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April 17, 2012 by Julie Eng

Dickens of an Offer

  We are delighted to announce another special offer to Magicol subscribers, this time courtesy of Trevor Dawson, as he presents, Charles Dickens, Conjurer, Mesmerist and Showman. Most magicians know vaguely that Dickens was a conjurer, but here is a chance to learn so much more! This book  intertwines Dickens’ complex life with his non-literary interest, including magic.

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May 27, 2011 by Julie Eng

Whew!

  And with that, we bring the 42nd Annual Magic Collectors Weekend to a close. We were thrilled to have Guests of Honor, Ray & Ann Goulet and Dr. Gene Matsuura share their collection tales up-close and personal. We were also delighted to have a broad range of exhibitors this year including: Byron Walker Magic Books; Jay Hunter, […]

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May 1, 2011 by Julie Eng

Last Chance!

This is the last weekend to book your hotel accommodations for the 42nd Magic Collectors Weekend at the discounted rate of $125/night. The special rate applies for May 19, 20 and 21. There are a lot of events going on in Chicago around our Weekend dates, so hotel rooms are high in demand. MCW hotel discounted […]

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April 8, 2011 by Julie Eng

MCW: It’s Saturday Night!

As is the custom, we will provide the MCW with a magical finish – an evening stage show held in the intimate surrounds of our amphitheatre. The show will be hosted by David Charvet and, in addition to being the Master of Ceremonies, David will perform an interlude with Rag Pictures, the subject of his presentation the day […]

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April 7, 2011 by Julie Eng

MCW: Saturday Afternoon

We have four wonderful speakers scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Leading off will be Jeff Taylor, the new curator of the American Museum of Magic. The Museum, founded by Bob and Elaine Lund, should need no introduction to this crowd. There has been much speculation, however, about what has happened to the collection and the access to […]

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April 4, 2011 by Julie Eng

MCW – Gninrom Yadrutas

  For many sleight-of-hand magicians, particularly for the new generation, the book most coveted is a first edition of S.W. Erdnase’s The Expert At The Card Table.  Even though the book is not particularly rare, it is probably the most sought-after magic book published in the 20th century.  Recent auction prices have seen copies sell for $5,000. […]

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April 1, 2011 by Julie Eng

MCW: Full House

Well, registration for the Magic Collectors Weekend is picking and so are room reservations. If you are thinking about booking your hotel room now would be a good time. We have just been informed by the Westin OHare that we have filled up our “block” of reserved rooms. This means that while there are a few rooms available, the MCW rate […]

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March 26, 2011 by Julie Eng

MCW42 – TGIF Afternoon

When asked to name “the oldest trick in the book”, the Cups and Balls would be high on the list. As a collectible, Cups and Balls come in a variety of forms and price ranges. While we may differ on what is the oldest trick in the book, when it comes to naming the authority on […]