One of the perennial topics in these parts goes something like this: “I’ve signed up for a talent show. What should I do?” Let me make a suggestion, under the rubric “everything old is new again.” In Jean Hugard‘s Silken Sorcery (1937), the last chapter describes the Stillwell Silk Act. Here’s what Hugard says: CHAPTER XII THEContinue reading “A Complete Silk Act”
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That’s Entertainment!
From Miscellaneous Handkerchief Tricks That You Can Do : Including a fifteen minute act “The Silky Slicker” by George De Lawrence, published by Gerald Heaney, Berlin, Wisconsin, 1921. Pages 32-33. You absolutely cannot succeed in these modern days of “jazz” and “goloshes” by merely being a magician; you must be an entertainer; therefore I haveContinue reading “That’s Entertainment!”
Free Magic Show: Boston
BEST OF BOSTON The SAM Assembly 9 “Best of Boston” contest will be held Wednesday, April 10th at the Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station St., Brookline, at 7:30 PM. There is no charge for this performance. Note that the starting time is a bit earlier than usual because we have eight contestants participating, and we planContinue reading “Free Magic Show: Boston”
Meanwhile, in Vermont….
Tomorrow night (Saturday the 10th) I’ll be part of the “Live entertainment” at the Vermont Fantasy Masquerade Ball. Get dressed to the nines—mask and all—and join us for the Fantasy Masquerade Ball by Vermont Gatherings, held at the Champlain Valley Exposition! Don’t miss this 21+ event! *Food *Cash bar *Live entertainment and DJ *Costumes! Tickets areContinue reading “Meanwhile, in Vermont….”
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.
JAMES D. MACDONALD 