Here is something cool for those of you into magic history and/or pulp magazines: a 1985 radio interview with Walter Gibson. Originally from WDST, this was posted to YouTube by user Gavin Callaghan. Very cool to hear!
I have been reading Thomas J Shimeld’s Walter B Gibson and the Shadow lately; if you are interested in the life of one of magic’s most important writers, check it out.
Like your magic rapid fire? Jibrizy has a new video of teens reacting to magic… I swear, he is just messing with this people now! If you want to see more of Jibrizy, go check out his YouTube page.
Today’s lead off video is from the Daily Mail and features magician Adam Keisner tipping off viewers (and readers) to the ways thieves target victims at ATMs. You can read the associated article here and see more of Adam over on his website.
Here’s an inside look at the Magic Castle from a new angle: Eater LA is focusing on the venue with a foodie’s perspective!
The Orlando Sentinel talked to Piff the Magic Dragon as he ventures out of the mythical kingdom of Las Vegas to do a few shows in the sunshine state!
There is one more round of Judges’ Cuts on America’s Got Talent before the live shows… perhaps Jibrizy and Les Twins will join the magic acts in the live shows!
The Voice-Tribune has a slideshow from the red carpet of Billy Topit Master Magician last week in Louisville.
Finally, the Yakima Herald profiles Ed Mejia, a magician for adults… and his careful to explain what they mean by adult shows!
This is a little long at just about 13 minutes, but what a great way to end the day. Steven Bridges just released this video featuring a complete sit down card routine. Make sure the boss isn’t around and enjoy!
See more of Steven on his official website.
Colin Cloud tapped into a very sound strategy for America’s Got Talent judges and used Mel B. as his volunteer for his most recent performance. It was enough to get him passed on to the next round. Kyle Eschen and Xavier Mortimer both ended their runs, though. This leaves magic with three acts (Cloud, Eric Jones and Demian Aditya) among the 36 acts going to the live shows.
Nate Staniforth is out on tour and stopped by Seattle’s New Day NW to promote his Real Magic Tour.
Check his other dates on his website.
Shawn Farquhar posted this appearance from this season of Masters Of Illusion on his YouTube page. You can see more of Shawn over on his website.