Archive for February, 2011
Encore with Lennart Green: Exclusive Workshop
David Blaine described Lennart Green as one of the few performers who convince people they are watching real magic. Steve Forte describes him as innovative and creative. And Martin Gardner said he was one of the few magicians who could really knock your socks off with his magic. Don’t miss the amazing opportunity to witness [...]
Read moreMagic-Con(juring) Arts Research Contest
For those of you on the fence about attending Magic-Con, we are offering a little incentive to help make it happen. The Conjuring Arts Research Center has offered a contest where a one page research paper (or more) can be submitted. The top ten papers will get a voucher for $50 off a Magic-Con registration!* [...]
Read moreThe Last Greatest Magician
Jim Steinmeyer’s latest book uncovers the life of America’s last greatest magician, Howard Thurston.
Read moreThe Space Between
The Space Between is an interactive playground all about the intersection of magic and art presented by artist Glenn Kaino and card magician Derek DelGaudio of art collective A. Bandit. The exhibit will breath daily as a “conceptual magic shop” where Kaino and DelGaudio will develop magic tricks based on suggestions from guests visiting the [...]
Read moreHow Does the Brain Work?
Recently on NOVA scienceNOW, host Neil DeGrasse Tyson traveled to Las Vegas to meet with leading magicians and neuroscientists to discuss why our brain allows us to be fooled by magic.
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