VOLUME: 38 / ISSUE: 1,141 / Monday – February 12, 2001 |
![]() David Copperfield flies into Boston for a private show at the Wang Theatre for a multi-millionaire’s 60th Birthday Party. According to a Boston Herald article Elton John and Stevie Wonder also performed for the 550 guests which included the king and queen of Sweden. To read the Feb. 11 story by Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa titled “$5 mil buys starry b’day bash” click: HERE.(2/12) The Penn & Teller appearance in Boston is covered in the Telegram & Gazette where Pen Jillette is quoted, “We’ve been touring 25 years and we’re always writing new stuff. We’re always pulling up old stuff we haven’t done for a while that all of a sudden feels important to us.” To read the Feb. 8 story by Frank Magiera titled “Penn & Teller specialize in dark magic” click: HERE.(2/12) Shimada, Steve Valentine, David Groves, Brian Gillis, Mystina, Henry Evans, and Dan Jordan appearing at the Magic Castle in Los Angeles, on Feb. 12-18. Henry Evans lectures on Sunday Feb. 18.(2/12) |
VOLUME: 38 / ISSUE: 1,142 / Tuesday – February 13, 2001 |
![]() Paul Daniels makes a very astute observation about his very long television career in The Guardian by explaining, “I was always well aware that television is a very passing phase… You look at Ally McBeal or Friends and you see absolutely brilliant comedy writing, then it’s gone. This stuff is as clever as anything Shakespeare wrote, but it’s gone and it will never be seen again.” To read the Feb. 12 article by Libby Brooks titled “The same old magic” click: HERE.(2/13) P. M. Mithra is featured in The Hindu where he is quoted, “This is a field where it is important to keep the interest of your audience alive and give them the feeling that they are watching new items every time. So, we have to be innovative.” To read the Feb. 12 article by L. Subramani titled “Mystery of magic” click: HERE.(2/13) |
VOLUME: 38 / ISSUE: 1,143 / Wednesday – February 14, 2001 |
![]() –For more information about the show click: HERE. –For theater and show information click: HERE.(2/14) Marc Salem’s Mind Games appears at the The Performing Arts Center in Purchase, NY on Friday Feb. 16 at 8pm. Tickets are $25-$30 per person and are available by phoning: 914-251-6200. For more information click: HERE.(2/14) Lance Burton has two of the three TV specials produced by his “Lance Burton Productions” scheduled to air next month. A Las Vegas Review-Journal article reported that, “March 17 is the airdate for Lance Burton’s Young Magicians Showcase,” and “March 31 brings Lance Burton: Master Magician on the Road,” to the FOX Family channel. No air date has been set for “Hocus Pocus — It’s Fielding West.” To read the Feb. 13 article by Mike Weatherford titled “‘Folies Bergere’ showgirl learns what it’s like to work as librarian” click: HERE.(2/14) Indian magician Pearl Bhumgara who won last year’s IBM junior contest is featured in the Times of India. Her father explained, “We gave Pearl as much exposure to the world of magic as we could by taking her to magic conventions, shows etc. Her first stage performance was at her own fifth birthday party. Since then, she has been participating in several contests.” To read the Feb. 14 story titled “Conjuring up joy for the needy” click: HERE.(2/14) CALIFORNIA: Larry Becker & Lee Earle’s 2001 Mentalism Master Class will be sponsored by the Misdirections Magic Shop on Saturday Feb. 17 at 8am-5pm at the Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf (1250 Columbus Avenue) in San Francisco. For more information phone: 415-566-2180.(2/14) |
VOLUME: 38 / ISSUE: 1,144 / Thursday – February 15, 2001 |
![]() — Buy the book from Amazon for $19.96 by clicking: HERE Cellini who is considered one of the best street performers and Slydini students will perform on Thursday Feb 15 at 6:30pm at Tara’s Ultimate Cafe (3636 St. Charles Ave) in New Orleans, LA. Also scheduled to appear are Elliot Gorton, Nick Urso and Tony Illusiario. There is a $5 cover charge and reservations can be made by phoning: 504-897-3636. The show will also be webcast for free — to view it live on the web click: HERE.(2/15) Austin Brooks and The Miss Direction Girls will be performing at the Paladinos Lounge (6101 Reseda Blvd) in Tarzana, CA on Thursday Feb. 15. Doors open at 8pm with a $7 cover charge. For more information and a reservation phone: 818-820-7670.(2/15) NEVADA: Petrick & Mia present their show and lecture on Sunday Feb. 18 at 4pm at the New Boomtown Casino/Resort in Reno. For more information click: HERE.(2/15) |
VOLUME: 38 / ISSUE: 1,145 / Friday – February 16, 2001 |
