MUSCLE MEMORY

26 02 2009

Having a hard time practicing your sleights and moves for your magic routine/performance? Most of the DVD’s especially those related to sleight of hand tricks (coin tricks, card manipulations, flourishes) would always tell you to “let your hands and fingers learn the moves then later on you will be able to do it without even thinking about it” – they are referring to muscle memory. I took the liberty to look for it over the web and here’s what I got.

I got this article from www.wisegeek.com

What is Muscle Memory?

Muscle memory can best be described as a type of movement with which the muscles become familiar over time. For instance, newborns don’t have muscle memory for activities like crawling, scooting or walking. The only way for the muscles to become accustomed to these activities is for the baby to learn how to do these things and then practice them with a great deal of trial and error. Gradually, Read the rest of this entry »





Magic Shops Online

22 02 2009

Magic Shops are rare to find here in the South so another good resource would be online.

Here are some sites that I highly recommend for beginner magicians to professionals magicians alike:

ELLUSIONISTClick Here

There are many places to purchase magic videos and magic tricks. Ellusionist is different – each of our training videos has been expertly produced by the Ellusionist staff of professional magicians. Every second of the training has been filmed and edited with the single goal of putting great magic in your hands. Simply put, if the training video cannot effectively teach you to perform the trick and get great audience reactions, Ellusionist will not release it. ~ ellusionist.com

theory 11 - Click here

We live for innovation. We encourage imagination. We challenge the ordinary. We believe in pushing the envelope. We love the adventure. We respect all of those that respect the art. theory11 is a group of 11 individuals united in an unparalleled, strategic alliance under one goal, one mission, and one objective: to advance the art of magic. Guided by a team of the best creators and performers in the magic industry, this site is your key to the reverberating epicenter of online magic training. ~theory11.com

MAGIC PRO SHOPClick here

This is where the world shops for magic

PENGUIN MAGIC – Click here

This is our passion. We do things a little differently than other magic stores. We have a vision of the perfect place to learn to be a magician, and we work everyday to bring that vision to life. We spend a lot more time in the studio producing instructional videos, and in the field testing new products. ~penguinmagic.com

MAGIC DVD  - Click here

At Magic DVD we supply a wide range of  magic dvds. Our online shop currently has over 1300 DVD’s available from artists such as Banachek, Jay Sankey and Criss Angel. Each DVD is packed with demonstrations of tricks and routines as well as full explanations by the artists themselves of how each trick is performed.

MJM MAGIC - Click here

No matter if the item you want is already on sale, returning customers can use their lifetime coupon (issued after you make your first purchase with us) and save an additional 10% off everything in your order! Some items don’t apply, but 99% of the 4,500+ items in our store do fall under this category! ~mjmmagic.com

L and L Publishing – Click here

Simply the best…!!!

now who said magic isn’t expensive??? hmm???





Gensan on the 14th

11 02 2009

Valentine’s Day is one of those dates when you want to go out with “the special someone” of your life. If you happen to be in Gensan and you’re on the dilemma of where to go on this special date here’s some nice place for you to check out.

The David Pomeranz Concert – One of the best gifts you could give your partner on the 14th. You got to be here if you want her to turn head over heels. Click here for details.

Grab A Crab – This exquisite fine dining restaurant offers one of the best cuisines in the world from oriental to western style they can spice up the evening, fill up your tummies Read the rest of this entry »





Featured Magician of February – Dai Vernon

7 02 2009

DAI VERNON

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www.parmapublishing.com

Dai Vernon was born as David Frederick Wingfield Verner on June 11, 1894, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He got the nick name of “Dai” when a typo in a newspaper dubbed him Dai instead of David. While he was in New York, he got the last name of Vernon. Most New Yorkers had a hard time pronouncing his last name correctly. An American dance team Vernon and Irene Castle were very popular act around this time. So for New Yorkers pronouncing Dai’s last name as Vernon instead of Verner was easier. In disgust Dai allowed his last name to become Vernon and let it go at that. Thus, was born the name Dai Vernon. Read the rest of this entry »





Bloggers welcomed newest General in town

4 02 2009

Are you looking for a place here in Gensan where you can rest at the same time be in comfort but just within the busy city?

Are you looking for place where they serve foods in very reasonable prices?

Are you a hang around person but you’re already fed up with staying in the mall or on coffee shops?

Are you a blogger looking for a place that is new to you, a place where the gentle breeze can tickle every neuron in your brain at the same time appreciating Gensan as it is?

Then check out the newest General on the block!!! Read the rest of this entry »