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"Cutting edge computer technology gives independent performers a chance at the big time," claims Illinois magician and producer, David Paul.

After a long absence the "NYCAN 1990," "NYCAN 1991," and "David Cresey: A Live Close-Up Lecture" videos have been re-released with new packaging and a substantially lower price.

Leipzig knew it, Vernon knew it, the close-up masters of the 20th century knew it. Finally, YOU will know it.

With the acquisition of the assets of Hampton Ridge Magic Creations, in June 1999, Fun Incorporated became not only the leading domestic manufacturer of magic but also one of the world's leading magic distributors, as its product base increased from 500 to over 2500 items.

Society of American Magicians National President Jann Wherry Goodsell proclaimed the week of October 25 to October 31 as "National Magic Week."

You are invited to an historic auction and sale of rare books, magazines, catalogs, apparatus, playbills and posters from the legendary EGYPTIAN HALL MUSEUM September 23 and 24, 2000.

On July 15 and July 30 Meir Yedid finalized the purchase of a major part of Ray and Lisa Piatt's Magic Makers product line. The line included around 40 different routines which were created by Ray Piatt, Larry Becker, Joseph Dunninger, Mel Eisenberg, Maurice Fogel, Ted Lesley, Roy Miller, Bob Tripp and a few others.

Mona Santow's PHOTOLOG at Ben Harris' Media T site has grown into a wonderful reference.

Shattering Illusions Productions presents the internationally acclaimed sleight-of-hand master Jamy Ian Swiss at the Kraine Theatre, New York City, beginning August 16, 2000.

The long awaited and much anticipated creative card magic of Ray Kosby is finally here on a one- hour video.