by Attillio | July 14, 2017 | Houdini | 1 Comment

On March 14, 1899 Houdini received this telegraph posted here from Martin Beck who had seen Houdini appear at the Palm Garden Beer Hall in St. Paul, Minnesota. Houdini opened on March 26th at the Creighton-Orpheum Theater in Omaha, Nebraska and was held over for a...

by Attillio | October 25, 2017 | Classic Magic | 0 Comments

This is a classic routine that is easy to learn and fun to perform. This can be done with any deck at anytime but works really well when you structure it into a set of three effects that use the same four cards. I have several video tutorials to choose...

by Attillio | February 18, 2018 | Card Magic | 0 Comments

  THREE CARD MONTE / COLOR MONTE Con Games & Conjuring – Don't Bet on It! I love the Monte! It is seemingly an honest game of chance but is, in fact, a con game where those who unwittingly are suckered into placing a bet have almost no chance at winning. The game is...

by Attillio | November 1, 2017 | Famous Magicians | 0 Comments

Max Malini (October 3, 1875 - October 3, 1942) Born Max Katz on the border of Poland and Austria in 1873 in the town of Ostrov. Migrated with his family to the United States in 1888. Started busking at an early age in saloons working for tips juggling and...

by Attillio | September 25, 2017 | Card Magic | 0 Comments

The Rising Cards The photo depicts the simple, handling detail of a total impromptu version of this now timeless classic. When performed correctly, at the right time and in the proper context it can baffle and grab interest and attention. Rising Cards (also known as...