Magic Magazine for September 2014

From The Editor September 2014 The September 2014 issue ofMAGIC Magazine drops into the mail on Monday, August 18th. The digital edition, however, is already waiting for you on MyBookshelf. Click here to log in and start reading. This month, I’m again excited to be featuring stories about magicians you might not be familiar with: Blake Vogt, Mel Mellers, and H.P. Lovecraft. Their journeys are both diverse and fascinating. We’re also covering Houdini, the new miniseries starring Adrien Brody, and Jason Latimer’s new show,Perception: See Beyond the Illusion. If you feel like celebrating, we’ve got stories on Magic Inc’s fifty years in one location, the fortieth Tannen’s Magic Camp, and a new card-throwing record set by a Lithuanian magician. And if you’re looking to learn a new trick or two, you’re in luck. Blake Vogt, Steve Reynolds, Ian Rowland, and Mike Bent are on board this month. It’s all in the September issue — and a lot more! Thanks for choosing MAGIC as your magazine… Stan P.S. Scroll down for a list of some of the bonus material available to subscribers at M360. Now Playing on… The MAGIC Digital Network Powerful Medicine: Simply Magic Kevin Spencer’s short documentary on his Healing of Magic program is our special screening for the month of August. It’s 26 minutes that just might change your life. In One: Blake Vogt Our cover subject this month has created effects for nearly all of the big names in magic. And he has brought something to “share with the entire class.” Watch Blake’s performance videos of both Dream Card to Wallet and T-$hirt, then turn to “In One” for the complete tutorial. At The Table We’re featuring two new excerpts from Murphy’s At The Table Lecture Series. Patrick Kun demonstrates and teaches his DIY (Do It Yourself) Aces, a straightforward and easy-to-do version of the Spectator Cuts the Aces plot. John Guastaferro takes a break from the playing cards and teaches a Zen-like bending straw effect. Mr. Electric Unplugged Marvyn Roy’s autobiography [Mike Caveney’s Magic Words, 2005] is now an audio book read by the author, and we have an exclusive ten-minute excerpt at M360. Listen as Marvyn tells how he and his best friend, Alan Wakeling, began creating the world-famous light bulb act in 1949. Turn It Around From 2000 to 2008, David Kaye wrote over 100 “Turn It Around” columns for MAGIC Magazine. As a countdown to his upcoming book by the same name, David is revisiting six monthly columns, augmenting them with video. First up, “It’s Not the Destination, It’s the Journey.” Marketplace Get an advance look at what reviews are coming up in print, as well as search reviews that have already run. They're all available in a reader-friendly format. …Love tommEE pickles If you would prefer to no longer receive the monthly MAGIC Preview, please send an email to preview@magicmagazine.com with "unsubscribe" in the subject line.

Magic on TV this week

Here’s a few things to look for this coming week: 

Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Wednesday, July 30, 8 p.m. E/P, CW
The popular British television series premieres its summer run in the US. [Photo of Penn & Teller with Daniel Madison: September Films & 1/17 Productions, all rights reserved.] 

Home & Family
Thursday, July 31, 10 a.m. E/P, Hallmark
Paul Draper performs mentalism with hosts Mark Steines and Cristina Ferrare. 

Masters of Illusion
Friday, August 1, 8 p.m. E/P, CW
The half-hour weekly series premieres with Jan Rouven, Jarrett & Raja, Michael Finney, Nathon Burton, Michael Grandinetti, Jonathan Pendragon, Rob Lake, and Spencer Horsman, hosted by Dean Cain. [Photo of Michael Grandinetti: Kari Hendler, Associated Television International] 

The Carbonaro Effect
Thursdays, 10 p.m., TruTV
Michael Carbonaro continues performing magical effects on unsuspecting people in everyday situations. 

Magic in the Moonlight
Sony Pictures Classics
Woody Allen’s latest movie is set in the 1920s on the French Riviera, and tells the story of a skeptical magician (Colin Firth) who falls head over heals for a young clairvoyant (Emma Stone). It opened to limited release on July 25th. 

Magic Magazine Arrived yesterday!

