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You'll find reviews of magic books, tricks and DVD's and I'll occasionally teach how to do a unique magic effect. In short: this is my web sandbox: I hope you find it useful.http://connjure.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-2657147254782844324Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:09:00 +00002019-01-07T15:23:10.401-08:00When people ask what I do,&nbsp; my usual reply is "I'm a magician" but, if conversation gets to the point where I'm handing out a business card, the potential client will find the term "Prestidigitation" as my professional title. I THINK, that's what I am: a "prestigitator" ... a "sleight of hand artist" if you will.&nbsp; Note: I prefer the term legerdemain, but zero percent of the laity knows http://connjure.blogspot.com/2019/01/prestidigitation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-6749345865443271726Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:31:00 +00002018-11-15T13:44:05.208-08:00 Well, it's been cold here in NOLA this week, so I've forgone my daily long-walks &amp; instead: I've hit the Gym (made it there every day this week.) I do 30-45 min on the treadmill, some weight training and then the elliptical for as long as I can stand it... god I hate that machine.&nbsp; *I also use this time to practice some secret magi-things&nbsp; &amp;&nbsp; **I'm generally http://connjure.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-real-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-803046526859955116Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:18:00 +00002018-11-10T14:25:42.304-08:00 Just got home from busking. I went out too early (and it was chilly!) But I persevered and the busking gods delivered :) More importantly: I experimented with my craft and was happy with the results. In fact, my best $how/Hat came from a set where I wsa breaking in my new 'psychic' routine (that's right, I'm putting the $ into E$P!) I'm jazzed to further explore the routine and do it again http://connjure.blogspot.com/2018/11/real-mans-ep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-3009817154239471164Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:27:00 +00002018-11-09T12:43:04.979-08:00Rained out today, so I’m at home working and working out: did some meditation, a lil yoga + an hour at the gym &amp; now I’m currently rehearsing a new sequence (designed ta pack small and play big.) The routine is “Much Ado About Nothing” (literally!) My hopes are with just 3 envelopes and a few clips (plus a piece of rope that’s already part of the act) that an audience and I are able to http://connjure.blogspot.com/2018/11/much-ado-about-nothing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-8565511790919078296Tue, 23 May 2017 18:24:00 +00002017-05-23T11:24:15.616-07:00Over the past week, I've put a few new things up on YouTube&nbsp;&nbsp;(where I've been spending my free time, as opposed to writing these blog posts...) I have lots to learn and have full intent to improve these vids as time goes on for the time being... I'm looking looking for beta testers and constructive criticismhere's the link: https://www.youtube.com/user/connjure all comments / http://connjure.blogspot.com/2017/05/connjure-youtube.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-5854586739337916466Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:20:00 +00002017-03-14T17:20:01.918-07:00Spent part of the afternoon in NOLA's lovely "City Park" (shooting some test video...)If you find yourself in New Orleans with free time; a trip &nbsp;to City Park will make your brain happy. Whether you're a family looking for a group event, a romantic duo or an artist looking for inspiration, you'll find what you seek here. I'll def be spending more time there...http://connjure.blogspot.com/2017/03/city-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-833512748675142270Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:50:00 +00002017-03-08T14:56:06.439-08:00 Love love love this plot and Caleb Wile's construction is outstanding (also a great trick to 'personalize') #highspots #bigtimewrasslin #magic'skindredartform http://connjure.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-high-spot-in-high-spots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-6209074784573832266Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:28:00 +00002017-03-02T12:58:39.560-08:00 If you haven't heard, Calen Morelli has a new kickstarter up: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1244286655/strange-things-happen-a-street-magic-show-by-calen I think Morelli is one of the top creative minds of this generation and I'm sure this project is gonna be must-see-magic-tv Who's Calen Morelli? Check out his "show reel" If you're not familiar with Calen, dohttp://connjure.blogspot.com/2017/03/more-morelli.