Darren Romeo, "The Voice Of Magic," who has been performing at the Flamingo in Las Vegas for the past six months was abruptly cancelled last week. Rumors in the press explain the dismissal due to legal action taken by his former producer or manager. In the meantime it looks like Siegfried & Roy, who like Romeo, have taken him under their wing and are planning on helping him produce a full-evening show for one of the casinos. Kenneth Feld and Bernie Yuman have also been linked to this endeavor.
--To read the Jun. 9 article in the Las Vegas Sun by Kate Maddox titled "Romeo disappears from Flamingo" click: HERE.
--To read Norm's article on this in the Jun. 9 Las Vegas Review-Journal click: HERE.(6/12)

An unidentified photo of Robert Harbin doing the sawing in half illusion was used in the Jun. 8 New York Times for the article titled "If Microsoft Is Sawed in Half" by Linda Greenhouse. The photo which is credited to Corbis-Bettman appeared on the cover of the business section.(6/12)

Richard Turner, George Saterial, Steve Bedwell, Jeff Steele, Len Reid, Whit Haydn, The Arlingtons, and Brandon Scott appearing at the Magic Castle in Los Angeles, on Jun. 12-18. Richard Turner lectures on Sunday Jun. 18.(6/12)

NEW JERSEY: B.J. Hickman lectures on Wednesday Jun. 14 at 8pm for JMMRT at the V.F.W. (Pennsylvania Railroad Ave., two blocks from the NJ Transit - Linden train station) in Linden, New Jersey. For more information phone Al Hillman at: 732-257-3456. Cost to non-members is $12.(6/12)

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NEW YORK: A special magic auction takes place on Wednesday Jun. 14 at 7-10pm at Reuben's Restaurant (corner of 38th and Madison) in New York City. Auctioneer Lenny Greenfader told MagicTimes that items will include many books and tricks -- a portion of the items were donated to the magic club by the estates of deceased members. Admission is $3 per person.(6/13)

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"Under No Illusion" is the title of the new Paul Daniels autobiography which was published on May 15 by Blake Publishing Ltd. in England. Paul Daniels is one of the best and best known magicians in the world. Although he is not known to US audiences, he is very recognizable to the rest of the planet where his weekly TV show has been syndicated. His 16-year run on BBC-TV with "The Paul Daniels Magic Show" and later variations had him performing more magic on television than anyone prior or since. For the first time Daniels spills it all. Reading this book will give you insight into the man who as a child saw his 6-week old brother die and was brought up in a very poor environment during WWII. You see the life that shaped his personality and his drive to succeed. Daniels also discusses his thinking behind the career choices he made and the problems he encountered. Although the book can drag at times the majority of it is fascinating and very entertaining. We can always learn when we read about the greats who preceded us and when we can read it in their own words it makes it that much more important. The 325+ page hard-cover book with attractive color dust jacket also contains 16 pages of photographs with very funny captions. I ordered this book last month from Amazon UK and received it in the US in an amazing four days. Total cost was £13.59 plus £4.95 for air mail postage for a total of £18.54 (around US $28.00) which is not bad considering the book's suggested retail price is US $26.00. To order your copy from Amazon UK click: HERE.(6/14)

Penn & Teller are performing at the Hollywood Theater at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV on Jun. 15-21. For more information and tickets phone: 800-929-1111.(6/14)

It seems that in 1995 the North Korean government wanted to book David Copperfield in Pyongyang. Arrangements were made to have North Korean diplomats fly to Vegas to see the show and negotiate a deal - which did not work out at the end. To read the Jun. 12 Peter Maass article in the New Republic click: HERE.(6/14)

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"The Rugrats' Magic Adventure," whose illusions were created by Jim Steinmeyer, opened on Friday Jun. 9 at Universal Studios Hollywood. To read the Jun. 8 L.A. Times article by Laurie K. Schenden titled "Rugrats' 'Magic' The Nickelodeon cartoon series characters are brought to life for Universal Studios show." click: HERE.(6/15)

OHIO: Bob King lectures for the Toledo Society of Magicians, IBM Ring #68 on Sunday Jun. 18 at 3pm at the Masonic Temple Building (910 Phillips Ave.) in Toledo. Cost is $5 for members and $10.00 for non-members. For more information phone The Magic Studio at: 419-478-8781 or e-mail: office@magicstudioonline.com.(6/15)

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Jay Alexander performs at the Coyote Point Museum in San Mateo, CA on Friday Jun. 16 at 5:30pm as part of a "School's Out at the Point" fund-raiser. Admission is a $100 donation per family. For more information phone:650-342-7755.(6/16)

Bob Pritikin's new magic venture called the "Squished Eyeball Theater (World Class Magic with a Touch of Terror)" at the Union Square Playhouse in San Francisco is profiled in the San Francisco Examiner. To read the Jun. 14 article by Edvins Beitiks titled "Scared Silly: Squished Eyeball Theater serves up magic, horror and gross-outs -- all with tongue firmly in cheek" click: HERE.(6/16)

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Christian the Magician performs at the Concert Pavilion at City Hall (31 S. Summit Ave) in Gaithersburg, MD on Saturday Jun. 17 at 7-9pm. Admission is Free. For more information phone: 301-258-6350.(6/17)

ILLINOIS: Aldo Colombini lectures at Midwest Magic in Franklin Park on Monday Jun. 19 at 7pm. Cost is $20 per person. For more information phone: 847-455-4288.(6/17)

PRESS RELEASE: ALEXANDER EXPOSES THE SECRETS OF HIS AMAZING MENTALISM ROUTINES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HIS NEW BOOK, “MYSTERIES FOR THE MIND".

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Adam Bruggeman, a 14-year old magician,  who performs under the name Adam Trent is profiled in the Boulder Daily Camera. "I dream of being a famous entertainer... A lot of people have dreams but never follow them. I think it would be great to be a David Copperfield." He will also be competing at the IBM convention in Buffalo, NY next month. To read the Jun. 15 Tori Peglar article titled "Music and magic" click: HERE.(6/18)

David Oliver, Jamy Ian Swiss, Todd Robbins, Rocco, and Peter Samelson appear at Monday Night Magic on Jun. 19 at 8pm in NYC. For tickets call Ticketmaster at: 212-307-4100.(6/18)

ENGLAND: Stephen Tucker lectures for IBM Ring #25 which is being hosted by the Watford Association of Magicians (WAM) on Tuesday Jun. 20. The lecture is free to members and £5 for non-members.(6/18)

NEW JERSEY: Chris Capehart lectures for the South Jersey Sorcerers on Monday Jun. 19 at 8pm at The Mays Landing Diner (Rt. 40) in Mays Landing. Lecture is free to members and $5 to non-members. For more information phone: 609-487-7606.(6/18)

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