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786: TAOM 2023 Convention - Day Two Report

Saturday September 2, 2023

9:00 AM until 6:00 PM Registration Open

10:00 AM until 6:30 PM Dealers Room Open

8:30 AM until 11:00 AM Close-up Contest

11:00 AM until 12:30 PM Lecture Chris Carter

12:30 PM until 2:00 PM Lunch

12:30 PM until 2:00 PM Willard Lunch

2:00 PM until 3:30 PM CJ Johnson Family Magic Show

3:30 PM until 5:00 PM Lecture Doug Conn

4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Strolling Magic

5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Dinner

7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Stage Show

* Michael Finney

* Chris Carter

* Steve Valentine

9:15 PM until 10:00 PM Strolling Magic

9:30 PM until 11:00PM Panel Discussion Children’s/Family Magic

11:00 PM until 12:30 AM Eric Tait

12:30 AM until 1:30 AM Midnight Madness

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Posted in Convention Report and tagged with TAOM, Houston Texas, Doug Conn, Oscar Munoz, Dick Olson, Steve Valentine, Katrina Kroetch.

September 2, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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733: Jeanette Andrews - For Art's Sake

How does one explain art? Art means something to each beholder. Art is an experience unique to each of us. What some like, others may not like, or just be lukewarm to the concept. Such is the experience of our audiences. Some like what we do while others may not. In some cases they may not even understand what we are trying to communicate. But for the most part, most magicians don’t have a message or concept they are trying to get across to their audiences. Moreover, most of us just try to “entertain” with our magic without thinking of what deeper messages we could be exploring or displaying.

Our guest this week, Jeanette Andrews, is what I would call a true “artist” in the sense that she thinks deeply about the aesthetics of her props and the message she wants them to convey. More than just the visual of the staging, she also gives attention and importance to the accompanying music selections. She has also tapped into a heretofore rather unexplored target market of art patrons of museums and galleries.

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In her early years in Chicago, Jeanette was heavily influenced by her mentor, Eugene Burger. She tells about some of the great advice he taught her and how it influenced her act and career and even her lifestyle. She also discusses her act and how she incorporates art into her act. Her act is more like looking at art in galleries as she creates striking poses and slowly displays each piece she touches and incorporates into her show.

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This book is the one recommended by both Eugene Burger and Jeanette Andrews for all travelers.

If you are interested in the history of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois, then you might enjoy this fascinating look at history of the Exposition and the first serial killer in the U.S. (H.H. Holmes) who clouded the event.

Tagged with Jeanette Andrews, TAOM, New York City, Magic Chicago, Eugene Burger, Benjamin Barnes, Devil in the White City, Simon Aronson.

January 19, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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727: Behind the Camera at Masters of Illusion Season 9 - Part One

A lot goes into the production of a television show, especially where magic is involved. Producing a show with one magician is hard enough, but imagine coordinating the schedules of dozens of magicians from around the world to produce a multi-week series plus a Christmas special! Gay Blackstone is the Executive Producer of “Masters of Illusion” television series which airs in the U.S. on the CS network. This coming season number 9 will kick off with the Christmas Special airing Wednesday December 14th. The actual series won’t begin airing until February 2023. The Magic Word Podcast had exclusive, behind the scenes and behind the camera access to the filming of Season 9. This week and next we will broadcast conversations with some of those that made this show happen.

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As we take our “magic carpet” to Burbank, California, we are excited about the unknown adventures that lie ahead for the filming of this year’s “Masters of Illusion” TV show. This week we chat with a variety of people behind the scenes beginning with a few people in the audience. Ever wonder where these audience members and volunteers come from? That is answered this along with our chats with some of the performers back stage, in the hallways and in their dressing rooms.

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Tagged with Murray Sawchuck, Chris Mitchell, Ed Alonzo, Eric Eaton, Benjamin Barnes, Alexandra Duvivier, Naathan Phan, Eric Buss, Rob Lake.

December 8, 2022 by Scott Wells.
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