MAGIC NEWSCAST :: ABBOTTS MAGIC GET TOGETHER 2010

The 73rd annual Abbott's Magic Get Together has just wrapped up in Colon, Mi. John Sturk & Roger MagiBus helped Magi Newswire listeners get a taste of what they missed with a series of interviews from the event. Some of those interviewed include Al the Only, Ron Jaxon, Wilma Rench, June Horrowitz, John Luka, Gordon Miller, Chezaday, Gary Costello, Mike Powers and Greg Bodner. Enjoy!

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MORE WITH THE PENDRAGONS

Richard Kaufman shared this after spotting it in Alan Watson's e-zine and I thought it worthy of sharing here as well:

Message by John R. Browne III (US)

I hope this finds you and Michele well. Jan and I enjoyed seeing you when you were in San Francisco last year. Happily the I.B.M.'s legal affairs have been in good shape for a number of years now. There is nothing for me to pass along to you in this regard.

I write you now on my own, and not in my capacity as I.B.M. Legal Advisor. "CHIN-CHIN" (aka Gregory Chin) is a young, successful and very colorful (bright red hair) San Francisco stage show performer who brings a lot of energy and dedication to the Art of Magic.

I became acquainted with Chin-Chin several years ago, when he needed information about the I.B.M.'s stage contests. I have followed his career in magic since that time. Chin-Chin's San Francisco Bay Area's performance venues are continually expanding. His unique brand of stage and illusion presentations is getting him better and better engagements. Still, being devoted full time to a magic career and with no "day job" to help pay the bills, Chin-Chin has to watch his pennies.

Chin-Chin has wanted to perform John Gaughan's Origami Illusion since he was 12 years old. Through magician friend Jason Latimer, Chin-Chin learned that some months ago CHARLOTTE PENDRAGON put out the word that ORIGAMI was for sale. Chin-Chin contacted Charlotte, who agreed to sell him ORIGAMI for $5,000. Since February of this year, Chin-Chin has scraped enough money together to pay Charlotte a total of $4700.

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LANCE BURTON AD CAMPAIGN

The advertising agency David & Goliath USA recently unveiled part of an ongoing ad campaign for the Monte Carlo featuring Lance Burton at the Las Vegas airport. See if you can find it the next time that you fly into Sin City! (Thanks to Cardiojest for making us aware of this!)

Photo: Photo: Kate Montgomery

UPDATE: Thanks to my friend Justin from iTricks for sharing this video of the same display at McCarran International Airport!

THIS WEEK IN MAGIC :: MCMASTER & LEVIT

Shawn McMaster & Jonathan Levit are our guests on this episode of "This Week in Magic". The original Mandala was underground electronic magic publication with a loyal following from 2000-2005. Known for its hard-hitting approach and straight forward reporting on the state of the magic industry, coupled with contributions and columns from some of magic's top names, The Mandala quickly gained a reputation for its "pull no punches" style of reporting, unique subject matter and witty writing. The Mandala ceased publication in 2005 when McMaster accepted a position with MAGIC Magazine as Associate Editor. Now the Mandala has returned. Why do we need another magic related magazine? Why publish electronically? Why should people subscribe? Hear what Shawn and Jonathan say on all of these issues and more in the podcast!

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MURRAY SAWCHUCK CONTINUES TO WOW AGT IN HOLLYWOOD

UPDATE: Murray makes it through as one of the final sixteen finalists on this season of AGT and here's the video:

Can a magician finally win on AGT? So far, it seems that he has a real chance. The judges all seem to be on his side so far. Let's see where he ends up! Here is his most recent appearance from last night:

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DEATH CAME KNOCKING

From Outlaw EffectsThere was a loud rapping at the front door that night.

They opened the door and let him in. They all died that night, all of them.

For years the house sat vacant a decaying monument to the horror of what had occurred there.

People would drive past the home and stare. Children would cross the road rather than walk past the “place where it happened”.

One day a newcomer came to town and purchased the property for a very fair price. 

He tore the place down of course, but in the rubble he found something that interested him, the brass door knocker still attached to a plank from the front door.

He should have left it, but he didn‘t. He shouldn’t have opened the door, but he did.

Knocker is under your control at all times and can even be performed while a spectator is holding it!  Comes with the folding oak stand.

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CRISS ANGEL ON LENO

Criss Angel made an appearance on the Tonight Show to promote the upcoming 6th season of "MindFreak". Watch it here:

RADIO DOCUMENTARY ON RON MACMILLAN

Thanks to our friend Brendan from IrishMagicNews.com, I've been made aware of an Irish Radio 1 radio documentary on Ron MacMillan and International Magic. It features Ron's widow Theresa, son Martin, daughter Georgia and her husband Irish Magician Dan O'Donohue. It is well worth a listen. Enjoy here or by pressing play below!

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LANCE BURTON CATCHES THE CASH CAB

As I reported in May, one of the very few game shows that I have ever enjoyed watching for more than five minutes appears to have moved filming from its native New York City to Las Vegas. Cash Cab is featured on the Discovery Channel. It also seems that both Lance Burton and Michael Goddeau took a magical mystery ride in the cab with host Benjamin Bailey. According to Lance Burton's comments on Facebook: "Lance Burton  And Michael Goudeau just taped "Cash Cab" which airs on Discovery Channel. Very fun!" Since this posting, I have learned that the Lance Burton Episode will air as one of three special Las Vegas episodes between 7PM and 8:30PM on Monday August 9.  In addition, Lance will be featured in the premier of a new Dicovery Show 'Restorations' which will complete taping on August 7. This is a spin-off of the popular "Pawn Stars" series on the same channel.

MAGIC NEWSCAST :: GGG4

The Golden Gate Gathering began in 2007 as the brainchild of a small group of Bay Area magicians that wanted to learn from underground or non-mainstream artists. In an effort to present classical and innovative performers, they brought in talent both young and old to teach like-minded people. The Golden Gate Gathering has just wrapped its fourth year and our friend Lee Asher was there to be the eyes and ears of the Magic Newswire. Join him as he talks with people like Allan Ackerman, Theron Shaub, David Nelson, Kent Gunn, Dorian Rodell and Paul Vigil.

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