Fri, 17 November 2006 Episode 66 welcomes Andrew "Papa" Payne back to his regular hosting duties! We're getting this one out late, but here are some show notes:
NEWS: Programming Note: There will be no GMG next week (Thanksgiving). We'll be back in 2 weeks. Target + David Blaine + The Salvation Army = Some Sort of Shackle Stunt Thing. The kid who held up David Copperfield was sentenced to two years in prison. Evidently, Uri Geller helped find Saddam Hussein. Psychological Subtleties 2 is set to ship early next week! CONTEST WINNER: We reveal the winner of the Predict-a-Payne contest. Chet reviews the Triple Threat Wallet by Anthony Miller. FEEDBACK: Eric says we should buy directly from creators whenever possible. Agreed! Michael wants a wallet, And Arthur wants aged cards. Cheng is looking for magic peeps in the San Jose area. MagusKen would like a review of Black Widow, and would like to know how it compares to other animal-named devices (Raven, Bat). Steev's boss wants to help(?). HYPE OF THE WEEK: Portable Hindu Basket. Remember: No show next week, but we'll be back in two weeks with more GMG. There's no stopping us. |
Thu, 9 November 2006 Episode 65 is a unique one, starting with Keith doing the intro all by himself. (It only took him three tries!)
BABY PAYNE NEWS: Andrew's first son was born this week! PRODUCT REVIEW: Sinister by Outlaw Effects. Keith discusses Overcoming and Preventing Technical Difficulties. No Hype this week, guys. No Feedback either. Our apologies. We're hoping to get Andrew back as early as next week, but we'll have to wait and see. Until then, we'll see you on the forum! |
Thu, 2 November 2006 Episode 64 brings you over 64 minutes of GMG goodness. Too much? Save some for next week-- we're not sure what's happening. No Baby Payne yet, though. But, we are debuting a brand new segment a little later on. But first...
NEWS: iTunes update! Apple has once again patched iTunes 7, so hopefully this will fix a few more problems. If iTunes hasn't automatically suggested the update, go ahead and check for updates from within the program. GMG Predicts the Future! Way back on Episode 51, we "wondered" if Ellusionist would release an entire aged deck. Well, wonder no more. PRODUCT REVIEW: As I Recall..., the two volume DVD set on Slydini from Kozmo Magic. MOVIE REVIEW: The Prestige. ETHICS: Control Your Ego. FEEDBACK: Psyche took on the Salt Pour Finale Platform Performance Challenge! Check out what the audience members might be thinking by clicking HERE. Brendan talks about possible exposure in The Prestige, and about our old hype segment on Stigmata. UK Gareth wants us to give a shout-out to Glenners on YouTube. JP links us to Max Maven's response regarding the collected Color Series (Prism). Alex wants to know more about the upcoming GMG magic product. 16-year-old Matt lets us know he's working on an escape, which inspires us to discuss the art of escapology. Pepka tells us how he uses flourishes. (Scroll down a bit.) Marc just started a magic club at his school, and is looking for ideas. HYPE OF THE WEEK "MOST IMPROVED" AWARD: Ellusionist wins for their less hyped/more honest ad copy for Indecent. HYPE OF THE WEEK: The Orange Tree from Hocus Pocus. We'll see everybody next week for what should be a unique episode... |
Thu, 26 October 2006 Trick or treat? Episode 63 gets us thinking about performing for the candy-loving kids. But first--
NEWS: YouTube has removed nearly 30,000 Japanese clips after receiving legal threats from JASRAC. Poor Cyril... Last week, we (Keith) forgot to link you to UK Gareth's machinima version of GMG Theatre. The Prestige opened at the top of the box office, pulling in $14.8 million. CONTEST: Predict-a-Payne. Andrew's first child is due on October 30th, and as of this week's recording (the 25th), still no baby. We want you to predict the actual date of birth. Entries must include "Baby Prediction" in the Subject line. One entry per person. One winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries (via Super Force Glass). Prize: X-treme Cuts DVD by Keone. Autographed! DISCUSSION: Magic for Trick-or-Treaters. For more Halloween-ish tricks, check out this thread on the GMG forum. PRODUCT REVIEW: Chet reviews Nothing by Max Maven. FEEDBACK: Rodrigo likes Nothing. Troy answers Chase's request for magic shows: Check out Magic Video Depot, Google Video's collection of Copperfield specials, and TV Magic Guide. Kif's a Marco Tempest fan. Scotty is looking for tricks that look skillful, rather than magical. Lonnie clues us in on David Blaine's next stunt. HYPE: Tri-Epic by Devin Knight. Be sure to read these two threads: Thread 1 from June 2005 and Thread 2 from September 2006. That's all for this week. Next week's episode could very well be Payne-less. See ya! |
Thu, 19 October 2006 We're here! Aaaand we have show notes!
NEWS: Justin Miller quitting magic? GMG mentioned in the new Linking Ring! Psychological Subtleties has been sent to the printer, and a final price of $55 (plus shipping) has been set. This means that GMG listeners who took advantage of the presale not only got the personalized autographs, but they'll be saving money! SHANTY o' MYSTERY: Urban Ouija by Innoxius. FEEDBACK: Korhan aka Gamer has an example of ad copy "exaggerating" the effect: Cellular Mitosis. Troy gives us... the Hairy Potter Wand. Erik says pitch lectures are fine with him. Mil wants more. Mishel shares his Homicidal thoughts. So does Rick Roth of Outlaw Effects. And he tells us a little bit about Sinister. 86% CRAP: Salt Pour Finale Platform. Coming up soon: Keith will review As I Recall... Slydini by Kozmo Magic. Send in any questions, and we'll try to incorporate them into the review! See you soon! |
Thu, 12 October 2006 Today's episode includes a review of Homicide, a new submission to the Shanty o' Mystery, a new contest (with a prize to be named later), and a whole lotta Nothing in Hype.
NEWS: Jonathan Pendragon reschedules his upcoming shows. CONTEST: Predict-A-Payne. Andrew's first child is due on October 30th. We want you to predict the actual date of birth. Entries must include "Baby Prediction" in the Subject line. One entry per person. One winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries (via Super Force Glass). Prize: X-treme Cuts DVD by Keone. Autographed! PRODUCT REVIEW: Homicide from Outlaw Effects. SHANTY o' MYSTERY: Coming Up Short by Kif. HYPE: Nothing by Max Maven. |
Thu, 5 October 2006 Episode 60 is a fun one, beginning with...
NEWS: Jonathan Pendragon is rapidly recuperating after a nearly fatal accident. Well wishes can be sent via e-mail to JP@mistylee.com and snail mail can be sent to: Jonathan and Charlotte Pendragon, c/o Dinicartoons, PO Box 7134, Burbank, CA 91510-7134. PRODUCT REVIEW: Kioku from Outlaw Effects. Andrew and Keith say, "Know When to Say 'When'." FEEDBACK: Keone thinks you're fat. Dave wants everyone to check out the Instaball Demo Video. Steven has written an extensive review and comparison of three popular Electronic ESP RFID tag readers. Check it out at SkindellMagic.com. RJ asks: How are we?, Are there any magic clubs or groups in the El Monte, CA area?, and Is it okay to create gaffed decks for your own use? And, he reviews the Johnson Expanded Half Dollar shell. Aryn says, "I think the kid in this picture has a more appropriate use for the darned thing (Harry Potter Wand)." Photoshop, anyone? Chase is looking for magic television shows from yesteryear. HYPE or CRAP? Linking Bills from the mind of Alexander Black. |
Thu, 28 September 2006 Episode 59 comes to us from Andrew's house and Keith's hotel room (please forgive the sound quality issues)!
