Smothered!

New trick: Thank you, Mom! A piece of coal turns into a diamond. Continue reading

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Soma in Bootbaaas!

This may well be the best piece of storytelling magic I’ve ever seen. It’s beautiful, amazing, and ultra-modern. From FISM Grand Prix winner Soma — and it’s not what you may think.

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An Ambitious Undertaking

New trick: Spectator’s Ambition. A simple idea that must’ve been done before, but I don’t remember seeing it in print.

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When magic makes a difference

I’ve always believed that magic can be much more than just tricks presented in a “look what I can do” manner. Recently, I saw a video clip of Devonte, a young man who not only embodies my beliefs but goes several steps further and actually makes magic important.

I’m in awe.

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Drop the pinkie, you’re not the Queen

Bob Fitch

Not long ago, actor, magician and magic coach Bob Fitch was in town for a lecture and workshop. I had the honour and pleasure of meeting him and enjoyed an all-too-brief conversation with him over dinner.

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My first guest post!

My friend Nicole Lee invited me to write a piece on her blog, Canada’s Magic.

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Suzanne: the magic of rapport

Suzanne on the cover of Genii, May 2010

When it comes to connecting with an audience, nobody does it better than my friend Suzanne. And it’s no wonder: when I once asked her what motivates her to go out and do a gig in the middle of a Minnesota winter, she answered without hesitation: “Meeting people.”

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By way of introduction…

Ariel Frailich, I Saw That! Exclusive Magic

Greetings! If this is your first time visiting I Saw That!, let me tell you who and what it’s all about.

I used to be a young, hotshot cardman. You know the type: a deck of cards permanently glued to our hands, and more likely to show each other the latest tricks and moves than to talk to girls. Except for girls who actually like to pick cards, of course. At least, until they tire of it. Which they invariably do. But I digress.

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