NORM: Cirque is covered if Criss Angel's out
Las Vegas Review Journal - Cirque du Soleil has taken out a huge insurance policy to cover its first headliner, illusionist Criss Angel . Vegas Confidential has also learned that Cirque is working on a Plan B in the event that the "Mindfreak" star was not able to carry out his ...
Publ.Date : Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:59:00 GMT

Universal Studios attraction weds technology with old magician's trick
Orlando Sentinel - A 150-year-old magician's trick has gone high-tech to help make Christopher Walken the star of Universal Studios' newest attraction. Universal recently overhauled its former Earthquake! ride to create a newly themed version called Disaster ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:02:00 GMT

Who Is C.J.Johnson? (BellaOnline)
Who Is C.J.Johnson? Professional magician, family entertainer, hypnotist and author. C.J. is a professional in every way. Learn about his approach to the business and his advise for new magicians.
Publ.Date : Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:21:37 GMT

Is this guy the Mon County David Copperfield?
Charleston Daily Mail - MORGANTOWN - Twenty-five-year-old Josh Knotts has caught bullets between his teeth, driven blindfolded around Pittsburgh and escaped from a padlocked box in the middle of a river. He owes it all to his mom, who kept a list of men she was in love with ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:39:00 GMT

Sleight of hand is a magical talent - Prescott Daily Courier
It's the magician's code never to reveal how they do their tricks, Siller explains. Oh sure, nowadays online websites reveal all sorts of secrets. ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:12:10 GMT

Magically making winter blues disappear (Woodbury Bulletin)
Magician Brian Gilbertson performs a balancing act trick with the help of two audience members Thursday morning at Central Park. More than 100 people (mostly children on winter break) attended Gilbertson's magic show for free at the amphitheater, which was paid for by Woodbury Park and Recreations funding for Central Park programs.
Publ.Date : Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:53:12 GMT

Seeing is believing
Charlotte Sun-Herald - The 94-year-old North Port resident has been a clown for the past 15 years, a balloon sculptor for 13 years, a puppeteer for 10 years, and a magician all his life. With these unique talents, Lee entertains children and adults, but most importantly he ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:23:00 GMT

Magician moves to Pocatello
Idaho State Journal - POCATELLO - Brandon Munk has escaped from handcuffs on countless occasions. He's freed himself from a giant metal milk can filled with water and sealed at the top with six padlocks. And if emulating Houdini isn't enough, two years ago the 29-yearold ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:02:00 GMT

‘Eccentric’ comedy: moving away from the center for laughs
Cleveland Jewish News - He’s a clown and a mime and a magician, all, according to him, four letter words in the arts community. Eisenberg maintains our culture has relegated these art forms to children’s birthday parties and the circus. “But that’s what we’re ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:42:00 GMT

Chen a card-carrying magician (Vancouver Province)
Don't be fooled by her graceful stage moves and delicate smile: Juliana Chen's magical acts are as tough as her hand muscles. "My fingers are very, very powerful," says the Chinese-born magician. "Next time you shake my hand, be careful."
Publ.Date : Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:08:26 GMT

Magically making winter blues disappear (Woodbury Bulletin)
Magician Brian Gilbertson performs a balancing act trick with the help of two audience members Thursday morning at Central Park. More than 100 people (mostly children on winter break) attended Gilbertson's magic show for free at the amphitheater, which was paid for by Woodbury Park and Recreations funding for Central Park programs.
Publ.Date : Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:53:12 GMT

ROY BACK WITH BIG CATS
Daily Star - The Las Vegas magician nearly killed by a tiger in his act is planning an amazing comeback with a new wild animal act. Illusionist Roy Horn was horrendously mauled by the big cat on stage four years ago. He suffered multiple injuries and had a stroke ...
Publ.Date : Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:59:00 GMT

Toshiba Showcases Latest Advanced Technologies at CES 2008
Forbes - At CES, Toshiba will introduce the latest advances in technologies and systems that realize Digital Life Innovation, and do so with the wizardry of New York based magician Marco Tempest, who will introduce Toshiba's latest technologies on the ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:04:00 GMT

Genre: Younger readers and upwards
Daily Telegraph - The emotional core of this story is the disappearance of their Uncle Godfery, a magician who five years earlier performed a disappearing trick at a children's party and has not been seen since. The end is safely predictable, as it should be; but it ...
Publ.Date : Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:47:00 GMT

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Gamasutra - 2002 saw Johnson embarking on a project with magician David Blaine, with Johnson contributing the $100,000 Challenge to Blaine's semi-autobiographical book Mysterious Stranger. "Scott Kim , puzzlemaster, recommended me for the job," Johnson ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:57:00 GMT

A magician with a mission - Newindpress
Parasuram, who was conferred Jadushree by the All India Magicians Association in Mumbai in 1985, has also staged a magic show in aid of the Prime Minister's ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:02:03 GMT