This is a quick SHOUT out to Pattrick’s closeup magical mats. I’ve purchased a few closeup mats over the last 40 years of which none compare to Patt’s mats. His “plush” mats are constructed in such a way that they can withstand tons of punishment and remain looking and feeling great. Check out all of …
Brick and mortar magic shops are becoming rare. The shop that I would frequent in my late teens and early twenties closed permanently in 2014. I was really sad to hear of the closing. Magic tricks, apparatus, tutorials and performances are easily found on the internet. This in turn makes it very easy for an …
If you knew life prior to youtube, then you remember magic was taught and learned through print media. My first book on card magic was Card Tricks by Jean Hugard which I purchased with newspaper route earnings. A fascination with pasteboards was born. My enthusiasm to learn close-up magic, particularly card tricks, made Christmas shopping …
I’m happy to say, I’ve seen many magic acts and I am glad that I have. I saw Harry Anderson (my favorite) perform at Harrah’s Marina in Atlantic City back in 1986. I saw Siegfried & Roy at Radio City Music Hall in New York when they were preparing their show for the Mirage in …
Hello fellow magic enthusiasts! I’ve had three hobbies for as long as I can remember – gambling, magic and graphic design (not necessarily in that order). After being in the casino industry from 1985-2009, I started a t-shirt printing company. Magic has been a fascination of mine all along the way. I have seen many …
