BBC's History of Magic - Disappearances

The BBC explains how magicians make things appear and disappear. Nice 6 part series that you will find entertaining at the least. I enjoyed the footage of magicians past and the conversations with modern illusionists who describe the theory of visual trickery.

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Part 4


Part 5


Part 6

Room 401 - Episode 2

You know.. I haven't heard much buzz in the magic community about MTV's new show , ROOM 401. I've watched 4 of the 8 episodes to date, and have the other 4 recorded to view when I get around to it..

I was surprised to see Cyril on episode 2, doing his great 'dropping head' effect for a bus load of unsuspecting passengers. That's the premise.. pull pranks using illusionists and/or illusionists directed effects that occur in a setting designed to terrify and not amuse. Street magic at it's best. ;o)

Some of the situations have been priceless, if you can get into the slightly sicko type of MTV humor. Imagine Ashton Kutcher's Punk'd with a really mean twist. Actually, if you check the producers at the beginning of the show, you'll see Ashton's name...

Oh.. if you haven't seen the show, I've included a link to episode #2 for you viewing pleasure. It will play four different segments, one at a time. Links to the other 7 episodes are on tis page as well.

To quote from MTV's own description:

Inside this creepy episode of Room 401 a chainsaw accident cuts an ice sculptor in two, an old head inside a jar shows signs of life, a taxi driver floats out of a speeding ticket, and a sickly bus rider loses his head, literally..

http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1565073&vid=164485

This episode, and the other 7 to-date, all appeared on MTV2. Let me know what you think..