Here a list of the most recent posts from the magic blogosphere. Go here for a list of all the sites we are currently tracking.
A number of people have been lamenting the decline of blogging amongst the magic community and so here are the actual numbers. As a blogger myself and therefore against reblogging in principle I do not store a full copy of the content. I republish the first 20 words of content to give readers and indication of the content itself.
If I have missed any blogs then please email the site details to blogreport@thedevilspicturebook.com.
My thanks to everyone who has contacted me with words of encouragement and issues they have with the implementation.
The Devil Still Deals » Introducing "i.P.o.d." by Adam White
"i.P.o.d.: influencing People's options deviously" by Adam White is a limited edition ebook now available from:https://www.dalemagic.com/Othe~ ebook is limited to 50 copies. I have written the Foreword to Adam's new limited edition ebook. He has asked me to post the foreword, so here it is:"FOREWORDThere are very few people that I truly consider part of my Inner Circle, and even … [Link]
Magic and Conjuring » End Of Oracle
I have written about Oracle magazine in an earlier post. It is a great work of love from Larry White and David Goodsell. It was always well produced. It was innovative in being both print and web based and had occasional audio and video links. Today the news arrived that Oracle will stop publication at the end of the year. … [Link]
Fun Incorporated » He Likes Us! He Really Likes Us!
The latest issue of Genii, which features Steve Cohen on the cover, contains two flattering reviews of Fun Inc. products by David Regal. The first is about Troy Hooser's Shellraiser, of which Mr. Regal writes: "The magic Mr. Hooser teaches is good stuff, so to received the props as well as proper instruction at this low price is an offer … [Link]
Jacob Grier » Links for 8/21/08
Steve Chapman surprisingly opposes lower drinking age; a note drunk driving statistics China becoming a wine country Lawsuit over bike paths’ environmental impact What can social science tell us about UFOs? Grant McCracken calls for more feeds about ourselves Jacob Sullum on calorie counts [Link]
Fun Incorporated » Magic for the terrible 'tweens
An article on ChicagoTribune.com recently tackled the issue of what activities to encourage boys aged 8-13. Too old for kids' stuff, and too young for high school stuff. So what exactly can you do to help entertain them? According to this expert: magic! Magic. Consider a magic book or kit for boys who aren't the best at sports. Hart said … [Link]
The Wizards Ball » Here's a shocker
Penguin have excited me with this wonderful new effect zap.The only slight,teensy,weensy concern I have is that audience members or relatives of the spectator you "hynotise" may mistake this fantastic piece of skill for common assault.Maybe it woudl be an idea to carry a baseball bat around with you and, if anyone gets antsy after you hypnotise their loved one, … [Link]
Jacob Grier » Indie shops take on the green giant
A few years ago it was common to hear lamentations about Starbucks moving in and crushing the neighborhood independent shops. An article in yesterday’s Seattle Times points out that perception is catching up to reality with a more balanced take on Starbucks’ influence: Collectively, independent and small-chain coffeehouses have the largest share of coffee and doughnut sales in the U.S., … [Link]
A Note from Paul Gross » Busy, Busy, Busy…
Mike and I have been holed up for the last week compiling a list and creating a special page devoted exclusively to a brand new private estate/collectible event that is huge! Trust me when I tell you, there's absolutely something for everyone on this list. If you are not already a member and wish to receive the email with the … [Link]
iTricks.com Magic News, Magic Videos and Podcasts » Mindfreak Relapse: Spirit Of New Orleans / Escape Over Bourbon Street
For each episode of Mindfreak’s fourth season we will run down what went on during the show, what we knew was going to happen and some facts that may or may not be of any use to anyone. Are you ready? Click AFTER THE JUMP! PHOTO CREDIT: Gary J. Woood What We Saw: Spirit of New Orleans- • Criss picked … [Link]
Jacob Grier » The fast and the… ?
I’m in Chicago, catching up from a long drive down from the UP yesterday that included stops at Grand Traverse Distillery and the Bell’s Brewery Eccentric Cafe, so no morning links yet. As I move further west the “morning” part of those links is going to become less and less relevant to this blog’s primarily East Coast readership, so I’ll … [Link]
iTricks.com Magic News, Magic Videos and Podcasts » Backstage With The Believe Dance Crew
Backstage with the Believe Dance crew as they prepare for the sneak preview performance on So You Think You Can Dance. [Link]
iTricks.com Magic News, Magic Videos and Podcasts » Long Island Magician Arrested For Secret Videotaping
Robert Infantino, who allegedly billed himself as Long Island’s Favorite Magician, was arrested for secretly videotaping a woman and her two daughters while they were changing at his home-office. According to the Associated Press… Police say they arrested Robert Infantino at his Central Islip home on three counts of unlawful surveillance. Police say the mother and her 10- and 14-year-old … [Link]
Law and Magic Blog » The Continuing Popularity of Astrology
Speaking of astrology, Carroll Righter was an attorney who became convinced that astrology had merit and decided to pursue practicing astrology fulltime. I came across this article from Time magazine dated 1969 discussing the then burgeoning interest in the field. Little seems to have changed, at least with regard to astrology's adherents. People still read their horoscopes and buy books about … [Link]
The Clog - magic blog. » My US trip - part 1
Sometimes things just work out. I hadn’t planned to attend the IBM – SAM convention in Louisville, but things fell into place a few weeks ago. I had booked a two-week holiday on the west coast of America, but at the last minute, a number of things fell into place that allowed me the time to fly ahead a week … [Link]
Watching Magic » Lennart Green does close-up card magic | Video on TED.com
Lennart Green does close-up card magic | Video on TED.com [Link]
Just Me - Glenn Bishop - And My Magic » The Evolution Of And Idea!
I am talking about how my book was written Glenn Bishop’s Ace Cutting and Block Transfer Shuffle Triumph’s. The book was 20 years in the making. It all started with a need to be able to cut the aces on the fly from a deck shuffled by the audience.It hit me when I was watching a video of Jack Pyle. … [Link]
iTricks.com Magic News, Magic Videos and Podcasts » Tiger Woods Walks On Water
Yup, he’s THAT good. [Link]
Mark Hamiltons Magical Blog » Hire A Magician? Definitions And Tips
For a lot of people the last time they wanted a magician at their party was when they were 8 years old but magicians don t just work for children. Adults have always been a great audience for magic because they have defined critical thinking. They know it isn t real magic [...] [Link]
Watching Magic » Roberto Giobbi (via ezeel8)
Roberto Giobbi (via ezeel8) [Link]
iTricks.com Magic News, Magic Videos and Podcasts » RUMOR: Another Delay For Criss Angel’s Believe?
We are hearing from sources familiar with the situation that the debut of Criss Angel’s Cirque du Soleil show Believe may be facing another delay. Mind you, this is A RUMOR, so take it with a grain of salt until the powers that be either confirm or deny it. The show was originally supposed to begin in early September but … [Link]