Happy April Fool's Day from Wizard's Apprentice

We hope that you pull of lots of pranks and fool all of your friends today!

Here's a magic trick to fool you today!

Magic Secrets Revealed

Blog readers special!

For a limited time only, Magic Rick will reveal some of the greatest magic secrets ever! See Magic Rick's video and learn the secrets of all the tops magicians of today and yesterday!

Want to learn magic? Don't give up, Magic Rick wil never let you down!

The Wizard's Scroll March 27, 2008

Hello Superfriends!

Check this out. It's been about a month or so since I last contacted you. I've become so busy performing and trying to wear all the hats around here that I've asked my good buddy, Dr. Bill, to take over the reins of our bimonthly newsletter. From now on, he'll be writing "The Wizard's Scroll" to keep you up to date on all the action at The Wizard's Apprentice. Before I pass the wand to the Doc, I would like to tell you a little bit about my homeboy. Dr. Bill Cushman has been an accomplished magician for some time now, over 30 years to be un-exact. He's well known throughout the "mental" community (if you get the chance to meet him, you'll know why) and has just released "MirrorBil". An awesome mentalism effect with cards. This booklet is already a sell out and the ink's not even dry! Basically I'm saying that me and Bill are down like 4 flat tires. So with no further adieu, here's Bill! . . . .

Thanks, Jack, this should be a hoot! I'm looking forward to getting to know all the customers and providing them with regular updates on the happenings here at Wizard's.

I want the Scroll to be "customer friendly" so please feel free to drop me a line at dr.bill at wizardsapprentice.com any time. I need your suggestions on how the site and this newsletter can better serve you.

So what has been keeping Jack so busy of late you ask? Let me tell you! Besides all the responsibilities of owning the best magic shop in South Florida, Jack has been performing his unique brand of magic all over town. The gigs keep rolling in and Jack keeps rolling out. Of particular note was last month's show for Morris and Reynolds' Insurance Company http://morrisandreynolds.com/. Bob Reynolds has been a wonderful customer at the shop. His enthusiasm runneth over and trickled down to all in attendance. It should have been a video taped! Thank you Bob.

On March 20th, Jack was the featured guest speaker at the Florida Direct Marketing Association luncheon. ( http://fdma.org/) Not only did he share the story of his own growth as a businessman, he performed stand up and close-up magic for a very enthusiastic crowd. Jack wants to send a special thank you to Keith Fletcher, president of the FDMA. Thanks Keith!

If you sign up for the Wizard's Scroll newsletter, this section would be a special discount code off of your next magic purchase at The Wizard's Apprentice Magic Shop in Hollywood. so, sign up for the newsletter by emailing wizardlymight at aol dot com.

You might want to use that discount on all the great new magic from Masuda now available at The Wizard's Apprentice. I call myself a mentalist, but I love the effect "WOW!" That is one cool, quick changing card. This is the kind of effect that reminds me of why I got into magic in the first place. And for a stunning bit of mental magic, don't miss Frozen In Time. The spek names any time and you show a photo encased in Lucite of a pocket watch set to exactly the same moment. Frozen In Time is as fun to perform as it is to "watch!"

OK, it is time for me to sign off. Keep your eye out for the next Wizard's Scroll in just two weeks. And don't forget to send me your questions, comments and suggestions at
dr.bill at wizardsapprentic.com

Good Thoughts,

Dr. Bill

Featured magic effects from this edition of the Wizard's Scroll:

Zig Zag in a Can
Mikame Craft Japan

Use ANY Can to suit your Own Act - Completely New Principle from Mikame
Show a tall slender box and open the hinged Lid proving its empty.
Put a real can of pop or beer inside, as it just fits inside tightly.
Close the Lid the can is secure inside the box.

Show two solid steel 8 x 5 inch blades hitting them together, they are solid!

Insert a blade through one side of the box and out the opposite side.
Now push the second blade through the hole below.
BOTH blades penetrated through the real pop can!!

