[MyMagic] Glorpy

Meir’s Muses
MyMagic eNewsletter #806
February 1, 2020

I have been avoiding offering any more magic themed T-Shirts because even though it appears as a single item it is actually six items because I have to stock all the sizes.

My friend Harvey Leeds has been obsessed with making a Glorpy T-Shirt. If you are not familiar with Glorpy it is an iconic trick where a handkerchief seems to come to life. What makes it an interesting shirt is the weird name and even stranger graphic. Take a look: HERE.

So, what to do? Harvey hooked me up with the company that handles the merchandise for all the groups and bands he manages, and they agreed to make the shirts, stock them and even ship them to you. They think they are going to get rich off of us… shhhhh!

Glorpy is an iconic trick that many magicians who got into magic in the 1960s-1980s remember as one of the first tricks they purchased at a magic shop. It was created and marketed by Madblood Creations (Bill Madden & Bernie Trueblood).

The striking image and name are part of magic history and it is now available as a T-Shirt. It seems to get attention with people asking what it means. A great conversation piece. Available in S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL.

Get one: HERE.

You may remember that last summer I celebrated the 40th Anniversary of MyMagic. The very first trick I marketed was in the summer of 1979. It was originally released by Tannen’s using Bridge-size cards and sold for $3. They later gave it back to me and around 1980 I repackaged it and put it out with Poker-size cards.

It was before double-back cards were available, so I learned how to split cards and make my own. I even had Derek Dingle’s press at my home for many years as I made hundreds of Tally-Ho Circle double backers and sold the set for $5.

Years later when Bicycle gaffed cards became available I repackaged and raised the price to $10. It has stayed the same for more than a quarter century.

My intention was to shoot a video trailer of the trick last year but never got a chance. I did close all my Showcases with it throughout the year and it was a regular feature during my shows at the Magic Towne House in NYC when I was a child. Funny thing is that it was considered “easy” when I first put it out and now it is considered “advanced!”

Watch the trailer: HERE.

Mirror Miracle:
This is a quick routine using four cards that appear to be all the same, then magically transform to look the same on both sides and finally all four cards are shown to have mirror faces–It’s all done with mirrors–Of course.

Includes a relaxed, humorous presentation and can be performed with a freely selected and signed card.

Watch and buy: HERE.

Conjurer’s Wisdom:
Joe Hernandez’ book Conjurer’s Wisdom has been getting excellent reviews, the most recent in MUM, and has been continuously selling-out.

Joe just dropped off a bunch of autographed copies and I have them available. It is a fun and inspirational read.

Get a copy: HERE.

I should also mention that I picked up a few more of the Origamagic White Cranes. If you were looking for them… Get one: HERE.

My Gambler’s Ways advanced card routine download will remain on sale until Tuesday night. If you were thinking about it get it now, get it: HERE.

Until next time, Meir

Upcoming Live Appearances:
►Feb 22-25: Attending the New York Toy Fair in New York City.
►Feb 23: Attending the annual Inventor’s Party in New York City.
►Mar 29: Lecturing at Mingus Magic in Reading, PA. Info: HERE.
►Apr 5: Exhibiting at the Real Magic Roadshow in Boston, MA. Info: HERE.

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