For years, Vince Carmen was the king of the Southeastern telephone-promoted fund-raiser illusion show. He took his methods to New Zealand and South America. Then for years, he became a mainstay illusion act for Circus Circus in both Las Vegas and Reno. He created major magic productions for theme parks across America. And now Vince and wife, Yvonne Carmen, have realized a long-time dream — they have settled down and own their own magic dinner theater, Houdini's Showplace, in Sarasota, Florida.

Arthur Stead has worked with music stars such as Peter Frampton, The Mamas & The Papas, and John Waite; he's written songs with Cyndi Lauper, Jefferson Starship, and Debbie Allen; he composed film scores for The Muppets, America's Most Wanted, and Steven Spielberg's film, The Goonies. And, for magicians, he's recorded and released some of most practical, royalty-free music for children's entertainers.