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564: Michael Close - UP* (Unique Powers)

Michael Close has been around long enough to have seen, learned, and taught some great magic. He is best known for his close-up magic (i.e. see his incredible works “The Workers” series), but he is also an accomplished (and professional) musician. When not performing, teaching, or consulting on magic, he is performing music. He was one of the earlier performers at Illusions magic restaurant in Indiana then he was the Trick Editor for MAGIC Magazine for a decade, followed by being the editor of the M.U.M. magazine for the S.A.M. He is currently the magic consultant on “Penn & Teller Fool Us” television show.

Michael talks this week about a variety of subjects from over the years and shares some fun stories and a behind the scenes peek of the “Penn & Teller Fool Us” production. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of his book “That Reminds Me, Finding the Funny in a Serious World” or other products, then please Click Here to visit his Products Page.

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538: Nathan Coe Marsh - Executive Material

Nathan Coe Marsh knows who he is, what he wants and how to get it. He decided long ago to focus his talents on the corporate market even though he has a background of doing a little (or a lot) of everything from close-up to cruise ships and even doing emcee work and even a show “on the college circuit.” He decided to put his energy into stand-up and stage and trying now to find the right niche in the corporate market for his style.

Nathan talks about corporate shows and getting on the syndicated TV show, “Penn & Teller Fool Us” and why he chose the path that he is on. We go deep into the intricacies of the “Linking Finger Rings” routine highlighting some important subtleties. He even details the items in his corporate act.

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389: Alan Howard - Passing the Torch

This episode is entitled "Passing the Torch" because Alan Howard will be the next Editor and Chief of the M.U.M. journal for the Society of American Magicians. The "torch" will be passed from Michael Close and, to continue the analogy, Alan is a juggler so he is used to passing torches...literally.

We had the opportunity to chat with Alan Howard when he was in Houston for the memorial service for long time friend, John Moehring. Alan traveled from Florida just for this special occasion to honor his friend, and former Editor of the M.U.M.

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:05:55- Alan Howard reflects on his friendship with John Moehring then talks about his work as a juggler, his work as an editor for "Juggle" magazine, and his upcoming job as the new editor for M.U.M. magazine.

00:35:27 - Charlie Randall, of H&R Magic Books, reflects on his friendship with John Moehring.

00:44:02 - Product Review: "MoneyMorphosis" is a "self-folding bill" effect where the bill morphs into an origami butterfly. Recommended.

00:50:38 - Product Review: "Cool Beans" by Paul Brook - loyalty cards from coffee chops that have stamps and built-in mentalism tricks. Recommended.

00:53:32 - Product Review: "Loyalty" by Paul Brook - key fob tags with bar codes and company names and logos which you can predict. Clever ideas on this one. Recommended.

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369: Day Five IBM/SAM Combined Convention 2017

SATURDAY JULY 15 SCHEDULE 8:00 AM - NOON - Pre-Registration Opens for 2018 - Registration Area 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - I.B.M. Board Meeting- French Room 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Dealers Open - Exhibit Hall 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM - Martin Lewis Lecture | Group A Only - Grand Ballroom 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Close-Up Gala | Group B Only— Bomhard Theater 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Close-Up Gala | Group A Only— Bomhard Theater 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Martin Lewis Lecture | Group B Only - Grand Ballroom 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM - Kenji Minemura Lecture - Grand Ballroom 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM - Ted Outerbridge Lecture - Grand Ballroom 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Awards Presentation - Whitney Hall 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Stars of Magic Finale - Whitney Hall (Ticketed Event) 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM - Presidents Reception | Farewell Party - Fountain Room (Second Floor (Rivue Tower)

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:00:16 - Michael Close, Editor for the M.U.M. magazine, talks about his past ten years as editor and some of the "overlooked" gems in the issues.

00:08:28 - Dick Bowman, National President of the S.A.M., talks about some of the goals for his year in office. We are interrupted for the show, so this is part one of two chats with Dick.

00:15:29 - Robert Festa, a Friend of The Magic Word,gives us his perspective of the convention and why he traveled all the way from Hawaii to be here.

00:23:00 - Graham Etherington and Peter Rogers tell what made them travel even further to attend this convention. They hail from Australia.

00:36:20 - Joel "Batman" Zaritsky talks about V.1 video channel offered as a benefit of the S.A.M. membership where members can watch live lectures and download then for later viewing, too.

00:43:51 - International President of the I.B.M., Bob Patterson, tells us what is on his agenda for the coming year as the newly inducted top officer of the organization.

00:49:41 - Dick Bowman concludes our discussion on his goals for his Presidency.  We also talk about the status of getting a Magic Merit Badge offered by the Boy Scouts of America.

01:01:37 - Tony Chapek talks about his unique interactive act and how he "missed the boat" on not using the iPad.

01:08:11 - Marc DeSouza helps recap the convention.

01:16:58 - Chris Randall is excited that he was nominated to move forward to compete in FISM in South Koriea with his stage act

01:19:59 - Luis Carreon was one of the Professional Close-Up Show performers and he tells us about getting booked and meeting his magic heroes.

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Vinny Grosso Gets Naked and Fools Penn and Teller

Vinny Grosso Gets Naked and Fools Penn and Teller

Vinny Grosso fooled Penn and Teller. He did it on national television and he did it naked. Vinny isn’t just another magician, he is a former president of the Society of American Magicians. If you didn’t see the episode you can watch it here. First Vinny stripped down completely naked and taped his eyes shut. He then had Las Vegas…

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Michael Close on Magic, The S.A.M. and The Convention

Michael Close on Magic, The S.A.M. and The Convention

Michael Close has a worldwide reputation in the magic community as an author, a creator, a performer, and a consultant. He has been a student of the conjuring arts for over fifty years, and has been performing professionally since 1978. His specialty is sleight-of-hand, close-up magic, but he also has extensive experience in stand-up magic. He has lectured and performed for audiences around the…

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Michael Close, a contestant on America's Got Talent, created the incredibly beautiful-sounding earth harp. It sounds like an entire orchestra in one instrument.

-Alexis