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Monday - July 17, 2000 |
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New IBM president Jack Greenberg is profiled in a
Post-Gazette article. The article traces his interest in magic
from childhood through today. As a child he was inspired by Gene
Kelly's brother Fred who was a magician. He has a collection of
thousands of magic books and continues to perform today for small
groups. He recalls a time during Hanukah when he produced rabbits
out of a hat his two children. Greenberg reminisces, "They
kept those rabbits... They'd put leashes on them and walk them all
over the place." To read the Jul. 17 article by Rebecca Sodergren titled "Newsmaker Jack Greenberg: Magic still
captivates him after 61 years" click: HERE.(7/17)
Bruce Cervon, Handsome Jack, Dana Daniels, John George, Fenik,
Matt Marcy, Andy Amyx, and Allen Hayden appearing at the Magic
Castle in Los Angeles, on Jul. 17-23. Pavel lectures on Sunday
Jul. 23.(7/17)
When asked about David Blaine at
a recent
"X-Men" premier David Copperfield sneered commenting,
"He walks the streets making no money." To read the Jul.
16 New York Post, Page Six gossip by Richard Johnson, Paula Froelich, and Chris Wilson click: HERE.(7/17)
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-VOLUME: 31 / ISSUE:
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Tuesday - July 18, 2000 |
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 Penn
Jillette plays Albert in the newly released movie "Fear of
Fiction." The New York Times review describes his character
as, "...a motormouth obsessed with garage bands. A big man
with huge hands wrapped around a tiny steering wheel, Albert riffs
on music as intensely as he drives." And they describe him
as, "Mr. Jillette's gig as a performer is to pull everyone
else along with him; he has his own gravitational field." To
read the Jul. 13 review by Elvis Mitchel titled "Taking a
Ride Around the Writer's Block." You will need to Join the NY
Times for free to read this. Click: HERE.(7/18)
The Magic of Damian (Damian Muniz) will be performing
close-up magic at the following clubs in New York: Amazuras in
Queens on Jul. 21, Chelsea Lounge in Manhattan on Jul. 22, and Krash
in Queens on Jul. 24.(7/18)
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-VOLUME: 31 / ISSUE:
933 |
Wednesday - July 19, 2000 |
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 David
Blaine's next TV special has been scheduled to air on Wednesday
Nov. 29 at 10pm on ABC-TV. Tentatively titled "David Blaine
3" it's big finish will be a live segment from New York City
where Blaine's "Frozen Alive" stunt will conclude when
he comes out of a block of ice in which he has been buried in for
the previous 72 hours. The rest of the show will feature him
performing magic on the streets of Manhattan. To read the Jul. 17 Zap2It.com
article titled "It's Ice, Ice Baby For Magician Blaine"
click: HERE.(7/19)
J. Wm. "Mr. Joe" Johnson is scheduled to appear
live on Hometown Today on KSN-TV (NBC affiliate) on Thursday Jul.
20 at 6am. The show airs in the Joplin, MO area.(7/19)
Bob Stone performs at the Buena
Park Library District (7150
La Palma Ave.) in Buena Park, CA on Jul. 20 at 7pm. For more
information phone: 714-826-4100, Ext. 126.(7/19)
PRESS RELEASE: CODY S. FISHER'S FIFTY-TWO THOUGHTS RELEASED...
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-VOLUME: 31 / ISSUE:
934 |
Thursday - July 20, 2000 |
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 PAX
TV which gave us magic specials by Marc Salem and Larry Wilson has
announced plans for, "Masters Of Illusion," a weekly
magic series whose first of 22 scheduled episodes will air on Oct.
2. The one-hour shows will feature all types of magic including
close-up and mentalism. To kickoff the series they will air the
"2000 World Magic Awards'' (the 1999 Awards Show aired on
FOX-TV last year) on September 25 at 8-10pm ET. The series will
air on Mondays at 8-9pm ET and will culminate in May 2001 with the
"2001 World Magic Awards." To read the Jul. 19 company
press release titled "Every Monday Night...Right Before Your
Very Eyes...PAX TV Presents...`Masters of Illusion!'" click: HERE.(7/20)
"Magic: The Science of Illusion'' is a new exhibit
at the California Science Center in Exposition Park in California.
The Exhibit, which features a number of illusions, opens on Jul.
