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Originally made by Thayer Magic around 1935, this is a rather bizarre piece of magic equipment...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.
Magic History 101: DeLaMano
In the late 19th century, a little known traveling magician disappeared from a rooming house in upstate New York, leaving behind his trunk full of magic tricks, personal items- and posters.
This is the story of how I rescued the trunk from complete destruction...
Showmanship Tips: Social Distancing
MAGIC TRICKS YOU CAN DO WHILE SOCIALLY DISTANCING
Do you long to brighten someone's day with a little quick magic trick?
Yes, it can be done!
Let me share some suggestions for easy pocket tricks you can carry with you...
Performance: Peter Monticup - Okito Box
Showing off my favorite routine for the The OKITO COIN BOX!
Two Film Clips Of Howard Thurston
Howard Thurston was one of the greatest American illusionists of the 20th century.
Here are two film clips of the great magician in performance.
Joke Time: Occupation One-Liners
How to get the big laughs by building your jokes- plus a bunch of related one-liners you can use!
Performance: Jim Miller
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!
Musical Interlude: Monticup Plays "Take Five"
TAKE FIVE
A Dave Brubeck Quartet jazz classic that I love to play because it is so challenging.
Hope you enjoy it!
Need Your Opinion: Ultimate Double Color Changing Hot Rod
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS ONE?
Ready to rate another product?
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.
Performance: Peter Monticup - Bob the Card Trick
Peter performs a crowd-pleasing comedy card trick in the River City Radio Hour Show!
My Magic Adventures: Ducks In a Row
Just getting my ducks in a row, the magical way!
Performance: Willie Nelson With a Great Trick
Everyone loves magic!
Here is Willie Nelson doing a great job with his version of the entertaining "Sam the Bellhop" trick.
Enjoy!
Musical Interlude: Monticup Plays "Birdland"
BIRDLAND
Another one of my favorite jazz pieces to play.
Hope you enjoy it!
Performance: Bryan Kujawa
Our friend, professional musician, educator and talented magician Bryan Kujawa performs a very entertaining Three Rope routine with a great ending!