Agreed, Dustin. I was commenting more on the poor taste and shortsightedness of Cirque.
Any gig where you can leave for work at 12:15-ish, be home by 5:00PM if traffic is with you, and make a zillion dollars yearly is a gig to hang onto!
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- May 8th, 2008, 4:29 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Magicians Week on Letterman
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12171
- May 7th, 2008, 4:29 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Magicians Week on Letterman
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12171
Re: Magicians Week on Letterman
Mac's set was a sterling example of how terrific magic on TV can be without any enhancement in post, super-restrictive camera angles, or stooges.
And Criss Angel gets the mega-Cirque show? Bah!
And Criss Angel gets the mega-Cirque show? Bah!
- May 7th, 2008, 4:26 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Magicians Week on Letterman
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12171
Re: Magicians Week on Letterman
Paris Hilton/Steve Wyrick, Jim. It could only have been funnier if the bookings had also been Meryl Streep/Lance Burton, and Tina Fey/Mac King. See?
- May 7th, 2008, 4:22 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Magicians Week on Letterman
- Replies: 42
- Views: 12171
Re: Magicians Week on Letterman
Thursday, May 8
Paris Hilton
Magician Steve Wyrick
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ahhhh, the deliciousness of the irony!
On the bright side, Mac killed, and deservedly so.
Paris Hilton
Magician Steve Wyrick
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ahhhh, the deliciousness of the irony!
On the bright side, Mac killed, and deservedly so.
- May 7th, 2008, 4:19 am
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Darwins Bottom run up
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19805
Re: Darwins Bottom run up
I'll never forget the first time I saw Darwin run up a bottom! It was smoooooth.
- May 4th, 2008, 3:43 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Blaine's Breathless Stunt on Oprah
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11696
Re: Blaine's Breathless Stunt on Oprah
As for being a "big bore", well, watching David set a world record was a heck of a lot more interesting than a certain "illusionist" at WMS the other day.
- May 4th, 2008, 3:41 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Blaine's Breathless Stunt on Oprah
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11696
Re: Blaine's Breathless Stunt on Oprah
David's hair was dry after they came back from commercial. Clearly, they took a break after the stunt for him to get made-up for the interview segment. It's TV. That's what they do. It's no indication of fraud.
- May 1st, 2008, 6:09 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Blaine's Breathless Stunt on Oprah
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11696
Re: Blaine's Breathless Stunt on Oprah
I really enjoyed the whole thing. It wasdevoid of the bombast that usually accompanies a Blaine endurance event. And you have to admire the guy's dedication to training and preparation. It's hard to see how he could have made any money off of this particular stunt, so why does he do it? Simply becau...
- April 28th, 2008, 5:56 pm
- Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
- Topic: looking for trick inventors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6115
Re: looking for trick inventors
I have a new trick. Any card called-for rises from a shuffled deck out a houlette. Even the face card of the pack. The houlette can be suspended from ribbons. Doesn't travel well, has only been performed a couple of times in the last 60 years or so... Interested? Email me at <!-- e --><a href="mailt...
- April 28th, 2008, 1:58 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Celebracadbra Premiers on VH1 Sunday Night at 9pm!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5785
Re: Celebracadbra Premiers on VH1 Sunday Night at 9pm!
Steve Wyrick is a judge in a later episode when McBride is absent. >>>>
What? They couldn't get a magician?
What? They couldn't get a magician?
- April 25th, 2008, 7:30 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Just How Bad is Criss Angel's Press?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4418
- April 25th, 2008, 7:30 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Just How Bad is Criss Angel's Press?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4418
Re: Just How Bad is Criss Angel's Press?
I'd venture to guess that, while Criss "can't be replaced" per the contract, there's a sunset provision for that particular clause if he quits by his own volition. Cirque would be idiots if there isn't. Failing that, I'm sure they've already figured out ways to alter the show with existing...
- April 24th, 2008, 7:17 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: CELEBRACADABRA
- Replies: 214
- Views: 62297
Re: CELEBRACADABRA
Carnie: "Well, f$%k me!" An instant classic!
