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Hey, I have been looking through some books and what not and constantly see the title: "The Trick That Fooled Houdini." But, I also so a video with Dai Vernon talking about an ACR that fooled Houdini. So what really was the trick that fooled houdini??? The ACR??? Dissapearing Watch...

Well, I was searching Youtube for some more videos to add to my little video thread and I came across two videos that absolutely, stunned and moved me emotionally. These two videos have the most meaning that I have ever seen. These two videos give you two life lessons, which I will share after...

So I have been finding all sorts of cool videos lately and i figured that I might as well compile them into a list. Complete with all the links to them. Some are stage, some are close up, some are bizzare, and some just go beyond that. So, here we go... STAGE MAGIC Americas Got Talent-...

I thought i might take a trip back in time to the era where I had just started to get into magicand had been searching the internet for trick after trick. All of them so cool, but too hard for me to learn. Do you remember these days??? I sure do. And I recently found one video in particular that...

To See all of the previous stories go: HERE ********************************************************* Ryan was very excited to say the least. He was going to have a mentor. Someone to show him the ropes. He was actually going to learn magic, and for free! He couldn't have been happier...

Hello everyone, I am writing this to explain that as of today, my magic stories will once again start appearing on the forums, and hopefully I will not become to overwelmed to continue writing them this time. So, those of you that have kept up with the stories will know what I am talking...

This is one of the most amazing stafge illusions I have ever seen. It is performed by David Copperfeild in, what i am guessing to be, the late 70s or early 80s. Just listen to the crowds reaction throughout the whole entire ordeal. It's great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXoJBhzKDBg And...

Hey guys, NOTE: I can't find any internet video of this skit so I'll just give you instructions on to find it on "On Demand". Anyway, there was that show with the young comedian, Demetri Martin. It was called "Important Things.". It was an alright show, I mean I laughed at it once in a...

So, I see countless threads, including a very recent one, where people are talking about places to buy Jerry's Nuggets cards and how expensive they are and Blah Blah BLAH!!! And Some people are even willing to pay like 200$ for these cards. It doesn't make sense. So I am hoping someone can...

Hey guys, In a few short months my parents are taking my sister and I out to Washington DC to look at some monuments and what not. You know? Look around at the White House, See Linoln, and The Changing Of The Guard at the Tomb Of The Lost Soldier. But, my mom told me to ask you guys and...

As some of you may have read I had recently performed a magic show for some older kids and the show had gone all wrong. But, my dad decided to be one hell of a role model and give me some of the best, and most surprising advice, that I had ever heard come out of his mouth about my magic. It went...

This video I stumbled across. I tried to post it before but I don't think itr showed up because i had to restart my computer because it was freaking out. But anyway, this video is very strange. It portrays Houdini in a straight jacket holding a spy glass. Then he walks out into the ocean...

Recently my school news paper found me and sat me down for an interview about my magic and how all of it began, and all that god stuff. Well, I went ahead and answered their questions and then waited for the article. It is not posted on a website so I have decided that I'll just copy it down for...

The other day I performed at a birthday party for a forth grader and eleven of her friends. I was really excited and got all my props together and the employer ( My Hockey Coach) picked me up and brought me to his house where the party was being held. He decided to pay me in advance and gave me...

I am sorry to inform the people who like to read my stories each week but i must speak up. This project has not been forgotten but it does need to be put off for a while. My life is busy with magic shows and I need to prepare for my finals and such. So, I am writing to inform everyone that my...

Hey guys. Some bad news. This week I will not be releasing a new part of the story. This week has been hectic and I think that this chapter is not ready for release. It still needs improvement and work. That being said, I'll release it next Friday. I'm sorry, Dylan P.

So, Recently I posted a thread looking for some kid show advice and I got some great responses and have succesfully put together a show. I can't wait to perform it for some kids. I am currently linking everything together with patter and what not but I still need one very i,portant thing. I...

To Find Out What Happened Last Week: HERE To See All Of The Chapters In The Series: HERE ********************************************************** "It's called: The Royal Road To Card Magic..." And that was all he said. ONE WEEK LATER... Ryan struggled to complete the section...

Yesterday I was in the cafeteria at school finishing my interview with the school news paper and they wanted some pictures of me, my hands doing like a saxaphone cut and mainly some audiance reaction pictures. So I went around the Caf looking for targets and setting the camera man up with some...

So I am a good performer and showman, I believe, but I always love to read books on things such as performance and performance theory and how to be a better showman. So here a couple thingas I would lke to know. What are some books on improving showmanship? What are some books on...