Performance: Kyle Brueggemann - The Paper Caper
Our customer and friend, the very clever Kyle Brueggemann performs a unique mouth coil routine called THE PAPER CAPER!
Magic Movies: Murder In the Museum
MURDER IN THE MUSEUM
A rarely seen B-movie with a carnival theme that you can watch in its entirety here!
Performance: Scott Orlando - Reset With a Hook
Our customer and friend, the talented Scott Orlando performs a great routine called RESET WITH A HOOK!
Musical Interlude: "Stardust"
STARDUST
"Stardust" is a popular song composed in 1927 by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics added by Mitchell Parish in 1929.
It is one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, with over 1,500 recordings.
And it's a lot of fun to play!
Showmanship Tips: It's Worth Noting
IT'S WORTH NOTING!
Taking notes soon after your performances is an invaluable habit that is sure to improve your shows...
Performance: Peter Monticup - 2011 Boardwalk Cafe
The 2011 Magic Day at Sideshow Steve's restaurant, the Boardwalk Cafe.
The audience sure enjoyed seeing Steve's fire eating act so close up...
Magic History 101: Vintage Ball Vases
The Ball Vase is one of those legendary magic effects that has been around forever.
Many vases were finely turned from exotic wood, and seem to only get more beautiful with age.
Here are a few vintage and antique pieces from my magic collection...
Performance: Randy Forgaard
One of our first online customers back in the day, and now our very good longtime friend, Randy Forgaard performas a terrific SOCIALLY DISTANCED CARD ROUTINE!
My Magic Adventures: Banking Country Style
Banking country style... today at our local bank's Drive-Thru!
Performance: Kazar's Balloon Stab
A magician for over sixty years, Kazar creates most of his own effects and also builds props for other magicians.
Watch Kazar's really unique BALLOON STAB routine!
Magic Movies: Carl Reiner and Sid Caesar
CARL REINER
Here are two film clips from the legendary comedy sketch show, Your Show Of Shows, featuring magic comedy skits starring Carl Reiner and Sid Caesar.
Watch Sid Caesar do a really entertaining version of the MULTIPLYING BOTTLES...
Musical Interlude: "60s Flashback Medley"
60s FLASHBACK MEDLEY
Oldies but goodie!
I really enjoy the vintage tunes, especially from this time period.
Go ahead- sing along!
Performance: Scott Orlando - Crazy Cards
Our customer and friend, the talented Scott Orlando performs a great CRAZY CARDS routine!
Need Your Opinion: Rubber Production Hammer
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS ONE?
Ready to give your input on another product?
This is a silly production item- but we think it has some potential.
Do you have some ideas to share on how you would use this hammer in a routine?
Showmanship Tips: Say It Again, Sam!
SAY IT AGAIN, SAM!
Make sure your audience can hear both sides of the conversation, so they will stay with you...
Performance: Peter Monticup - 1998 Charity Show Opener
This was the opening of my stage show as I performed it throughout the 1990s...
Joke Time: Peter Amuses Magician Phil Tatton
The camera was left ON, secretly recording Peter as he was amusing fellow magician Phil Tatton at a picnic several years back...
Performance: Scott Orlando - Riveted
Our customer and friend, the talented Scott Orlando performs a very cool RIVETED routine!
Magic History 101: Vintage Coin Magic Props
Over the decades, the most famous magic makers produced some really interesting magic coin props and tricks.
Here are a few vintage and antique pieces from my magic collection...
Magic Movies: T. Nelson Downs
Since this week's Magic History segment is about vintage coin magic props, we thought you'd like to see the real King Of Koins.
Here is a rare film clip of T. NELSON DOWNS in performance!
Performance: Spencer Farmans- Vanishing Birdcage
Our customer and friend, the versatile Spencer Farmans performs a perfect VANISHING BIRDCAGE routine!
Accordion Adventures: "Beer Barrel Polka"
BAVARIAN MANOR AND THE BEER BARREL POLKA
Everyone knows the "Beer Barrel Polka"!
Here's the story about the summer I performed magic at the Bavarian Manor in the Catskills, and got to play with the house oompa band...
Need Your Opinion: Subconscious Signal
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS ONE?
Ready to give your input on another product?
It's a three part showstopper card effect for closeup or stage.
Let me show you a trick that's been over 20 years in the making...
Performance: Peter Monticup - Super Quick Trick
When I take a break in my office, most of the time I relax by tinkering with some magic that's laying around.
And in my office, there is a LOT of magic laying around!
Here's a quick trick you might enjoy...
Performance: Peter Monticup on Bob Carroll's Trivia Show
In honor of my longtime friend Bob Carroll's 100th Trivia Show on his Facebook, I perform a little card magic...