David Blaine braves brain damage to challenge world record for staying ...
Daily Mail - Some of his stunts have been death-defying, others just plain bizarre. Yet David Blaine's latest is perhaps the most yawn-inducing - for him and his audience. The American illusionist will attempt to stay awake for longer than anyone ever has before ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:15:00 GMT

Kennedy Center honors quintet
Variety - The Martin tribute included perfs from Ricky Jay, Bill Irwin, Martin Short, Earl Scruggs and Kristin Chenoweth. Honoree Ross was saluted by Smokey Robinson, followed by a high-energy selection of the diva's greatest hits sung by Jordin Sparks ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:56:00 GMT

Michael R. Glosek, comedian, magician in clubs
Buffalo News - Mike Glosek was just 18 when he made his first breakthrough as a comedian, winning the Amateur of the Year title at the former Comedy Trap on Hertel Avenue. The only problem was he wasn’t old enough to accept the congratulatory drinks that went ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:48:00 GMT

HE'LL STAY AWAKE THE LONGEST EVER
New York Post - December 5, 2007 -- ENDURANCE artist David Blaine is cranking up again. You know David, right? Did 44 days inside Plexiglas suspended over the Thames? Frozen in a case of ice in Times Square and not defrosted for nearly three days? Teetered atop a ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:08:00 GMT

Magician Claims "Family Guy" Stole His Act
TMZ.com - Art Metrano, an actor who frequently appeared on "The Tonight Show" performing simple magic tricks, is suing the FOX show "Family Guy" for stealing his routine in their animated movie, "Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story." Those of you over 40 know who ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:58:00 GMT

Magician sues over cartoon Jesus - Chortle
Chortle Magician sues over cartoon Jesus Chortle, UK - 9 hours ago Family Guy is being sued again, this time by a spoof magician who claims the show stole his act -- and gave it to Jesus. Seventies entertainer Art Metrano ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:55:54 GMT

David Copperfield to appear at the Ferguson Center
Hampton Roads Daily Press - NEWPORT NEWS - Master magician David Copperfield brings his illusion-filled show to the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News on Jan. 26. Among his magical feats, Copperfield has vanished the Statue of Liberty, walked through the Great Wall of ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:22:00 GMT

Not the magician you're expecting - Valley24.com
"I don't mean to put anyone down, but when you think ' magician ,' you think an older man at birthday parties pulling rabbits out of hats," he says. ...
Publ.Date : Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:59:29 GMT

Honaker keeps hobby over years - Brewton Standard
A local magician who came to his school to perform for the students first inspired Honaker's hobby. When the magician moved out of town, he sold some of his ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:53:10 GMT

MAGIC LAUGHTER
New York Post - December 9, 2007 -- DAVID Blaine may be in training for his latest stunt to stay awake for as long as possible, but losing sleep hasn't cost him his sense of humor. When he was eating at the Waverly Inn this week, a fellow diner told him that every ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:50:00 GMT