MAGIC, The Magazine For Magicians

ON THE COVER:
Vince Carmen, as photographed by Stephanie Dubsky/ Moments in Time Photography.

Vince Carmen has toured from North Carolina to New Zealand with a big illusion show, he's been a mainstay magic attraction at both Las Vegas and Reno casinos, he's produced shows for major theme parks, and he's now realized a life-long dream of operating his own magic dinner theater in Florida.

By Dennis Phillips

The Waterfront Room at Sarasota Quay has been transformed to Houdini's Showplace and has become home to a product that features the best parts of Vince Carmen's touring show, a whole lot of his Vegas act, and a little of his rock-'n'-roll beginnings.

By Richard Heath

With the invitation to tour David Copperfield's warehouse and museum in Las Vegas, how could anyone interested in magic collecting think of being anywhere else? The event was a sell-out within a month of its announcement.

By Alan Howard

Gary Plants is a bit of a paradox among his fellow finger-flickers. He does so many sleights and routines so amazingly well, yet his friends and fans have to twist his arm to get him to perform.

By Charlie Randall

Why shouldn't stage magicians be more like the magi in books, plays, movies, and even fairy tales where, because of focus and plot, they have logical reasons for the performance of their magic?

By Eberhard Riese

Reviewed this month by Brad Henderson, Richard Hatch, Peter Studebaker, Billy McComb, and Trixie Bond:

· Extraordinary Exhibitions
· Beyond ESP 2
· Miraculous Ploys
· Linking Rings
· Edward George Brown: A Magical Life
· Percy Naldrett: A Man of Sussex, Conjuror & Poet
· Lewis & Clark Magic Program
· Scott Tripp's Kid Show Sampler
· Sleight of Mind
· The Very Best of Flip

Close-up contributions include two from Martin Lewis, Rejected and Martin's Oil Opener, followed by Nathan Gibson's Oil Closer, Gregg Webb's String & Pencil, and the Amador Change by Carlos Amador. "Expertalk" features Jimmy Nuzzo on the Side Steal.

A warm-up sequence for a kid's show sets the rules, and let's the children know when it's time to laugh, clap, and be loud; Tiziano's wild-'n'-silly warm-up with a wand is one such routine that gets the kids raring for action.

A discussion of the importance of an effective business card for restaurant workers is followed by a most effective trick with ESP cards.

Fiber optics add a fourth dimension to the time-honored mirror tunnel principle, allowing a performer to produce a platform full of people with the greatest of ease.

When selling corporate sponsorship of your show you must consider what you can offer in terms of either branding or direct sales.

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