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Our friend, wealth mananagement advisor, professional magician and college basketball star Jim Miller performs a very entertaining version of the Oil and Water card effect!

TAKE FIVE
A Dave Brubeck Quartet jazz classic that I love to play because it is so challenging.
Hope you enjoy it!

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS ONE?

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Here is an item called ULTIMATE DOUBLE COLOR CHANGE HOT ROD.
Customers are always asking for a double color change rod, and there hasn't been one on the market for a while.
This one is terrific- the sleek design makes it really smooth and easy to use.

Peter performs a crowd-pleasing comedy card trick in the River City Radio Hour Show!

Just getting my ducks in a row, the magical way!

Everyone loves magic!

Here is Willie Nelson doing a great job with his version of the entertaining "Sam the Bellhop" trick.
Enjoy!

BIRDLAND
Another one of my favorite jazz pieces to play.
Hope you enjoy it!

Our friend, professional musician, educator and talented magician Bryan Kujawa performs a very entertaining Three Rope routine with a great ending!

SIDESHOW STEVE

Steve Pittella (aka Sideshow Steve) is a professional magician, magic and sideshow historian- and our good friend.
And he has a very interesting background...

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Here is an item called COMEDY ZIPPER BANANA.
It's a fun prop with lots of potential, at a great price.
The selling price will probably be $5.99.
Should I add the COMEDY ZIPPER BANANA to the shop?

From the Carnival Of Wonders Sideshow!

Am I training the goats, or are they training me??

A few weeks ago, I came up with the brilliant idea of training the goats to perform a magic trick with me.
The first thing I needed to do was to make sure they would come to me on signal.

And this is how it went...

This week- THE MAGIC SHOP episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents!
A little boy vanishes into a magic shop, later to reappear with supernatural powers- and evil intentions.
Watch the ENTIRE episode right here!

The Alfred Hitchcock Presents theme song!
Hope you enjoy it...

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Here is a trick called CONTROL DICE.
It's a clever, classic effect that lets you control the numbers on the dice that are rolled inside this container.
The selling price will probably be $4.99.
Should I add the CONTROL DICE to the shop?

One of my favorite effects to perform for ANY audience, especially a crowd!

Spiritualism- the belief that it is possible to communicate with the dead.
It all started with two young girls playing a prank in 1849, and grew into a movement that is still active today. ....

In 2014, I was approached by filmmakers Jason Lappa and Matt Manzano, who asked me to be the subject of their next film project, a documentary short.
Would I be up for it? I'm a performer! Did they really have to ask??

This week- DANTE the GREAT in Bunko Squad!
Watch the ENTIRE movie right here!

"Desafinado" is another favorite of mine, a lot of fun to play.
Hope you enjoy it!

I NEED YOUR OPINION AGAIN!

Your response to last week's RATE THIS TRICK was very much appreciated!

The results for SILK IN BALLOON SILK:
Many of you liked the trick, so I am adding it to the shop.
It's available now!
Click here to view the SILK IN BALLOON SILK!

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Here is a trick called SKUNK PUPPET.
It's a synthetic fur covered spring puppet that is easy to operate.
The selling price will probably be $14.99.
Let me show you the Skunk Puppet, and then using the Comments form below, please tell me what you think.
Should I add the SKUNK PUPPET to the shop?
And what would you name him?

I have discovered many magical treasures in my travels, but probably none as exciting as finding these items that belonged to the great Harry Houdini....

This week- archival footage of Houdini PLUS the PBS documentary!
Watch the ENTIRE documentary right here!

Our friend, celebrity magician Rogue Quan, performs an IMPOSSIBLE closeup effect!

One of my wife's favorite songs, so I learned it for her.
Hope you enjoy it!