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If you have not already read the today’s New York Times feature on Johnny Gaughan and his work shop, stop reading this and do it now.
Although, the lede of the story isn’t exactly tailored to the iTricks audience…
CHANCES are you’ve never heard of John Gaughan.
What’s more, make sure you watch the audio slideshow that accompanies the story which weaves pictures, interviews with Gaughan and narration by the author. Very, very cool stuff.
• Hal Sparks and Tomas Medina: Booger brothers [Fun Inc.]
• Erland’s got a thing or two to say about those finger-flicking XCM kids [Ye Olde Magick Blogge]
• Find a bar. Make sure they have porch. Rock. [Why am I stuck in magician hell?]
• Why are magicians so arrogant? [Unexpected Wonders]
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Samsung brings us these 10 optical illusions in two minutes. Someone please buy their phone to show your appreciation. It joins, the vanishing bird cage by Harry Blackstone Jr. as our favorite video uploaded in the past 24 hours.
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Sad news comes to us from Tilford Illusions who have announced on their website that they will be closing up shop within the next two moths, or earlier if they sell out their inventory.
The front page is emblazoned with well-wishes for the business.
Bargain hunters will find some close out deals on the site currently, with and it says that prices were adjusted recently, who knows if they will adjust them again.
Thanks to iTricks’ own Derek Merdinyan for the tip.
Even The Mentalist was shocked to see how many Las Vegas magic heavies packed into see the opening of Nathan Burton’s show at The Flamingo.
Gerry McCambridge, who is close to celebrating his first full year at The Hooters casino as well as his 500th Vegas show, couldn’t get over just how many of his peers were on hand to support Burton.
“If a bomb went off in the building, Siegfried and Roy would have to come out of retirement, because there would be no more magic in Vegas,” said McCambridge in an interview with iTricks. “It’s great because we’re all competing for the tourist dollars but we’re all friends.”
Not mentioned in the Robin Leach report we cited last night, was the attendance of Brett Daniels, whose show Wohsgicam at the Sahara closed earlier this week (via Magic Newswire) after complications with labour. McCambridge said Daniels was in very good spirits, making merry with the rest of Vegas magic’s finest including Lance Burton, Teller, Mac King and Criss Angel.
Also taking in the show was magic set maker and prop designer Bill Smith.
McCambridge would also like to make a special offer for magicians visiting the Sin City. If you click this link, you will be able to print out a complimentary ticket for two to his show at Hooters. Just make sure to thank him when you get there and tell him iTricks sent ya.
Derren Brown makes David Tennent (a.k.a. Dr. Who) believe he can control space and time in the newest installment of Trick Or Treat. Channel 4 has been kind enough to offer sneak peeks of the episode, specifically where Derren makes David believe he can see the future.
Thanks to those crafty kids at Oh No They Didn’t for the find.
Nathan Burton’s new show has officially swung his doors open at the Flamingo Casino in Las Vegas and there to celebrate was the cream of the Sin City magic scene, according the Robin Leach.
Among those in the crowd were… Criss Angel, Lance Burton, Teller, Mac King, Gerry McCambridge and pro poker player Antonio “The Magician” Esfandari.
Burton also used the moment to celebrate his 35th birthday. He was presented with a belated birthday cake decorated with a picture of him hanging upside down in a straight jacket.
Congrats to Nathan on the opening!