Archive for January, 2003

What Up with Max Maven?

Phil Goldstein - Max Maven

Okay, so what up with Max Maven?
I’m not saying “what up?” like I think he’s a freak or a person with some strange attribute or someone who has done something wrong. I’m saying, “what up?” about his chosen profession. What makes someone as literate as Max Maven, continue in magic? [...]

I Am Not Worthy: Henry Evans’ Ten Exact Cuts

Henry Evans is amazing, in my professional and personal opinion. I know he has been recognized by FISM and others for his contributions to card magic so I don’t think I am going out on a limb by voicing my opinion.
I saw Mr. Evans perform and lecture at the World Magic Seminar last year in [...]

A Very Neat Book

I was looking for the inspiration similar in kind but not magnitude as that received by my favorite Saint, Augustine of Hippo. He heard the calling of a young child?s voice in the yard next to him as he tried to decide whether to follow that which he know to be God?s way. The child [...]

Simon Aronson

Jay Marshall introduces Simon Aronson

I have to be honest; I did not know much about Simon before I attended his lecture this weekend at Magic Incorporated.

I didn?t know that he as a retired lawyer (still of counsel to one of the nation?s most important firms) and that his love for magic is [...]

Dan Sperry — Keep Your Eye on the Bird

Dan Wins!

I met Dan Sperry at the South Carolina Association of Magicians convention. I know you’re probably wondering why I am starting this article this way. Because one day, Dan Sperry is going to be working Vegas or headlining on television and that phrase will seem so much more important.
As I mentioned [...]