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Ian Adair - The Soundof Music

Columnist: Ian Adair The Sound of Music Ian writes: “It’s a pleasure to share this effect. Since Joe Stevens is the king of magical videos, I thought I would concoct something really good using a video. I actually went to the trouble to make it, then two days later presented it to an audience. The response was: Wow! It works like a treat.” Effect: A video cassette is shown and removed from its case. The case is shown ...
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Ian Adair - The Voiceof Britain Feb96

Columnist: Ian Adair The Voice of Britain THE VOICE OF BRITAIN Hi there: Nice to be back reporting on the events and happenings here in Britain. Thereís good news and thereís bad news and thereís sad news too. The sad news is the death of one of our most respected magicians, author, inventor and historian, PETER WARLOCK. Here was a gentleman who was respected worldwide for his services given to magic and magicians...
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Ian Adair - Timing Tricks

Columnist: Ian Adair Timing Tricks The wise performer will have all of his effects (tricks and routines) timed and listed so he knows the duration of each and every one. This is essential for: a) Making up a programe from start to finish to the length a potential booker wants. b) So you can build up say, a forty-five minute to one hour performance for regular kid show dates. c) Alternatively, should it be entertainme...
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Ian Adair - Voiceof Britain

Columnist: Ian Adair Voice of Britain Hi there! Another new year and hopefully a happy magical one to everyone who reads my reports. Thanks for the letters and encouragement over the years and it’s a pleasure bringing you news from little old Britain! During the winter months magic conventions flourish here, unlike over in your land when events usually take place during summer months. THE MAGIC CIRCLE BANQUET. This...
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Ian Adair ñ Twin Book Test

Columnist: Ian Adair Wait for it. Yes it’s another book test. Hope you like this one. It’s a little different to others I’ve published in the past. EFFECT: Two paperbacks are used in this experiment. The performer hands these out to a spectator to examine and they are both genuine. The performer states that whatever page number the spectator wants, he or she can open at that page, and we can also open the other book a...
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