Street Magic DVD Reviews

by Preston on February 21, 2007

(Note: I am no way affiliated with PenguinMagic.com or Ellusionist.com at the time of posting.)

I just finished watching a street magic dvd entitled Crash Course 1: Sleight of Hand Card Tricks. This street magic dvd is broken down fully and taught by Brad Christian. I enjoyed this street magic DVD.

After I watched Born to Perform Card Magic with Oz Pearlman I realized this street magic DVD is much more superior compared to Crash Course 1. It goes over the same things but Born to Perform teaches a lot more other awesome techniques moves, and ways to milk the crowd. I will definitely be watching this Street Magic DVD again, Whereas I don’t believe I’ll be watching the Crash Course 1 again.

Born to Perform goes over 4 full routines, fundamentals, practical controls, and flourishes. Both street magic DVD’s go for 29.95 and you can find them on their websites.

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Those With Criss Angel Tattoos - Be In An Episode Of Mindfreak!

by admin on February 21, 2007

Do you have a tattoo of Criss Angel or one relating to Criss Angel and/or Criss Angel MINDFREAK? If so and you want to be in a taping of A&E’s hit show, “Criss Angel Mindfreak” please contact us by submitting a 3 minute or less non-returnable home video clearly showing your tattoo. Please remember to state your age, place of residence, and contact information on the video.

Please submit all submissions to:
Criss Angel Mindfreak Production Office
Luxor Hotel
3900 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119

If you are such a dedicated fan that you have Criss Angel tattoos that is short of amazing. I find his request a little ridiculous. Speaking of ridiculous if anyone has a StreetMagicBlog.com Tattoo please send a short video showing off the tattoo to us. (lawl)

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Penn & Teler - Bullsh*t - The Complete Fourth Season

by admin on February 20, 2007

Penn & Teller
Penn and teller Bullsh!t comes to DVD today. This season covers a wide array of topics such as: The Boy Scouts, Prostitution, Death Penalty, Cryptozoology, Ground Zero, Pet Love, Reparations, Manners, Numbers, and Abstinence.

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Criss Angel Mindfreak Season 3 Casting Call

by admin on February 19, 2007

Found this information on CrissAngel.com, If anyone actually applies and gets accepted, please let us know.

Are you a fan of Criss Angel and want to be in a taping of A&E’s hit show, “Criss Angel Mindfreak” please contact us by video if you meet the following criteria.

Do you believe in the supernatural? Have you seen a ghost? Have you ever had a psychic experience? If so, please submit a 3 minute or less non-returnable home video describing your experience(s) with the unknown.

Please remember to state your age, place of residence, and contact information on the video.Please submit all submissions to:
Criss Angel Mindfreak Production Office
Luxor Hotel
3900 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Source: CrissAngel.com

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The Prestige Released to DVD Tommorow

by admin on February 19, 2007

The Prestige Movie Poster

THE PRESTIGE

NUMBERS
Box Office: $53,002,677

MOVIE CONSENSUS
Full of twists and turns, The Prestige is a dazzling period piece that never stops challenging the audience.

MOVIE SYNOPSIS
British director Christopher Nolan’s (BATMAN BEGINS) eclectic resume gains another interesting entry with THE PRESTIGE. more…

MPAA RATING
PG-13, or violence and disturbing images.

RELEASE COMPANY
Touchstone Pictures

GENRE
Dramas, Rivalry, Drama, Thriller, Period Piece, Magic, Based On A Novel, Science Fiction

OFFICIAL MOVIE SITE
The Prestige Site

Source: RottenTomatoes.com

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Sleight of Hand Poker Session at Hollywood Dog Track

by admin on February 15, 2007

I decided to go to the Hollywood Dog Track with my friend Konstantin today because i like to pretend I’m a semi-pro poker player.

Earlier today I learned a sleight of hand magic trick which allows me to make Credit Cards, ID’s, playing cards disappear and reappear. It’s a very easy sleight of hand trick to learn.

So as I entered the Mardi Gras Casino in Hollywood Fl, I knew i was going to be carded so I had my ID in my hand ready.

Security: ID’s..
Preston: ID..Sure

(I present the ID to him at a side angle and with a quick shake of my hand and its gone. Then i make it reappear)


Preston: Here you go.
Security: Better becarful doing stuff like that, there going to throw you out or have to start watching you

(Security laughs)
(I laugh)
(We laugh)

I head towards the poker room and quickly sit down at my table with Konstantin. After a few hands into the poker session i take out the Ace of Clubs and just playing around with it. The poker dealer then asks me.

Poker Dealer Lady: Is that one of my cards?! (As she’s shuffling the deck for the next hand)

(I present the Card at a side angle and quickly make it disappear with my sleight of hand trick)


Preston: Card? What card?

Poker Dealer Lady: Very funny!

(Poker Dealer Lady laughs)
(I laugh)
(Table laughs)

Left around 11PM and up $128 dollars, Which is short of amazing for playing Texas Holdem $2 Straight

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Toothpick Trick

by admin on February 15, 2007

I’m not that impressed with the toothpick trick, but it can become impressive if done under the right circumstances.

Effect:

The toothpick trick is a trick you may have seen Criss Angel perform. Toothpick trick is making a toothpick disappear and reappear from your hands.

Method:

Cut a piece of tape and place the toothpick on top of it. Place the taped toothpick on your thumb (taping the toothpick to your thumb).

Bend your thumb up and down to make the toothpick disappear and reappear.

Warning:


Since this is a really simple trick, people will catch on rather quickly.

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Street Magic Video - How to Get Girls Phone Number Using Magic Tricks

by admin on February 14, 2007

We went to the Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach and South Beach on Saturday night and filmed a video about how to get a girl phone number using magic tricks. We filmed the street magic video in the Lincoln Road restaurant “Pizza Rustica”

Maybe next time this magic trick can get you lonely guys a date on Valentines Day. Anyways here is the street magic video:


In this magic card trick video we basically did the “Psychic Test Card Trick” and one other simple card trick which involved peeking the bottom card and did a “Sooperman Levitation”.

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Street Magic Lines To Help Your Magic Tricks

by admin on February 12, 2007

When doing street magic you should open each trick with a line to help your magic. It helps the spectator know it’s about time for them to be amazed; much like the Laugh Box telling people it’s time to laugh.

Here’s my Top 5 lines I like to use when doing Street Magic:

1, Let me show you something strange
2. I’m going to try something
3. I’ve never done this before
4. Can I try something with you?
5. I’m filming a street magic special

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Join StreetMagicBlog.com Magicians in South Beach!

by admin on February 9, 2007

Watch the StreetMagicBlog.com magician’s film their street magic video on the streets of Lincoln Road in South Beach. Also watch as Moisha the Magician tries to get girls phone numbers by amazing them with his magic skills.

Place: All Around Lincoln Road in South Beach
Who: Preston, Moisha, and Konstatin
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2007
Time: 7:00PM-9:30PM

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