Right behind, "SHUFFLE those bastards!"
These folks deserve all kinds of kudos for even attempting the stuff they're doing. And with only one day's rehearsal? Brava, Carnie!
Right behind, "SHUFFLE those bastards!"
These folks deserve all kinds of kudos for even attempting the stuff they're doing. And with only one day's rehearsal? Brava, Carnie!
- April 24th, 2008, 7:09 pm
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Patrick Martin Feature
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7430
Re: Patrick Martin Feature
One of the absolute BEST definitions of magic I have ever read is at the end of the side-box regarding the monks. I'm deliberately NOT quoting it here, and I'll throttle anyone who does.
This issue of Genii is worth buying for that one sentence alone.
This issue of Genii is worth buying for that one sentence alone.
- April 24th, 2008, 2:01 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic Cafe down again!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4284
- April 22nd, 2008, 6:27 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Watch the First Episode of Celebracadabra Now!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 11419
Re: Watch the First Episode of Celebracadabra Now!
Episode Three. ROCCO: "Ant is a pimp. He never could've outfought Santino. But I didn't know until this day that it was Howell all along." HAL: "What?" ROCCO: "So, Kimberly will move against you first. She'll set up a meeting with someone that you absolutely trust guaranteei...
- April 22nd, 2008, 2:51 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Watch the First Episode of Celebracadabra Now!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 11419
Re: Watch the First Episode of Celebracadabra Now!
...oh, and, I'd like to publicly offer Kimberly the opportunity to try to break my wand.
Is that wrong?
Is that wrong?
- April 22nd, 2008, 2:43 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Watch the First Episode of Celebracadabra Now!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 11419
Re: Watch the First Episode of Celebracadabra Now!
I loved it when Rocco said, "It would be unfortunate should youse let me down, Hal. I know where your family lives." I predict Hal will be too scared to screw up.
- April 22nd, 2008, 4:50 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Wow - he kept THAT quiet.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5781
- April 22nd, 2008, 4:36 am
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: The Professor
- Replies: 256
- Views: 161106
Re: The Professor
Anybody seen the Nova presentation on the life of Einstein? They make a womanizing ne'er do well out of him. Off-topic, but still interesting: In Shelley Winter's autobiography, she tells of her days as a struggling young actress, and her friendship with another struggling young actress, Marilyn Mo...
- April 22nd, 2008, 4:17 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Wow - he kept THAT quiet.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5781
Re: Wow - he kept THAT quiet.
Cugel wrote: It always amazes me that this can be a surprise, considering the number of famous magicians who are gay.
There's one that would stun you. S-T-U-N you!
Further, this deponent sayeth not.
- April 21st, 2008, 1:09 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Wow - he kept THAT quiet.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5781
Re: Wow - he kept THAT quiet.
First reaction: So?
Second reaction: Good for him! The 'perfect relationship' is hard to come by.
Second reaction: Good for him! The 'perfect relationship' is hard to come by.
- April 18th, 2008, 1:16 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini...The Musical
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1263
Re: Houdini...The Musical
I hear Criss Angel has already threatened to "kick the producer's asses" if they use the word "BELIEVE" anywhere in the show.
allegedly.
allegedly.
- April 18th, 2008, 1:14 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Criss Angel's New Show - Believe
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3782
Re: Criss Angel's New Show - Believe
Interestingly, if you go watch the Youtube vid of Criss anno9uncing the name of the show, and IF you make it all the way to the end, the logo has his name on top in letters half the size of "BELIEVE" with is centered directly underneath. In "BELIEVE the "BE" and "VE&quo...
- April 18th, 2008, 1:07 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Criss Angel's New Show - Believe
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3782
Re: Criss Angel's New Show - Believe
If they were going for historical accuracy, shouldn't they have called it, "I'm tired of fighting. I guess this thing is going to get me."?
