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♣ Above As featured in “Magic’s Past”, Paul Daniels performing Robert Houdin’s Orange Tree Illusion (click to go to YouTube video) ♥ Intro (:46) “Magic! - The Podcast” to be carried solely by www.sammycortino.com after this week*** Sammy’s ASU Show Petition ♦ News (4:03) Criss Angel to have Tussaud statue made Criss Angel threatened over alleged cat theft Lance Burton shows canceled following foot injury Michael [...]

-Above: Footage of Dynamo performnig for Adidas Originals- :43 Intro - A lot of magic in the media, but no personas! 2:51 News - Houdini movie possbily being made by Summit, Adidas’ promotional magic, levitation of Princess Inca, Ben Hart to be in a commerical, Jackman’s Houdini musical, Lance Burton to appear on “Headcase” 6:42 Magic’s Past - [...]

-Above: Swiss Magician Philippe Maurer is a guest in this episode- Philippe’s Triple Cut: :41 Intro - Preview of guest Philippe Maurer 2:05 News - Review of Great Buck Howard, victims in child pornography case involving magician being seeked, magician killed in gunfire, have you seen the Masked Magician? 4:57 Special - Philippe Maurer Interview 16:34 Magic’s Past - Maskelyne 18:37 [...]

-Above: The Outside of the Lance Burton Theatre. Discussed in this episode is how the atmosphere of a facility can affect how an audience views a magic show- :42 Intro - Magic and Politics 2:17 News - The Masked Magician, UPS Mailing Hoax, Great Buck Howard on LA Times’ smartlist!, Magic helps boost children’s social skills, Scientists [...]

-Above: Doug Henning, Discussed in “Magic’s Past”- :26 Intro - Siegfried and Roy Comeback 2:55 News - Ali Bongo passes away, Criss Angel named “Magician of the Decade,” Ask Penn!, Britney adds some magic to her new tour, Philly lawyer’s magic 8:15 Magic’s Past - Doug Henning 10:32 Topic - Acting and Magic 14:50 Magic Resolution - Study acting! Download Enhanced [...]

In this episode, we have coverage of the “Power of Love Gala,” which Siegfried and Roy (click for bio) headlined. Material covered includes: Details of performance What medical condition Roy was fighting The star-studded attendance and donations But first: Videos from the Red Carpet Prior to the Show and Pictures from the Red Carpet Download Enhanced Podcast

-In this episode: coverage of Siegfried and Roy’s comeback tonight- Intro  - Still Life with Iris News - Siegfried and Roy show details, Trouble promoting Heath Ledger’s last film about magic, Justin Kredible takes on Dane Cook, “Twilight” star Taylor Lautner attends Criss Angel show for birthday Magic’s Past - Siegfried and Roy sign lifetime contract Topic - Preen [...]

-above- From a 1939-1940 Life Issue: Alfred O. Livingstone :44 Intro - The decline of magic programming 4:21 News - Revised Siegfried and Roy airdate, Siegfried and Roy’s new leopard cub, Britney’s magical comeback, Penn Gillette’s societal views 8:31 Magic’s Past - Alfred O. Livingstone 10:28 Topic - Scripting 17:31 Challenge - Center a trick around a song Download Enhanced Podcast

Click image for story :42 Intro - Siegfried and Roy 1:54 News - Siegfried and Roy’s primetime ABC special, Andre Kole’s Upcoming Fundraiser, Neil Patrick Harris to host and produce Magic Castle’s 2009 awards 6:11 Magic’s Past - Blackstone’s Vanishing Horse 10:00 Topic - Keeping track of your potential clients 12:53 Magic Resolution - [...]

Levitation of Princess Karnac :40 Intro - Sammy’s college show at Appalachian State, Siegfried and Roy Show, Masters of Illusion, Losander Floating Table 5:10 News - Marco Frezza’s Youtube contest, Amilia almost dies on Uri Gellar’s show, Criss Angel review, 9:05 Magic’s Past - Levitation of Princess Karnac 12:01 Topic - Quit Fooling Yourself! 13:46 Magic Resolution - iPod or [...]

  Guest Roger Benfield :36 Intro - New formatting, Upcoming Show 2:17 News - Criss Angel’s Show “Terrible”, Houdini Star Renovated, Blaine Blames Pres. Bush, Blaine A Candidate For New Houdini Award, Illusionist Escapes From Giant Pumpkin 8:46 Magic’s Past - Magicians Copying Each Other 11:06 Topic - Magic and Business With Roger Benfield 20:50 Magic Resolution - Network! Download Enhanced Podcast

PLEASE NOTE: We apologize the delay in getting this episode out as well as the last episode. We were shut down by Podbean for a bit as we exceeded our bandwidth allowance and are currently evaluating our hosting on Podbean and will inform you whether we stay on this platform or transfer. Keep checking back. [...]

:40 Intro - Sammy’s Doctoral Degree in Magic, Dan Sperry preview 2:14 News - Goldstein hired for magic movie, Pushing Daisies, New York magician accused of video legerdemain, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus update 5:49 Magic’s Past - The Great Hermann 8:15 Topic - Timing 14:49 Magic Resolution - Watch your timing! Download Podcast Video

:46 Intro - Jeff McBride preview, new illusion in the works, new website 2:22 News - Magic and human cognition study, Magical library may vanish, Scarlett’s new Vegas show, Keith Barry reluctance on being a father, Criss Angel’s new fashion line 7:39 Magic’s Past - Houdini’s underwater coffin escape 8:53 Topic - Magic with the iPod Touch/iPhone 11:32 Special Segment - [...]

:33 Intro - Tell others about “Magic!”, website up 3:00 News - PETA’s clash with Siegfried and Roy, Criss Angel’s live broadcast, Jason Latimer’s “Illusions for the 21st Century” 8:44 Topic - Comedy with special guest Roger Benfield 16:02 Magic’s Past - Houdini: The Master of the Publicity Stunt 18:49 Magic Resolution - Silk magic Download Enhanced Podcast

:45 Intro - Website undergoing facelift 2:32 News - Details of Siegfried and Roy Tribute show Magicares (edit - show is in Sept, not Feb), The Last Magic Show, Magician Brawl, “Masters of Magic” coming to Colorado, Escape Artist faces death, Siegfried and Roy on Mirage website, Lance Burton on “The View”, Nathan Burton wins Merlin [...]

:43 Intro - Welcome! 2:06 News - Siegfried and Roy Tribute, Siegfried and Roy welcome new tiger cubs, Darren Romeo in San Francisco, “Beauty of Magic” finishes run, Women in Boxes Documentary, “Secret Life of Houdini” released, “Houdini” DVD released, Paris Hilton Sawed in Half, Criss Angel’s blackeye, Johnny Depp to play a magician, MAGIC MAN [...]