22 features information on how "...magicians use psychology,
physics, math, engineering and the art of performance to create
complex, and visually stunning effects." Consultants on the
project which will run through Feb. 28, 2001 were Penn &
Teller, Jade, Max Maven, Goldfinger & Dove, Doug Henning, Jim
Steinmeyer and Milt Larsen. There is also a live magic show
presented at the Abracadabra Theater. To read the Jul. 18 company
press release titled "Get Into the Act! 'Magic: The Science
of Illusion' at the California Science Center Opening July 22,
2000" click: HERE.(7/20)
Guy Lanphere will be selling collectible
magic and
theatrical posters at the San Francisco Antiques &
Collectibles Market on Jul. 22-23 at the Herbst Pavilion at Fort
Mason Center. Admission to the market is $5. For more information
phone Bill Weinstein at 707-578-7772. To read a San Francisco
article on the Market click: HERE.(7/20)
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-VOLUME: 31 / ISSUE:
935 |
Friday - July 21, 2000 |
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Teller is starring in
the MGM Movie "The Fantastics" based on New York's
longest running play. The movie was made five years ago and is
finally being released. It also stars Joel Grey and Joey McIntyre
and is scheduled to open in New York, Los Angeles and San
Francisco on Sep. 22 and should be released on video at the end of
the year. To read the Jul. 16 Playbill article titled "Eric
Grode's STAGE TO SCREEN: Fantasticks Found & Reddin Rages on
the Small Screen" click: HERE.(7/21)
David Copperfield performs at Caesar's Palace in Atlantic
City, NJ on Jul. 21-23 and then moves to the Foxwood Casino in
Ledyard, CT from Jul. 28 through Aug. 4.(7/21)
Penn & Teller perform at the Oneida Pavillion in Green
Bay, WI on Jul. 21-22 at 9pm. Tickets are $10 per person. For more
information and tickets phone 800-895-0071.(7/21)
Jerry Sadowitz whose magic shows sold out in London for
the past two weeks was extended with a few more shows this weekend
at the Soho Theatre (21 Dean Street) in London. For tickets and
information phone: 020 7478 0100.(7/21)
The
"Magic: The Science of Illusion" exhibit which opens on
Saturday at the California Science Center is previewed in a Los
Angeles Times article. To read the Jul. 20 article by Jon
Matsumoto titled "Sleight of Hand's Weird Science California
Science Center's 'Magic' exhibit looks at the principles of
illusion" click: HERE.(7/21)
David Blaine
was asked what he is afraid of, "Insects. I'm afraid of germs
and mosquitos," he said. To read the Jul. 20 Toledo Blade
article by Elaine Liner click: HERE.(7/21)
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Saturday - July 22, 2000 |
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Siegfried & Roy are interviewed in the August issue of
Esquire Magazine. Memorable quotes include Roy speaking about
competition, "Rivalry helps partnership. Siegfried and I are
partners, but at the same time, we are competitors. Each one wants
the spotlight. Each one fights for it. Guess who gets it? The cat.
Cats always get the spotlight." Siegfried speaks of creating
a new show, "Liberace taught us that when you change your
show, never change more than 50 percent. Be recognized for what
you have done best." To read Siegfried & Roy's wisdoms
interview by Bill Zehme click: HERE.(7/22)
The Amazing Kreskin performs at the Oneida Pavillion in Green
Bay, WI on Jul. 23 at 9pm. Admission is free. For more information
phone 800-895-0071.(7/22)
Andrew Martin and his Science of Magic show are featured
in the Toledo Blade. Martin will be performing on Saturday Jul. 22
at 1pm and 3pm at COSI Toledo. The show is free with museum
admission. For more information phone: 244-2674. To read the Jul. 21
article titled "The magic of science is coming to COSI"
click: HERE.(7/22)
The comic book "Jar of Fools" by Jason Lutes
which features Al Flosso as a main character will be made into a
movie. It will be produced by Wicked Monkey Prods. The plot is a
"tale of a young magician searching for the truth behind his
brother's death amid the decaying world of Coney Island." To
read the Jul. 21 Variety article click: HERE.(7/22)
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-VOLUME: 31 / ISSUE:
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Sunday - July 23, 2000 |
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 A
new Houdini Museum opened on Jul. 1 at the Venetian Resort Hotel
in Las Vegas. The museum was created by Geno Munari and sits
alongside his new Houdini’s Magic Shop on the second floor of
the Grand Canal Shops at the Venetian. Sidney Radner is the
Curator of the Museum and Morris N. Young is on the board of
directors. "It took more than three years of research and 40
years of collecting to bring this Houdini exhibit to
fruition," said Munari, "We have assembled some of the
most interesting items, including Houdini’s straight jacket, his
famous Pillory Escape, the spare glass for the original Water
Torture Cell, and hundreds of other items." Assisting Munari
in this endeavor were Henry Mueller and the Houdini
Historical Center.(7/23)
David Copperfield who has been a mainstay at Las Vegas'
Caesars Palace has moved to the 630-seat Hollywood Theater at the
MGM where Penn & Teller have been the regular magic
attraction. The reason for the move is the demolition of the
Circus Maximus theater at Caesars to make room for high-roller
villas. Copperfield's first stint is scheduled for Aug. 24-30 with
a new show titled "Unknown Dimension." To read the Jul.
21 Las Vegas Sun column by Kate Maddox titled "Copperfield
reappears at MGM" click: HERE.(7/23)
Chick Kelman performs at the New Britain Public Library in
the Chamberlain School (120 Newington) in New Britain, CT on Tuesday
Jul. 25 at 10am. For more information phone: 860-223-3832.(7/23)
Torkova, R.J. Lewis, Simon Lovell, Jamy Ian Swiss, Frank,
and David Groves appear at Monday
Night Magic on Jul. 24 at 8pm in NYC. For tickets call
Ticketmaster at: 212-307-4100.(7/23)
Rick Thomas' show is reviewed in the Las Vegas
Review-Journal as, "Overall, his well-paced hour -- which
clocks in almost on the minute -- leaves audiences feeling they've
been both entertained and in the presence of a genuine
personality." To read the Jul. 21 review by Mike Weatherford
titled "Rick Thomas changes magic show for the better"
click: HERE.(7/23)
Marc Salem's Mind Games and All That Jazz
is reviewed in
the NY Theater. It is described as, "Marc Salem's powers--I
can't think of another word that more aptly describes what we
observe in Mind Games--are thrillingly awesome. To read the Jul.
12 NY Theater review by Martin Denton click: HERE.(7/23)
Melinda, who is performing at the Venetian's C2K
showroom, is discussed in a short article in the Las Vegas Sun. To
read the Jul. 20 article by Joe Delaney titled "Venetian
believes in 'First Lady' Melinda's magic" click: HERE.(7/23)
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