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A Tribute to a Friend - Julio Lipan (By Mark Stevens)

A Tribute to a Friend – Julio Lipan (Mark Stevens) November 4, 2009 was not a good day for anyone that called Julio Lipan Sr., a friend; this was the day of his passing. Immediately upon hearing this news I did a retrospective, and it is one I would like to share with my friends and clients. For those that would like to read it – it is located below. But first, we would like to use our site to offer the family of Julio Lipan help in their time of need....
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Antique Collectibles

Joe’s Crypt – A Selection of Antique Magic For Sale. More collectibles out of Joe’s crypt! below are items selected by curator Bill Trotter and Joe Stevens, all of which are rated with respect to their condition. If you are interested in any of the below pieces, please contact Joe personally. Please serious requests only. You can contact Joe via e-mail, fax, or telephone at: joe@stevensmagic.com 316-683-9582 phone 316-686-2442 fax. ...
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Our Mission

What sets Stevens Magic apart from the rest? Almost 45 years ago, Joe Stevens started SME with a different mission – to hand select exclusive lines and to meet a higher degree of quality. Now with the explosion of the information age, coupled with the proliferation of beautiful color packaging, that mission of providing the best for the consumer has become more difficult. This is exactly the intention of the marketers of most of the ma...
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Feature Story September 2009 - 3

Mark and Tony took advantage when huge groups of whales were beaching themselves and the U.S. Navy’s research in low frequency sonar was extensive. The hoaxsters managed to get a 5-page article in “Fate Magazine” about their premise. “It was pure science fiction, but it brought in a boatload of publicity and lectures on telepathy,” Mark said. In addition to the Magic Castle , Mark has taught beginning and advanced magic for groups, children and private...
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Feature Story September 2009 - 2

Most of Mark’s early work was based on a comedic persona, “…the regular guy who has strange powers.” He gives credit to Carl Ballentine, one of the first comedy magicians (and television star as The Great Ballentine on the Ed Sullivan Show, Gruber in “McHale’s Navy” and Cousin Al in “Car 54 Where Are You”). During those years, Mark developed his “anti-Kreskin” persona, delivered in the Johnny Carson style of ” Karnak ” or “El Mouldo”. Along with the per...
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