NEWS: We're aware of the bugs in iTunes 7. Please be sure to check your software for updates, and continue to let us know if you have problems with the podcast. We will be reviewing Kioku next week, so check out the product description, and send us your questions or comments. PROGRAMMING NOTE: What's New with Keith and Andrew? has been cancelled due to total lack of interest. ETHICS: Lecture Pitches. (Thanks, Troy!) PRODUCT REVIEW: The Anything Wallet by David Goring. Review by Chet. FEEDBACK: Richard contributes his two cents to our subtlety discussion. Eric calls to get our opinions on Cyril. Keone asks about using your significant other as an assistant in your show. Patrick the Mediocre shares a horror story. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Harry Potter Magic Wand. (Thanks, Aramis!) Comments[0] |
Thu, 21 September 2006 Episode 58 is here, and we need to warn you: this podcast contains far more than the government's recommended weekly dose of UKG.
NEWS: It's Magic! celebrated a milestone (50 years!) with a show at the Kodak Theatre featuring Jason Alexander, Lance Burton, Jeff McBride, Rich Bloch, Juliana Chen, Kevin James, Michael Finney, Kalin & Jinger, Dimmare, The Passing Zone, the Pendragons, Mac King, Jason Latimer, Rick Thomas, Darren Romeo, Gay Blackstone, and Siegfried! (thanks, Kif!) WHAT'S NEW WITH KEITH AND ANDREW? We debut a new segment where Keith and Andrew talk about their lives. PRODUCT REVIEW: Trickery: A Collection of Close Up Magic by David Forrest. (Review by Gareth.) FEEDBACK: Gareth clears up the Ravenhair/Ravenclaw misunderstanding. Odin raves about the Tarot Gaff Deck. One of you awesome people actually made Bart's Land of Happy Magic a reality. Jason solves Keith's problem. Matt sent in these clips of smash/stab tricks gone wrong: CLIP 1 and CLIP 2. Binary invented the Super Hypernator!!!1! Mike shares some subtlety tips. Chris wants to be famous, and he wants to see Andrew's show. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Perfect Asunder from Mix Star. (Thanks, Anonymous!) We'll see you all next week for another thrilling edition of What's New With Keith and Andrew! |
Thu, 14 September 2006 Episode 57 brings the eagerly awaited return of 86% Crap! First things first, though.
NEWS: Apple released Version 7 of iTunes this week. It's a free download, so go ahead and update already! GMG has heard from multiple sources about an... interesting(?) evening for the Pendragons. CLICK HERE to read a Genii thread about the incident. Note: The Genii user "payne" is not Andrew Payne. DISCUSSION: We discuss the proper use of
FEEDBACK: Chet calls in to point out the strange ad copy on Penguin Magic's page for Russian Roulette. (See also: Generation Extreme.) John shares his thoughts on stooge use by (who else?) Criss Angel. Logan wants Ring Flight suggestions. 86% CRAP: Kikuchi Spoon Eating. Remember to keep sending in 86% theme music, and let us know what you think of Geoff's submission. We'll see you soon! |
Thu, 7 September 2006 Episode 56 is our "Back to School" episode. Okay, maybe not, but we think you'll enjoy it anyway.
NEWS: Want to be on The Illusionist DVD? Now's your chance. The Amazing Johnathan just filmed a new special for Comedy Central. ETHICS: I'll Exaggerate the Effect, Thank You. UPCOMING REVIEWS: GMG will be reviewing the following products in the coming episodes: Roy Benson by Starlight, Kioku, Homicide (US), Manhattanville, As I Recall..., The Anything Wallet, and a ton of swami gimmicks. If you have any specific questions about any of these, please e-mail us at gmgpodcast@gmail.com so we can answer you during our reviews. FEEDBACK: Phil the Watchmaker chimes in with some magnet advice. Mike in Portugal wants to know if $40 is too much to spend on a routine. Don says Andrew has courage. Harvey would like info on the Steve Thomas Comedy Chair. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Insta-Ball. See you on the forum! |
Thu, 31 August 2006 It's our "Double Shot" Episode 55! Double doses of your favorite segments! And it's on time to boot! Amazing! Exclamation Points!!
NEWS: The 2006 Mindvention will be held November 5-7 in Las Vegas. GMG needs correspondents. CONTEST WINNER: We choose a winner for the brand new Psi-Kalc by Banachek and Gene Protas. Thanks to Magic Inspirations for the prize! PRODUCT REVIEW: Wizard PK Ring from World Magic Shop. PRODUCT REVIEW (UPDATE): Super Force Glass. CONTEST WINNERS: Sam Blankenship calls in with the winners in the "Born to Perform: The Contest" contest. Congratulations to all of our winners, and thanks again to Penguin Magic for the prizes! SHANTY o' MYSTERY: Ripped and Revealed by David (aka "dg"). SHANTY o' MYSTERY: Banachek Presents: Spit in a Bag. (Please note that the Shanty o' Mystery is only visible to members of the GMG Forum.) HYPE OF THE WEEK: Paradigm Principle from Magic Max. HYPE OF THE WEEK BONUS EDITION: Heirloom Bonus Pack from Alakazam Magic. We hope everyone enjoyed our month of contests. We've got a lot more planned as we continue Year Two of everyone's favorite magic podcast, so stay tuned! |
Thu, 24 August 2006 A little late (again!) due to some technical hiccups, but 54 is here nonetheless.
NEWS: Mac King's contract was extended for five more years at Harrah's.
Now's the time to This is the last week for Go Magic Go listeners to take advantage of the Psychological Subtleties 2 offer from Magic Inspirations. Here are the details once again: Psychological Subtleties 2 is currently slated for a late October release (subject to change). Until August 31, GMG listeners will be able to pre-order the book for $50. The final price is yet to be determined, but rest assured it won't be less than $50. As a part of this deal, shipping will be free of charge, and Banachek will sign and personalize your book. To get in on this deal, PayPal $50 (US) to swells4691@aol.com and mention Go Magic Go in the comment area on the PayPal page. Any inquiries must be sent to swells4691@aol.com, and not to the normal GMG address. Keith had a great time at the Midwest Magic Jubilee. CONTEST WINNER: A winner is chosen for the one-year subscription to Abraca-Pocus. PRODUCT REVIEW: Psi-Kalc by Banachek and Gene Protas. NEW CONTEST: One lucky winner will receive... Psi-Kalc by Banachek and Gene Protas. But it might not be easy. The rules are as follows: -Entries must be sent via e-mail to gmgpodcast@gmail.com with "Calculator Contest" in the subject line. -In the message body, you must have the correct answers to all three of these questions: (1) What is Banachek's real name? (First and Last) (2) What was Banachek's partner's name during Project Alpha? (Hint: It's not James Randi.) (3) Who wrote the introduction to Psychological Subtleties? -One entry per person. No cheating. -Entries must be received by Tuesday, August 29, 11:59 PM Eastern time. -One winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries. FEEDBACK: Coulsen wants to get gigs, but he's fourteen years old. We get a weird voicemail... Rob shares this great wallet. Josh asks the question, "Why Go Magic Go?" Friday is the last day for you to enter the Born to Perform contest. Add Go Magic Go to your friends list on MySpace! HYPE OF THE WEEK: Boulevard 54 by Bazar de Magia. Comments[0] |
Thu, 17 August 2006 53 is here, because 52 is soooo last week. Starting off with lots of...
