The Classic Treatise – Harold Rice’s Silk Encyclopedia

There simply is no better magic silk than a Silk King Studio silk. That?s the bottom-line and the reason why you can still go to eBay and find Silk King silks selling for tremendous amounts considering their age and used condition.

The silks are well-made and perfect for the uses to which we put them. I dare you to name a better silk ball than the original Palmo ball. In fact, like Kleenex, we call the silk or palming ball by the name given to it by the Rice family, Palmo.

Along with the Tarbell set, we all have a copy of Rice?s Silk Encyclopedia. It is as much as the bible in its area as is Tarbell?s work, Bobo?s book or S.W. Erdnase?s guide. You will do your self well to visit the site and check out the offerings.

I understand that the company is selling the inventory they already had and are not currently making new products; so you will receive the classic Rice products.

Look to this site for Tim?s interview with Ms. Rice Crone. Until then, check out the site and get yourself a new Palmo.

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Comedian Buzz Sutherland Auditions

A very cool article in the LA Times today about a
conclave in Tennessee where acts hoping to perform at colleges can go
to try out. It is not magic specific but it is very interesting and
inspiring.

It is the kind of thing that inspires me and perhaps you as well. Check it out.

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Wyrick Tells Students of Love

Steve Wyrick stood amongst Police Officers, Fire Fighters and Lawyers in his presentationfor Vegas Verdes Elementary school’s annual Career Day and described the life of a magician and magic as a career.

Mr. Wyrick signed a multi-year contract at the beautiful Sahara Hotel and Casino where his spectactular new illusion show is presented fifty weeks a year.

The secret to enjoying life is to find a career that you love, Mr. Wyrick told the students. “I love to see people smile,” he said. “When I look out in the audience and I see people smiling and having a good time, it makes me feel good about what I do.”

Mr. Wyrick told the students, “When I was growing up I wanted to be a policeman,but I didn’t pass the test to be a policeman. So I’m a magician. And not passing that test is probably one of the best things that ever happened to me.”

He told the students that the work is hard, often starting at eight a.m. and finishing at two a.m. the next morning. He performs ten shows a week and loves every minute of it. Mr. Wyrick noted that the thought of a satisfied audience chases his exhaustion and reminds him that his work is worth it.

Mr. Wyrick’s love for the art of magic is evident in his new show. He clearly cares about constantly improving and certainly being between Seigfried and Roy and Lance Burton on the Strip, keeps the competitive edge sharp.

If you have a chance, you do not want to miss his show. If you are a magician, you no doubt can identify with his comments. This is the best job you could ever have.

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