Apocalypse Now! Season 3
Join Rudy Tinoco as he performs and instructs on the most remarkable effects featured in Apocalypse magazine, curated by the iconic Harry Lorayne.
Episode 21: “Inexplicable Miracle” by David Regal
From Apocalypse Vol. 14, No. 12 – December 1991. As a special treat, Harry shares a memorable moment from the David Frost Show, including how he elegantly concluded David’s final episode.
Episode 22: “How Classics Are Born” by Roger A. Golde
From Apocalypse Vol. 14, No. 11 – November 1991. Harry recounts a wild reimagining of the Crucifixion and reveals his secret Hebrew conversations with Mel Brooks.
Episode 23: “Additions to Halo’s Revenge” by Harry Lorayne
From Apocalypse Vol. 18, No. 6 – June 1995. Featuring special guest Mike Powers, Harry shares a humorous tale of a vanishing cigarette trick that didn’t go as planned.
Episode 24: “Do It Right And…” by Ori Ashkenazi
From Apocalypse Vol. 12, No. 12 – December 1989. Taught by Ori Ashkenazi!
Episode 25: “There’s More” by Doug Edwards
From Apocalypse Vol. 11, No. 4 – April 1988. Harry reveals how he taught Anne Bancroft a card trick for her role in “Malice” and how his memory techniques aided her script memorization. He also shares a playful prank he and Anne pulled on Mel Brooks and Rene.
Episode 26: “Joker Poker” by Doug Edwards
From Apocalypse Vol. 11, No. 5 – May 1988. Harry discusses a séance hoax involving Rene and Frank Garcia, the complexities of crediting, and his reflections on aging and mortality.
Episode 27: “Abacus” by Phil Goldstein
From Apocalypse Vol. 3, No. 10 – October 1980. Harry shares a story about John Scarne’s encounter with President Hoover and a confrontation with Richard Himber, concluding with his recent memory challenges.
Episode 28: “The Invisible Hole” by Yoshio Hirose
From Apocalypse Vol. 8, No. 3 – March 1985. Harry opens up about his journey to quit smoking and a troubling experience with Dr. Bombek.
Episode 29: “Now It’s My Problem” by Daniel McCarthy
From Apocalypse Vol. 13, No. 8 – August 1990. Taught by special guest Daniel McCarthy!
Episode 30: “Noah’s Mixup” by Gene Castillon
From Apocalypse Vol. 1, No. 5 – May 1978. Harry discusses how a publishing company took advantage of him.