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WISTIA PROMO

An early promotional clip for Wistia, the company that was hosting our online videos at the time...

Señor Wences
Señor Wences was a Spanish ventriloquist and comedian who made many appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 1960s with his characters Johnny and Pedro...

GEESE ARE ON THE ROAD AGAIN
One of the many flocks of geese who make a stopover at the Monticup pond every autumn.
They sure make a racket, but they have so much fun splashing around.
Wonder where they are going?...

DESPERADO

One of my wife Jackie's favorite songs, so I had to learn it!
Enjoy and mellow out as you listen...

HOUDINI NOW SHOW OPENER

My favorite way to open my show is to make my entrance from the BACK of the theater.
It's a big surprise, it gets everyone's adrenaline pumping, it lets people know that excitement is about to happen- and it gives me an instant connection with them even before I reach the stage.
Here is the first of several segments from my HOUDINI NOW show...

ZERO TURN RACES
Dirk and Jackie know how to make lawnmowing fun!

KEITH CLARK
Keith Clark was a French magician most known for his cigarette manipulation act.
In this film clip from a 1957 French TV show, Keith Clark not only performs his impeccable cigarette routine, but also puts his own twist on several other popular magic effects...

LEVI TATE
Our customer and friend, the very talented Levi Tate performs a quick and surprising DRAWING STRAWS!

VINTAGE MAGIC BOOKS
A peek into two of the antique magic books in my library...

MICHAEL MEDVIGY
Our customer and friend, the talented Michael Medvigy performs his version of the POT OF GOLD!

HOW DO YOU LIKE THIS TRICK?

Ready to give your input again?

CC CHINESE COINS
This is a clever and different effect, and I hope it startles you.
It will be available in the shop next week.
Let me show you the effect...

AT THE SHALOM HOUSE

My favorite shows are the ones performed for a more intimate audience- the reactions are stronger and more immediate.
Let me share with you some clips of such a performance from a few years back, for a group of about 100 people...

BLOOPER REEL
Sometimes we get silly filming all of those demo videos...

STEVE MARTIN
Long before he was a professional comedian, Steve Martin was a magician.
In his early professional career, he performed as a comedy magician, making numerous appearances on national TV.
Here are two of his TV routines...

HALLOWEEN

Some tips on building a show around Halloween...

OUR CLOWN FAMILY
Our customers, the very unique Our Clown Family, performs a clever KING OF HEARTS reveal with a gospel message!

VINTAGE MAGIC PROPS
A look back at some favorite magic props...

Come on- GET UP AND DANCE!

Enough of the sitting on the sofa, binge watching Netflix!
Take a dance break!
Here, let me play a little something to get you moving...

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS TRICK?

Ready to give your input again?

BLANK AND BLUE
This is a card trick I just developed, and I hope it interests you.
Let me show you the effect...

THIS DAY IN DARKNESS
A fascinating daily video series by magician and sideshow celebrity Todd Robbins, "This Day In Darkness" is a daily chat about notorious doings on this date in history.
Sometimes eyeopening, sometimes shocking, sometimes hilarious, each episode grabs your attention and makes you want to learn more.
So take a walk with Todd...

VINTAGE MAGIC CATALOGS
Before the Internet, there were the catalogs!
Here are my recollections of ordering from the giants of the mail order magic world...

My workday is never done!
Here is a clip of a recent project- building a new paddock area for our goats.
Yes, it was hard work, but Dirk and I love to play with the toys!

PYRAMID MADE FROM A $1 BILL

Great eyecatching item to include in any "mystic" routine.
The tutorial done by JEREMY SHAFER ORIGAMI on YouTube is very easy.
Give it a try...

YESTERDAY is one of the most recorded songs in popular music.
It is certainly one of my favorites to play...

Whenever I have an audience, I will perform...