Learn the Jordan Count - A Tutorial

What is a Jordan Count? Well, it's similar to an Elmsley Count. A very useful tool for card workers, table hoppers, and street magic performers. This is a very informative tutorial that'll teach you everything you need to know...

David Blaine Special

Yes, David Blaine is hanging by his feet, upside down, as we speak. Here's one of many articles discussing his feat and the street magic special preceding it on ABC TV..

http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/9106

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..

The Muscle Pass - great video

A wonderful tutorial on the virtues of the muscle pass, one of my favorite chip and coin moves. Properly done, you can fool even the best with this move, aside from it being an impressive coin magic flourish. Add this effect to your street magic routine and watch the dollars roll in.. maybe..

Coins from Thin Air..

Here's a good video link from a friend of mine, James, from the UK.. Sort of a Miser's Dream type effect, often used in Street Magic..

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Magic Roadshow 64

Just wanted to let everyone know who isn't a subscriber to the Magic Roadshow that a new issue has published online. ( a few days ago..)

One of my favorite links in this issue is the Derren Brown link to his Trick of the Mind TV series. A full episode is embedded online for you to watch without having to download a single thing..

---In this Issue----

(01) In the Spotlight - Feature Article

(02) Derren Brown Video - Full episode

(03) Top 10 Magic Trick Tutorial Videos - 10 good effects

(04) Magic Sir - Seventeen Magic video's

(05) Cups and Balls - Free Download (pdf)

(06) Marc Salem - Interviewed on 60 Minutes

(07) Disposable Phone Numbers - Great free service

(08) On Ahead - Classic Magic Effect

(09) Simon Aronson - Free eBook Download

(10) Expert at the Card Table - Free Download

http://streetmagic.info/eMagic64.html

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