Rebuilding A Mystery

All-Weather Dove Cote Plans update

After 42 years, my All-Weather Dove Cote Plans are now only available in eBook (PDF) format. I've stopped producing printed copies. You can find out more about the plans, which magicians around the world have been using for decades, at Chicago Magic Studio.

Microwave conjuring

This essay applies to magic, too.Sadly.

Lucifer’s Birthday

I’ve been going through my book collection, selecting items that I might want to sell to reduce the number of items I have to store. It’s a great joy discovering forgotten items. A recent re-discovery was the manuscript for David Parr’s remarkable “Lucifer’s Birthday.” It’s a borrowed deck miracle, and I don’t say that lightly. I have no idea what it’s worth, but I know it was privately distributed in very limited quantities. Nonetheless, it reluctantly went into the “maybe sell” pile for later, final consideration. (I need to check with David to see if I’m even allowed to sell or distribute it further.)

Introducing The Bucktown Bell

If you're interested in a haunted bell for your act, get in touch regarding The Bucktown Bell.

The future of magic in a Google Glass world

Here's what a Google Glass user (aka "glasshole") might see during your performance.

A Flipboard magazine about Magic and Magicians

If you're a Flipboard user, please consider subscribing to "Magic & Magicians," my new "magazine."

Performing in Magic Chicago (May 2, 2012)

This week, on May 2, 2012, I'll be performing in Magic Chicago. Also in this month's show are Eugene Burger, Steve Vaught, and Magic Sam.

I'm in the Linking Ring!

Not too long ago I attended a Joshua Jay lecture at the "Chicago" Ring 43. I just got my copy of The Linking Ring, and to my surprise, I'm in the photo they ran! Whoo-hoo!

Prelude to a story

Tomorrow night (Oct 5) the audience at Magic Chicago will learn the story of how I came to possess this strange and spooky item.

Performing at Magic Chicago, Oct 2011

Next week, on October 5, 2011, I'll be performing in Magic Chicago. There are three magicians on the bill this month, and my segment will be brief, but I'm cooking up something to welcome the start of the Hallowe'en season.