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| Magic
Resources |
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| Magic
Times - A Daily Magic News Magazine |
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| The Magic Times
contains all the information to satisfy your
magic needs. Some of the topics covered are
magic news, performances, and information about
magic clubs. This is truly a great periodical
on magic. |
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| Magical
Past Times - The Online Journal Of Magic History
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| The Magical
Past Times is a site where one can learn more
about the fascinating history of magic. This
online journal provides resources for everyone,
from those who are just curious about magic
to the experienced magician. |
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| The
Learned Pig Project - Online Repository of Magic
Books and Documents |
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| To receive the
full benefit of this site one needs to be a
member. Fortunately, membership is free but
a simple test needs to be taken to determine
if you are really a magician. However, even
if you are not a member, this is still a very
informational site. One can find online magic
books, magazine articles, and information about
the history of magicians! |
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| TV
Magic Guide |
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| Do you want
to watch a magic show without the hassle of
paying for the tickets and going to the theatre?
This site has a detailed listing of upcoming
appearances by magicians on television. If you
are looking for magic shows or anything else
related to magic that will appear on television,
the show is listed on this site. It is updated
daily and provides a brief description of each
show that it lists. |
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| The
Magic Theatre |
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| This site contains
various videos that can be watched via realplayer.
It has videos on different magicians and their
shows; Aldo Colombini's - "Lasting Impressions",
Alain Nu's - "Closeup Sketches", Derek Dingle's
- "Open Sez Me", Pavel's - "Silk Cabaret", Meir
Yedid's - "Live From London", and Richard Robinson's
- "The Fan". Unfortunately, only a couple of
minutes of each of these shows are presented.
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| All
Experts |
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| This particular
site is a free question and answer service provided
by volunteers. This link will take you to the
category about magic where you can post your
questions to a volunteer magician. This site
also has various other categories as well in
which a volunteer expert in that subject is
ready to answer your questions as well. |
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| Ask
Mr. Magic |
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| Do you have
a question about magic? This is a site where
any questions about magic can be asked and answers
will be given. This service is free so why not
take advantage of it? |
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| Magic
Talk - The Official Discussion Group For Magicians |
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| Magic Talk is
dedicated to the discussion of magic exposure,
lectures, seminars, as well as other magic related
topics. It is open to all magicians - professionals
and amateurs alike. Unfortunately, this site
does not discuss how to do magic tricks. The
site strictly states that the exposure of magic
tricks will not be tolerated. If you need help
with a trick this is the place to go. However,
if you want to know all the details about performing
a trick, you'll need to visit another site.
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| The
Performer's Post |
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| Are you looking
for a directory of world class entertainers?
The Performer's Post has a database in which
these entertainers have their acts showcased.
The showcase includes an online portfolio of
the performers and is separated into categories
such as close-up magic, stage magic, comedy
magic, and children's magic. Although this site
is very professional looking and provides a
great way to advertise magicians, the list of
performers is not very extensive. |
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| International
Conservatory of Magic |
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| Do you want
to join an online magic school? The International
Conservatory of Magic Online teaches through
personal live instruction via lecture tours,
a 24 hour-a-day web-site based text and virtual
lessons, internet chat, and live web audio lectures.
The International Conservatory of Magic Online
features beginner and advanced levels of training
and deal with all aspects of magic including,
sleight of hand, illusion, presentation, showmanship,
promotion, and theory. |
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| Conventions
for Magical Thinkers |
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| This page has
a short list of various magic conventions that
are happening throughout the country. By clicking
on a particular convention, one is then taken
to that convention's homepage where detailed
information is given about the convention. This
site is ideal for those who are interested in
magic and want to attend a convention/workshop.
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| Taking
Magic into the Future |
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| This site contains
information about Lance Burton as well as photographs
of him. Here one can find information about
the youth in magic as well as an interview with
Dominic Wood. To really get the full benefit,
one needs to become a member. Membership includes
magic reviews, essays, links, competitions,
tricks, and much more. Fortunately, membership
is free. |
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| Magic
Tricks |
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| Card
Trick Central |
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| This really
is, as the site claims to be, the #1 site for
card tricks. The site contains all types of
information about everything from how to do
to card tricks to card trick terminology. The
card tricks are separated into categories and
by experience level. One can also search the
site for their favorite card tricks as well.
The best part about this site is that all the
card tricks here are free. |
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| The
Coin Purse |
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| Are you looking
for the #1 web site for coin tricks? Well, there
is no need to look any further. This site contains
information about almost every aspect of coin
magic. If you are a beginner, you can read about
sleight of hand and manipulation. Others, who
are more experienced, can read reviews about
coin magic products currently out on the market.