NEWS: David Copperfield finds the Fountain of Youth near his new resort. Mindfreak is now available on iTunes. David Blaine is performing in Israel. America's Got Talent is airing the million-dollar episode tonight. Do you think David and Dania will win? The Midwest Magic Jubilee is this weekend. Meet Keith in St. Louis! (that was a lame joke) The Houdini Convention is September 1-3 in Osh Kosh, Wisconsin. The Illusionist opens on Friday. (So does Snakes on a Plane.) CONTEST WINNER: A winner is chosen in our Super Force Glass contest. NEW CONTEST: One lucky winner will win a one-year subscription to Abraca-Pocus, courtesy of GMG's friend Michael Lauck. Rules: -Send an email to gmgpodcast@gmail.com with "DVD Contest" in the Subject. -Entries must be received by 11:59PM Tuesday, August 22. -One entry per person. No cheating. -One winner will be randomly chosen from all eligible entries. PRODUCT REVIEW: Real World Magic Volumes 1-2 DVD by Mark Mason. ETHICS: Handling the Superstitious Spectator FEEDBACK: Scott tells us about a wonderful magic convention guide. Zenburg challenges us. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Devil's Bottle by Kevin Curtin. (CLICK HERE to view the demo video.) GMG THEATRE: Interview with a Ravenhair. See you all next week! Don't forget to enter our parody ad contest! |
Thu, 10 August 2006 Here's Episode 52. Pick up some free stuff, learn a new trick, and more!
NEWS: The Midwest Magic Jubilee is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The fun starts August 17 in St. Louis, Missouri. In other convention news, MARS (Magic At the Red Sea) takes place in Israel from November 22-24. SPECIAL DEAL: Psychological Subtleties 2 is currently slated for a late October release (subject to change). Until August 31, GMG listeners will be able to pre-order the book for $50. The final price is yet to be determined, but rest assured it won't be less than $50. As a part of this deal, shipping will be free of charge, and Banachek will sign and personalize your book. To get in on this deal, PayPal $50 (US) to swells4691@aol.com and mention Go Magic Go in the comment area on the PayPal page. Any inquiries must be sent to swells4691@aol.com, and not to the normal GMG address. CONTEST: You Know You Want It. Prize: Your very own Super Force Glass. Rules: -Send an email to gmgpodcast@gmail.com with "Super Contest" in the Subject. Tell us briefly (or at length) what you plan to do with your Super Force Glass. (Answers don't influence results; we're just looking to be amused.) -Entries must be received by 11:59PM Tuesday, August 15. -One entry per person. No cheating. -One winner will be randomly chosen (via SFG) from all eligible entries. PRODUCT REVIEW: Chet reviews Slamdown by Jimmy Fingers. SHANTY o' MYSTERY: The Kif Anderson Torn and Restored Comedy Card Prediction. FEEDBACK: Dorian wonders about theorizing. JP shares a funny thread from the Magic Cafe. Richard wants to get back into performing. We finally read Joe's SAM Convention report. Morgan's a fan of T.H.E.M. and is looking for quick change materials and a review of Kevin Parker's Descent. Keone is looking for a list of conventions.
See ya soon! |
Fri, 4 August 2006 Episode 51 is a little late, due to Keith losing his voice (temporarily-- he's found it). Well, wait no further! Today:
NEWS: This is GMG's month of contests. Enter each week for your chance to win some great prizes! FISM is this week. Tim and Scott filed reports, and we hope to hear more in the coming weeks. PRODUCT REVIEW: UK Gareth reviews Gunslinger Pro by Steve Cantwell. CONTEST: Born to Perform: The Contest. Create a parody commercial (advertising Go Magic Go) in the style of the now-infamous "Born to Perform" ad (featured on today's show). Sam Blankenship, CEO of Penguin Magic will be choosing the winners. PRIZES: One Grand Prize will be awarded: A special Penguin Magic Gazzo Prize Pack, featuring all of the following: Read Between the Lines, The Art of Krowd Keeping, Street Cups and Balls (Book), Street Cups (DVD) (soon to be released), and a set of The Penguin Cups. (Total value over $200.) Second through Fifth prizes will be the winners' choice of a DVD: either Greed by Daniel Garcia, or Color Changes by Jay Noblezada. RULES: -Keep in mind that Penguin Magic's CEO is choosing the winners. -Entries can be sent via email to gmgpodcast@gmail.com with "Penguin" in the subject line, or you can call our voicemail lines. Tell us that this is an entry for the Born To Perform contest. State AND SPELL your name and email address in the voicemail (we'll edit it out). -Keep the entries under 45 seconds. -Contestants can enter up to three times (in three separate entries). -All entries must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern time, August 25, 2006. Good luck, everyone! UPDATE: Andrew updates us on his show, Payne: Magick for the Daring. We debut a new segment today, Go Magic Go's Shanty o' Mystery. Today's effect, sent in by Gary Husson, is Touched. (NOTE: Link only works for registered members of the GMG Forum.) FEEDBACK: Josh (aka Epsilon) congratulates GMG. Logan reports on the SAM Convention. Ryan is trying to get invited to the Magic Castle. Kif makes Andrew tear up with joy. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Bicycle Red Gaff Deck from Ellusionist.com. We'll see you all next Thursday with a new show, and a new contest! Until then, see you on the forums! This episode of Go Magic Go is brought to you by Penguin Magic. |
Fri, 28 July 2006 Happy One Year Anniversary to Go Magic Go! Episode 50 marks one year since Andrew and Keith first sat down behind the mic, and they still haven't stopped giggling. On today's show:
NEWS: Four weeks of Contests?? GMG will be giving away prizes for four weeks straight, beginning next week. SAM Convention Report - Thanks, Joel! (Click on the following links to listen to Joel's other reports: Day 1 and Day 2.) FCM Convention Report - Thanks, Kif! FISM is next week. Any news we receive from listeners (old or new) will be placed in the NEWS section on the site, and we hope to have highlights in the coming weeks. CONTEST WINNER: We randomly choose a winner for the autographed Spencers Magic Asia Tour DVD. PRODUCT REVIEW: Fuse Fire Writing Solution by Visual Magic. ETHICS: Performing Drunk. INTERVIEW: Scott Wells of Now You See It and Magic Inspirations fame took time out of his busy schedule to chat with the guys at the IBM Convention earlier this month. Scott has been a supporter of GMG since the very beginning, and we're thrilled to have him on our first anniversary show. FEEDBACK: Tim sent in this great scan of a pre-Angel, pre-Kole "walking on water" effect. Check it out! (We think it's a different method.) Dorian sent us a video of Andre Kole's stage version of walking on water. CLICK HERE to view it. Zach says we should help actors perform magic tricks correctly. Pepka reviews the Books of Wonder by Tommy Wonder. He also mentions these DVDs from L&L, and THIS VIDEO of Wonder performing. HYPE OF THE WEEK: All Seeing Eye by R. Paul Wilson and Joe Porper. Be sure to come back next week! We'll be beginning our four weeks of prizes, and we just might see the return of one of our most beloved segments... This episode of Go Magic Go is brought to you by Penguin Magic. |
Wed, 12 July 2006 Show 49 is here! Notes will be added late Thursday. |
Thu, 6 July 2006 Episode 48 brings the guys back into the studio for their 48th consecutive SOBER show. We swear.
NEWS: According to Pepka, Stan Allen has announced that there will be another Magic Live! Convention next August. Our site has been buggy. We think it's okay again. Due to some people being unable to reach the special link, Peter Cassford has extended his special offer on Miracles With A Short Card for one more week. You must CLICK HERE to get the special price. IBM Convention Wrap-Up: Andrew and Keith cram as much as they can into ten minutes. ETHICS: Hokey Magic Theater. CONTEST: One lucky winner will receive a free copy of the Spencers Magic Asia Tour DVD. (Yes, Keith is on it. Yes, he is dumb.) All you have to do is send an e-mail to gmgpodcast@gmail.com with the word CONTEST in the subject line. That's all. Write whatever you want in the body, we don't care. One entry per PERSON. All entries must be received by Tuesday, July 11, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. One winner will be chosen at random. Good luck! PRODUCT REVIEW: Show No Mercy by Michael Paul. (To see the teaser video, go to THIS PAGE.) FEEDBACK: John reviews the Jeff McBride Mini Master Class. Gareth brings Breakthrough Magic to our attention. Mishel follows up with another touching e-mail. Gus asks if we should stick to the tried and true, or keep on creating. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Genuine Half Dollars. (Thanks, Todd!) This episode of Go Magic Go is brought to you by Penguin Magic. |
Thu, 29 June 2006 Episode 47 is the "We're super tired" Edition Podcast coming to you from Miami.
