Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
HISTORY OF MAGIC
- The term "Magic" is etymologically derived from the Old Persian word Magi. Performances we would now recognize as conjuring have probably been practiced throughout history.
- The same level of ingenuity that was used to produce famous ancient deceptions such as the Trojan Horse would also have been used for entertainment, or at least for cheating in gambling games, since time immemorial. However, the profession of the illusionist gained strength only in eighteenth century, and has enjoyed several popular vogues.
- From 1756 to 1781, Jacob Philadelphia performed feats of magic, sometimes under the guise of scientific exhibitions, throughout Europe and in Russia. Modern entertainment magic owes much of its origins to Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805-1871), originally a clockmaker, who opened a magic theatre in Paris in the 1840s. His speciality was the construction of mechanical automata which appeared to move and act as if they were alive.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
MAGIC TRICKS
Double Color Changing Hank
Reg. Price $8.95
SALE PRICE ONLY $5.95!
Write Thru Pen
Reg. Price $9.95
SUPER SALE PRICE ONLY $4.95!
Stiff Rope
Reg. Price $8.95
SALE PRICE ONLY $5.95!
Optical Illusion Ring
SALE PRICE ONLY $4.95!
SALE PRICE ONLY $2.50!
Thumbtip Silk Streamer
Reg. Price $3.95
SALE PRICE ONLY $2.50!
Patriotic Ropes
Reg. Price $4.95
SALE PRICE ONLY $2.95!
Joker Tube
Reg. Price $79.95
SALE PRICE ONLY $54.95!
Crazy Man's Handcuffs
Reg. Price $9.95
SALE PRICE ONLY $3.95!
Glass Card Deck
Reg. Price $14.95
SALE PRICE ONLY $7.95!
DVDS
Showoff With Cards DVD
Reg. Price $39.95
SALE PRICE ONLY $24.95!
Levitation Exposed DVD
Reg. Price $14.95
SALE PRICE ONLY $11.95!
Street Magic Exposed DVD
Will be $21.95
INTRODUCTORY PRICE ONLY $18.95!
Amazing Magic Tricks With Everyday Objects DVD
Reg. Price $12.95
SALE PRICE ONLY $9.95!
BOOKS
Invisible Thread Reel BookReg. Price $4.95 SALE PRICE ONLY $2.95!
Excellent instruction book covering the basic handling techniques for using the Thread Genie reel of microfine thread. Also teaches 13 amazing tricks with this gimmick.
Steel Ball and Tube Book Reg. Price $4.95 SALE PRICE ONLY $2.95!
Excellent instruction book! Covers the basic moves for effective steel ball and tube use as well as the routines for more than two dozen tricks! Turn your Steel Ball and Tube into a "million dollar" effect!
David Blaine- Mysterious Stranger Book Reg. Price $24.95 CLOSEOUT PRICE ONLY $14.95!
There are bios of magicians past and present, as well as tips, secrets and techniques revealed for the first time. The final chapters are all about Blaine's comments on his endurance challenges. This book is a MUST for all fans of David Blaine!
Friday, March 28, 2008
POSTER
Carter Beats the Devil Window Card Reg. Price $16.95 CLOSEOUT PRICE ONLY $9.95!
Great Charles Carter window card size poster featuring Carter playing poker with the Devil. Carter wins! This is a beautiful full color reproduction of Carter's original window card circa 1928. Last of these remaining! We can't get any more! Hurry!
Alexander CRYSTAL SEER Poster
Reg. Price $19.95 CLOSEOUT PRICE ONLY $9.95!
Eerie Alexander poster featuring the famous magician/medium gazing into a crystal ball. Circa 1920. Last of these remaining! We can't get any more! Hurry!
WHAT IS MAGIC CASTLE??
The Magic Castle is the private clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts, Inc, a very special organization devoted to the advancement of the ancient art of magic. The purpose of The Academy is to encourage and promote public interest in the art of magic with particular emphasis on preserving its history as an art form, entertainment medium, and hobby. Beginning with a charter membership of 150, the Academy has grown into a world-renowned fraternal organization with a membership of nearly 5,000.
http://www.magiccastle.com/about/index.cfm
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