The site also contains articles about coin magic
and has links to other sites as well. |
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| Magic
Interactive |
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| Magic Interactive
is a fully interactive website for professional
and budding magicians as well as anyone with
an interest in conjuring, sleight of hand, close-up
magic and mentalism. The site includes lots
of magic tricks, gags, a bulletin board, and
even a chat room. There is also a directory
full of magic shops, magic clubs, magicians,
magic agents, and magic magazines. |
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| MagicLand |
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| MagicLand is
a site full of free magic tricks, slights, and
more. This site contains great instructions
on how to perform tricks. There is a news section
and a sections for beginners and magicians as
well. This is a great site for those who want
to learn a few good magic tricks. |
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| Easy
magic for you |
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| Here, one can
find simple but effective magic tricks to perform.
This page contains many different magic tricks
that can easily be learned. There is everything
from card tricks to rope tricks and everything
in between. |
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| Online
Magic Showroom |
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| This site features
several interactive magic tricks which include
pick any card, the shell game, hypnotize me,
psychometry, find my rabbit, nine ball, levitation,
and the hearing test. Some of these tricks are
done in audio such as hypnotize me and psychometry.
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| Magic
Meister |
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| Visitors to
this site can enjoy three interactive card tricks
which include mind reader, the numbers game,
and twenty card mystery. If you like card tricks
and want to be amused, this is a site which
you will enjoy. |
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| Trendy
Magic |
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| Would you like
to participate in a little magic right now?
This site contains several interactive magic
tricks which include, the original mysterious
rabbit, the color theory, and the psycho test.
After trying these tricks, if you are absolutely
stunned and must know how these tricks were
done, there is no need to worry. There is a
section that explains, in detail, how the interactive
tricks were performed. |
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| Hocus
Pocus Palace |
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| The Hocus Pocus
Palace contains magic tricks done via internet.
These tricks include Christmas dreams, fantasy
football, flags of mystery, mentalism ala Simpsons,
pattern in mind, and who's who zoo. This site
also contains links to other magic resources
as well. |
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| Psychic
Stunts by Michael Daniels |
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| Stunts of mentalism
and "psychic" demonstration are featured on
this site. These stunts are separated into categories;
those that can be done quickly, those that require
a little more time, and those that can be done
at one's leisure. The stunts are all rated as
well. |
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| The
Magic Secrets Basement - Magic for Beginners |
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| The information
on this site provides the foundation for beginners
in magic. Here one can learn the basic techniques
to create one's own tricks, and variations to
existing ones. There are numerous tricks which
can be learned from this site. These tricks
are done step by step with detailed instructions
and pictures. This is a great site for beginners.
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| Magic
Palace |
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| The Magic Palace
contains magic tricks separated into three categories;
levitation, card tricks, and miscellaneous tricks.
There are also videos that are available for
downloading as well; hyran hank, scotch and
soda, zig zag cig, and haunted key. |
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| The
Magician's Corner |
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| This site contains
great information about magic for the beginner.
Here, the Mad Magician answers any questions
dealing with magic that one many want to know.
There is also a card and coin emporium as well.
This site shows you how to get started as a
magician and also contains many links to other
magic sites. |
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| The
Magic Site |
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| The Magic Site
is aimed towards anyone interested in magic
or anyone who wants to practice magic as a hobby.
The site contains card tricks and other miscellaneous
tricks as well. Unfortunately, this site only
has a couple of tricks available. |
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| Magic
Tricks |
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| This site has
contains about twenty different tricks waiting
to be learned. A few of these tricks have pictures
accompanying the text explanation, however most
do not. Unfortunately, the explanations for
each of these tricks are not very detailed and,
as a result, are not very effective. |
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| Card
Trick Palace |
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| This site contains
card tricks for beginner magicians as well as
those who are intermediate magicians. This site
contains several card tricks in both categories.
Unfortunately, this site is not really the "Palace"
that it claims to be. |
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| Snail
World |
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| Snail World
contains a magic section which includes information
about misdirection, tricks, articles, psychological
forces, and psychic readings. The magic section
of this site is fairly good, however, the rest
of the site is really not worth looking at.
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| Magician's
Personal Web Sites |
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| Adam
Steinfeld |
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| Steinfeld is both an illusionist
and comedian. His shows incorporates and expands classic
illusions such as levitation of an audience member or sawing
a woman in thirds. At this site one can find information
about upcoming shows as well as articles about Steinfeld.
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| Amazing
Dexter |
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| Prior to 1999, one might
have seen Sean Paul performing under the stage name of the
Amazing Dexter. Now, performing under his given name of
Sean-Paul, he has teamed up with Juliane. Together, they
have become Impact Magic. This site contains testimonials
about their performances, bios, and show information. |
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| Amazing
Kreskin |
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| Amazing Kreskin has noted
that he uses his mental abilities to predict specific events
in other people's lives. While looking into the minds of
others, he states that he has often discovered things that
he would rather not have seen. He further states he has
learned how to ignore the bad and concentrate on the good.