We still managed to bring you a contest winner, and an interview with Kevin Spencer. Stay tuned to gomagicgo.com, because we're still hoping to put out more content this week. Right now, we're going to finally get some sleep. |
Thu, 22 June 2006 Episode 46 is here and so is a new contest, complete with a trivia question.
NEWS: Next week is the IBM Convention in Miami, Florida. Andrew and Keith will be preliminary round judges for the stage competition on Wednesday. On Thursday night, there will be a GMG get-together after the late night lecture. E-mail us now (gmgpodcast@gmail.com) if you'd like to hang out. Andrew and Keith will be guests at the Scott Wells "Now You See It" show on Saturday at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. We hear that there's a chance this will be webcast live at Magician.org, but we could not confirm this. Regardless, be sure to check out Magician.org throughout the week, because they usually post some great stuff during the conventions. Be on the lookout for special "Convention Edition" shows here at gomagicgo.com. If you're subscribed via iTunes or another podcast client, you'll automatically receive everything. In other news, David Blaine might be planning a Brooklyn Bridge stunt. Go Magic Go wants to thank the legion of listeners who sent in advice and ideas for Mishel. We're passing on every message directly, and will continue to do so. We're glad to see how eager everyone is to help out a fellow magician. CONTEST: Autographed copy of Peter Cassford's Miracles With a Short Card DVD. Contestants need to send us the answer to this question: Which magician is known as The Professor? Rules: -One entry per person. Not per e-mail address. Per person. Cheaters never win. -Entries must have the word CONTEST in the subject, and must be received no later than 11:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. -One lucky winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries received. PRODUCT REVIEW: UK Gareth reviews Jay Sankey's The Real Work on Restaurants and Bars DVD. FEEDBACK: Many of you wrote in to express your views on the Walking on Water topic. We read Zenburg's thoughts on the show. Arthur would like a review of the Enigmatic DVDs by Alexander de Cova. Keone wonders how to tell someone they're not as good as they might think. Stuporendous K reviews Tyler's M5 review. Dorian asks about blindfolds and blindfold drives. Greg (and others) want to know how to deal with random people asking you to share secrets on the internet. Krisy the Stooge thanks Go Magic Go. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Cake Maker |
Thu, 15 June 2006 Our 45th episode is extra-long to make up for last week's short show. If this is too long for one sitting, well, you've received two episodes this week. Congratulations!
NEWS: The IBM Convention is fast approaching. Andrew and Keith will be involved as preliminary judges, and they'll be guests on the live Scott Wells show. We have a walking on water update. Jamy Ian Swiss will perform as a part of the Magic for Skeptics Workshop in Hollywood, CA. INTERVIEW: Peter Cassford. Peter's latest DVD, Miracles with a Short Card, is now available. Peter wanted to do something special for the Go Magic Go listeners, so he is offering Miracles for the discounted price of $25, with free shipping in the United States. (International shipping is also available.) This special price will last all week, until Episode 46 comes out. To take advantage of his offer, you have to follow THIS LINK or it won't work. Thanks, Peter! FEEDBACK: Mishel from Israel writes a really moving letter to GMG, and he wants to know how blind people can perform magic. Brian called in to tell us that the people behind the upcoming film The Illusionist (starring Edward Norton) are looking for magicians who would be willing to help promote the film. Those interested should contact Kristen Albanese via e-mail: Kristen.Albanese@colorado.edu Brandon!!!! reminds us to research before we buy. Dorian has a few questions for Andrew. John doesn't think we should recycle stooges. John writes back to discuss Mindfreak. Fritz asks if we can be "regular" magicians and mentalists, in separate shows. Scott from the Spartan Podcast sent in a great story about marked cards. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Bubble Water. (Thanks, Rich.) |
Thu, 8 June 2006 Episode 44 is a bit shorter than normal. This was not planned. Evidently, Keith can't tell time, because he thought the show was running long. Rest assured that subsequent shows will be longer. We think. Today is a special Feedback Edition of Go Magic Go: Your Magic Podcast.
NEWS: Elvis forgot to tell Uri Geller that he didn't really win the house. 6/6/06 was mostly uneventful. Andrew and Keith watched last week's Mindfreak. FEEDBACK: Ryan thinks most magicians are jerks. Even (especially?) at the Magic Castle. Josh discusses the Heart of a Magician. Jim thinks Erik Lindgren's music might be good for some performers. It's royalty-free (once you purchase the CD, of course)! Zach chimes in with a Mindfreak review. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Hank Lee's wonderful (non) description of Dark Museum. |
Thu, 1 June 2006 We're back from our break, and we have Episode 43 ready to go. As usual, we start off with...
NEWS: John Malkovich has signed on to play the title character in The Great Buck Howard. Kevin Kline was unavailable for the shoot. Criss Angel: Mindfreak, Season 2, premiered last night (while this episode was being recorded). Your thoughts? Payne: Magick for the Daring began its season last weekend in Virginia. ETHICS: Significant Others. FEEDBACK: Mike called in with two things on his mind: websites and TV magic. Obelisk discusses stooges. Brett asks about Victory Cubes. Dan, bizarre magician to roller derby patrons, is looking for material, advice, etc. Rich tells us about a new product hitting the market soon. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Canz. As always, there are a ton of ways (4) to get a hold of us: E-mail: gmgpodcast@gmail.com | Comment Link: (at gomagicgo.com) Phone: 206.350.8727 | (08700) 635 424 Forum: gomagicgo.com/forum |
Thu, 25 May 2006 In case you've forgotten, Andrew and Keith are taking the week off. Andrew is dilligently working on his new show, and Keith
is sleeping all day. If you're new around here, why not check out our archives and listen to an old show or two? Or join our ongoing discussions on the Go Magic Go Forum.
We've also been informed that our server is being upgraded, so some files may be impossible to retrieve over the weekend. Shoot us an e-mail if you notice anything strange. We'll see you all next week. Category: News -- posted at: 10:18 PM |
Thu, 18 May 2006 Episode 42, the ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything, is now upon us.
NEWS: Criss Angel fans, your wait is over. Season 2 of Mindfreak premieres on May 31. David Blaine may make another attempt at the breath-holding record, but other reports state that he wants to live in the jungle. Psychic Uri Geller bought Elvis's house, and he claims that Elvis spoke with him about the purchase. Andrew and Keith are still planning to hang out with any GMG listeners at the IBM Convention. "Paul Harris Presents" is not a trademark tied to any specific retailer. Attempts have been made to "hijack" the brand, but rest assured that all of these products can be purchased at nearly any magic store. ETHICS: "Catch-all" Websites. DISCUSSION: Keith Barry: Extraordinary. PRODUCT REVIEW: Tyler reviews the M5 System. FEEDBACK: Cary's not a fan of Ultimate Card Through Window. Jimmy is looking for audio magic (like Wonder Words or Banachek's Radio Magic). Tim will report from FISM. If anyone else is attending, let us know! Another Tim has some spirit slate tips. John has a few things to say about David Blaine's Drowned Alive special. Joe wants to know more about Keith Barry's Rubik's Cube effect. Gareth has too much free time. Dorian needs some tips in selecting music for his magic. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Psychokinetic Twig. The demo video can be found all the way at the bottom of THIS PAGE. PROGRAM NOTE:Andrew and Keith are taking next week off, so the next regular episode of Go Magic Go should be available on June 1. Until then, we'll see you on the forums! |
Sun, 14 May 2006 Hey Folks. We're down to the last chapter in the
Royal Road. I am currently planning the final lesson but haven't quite
polished it up. We will do our best to have it to you ASAP. It may
still be a little while as I am scrambling to put the finishing touches
on a show. Thanks for sticking with us. --Andrew Category: News -- posted at: 11:53 PM |
Thu, 11 May 2006 Do not adjust your speakers, Episode 41 is here. Well, one magic special down and another to come this week. Time for the show!
