Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Magic on TV but I think only Canada gets it...

Hey Canada here is some Magic TV

Fake Off

Wednesday, May 13, 10 p.m. E/P, truTV

Ten teams compete against each other in “faking,” a mix of theater, acrobatics, and illusion. This is the second season, featuring a team of magicians — Spidey, Joel Meyers, and Joseph Reohm, all of whom appeared on Wizard Wars. There are other magical effects used by teams throughout the series, including black art, wires, and video illusion.

America’s Most Badass

Aired March 31, AHC

And if you didn’t catch it, Houdini was a recent “contestant” on America’s Most Badass on the American Heroes Channel. The show pits historical figures against one another for the title of Most Badass, with Harry going up against Neil Armstrong, Teddy Roosevelt, and John Dillinger. The episode, “Living on the Edge, is available to view for $1.99 on YouTube. Spoiler alert: Our boy doesn’t do so well.

A Higher Level of Chocolaty

Canada, May 11–???

Darcy Oakes, a Canadian magician who followed up his fifth-place finish on Britain’s Got Talentwith a one-hour UK special in December 2014, is featured in this YouTube clip promoting Tim Horton’s fast-food restaurants. A 30-second version will reportedly begin airing across Canada this week.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Magic on TV: Justin Willman’s Sleight of Mouth

Justin Willman’s Sleight of Mouth, “a comedy magic special event,” airs on Comedy Central on Monday, April 6, which means that Justin is busy making the rounds this week...


Conan

Monday, March 30, 11pm E/P, TBS


The Playboy Morning Show

Tuesday, March 31, 9am PT, Playboy TV


Home & Family

Friday, April 3, 10am E/P, Hallmark


@Midnight*

Monday, April 6, 12:01am E/P, Comedy Central


Sleight of Mouth*

Monday, April 6, 12:31am E/P, Comedy Central


* There’s always a little confusion with late-night television. Technically, it’sTuesday morning, but it’s considered Monday night.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Magic Magazine Preview - April 2015

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MAGIC Magazine April 2015 Cover
From The Editor: April 2015

The April 2015 issue of MAGIC Magazine is now in the mail, but the digital edition is already waiting for you on MyMagazines. Click here to log in and start reading.

Our cover story this month is shocking, funny, and sad, as The Amazing Johnathan talks about his life, his lifestyle, and his current medical condition. It is one of the most candid interviews we’ve ever run. There’s also how a magic trick is brought to market, how an illusionist helps non-profit organizations help themselves, how David Ben is rethinking The Expert at the Card Table — and a lot more.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Magic on TV: Sleight Of Mouth


Sleight of Mouth
Monday, April 6, Comedy Central
The pilot episode of Justin Willman’s Sleight of Mouth
has shifted from its original airdate published in our March issue. Tune in for what the network is calling “A Comedy Magic Special Event.”

Monday, March 2, 2015

ooh, new magic this week on TV with Ed Alonzo...

Here’s the latest magic on television.

The Late Late Show

Friday, March 6, 12:35 a.m. E/P, CBS

As this week's guest host of The Late Late Show, Drew Carey gets into the act with Ed Alonzo.

Friday, February 20, 2015

Magic on TV this week


Thanks to Stan at Magic Magazine for this update.

Just in case you hadn’t heard, the Academy Awards will be handed out on Sunday night. Hosting, and promising a bit of magic, is Neil Patrick Harris. So, you might want to set your recording device of choice.

The Oscars

Sunday, February 22, 7 p.m. E / 4 p.m. P, ABC

According to the network’s schedule, the actual broadcast of the award presentations begins at8:30 p.m. Eastern / 5:30 p.m. Pacific.

Ongoing Series on SyFy

Wizard Wars’ second series on Thursdays at 10 p.m. E/P; and Close Up Kings on Tuesday at 10 p.m. E/P.

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Magician Justin Flom on TV




The Late Late Show

Tuesday, February 10, 12:35 a.m.  E/P, CBS

Following Craig Ferguson’s departure, The Late Late Showhas featured a revolving cast of guest hosts. Next week, Wayne Brady welcomes Justin Flom to the set. Justin will be making sugar appear inside a borrowed bill and biting off his own finger (learnPull My Finger in the February issue or on M360).


Ongoing Series on SyFy

Troy: Street Magic on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. E/P; Wizard Wars’ second series on Thursdays at 10 p.m. E/P; and Close Up Kings on Thursdays at 11 p.m. E/P