Reports are coming in to us from some of our readers that Mindfreak is not yet available on the Xbox Live Marketplace as we previously reported. Although the deal has been struck between Microsoft and A&E, we will have to wait a little longer for HD Angel.
Thanks to iTricks reader Chris for the tip.
We now have the entire five-part series When Thurston Came To Town uploaded, this is the first installment. It beats out a 1932 Thurston performance in Cleveland and Servilla’s Dancing Parasols and Butterflies as our favorite clip uploaded in the last 24 hours.
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In a guest column on the Vegas Popular blog, which have been by and large very enjoyable, Vegas vet Frank Lieberman takes a look at the evolution of Sin City entertainment. He pines for the days of reasonably priced shows when workers like Frank, Sammy, Dean and Joey started on time for both of their shows nightly.
The most interesting part of the column however comes at the end and suggests that Vegas is not doing all that it can for it’s entertainment future.
Tom Jones and David Copperfield are regulars in the Hollywood Theatre, but Sturm says that it’s “not easy finding emerging talent. Newer performers today play it safe by being the opening for a major concert artist, so it’s difficult to find anyone willing to take a chance.” When asked how many Cirque du Soleil show is too many, Sturm replied, “to be fair, it’s a question I can’t answer. It’s mind-boggling and it sure beats doing risky Broadway shows. They’re a great marketing tool for hotels. They’re the preeminent show producers with the most talented people willing to spend unbelievable amounts of money. You can’t ask for more.”
Although, magic acts have undeniably hit a frantic stride in Vegas it is interesting to think of what will be next, instead what is happening now. What happens when these legends hang it up or the public does the unthinkable and stops going to see Cirque du Soleil shows?
According to Paul Gross’ blog, Paul Kozak is going to be officially named the 2007 recipient of the Merlin Award for Comedy Magic and will be bestowed the honor by Criss Angel and internet model/Austin Power’s starlet Cindy Margolis.
We will try and track down some pictures for you after it goes down, but here are Paul’s words of encouragement for one of the Madmen of Comedy and Magic…
Nobody works harder than Koz, and if anyone deserves this, it truly is him. Congratulations, Kozak!
Read our post about the original announcement here.
Aside from being an otherworldly talent when it comes to sleight of hand, Eric DeCamps is a really nice guy. He is opening a new show in Manhattan beginning in May, everyone at iTricks highly recommends you see the man at work. Here’s the information…
After decade of private performances I am pleased to announce I will be opening a new show for the public.
An Evening of Intimate Magic with Eric DeCamps is a presentation of parlour magic in the tradition of past masters of magic such as Johann Nepomuk Hofzinger, Bartholomew Bosco and Max Malini. The performances will take place in The Lincoln Room located at the 3 West Club, 3 West 51st Street in New York City.
The show will open on May 2 and will be repeated every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm through June 20. Because of the intimacy of the performance, seating will be limited to (40) guests per show.
Thank you and I hope to see you then.
For tickets and more information, please go to: www.EricDeCamps.com
Also, in an iTricks exclusive we have Mr. DeCamps one line review for the sword and sandals bloodfest 300. In case you are one of those people who relies on the opinions of close up magicians for your movie picks.
Did you see 300 yet? I did and it’s awesome.
-Eric DeCamps
You CAN NOT miss this egg transposition from Hiro Sakai sent to us from iTricks.TV viewer Joel Tempongko. Really fantastic and high in protein. It beats out a great moving tagline effect and Matthew Torres’ version of Hovercard as our favorite clip uploaded in the last 24 hours.
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The Western Star of Canada has a look into the current developments of mentalist Jeremy Bennett. He’s recently completed his first DVD and is looking to secure some 
broadcast time on either a Canadian or American broadcast network. Here is a look at what folks can expect when the DVD hits shelves as well as where Bennett hopes to take it.
The DVD itself is going to be a half-hour television special in which he performs magic in front of complete strangers on the street. Effects included in the DVD are: ripping a piece of string through his neck; shattering a wine glass standing 20 feet away from it using nothing but the power of his mind, as well as levitating off the ground inches away from complete strangers on the street.
Bennett said if all goes well there is a really good chance he will be commissioned to shoot another six episodes of Believe all around the world, with the first three in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and China.
Keep a look out for Jeremy Bennett, the pride of Flat Bay, Alberta, Canada.