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-4680200689191103921Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:16:00 +00002017-03-01T15:16:05.613-08:00I spent some time today watching magic "contests"Fool Us, Wizard Wars and America's Got Talent I also watched some recent magi-magic-contests (Mostly FISM winners.) so, now I'm thinking...If magic "contests" are going to be a thing,I'd like to see at least some of them being judged by the laity.Note: I'm a big fan of Penn &amp; Teller's "Fool Us." I think it provides an amazing showcase for http://connjure.blogspot.com/2017/03/judgement-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-3269785741761689224Sat, 25 Feb 2017 16:40:00 +00002017-02-25T08:40:49.783-08:00 I first saw Daryl at Haine's House of Cards in 1984 and I clearly recall, dreaming, that one day I could be close to his caliber of greatness. &nbsp;At that point in my magi-life, I had never felt so inspired. Imagine seeing (pre youtube / DVD)Daryl's Rope Routine, Elbow Knee &amp; Neck, Audio TranspoUltimate Ambition &amp; a plethora of FISM award winning Card Magic (ex: the "Hot Shot Cut" http://connjure.blogspot.com/2017/02/rip-daryl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-8263713928239514280Tue, 21 Feb 2017 22:03:00 +00002017-02-21T14:03:37.559-08:00Wow: http://rockymountainsession.com/Plus... it's in Colorado! ; )Consider me interestedhttp://connjure.blogspot.com/2017/02/rocky-mountain-high.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-2547171384272947514Fri, 17 Feb 2017 22:24:00 +00002017-02-17T14:26:42.307-08:00One reason I'm reviving this blog is to post ideas for posterity Here's a snap shot of some post-its from my desktop the list is piling up and growing daily (thank goodness) *and there's plenty more where that came from. My intent is to use some of this blog-space to document these ideas and some of their development and I intend to do so using the many mediums offered by modern technology.http://connjure.blogspot.com/2017/02/post-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-7869366122600244270Thu, 16 Feb 2017 23:34:00 +00002017-02-16T15:34:25.095-08:00ok, this is two days in a row (which is one more than yesterday)for the most part, these pages will be filled with things that I find interesting&nbsp; hopefully, my discoveries will be useful to (some of) you occasionally, I'll go off on a theory / theoretical rant... that day is not todaytoday... is just the act of getting out two blog posts in a row ok, so anyway... thought of the day: http://connjure.blogspot.com/2017/02/time-you-enjoy-wasting-is-not-wasted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-9033740122971246322Wed, 15 Feb 2017 20:26:00 +00002017-02-15T12:27:20.340-08:00wow, it's been over two years since my last attempt at re-starting this blog ... ahem &nbsp;... &nbsp;do-over http://connjure.blogspot.com/2017/02/wow-its-been-over-two-years-since-my.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-7702415214864952440Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:12:00 +00002014-12-28T07:15:42.706-08:00Ok, this blog has been dormant long enough I've been going though a shit ton of heavy life crap &amp; appear to be over the hump as such, I can get back to trodding through this existence as only I can (and I hope the same for you: *in your own special way of course) Me thinks My initial postings will likely focus on my re-entry into the busking arena I've worked the cobblestones of New http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/12/all-backs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-8926492021069509264Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:57:00 +00002014-08-18T06:57:50.089-07:00booksCardConjuring ArtsExpertTechniqueThe Conjuring Arts Center is running their sumner reading program again.I mentioned this series last year &amp; was gonna leave it at that, but their latest release is a MUST have.if you're late to the party, better late than never ...Week 7 of this summer's series features the classic (epic) "Expert Card Technique"&nbsp;... Nuff Saidhttps://shop.conjuringarts.org/store/m/viewprd.aspGo, unplug http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/08/free-ect-cac.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-7126154940205304212Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:22:00 +00002014-08-10T05:22:51.281-07:00Stephen Page ( former front man for the &nbsp;"Barenaked Ladies") &nbsp;has long been one of my favorite male vocalists. If you're not sure who I'm talking about, do yourself a favor and youtube a tune or two: I suggest "Break Your Heart"&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiNyPn2OZzg&nbsp; (there's LOTS more where that came from) So anyway:... His appearance at Toronto TedX delivers a http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/08/page-by-page.