970: Doug Gorman - Let Me Tell You A Story

Doug Gorman specializes in story telling. And he has lived a full life with stories to tell. He weaves storytelling into his magic that makes it relevant and interesting to his audience. He is an award winning magician and also a creator of some unique, rather bizarre “artifacts” that he sells at conventions and online. But one thing that makes him stand out, is his relationship with Richard Turner. For many years, Doug has been the “driver” for Richard taking him not only around town, but also across the country to lectures and corporate gigs.

This week, Doug tells us stories from his experience working as a restaurant magician and lots of great, behind the scenes stories while traveling with Richard Turner, including the genesis of the Gold Seal card deck.

Learn a little more about some of the original products that Doug Gorman makes and sells in this video.

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950: Jeff McBride - Grand Master

There are those few in our craft of magic that are well-known, but few who are as universally respected as Jeff McBride. Founder of the Magic & Mystery School in Las Vegas, Jeff has transcended to the pinnacle of our industry. Having been awarded nearly every conceivable trophy and accolade in the magic community, Jeff continues to build and personally contribute to the coterie. Jeff continues to perform and teach around the world and he has embraced technology to supplement his methods of sharing magic, too.

Jeff’s magic pedagogy reflects modern methods of sharing with our community in recognition that we all learn at different levels and speeds. This week he talks about how he doesn’t create new acts or routines for his students, but rather shapes and directs the students’ existing skills that leads to an improved show that is uniquely their own. Jeff also discusses the creation of his “Wonderground” performance venue in Las Vegas that encourages magicians to flex their creative muscles.

Jeff McBride talked extensively about the importance of storytelling. So, it is appropriate that we recognize the recent passing of a master story teller who has shared more with the magic community than most know, including Tannen’s Magic Camp, where young magicians learned the importance of a good story in strengthening their magic. Hiawatha Johnson was a magician, writer, editor, musician, singer, dancer, choreographer, actor, director, composer, teacher, professor, historian, designer and playwright. He will be sorely missed by the community. Aloha, my friend.

934: Magistrorum 2025 - Report on Days 3 and 4

Saturday September 20, 2025

Dealer room----------------------9:00 am - 10:00 am
Melody the Magnificent-------10:15 am - 10:45 am
Doug Gorman----------------------11:00 am - 11:30 am
Lunch--------------------------------11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Dealer room-----------------------12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Jeff McBride-----------------------1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Remy Connor------------------------2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Dealer room-----------------------3:30 pm - 500 pm
Dinner-------------------------------5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Crispy Knight----------------------6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Traveler Award--------------------6:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Ari Rose-----------------------------7:15 pm - 7:45 pm

Rocco Kult-------------------------8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Jeff McBride Master Class-----9:00 pm - 12:00 am