![]() Penn Jillette’s upcoming Sci-Fi TV specials are discussed in The Jambar, a college newspaper, whose professor has been asked to appear on the show. To read the Feb. 15 story by Robert D. Frank titled “Youngstown State U. professor to appear on SCI-FI special” click: HERE.(2/16) David Blaine will be profiled in a 20/20 segment by Chris Cuomo on Friday Feb. 16 at 10-11pm on ABC-TV in the US.(2/16) Teller has his book, “When I’m Dead All This Will Be Yours,” featured in a Philadelphia Daily News article which summarizes much of the book and quotes the publisher, “We’re all used to dysfunctional family stories. But this is a family that’s kind of amazing in its functionality… It really works. So I just looked at it as, wow, how refreshing.” The book has already sold close to 10,000 copies. To read the Feb. 15 story by Francesca Chapman titled “Teller tells all – about his folks” click: HERE.(2/16) A sidebar on Teller in the Philadelphia Daily News lists his vital statistics: Age 53, Born: Philadelphia, School: Central High and Amherst, First career: Teacher, etc… To read the Feb. 15 article by Francesca Chapman titled “Teller, aka the kid” click: HERE.(2/16) John Macgregor, a member of the Magic Circle, and former Tory Transport Minister performs magic at a fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Relief. To read the Feb. 1 Ananova article titled “Naughtie but nice – with a vengeance” click: HERE.(2/16) |
VOLUME: 38 / ISSUE: 1,146 / Saturday – February 17, 2001 |
![]() If you missed David Blaine’s 20/20 segment where they profiled his life, career and future projects ABC News created several web pages which discuss the story and offer video clips from the segment. They also include a Reporters Notebook where Chris Cuomo gives his views on Blaine. On Monday at noon ABC News will also conduct a chat with Blaine. –To read the main story with the video clips click: HERE. –To read the Reporters Notebook click: HERE. –To visit the David Blaine chat click: HERE.(2/17) David Blaine, who was named one of People magazine’s 25 most intriguing people in the world, is scheduled for a live web chat on Monday Feb. 19 at noon. To read the Feb. 16 press release from ABC news titled “ADVISORY/Magician, David Blaine to Chat Live On ABCNEWS.com Monday, February 19, 12:OO p.m. ET, http://abcnews.go.com/onair” click: HERE.(2/17) The Amazing Jonathan featured in a Las Vegas Review-Journal in conjunction with his appearance at the Golden Nugget this weekend. Mentioned in the article is a scheduled taping of a new special on Mar. 14 in NYC. To read the Feb. 16 article by Mike Weatherford titled “Laughing Matters” click: HERE.(2/17) The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion appears on Feb. 23 at 8pm at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center in Tennessee and they are featured in a Commercial Appeal article. Kevin Spencer is quoted, “We provide two hours of entertainment with a grand illusion that always leaves people wondering how we do it… People love it when we do something that seems impossible.” To read the Feb. 15 story by Cindy Wolff titled “Theatre Of Illusion Coming Feb. 23 To Bartlett” supplied by Infoseek and YellowBrix click: HERE.(2/17) CALIFORNIA: Max maven lectures on Monday Feb. 19 at 7pm at Mind Over Magic (2214 Burbank Blvd.) in Burbank. Admission is $35 per person. For more information phone: 818-562-1921.(2/17) |
VOLUME: 38 / ISSUE: 1,147 / Sunday – February 18, 2001 |
![]() David Blaine’s 20/20 appearance is summarized in an Associated Press article which quotes him about why Houdini added danger to his escape stunts, “…if you’re doing it in the biggest city in the world and you’re dangling from a rooftop of about 100-plus feet above the city, everybody will come to see it.” To read the Feb. 17 story titled “Magician Blaine To Hang Off Building” click: HERE.(2/18) Zap2it’s take on David Blaine’s plans for his next stunt is, “David Blaine’s brain is still a little numb from encasing himself in a block of ice. The 27-year-old modern-day Houdini announced on Friday’s “20/20″ that he wants to dangle in the air over Times Square.” To read the Feb. 17 story titled “David Blaine Goes to Great Heights for Stunt” click: HERE.(2/18) The Independent ran long essay which touched on David Blaine’s ice stunt that is described by the author as, “In the heart of Times Square, a magician/publicity hound named David Blaine was entombed in a giant block of transparent ice.” To read the Feb. 17 article titled “The Essay” supplied by Infoseek and YellowBrix click: HERE.(2/18) Will Shaw, Jorge Blass, Jeff Moche, Jamy Ian Swiss, Presto, Michael Chaut, and Frank Brents appear at Monday Night Magic on Feb. 19 at 8pm in NYC. For tickets call Ticketmaster at: 212-307-4100.(2/18) |
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