Blaine destroys the brains of a restaurant staff, Keith Barry makes another sports prediction with thousands of Euros in the balance, David Copperfield steps up his schedule in December and bad magic photos get kicked around
Newsmaker Interview:
• Jamie Grant The author of Magic Friday and iTricks Reviews talks about MINDvention. The products with the biggest buzz, the behind-the-scenes gossip and who had the most devastating performance?
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Carl Ballantine dies at 92. Keith Barry’s Deal Or No Deal gets a big budget. Rudy Coby needs your help.
Newsmaker Interview:
• De’vo We are thankful to help with a really awesome charity partially put on by this XCM legend.
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The Guest:
• Andrew Mayne
How prestigious is performing at the White House? Who is the oddest celebrity you’ve ever seen perform magic? How hard is it to open a show in Las Vegas? Why do all the networks love the idea of magicians solving mysteries?
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Above is a picture of Tommy Wonder’s Floating Bird Cage act. It is currently on the metaphorical block, at eBay. At the time of this writing with a little over three days remaining, the bidding has reached over $8,500 and we’d be surprised if it didn’t at least cross into five figures by the time the final offer is made.
We found this listing (thanks to our Weekend Warrior Andrew Webb) at the Genii Forum where head honcho Richard Kaufman had this to say.
I can’t believe that Tommy’s entire stage act is for sale on eBay. How sad. I also think it’s a mistake to simply sell it to the highest bidder. It should be sold to someone who really cares about it and will possibly perform it–not someone who will just keep it in boxes.
Included in the Bird Cage auction are boots and green jacket. But that’s not all, the Floating Bird Cage is only the most popular item of Tommy Wonder’s now for sale on eBay. Click here to find listings for his Bronze Head, Bowling Ball Trick, a coin trick and a coin and shell trick.
What do you folks think? Sad? Great opportunity? Get your bids in and then discuss in the comments thread.
Penn & Teller update their iPhone App with MMS. Women in Boxes is now free on The Internet, legally. Simon Drake consulted on one of 2009’s most anticipated movies. Did Criss Angel change the plot to his Luxor show?
Newsmaker Interview:
• Andi Gladwin Gearing up for this year’s Session convention. Find out who’s attending and why the 90 seats allotted will go fast.
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The Guest:
• Chris Kenner
How would the man who runs David Copperfield’s show handle Antonio Casanova’s current issues with his new stage? Feud updates and moderation between Marco Tempest v. The Twins & Luke Jermay v. Gerry McCambridge. Is 19 to young to star in a Vegas show?
–Bullets After Dark by John Bannon available for exclusive pre-order from Big Blind Media! Order now and receive two free ebooks from Bannon!
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P&T chart a return course for NYC. Criss Angel is back in the Vegas top ten with Believe. David Copperfield’s crew pulls some pranks. Are you ready for Magic Week?
Newsmaker Interview:
• Gerry McCambridge He just performed his 900th show in Vegas but that’s not stopping this outspoken performer. Gerry holds nothing back in this interview explaining why he “absolutely” has a beef with fellow mentalism act Luke Jermay. Do NOT miss this one.
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