My Magic Adventures: Rehearsal for Electra

BACKSTAGE before the CARNIVAL OF WONDERS SHOW!
Sideshow Steve gives Electra and me some important and much needed last minute tips on performance day.
Bloopers happen!
Yes, we DID have a big fire extinguisher ready!

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Showmanship Tips: Lemons Into Lemonade

LEMONS INTO LEMONADE!

It happens to all of us.
The performing situation is not ideal, or the spectator is not cooperating.
Time to think on your feet! And just maybe it will turn out better than you could imagine...

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Performance: Rocco

Our friend, the legendary ROCCO, performs his jawdropping manipulation act in this clip from a 2017 performance in Macau!

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Magic History 101: Magic Novelties

Broadly speaking, magic as a hobby embraces more than just the usual magic tricks and props.
Magicians are also fascinated by unusual and sometimes bizarre gimmicks, games and- stuff!
Let me show you some vintage novelty items from my collection...

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Performance: Allan Crossan - Princess Card Trick

Our customer and friend, the very entertaining Allan Crossan performs a great version of the PRINCESS CARD TRICK!

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Musical Interlude: "Kansas City"

KANSAS CITY
"Kansas City" is a popular song composed in 1952 recorded over 300 times by many of the giants in the popular music world.
And it's probably my favorite song to play!

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Performance: Scott Orlando - Elevator Cards

Our customer and friend, the talented Scott Orlando performs a clever routine called ELEVATOR CARDS!

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Need Your Opinion: Dice Game Flip Book

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS ONE?

Ready to give your input on another product?
DICE GAME FLIP BOOK
This is a quick, colorful and portable trick that's simple to do, even while social distancing!
Let me show you a trick will seem to come to life in your hands...

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Showmanship Tips: Fingertips Tips

FINGERTIPS TIPS!

Ever wonder why you are struggling when you are trying to learn a new card or coin move?
Maybe it's not you....

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Performance: Allan Crossan - The Invisible Coin

Our customer and friend, the very entertaining Allan Crossan performs a sly effect he calls THE INVISIBLE COIN!

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Magic History 101: Talking Skull

The Talking Skull is a rare piece of magic history...

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My Magic Adventures: Skulls Collection

This is what happens when you let your collection get out of hand.. or go to your head.. or something...

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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!

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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!

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Performance: Scott Orlando - Reset With a Hook

Our customer and friend, the talented Scott Orlando performs a great routine called RESET WITH A HOOK!

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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!

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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!

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My Magic Adventures: Banking Country Style

Banking country style... today at our local bank's Drive-Thru!

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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!

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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...

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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!

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Performance: Scott Orlando - Crazy Cards

Our customer and friend, the talented Scott Orlando performs a great CRAZY CARDS routine!

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