What’s inside Volume 3, Issue 2?

Feature Story:  Howard Hamburg: Underground Magic, Loyal Friendships, and Cherished Memories by Brent Geris 

Howard Hamburg has been around for decades, but it’s only recently that people have really started to take notice of his incredible card work or even heard his name. His close friendships make up a who’s-who of magic, and despite the fact that he is in his seventies, he is rapidly becoming the hippest cat in the room.

Volume 3 Issue 2

WHAT’S INSIDE VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2:

Feature Story:  Howard Hamburg: Underground Magic, Loyal Friendships, and Cherished Memories by Brent Geris 

Howard Hamburg has been around for decades, but it’s only recently that people have really started to take notice of his incredible card work or even heard his name. His close friendships make up a who’s-who of magic, and despite the fact that he is in his seventies, he is rapidly becoming the hippest cat in the room.

Prior Art: David Byron discusses hedge mazes and fantasy gardens — the funhouses of a more civilized age.

Marketing: Which is better: online marketing or offline marketing? Our magic marketing expert, Lou Serrano, discusses this very topic and weighs the advantages and disadvantages of both. In today’s rapidly changing advertising climate, this is information you need.

Behind the Owl: Kurt Freitag recounts his first dubious visit to the Magic Castle and how it involved some of Dell O’Dell’s props, Milt Larsen, and a case of mistaken identity – all of which made him live the place that much more.

Consultant’s Corner: Looking to compete in America’s Got Talent or some other similar program? Why? Tony Clark not only gives suggestions as to why, but offers up advice on how you can maximize your appearance, and, possibly, win. Good luck!

Storytime Max is back! And this time he offers up recollections of U. F. Grant. You’ve heard the name, and may even be familiar with one or two of his effects. But, there is the very distinct possibility that you are familiar with more of his effects than you realize. A fascinating description of a fascinating man.

Magic Words to Boost Success Wayne Pernell, “Dr. P.,” uses his expertise as a personal management coach and spins it toward magicians in particular. In this very helpful essay, Wayne suggests magic words that only work if you don’t use them.

Stuff Magicians Like: Kris Sheppard explores the difference between musical jam sessions and magical jam sessions. Not surprisingly, there are some big differences — geeky and otherwise. Plus Kris offers you a free gift.

Performing Standing Up: Paul Romhany take what has now become a standard effect – Kevin James’ Bowl-A-Rama – and offers an audience-tested script (and a little bit of apparatus) that adds a new element to the effect.

The Hard Truth: Brent Geris offers you more product reviews, the frankness of which you have come to love and respect. This issue, he looks at The Perfect World by Mago Migue and Luis De Matos, Chapter One, by Asi Wind, and Boris Wild’s Any Card at Any Birthday

Who Moved My Cup Load?: To what lengths would you go to perfect a watch steal? Tom shares what he did, and how it affected the hotel he was staying in at the time. Plus, he offers advice on how to choose – or not choose – a stage assistant.

Judgmental Tidings: Our news section reporting on current happenings within the magic industry with a thoughtful, witty, and editorial slant.

 

Jonathan Levit