152: Peter McLanachan - Straight Shooter

From Glasgow, Scotland, Peter McLanachan, is one of the relatively unknown (at least in the U.S.), underground card guys whom you should know. Peter has been coming over for the annual Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic (F.F.F.F.) for a number of years. This year he arrived a little early to launch a U.S. lecture tour. But aside from devoting time to card magic, he also has a keen interest in pool and billiards. He walks softly but carries a pool stick.

Peter mentioned in the podcast how much he enjoyed Gamarjobat and promised to share this link to their video.

Peter talks about and shares advice from Roy Walton, how Roy arrived in Scotland and how he influenced Peter's life. He also talks about Roy's magic shop as well as the state of brick and mortar magic shops in the U.K. Peter discusses the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the plethora of shows that one might see there.

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Magic & Martinis' Thursday

Enjoying a single malt in honot of my Scottish friend.

Enjoying a single malt in honot of my Scottish friend.

Photos from Abbott's 2012 Day 3

Day Three of Abbott's Get-Together was another beautiful, sunny day in southern Michigan. People were still coming in to Abbott's Magic Factory to pick up their registration packets. The bulk of their magic inventory, however, was relocated from the Factory to the dealers' room that was set up in the elementary school.

You never know who is going to show up at a Get-Together. Perhaps if I would have waited for the owner of this car to return, I could have solved an age old question.

Buskers fanned throughout the village to entertain the guests. One was appointed to the downtown area where the annual arts and crafts fair was taking place.

Jania Taylor (http://www.magicbyjania.com/) was assigned to the grocery store that had a throng of people who were there during the lunch hour for the Kiwani's Club benefit. They were offering lunch for $1.00 that included a hot dog, chips, soft drink and an ice cream sandwiich. You could order an extra hot dog for just 50 cents.

Michael Mode (http://www.magicmode.com/) was one of those who helped Jerry Costello with the "Happy Hour" party at Jerry's lake house that took place after Adele Friel's lecture and before the evening show. (Jerry is on the left and Michael is on the right).

You never know how people will be dressed for the Friday night show. Have you ever seen a dress made entirely from balloons? Never mind WHERE did she sit in the show last night. The question is HOW did she sit?

Following the evening stage show, the city presented an enjoyable fireworks show just outside the high school.