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Scott Wells

A few of the bright lights in our magic community attended this year's MAGIC Live! even though they were not booked on the schedule. But they just like hanging out with friends and seeing and sharing magic. They included funnymen (and women) Bill Malone and Charlie Frye and Company (Sherry), among s...

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Past International President of the I.B.M., Don Wiberg, is a long-time resident of Chicago. He has also been involved on the local (and international) magic scene for decades. So, over the years he has met, known and worked with many of the greats and legendary figures in our art. In this two part p...

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There are a few magicians who have found the secret of success in finding their on-stage character. This often takes years of experience and trial and error. Whit Haydn developed his "Pop" Haydn character over time and lives the part on and off stage. Many actors research "back storie...

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Chicago has a rich history of magic dating back over 100 years. Quite a few of those who are well-known in our community have roots in the Midwest and many have come out of Chicago. To understand where we are, how we got here and to chart a course for our future, we need to look to our past. It is g...

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Sorry that this podcast ran a little longer than normal, but the past two days were shorter than the usual one hour. This one makes up for it running almost two hours. But the variety of guests is quite diverse with some really good stuff including expanded discussions from some of the presenters pl...

Scott Wells

Once again it was a long day with lots of highlights and more conversations with friends old and new. Here is a link to another a recap of recent convention activities.

https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/sco ... ree-update

Scott Wells

The first full day of activities means I was in the sessions rather than recording a lot of conversations. So, this one is a bit shy of the one hour podcast I strive for each day. But I hope you enjoy the chats with friends old and new. https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/440-2018-ma...

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Fresh and hot off the laptop...the first day's podcast update:
https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/sco ... ve-day-one

I've got to get a few hours sleep.

Scott Wells

Andy Dallas was the National President of the S.A.M. (2006-2007) but that is not what defines him. In fact, it is hard to put a label on this Renaissance man. He was a professional escape artist for many years garnering attention and press far and wide. He then bought and expanded on a brick and mor...

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C.J. Johnson is one of the "workers" whose name may or may not be familiar to you...until after you have heard this podcast. C.J. is currently performing his hypnosis show in a two week engagement (ending August 11) in Lake Coushatta in Lake Charles, Louisiana. But aside from being a hypno...

Scott Wells

I recently took a long road trip (over 3,200 miles) from Houston to Chicago then on up to Grand Rapids, Michigan (for the I.B.M. convention), back to Chicago than up to the Wisconsin Dells to see the Rick Wilcox theater. Next it was down to Oklahoma and through Dallas and home again. This was nearly...

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Houston illusionist, Curt Miller, has been performing his illusion show in Galveston's Moody Gardens for the past decade. In this week's podcast, Curt talks about his journey from Houston's Magic Island in the close-up room to becoming an illusionist and one of the busiest corporate entertainers in ...

Scott Wells

I will be posting daily updates from the convention each day on The Magic Word Podcast. It will be the next best thing to being there! Pictures and videos will be on the blog to supplement the podcast. Enjoy!

Scott Wells

rrath1 wrote:Just for clarification, I thought 'Gold' wasn't awarded? Was it, or wasn't it. The broadway show from China wasn't awarded a 'Gold'? First place winners? Interested to know.

Melody Munoz, co-chairman of the contest committee confirmed that the Gold Medal was awarded as mentioned in my post above.

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Scott: Follow up question: In your talking to folks, have you heard how are the dealers doing there? (Please forgive me if you have already addressed this in one of your podcasts--I haven't finished them yet) If the attendance is that low, it would seem to be a not insubstantial risk for the IBM an...

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And for an extended podcast (that runs about an hour and a half), I bring you the final day’s update and wrap: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/sco ... n-day-four

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Contest Winners: Stage Adult: Gold Medal, First Place and People's Choice - Zhou Zhou and Yuan Yuan; Award of Merit: Sebak Stage Youth: First Place - Red Star; Award of Merit - Luna; Fantasma Award - Theo Chattra Close-Up Adult: Erik Tait; Award of Merit - Chong Huang; People's Choice and Obie's Fou...

Scott Wells

Day Three update from the I.B.M. convention featuring various chats with talent and registrants: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/sco ... -day-three

Scott Wells

Day two update now ready for your listening pleasure with chats with more people from the convention including Amazing Jonathan. https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/sco ... on-day-two

Scott Wells

This is one of the best I.B.M. Conventions I’ve attended in years. Tons of headliners like Nick Lewin, Jeff Hobson, Pop Hayden, Larry Wilson, The Amazing Jonathan, Steve Valentine, Lance Burton, Jeff McBride and so many more. With an attendance of around 450 people, there is a real intimacy about th...

