Magic Movies: Dante - BUNKO SQUAD
Every week, MagicTricks.com will be posting classic videos of celebrity magic performances.
This week- DANTE the GREAT in Bunko Squad!
Watch the ENTIRE movie right here!
Another Musical Interlude: Monticup Plays "Desafinado"
"Desafinado" is another favorite of mine, a lot of fun to play.
Hope you enjoy it!
Need Your Opinion: Skunk Puppet
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!
Ready to rate another product?
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?
Magic History 101: Houdini's Desk and Bible
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....
Magic Movies: Houdini Archival Footage
Everyone knows who Houdini was.
But have you seen actual film footage of this master magician?
This week- archival footage of Houdini PLUS the PBS documentary!
Watch the ENTIRE documentary right here!
Performance: Rogue Quan
Our friend, celebrity magician Rogue Quan, performs an IMPOSSIBLE closeup effect!
Another Musical Interlude: Monticup Plays "And I Love Her"
One of my wife's favorite songs, so I learned it for her.
Hope you enjoy it!
My Magic Adventures: Alligator In the Pond
Is that an ALLIGATOR on the pond behind Magic Tricks, Inc.???
Need Your Opinion: Silk In Balloon Silk
**UPDATE** - we added SILK IN BALLOON SILK to the shop!
Click here to see it in the shop
I NEED YOUR OPINION AGAIN!
Your response to last week's RATE THIS TRICK was very much appreciated!
The results for IN AND OUT STAR BOXES:
Many of you liked the trick, so I am adding it to the shop.
It's available now!
Click here to view the IN AND OUT STAR BOXES!
Ready to rate another product?
Here is a trick called SILK IN BALLOON SILK.
It's a playoff on the classic Silk In Balloon trick- but there is no real balloon.
It's done with a picture of a balloon!
You'll get the colorful balloon silk, a small yellow silk, a secret gimmick, and of course my personal online instruction video.
The planned selling price will be $11.99.
Let me show you the routine, and then using the Comments form below, please tell me what you think.
Should I add SILK IN BALLOON SILK to the shop?
Magic History 101: Carnival Games
Especially years ago, carnival games could be the biggest cons that the average person would experience.
Generally, the games were cleverly fixed in such a way that it would be impossible to win- unless the operator wanted you to win.
STEP RIGHT UP and let me show you how they worked...
Performance: Peter Monticup and Sideshow Steve- Carnival Of Wonders Sideshow
Peter says:
In 2014, Sideshow Steve and I put together a limited-run production called CARNIVAL OF WONDERS SIDESHOW.
Here is the promotional video for it.
Performance: Peter Monticup - What's Next
Here is one of my favorite ways to end my show.
It's one last "Gotcha!"
Magic Movies: Tyrone Power - NIGHTMARE ALLEY
Every week, MagicTricks.com will be posts classic videos of celebrity magic performances.
This week- A mentalist chooses a very bad path in NIGHTMARE ALLEY!
Watch the ENTIRE movie right here!
Need Your Opinion: In and Out Star Boxes
**UPDATE** - we added the IN AND OUT STAR BOXES to the shop!
Click here to see them in the shop
I NEED YOUR OPINION AGAIN!
Your response to last week's RATE THIS TRICK was terrific! Very much appreciated!
The results for THE TILT RODS:
So many of you liked the trick that I am adding it to the shop!
It will be available strating on 4/27/20.
Click here to view the Tilt Rods!
Ready to rate another product?
Here is a trick called IN AND OUT STAR BOXES.
It's my unique take on the classic In-And-Outer Box.
Let me show you the routine, and then using the Comments form below the video, please tell me what you think.
Should I add IN AND OUT STAR BOXES to the shop?
My Magic Adventures: Chris Jansing
Let me tell you about the time Chris Jansing reported from The Old Curiosity Shop...
Performance: Peter Monticup - Knife Thru Coat
When you are at a party, and someone is wearing an outrageous jacket, what would you do?
Peter performs the Knife Thru Coat!
Magic Movies: Abbott and Costello - Three Lemon Game
ANNOUNCING A NEW FEATURE!
Every week, MagicTricks.com will be posting classic videos of celebrity magic performances!See footage of legendary magicians of the past!
Watch films of famous illusions like the Buzz Saw or Metamorphosis Trunk, as performed by a variety of famous magicians!
Enjoy videos of your favorite celebrities performing magic tricks!
And view clips of movies that feature real magic effects!
This week- more ABBOTT and COSTELLO!
Magic Movies: Abbott and Costello - Passe Passe Bottles
ANNOUNCING A NEW FEATURE!
Every week, MagicTricks.com will be posting classic videos of celebrity magic performances!See footage of legendary magicians of the past!
Watch films of famous illusions like the Buzz Saw or Metamorphosis Trunk, as performed by a variety of famous magicians!
Enjoy videos of your favorite celebrities performing magic tricks!
And view clips of movies that feature real magic effects!
This week- ABBOTT and COSTELLO!
Magic History 101: Bran Vases
Very old magic props are hard to find, mainly because they don't look like magic props.
Let me tell you about these Bran Vases...
Another Musical Interlude: Monticup Plays Acoustic Guitar
ROMANZA is one of the most famous pieces written for acoustic guitar.
Need Your Opinion: Tilt Rods
**UPDATE** - we added TILT RODS to the shop!
Click here to see them in the shop
I NEED YOUR OPINION AGAIN!
Your response to last week's RATE THIS TRICK was amazing- and very much appreciated!
The results for THE COMPASS TRICK:
Most of you liked the trick, but some of you not the price,
I am working with my supplier to see if I can get a better price from them.
If I can offer the trick at $5.99, we'll be adding it to MagicTricks.com.
Ready to rate another product?
Here is a trick called TILT RODS.
You'll get a set of really nice stainless steel rods, my personal online instruction video, and the selling price will be $16.99.
Let me show you the routine, and then using the Comments form below, please tell me what you think.
Should I add TILT RODS to the shop?
Magic History 101: The Great Raymond
Maurice "Morris" Saunders had a stellar career as THE GREAT RAYMOND, performing mainly in Europe and Australia.
Perhaps his greatest fame in the magic world is the huge amount of wonderful promotional materials he left behind.
Let me tell you about the Great Raymond...
Monticup Plays More Piano
An appropriate song title for all of us these days!
Need Your Opinion: The Compass Trick
**UPDATE** - we added the similar LEFT TURN ONLY trick to the shop!
LEFT TURN ONLY is like COMPASS, but less expensive!
Click here to see it in the shop
I NEED YOUR OPINION!
I often get samples of tricks sent to me by my suppliers, to see if I want to add them to the shop.
Starting now, I want to let YOU in on the selection process!
Here is a trick called COMPASS TRICK.
The selling price will be $7.99.
Let me show you the routine, and then using the Comments form below the video, please tell me what you think.
Should I add COMPASS TRICK to the shop?
Accordion Adventures: Lady Of Spain
INSTALLMENT #3 (be sure to watch from Installment #1!)
When you are a performer, you have to be ready for anything.
But the time my opening act forgot her music turned out to be a doozy!
Let me tell you about the Lady Of Spain incident...