NEWS:

Princess Tenko was injured during a performance. (Thanks, Aaron, for sending that in.) We wish her a speedy, complication-free recovery.

July 28 is our second birfday!

World Magic Media (as mentioned last week) is looking for undiscovered magicians. Details in today's podcast. See last week's entry for mailing addresses, or click HERE.

One lucky bidder won the Ultimate Signed Deck in the last 40 seconds of the auction. 660 pounds (about $1300 US) will be donated to Make-a-Wish. Thanks to Graeme for putting this deck together.

Andrew G. sent in this BBC piece about a new magic movie in the works.

We discuss the Ghanaian pastor who was planning to use Mesika's Electric Touch to con his parishioners. (More links HERE, HERE, and HERE.)

Snicket was the first to send in this article about Uri Geller teaming up with Criss Angel for an NBC series.

Mind Control with Derren Brown premieres in the US tonight on the SciFi channel at 10:00 PM Eastern. GMG listeners are encouraged to hang out in the forums with Andrew and Keith during the premiere.

SITE NOTICE: (from Web Guy Ron) "GoMagicGo.com will be taken offline Saturday, July 28th, for approximately 10 hours for a major site overhaul. Expect more new features, tighter graphics and features integration, and Super Force Glass protective coating."

PRODUCT REVIEW: Good Vibrations by Paul Brook. (Answer a question to gain access to the product page.)

CONTEST: The Good Vibrations Contest

PRIZE: Three lucky winners will receive autographed copies of Good Vibrations, courtesy of Mr. Brook.

RULES:

-Contestants must name the first magician that Keith Barber ever saw perform live. (In person, not on television.)

-Entries must be sent to gmgpodcast@gmail.com by Tuesday, July 31, 2007, 11:59 PM Eastern time. They must contain "GOOD VIBRATIONS CONTEST" in the Subject.

-Three winners will be chosen at random from all correct entries. If there are fewer than three correct entries, the remaining prizes will be awarded at random from all other entries.

-One entry per person. One magician's name per entry. No cheating. Decisions of the judges (Andrew and Keith) are final.

Best of luck to everyone!

FEEDBACK:

Many listeners wrote in to say that Strong Magic is back in print. Try clicking HERE, HERE, or Private Messaging Mr. Ortiz directly on the Magic Cafe.

Doc calls in to announce the formation of an IBM Ring in Second Life. The first meeting will be on August 1st, at 11pm Eastern time.

Joseph (aka Snicket) recommends Tricks of the Trade: Over 79 Experts Reveal the Secrets Behind What They Do Best, and he asks about modifying existing illusions.

Jason writes back to tell us about the Gimmick Master.

HYPE OF THE WEEK: Connected by Peter Harrison.

Reference links for this week's Hype include Peter Harrison's product page for the original PDF manuscript, the Video link for Connected, a discussion thread on the Magic Cafe, Hank Lee's product page for Connected, MagicTricks.co.uk's product page for Connected, and Big Blind Media's site (turn off your speakers and scroll down to Connected).

That's it for now. Don't forget to enter the Good Vibrations contest, and we hope to see you online Thursday night for the Derren Brown premiere!

Please note that 89 is coming soon, but we don't have an exact time or day. Please keep checking back, or hang out on the forums.

NEWS: World Magic Media is looking for "undiscovered magical talent." For details, listen to this quick message from Keith. Submissions are being accepted in North America and in Europe:

IN NORTH AMERICA, SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: World Magic Media, c/o Michael Lauck, 1906 Mitchell Place, St. Louis, MO 63139-3549, USA.

IN EUROPE, SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: World Magic Media, c/o World Magic Shop LTD, Unit 1 Rea Business Park, Inkerman Street, Birmingham, B7 4SH, United Kingdom.

We'll see you again with Episode 89 very soon, and we'll have a new contest for you!

NEWS:

CHARITY DECK: GMG listener Graeme is auctioning off a one-of-a-kind autographed deck of Bikes. Over 52 signatures from the likes of Penn, Teller, Lance Burton, Jay Sankey, Ali Bongo, Mac King, Cyril, the Pendragons, James Randi, Michael Ammar, and... Andrew and Keith! All proceeds will benefit Make-a-Wish. More details are available at their website. Or, go straight to the auction. Hurry, it ends July 21!

Andrew announces an upcoming review/contest for Paul Brook's Good Vibrations. (NOTE: Click on products, then answer the magic trivia question.)

The guys discuss the podcast famine.

FEEDBACK:

Marty mentions David Regal's cups and balls routine in his letter about exposure. He also asks about our impromptu card routine request.

Magic Mike asks a great question on the ethics of exposure as it relates to "coaching." (And Keith laughs way too long at his joke.)

Michael is looking for a copy of Strong Magic by Darwin Ortiz? Anyone?

Greg shares this news story about a blind magician.

Jason says Keith was right to ask magicians to behave at shows.

HYPE OF THE WEEK: Bigger Wands. (Thanks, FigaroTheParrot!)

Thanks to all of our listeners (new and old) who stuck with us through the drought. We'll be back soon!

NEWS:

Rumors of our demise have been exaggerated, again.

Andrew and Keith discuss The Beauty of Magic.

CHARITY DECK: GMG listener Graeme is auctioning off a one-of-a-kind autographed deck of Bikes. Over 52 signatures from the likes of Penn, Teller, Lance Burton, Jay Sankey, Ali Bongo, Mac King, Cyril, the Pendragons, James Randi, Michael Ammar, and... Andrew and Keith! All proceeds will benefit Make-a-Wish. More details are available at their website. Or, go straight to the auction. Hurry, it ends July 21!

ETHICS DISCUSSION: Self-Promotion.

86 PERCENT CRAP:

Lots of crap this week!

McKee Impact.

Ultimate Wand Levitation.

Color Fusion Change Bag.

We'll see you again soon...