If you are a magic collector or you have attended one of the recent MAGIC Live! conventions, then no doubt you have seen, met or otherwise know Julie Eng. She is the executive director of Magicana, a Toronto-based organization dedicated to the exploration and advancement of magic. She is also the editor of Magicol, the “house organ” of Magicana that’s filled with delightful stories from noted authors about the rich history of our art. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize You cannot tell the story ..read more

Mark Jensen is not a name you may (yet) be familiar with, but his story of collecting is one among hundreds, if not thousands, of those of us who have found a niche where we can enjoy the history of our art by just looking at our walls or across the room to see the collectible relic. His story represents those collectors who have a passion for a particular area of our vast art. His friendship with the late Marshall Brodien led to him ultimately being the “caretaker” of Marshall’s magic collection. There are others who are notable magic collectors who gather magic from our rich history (like C ..read more

Eric DeCamps is a subtle yet significant force in our magic community. The S.A.M. awarded Eric the Gold Medal of Excellence for Close-Up Magic. He is only the second magician in the 122-year history of the organization to receive this prestigious award.He was designated as the Dean of The S.A.M. Parent Assembly #1 in New York City. Next year for the 52nd annual 4F convention, Eric will be the Guest of Honor, yet another prestigious award. His one-man show has been presented around the world and for those who have seen his full show in a proper setting, well…consider yourselves lucky. In this ..read more

Thursday, May 10, 2024 9:30am-11:00am Dealer Room Open 11:00am-12:30 Session #5 12:30am-2:30pm Dealer Room Open 2:30pm-4:00pm Session #6 6:30pm-10:00pm Dinner & Show View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or liste ..read more

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:00am-4:00pm Registration Open 1:00pm to 4:00pm Dealers Open 4:00pm to 5:00pm Session #1 “Welcome To Long Beach”  5:00pm to 7:00pm Dinner 7:00pm to 8:30pm Session #2  8:30pm to 11:30pm Dealer Room Open   Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 9:00 am to 11:00am Dealer Room Open 11:00am to 12:30pm Session #3  12:30pm-5:00pm Dealer Room Open 1:30pm-5:00pm Mike Caveney’s Egyptian Hall  Museum (In The Queen Mary Boardroom) & Queen Mary Guided Tours 5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner 7:00pm-8:30pm Session#4   8:30pm-11:30pm Dealer Room Open View fullsize View ..read more

From Viet Nam and Scotland, this versatile, multi-national, energetic performer, Naathan Phan, has appeared on television, cruise ships, and stages around the world. You may have seen him on Masters of Illusion or Penn & Teller Fool Us (both on the CW Network) or America’s Got Talent (sic). You may have seen him in the movies such as Superbad or Up in Smoke, among others. Not only does he perform clever, innovative magic, but also he is a superb singer, actor, and mixologist! Join us this week with Naathan Phan as we share a scotch and conversation. Naathan talks about his cross-country t ..read more

Saturday April 27, 2024 10:30 a.m.         One-Man Show: Paul Gertner 1:30 p.m.            6th Show             Mini World (Shawn Farqhar) 3:30 p.m.            ED Talks (MCs: Chrisitan and Katalina) 5:30 p.m.            Banquet (ticket required) 8:00 p.m.            7th Show &nbs ..read more

Friday April 26, 2024 10:30 a.m.          Tricks from Books Everyone Has Forgotten (MC: Mike Powers) 1:30 p.m.            4th Show             Magical Moments (MC: Meir Yedid) 3:30 p.m.            Lecture #5          Jovi Benitez 7:45 p.m.            Tribute to GOH Charming Choi (host: Jeki Yoo) 8:00 p.m ..read more

Wednesday April 24 7:45 p.m.            tribute to Guest of Honor (GOH) Christian Schenk (host: Rogr Nicot) 8:00 p.m.            Lecture #1          GOH Christian Schenk 9:00 p.m.            1st Show              4F Opening Gala (MC :Keith Fields)  Thursday April 25 10:30 a.m.         Lect ..read more

From Adelaide, Australia, Raymond Crowe bills himself as the “Unusualist.” An apt title, indeed, as his act is hard to describe and one of a kind. More than a magician and mime, he is a shadow artist as well. His on-stage character can be seen and “felt” by audiences regardless of the size of the theater. He can emote feelings and emotions with a mere gesture, tilt of his head, or movement of his eyes, plus his magic is original and amazing. He has performed around the world including a command performance for the Queen of England! He toured with The Illusionists as they traveled around the w ..read more