Archive for the 'Stunt' Category

iTricks Magic Week in Review: Joe Monti

Posted by Editor on August 22nd, 2010

The Guest:
Joe Monti

Magician, creative consultant and comedian Joe Monti discusses what makes a magician likable on stage and on television. Also, why any of the four magicians left on America’s Got Talent should win over the 10-year-old opera prodigy.

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iTricks.com Magic Week In Review: 05.09.10

Posted by Editor on May 12th, 2010

The Guests:
Brett Loudermilk

How do you dress up a sideshow act? We get the backstage scoop from Todd Robbin’s new play Play Dead. David Blaine’s new stunt is revealed and Criss Angel ruins a luau.

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iTricks.com Magic Week In Review: 04.12.10

Posted by Editor on April 11th, 2010

The Guests:
Eric DeCamps
Paul Gertner

Is science going to destroy magic? Why does Nic Cage love playing illusionists? The latest on Lance Burton and make sure you listen for your chance to get tickets to SAM’s Salute to Magic in New York City!

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iTricks Magic Stars Podcast 04.08.10

Posted by Editor on April 9th, 2010

The Steve Wyrick theater is reopening but with a new name. Another Vegas show is headed to the Jersey Shore and the latest new on Lance.

Newsmaker Interview: Sean Fields the inventor and consultant for recent season’s of Mindfreak talks about performance and practice.

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iTricks.com Magic Week In Review: 04.04.10

Posted by Editor on April 6th, 2010

The Guests:
Shimshi

When he was a boy, our guest Shimshi saw Lance Burton on television in Israel and decided he wanted to be a Las Vegas magician. Now he reflects on his inspiration’s departure from the Monte Carlo. The America’s Got Talent survivor also gives his sure fire tips to be a success on the show. ALSO find out how you can dress up all your tired old bits by thinking character first.

- Trick Shop Magic Find out what is new including great stuff like Rewind by Mickael Chatelain, Athos by Paolo Cavalli and Titanas and New York Coin Seminar – Volumes 11, 12 and 13.

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The Award For Most Clever Hook For A Blindfold Drive Goes To…

Posted by Editor on March 31st, 2010

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Blindfold drives are a staple of mentalism, but how often can you season it up with a piping hot corporate embarrassment currently affecting millions of drivers?

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (Wireless Flash – FlashNews) – One daredevil magician may single-handedly be able to clear Toyota’s name.

On April 10, mentalist Nino Cruz will try to drive a 2010 Toyota Scion through the streets of Crystal Lake, Illinois, blindfolded.

The stunt will benefit the Raue Center For The Arts – and perhaps the suffering Toyota company, too.

Since this is all Cruz’s idea, he promises not to sue Toyota like everyone else should something go wrong…

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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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