James Randi, the professional escape artist who became famous for challenging pseudoscience and false claims of the paranormal, was interviewed by world-renowned mentalist Max Maven at the Magic Castle last Monday. Randi’s books “Flim Flam” and “The Faith Healers” are an important addition to any library. It was a wonderful interview (Max is always a […]
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I was in Las Vegas with some friends on Wednesday, and we saw Lance Burton’s show at hte Monte Carlo. The fact that we’re all full-time professional magicians means that we can be a pretty jaded audience. I mean seriously… we’re a VERY critical audience. But what can I say, Lance Burton was one of
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On Wednesday I filmed my third television interview with Spike TV for their program “1000 Ways to Die.” While previous interviews concerned magic tricks like The Bullet Catch and Sword Swallowing… this segment was about cheating at cards. I’ve never cheated at cards in my life (I’m an honest guy), but, like many magicians, I
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I’m extremely fortunate to make my living as a magician! Here’s what I’m thankful for this weekend: I have great clientele. I’m not the cheapest magician in Los Angeles, and they know why! They appreciate how difficult it is to do the type of magic I do, as well as I do it. I’ve spend
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TASCHEN (who make some of the best art books in the world) has just printed a 600+ page book on the artwork of magic. I had a chance to leaf through a copy at the store… and it’s gorgeous!!! Inside are hundreds and hundreds of full-color reproductions of advertising materials, playbills, stone lithographs, and posters
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As a busy Los Angeles Magician, I occassionally perform on boats. I’ve entertained billionaires on large private yachts, and small employee groups on chartered harbor tours. No matter what size group you have, I know that magic can be a big hit on the high seas. Why Magic is a Great Entertainment Option for Yacht
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On Friday, I did my stage show at the “end of year” banquet for the Ebell of Los Angeles. The Ebell of Los Angeles is an exclusive private woman’s group that was founded in the 1800’s. They were an amazing audience! The show went really well… but I don’t deserve all of the credit. Kelley,
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