NEWS: David Blaine was unable to beat the record, holding his breath for "only" 7 minutes, 8 seconds. The official ratings will be out next week, but it appears that although he didn't dominate the time slot, he was number one with children and teenagers. Don't forget: Keith Barry's CBS special airs Friday, May 12, at 8 PM Eastern. Our own Keith Barber was on the scene for Blaine's attempt. If anyone has any questions, please send them to gmgpodcast@gmail.com, and we'll try to answer them in the coming weeks. INTERVIEW: In honor of Mother's Day, Andrew and Keith interviewed their moms. (It should be noted that both moms were much better behind the mic than their sons.) ETHICS: It's All For Sale! FEEDBACK: Tim discusses creativity. Zenburg feels offended by the immediate release of effects "as performed by David Blaine." Jason thinks Copperfield travels in a black pouch to prevent damage during bus rides. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Kozar Prediction Notepad (thanks Chet!) |
Mon, 8 May 2006 The long-awaited Lesson 30 is here, minus Keith. Today, Andrew discusses Chapter 19's subject: routining. |
Thu, 4 May 2006 Episode 40 is here. Keith's in New Jersey, and Andrew's at home. The sound may suffer a bit, but it's better than the old mics!
NEWS: David Blaine will simultaneously attempt an escape from over 100 pounds of chains as he goes for the world record for holding one's breath underwater. Our Beginner Series Podcast (Lesson 30) was destroyed by Keith's computer. Look for it on Monday. Billy McComb passed away on Sunday at the age of 84. To read the Magic Castle's statement, click here. Keith Barry guest starred on an episode of CSI: Miami, and his new special Keith Barry-- Extraordinary will air on CBS on May 12. PRODUCT COMPARISON: Spirit Slates. Andrew discusses many different slates, including Dr. Q, Diabolo, Chazpro, Bazarr de Magia, Dave Powell Exotic, and even ordinary, ungimmicked slates from a craft store. We want to hear more, so please send us your experiences with slates, whether or not they were discussed on today's show. FEEDBACK: Craig wrote in to tell us about a Max Maven workshop he attended. Phillip asks about routining. Lesson 30 will cover this topic. Rich discusses Hype vs. creativity. Sam lets us know that David Copperfield has added a joke or two about the robbery into his act. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Rainmaker. A Hocus Pocus exclusive, also available HERE (?). |
Thu, 27 April 2006 Our 39th episode starts off with...
NEWS: David Copperfield and two of his assistants were robbed at gunpoint on Sunday evening after a performance in West Palm Beach, Florida. The entire 911 call made by assistant Cathy Daly is contained in today's episode. Chris Wilcox has started a show called Sleight Club. David Blaine is preparing for his next stunt. GMG Listeners who go to see Blaine in New York can call our voicemail (206.350.8727) and we'll pass along the updates on our homepage. Keith is going to be on the East Coast that week, so he'll try to head over and file a report. Kif is going to report from this year's FCM Convention in Marion, Indiana. ETHICS: How to Steal Patter! (And Jokes! And Entire Illusions!) PRODUCT REVIEW: DiceMan by Andy Nyman. FEEDBACK:
Mike has a musical solution Logan won a $100 gift certificate to Creative Magic. Visit the Creative Magic thread on our Forums to find out how you can take it off his hands. Jack reviewed the Robbie Williams stunt that recently aired on Derren Brown's show. On the Forums, SportzFSU is wondering how much Tip-Over Trunks cost these days. Kif wrote in (like clockwork, this guy). He posits a theory as to why bad tricks get good endorsements. Zenburg started a Go Magic Go article on Wikipedia. Feel free to add/edit as necessary. If you're not familiar with Wikipedia, please look around at some other articles, and make sure you know what you're doing before you commence editing any article. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Calling Card by Rodger Lovins. CONTACT INFO: Phone: 206.350.8727 | (08700) 635 424 E-mail: gmgpodcast@gmail.com Or, just check out our homepage: gomagicgo.com. |
Tue, 25 April 2006 Lesson 29 is ready for your listening pleasure. Andrew and Keith tackle The Royal Road to Card Magic's  chapter on Arrangements (aka stacked decks).
We apologize for the delay, but sometimes technology is less than perfect. |
Thu, 20 April 2006 Our 38th episode should please all of you Hype-lovers out there. We have an "extended" version of HotW coming at ya'. But first:
NEWS: David Blaine will be Drowned Alive from May 1-8. His new two-hour special will air May 8 on ABC. He will attempt to hold his breath longer than anyone else ever has (they claim the record is 8 minutes, 58 seconds). The other David cancelled another show on Monday night, citing a medical emergency. Let's hope he's okay. Criss Angel is taking part in a charity auction for the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation. One lucky winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Las Vegas, meet Criss, and take part in his TV show. Bidding ends on the 27th. Our main page has been tweaked. Links to the forums and the listener map are now on the right sidebar, and our older shows have been moved to an archive section. ETHICS: Downloadable Magic PRODUCT REVIEWS: Lumberjohn submitted a great audio review of Glass by Adam Grace, but there was a problem with the file. He was nice enough to post a text review in our forum instead. Read it here. Logan reviewed Andrew Mayne's Bisection. (Note: There's a slight audio "hiccup" in this section of the podcast. Our apologies.) FEEDBACK: Jason B. chimes in with his thoughts on Hole in the Head. Tyler thanks the GMG community, and begs Andrew to not axe Hype of the Week. "Really Hot Pants" (aka Kent) brings up those nervous jitters. Specifically, the ones he sometimes gets after performing. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Stigmata by Wayne Houchin Thanks again for all the voicemails, e-mails, and myspace comments! And all you GMG Theatre fans, you haven't been forgotten... (That's a little hype of our own.) |
Mon, 17 April 2006 Lesson 28 brings us to the final chapter on "technical information" in The Royal Road to Card Magic , with a discussion on Top and Bottom Changes. |
Thu, 13 April 2006 Episode "Think of a number between 1 and 50, both odd digits, both different digits" has arrived!
NEWS: Andrew and Keith will be preliminary round judges at this year's IBM convention. Please DO NOT tell us if you're a contestant. Our Forums are having a few problems. Let us know if you see any abnormalities.
Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End Logan and Joseph will join Joel and report to us from the SAM convention. PRODUCT REVIEW: Super Sharpie by MagicSmith. ETHICS: Dodgy Dealer Demos FEEDBACK: Keone has a challenge for us: What magic can be done in a gym? Logan Squared wants reviews of parlor or stage effects. Kif buys stuff we review. An anonymous tipster discusses the America's Got Talent audition process. John, Bicycle, and Zenburg react to our April Fool's Video. CONTEST: A winner is chosen. He (or she) will receive the Kenton Sampler, courtesy of one of our listeners. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Hole in the Head by Ben Harris. CONTACT INFO: E-mail: gmgpodcast@gmail.com Phone: 206.350.8727 or (08700) 635 424 |
Mon, 10 April 2006 We hope you're ready, because you, Andrew, and to a lesser extent, Keith are about to head back out on The Royal Road to Card Magic after our two-week hiatus. Buckle your safety belts, we're going through a lot of material today. |
Thu, 6 April 2006 Episode 36 is here!
