by John Lovick | May 17, 2016 | Articles, Curious and New, Magic News, Magicians
This exotic looking wizard did not travel to America from the mysterious East. His name was Charles Joseph Carter, born in New Castle Pennsylvania in 1874. As a teen-ager he was already performing as Carter –The Boy Magician and what he lacked in artistic ability and...
by Conjuring Arts | May 11, 2016 | Magic News
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by Mike Caveney | Mar 5, 2016 | Articles, Magic News, Magicians
If a non-magician were asked to create the image of a magician they would undoubtedly draw a picture of a tall, thin man sporting a goatee and twisted mustache. His costume would include a black tailcoat and knee britches. It is doubtful that our layman would realize...
by Brad Henderson | Mar 5, 2016 | Articles, Curious and New, Magic News, Magicians
In my inaugural column we explored some magic theory as it related to the use of the term “trick.” As we discussed, many magicians hate the word “trick” so much that they will spew utter nonsense just to keep from saying it. One cause for this distaste is rooted in...
by Jon Racherbaumer | Feb 4, 2016 | Articles, Magic News
WHAT’S YOUR STORY? ________ Jon Racherbaumer “Every story I create creates me. I write to create myself.” -Octavia E. Butler “A story to me means a plot where there is some surprise. Because that is how life is – full of surprises.” -Isaac Bashevis...