With Xavier Mortimer on the cover, I am happy. If you are a subscriber and didn't get your issue yet, check out http://www.magicmagazine.com/x/magazine/view/2014/august

Reel Magic Issue 39 Arriving soon

Magic Magazine Preview August 2014

From The Editor

August 2014

The August 2014 issue ofMAGIC Magazine dropped into the mail on Thursday, August 17, 2014. The digital issue, however, is already waiting for you on MyBookshelf. Click here to log in and start reading. This month, I'm excited about profiling two amazing magicians you might not be aware of: Xavier Mortimer and Drummond Money-Coutts. They each approach this art with a fresh set of eyes, and that's a very good thing. We also have coverage of the IBM/SAM Combined Convention, and two new television series: Masters of Illusion and Wizard Wars. Finally, if you're unaware of the boom in custom decks of cards — well, let's just say you need to get out more! Designer decks bring a fresh look to the genre, and Chris Chelko takes us behind the scenes of this pasteboard phenomenon that's showing no signs of slowing down. It's all in the August issue — and a lot more! Thanks for subscribing… Stan P.S. Scroll down to check out all the bonus material on M360.

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	Xavier Mortimer  This exciting French artist performed three short pieces at the 2013 MAGIC Live! We've assembled all three videos, along with a demonstration of his Tape to Tie trick taught on page 38
	DMC  Over the last year or so, Drummond Money-Coutts (also known as simply DMC) has burst on the scene. Three of his most popular Internet videos are available in one easy-to-click place.
	Jon Armstrong In the latest excerpt from Murphy's At The Table Lecture Series, Jon Armstrong teaches a sandwich routine.
	Gene Anderson The master of all things newsprint presented "An Abbreviated History of the Torn & Restored Newspaper" at the 2013MAGIC Live! Here's his performance and his talk, as well as a guest appearance by Jack Goldfinger.
	Things to Think About Stan Allen's series of talks created for EMC in Portugal is serialized here, with one "thing" posted each week.
	Marketplace Get an advance look at what reviews are coming up in print, as well as search reviews that have already run. They're all available in a reader-friendly format.

My friends David and Leeman are on AGT again

David and Leeman on AGT! - 7/22 Tune in Tuesday, July 22nd, to see our very own magician members David and Leeman perform for AGTs cameras! 8:00/7:00pm Central on NBC. Check your local listings or the AGT website by clicking the link below.

Magic Magazine Preview July 2014

From The Editor July 2014 The July 2014 issue ofMAGIC Magazine drops into the mail on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. The digital issue, however, is already waiting for you on MyBookshelf. Click here to log in and start reading. General Registration for the next MAGIC Live is now open. The dates are August 9–12, 2015, here in Las Vegas. We've managed to keep registration at the same price as last time — $385. If early numbers are any indication, it looks like "everybody's gonna be here!" And the MAGIC Live team is already coming up with some great surprises. An $85 deposit guarantees you the best seating priority available. Visit the MAGIC Live webpage and join the party! Thanks for subscribing… Stan P.S. Scroll down to check out all the bonus material on M360. Now Playing on… The MAGIC Digital Network Finn Jon He's worked Europe's top nightclubs and television shows. We've assembled a montage of performances, as well as clips from his lectures. Greg Wilson See a trailer for The Golden Age of Magic, now playing at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Magic Camp In 2008, a documentary was shot at Tannen's Magic Camp. Here is the five-minute opening of that film. Alex Pandrea Alex brings something special to everything he teaches, including the Mystery Card, excerpted here from his recent At The Table Lecture from Murphy's Magic. Joanie & Sir Pat-trick At MAGIC Live 2013, Joanie Spina explained the process, Patrick Thernes demonstrated the results, and the audience leapt to their feet. The Hall of Magic Fifty years ago, General Cigar sponsored Mark Wilson's Hall of Magic at the New York World's Fair. For the month of July, we're offering a video of the entire show -- all 13 minutes and 16 seconds of it. Things to Think About Stan Allen's series of talks created for EMC in Portugal is serialized here, with one "thing" posted each week. Marketplace Get an advance look at what reviews are coming up in print, as well as search reviews that have already run. They're all available in a reader-friendly format. …and a lot more. Login now!