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-6063974004816533790Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:54:00 +00002014-08-05T06:54:31.239-07:00Amazing JohnathonMarc MaronNate BargatzePod CastWTF I learned about Marc Maron's wonderful WTF podcast a couple years ago and I've been a fan ever since (thanks Rich!) Maron &nbsp;is a grizzled veteran of the comedy scene. His &nbsp;insight to the entertainment industry &nbsp;provides no holds barred interviews with random celebrities (and magicians) Todays link du jour is the recent WTF &nbsp;with the Amazing Johnathon. This NSFW interview &http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/08/wtf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-9166133651196575960Sat, 26 Jul 2014 01:58:00 +00002014-07-26T09:02:22.040-07:00CardistryCrewDarylFlourishesHot ShotKennerSybilZach MuellerI've had a soft spot in my heart for card flourishes since childhood... perhaps learning things like the "Hot Shot Cut" (and a decade later: Chris Kenners "Sybll" ) from the printed page installed a respect for the craft at an early age... or perhaps my brain is just hardwired for the odd and unusual? (the latter is more likely to be closer to the truth.) If you're on the fence about flourishes,http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/07/crewistry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-2751808261194129276Mon, 14 Jul 2014 22:17:00 +00002014-07-14T15:27:06.153-07:00InterviewPenn and TellerTeller Speaks Book Mark Du Jour "It's only the unwilling suspension of disbelief that is fascinating" Say what? Think about that... and then watch the interview below to enter the minds of Penn &amp; Teller. "Magic can be an intellectual art form because it has built-in irony" (Teller) While watching some YouTube today, I ran across an amazing interview with P&amp;T... a great discussion that gets http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/07/penn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-7066982388526519585Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:01:00 +00002014-07-13T12:01:55.965-07:00AkirafistbooksCrapMagicReviewsSoundz AmazingWizard ProductThis appears to be a non-biased magic-video review site. https://www.youtube.com/user/AkiraFist/videos?sort=dd&amp;shelf_id=0&amp;view=0No crazy gimmicks and not related to the distribution / prostitution of our art. I started to bookmark the site for my (never-ending) favorites list and as I contemplated that, I contemplated the lack of good magic I've seen reviewed lately. **I have seen magic http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/07/reviewing-state-of-magicrap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-3935713931530661175Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:11:00 +00002014-06-29T11:11:56.598-07:00Burt WonderstoneMagic MoviesOriginalPoint of ViewTheory Last&nbsp;night&nbsp;I&nbsp;re-watched&nbsp;“The&nbsp;Incredible&nbsp;Burt&nbsp;Wonderstone” (on HBO...) With&nbsp;all&nbsp;due&nbsp;respect&nbsp;to&nbsp;any&nbsp;alumni&nbsp;involved&nbsp;in&nbsp;his&nbsp;forgettable&nbsp;movie,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;only&nbsp;(sleightly)&nbsp;saved&nbsp;by&nbsp; acceptable&nbsp;performances&nbsp;from&nbsp;Steve&nbsp;Carell and&nbsp;Jim&nbsp;Carrey.&nbsp; http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/06/wonderstoneing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-4803380096660293912Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:07:00 +00002014-06-26T15:07:13.185-07:00Artmagic thoughtsramblingsthankfulI've taken a bit of a hiatus from this blog (and as I type this, I wonder who is reading these words?) When I started this, I never really intended for it to be much more than an online reference for the magi-stuffs that were of interest to me. I did figure that my findings may interest others and as part of the "pay it forward" mindset, I figured that it couldn't hurt to share my interests http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-constant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-5556614103797652228Sun, 08 Jun 2014 18:04:00 +00002014-06-08T11:04:23.623-07:00Card ManipulationFrench VarietyNewsNorbert FerreI'm sure I've posted clips / info of this fantastic performer in the past. I had the pleasure of seeing this act live back in the late 90's...it's a great example of what a strong 12 minutes can get ya: from what I can see, only the smallest details have changed between what I saw then (and now) Don't get me wrong: those small details make ALL the difference and one of the wonderful things about http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/06/new-norbert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372826068269934706.post-432419002690475378Tue, 20 May 2014 18:42:00 +00002014-05-20T11:42:29.533-07:00chris kenner paint by numbersflush brush 2.0out of controltriumph toolsHappy to announce Flush Brush (my simplified / direct handling of Chris Kenner's wonderful effect "Paint By Numbers")&nbsp;is now available through TRCKY.com &nbsp;This has been a long standing favorite routine that never fails to garner an outstanding reaction. The handling is simple and the presentation flows like butter... check it out: Click below to visit "FLUSH BRUSH" (2.0) on the http://connjure.blogspot.com/2014/05/trcky-flush-brush-download.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0