- April 17th, 2008, 4:42 pm
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Harry Lorayne's "Goin' Fishin'"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8192
- April 17th, 2008, 4:41 pm
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Harry Lorayne's "Goin' Fishin'"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8192
Re: Harry Lorayne's "Goin' Fishin'"
In a routine? No. As an out, yes. I'm probably an odd case, though. Close-Up Card Magic was my first magic book! I bought it at Tannen's at age 12, and had Harry autograph it on the spot. (There's nothing like jumping in the deep end, I guess...) I figured the Turnover Change was as basic as a doubl...
- April 17th, 2008, 1:42 pm
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Harry Lorayne's "Goin' Fishin'"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8192
Re: Harry Lorayne's "Goin' Fishin'"
I'm with Pete and Harry, on this one. Moving Pencil KILLS. Everytime. I once had someone challenge me to do it without being able to see. So a woman appointed by the challenger stepped behind me and put her hands over my eyes, leaving a half-dollar sized gap. Great gal, she! About Close-Up Card Magi...
- April 17th, 2008, 1:32 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: I need your help/vote!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4005
Re: I need your help/vote!
I dunno....do you wear a flag lapel pin? Even though you're Canadian?
Ah well.......DONE! Good luck!
Ah well.......DONE! Good luck!
- April 14th, 2008, 1:58 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: What happens in Vegas...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4246
Re: What happens in Vegas...
Criss should LOVE Norm. He's the only person Criss can successfully misdirect.
- April 12th, 2008, 2:03 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Help with stage effect.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2424
- April 9th, 2008, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Remember any magazine page...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4075
Re: Remember any magazine page...
You might also check my memory piece at the end of Vol. 4 of my "Best Ever" DVD set. HL >>>>
GREAT IDEA! Now where did I put that.....?
GREAT IDEA! Now where did I put that.....?
- April 9th, 2008, 5:35 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic Castle has been sold?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 35304
Re: Magic Castle has been sold?
"Welcome to MCB&B! Would you like a complimentary double undercut with your turndown service?"
- April 9th, 2008, 5:29 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Bullet Catch Illusion!??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8835
Re: Bullet Catch Illusion!??
Brandon, how is that different from ANY trick with implied danger. Buzzsaw, Guillotine, Spike Table, etc, ad nauseum?
- April 9th, 2008, 1:41 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Wisconsin
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6798
- April 7th, 2008, 6:59 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Bullet Catch Illusion!??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8835
Re: Bullet Catch Illusion!??
Look, no one's ever died from "Buzz Saw Gone Bad" to my knowledge.
The Bullet Catch HAS killed people, and is therefore GREAT theater if you've got the guts to do it.
The Bullet Catch HAS killed people, and is therefore GREAT theater if you've got the guts to do it.
- April 7th, 2008, 6:57 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Bullet Catch Illusion!??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8835
Re: Bullet Catch Illusion!??
If it's not dangerous, why are you doing it? >>>>
Why do ANY trick that looks dangerous? Any kind of Sawing, Spike Table, Lance and his Roller Coaster, etc., ad nauseum.
Why do ANY trick that looks dangerous? Any kind of Sawing, Spike Table, Lance and his Roller Coaster, etc., ad nauseum.
- April 7th, 2008, 6:52 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tell all Siegfried and Roy book due out...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4933
Re: Tell all Siegfried and Roy book due out...
>>>I bought the Sig and Roy book Mastering the Impossible, and really thought that wasn't worth two dollars. It was empty.>>>
It was a blueprint for how to contol your public image by two of the best. Well, for those who had eyes to see, anyway...
It was a blueprint for how to contol your public image by two of the best. Well, for those who had eyes to see, anyway...
- April 6th, 2008, 2:46 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tell all Siegfried and Roy book due out...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4933
Re: Tell all Siegfried and Roy book due out...
Even if all the above is true, so what? Roy, himself, has taken personal responsibility for the attack. And the rest is just life.
- April 5th, 2008, 2:48 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: A question to pros about magic theory books
- Replies: 131
- Views: 40569
Re: A question to pros about magic theory books
I would point out that Seriously Silly isn't a book of theory. It's a book of practical application gleaned from countless shows.
Andrew, congrats on your decision to turn pro! Best of luck to you!
Andrew, congrats on your decision to turn pro! Best of luck to you!