Finally, the Detroit Free Press reports Larry Thompson, who portrayed Mr. Whoodini on the Detroit area show Bozo’s Big Top during the 1970s, passed away at the age of 76 last week. In addition to being a performing magician he was a teacher and ran a company promoting educational school assemblies. We found a complete 1975 episode of Bozo’s Big Top with Larry playing Mr. Whoodini posted on YouTube by someone who attended that very taping as a child. You can see it here.
First up we have Colin Cloud talking about his latest experience on America’s Got Talent: The Champions. The finals start next week… Jon Dorenbos will appear as well as Shin Lim, who spoke to producers about his AGT: Champions experience here.
Meanwhile, over on the new CBS series The World’s Best Matt Johnson and Justin Flom are continuing on to the next round of the global talent competition.
We’ll have more TV magic a little later today. Y’all stay warm until then!
Matt Johnson’s fate on The World’s Best will be determined tonight (CBS, check those local listings) and as we all wait to see what happens he visited The World’s Best host James Corden on his other CBS show, The Late Late Show.
Meanwhile, on that other big ol’ network reality variety talent show America’s Got Talent: The Champions it was announced that two wildcard acts would join the eight first round finalists in the finals. Ventriloquist (and former AGT champion) Darci Lynne Farmer and NFL player turned magician Jon Dorenbos were awarded those spots.
The new episode of America’s Got Talent: The Champions (airing tonight on NBC, check you local listings) and will feature the magic of Shin Lim, whose performance is the officially leaked clip of the week, and illusionist Cosentino.
Speaking of TV, Matt Johnson was on the new CBS talent show World’s Best last night. Did Matt go on to the next round? Well, we’ll have to tune Wednesday (the show’s regular night) to see. If you missed the premiere it will be re-aired Tuesday on CBS. One surprise was that Barry and Stuart’s Stuart MacLeod was among the panel of global judges.
The new issue of Vanish Magazine is out with Matt Johnson on the cover. Download your free digital copy (or buy a physical one) on the mag’s website.
Minnesota’s Star-Tribune reports Justin Flom will be part of the CBS reality competition show The World’s Best, which premieres after the big football game with the trademarked name this Sunday. You can catch a glimpse of Justin and Canada’s Matt Johnson in the official trailer, too!
Ozy.com has a nice article on the rise of women in magic that spotlights several up and coming female performers.
Vince Williams joined KSAT’s SA Live Monday to share his magic with San Antonio.
The Daily Press spoke to Anthony Hernandez ahead of his Saturday show at the Barstow Community College Performing Arts Center and got advice for aspiring magicians.
Deadline is reporting Hulu has struck a $2 million dollar deal for The Untitled Amazing Johnathan Documentary… so you might be catching it at home sooner than you think!
