NEWS:

Mac King's contract was extended for five more years at Harrah's.

Now's the time to sponsor Andrew and Keith register for the 2007 Blackpool Magicians' Convention.

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.

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!

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.

HYPE OF THE WEEK 86% CRAP: In-Flight by Nicholas Einhorn.

See ya soon!

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.