Now the center section of the box is pushed to the left "Zigged''.
The can has VANISHED from the box!
So you push the center section back to the middle, and remove the two blades.

Here's a quick link for more on the Zig - Zag Can!

___________________________________

Thirte3n - Mental Card Magic

by JB Magic

PRE-ORDER IT NOW!

It's Far More than Luck.

The Perfect Card at ANY Number, 100% CORRECT Everytime! NO Force! Are you looking for the perfect card / mentalism effect.
Excellent for walk round, strolling, close up & restaurants.

Before you click that video clip REMEMBER this:

NO Outs! Only ONE Deck Used! DIFFERENT Card Everytime!
Resets itself Everytime! Blows Laymen Away Incredible Mentalism!
Precision Made Gimmick! Simple to Do, with MAXIMUM Impact!

Sounds great! Where do I sign up? "Right Here"!

___________________________________

The Card Master DVD

Ichiro Araki

Original Magic. First Time Released! The brilliant mind of Ichiro Araki brings us fourteen spectacular effects from Japan. Watch, learn, and practice these effects to fool everyone, including magicians! These effects are the best of the best! Filmed on location in Japan.

Check out the 3 videos for Card Master!

Card Magic Trick Videos Performed by Jack Maxwell

Jack Maxwell is a master of illusion, and his amazing skills with cards, will amaze and mystify you!

John Bannon Card Trick:


Maxi-Twisto Card Magic Trick:


Peter Kane's Wild Card Performed by Jack Maxwell


A Jack Maxwell Original Card Trick (No trick cards involved!)


If you would like to check out more magic videos by Jack, visit his YouTube Channel.
And, you can always see him in person at the Wizard's Apprentice Magic Shop in Hollywood, FL

Which is your favorite? If you can choose, then vote in our poll to the left.

Featured Card Magic Item

The Monte Monster Card Trick

It''s The Monarch of Montes - Sultan of Swindles - Lord of the Stings-

Seven visually stunning monte phases, all different.
Do it surrounded, completely in your hands, without a table.
Perfect for walk around. Resets Automatically.
If you can fan three cards, you can do this trick!

Includes 3 x Special Bicycle-backed cards & 16-page photo-illustrated instruction manual.

John Carney Magic "Teach In" Lecture Coming Soon

John Carney lectures at The Wizard's Apprentice Magic Shop!



SHOWTIME:
Monday, January 28th 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $25.00
Doors open at 5:00 p.m


John Carney is acclaimed as one of the finest magicians in the world. His books, Carneycopia and The Book of Secrets, are considered by many to be modern classics.
John now offers a brand new program, available in a few select cities. His two hour lecture includes stage and close-up magic using cards, coins, cigars and a variety of everyday objects. Each routine is a lesson in itself, containing the insights and ingenuities that have made John one of the premier teachers of magic today. Topics include presentation, routining, misdirection and creativity. Whether you're a beginner or working professional magician you will learn something on Monday the 28th.

Some You Tube Clips of Mr. Carney
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=carneymagic
General lecture info and schedule
http://www.carneymagic.com/seminars/index.html

Andrew Mayne Lecture Announced!

THE WAIT IS OVER ! ANDREW MAYNE LECTURE THIS MONTH!

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED:

What: Andrew Mayne Makes "Maynia" @ The Wizard's Apprentice Magic Shop!

When: Saturday, January 26th 2008 7:00 P.M.

Where: The Wizard's Apprentice Magic Shop

2051 Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood, FL 33020

Contact: 954-920-1475

Tickets are $20.00

Don't Miss History In The Making!

ABOUT THE ANDREW MAYNE LECTURE:



Featuring never-seen-before unpublished material, the Andrew Mayne lecture will show you visual, practical real-world magic that you'll want to use. Material ranges from close-up, stage, mentalism and even illusion. He'll also explain his creative process and show you how you can apply it to your own show. You'll learn some of his incredible impromptu effects using everyday items suitable for close-up and stage.