magicians

James Randi, The Amazing Randi, who made this forum possible has died after a long and productive life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Randi

Thinking about Johnny Thompson today, the Great Tomsoni, on the anniversary of his death, and sharing a photo of the Tomsoni button given out at his memorial service. There doesn't seem to be much going on here within the Conjuror's Corner, but knowing those who practice the magical arts, it's...

Card master Ricky Jay has left the building. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/25/obituaries/ricky-jay-dead.html Also...

Asked by The Times about duplicity for a 2013 article, Mr. Jay argued: “You wouldn’t want to live in a world where you couldn’t be conned. Because it would mean you’re living in a world where you never trusted anyone or anything.”

I'm not linking to the story as there is a risk of spoilers. I myself turned off the audio on the TV when it appeared that it was a long segment and they were going to give it away to the viewers. I saw reporters smirking at the end. Apparently he was sued because an audience member was...

The Night Court judge and underrated magician/comedian died at the age of 65 in his home in Asheville, NC.

http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_514_-_the_amazing_johnathan The Amazing Johnathan is retiring from performing because of health problems. He might only live for a couple more years...

http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=430354&forum=15&65 Banachek made a couple of sensible posts,Jim Callahan less so.:rolleyes: JREF topics on there aren't good bedfellows so check it while it stays up!

Quite often I read or hear people express their feelings about magicians such as David Blaine and Criss Angel being fake. After encountering those statements I've developed an idea that maybe the people are hating those people for their popularity. I don't think I've ever actually heard Criss...

Skeptics Canada is planning an event to celebrate the life of local skeptic/magician Henry Gordon on Feb 28. More details will be posted at http://www.skeptics.ca/. Henry Gordon passed away at age 89 on Saturday, January 24 after a lengthy illness. Henry was a professional magician...

I've just been reviewing and making posts on another forum, The Magic Cafe, and I was stunned by the amount of support for Jim Callahan and opposition to Criss Angel over the fight on Phenomenon on Halloween, 2007. I have always thought of magicians as a skeptical buch (Houdini, Carson, Randi...

This question is largely directed towards other magicians, but non-magicians are strongly encouraged to relate their own experiences. Eventhough “technically ingenious” is mentioned in the topic, I am assuming that the disclosure of trade secrets can be avoided if we abstain from going into...

Okay, I'm not a magician. I don't have any great interest but I do remember reading a book back in the late 1970s that explained a lot of tricks and how to do them. I thought it was fascinating. Where can I find such a book today? Or preferably, a website?

I don't think this has been posted already. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6612507.stm

(Forgive me if this has come up before; I can't think of a suitable search string to be sure I've not missed it.) I've often wondered about the proportions of self-deluders, informally-trained scammers, and outright mentalists that are in the business of taking money for "psychic" services. I...

You can't have a forum about magic without asking about everyone's favorite magicians :D More and more I find myself drawn to the work of Cyril. He'll take something that's already really cool on it's own and put a spin on it, like a card through window routine into a card through aquarium...

I just read something about "Norice de la Roche" the Black Houdini. There weren't that many women magicians, seems to have been a tradition of Asians (both real and fake). Any other black magicians?

Following some discussion and disagrement on this topic, I thought it worthy of its own thread, given that some are dubious of the ethics/protocol of some magicians. See the 'Derren Brown' thread for an insight into this. Here's the question: "To what extent, if any, should a...

Is there any kind of referance that shows Magicians are by and large skeptics? I must admit, that I myself had somewhat relegious upbringing. Not very heavy, but I certainly believed - at age of 12 or so - alot that was in the bible. During teen years, I shifted more to 'new age' stuff, but...

I wonder if he'll sue Randi too... http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5455405.html edit: I put this in the wrong forum by mistake. Moderator please delete or move if appropriate.

This is eight years old, but it is still worth a read: [/b] Magicians of the Year - 1996 by Teller

Army List Targets Minorities, Magicians Just reinforces the notion that a magician is a good guy to have on your side. :D

Martin's Misdirection The webcomic for underpaid overworked kiddie-party magicians...

Greetings, I just wanted to briefly mention something for any magicians/mentalists that are headed to Vegas for TAM2. In addition to my talk on theatrical séances at the event, I will also be presenting my regular lecture (which is for magicians and mentalists) on Wednesday night, the 14th (the...

Surely no one could be that stupid to believe he can psychically read where the bullet is. russian roulette

It seems like a lot are. Penn and Teller, James Randi. -INRM

I remember seeing a magician on tv who was some bumbling old guy who had a kind of slutty tart for an assistant. I only caught a few moments, but it was so funny. I was wondering if he was based in Vegas and maybe at the TAM I could get over to see him. No clue who he is!