Be Careful...

Hey there,

I watched Masters of Illusion again this week, and I have to say they are kind of lacking. There are some definite strong points...For instance, this week featured Tim Burgoon, and Tommy the toilet roll, who I had read about, but never seen. But there are also some definite bad points. Maybe not bad, just lacking.

It bums me out that magic shows on TV try, but most don't achieve their potential. The idea of a magic show competition of sorts sounded promising til I heard that it was celebrities doing the competing (Celebricadabra). Many shows end up in this same category, and most non-magicians associate magicians to this.

David Blaine and Criss Angel brought magic back to TV, and the masses, but both take very liberal use of camera edits to achieve magic. I have read some review of Criss Angel's new Live show in Vegas, and have heard that he is a definite tv magician. That saddens me.

Don't get me wrong, I try to be positive when it comes to magic, and the two previously mentioned magicians have helped. But I secretly hope that Lance Burton, or David Copperfield would show up every once in awhile.

This is longer than I originally intended it to be. The last thing I kind of want to mention is, when you are hiring entertainment, and have decided on a magician, do some research. You wouldn't hire a stage magician to do a cocktail party, but you also want to check out your clowns before you book them for your child's birthday party. I'm looking at you Kookoo (http://www.kookootheklown.com/)