Re-Animator!

Posted by Editor on September 2nd, 2010
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Recently acquired from the estate of Dr. Hans Berlitz. A fully functional Re-Animator, circa 1915. Dr. Berlitz experimented in re-animating small animals like bats and parts of animals such as a monkeys paw.

It was also rumored that he could use the machine to teleport in-animate objects and open holes into other dimensions. The device comes inside an old aged wood box (and itself is primarily wood) about 14 by 12 inches and 14 inches tall. It has laboratory labels in German on the box.

When you unlatch the bottom, the top of the box pulls off to reveal the Re-Animator.
A machine with working brass gauge, dials, switches, lights, plasma chamber, sound and even a working smoke exhaust pipe.

The machine is activated by inserting a key into the lower front control panel. The second tier of the device has an “engine” made of wood on the outside with lights, brass tubes, steam vent and an active “plasma” chamber.

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iTricks Magic Stars Podcast 09.02.10

Posted by Editor on September 2nd, 2010

Nathan Burton is here again to talk about the FIRST MAGICIAN EVER IN THE AMERICA’S GOT TALENT FINALS! Why did Michael Grasso advance and Murray didn’t? We lay out the incredible challenge ahead for Grasso as he has to top his great performance twice in the next TWO weeks if he wants to be the first magician to win.

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Magicians Without Borders Takes Their Craft Around The World

Posted by Editor on September 2nd, 2010

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We’ve been in touch with Michael “Six” Muldoon, an New York City magician who’s part of a pretty awesome cause. Magicians Without Borders is designed to bring the a magic experience to people who would most enjoy it in impoverished areas across the world.

Most recently, Six and fellow MwB member (Devonte) Roque Rafael Rosero went to El Salvador.

They are perfect for the children in El Salvador,” (Founder Tom) Verner said. “They are like ideal older brothers or young uncles for these children.”

Since that first trip in 2008, Rosero said, he’s traveled to El Salvador three times, and hopes to return again in July.

“Living in poverty, you sometimes ask yourself, what’s so special about me?” Rosero said. “Magic adds that uniqueness.”

Very cool stuff, Six is sending us a video from his latest trip which we will post here.

RUMOR: Penn & Teller Creative Control Might DQ WWE Apperance

Posted by Editor on September 2nd, 2010

According to Wrestling news site SEScoops.com, Penn & Teller are currently at odds with WWE brass over how much control the wrestling writers will have over what they say during the RAW broadcast they’re set to host on September 20th. The negotiations are so tight that they’ve again been pulled off the schedule.

To be fair, the comedy bits written for guests on RAW aren’t exactly David Mamet and Penn & Teller could probably freestyle something just as entertaining that keeps kayfabe.

Either way, it’s a cliffhanger, which considering the venue is pretty fitting.

Penn & Teller Again Taken Off WWE Guest Host Roster

Posted by Editor on September 2nd, 2010

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The hokey pokey continues with Penn & Teller’s listing as guest hosts for the September 20th RAW show has again be removed from World Wrestling Entertainment’s official site. It could very easily come back but for now… it’s gone. Penn tweeted about gearing up for the show on August 27th.

What does it mean?

The Best Show Money Can Buy [Columns]

Posted by Bizzaro on September 2nd, 2010

Bizzaro-1.jpgToday I decided to post a bit of a rant that has always bugged me from time to time. Very similar to things I discuss on my site “Why Am I Stuck In Magician Hell“. Enjoy.

I have something I want to talk about today. It’s something that plagues magic to no end. It’s not endless performances of linking rings nor the bad choice of attire that some adorn themselves with. It’s money.

I have seen too many rich kids who decide they wanna do magic instead of getting a real job and thus populate the landscape with expensive props and mediocre performances. I have news for all of you people with more money than sense: No amount of cash can make you a great magician.

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