Here a list of the most recent posts from the magic blogosphere. Go here for a list of all the sites we are currently tracking.
A number of people have been lamenting the decline of blogging amongst the magic community and so here are the actual numbers. As a blogger myself and therefore against reblogging in principle I do not store a full copy of the content. I republish the first 20 words of content to give readers and indication of the content itself.
If I have missed any blogs then please email the site details to blogreport@thedevilspicturebook.com.
My thanks to everyone who has contacted me with words of encouragement and issues they have with the implementation.
Magic Unlimited with Ellis & Webster » Christmas Festivities
I was chatting to a magician on the phone last night and he was talking about how a lot of companies are booking entertainment, then cancelling their entire functions a week or two later. He sees it as simply a… [Link]
Spencers Magic » BEECHWOOD MANOR, CT
We arrived in New London, CT last night so we would there for the workshop this morning at Beechwood Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. This is a beautiful place with a caring staff. Jeanne picked Ethan and I up at the hotel at 8:30am and we were there by 8:45am. We started working right away with the therapists - teaching … [Link]
Fun Incorporated » Shameless Self-Promotion Department
In the shameless self-promotion department, I would be remiss if I did not blog about the book I recently authored, Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic & Conjuring. It's on shelves at most major bookstores, including Borders and Barnes & Noble and has been getting good reactions from magicians who've encountered it. The tome is some 360+ pages, and illustrated by Tony … [Link]
Jacob Grier » The steady erosion of freedom
Nick Gillespie’s excellent new video for Reason.tv examines how in the course of a decade smoking bans went from Californian absurdity to national trend: In related news, Michael Kinsley raises the question of whether Barack Obama has truly quit smoking or not, rightfully concluding (after a bit too much fawning) that’s it’s the president’s business if he hasn’t. But I … [Link]
iTricks.com Magic News, Magic Videos and Podcasts » iTricks.TV Staff Pick: Abbott & Costello Magic
Each weekday we have one of our iTricks.TV Staff members select one of the recently uploaded videos, post it here on the front page and explain why it’s awesome. Today, the staff member is Jake and the video is Abbott & Costello Magic… This week I have chosen a video from Abbott and Costello the popular 1940s comedy duo. Watch … [Link]
iTricks.com Magic News, Magic Videos and Podcasts » Dave Attell Lauds Vegas As A Magician’s Paradise
From The Daily Fiasco’s interview with Comedy Festival headliner and stand-up powerhouse Dave Attell: I love Vegas because it’s the one town where if you’re a magician, you are the s—. Attell, who opened his last HBO special Captain Miserable by doing very cheesy magic tricks for audience members on the way to the stage, had this commentary on Criss … [Link]
iTricks.com Magic News, Magic Videos and Podcasts » “Little Magician Adventure” Coming For Nintendo DS
This from IGN.com: As players attend Magic Academy, they’ll be immersed in a living, breathing world where time flows as it does in the real world, and each week, player’s wizardry skills are put to the test in a new magical adventure. Custom avatars can be made with 1500 varieties of clothing, furniture and characters to choose from. Additionally, players … [Link]
Blog de Magia » Aprende magia verdadera, aprende de James Brown.
Este artículo de Iain Dunford fue traducido y es publicado con permiso del autor y Online Visions. • Tiene una introducción sólida y una explicación. • Tiene una introducción fuerte y aplausos en el momento justo. • Construye ese momento en el que quieres gritar “wow” (justo cuando suena la sección de vientos) • Logra intensidad. • Un espectacular momento … [Link]
TheCuso: Magic, Flourishes and XCM Tutorials » Sydney Flourishers - 151108 Jam Session
We meet again… and this time, more people, more talents, show casting what we do best. There are some very cool looking orignal moves in this vid. Check it out. Enjoy! Credits again to all the greats flourishers out there. -Brendan Low [Link]
The Devil Still Deals » Deal of the Day–Day Six
This deal ends at 12 AM Central Standard Time tonight.Get "Other Stuff Issue One" PDF-format ebook for only $7.00 US.That is $3.00 US off the retail price! (The retail price is $10.00 US)."Other Stuff Issue One" is a One-Man Issue featuring the work of Caleb Strange. This was the first issue in the short lived "Other Stuff" PDF magazine series. … [Link]
Law and Magic Blog » Call For Papers: Utopian Studies Special Issue on Law and Utopia
The Society for Utopian Studies has issued a Call for Papers for a special issue of its journal, devoted to Law and Utopia. Call for Papers: Special Issue of Utopian Studies on Law and UtopiaGuest Editor: Peter Sands, University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUtopias are prescriptive, normative alternatives to already existing societies. Thomas More, himself a lawyer, envisioned a society free from lawyers … [Link]
piano is my drum » Dad featured in Midwest Outdoors Magazine
Some of our magic friends of ours get together every few weeks.Its like a religious gathering where they meet for good food and chat.One of those evenings, one of the gentleman brought a friend along.He happened to be a fishing historian and collector of lures.In the course of conversation, two of the magicians brought up myfather's name. About how he … [Link]
Glenn Bishop - Bish The Magish - I Do Magic "My Way" » Perfection In Magic
Many magicians in magic "look" for the perfect move - the ultimate way or the ultimate technique to do a magic trick. Then there are books that have said something like - "When lacking the perfect move - wait for the perfect moment".This in my opinion comes from a performer that has worked in front of real audiences. Don't ask … [Link]
OnlineMagicClub.com - Diary of a Magician! » Joshua Jay on CNN talking about his new book
Embedded video from CNN Video [Link]
Magic Unlimited with Ellis & Webster » More Christmas Gift Ideas
Last night at the magic auction I saw Tom Stevens wearing one of these and it looked fantastic. You can get them, and a whole lot more, at THE AIM ONLINE STORE. [Link]
Magic Unlimited with Ellis & Webster » Yes, I'm cheesed off…
Okay, I've been letting this slide by to some extent, but after today I've had enough. Most performers spend years developing their shows, and a lifetime perfecting it. They try to craft routines into "signature effects", pieces that people will… [Link]
Jacob Grier » Links for 11/19/08
“A search of his car uncovered pornography, a home-made sex aid, women’s stockings and a Jack Russell terrier.” Eric Holder, another troubling Obama nomination eHarmony, under duress, allows same-sex searches Why Drudge Report’s basic design rocks MN recount: Let the controversy begin Schmuck Alert: Documenting reporter harrassment FP’s physics lessons for the new administration Cowgirl Creamery meets Counter Culture Dubious … [Link]
Ellusionist Magic News » Difference between magic exposure and education: Effort
This video has been circulating for a few days now. It features Joshua Jay, a slick ambitious card routine and a quick way to fix the economy. But nestled inside is an fascinating exchange on exposure. At about 6:20 in the video, Naamua Delaney goes for a “gotcha moment” and mentions that she thought magicians weren’t supposed to reveal secrets, … [Link]
Reverie » Where I live
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iTricks.com Magic News, Magic Videos and Podcasts » iTricks Interview: Gerry McCambridge
We would like to thank The original Mentalist Gerry McCambridge for taking the time to do this interview. You can visit him at Mentalist.com or see him at the Hooters Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Gerry was unique as it was the first time on Interviews someone talked about the balance between the drive for a career and spending … [Link]