Magic (magazine)
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MAGIC, also known as The Magazine for Magicians, is an independent magazine
for magicians that is based in Las Vegas
, Nevada
. A creation of Stan Allen, magician, it debuted in September 1991, with its first issue featuring Lance Burton
on the cover, and over the years it has also featured David Copperfield
, Siegfried & Roy
, Penn & Teller
, Mike Caveney
, and Mac King
.
Writers for the magazine have included Joshua Jay
, Gabe Fajuri, John Lovick
, Alan Howard
, Max Maven
, Peter Duffie, Andi Gladwin
, Mark Nelson, Rory Johnston, and Shawn McMaster.
In 2005 MAGIC Magazine was deemed the world's largest selling publication for magicians by Guinness World Records
. ( 2005 edition page 183 )
In 2007 MAGIC Magazine was also listed as one of the Chicago Tribune's 50 favorite magazines in their annual summer list.
Due to the critical acclaim for the sold out event and the urging of many attendees Stan Allen announced an encore event to take place in August 2004. The second event proved to be just as groundbreaking as the first, including a performance of close-up magic in which guests viewed the show as if in a bar, restaurant, trade show floor, and theatre via four connected performance venues.
In August 2007 MAGIC Live returned to The Orleans hotel for a third time. The event sold out in record time and many would-be attendees sat on a waiting list in hopes of making it to the convention.
In the June 2008 issue of MAGIC it was announced that MAGIC Live would take place August 16–19, 2009 at the South Point Hotel & Casino. The convention featured an innovative dealer's room designed and produced by Brian South as well as a performance of the one man play "The Expert at The Cardtable" by Guy Hollingworth.
A fifth iteration of MAGIC Live has been announced for August 14–17, 2011, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of MAGIC Magazine. Though the convention's website confirms that the event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, an exact location has not been announced.
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
for magicians that is based in Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
. A creation of Stan Allen, magician, it debuted in September 1991, with its first issue featuring Lance Burton
Lance Burton
Lance Burton is a stage illusionist. He has appeared on numerous television programs, and also performed for Queen Elizabeth and President Ronald Reagan...
on the cover, and over the years it has also featured David Copperfield
David Copperfield (illusionist)
David Copperfield is an Emmy Award-winning American illusionist, and was described by Forbes as the most commercially successful magician in history. Copperfield's network specials have been nominated for 38 Emmy Awards and won a total of 21 Emmys...
, Siegfried & Roy
Siegfried & Roy
Siegfried & Roy are two German-American former entertainers who became known for their appearances with white lions and white tigers....
, Penn & Teller
Penn & Teller
Penn & Teller are Las Vegas headliners whose act is an amalgam of illusion and comedy. Penn Jillette is a raconteur; Teller generally uses mime while performing, although his voice can occasionally be heard during their performance...
, Mike Caveney
Mike Caveney
Mike Caveney is an American magician, author, publisher, magic historian and collector. He is a life-member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood and a member of The Magic Circle of London. His work as a magician and publisher spans over four decades...
, and Mac King
Mac King
Mac King is a comedy magician who has performed on television specials, often as a co-host. He has his own family-friendly show, "The Mac King Comedy Magic Show," at the Harrah's Las Vegas in the Clint Holmes Theater....
.
Writers for the magazine have included Joshua Jay
Joshua Jay
Joshua Jay is an award-winning magician, author, and lecturer who has performed his show in over 59 countries. In 1998 he was crowned World Champion of Close-up Magic at the World Magic Seminar, and he has subsequently appeared on every major television network, including Good Morning America and...
, Gabe Fajuri, John Lovick
John Lovick
John Lovick is an American magician, writer, director, and actor. Since the 1990s he has performed as a magician and actor throughout the United States and Canada, as well as England, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia....
, Alan Howard
Alan Howard
Alan MacKenzie Howard, CBE, is an English actor known for his roles on stage, television and film.He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1966 to 1983, and played leading roles at the Royal National Theatre between 1992 and 2000.-Personal life:Howard is the only son of the actor...
, Max Maven
Max Maven
Max Maven is an American magician and mentalist. He often appears on television magic shows to perform "interactive" mind reading tricks that work for the television audience....
, Peter Duffie, Andi Gladwin
Andi Gladwin
Andi Gladwin is a professional British close-up magician, lecturer, publisher and performer. He has appeared on television numerous times, has lectured for magicians throughout the UK, US and Europe and written / published several notable books on the subject of magic...
, Mark Nelson, Rory Johnston, and Shawn McMaster.
In 2005 MAGIC Magazine was deemed the world's largest selling publication for magicians by Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records , is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world...
. ( 2005 edition page 183 )
In 2007 MAGIC Magazine was also listed as one of the Chicago Tribune's 50 favorite magazines in their annual summer list.
MAGIC Live!
In 2001 it was announced that MAGIC would be producing a once in a lifetime, never to be repeated event called MAGIC Live. The purpose of the event was to bring to life the stories and features of the print magazine and to immerse MAGIC subscribers in the stories they read each month. The "unconventional convention" took place August 19–22, 2001 at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.Due to the critical acclaim for the sold out event and the urging of many attendees Stan Allen announced an encore event to take place in August 2004. The second event proved to be just as groundbreaking as the first, including a performance of close-up magic in which guests viewed the show as if in a bar, restaurant, trade show floor, and theatre via four connected performance venues.
In August 2007 MAGIC Live returned to The Orleans hotel for a third time. The event sold out in record time and many would-be attendees sat on a waiting list in hopes of making it to the convention.
In the June 2008 issue of MAGIC it was announced that MAGIC Live would take place August 16–19, 2009 at the South Point Hotel & Casino. The convention featured an innovative dealer's room designed and produced by Brian South as well as a performance of the one man play "The Expert at The Cardtable" by Guy Hollingworth.
A fifth iteration of MAGIC Live has been announced for August 14–17, 2011, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of MAGIC Magazine. Though the convention's website confirms that the event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, an exact location has not been announced.