Magic Magazine July 2014

The Wonderful Wizard of Oslo

Finn Jon has captivated audiences for over fifty years with his unique illusions, featuring floating balls, dancing neckties, and mesmerizing smoke-filled soap bubbles. His creativity as a conjuror sets him apart both onstage and off.

Greg Wilson and the Golden Age of Magic

When Disney Studios sought to promote their film Maleficent with a live magic show at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, they enlisted Greg Wilson. The result was a stunning tribute to classic magic, celebrating the golden age of illusions.

Happy Campers

Tannen’s Magic Camp, which has been inspiring young magicians for forty years, offers a summer filled with workshops, performances, and lasting friendships. Its gothic campus often draws comparisons to Harry Potter, but it has been enchanting minds long before Hogwarts.

Fred Becker: Performing on Cruise Ships

Fred Becker discovered his passion for magic aboard cruise ships and has made it his life’s work. He continues to perform on land and at sea while teaching others the art of cruise ship entertainment, a truly unique environment for magic.

Plus Updates on…

• Flash paper fire incident at Hey Presto Magic in Sydney, Australia
• The 105th Annual Salute to Magic in New York
• The second annual Beyond Brookledge event
• Upcoming magic shows on TV and in movies
• Remembrances of Mike Abston and Bob Bluemle

Bonus Content for the July Issue…

• Two montages featuring Finn Jon’s performances and lecture highlights.
• A trailer for Greg Wilson’s The Golden Age of Magic show at the El Capitan Theatre.
• The five-minute opening of Magic Camp, a documentary filmed at Tannen’s Magic Camp in 2008.
• Convention Podcasts: MagiCelebration and Abbott Magic Get-Together.

Marketplace

This month, Peter Duffie, Gabe Fajuri, Jared Brandon Kopf, Bryce Kuhlman, and Francis Menotti review fifteen exciting magic products.