Meir’s Muses
MyMagic eNewsletter #1,178
February 14, 2024
I am a fan of Harrison Greenbaum and have appeared on a bunch of shows with him over the years. He is not only a hard worker he is also constantly thinking about the art of magic and comedy and ways to improve what he does. Last year he released his big hardcover book that discusses his thoughts on how to write, create, and perform original comedy magic. I have a bunch of his books in stock and of course they are all autographed.
Although the book is full of jokes, irreverent sarcasm, and some cheap shots, the information within is very valuable. Harrison really knows about the art of comedy, the art of magic, and how to combine the two. Best of all he teaches the formulas that he uses to brainstorm, write, and create with.
The book is an expanded and more detailed view of the subjects he covered at the very popular lectures he has been giving at magic conventions for the past few years.
►You Are All Terrible:
A masterclass on the performance of magic and comedy, this book will teach you the hard-won secrets on making your magic more original and making your comedy funnier. (But even if you’re not a comedy magician, this book is still designed to make you a stronger performer.)
With a foreword by Mac King and a final word from David Copperfield, the book is a showman’s guide to making your magic unforgettable. Learn from the expert insights Harrison has gained while touring his show around the world, from the Comedy Cellar to the Sydney Opera House, from the Kennedy Center to the National Comedy Center, from tiny basements to the theater where he was headlining Cirque du Soleil’s Mad Apple in Las Vegas. The book is jam-packed with invaluable knowledge that will elevate your magic to new heights.
Get a copy: HERE
►Ronjo’s Coin Wallet:
If you ever wanted a coin wallet to keep your regular and gaffed coin sets organized and easy to carry, this is it.
The eleven compartments were designed to hold American dollars and half-dollars but can also hold smaller coins. Nine of the compartments can easily hold up to two half-dollars each and the two larger compartments can hold the larger dollar sized coins. But they can easily hold 2-3 times as many coins if you decide not to fold the wallet.
Watch and buy: HERE
►BACK IN STOCK:
A few items that just came back in stock that I think you will like. I know I do. Cloak is a great packet trick. Ghost Cash is a great money trick. Four Nightmares is a great rope trick. And don’t forget that when you get the Tenyo Four Nightmares from us you will also get a bonus video tutorial.
►Cloak:
Cloak is an outstanding self-working card routine that will fool and entertain your friends and audiences.
Its strength lies in the surprise ending that will get fantastic reactions.
It is basically a ten-card poker deal where the spectator makes all the decisions of what cards to get and ends up with a Royal Flush… The best hand in Poker… but wait… nobody said we are playing Poker! You turn over the hand that was selected for you and it is the winning hand in the game of Clue.
Watch and buy: HERE
►Ghost Cash:
The next time you have to pay a small bill you can display this clear plastic sleeve/wallet which contains a white sheet of paper with a crude illustration of a US twenty-dollar bill.
Since nobody will accept this as payment you proceed to slowly pull the illustration out of the sleeve and show everyone how it slowly and visually is colorized to look like a real bill… but wait… It is a real bill!
You can then remove the twenty and use it to pay for your meal or your debt.
Watch and buy: HERE
►Four Nightmares DX:
This is a beautiful rope routine created by Mr. Suzuki that uses a special set of gaffed ropes. With these ropes and very little effort you will be able to present a routine that you will carry with you for both stage and close-up performances.
This edition features five phases where two unequal ropes stretch to the same size, they are tied together and merge into one rope, a knot is tied in the center and visually slid off, another larger knot is formed and slid off to form a loop, as a finale the loop and rope meld together into one rope.
Watch and buy: HERE
►LATEST RELEASE:
►Brain Bogglers:
For many years Meir Yedid has been opening his stage, parlor, and formal close-up shows with a series of three optical illusions/brain twisters where he explains how magic works. The premise is that we tell you the truth, but your brain lies to you.
The three optical illusions/brain twisters are the standard Word Skipping Illusion, Cornsweet Illusion, and Thatcher illusion, although they have been modified to optimize the live presentations and make them more interesting.
Watch and buy: HERE
►eBay Update:
Please visit my eBay store and auction for some cool and not so cool magic items.
►Direct link to auctions: HERE
►Direct link to the MyMagic eBay store: HERE
►UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
►Feb 18: Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show at Comix @ Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. Tickets: HERE
►Feb 22-25: Attending the G4G15 Conference in Atlanta, GA. Info: HERE
►Feb 22: Interviewing The Amazing Kreskin at G4G15 in Atlanta, GA. Info: HERE
►Feb 24: Performing on the final Gala at G4G15 in Atlanta, GA. Info: HERE
To view all my upcoming appearances go: HERE
Stay happy, Meir
PS: If you did not follow the link to the coin wallet, I offered last week do yourself a favor and check it out. It is the most practical of all magic coin carriers. Go: HERE
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“In my experience, successful performers have no other choice but to create and perform. They can’t not do that. They just have the drive, desire, and singular focus to attempt to achieve a dream despite near impossible odds.”
…David Copperfield (You Are All Terrible, 2023)
