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Secrets of Magic Forum

Sat, 09 May 2009 01:25:24 +0100

Secrets of Magic Forum: Are you looking for a magic site with a solid community? At SOMF, we have everything, we do everything, we talk about everything. The rules are simple, help each other!

If you are stuck on a certain effect, can't get a presentation right, or just need to ask a question, then sign up now!
We have forum sections on everything ranging from Presentation and Reviews, to Coin Effects and DIY Magic. You are entitled to full free speech on SOMF, in-fact, it is encouraged! We take a different view of magic online at SOMF, if you are interested in magic, or are learning magic, or even a professional, you should be able to ask for help and advice from other magicians, without fear of being told “You can't ask that hear!”.

We are full of magicians ranging from Hobbyists to Professionals. We do get people coming in to just learn David Blaine or Criss Angel's newest effect, but these people are usually to lazy to sign up in the first place, let alone read through the forum.

It is encouraged to try and help as many people as you can, and in return you will get help yourself. Need some opinions on your newest trick? Don't have a solid presentation? Looking for that one effect to add to your repertoire? If you want to learn magic then this is the place. Please try and help other members as much as you can, and you in turn will receive help when needed!

Magic Video Blog

Sat, 09 May 2009 01:22:55 +0100

Magic Video Blog: The Magic Video Blog was started in 2008 by a select group of magicians who love vintage magic videos. Their intention is to provide an amazing magic clip - every 24 hours. The more they can expose you to great magic, the chances of helping you improve your own magic will increase. In turn, the art of magic advances. And ultimately, that�s what we all really want!

Amazing Magic Trick

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:21:42 +0000

Dynamo makes YOUR card disappear. More at Nokia Connectors

John G Magic Blog

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:28:58 +0000

John G Magic Blogspot: One of my favourite magicians John Guastaferro has just opened a magic blog, if you haven't seen his products go to his product page do yourself a favour and order everything he has, then thank me later! You can see some clips on his Youtube Channel. John has some seriously good material that is both strong in construction as it is charming in presentation, and his DVDs are among the handful I can watch the performances from, again and again. I'm excited that John is making his way to the Session in January, as I look forward to seeing him lecture.

Magic Mornings Video Podcast

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:43:43 +0000

Melbourne magicians Kamal Bhushan and Dean Atkinson continue to delight audiences in their weekly Magic Mornings video podcast.
The show fuses informative magic reviews, clips, comedic personality and hilarious repartee.

You can watch at http://www.magicmornings.com.au/

The show also has its own online magic forum at:

http://www.magicmornings.com.au/forum

Time to be Awesome

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:49:49 +0000

Time to be Awesome is a new internet TV show from David Corsaro the latest episode is an interview with award winning magician Marc DeSouza and a discussion about magic competitions and what it takes to succeed. Marc was also gracious enough to show them around his collection of magic posters and perform an effect. Upcoming shows include a behind-the-scenes of “Monday Night Magic”, an
interview with NY Coin Magic Seminar producers Michael Rubinstein and David Roth and a discussion with Francis Menotti about theater in magic.

IBM British Ring Convention 2008 - Eastbourne 24-28 September

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:32:35 +0100

Just an early heads up, I will be attending the above convention, and will be live-blogging the events I attend for Magic Convention Guide I will still post short posts here (probably just the first parts of each post) with links across to each post at MCG, so you will be able to find the reports over there. Thanks to Andrew Webb for letting me do this, it looks like a great week and an excellent and packed programme I just hope I can keep up! Remember watch here or better yet over at Magic Convention Guide starting Wednesday.

Howcast Magic Videos

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:23:57 +0100

Howcast offer how-to videos and guides, as part of their site they have produced a play-list of magic how-to guides. Dave Horowitz from Howcast says “We created some cool how to magic videos that I wanted to share with you. Much like a good act, they both entertain and are accessible on top of being informative. Please check out the full playlist.”

Here is an example guide for a simple coin vanish:

New Video Website Helps Entertainers Shine

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:11:45 +0100

Recently launched Talentainer.com allows entertainers to post videos of their latest and greatest acts in hopes of landing new gigs. Since the site debuted, it has attracted award-winning comedians, magicians and other “event enhancers”.

Talentainer.com is a new video-centric website offering live entertainers an opportunity to showcase a bit of their magic, placing it before legions of event planners who are searching for world-class entertainers to populate corporate events and gatherings, to entertain stadiums filled with fans during half-time shows, to fill cruise ships with masterful entertainment, and to fulfill other venues.

Talentainer.com allows entertainers to post videos of their latest and greatest acts in hopes of landing new gigs. Since its debut on July 2008, the site has attracted award-winning comedians, mimes, circus entertainers, disc jockeys, masters of ceremonies and other “event enhancers” interested in giving the world a sneak peak at their performances, rates and geographic parameters. In fact, within weeks of the launch, a number of famous acts have signed on who have appeared before the Queen of England at Buckingham Palace and on “America's Got Talent” and “Late Show with David Letterman.”

Overall, the entertainers posting profiles and videos on Talentainer.com are hoping to increase bookings and bring a smile to the world. Landing gigs has never been easier. What's all the buzz about? Visit www.talentainer.com and find out!

Paul Daniels Tesco Compare Ad

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:05:20 +0100

Paul Daniels performs a nifty magic trick.