Archive for April, 2006

Misty Lee, Sylvester, Woody Pittman and White Heels

One of the inviolate fashion rules we follow (hence "inviolate fashion rule") is to never wear white heels until after Memorial Day.

Actually, we rarely wear the white heels out in public anymore but occasionally we're asked to re-enact our famous USO Show Act and it is tough to say no.

(Actually, it is tough to say [...]

Angelo Stagnaro is a Genius! Catholic Magicians’ Guild

Angelo Stagnaro is top in virtually all categories in our book: gifted writer, good person, inspirational teacher, and friend.  We are excited about his newest venture. 

 

Hi Everyone,

I would like to extend an invitation for any and all Smoke & Mirrors
subscribers to receive "Totus Tuus," the official e-zine for the Catholic
Magicians' Guild. It includes articles and [...]

Copperfield “Magics” His Way from Robbery

David Copperfield makes news but the hard way.

Various news sources have are reporting the details of Mr. Copperfield's
encounter with crooks last night.  The Following is from E-Online: 

"Despite being possessed of a 'large amount of cash,' the illusionist
showed nothing but empty pockets to armed gunmen who targeted him and two female
companions Sunday night in West Palm [...]

Answering a Request for Dorothy Dietrich Information

 
We received an inquiry from a young magician/magic fan, Angela.  

My name is Angela and I am 12.

I chose Dorothy Dietrich as the person I wanted to do my report on due to her being so interesting. I am unable to find information on her needed for the report (birth day, hometown, ect.)

Can you point [...]

Eight Letters for Great Magic Attraction

 

Dorothy Dietrich

True magic fans knew the answer to 23 Across in this Sunday's New York Times Crossword Puzzle. It was an eight letter word with the clue "Home of the Houdini Museum."

Give up? We thought it was a metaphorical question and said, MEMORIES.

That's why we never finish crossword puzzles — that and we are [...]