The Society of Magicians - Pt. 3

This article from ThisIsPlymouth.co.uk features another British-based magic club.  The Magic Circle of Plymouth has seen their membership dwindle to 8.

Not content to simply disappear, the club is actively trying to recruit new members.

First they came for our magic shops and we said nothing....


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The Society of Magicians

From Telegram.com comes this article about tonight's benefit performance of magician and Genii columnist David Oliver.

A long-time bird worker, Oliver developed hypersensitivity pneumonitis from the bird dander and, as a result, is now in need of a double lung transplant.  Proceeds from the benefit will help to defray medical costs and related expenses.

Best wishes for a good show--what is the magical equivalent of the actors' motto:  "Break a leg"?--and to Mr. Oliver and his family.

Behind Schedule

I am still not done writing about the October Genii Bash in Orlando.  I have notes but no time just at the moment.

As a place holder, I offer this video that I came across in a Tweet from Mr. Teller.

Be amazed by Yann Frisch.

Breathe Magic Camp: Lending a Helping Hand

From BBC News comes this report on the Breathe Magic Camps, a collaboration between Breathe Arts Health Research, Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Charity.  

The training in basic magic skills is designed to help patients living with hemiplegia--a partial paralysis--to develop the skills needed to live more independently.  The program curriculum was designed in collaboration with Magic Circle magicians, therapists, clinicians and researchers.

Magic Has a Lot to Offer...

From the Hindustan Times comes this item about magic and the many rewards and benefits of pursuing it as a career.

Listed as a pro and/or con of magic as a career:  "You will get name, fame and money, provided you are good at your work."

Can You Imagine...?

This item is from the Times of India and deals with magician Samir Khan and his work with the BJP political party during the current campaign.

With the recent conclusion of an election cycle which boastfully broke records for the amount of money spent, can you imagine the potential windfall for domestic magicians were they able to strike the same sort of deal with either, or both, parties?

It's never too early to be thinking about the 2014 elections....

Show Business is SO Glamorous

From the Otago Daily Times in Dunedin, New Zealand comes this item about a magician who quit his day job to work three nights per week in a new restaurant.