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...
Call For Entries
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Performance: Levi Tate - See Thru Snap Change
LEVI TATE
Our customer and friend, the very talented Levi Tate performs a quick and surprising SEE THRU version of SNAP CHANGE!
Showmanship Tips: Practice Is Not a Four-Letter Word
PRACTICE IS NOT A FOUR-LETTER WORD
A good magic effect is 5% mechanics and 95% presentation.
Don't rush it- enjoy the practice. It's an important part of your art!
Jackie Gleason Magic Act
He is probably most famous for his role as Ralph Cramden in The Honeymooners TV show.
But did you know that Jackie Gleason also created some memorable comic characters on his own variety show?
Like The Magician..
Magic History 101: Thayer Blue Phantom
The Thayer Blue Phantom is another rare prop, one of my favorites in my vintage and antique magic collection...
My Magic Adventures: Magic In the Morning
You know you are a magician when... even making your coffee turns into a magic trick!
Performance: Jim Oberg
Our longtime friend Jim Oberg performs a very slick, very smooth and very entertaining THREE CARD MONTE routine!
Musical Interlude: "Steppin' Out"
STEPPIN' OUT
An oldie but goodie!
I really enjoy the vintage tunes, especially lively melodies like this one.
Go ahead- get up and dance!
Need Your Opinion: Quarter Mark
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS ONE?
Ready to give your input on another product?
Here is a different kind of trick, done with a mark and a quarter.
Let me show you the effect, then give me some feedback.
My Magic Adventures: Dirk Is Back!
Our good friend Dirk is back!
Performance: Peter Monticup - Topsy Turvy Coin
Showing off my routine with a custom made coin my wife gave me for Christmas!
Not a gimmicked coin, just some coin manipulation...
Showmanship Tips: Why I Don't Let People Examine My Props
WHY I DON'T LET PEOPLE EXAMINE MY PROPS
"Wow! What a great trick! Can I see that??"
How many times have we heard THAT comment from an enthusiastic spectator?!
There are some very good reasons for not handing over that magic prop.
Let me explain my philosophy...
Magic History 101: Thayer Card Spider
Originally made by Thayer Magic around 1935, this is a rather bizarre piece of magic equipment...
Performance: Jack Daniels
Our friend Jack Daniels, Australia's premier illusionist, performs a very entertaining version of the Card Warp card effect!
Carl Ballantine Invented Modern Comedy Magic
Carl Ballantine was an actor who has been credited with creating the genre of comedy magic.
Here are three film clips of this hilarious comedian and magician in performance.
Musical Interlude: "Bach In 30 Seconds"
BACH IN 30 SECONDS
How I have fun when warming up!
A quick and easy piece that gets me in the musical mood.
Fun, right?
Need Your Opinion: Magnetic Ring
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON NAMING THIS ONE?
Ready to give your input on another product?
Here is an item that needs a catchy name.
Let me show you the item, then give me some suggestions for what to name it.