Archive for the 'Escape' Category

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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Watch Aussie Underwater Escape

Posted by Editor on February 17th, 2010
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Thanks to Tim Ellis for sending this along, it’s video of Cosentino escaping four padlocks and a pair of handcuffs underwater in the Melbourne Aquarium. Check out the video here or read all about it here.

Eddie Izzard: Escapologist

Posted by Editor on February 2nd, 2010

Apparently, in the new Eddie Izzard documentary Believe the British comic/actor’s history as a street performer and escapologist is explored. You can allegedly see the film for free if you sign up for EpixHD.

We wonder how much more difficult it is to escape from a straight jacket in heels. Thanks to iTricks reader Robert Ruse for the tip.

Old School Australian News Footage Of River Escape

Posted by Editor on January 14th, 2010

Tuesday, we brought you word that Australian magician Cosentino plans to recreate Houdini’s bound escape from the Yarra river exactly 100 years after Ol’ Double H successfully attempted the stunt. Today, we bring you 20 years in the past to see Tim Ellis attempt the same feat.

Cool stuff. For the record, Ellis tells iTricks via email that he is happy to see the someone else tackle the famous escape.

iTricks.com Magic Week In Review: 11.29.06

Posted by Editor on November 30th, 2009

The Guests:
Murray Hatfield
Dan Sperry

Are magicians naturally suited to play the villain? What is everyone thankful for? What can we expect from Greg Frewin’s new CBC special? Also, our guests tell us how life is on one of the biggest national magic tours and how you could end up on next year’s bill.

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iTricks.com Magic Week In Review: 10.25.06

Posted by Editor on October 27th, 2009

The Guest:
Joe Monti

The lead creative and magic consultant for Criss Angel Mindfreak helps us figure out what the dangers of filming in 3D are, how much we should be reporting on the Pendragon trail and if Tommy Wonder’s act should have been sold to a collector on eBay.

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iTricks.com Magic Week in Review: 09.20.09

Posted by Editor on September 21st, 2009

The Guest:
Nathan Burton

How will Keith Barry do on Discovery? How will Penn & Teller do as private eyes on ABC? How can Harry Potter get you paid?

Also, listen for a possibly HUGE offer from Nathan. It could be your big break.

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