MagicTimes recently visited Rich and Tamara Marotta's new show at the Snapple Theater Center in New York City. The family friendly show titled "Magic & Zone" runs every Saturday afternoon. Pictured are the duo in their dressing room prior to the performance.(8/7/09: A Victor Cruz Photo).

Illusions Magic Bar recognized by CNN - Weblogs.baltimoresun.com
I thought I'd blogged about this already, but when I went back and looked, I realized I hadn't. Illusions Magic Bar (1025 S. Charles St.), the swanky South Baltimore lounge with regular live magic shows by Spencer Horsman (pictured), was recently ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:39:00 GMT

Daniels' son in £10k fraud rap - The Sun
MAGICIAN Paul Daniels helped his son escape jail today after he admitted stealing £10,000 from the NHS. Gary Daniels, 40, used his position as a hospital IT boss to mastermind the sophisticated computer scam. He authorised IT work which didn't ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:39:00 GMT

Great Cindini escapes 'jail'
This Saturday, it took the considerable skills of another premier escape artist to bust out of the old Mount Dora jail. Cindy Morrison, also know as the Great Cindini, helped bring attention to the jail's restoration efforts by again proving she's one slippery character.
Publ.Date : Mon, 03 Aug 2009 GMT

International Entertainer and Christian Magician Del Wilson To Perform - KUSH Radio
Magician Del Wilson will join the line up on center stage Friday night August 14 during the 2nd annual Love thy Neighbor kick-off event at Whitlock ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:09:48 GMT

Putting the Zing Back into Ringling - East Bay Express
At five-feet-eight, Alex Ramon would just about graze the shoulder line of a typical circus ringmaster. Indeed, Ramon is an anomaly in his chosen medium: small, quick, and wiry, with a narrow face and rubbery jaw line. The 24-year-old Richmond native ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:38:00 GMT

Learn Magic tricks with the Monday Mystics - Examiner.com
I’m often asked by students, parents, and aspiring hobbyists on where they can learn more about the Art of Magic. The majority of beginner magic books will tell you to visit the library, your local magic shop, or visit a variety of websites to learn more about the Art of Magic. These resources are useful but nothing beats finding a real-live person who can demonstrate a magic trick and provide the inside information on how to perform it correctly.
Publ.Date : Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:10:56 GMT

Sleight of hand Magicians from around the world compete for top title - SunJournal.com
A German illusionist levitates a table covered with a purple cloth, as fellow magicians scrutinize his every move. "Even though I know how it works, I just can't understand how it can work," mutters a rival. "That's magic for you."
Publ.Date : Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:16:31 GMT+00:00

Illusionist summons magic to convey Christian message - Colorado Springs Gazette
Christianity and magic have always had an uneasy relationship. But it doesn't have to be that way, says Cameron Radice, a 20-year-old Colorado Springs illusionist who peppers his shows with Christian references. "If I combine my Gospel message ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:56:00 GMT

Houdini, Whodini Thrill: Wake-Up Video - Newsroom.mtv.com
Before streaming video and iPods, before Blu Ray and IMAX, there was only one way to see the sort of illusions we take for granted: Stage magic. A strange combination of theatricality, science and hucksterism, stage magic set the precedent for the ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:02:00 GMT

Magicians get together today for Colon fest - Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Professionals who delve into the world of illusion, trickery and the supernatural -- and thousands of their admirers -- will gather here starting today through Saturday at the annual Abbott's Magic Get-Together.
Publ.Date : Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:28:18 GMT+00:00

South Korean magician astonishes with dove act - CCTV
South Korean magician Lee Eun Gyeol was the youngest performer at the World Magician Championships which concluded in Beijing last Friday. His tricks have inspired many followers, including Taiwan magician Liu Qian. Let's find out more.
Publ.Date : Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:21:19 GMT+00:00

Hocus pocus: Rockland library hosts magician - Abington Mariner
There was magic in the air at the Rockland Public Library on Monday. Magician Scott Jameson was on hand to entertain a crowd of about 140 kids and parents with an act featuring magic tricks and an array of juggling stunts. Jameson used playing cards ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:34:00 GMT

Criss Angel: The Technique Of Levitation On "Mind Freak" - Thaindian.com
Criss Angel sure knows how to pep up the format of his show so that people are forced to stay glued on to the screen. The season five of the "Mind Freak" promises to be another of a show stopper of sorts with the illusionist who will be seen ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:52:00 GMT

Winchester teen-magician pulls smiles out of a hat (The Winchester Star)
Although soon-to-be Winchester High School senior Josh Star isn't quite a doctor, he administers vital medication to sick and recovering children at Winchester Hospital every week. See what's up his sleeve
Publ.Date : Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:41:03 GMT

Colon makes magic happen - Battle Creek Enquirer
In the dark back room at Abbott Magic Co. in Colon, about 25 people gathered Thursday to watch hometown performer Gordon Miller. The walls and ceiling were adorned with posters of magicians. Years ago, Miller helped glue those posters to the ceiling ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Magician to appear in Fallbrook - Fallbrook Bonsal Village News
Las Vegas-based Carson Entertainment, with professional magician Garry Carson, has performed worldwide and been Advertisement featured on numerous TV specials in the US, Europe and Australia, most Advertisement recently appearing on Fox TV’s special "Masters of Illusion."
Publ.Date : Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:59:00 GMT

The magic of Scranton - Philadelphia Inquirer
SCRANTON - These days, it's best known as the setting of the quirky TV sitcom The Office, or as Electric City, because it operated the first electric trolley system. But it was daredevil Harry Houdini who lured me here - and he's been dead for 83 ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:23:00 GMT

Boston magician Jason Escape talks about entertaining Musikfest crowds with Houdini-like acts (The Express-Times)
When I first saw Jason Escape perform on Musikfest's opening weekend, I had one question I was determined to ask him: Why did you wake up one morning and decide to suspend yourself in the air, tied up in ropes, and crack jokes in front of an audience?
Publ.Date : Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:15:31 GMT

If Criss Angel is dead, he ain't no angel - San Francisco Examiner
Everyone is wondering Criss Angel is dead. We'll find out soon enough, I supppose. What I do know already is that if Criss Angel is dead, he ain't no real angel.
Publ.Date : Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:34:00 GMT