This site contains his biography, a photo gallery, booking
information, and news about him. |
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| Amazing
Randi |
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| James Randi has a reputation
as a magician and escape artist, but today, he is best known
as a demystifier of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.
Randi has pursued "psychic" spoonbenders, exposed the dirty
tricks of faith healers, and investigated homeopathic water
"with a memory." He has been a thorn in the sides of those
who try to pull the wool over the public's eyes in the name
of the supernatural. |
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| Criss
Angel |
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| Criss Angel's illusions
are done with the special effect wizardry found exclusively
in movies while his music is the driving force behind the
spectacle. The music in his performances are arranged and
produced by Criss Angel and Klay Scott and is performed
live by Angel and his band. |
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| David
Copperfield |
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| This site is dedicated to
and contains a great deal of information about David Copperfield.
This site has his biography as well as a list of his awards
and records he has accomplished. Anything that Copperfield
is involved in, such as upcoming television shows or performances,
they are mentioned here. |
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| Guy
Hollingworth |
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| Guy performs feats of magic
and card-sharping in his performances. This site has a brief
history on the magician and information about his shows.
One can order some of his books and videos on this site
as well. |
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| Harry
Houdini |
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| Harry Houdini is one of
the greatest magicians that ever lived and this site is
a worthy tribute to him. The site contains information about
Houdini's entire life which includes his movies, escapes,
and illusions. There are numerous photographs, video clips,
and links to other Houdini sites. This is a great site if
you are interested or just curious about Houdini. |
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| Harry
Houdini |
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| This is yet another site
about the great Harry Houdini. The site contains background
information about Houdini and talks about some of his most
amazing tricks. This site is quite interesting and enjoyable.
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| Joaquin
Ayala |
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| Joaquin Ayala claims that
he is the leading Hispanic Latin Illusionist of all time.
His international star status is cast in Mexico City's "Hall
of Stars". Ayala has been the recipient of the "Merlin Award"
for most original magic, the only Latin-American illusionist
ever to get this prestigious award. |
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| Johnathan
David Bass |
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| Bass is known as an illusionist
and had been featured on NBC's "World's Greatest Magic".
This site contains contact information, a biography, news
about him, and his upcoming events. |
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| John
Rogers |
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| John Rogers is well-known
for his fascinating close-up magic skills. On this site,
one can take a look at his interactive magic section as
well as other amusing tricks. The site also contains links
as well as contact information. |
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| Luis
de Matos |
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| This site is under construction.
However, this site will include categories such as Luis
de Matos, fan club, news, interactive magic, talk to me,
and highlights of the week. |
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| Marco
Tempest |
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| This site contains information
about Marco Tempest as well as the calendar of his upcoming
events. Tempest combines computer-generated imagery, video,
music, and stagecraft with magic. Many parts of the site
are made up of streaming video and discuss Tempest's involvement
with technology and magic. |
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| Milan
and Linda |
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| This site contains photographs
of the Milan and Linda performing with each other as well
as reviews and endorsements about the show. One can also
contact these two performers through e-mail. Unfortunately,
this site is not very informative since it does not have
any factual information about the two performers and their
magic skills. |
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| Penn
& Teller |
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| Penn And Teller are two
entertainers who have appeared on countless television shows
and have performed all over the county. This site has biographies
of both of these men, information about their upcoming events,
photographs, and articles and reviews about them. Their
Sin City site has been around since the dawn of the internet.
Scott, the owner of HappyMagic.com has met both Penn and
Teller when they performed in Kansas City. Teller actually
spoke to Scott! (He never speaks on stage, he leaves that
to his partner in crime, Penn Jillette. |
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| Rebekah
Yen |
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| Rebekah Yen combines magic,
dance, and multi-cultural arts with modern dynamics in her
performances. This site contains pictures as well as information
about her and her magic. |
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| Siegfried
and Roy |
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| Siegfried and Roy, as well
as their animals, are featured on this site. Here, one can
find information about their performances, the latest news
about them, as well as well as an online store where Siegfried
and Roy books, cds, and videos are sold. |
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| Thomas
Solomon |
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| This site contains information
about Thomas Solomon, reviews of his performances, and his
upcoming events. He has information about his great escapes
as well as his mysterious illusions. Solomon has also included
a list of awards he has received as well as a list of his
established clientele. |
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| Torkova |
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| This site contains information
about Torkova as well as his tour dates and writings. One
can visit the gallery where they can find pictures from
Torkova's performances over the years. There is also contact
information on this site as well. |
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| Van
Buren |
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| Van Buren combines
magic and illusion acts with juggling, unicycling, and plate
spinning. There are some pictures of Van Buren on the site
as well as information about him and his family. One can
also find contact information here as well. |
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