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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.

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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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November 9, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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781: MAGIC Live! 2023 Convention - Day Three Report

Tuesday, August 8th

24 hours Mystique Lounge, Jackson Square
9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration, Kiosk

10:00 a.m. - Noon General Session for PURPLE, Showroom

10:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Focus Sessions for WHITE

Easy Steps to Broadway, Chris Cox, French Quarter

Lost Luggage Show, Ian Kendall, Bienville G

Build Your Own Magic, Laurent Piron ,Hugo Van De Plas St Charles

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Magic Shop, Mardi Gras

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Focus Sessions for WHITE, see above

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Taco Tuesday Lunch, Esplanade

2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. General Session for WHITE, Showroom

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Focus Sessions for PURPLE, see above

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Focus Sessions for PURPLE, see above

Live Tonight!

6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Curiosities, Dauphine

6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m, 10:30 p.m. The Close-Up Experience

7:00 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 10:30 p.m. In Concert: Ben Seidman, French Quarter

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August 8, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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432: 2018 I.B.M. Convention - Day Two Update

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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

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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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