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March 20 Tucson, AZ Magic Lecture

I’ll be lecturing for the Society of American Magicians assembly #136 March 20, 2023. Where (NEW LOCATION): Holy Way Presbyterian Church located at 4040 S. Bilbray Ave, Tucson, AZ 85746 When: March 20. Doors open 630pm, Lecture at 7pm Admission: Free for … Continue reading

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Case Study: Theming Made Easy

I’ve been the magician for a daddy/daughter dance for six years. The most recent was last Saturday night. I confess, it’s the cutest event I do all year. Picture about 200 dads and 200 daughters in fancy dresses. Sold out … Continue reading

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What’s The Miser’s Dream All About?

This entry is about a trick I’ve performed regularly for over thirty years. Dang. I’m old. But I ain’t dead yet, so get to reading, magi. When Tommy Downs produced dollar coins out of the air in 1910, those dollars … Continue reading

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MAWEEGE #3: 11 Words From Denny Haney That Were Genius*

MAWEEGEA giant cootie catcher scientifically measures the compatibility of a husband & wife. PreSale Begins: February 16, 2023, noon Atlanta, GA Until then, I’m sharing this series of post to let you see the strengths of Maweege. Whether you perform … Continue reading

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MAWEEGE #2: Pack For The Second Bear

MAWEEGE A giant cootie catcher scientifically measures the compatibility of a husband & wife. PreSale Begins: February 16, 2023, noon Atlanta, GA Until then, I’m sharing this series of post to let you see the strengths of Maweege. Whether you … Continue reading

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MAWEEGE #1: It’s An Ad-Lib 101 & A Post Grad Course

MAWEEGEA giant cootie catcher scientifically measures the compatibility of a husband & wife. PreSale Begins: February 16, 2023, noon Atlanta, GA Until then, I’m sharing this series of post to let you see the strengths of Maweege. Whether you perform … Continue reading

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The Floating Watermelon …Of Death (Part One)*

If you’re going to fail, it’s best to fail fast, get it over with, and move on. Here’s one of my failures, the Floating Watermelon …Of Death. Join me in the way back machine kiddos, over 30 years ago. At … Continue reading

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Increase The Volunteer’s Reaction So That You Increase The Audience’s Reaction

If your stage volunteer goes bug-eyed reacting to your magic, it’s almost certain that feeling will transfer over to the audience in their seats. The audience will be either amazed with the volunteer or entertained by the volunteer. Either outcome … Continue reading

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When You Have To Keep Your Distance

In June of 2021 I got a call from one of my best friends. He’s a fellow cruise ship magician and in a few weeks he was returning to the ships. Because he’s in an ever changing post/still covid world,  … Continue reading

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The Worst Thing

Nearly forty years ago I introduced the ancient square knot gag in my show.  It’s the gag with a piece of rope with two dowel rods in it, allowing the performer to tie a knot in the rope and then … Continue reading

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