What is the line between theme and cheesy? Is it good to have a “magic capital” outside of Vegas? A look inside why everyone in magic is trying to get on television. What is Danny Garcia going to be focusing on in 2010. If someone tried to break into Wayne Houchin’s girlfriends house would you try and stop DG from jumping through the burglar’s window and yelling at him?
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During our interview with Doug Henning bio author John Harrison he mentioned to iTricks that his book “Spellbound” has been optioned by a recognizable Hollywood screenwriter. His agreement prevented him from saying any more but he promised a press release should come out this Friday.
He’s written the to-date definitive book on the life of a magic legend and tonight he talks to you. John Harrison’s new tome Spellbound: The Wonder-Filled Life of Doug Henning is a great look a game changing magician who hasn’t had enough ink spilled in his honor.
Hot new magic clips from Daniel Madison, Marco Tempest and David Blaine. Cyril explains Asian audiences. Derren Brown comes to YouTube. Vote Brian Brushwood!
Newsmaker Interview:
• Morgan Strebler His new effect MOLTEN took two years and three false starts to come out. Hear the whole story.
We bid farewell to Ali Bongo. Derren Brown announces the name and dates for his new live show. Criss Angel’s new Mindfreak season might look a little different. And Neil Patrick Harris does the impossible and makes magic a red carpet event with the AMA awards.
NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW: Bizzaro and Smoothini You might recognize the names if you read iTricks, but both of these magicians are opening shows on the Las Vegas strip this Friday night at the Harley Davidson Cafe.
The Great Buck Howard gets a new trailer. Smallville gets a visit from a famous DC Universe magician. Barry and Stuart make the list. And NPH is involved in ever MORE magic awards.
ALSO our Newsmaker Interview this week is Eric DeCamps, the man on the cover of MUM magazine’s February 2009 issue. Also, he talks about his favorite new movie… The Wrestler.