MIM

So...

Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin have released a new ebook, titled: Magic in Mind, 
It's a wonderful (500 page) tome full of essays on magic theory.

it's available at Josh Jay & Andi Gladwin's most excellent site: Vanishing Inc

A note from Joshua Jay: What if I told you that today we are releasing a
book with contributions from Derren Brown, Teller, and Juan Tamariz? How
about if the book also included contributions from John Carney, Darwin
Ortiz, Tommy Wonder, Pit Hartling, Rene Lavand, Tom Stone, and nearly thirty
other magic luminaries?

Well what if I told you it was free?

It is!
Get your copy for free from the Vanishing Inc. web site:
http://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-downloads/free-magic-downloads/magic-
in-mind/

Yeah, no catches... just go get it.

I'm proud to be part of this tome. You'll find my 'wordy' essay on page 541-542

Josh sent me an email thanking him for my submission
but it is I who is thankful.
To be part of a book that contains some of the best thinking from our best minds in magic is an honor.

Josh, Andi.... Thanks.
It's guys like you that give me hope for the future of our art
Really, no one in recent memory has done more for magic than these two young men (OUTSTANDING magi in their own right!)
The recent revival of the Magi-fest and their generous scholarship / youth programs are unparalleled.
Keep up the good work gents. Bravo.

R.I.P. E.E.

When "By Forces Unseen" came out, I was a young cardman and found Earick's book delivered exactly the kind of conjuring my fingers craved. This was nouveau work that walked a path untread before.
Well, 20 years later, I can still say the same ... and I'm happy to say that.
Unfortunately, I'm sad to say, Earnest Earick has passed.
Sad but true
On April 27 it was his time to go. Heart problems... sigh.

And just last week Tyler was speaking of a road trip to the Earick mecca. (in May no less)
Timing...

Fortunately, Stephen Minch penned the fore-mentioned tome & I'm sure it's one that will live in the minds and hearts of cardmen for many years to come. If you haven't seen or read this wonderful book, I suggest you correct that mistake at your earliest opportunity (cardmen only need apply; this book is only for 'us')

Want to see some of this stuff performed?

well, you're in luck... the young asian man in the following youtube clip took it upon himself to learn virtually the entire book (quite an accomplishment) If you haven't seen it yet, enjoy this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0wxinoS4eI

(there's more where that came from: search you tube for "Earnest Earick By forces unseen)

Alright, well, I've blabbed enough about this (shitty) untimely topic

nuff for now... 

off to practice a few 'unseen' moves 

RIP E.E.

Jay

Ricky Jay on David Letterman

http://youtu.be/6EYiPkOgEOM

A great interview which features a wonderful clip of Al Flosso on the Sullivan stage & a Ricky performs a superb card effect.

Well worth a look

R&R

FL ... again? Why the hell not.
Lets go get some rays ; I can sit in the sun and meditate about a presentation for T.Onasakas "Lucky Lady" (my new magi-toy; yes, I've read the workers book... Meh) Also thinking about Shin Lims "Think" (that & A Paul Wilson trick Shim did that blew me away :CCC)
Hope to find time to peace out & peace together a routine!
Roll out!

VANISH!

Vanish! is a FREE International magic magazine, produced by Paul Romhany & Co.
I think I've mentioned it before (because it is worth reading @ over 100 pages of pro info, tips, tricks, etc)
They're up to issue #7 all of which are available here: http://www.vanishmagazine.com/

Yes, I said free. Don't let dissuade you from discovering this wonderful zine. It's a full color production with columns, tricks advice and information written by some of the top names in our biz. Here's a list of the current issue contributors: Chipper Lowell, Magic Babe Ning, Diamond Jim Tyler, Tony Chris, Paul Romhany, Nick Lewin, Wayne Rogers, Cris Johnson, Keith Fields, Lee Alex, Richard Webster,
Bizzaro, TC Tahoe, Danny Archer, Kyle Peron, Charles Bach, Steve Spill, Jeff McBride, Chase Hasty,
Bill Warren, Ben Robinson, Joe Gold, Paul Alberstat, Gwyn Auger, Anders Hansen, Felix, Leif David,
Banachek, Kyle Peron, Balu the Magician, Joe Pipia, Peter Mennie & More.

I'm sure a few of those names catch your eye. In short: they're serious about this thing.

I'd like to bring your attention to the current April / May issue where yours truly is featured in the review section. I'm happy to report "Built to Last - By Doug Conn" scores another high mark. And for that, as always, a tip of the hat to Rich Aviles at TRCKY.com who did an excellent job on the production.

Regarding the Built to Last  review:
The bottom line is "VERY Highly Recommended".
Here are some other quotes
I just didn’t want to know how to do the effects, I enjoyed being fooled and charmed by Doug’s magic.   I felt like a kid again enjoying being fooled Whether you are new to magic or a seasoned pro I think everybody will get A LOT from this DVD set.

Pinky Swear (My other current release) is also glowingly reviewed in this issue.
I’ve become a huge fan of Doug Conn’s and for those who love cards will definitely want to get this DVD. The magic on here is original and can be used by themselves or combined with other routines.

Wow, I'm gonna need to go buy bigger hats for my growing head!
(an open thanks for the kind words! thanks!)

If you'd like to go directly to this issue, click here to go to the 'yousendit' page 
(yousendit is the service with which they distribute the mag.)
You can read it online or download a copy to your tablet, laptop, pc, etc.

Get Built to Last : Click here
Pinky Swear is available here
peruse the whole shebang on www.connmagic.com

I'm happy someone pointed me to the review (Thanks Rock!) because I'd forgot about this wonderful publication and look forward to reading it from top to bottom (as well as all  the other issues I've missed.)
I hope you en

Vanish! check it out!

www.vanishmagazine.com

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Lim

Shin Lim rocked the house last night

Standing Ovation in the show
& a killer lecture that was finger flinger heavy , but truly had something for everyone.

Good stuff.