NEWS:
It's a slow news week. Amazon.com has some remainder copies of Hiding the Elephant Joel Z. has offered to send in reports from this year's SAM convention. Anyone want to join him? Andrew and Keith will be at the IBM convention this year. PRODUCT REVIEW: Abraca-Pocus! The Magic Magazine for Your DVD Player by Michael Lauck. FEEDBACK: Michael shares some ideas for magic classes. Yet another Mike wrote in. He wants to know how Mother of All Book Tests compares to Final Flashback and/or Final Exam. Jason lets us know that John Edward's "singular gift" is shared by Char Margolis. Why do these people agree to be on the Science FICTION channel? Gareth would like a review of The Very Best of Jay Sankey Volumes 1-3, but he'll probably buy them anyway. Tim wants to know how to be yourself when performing. Jez is trying to plan a GMG listener meetup in London. Lumberjohn shares an explosive horror story. CONTEST: Someone anonymously donated an autographed copy of The Kenton Sampler for our latest contest. For this one, you'll need to correctly answer this trivia question: What was the first product reviewed on the first episode of the podcast? Entries must be sent to gmgpodcast@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, April 11, 2006. They must contain the word "Contest" in the subject line. And, only one entry per person. Cheaters will not be eligible. HYPE: Mechanical Parakeet from Malloy Modern Magic. Or, Breezy Singers Parakeet from Takara. Keep on sending in your suggestions, critiques, reviews, and questions to gmgpodcast@gmail.com. We'll be seeing you soon! |
Sat, 1 April 2006 On our first Go Magic Go Video Supplement, Andrew teaches us how to retain cards in position at the top of the deck during the overhand shuffle. We're still using The Royal Road to Card Magic as our textbook, so there's no need to buy anything, just download and play the file. It's absolutely free!
If you don't already have Quicktime, you can download it for free by clicking here. |
Thu, 30 March 2006 Episode 35 starts off with...
NEWS: Simon Cowell's "America's Got Talent" will be auditioning throughout the United States in April. E-mail Stephanie.talent@hotmail.com and mention the SAM to get VIP treatment at the tryouts. GMG VIDEO?? Criss Angel's Masterminds series on Netflix? ETHICS: Independent Invention. REVIEW: UK Gareth reviews the T-6 Hot Rod. FEEDBACK: David is having iTunes problems. Anyone else? John wonders how and what to teach close friends. Kif shares even more knowledge. (This guy is great.) Andrew and Keith discuss the Wikipedia problem(s). HYPE: Victory Cubes! If anyone wants to be our reporter for the SAM convention (or any convention), let us know by e-mailing gmgpodcast@gmail.com, or call our voicemail lines: 206.350.8727 or (08700) 635 424. Long distance charges may apply. |
Mon, 27 March 2006 We just got this note from Andrew:
"It looks like Lesson 27 will be delayed until further notice. I will not have time to record tonight for unexpected reasons. We will try to get the lesson posted ASAP. All of your subscription fees will be refunded this week." Stay tuned, and we'll be back soon! Category: News -- posted at: 7:09 AM |
Thu, 23 March 2006 Episode 34 is here. It's been a long night, guys. Here are your notes:
NEWS:
Abraca-Pocus: The Magic Magazine for Your DVD Player will premiere at the 2006 Magic Collectors Weekend. Visit the website for more info. Channing Pollock died at the age of 79. ETHICS: Exposure Vs. Teaching. HOW TO: Teach a Magic Class. PRODUCT REVIEW: The Show Starts Before The Show Starts by Tim Hannig. Note: The "static" or "hiss" on the sample track was created by Andrew and Keith. To hear a "clear" sample, visit Tim's site, or buy the CD! A different Tim sent in an audio review of The Learned Pig CD #3. (Tim, sorry, the audio file went bad at the end there.) HYPE OF THE WEEK: The T-6 Hot Rod (originally posted by Mike on our forum). We're almost totally caught up on e-mail, so let the floodgates open. Write to us at gmgpodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts, criticisms, product reviews, show reviews, or favorite ice cream flavors. Today's episode of Go Magic Go is brought to you by Magic Inspirations. |
Mon, 20 March 2006 We continue learning from the Classic Force chapter in The Royal Road to Card Magic .
Andrew also discusses using the "52 on 1" card in conjunction with the classic force. |
Thu, 16 March 2006 Episode 33 is (finally) here. We had to re-record this one earlier this morning, and we had a few technical problems. I hope the quality is acceptable. On today's show...
UPDATE: James Randi has recorded an audio update on his recovery. Visit the JREF site to hear the entire message. Psychological Subtleties II by Banachek is on track for a June 1 release. Andrew and Keith can't wait for this. We can't confirm it yet, but it appears that Criss Angel will be announcing a ten year performance contract with the Wynn casino in Las Vegas. Thanks to everyone who sent in this information. Tom Hanks and his son are set to star in The Great Buck Howard. The bulk of today's episode deals with the topic of bizarre magic: the good, the bad, the hilarious. Andrew shares a story from his show. FEEDBACK: Joel asks if we'll be attending the SAM convention in Louisville this year. Unfortunately, we will not, but we are attending the IBM convention in Miami. If anyone is interested in an informal get-together with other GMG listeners and contributors, please e-mail us and we'll set something up. Logan Squared wonders where our escapology show went. (It escaped.) Diamond Jim thanked us for the How Sweet it Is review, and told us about an upcoming book. Keone still wants to quit that day job. He asks about representation, and teaching magic to others. HotW: Criss Angel Swag, including a naked poster AND a frisbee! Today's episode of Go Magic Go is brought to you by Magic Inspirations. |
Mon, 13 March 2006 Time for the Classic Force. Hope you're ready, because this sleight is powerful! |
Thu, 9 March 2006 We don't have our new mics yet, but we're crossing our fingers for next week.
NEWS: The International Brotherhood of Magicians has announced a new feature for members: a free website. CLICK HERE to check it out, or create your own. A British prisoner was denied his request to purchase magic books. Derren Brown plans to stick needles through Robbie Williams. We wish him luck. In further DB news, Derren was recently cleared of breaching broadcast guidelines with his latest special. Product Review: How Sweet It Is by Diamond Jim Tyler We choose a winner for the "Zach Better Not Win This Contest" Contest. The winner will receive the Geoff Williams DVDs. FEEDBACK: Chris has some "getting started" questions. Tim shares some great links, including a great way to use the iPod you probably already own (no expensive gear needed). Check out Audio and the iPod For Performers and Helpful Info for Magicians and Jugglers. Pally asks about giveaways. Kif discusses corporate sponsorship. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Healed and Sealed Soda We're pleased to announce our second installment of Go Magic Go Theatre. Today's episode is entitled "Devastation." Enjoy. CONTACT INFO: E-mail gmgpodcast@gmail.com Call 206.350.8727 or (08700) 635 424. Visit the comments links for each episode at gomagicgo.com. Visit the official forum. And last but not least, check out our new Myspace page. Today's episode of Go Magic Go is brought to you by Magic Inspirations. |
Mon, 6 March 2006 We finish up our lessons on the Hindu Shuffle chapter with some tips for the Step and the Natural Jog. Andrew also teaches dribbling and double undercutting.
Next up is the Classic Force, so study up, and keep practicing. NOTE: There are some weird sound issues on this one. If you're listening with headphones, you may want to leave them at a low volume. Trust us. |
Thu, 2 March 2006 Our thirty-first show. And it's on time! And there's a contest? Is this a dream?
