I'm sad to share the news that we lost The Amazing Jonathan last night here in Las Vegas around 11:30pm. He was a true icon of comedy magic with a style that was his own and everyone loved him for it.
There's sleight of hand, card cheating and all of the characters are named after well known card magicians. Yeah, SHADE is one fun ride! Originally released in 2003 with a stellar cast the movie never really 'made it' in theaters but it quickly became an underground hit especially with magicians.
We're throwing it back to 1997 this week with Lance Burton's 'The Encounter' TV special. This special gives you a look at some of the illusions he performed in his Las Vegas show at the Monte Carlo along with his award winning dove act. Enjoy!
Mat Franco isn't just the first magician to ever win America's Got Talent he's also got a show on the Las Vegas strip and is an All Things Magic buddy. Check out the brand new commercial for his 'Magic Reinvented Nightly' show below.
Happy Valentine's Day magician friends! I thought it was only fitting that today we highlight a piece from David Copperfield that involves a ring and a rose. This routine was originally featured on 'The Magic of David Copperfield IV' the Vanishing Airplane TV special.