Great Press Release: J C Sum and ‘Magic Babe’ Ning

J C Sum and 'Magic Babe' NingInside Magic receives about 200 solicited and unsolicited emails with images, stories, leads, and even full press releases.  We don’t always have time to read each attachment and worry that we will be missing a great story or important feature.

We also worry that the Mystic Hollow Librarian will get wise and have us ejected for running this web site and sending our incredibly successful spam campaign for herbal cures on the same computer the kids use to play Oregon Trail.

Because the chairs in the Kid’s Section are so small, we would welcome a good booting out the door.  But until the authorities crack down, we’ll continue to review all submissions with a careful eye.

J C Sum and ‘’ Ning’s Press Release was titled, “ Illusionist and Make a Magical Appearance for Asia Uncut Talk Show on Star World.”

We have long conceded we are no more mature than a slightly post-pubescent 12 year-old.  We were intrigued.

Perhaps a more mature editor would not have been hooked by such a headline.  Chances are we wouldn’t read the type of publication that editor produces, so we will never know.

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Penn and Teller Bring Airport Security to Stage

Penn and Teller's Newest Routine Supports Fourth AmendmentThe USA Today features a new routine involving the ubiquitous airport metal detector to their stage at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Vegas.

Penn tells the reporter,  “What really bothers us about the is not the men and women employed there. We’re just against the idea of people allowing themselves to give up freedoms when confronted with fear.”

The Bad Boys of Magic added a metal detector identical to the type we have all been through at airports.

“The bit is essentially comparing magicians, who earn their living by doing things that are sneaky and disingenuous, with bad people who do things that are sneaky and disingenuous,” said one of our favorite authors Penn.

(Make sure you read his How to Cheat Your Friends at Poker before seeing the show.  It doesn’t have anything to do with the show but it will get you in the mood).

The USA Today article explains the routine as seen by an audience member.  We don’t want to ruin it for you.  However, if you would like to ruin it for yourself, check out the full article here.

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