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With Regard to the Recent Email to Nominees for the Hugo Awards

Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
Science Fiction’s Hugos would not be what they are without accompanying periodic outbursts of controversy. This year’s topic is the email sent out to nominees for the award, “encouraging” them to dress professionally for the awards ceremony. The backlash from the sf/fantasy community was, shall we say, vociferous…

Mentalism

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Forward to the Past

If you’re looking for me this weekend, I’ll be at the Vermont Ren Faire in Stowe. In addition to doing walk-around magic, I’ve got four performances scheduled, two per day (at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm), on the Merchant’s Stage. If you see me, say “Amaze me!” and I will do my level best.

For Lo, the Winter is Past

Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
And of course, everything is blooming, and the landscape is full of road repair personnel. This particular winter, which showed up early around here and then overstayed its welcome, and which included a three-week subzero deep freeze, was particularly hard on the local infrastructure. Which is to say,…

Where I’ll Be Tomorrow

I’ll be at the Granite State Magicians’ benefit performance for the Merrimack (NH) CrimeLine. Come out on Saturday, April 14th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to support the Merrimack Police K9 Program. Meet Dallas, Merrimack’s new K-9 officer and watch a demonstration at noon! The Magic Show will be held at the AmericanContinue reading “Where I’ll Be Tomorrow”