Reminder: Andre Kole's walking on water illusion airs on Christmas Eve on the Discovery Channel. At least one other Christian magician, Brock Gill, is involved.

Dean Dill is doing well, and on the rapid road to recovery. Send him a quick encouraging note at intmiracle@deandill.com.

David Blaine swimming? What is it with magicians and water these days?

Our listener map is so large that it's not all loading automatically anymore. Drag the map around to see the rest of the world, then click the "show all" links to make sure you're seeing everyone.

Also, our listener map now features the unofficial GMG forum! Check it out and let us know what you think.

ETHICS: What does it take to make us better performers?

HYPE OF THE WEEK: Shocking. Read the hype (and see the demo) by clicking here. (Does anyone know what the crossed out man and woman signify?)

A couple of ideas for Andrew's coin move.

Justin wants to know more about TV magic in the UK, specifically Derren Brown's bank robbery plans.

Brett wants info about the Card Through Window effects on the market.

Gareth recommends OpenOffice.org for creating a magic database. Anyone want to make one for us?

We have a brief routining discussion. We're going to discuss more on the next show.

Thanks for a great 2005, everyone! We'll see you soon. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year, Happy Kwanzaa, Cool Yule, etc. etc. etc.

UPDATE:Andre Kole's walking on water demonstration is scheduled to be featured on the Discovery Channel special Miracles of Jesus on December 24 at 1:00 PM Eastern. Check local listings for an exact time.

Should GMG have theme music? What style?

The guys at Ellusionist claim that their decks are bigger than yours.

Mini-Review: The W.O.W. Book Test

Our New Segment: HYPE OF THE WEEK

This week, we discuss the ad copy for the Icarus Effect. Check it out (and watch the video) HERE.

Plus, a ton of feedback. Next week, we're going to discuss some of the ideas you folks had for Andrew's coin move. See you soon!

The Overhand Shuffle: Revisited

No more notes for this one. It's been a long day.

We'd like to encourage all of our listeners to do what they can. If you'd like to donate via Paypal, simply log in to your Paypal account, click "Send Money" and enter intmiracle@deandill.com as the e-mail address (this is Dean's business e-mail address). You can also send e-mail messages to this address.

If you'd like to send a card, letter, or gift, please send it to:

Dean Dill, 2130 Fairpark #110, Los Angeles, CA 90041 USA.

Now is a great time to purchase some effects from deandill.com. We have it on good authority that orders are being fulfilled (but please understand that it may take a bit longer than usual).

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dean and his family during this time. Please do what you can.

Today we review Harvey Berg's Final Exam and Larry Becker and Lee Earle's Final Flashback.

Eduardo asks about conventions. We're wondering who's going where next year. GMG meetup, anyone?

As always, you can contact us via phone at 206.350.8727 (North America) or (08700) 635 424 (United Kingdom); via e-mail at gmgpodcast@gmail.com; or on the Comments link at gomagicgo.com.

Andrew's a little under the weather, so his voice may sound different. If you guys like the "new" voice, we'll all try to convince him to stay sick.

Keith Barry has a special coming out on CBS.

Our GMG Listener Map continues to grow. If you've already added yourself, go back and take a look!

ETHICS: Gimmicks vs. Skill (thanks Gareth)

Andrew teaches a coin move.

Feedback from Matt, Habachi, and Zach

I can't believe it's December already.