Scott Wells

This is one of the best I.B.M. Conventions I’ve attended in years. Tons of headliners like Nick Lewin, Jeff Hobson, Pop Hayden, Larry Wilson, The Amazing Jonathan, Steve Valentine, Lance Burton, Jeff McBride and so many more. With an attendance of around 450 people, there is a real intimacy about th...

Scott Wells

Peter Ross wrote:I'm interested in stories/warnings/tips about traveling by air (domestically) with equipment. Both checking baggage and carry on.

Good subject. i'll work on it. Thanks for the suggestion!

Scott Wells

It's horrible when it happens to anyone, but especially when it happens to you: your magic equipment gets stolen. This week on The Magic Word podcast, we hear the tales of woe from over a Baker's Dozen of magicians who have had their magic stuff stolen. All are sad tales but some are funny, some are...

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I love this guy. Will Fern is always entertaining and that is why he is a successful strolling magician. This week's podcast is the last of the chats I recorded at this year's F.F.F.F. convention and includes a lot of really good information on how you can make your strolling magic more fun. He also...

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Many pictures you see of comedy magician Geoff Williams have people's hand waving in front of Geoff's face. It's just his quirky personality that encourages people around him to be playful. Geoff is a very funny and creative guy. In this week's podcast on The Magic Word, Geoff talks about creativity...

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Spanish Close-Up Winner, Adrian Vega, has been on a successful nationwide lecture tour of over 20 cities. His creativity and engaging personality caught the attention of Criss Angel who featured him in "The Supernaturalists" tour. This week on The Magic Word Podcast, Adrian talks about att...

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Raj Madhok may be a successful, unassuming dermatologist by day, but he puts a lot of thought into creating original mental mysteries and confounding magic. Raj has been a quiet voice in the world of mystery only poking up his head for the occasional lecture for the P.E.A. (Psychic Entertainers Asso...

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Who knew there could be so much information about Doug Henning that it would warrant something being posted every weekday? Well, Neil McNally hosts a blog called "The Doug Henning Project" where he posts new "finds" about Doug including stories, photos and more. He just celebrate...

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As most of you know by now, the Chicago Magic Lounge was so successful that they moved from sharing their weekends with a burlesque troupe to operating their own full-time-magic lounge in a renovated dry cleaning building. They also rejuvenated the old "Chicago Round Table" as part of the ...

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In case you missed this "invitation only" close-up event and would like to know what all went on, then here are links to daily reports and conversations with some of the attendees. Special thanks goes to Marc DeSouza who helped recap each day with some amazing detail. Day One Report: https...

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While at Obie's 4F convention this year, i had a chance to sit down with Michael Vincent, one of the world's foremost card magicians, for an inspirational chat. Much like Richard Turner doesn't like to define himself as a "blind magician", Michael should not be categorized as a "deaf ...

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Thank you. I have updated our Convention Guide.
https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/mag ... ion-guide/

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As most of you are aware, Gregory Wilson suffered a near-fatal heart attack earlier this year. It preempted a few lecture dates on the front end of his lecture tour. He quickly rebounded and only had to reschedule five dates before he jumped right in and lectured for the remaining 17 cities. I heard...

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Congratulations to...uh, no one. There was not one entry for the free tickets to tonight’s Salute to Magic. Either no one in NYC listened to the recent podcast yet or they just don’t care nor plan to go. Maybe it’s the weather??? I’m sure the show will be successful and I hope it will be well attend...

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It makes Lifetime Membership sound better and better. If anyone has the means when you are young, then I recommend getting lifetime membership in all organizations to hedge inflation. And as to costs for magic, there is still one great FREE source for magic entertainment and education: podcasts. Sup...

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... except magicians but of course they don't count. Except in terms of attendance at magic conventions. I think that Chip was envisioning this as being a conference for magicians rather than the general public. Perhaps there would be more of the public interest and attendance in Canada who would r...

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Mahdi Gilbert wrote:Hi,

I call it "Slight" as a pun because I don't have hands.

Best,
Mahdi

The perfect answer in every way! Thanks, Mahdi.

Scott Wells

My feeling is that any event should be held in Canada. That is where he hails from. Yes, but the key word in your post is “from”. He made it big in the U.S. and the reason I suggest (and it’s only a suggestion) that it be in Louisiana is so people could see Chip’s collection rather than having him ...

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My feeling is that any event should be held in Canada. That is where he hails from. Yes, but the key word in your post is “from”. He made it big in the U.S. and the reason I suggest (and it’s only a suggestion) that it be in Louisiana is so people could see Chip’s collection rather than having him ...

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So, Chip mused whether or not there would be interest in holding a one-time magic event honoring Doug Henning. If such a “Doug Henning Weekend Of Wonder” was held in or near Lake Charles, Louisiana (so registrant could visit Chip’s collection), how much interest would there be?

Would you attend?

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