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iTricks Magic Stars Podcast 03.11.10

Posted by Editor on March 11th, 2010

We have a resolution in the Pendragon case. Steve Cohen blows the mind of a New York Times reporter. David Blaine helps out the Marriage Ref.

And as always, your David Copperfield tour dates.

Newsmaker Interview: Mike Weatherford the author of the Las Vegas Review-Journals front page story about the backstage happening surrounding the Scarlett’s Las Vegas shows. It’s a must read and a must listen interview for all the behind-the-scenes details that didn’t make it to print. Read the story here.

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iTricks.com Magic Week In Review: 02.28.10

Posted by Editor on March 4th, 2010

The Guest:
John Sturk

What is the most profitable element of magic? Is Criss Angel really riding around on a bike made of bones? With all the old acts closing in Vegas, what should take their place? The latest on Tom Mullica and the strangest place you’ve ever seen magic done.

- Trick Shop Magic Find out what is new including great stuff from Eric Jones, Criss Angel, Roberto Giobbi & the classic Electric Touch from Yigal Mesika.

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iTricks Magic Stars Podcast 02.11.10

Posted by Editor on February 12th, 2010

Jon Heder plays a magician and demonstrates a few tricks for a reviewer. Penn Says gets a DVD release. Penn slams Obama. Derren Brown gets nominated for his second Olivier.

And as always, your David Copperfield tour dates.

Newsmaker Interview: Marcus Eddie he is the co-star of the new theory11 DVD Five with Danny Garcia. Hear about how the project came together and what is next.

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iTricks.com Magic Week In Review: 02.07.10

Posted by Editor on February 9th, 2010

The Guest:
Ivan Amodei

We talk with the author of the new book Magic’s Most Amazing Stories tells us some of the best tales from the book including an all time classic embarrassing thumb tip story.

- Trick Shop Magic Find out what is new including great stuff from John Kennedy, Dave Bendix, Peter Nardi and a classic from Corrinda.

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iTricks.com Magic Week In Review: 01.31.10

Posted by Editor on January 31st, 2010

The Guest:
Shane Black

What would you do if you were called out of the audience of Ellen and asked to perform? How young is too young to perform on stage? Now that David Copperfield’s legal troubles might be drawing to a close, what are the net effects on his popularity with lay people? Who is the greatest non-magic magician alive?

- Trick Shop Magic Get the classic 13 Steps To Mentalism right now!

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iTricks Magic Stars Podcast 01.28.10

Posted by Editor on January 28th, 2010

An audience member fries Ellen on her own show. Big developments in the David Copperfield case. An update on Losander’s injury.

Newsmaker Interview: Steve Haynes The creator of Hand Out 500 talks with us about his beginnings in magic and all about his career as a bartender. Which tricks are absolutely killer from behind the bar? How drunk is optimally drunk for a spectator? How do you get chicks with bar magic? All is revealed!

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A Look At Steve Cohen’s Chamber Magic Show

Posted by Editor on January 28th, 2010

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Once thought to be only a plaything of the opulent and influential, Steve Cohen “The Millionaire’s Magician” was kind enough to open his doors to the local New York City NBC affiliate to record his show Chamber Magic. Glance quickly! For we don’t know how long the proletariat might have to view this act.

Steve also has a blog you can find here.