NEWS: Hy Kotkin, David Copperfield's father, passed away last week at the age of 83. Please visit rememberHY.com for more information. Well, we went ahead and set up a Myspace account. If you're into that sort of thing, visit our page and "friend us," whatever that means. (Thanks go out to UK Gareth.) GMG wants new equipment (and Andrew wants to be a millionaire), so we've decided to take on an advertiser. At long last, the OFFICIAL Go Magic Go Forum is here! Go! Criss Angel did a stunt in Times Square, complete with product placement. ETHICS: Is product placement okay? Isn't Coca-Cola awesome? Andrew and Keith review Miracles for Mortals: Killer Magic for the Rest of Us Volumes One and Two by Geoff Williams. Walgreens is also awesome. We announce the "Zach Better Not Win This Contest" Contest. Geoff was kind enough to autograph a set of his DVDs, and to win them, all you have to do is send an e-mail to gmgpodcast@gmail.com with the word "CONTEST" in the subject, and your first name in the message body. The winner will be chosen at random. Entries must be received by Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 11:59 PM EST. The winner will be announced next week on the show. Good luck to all, except Zach. FEEDBACK: Pablo and Matt responded to Brett's questions about The Thing and Chico the Chimp. Evidently, both are explained in detail on his Bill Abbott Performs Stand Up Magic For Kids DVD. Chris loves the show. Zach asks how to deal with repeat customers. Kif shares a few links that explain where certain effects originated: Magic Fakers and a list of inventors. Both links are great resources for performers and creators alike. Glenn wants to be a card mechanic. Any advice? Logan Squared wants to get a (cheap!) watch prediction, and a review of the Simplex Floating Rose. HYPE OF THE WEEK: The Muse (thanks, Arthur) Are any of you going to the IBM convention in Miami this year? Well, it's been quite a week. See you all on the forums! Today's episode of Go Magic Go is brought to you by Magic Inspirations. |
Mon, 27 February 2006 We continue down The Royal Road to Card Magic with our second lesson on the Hindu Shuffle. And Keith is back, so you won't miss him saying "cool" or "yeah" while Andrew is attempting to teach.
NOTE: We realize we say "Lesson 22" on here. Our mistake. |
Fri, 24 February 2006 Our 30th, slightly super-sized episode of the first podcast for magicians. Today:
Copperfield's shoes sold for $2225. We get a lot of e-mail! Please be patient with us, but keep in mind it may take up to three weeks to hear from us. Michael and David sent in the Gary Ouellet article we asked about ages ago. Appearing on TV: A Guide is a must-read for anyone attempting to perform on television. The Best Moments of The Amazing World of Kreskin will be arriving on DVD soon. The first 3000 copies will include a replica of his Milton Bradley board game. Keone called back with some follow-up questions regarding Quitting Your Day Job.
Andrew mentions Showmanship for Magicians by Fitzkee, and Keith likes almost everything by David Mamet "You are only limited by your own creativity!" Keith says that Doug Henning is the reason that grand illusion is dying today. Andrew teaches Gary Husson's Bending Coin. John asks if we keep magic journals. Jason wonders how mentalists can get paid work. Can one perform restaurant mentalism? HYPE OF THE WEEK takes a look into the past. Andrew found some great hype in Joe Karson - Beyond Zombie. You're going to have to listen for this one, folks. We say this a lot, but we can't thank you enough for listening and sending in your e-mails, voicemails, and product reviews. We have some great new ideas in the works, and our next contest isn't too far off... |
Thu, 23 February 2006 This week's episode of Go Magic Go will probably be a day late. Andrew and Keith are on opposite coasts today, and finding a good recording time is proving to be difficult. Stay tuned... Category: News -- posted at: 12:18 PM |
Mon, 20 February 2006 We begin our series on the Hindu Shuffle. Whoopee! |
Thu, 16 February 2006 Episode 29 is here! On to the notes!
UPDATE: Dean Dill is expected to make a full recovery, and he is already up and around. The Paul O'Grady show is looking for young magicians. USA Today has an interesting article about magicians in movies. Ever wish you were in David Copperfield's shoes? Live the dream. Werner Seitz passed away. Andrew watches Anderson Cooper 360. Keone called up. He wants to know how to go about quitting his day job. Kif reviews Box of Baghdad by Jay Leslie.
Jim suggests reading George Leonard's Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fullfillment Chris wants to discuss the ethics of discounting magic. Gary (a close, personal friend of Andrew's) invites all GMG listeners to Celebration 2006. Brett asks, "Is Bill Abbot overpriced or worth it?" Specifically, he asks about Chico the Chimp and The Thing. Tim writes in about computer magic. Check out his website for some cool stuff. Keith has a fan! Allan gave us a great link to the Bobo Community Project. The response to GMG Theatre was overwhelmingly positive. Mike (and many others) sent a voicemail. John didn't like it so much. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Bending Choice (Thanks, Gary!) |
Mon, 13 February 2006 We begin Part II of The Royal Road to Card Magic today with a brief discussion on Reverses. Andrew also answers some listener e-mails regarding an alternate handling for the Topsy-turvy Cards and the Overhand Shuffle Control. |
Thu, 9 February 2006 Big show today-- we announce our contest winner-- right after these items:
James Randi underwent bypass surgery last Thursday. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood at your local Red Cross. Cards can be mailed to Randi in care of the JREF, 201 SE 12 Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 USA. Where's the Beginner Series podcast? Simon Cowell is looking for the next Siegfried and Roy. OLD ADS: Timothy sent in THIS old ad from the Mark Lewis Magic Studio. We'll be making an official GMG forum right here on the site; for now, continue using the unofficial forums at our Frappr site. Boinko reviewed the coin to soda can. If you have text reviews for us, please post them to the forums so everyone can read them right away. If you want to send us audio reviews (and please do!), they can be sent to our e-mail address. ETHICS: Music Performance Rights ASCAP and BMI offer licenses in the United States. Creative Commons and the Podsafe Music Network might be two options for royalty free music. FEEDBACK: Lonnie asks about radio magic. Luke discusses music choices and volume levels. (Hey, check out this rousing rendition of The Final Countdown! Note: We're not responsible for the content on that site.) Alistair asks the listeners what to do when you stop loving magic. We're looking for everyone's thoughts on this. Chris wants info on peek wallets. Several people, including Scott, Geoff, and Chris, answered Andrew's question about approaching a table. Here's a link to Scott's column: The Approach.
Michael (and a jillion other people) can't believe that we failed to mention Jim Steinmeyer's books! We apologize, and here are the links: The Glorious Deception Michael also suggests the various CD-ROMs that collect old magic periodicals, such as The Jinx or The Phoenix. Kif chimes in with advice for keeping children entertained. Laflin's Laugh Lines by Duane Laflin is a great resource for involving children, and we noticed it's on sale this month. He also suggests Creative KidTalk by David Ginn, Steve Taylor, and Sammy Smith. Arthur asks how long should we practice? CONTEST: And the Go Magic Go Greatest Psychic of All Time is... announced on this episode. Once again, our thanks to Peter Cassford for the prize: a signed copy of Pass With Care. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Dog Tags? (Thanks, Arthur.) Our first installment of GMG Theatre. Today we feature a one-act play entitled "Ellusionist.com: Friend to You, Friend to Me." As always, you can contact us by clicking on the comments link on gomagicgo.com, emailing gmgpodcast@gmail.com, or call our voice mail lines. 206.350.8727 in North America, and (08700) 635 424 in the UK. Thanks so much for not only listening, but contributing and helping Andrew and Keith make Go Magic Go Your Magic Podcast. |
Thu, 9 February 2006 Episode 28 is on the way! We noticed a problem in the file at the last second, so it's being re-encoded as we type this. We haven't quit! Category: News -- posted at: 4:49 PM |
Thu, 2 February 2006 We're having some tech issues (again!), so you may notice some weird sounds in this file. We're still working on it.
This is Negative Feedback Week on GMG, but there's so much more. (Including a new contest!) On with the show: Ethics: The History of Magic. Christian wrote in to see if we'd discuss magic's rich history.
