20 Monday May 2013
Posted in Commentaries, Humor
I remember many years ago, Hank Lee’s enticed buyers with an enchanting ad copy. It said, “With thousands of tricks in our inventory, you don’t have to perform the same magic other magicians are performing,” or words to that effect.
Yet, when you browse their catalog, except for a few dozen specialty tricks and exclusive props, they sell exactly the same items found in the inventory of their competitors.
16 Thursday May 2013
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Geoffrey Hansen posted this on Facebook a few days ago: “SAD NEWS: I have just been informed by RICKY ZIALCITA that his father ZIALCI (Jose Zialcita) passed away yesterday in Oregon. May he Rest In Peace.”
13 Monday May 2013
Posted in Commentaries
I don’t know why people hold their events outdoor under the heat of the sun at this time of the year when summer heat is intolerable.
I don’t know also why I have been getting those under-the-blistering-hot sun gigs.
06 Monday May 2013
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I love to subscribe to leading magic magazines such as Genii, the Conjurors’ Magazine or Magic Magazine, just to keep abreast with the latest news about magic.
With subscription rates of the international editions at $87 and $89, respectively, getting a copy of either magazine once a month via airmail is not that steep of an investment.
Before the advent of digitally delivered subscription, this was a good-enough arrangement. I once bought a one-year subscription of Magic Magazine and planned to enjoy twelve copies in one year. Alas, it did not happen that way. Out of the 12 issues due me, I received only eight. Four copies got lost in the void called postal services.
02 Thursday May 2013
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Image of book cover of Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I great number of magicians learn magic by watching videos. A lesser number learn by reading books.
I’m not trying to make a disparaging statement here. I’m merely stating a truth. You see, stating the truth is written in my DNA, a genetic peculiarity that makes it impossible for me to tell falsehood
Happily, when it comes to learning, whether magic or how to fix the faucet, I learn by watching videos and reading books. I enjoy the best of both worlds.
22 Monday Apr 2013
Posted in Commentaries
The great thing about British time is that it is on time. Sharp. On the dot. In short it’s punctual.
British people are vaunted for how they place considerable value on punctuality.
I validated that last Saturday, when I performed for the British School of Manila in Global City during its annual fair. The performance was a lesson in respecting time.
16 Tuesday Apr 2013
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P275,000 per day!
No, that’s not a misprint. It’s P275, 000 per day to rent Aliw Theater in Star City.
This piece of information hit me like an onrushing train. I probably gave the Aliw Theater staffer a “deer in headlights” look when he blurted out the price to me.
That was last Sunday, when I performed in Aliw Theater during the Coca Cola Femsa family day.
15 Monday Apr 2013
Posted in Commentaries, Humor
As many readers of this blog know by now, I bat for well-grounded basics of performing magic. However, I should also emphasize the importance of R & D (Research and Development) in keeping the standards of magic performances at a professional level.
Even the giant companies like Microsoft and Hyundai spend billions of dollars on R&D. The reason is that they want to keep abreast with the rapidly changing world, market demands, and the dynamics of their industry.
In similar fashion, a magician, if he wants to grow as an artist and stay competitive, must study the advances of his craft. This process should never stop.
12 Friday Apr 2013
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American magician Geoffrey Hansen knows more about Philippine magic history than many Filipino magicians. While the likes of Lou Hilario, Rael or Demilo Torrente may easily catch on the thread of his online write-ups, these probably are in over the heads of the young generation of Philippine conjurers.
09 Tuesday Apr 2013
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Last Friday, I spent almost the whole day in Lucena as a member of the cast of a theater company’s magical/musical show currently touring the country.
The cast and crew arrived in Lucena around 9AM, had a quick rest before the obligatory run-through.
Director Bong wanted to have at least two run-throughs but was advised not to go ahead with more rehearsals because the adjoining function room was holding a solemn graduation ceremony of a local college.
