interviews and magic reviews. From the iTricks stable comes an online e-zine, with some very nice free tricks and articles. The Nathan Kranzo idea particularly appealed to me when he sent it on his mailing list, check it out, and also the related Mike Powers idea in his new book, I think doing copper/silver this way is a very cool idea, and very easy to carry the props for an ‘impromptu’ performance.
Youtube - Asher Twist videos: a page of Lee Asher’s favourite Asher Twist videos from Youtube, submit your own and get tips from the man himself!
The Magic Lantern Podcast: Scott Sullivan’s new video production company has a new magic podcast, the latest episode is an interview with Eric DeCamps.
Virtual Magician Channel on LiveVideo: Marco Tempest’s vLog including videos on his new Japanese commerical for The Prestige and a behind the scenes look at his trips to Seoul, Shanghai and Sri Lanka.
Some more magic products that might be of interest: Stone Cold Magic DVD - Jeff Stone's DVD, Jeff appeared on the new Underground Jam DVD with Jay Sankey, with some very clever ideas, you can see some clips from the DVD and read Jeff's blog. Don Driver's DVDs - Don's Building a Tip and Svengali Pitch DVDs - These have been getting some good reviews over at The Magic Cafe if you are street performing these might be of interest.
Alex’s Magic Reviews: Alex Rossi’s new review blog, some good reviews of Jack Parker, Andi Gladwin, Dave Forrest, Justin Miller and Robert Moreland’s material.
“From the hottest new British comedians Mitchell and Webb and the creators of the award-winning ‘Peep Show’ comes MAGICIANS. Subscribe now to the official podcast for all the best previews, interviews and behind the scenes exclusives. Lifelong friends Harry and Karl (David Mitchell and Robert Webb) are the greatest magic double act in the country. But after a guillotine illusion goes horribly and spectacularly wrong, their friendship and their careers are finished.
London, 09 May 2007
Some of our Humberside Young Magicians’ Workshop Members performing Street Magic. Phil Smith of the Manchester Circle of Magicians used his expertise to film the youngsters and edited together this short clip, that should magically appear below: [youtube www.youtube.com/watch
As I stumble across new products be they tricks, dvds, books, e-books, magazines etc. I will try and remember to mention them here, that will benefit me as I can keep track of them, and hopefully maybe point them out to you, so here are a few new releases that you may or may not be aware of: Cameron Francis' Fresh Mint PDF Peter Harrison's Connected & Magic in the Real World PDF
A Double D Tour: Andi Gladwin and Tyler Wilson are currently touring the U.S. with their T&A tour, still a few dates left to catch them if you haven’t already. Check out the photos. How about a UK tour guys?
Network of Magic: an online magic community with a chat room, and forums offering advice, tips and reviews to magicians.
AOL Show Me: AOL’s new video tutorial site, has a magic section with some interesting beginners clips, worth checking out some of the other video clips as well.
Photo Gallery from the Session 2007, also check out the MySpace page for more photos and a trailer for the upcoming DVD.
The Lecture Network: Jeff Hobson is the face of this new venture, hoping to bring live video lectures, starting this summer. You can let them know who you would like to see. Also there will be access to archive clips, live chat, interviews and podcasts, looks great!