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Recorded in front of a live internet audience September 31st. Thanks to JB, Chris Kenner, Dave Buck and Andrei Jikh.
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Part I
Part II
Recorded in front of a live internet audience September 31st. Thanks to JB, Chris Kenner, Dave Buck and Andrei Jikh.
Most weekdays we have one of our iTricks.TV Staff members select one of the recently uploaded videos, post it here on the front page and explain why it’s awesome.
Click the thumbnail to see today’s video amongst the luxurious number of other magic clips.
Today, the staff member is Dezrah and the video is 
Master Class – Robert Harbin…
“Hate big-box magic? Get a history lesson and watch this performance from the creator and master of the Zig-Zag illusion: Robert Harbin.”
This video is only one of nearly 2,000 available at the newly revamped iTricks.TV.
If you have a video you want to see on iTricks.TV, make sure to send it to MagicVideos@iTricks.com. Keep your eye on iTricks.TV for our constantly updated feed.
Akira Fujii is a Japanese magician and a familiar face to TV viewers. He was partly responsible for the magic boom that swept Japan a few years ago, a period during which magicians could be seen on television every day.
He is best-known among laymen for the cards-from-mouth gag, but in fact he’s one of the most technically brilliant card and coin handlers out there.
Check out his YouTube channel to see examples of his excellent classic pass, cover pass, diagonal palm shift, coins across variations and more.
Neil Henley is a magic enthusiast and occasional performer who still hasn’t given up his day job. He lives near Tokyo, Japan, and is responsible for the Japanjin blog.
Mike Weatherford thinks Scarlett’s newest show at the Riviera is reminiscent of a bygone era. The problem is he doesn’t mean it as a compliment. Take the opening line to his review:
Scarlett and her Seductive Ladies of Magic.” They’re so … 2005.
But wait, it goes back further.
Tourists who see maybe one live show a year would be OK with it. Scarlett’s a big star, right? Must be, if she has her picture on billboards and stands on the stage where Frank Sinatra once sang (so did an alligator wrestler in “Splash,” but that’s another story).
But now, Tahiti Village and other time-shares are on the financial skids. For that matter, so is the Riv. A-list shows are discounting like mad. And Scarlett still seems so … 1989.
And just when you think this time machine only goes one way.
Slicker magicians say funny stuff when they work an old staple, a shell game of multiplying liquor bottles. Scarlett dresses up like Betty Boop and speaks not a word as she shuffles bottles.
A girl’s gotta use her charms. Fortunately for Scarlett, magic is still so … 1996.
Yipes.
Due to an unforeseen change in schedule, Apollo Robbins will not be conducting the iTricks Clinic tonight. Instead, the fine folks at theory11 (who just turned two years old) will be stopping by for an edition of iTricks Live.
“But iTricks,” you’re now saying. “who from theory11 will be a part of the broadcast?”
That’s for us to know and you to find out but rest assured, it will be well worth seeing. Also, we’re going to have some announcements about future Clinic guests.
Tonight. 9 p.m. EST. theory11 live chat. Bang. A. Gong.
Kostya Kimlat has a new effect entitled Warning. He’s also chock full of magic knowledge.
So, he has officially offered this magic trivia question for all of you to answer, the winner will get a copy of Warning. Here’s Kostya…
This creative magical genius was born in Courtright, Ontario. What was his name and what was his first trick to officially see print and in which year?
BONUS QUESTION: This magician also received a diploma for finishing the Tarbell Course in Magic. Which date, month and year was his diploma signed? Answer this one correctly (along with the first question) and you’ll also win my new “NO CARDS” Double-CD.
The first correct submission before September 8th will win a copy of Warning.
E-Mail your submissions to Kostya@KostyaMagic.com
Subject: Canadian Quiz
Best of Luck!
The magic community is a richer place when Rodney Reyes’ brain is cranking out this kind of insanity. Enjoy.