A few books we suggest are The Illustrated History of Magic We'd like to hear your favorite stories from the past, as well as your book suggestions for Christian. Kif says we seem too rushed to end the show. New listener Rodney concurs with the giggling comments. We'll try harder, but no promises. Also, he wants info on performing for kids. Andrew's Question for Everyone: How should one approach a table for walk-around? Gareth, David, and Matthew have thoughts on the Beginner's Series podcasts. Please send in your suggestions for our next textbook. Let us know if you're a beginner or a veteran. Mark would like a review of Criss Angel's Quarter Through Soda Can DVD. Zach discusses escapes. He says Cannon's Great Escapes is a great source. (Legal Disclaimer: This is Zach's recommendation.) James wants to know which Lennart Green DVDs to buy. Sam wants to know what we look like. What do YOU look like, Sam? It's contest time. Want to be heralded as the Go Magic Go Greatest Psychic of All Time? In addition to the title-- which looks great on business cards-- the winner will receive a signed copy of Peter Cassford's Pass With Care DVD. Andrew and Keith were consultants on the project, and Peter was kind enough to send us a copy. All you have to do is tell us: What card is Keith thinking of? Here are the rules: The card is not a Joker, an advertisement card, or anything silly like the 3 and a half of Clubs. Standard deck, 52 choices. Choose wisely. One entry per person. Please don't create 52 e-mail addresses. We have ways of knowing, trust us. Valid entries must say "contest" in the Subject line. All of the correct entries will be entered into a drawing. One winner will be chosen. All entries must be sent to gmgpodcast@gmail.com by 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on Tuesday, February 7th, so enter now! And now, HYPE OF THE WEEK: Telekinetic Bulb Destruction II This one is better if you've actually heard our comments. Go ahead and click here first. Then, head over to this link. Do we need a Myspace account? Oh yeah, Andrew's interview... |
Mon, 30 January 2006 Lesson 20 is here. Andrew discusses the flourishes in Chapter 13, and answers some listener e-mails.
Next week we'll begin Part Two of The Royal Road to Card Magic! |
Thu, 26 January 2006 Keith is still on the road. We hope the sound quality is okay. Sorry for the slight echo on Andrew's voice.
The unofficial GMG Listener Forums are being used, at least by Gareth. Stop in and say hello. Speaking of Gareth, he sent in an old ad for the Mark Wilson Course in Magic. We'd like to hear all of your negative feedback about the show. David wants product reviews? How about two? Waqas sent in a text review for Ultra Smoke 2000. Click HERE to read the review in our Forum. Greg sent in an audio review of Daryl's Encyclopedia of Card Sleights DVD series. A layman's review of Mindfreak. Keith has some tips for choosing show music. Audacity is an easy to use music editor for any platform. GarageBand is another good program for Macs. ETHICS: Does magic come from a store? Kif still loves D'Lite. Cohen asks for sponsors so he can join the IBM. He'd like you to e-mail him directly: playdoepete@gmail.com Logan D. would like to discuss escapes. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Midas Thanks to Geoff for this week's Hype Music. Remember, now's your chance to tell us what you hate about us or the show. We'll read all of it in the coming weeks. We promise. |
Mon, 23 January 2006 The Pass Part II: This Time, It's Personal. Andrew flies solo for today's lesson (Keith haters, enjoy it while it lasts). Our textbook is The Royal Road to Card Magic. |
Thu, 19 January 2006 It's our 25th anniversary show. Hard to believe we've been doing this for 6 months!
On today's thrilling episode: Magic lost yet another one of the greats this week with the passing of Ed Keener. We discuss the download issues. When possible, please just download one file at a time. Our host is working toward a better solution. Thanks for your patience. Keith says that Ring 55 is great. Ethics Discussion: Mall Magic. Andrew's Three Dollar Coin Bending Solution. HYPE OF THE WEEK: Astro Question Chart - (Just read the whole page.) Gareth asks how to prevent what Keith calls inevitable: fighting on message boards. Timothy discusses what makes us better performers. Joe is looking for help with Pen-etration. Philip would like ideas on writing patter. Logan needs card tricks for the stage. Keith interviews Andrew, but we run out of time. |
Tue, 17 January 2006 Again, we're a day late. Sorry 'bout that. This week, we discuss the (controversial) Pass.
Andrew suggests Peter Cassford's Pass With Care for those of you looking for a more thorough discussion on a "real world" pass. (Rumor has it that there's an easter egg starring GMG's Keith Barber...) Next week: More on the pass (we just can't enough). |
Thu, 12 January 2006 Today's episode includes:
News: Magic suffered a loss this week with the passing of Alex Elmsley. He will be missed. Our review of the Discovery Channel's Miracles of Jesus special. HYPE OF THE WEEK: This week's offender is Mindbender by Ellusionist. Lots o' Feedback! Rhett chimes in. Logan (Squared) is looking for a stage name. Keith suggests "Logan." Kif discusses creativity. Eric wants a zip file with every episode. Not gonna happen. Sorry. Miguel discusses high prices. Chris says we are indeed liars. And we think he's right. Joe thinks we need more info on the site, so... We have a "special" interview segment to close out the show. |
Mon, 9 January 2006 Well, Lesson 17 is here. Text-- as always-- is The Royal Road to Card Magic. |
Thu, 5 January 2006 Welcome to a brand new episode of everyone's favorite magic podcast, Go Magic Go. Today, we discuss:
GMG was the subject of an article in Magie, a German magic magazine. Would anyone like to translate it for us? Scans of the article: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 James Randi will be hosting The Amaz!ng Meeting 4 from January 26-29 in Las Vegas. While this is not a magic event, several magicians will be attending and performing, including Penn and Teller, Mac King, Jamy Ian Swiss, and Jerry Andrus. (via MagicTimes) Criss Angel will begin filming Season 2 of Mindfreak in February. We discuss routining. HYPE OF THE WEEK: The Table The World Awaited Thanks to Jonathan for this week's HotW theme music. Contest Alert: Send us some Hype theme music. Over the next few weeks, we'll feature different submissions, and then we'll let everyone vote for their favorite theme. (Submissions should be from 10 to 15 seconds long.) Alex Page shares an effect with us. Billy wanted to know more about the "impromptu" Card Through Window. Joel reminds us to brush our teeth. Keone asks "Are we actors or liars?" See you all next week! |
Tue, 3 January 2006 And we're back!
Today's lesson is on the Double Lift. For even more on this subject, Andrew suggests picking up Greg Wilson's Double Take DVD. We apologize for being late with this lesson. We were forced to re-record it this morning after having some problems with the original recording. |
Tue, 3 January 2006 Happy New Year, everyone! We had hoped to have Lesson 16 of our Beginner's Series up by now, but we're having some pretty severe problems with the file. We're going to have to re-record the lesson, but we're not sure when we'll have a chance to get together and do that.
Rest assured, we didn't quit doing these shows, and we plan on having the new lesson (and a new episode of the main show) up as soon as we possibly can. Thanks for your patience. We'd also like to thank everyone for all the e-mails last week! We're still responding to everyone, so please be patient as we catch up on those. (Sorry if our replies seem brief-- our schedules have been rather hectic!) Category: News -- posted at: 2:40 AM |
Thu, 22 December 2005 We've reached the end of 2005. Yeehah! Today's show includes...
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. |
Mon, 19 December 2005 Today's lesson is the last of 2005. That's right, we're taking a week off from the beginner's series. But we'll be here Thursday for the GMG show. Happy Holidays! |
Thu, 15 December 2005 We introduce a new segment on today's episode. Also, an update on the Andre Kole Discovery Channel airdate, a mini-review (by request), and your feedback.
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! |
Tue, 13 December 2005 We're a day late with this one. Sorry about that.
The Overhand Shuffle: Revisited No more notes for this one. It's been a long day. |
Thu, 8 December 2005 NEWS: Dean Dill was in a car accident. He has some fractured ribs, and a fractured pelvis.
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. |
Mon, 5 December 2005 Part Two of Two on the Backslip Force. Text is still The Royal Road to Card Magic.
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. |
Thu, 1 December 2005 NEWSFLASH: David Blaine lost weight when he sat in a box without eating.
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. |
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