800: Jack Goldfinger - Yoda Man!

We have reached another important milestone with this episode #800. And as we often do with these milestones, we feature someone who is a major mover and shaker in our community. Jack “Goldfinger” Vaughan fits the bill perfectly as the Director of Entertainment for the Academy of Magical Arts, the Magic Castle. Prior to taking on that role, he and his lovely wife, Dove, have performed around the world on some of the greatest stages and on screen. He is sought out for his advice and wisdom in life lessons, not unlike “Yoda” from the epic movie saga, Star Wars.

This week, Jack shares some of his “Jack-isms” that are true gems that makes you really think. He talks about his predecessor, Max Maven, as well as some of those who have influenced his career along the way.

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647: John Cox - All Houdini Episode

Because we are in the middle of “National Magic Week” and nearing the 95th anniversary of Houdini’s death on October 31st, it seems only fitting and natural that we should revisit with noted Houdini scholar and blogger, John Cox. He was featured on an episode here in 2017, but much has happened since then, not the least of which has been his visit to the Houdini home at 278 West 113th Street in Harlem, New York. This recounting of his visit is just a small part of what makes this episode special with John talking about collecting, correcting mis-information, and more.

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John Cox was one of the speakers and “hands around the table” at the “Official Houdini Seance” in Ft. Worth, Texas in 2012. This was our first meeting and introduced me to the fascinating mind of John Cox and the world of Houdini. He is often asked how there could still be so much information revealed that would make for a daily reporting (or blogging) about the legendary entertainer. The answer is that things just come to light if you search deep enough.

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432: 2018 I.B.M. Convention - Day Two Update

Thurs July 5, 2018

8 AM - 9:30 AM Ring Representative Meeting/TVP

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Stage Contest Rehearsal

9 AM - 12 NOON Registration Open

9 AM - 5 PM Dealer's Room Open

9:30 AM - 11 AM Big Three Events - (RED LANYARDS)Pearl Room

9:30 AM - 11 AM Big Three Events - (BLUE LANYARDS)Emerald B Room

9:30 AM - 11 AM Big Three Events - (GREEN LANYARDS)

10:00 AM Spouse Event - Meet at Registration

11 AM - 12 NOON Lance Burton Teen Scene # 1

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Stage Contest Rehearsal

11:00 AM Annual Business Meeting, Order of Merlin Inductees-Please arrive 15 minutes early

1 PM - 3 PM Stage Contest Part 2

1 PM - 5 PM Registration Open

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Lecture - David Malek

8 PM - 9:30 PM Legends of Comedy Show

10:15 PM - 11:15 PM Lecture - Kyle & Mistie Knight

11:45 PM - 12:45 AM Lecture - Amazing Johnathan

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:00:16 - Gwyn Auger is Lance Burton's assistant and talks about being a magician's assistant

00:09:28 - Michael Trixx will open the Friday night show with his high energy, rock-and-roll dove act but here he talks about marketing tips

00:16:51 - Steve Valentine talks about his recent lecture

00:22:09 - Larry Wilson tells the Sammy Davis, Jr. story

00:54:54- Apparently Gay Blackstone worked with Sammy David Jr., too

01:01:43 - Christian Rasmussen was the recipient of the new "Bill Cook" award from the Lance Burton Teen Seminar

01:08:06 - I caught up with The Amazing Jonathan while waiting for a taxi and hilarity ensued.

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