Magic History Lectures

I have recently added flyers for my Magic History Lectures. I have two more to add, but have not yet finished the graphics. The two attached flyers are for a Houdini lecture and a Maro Lecture. I've given both of these lectures several times and they are quite good, if I do say so myself.

You can read about the lectures on the flyers. I will say, the one major addition to the Houdini lecture that I didn't have the previous times I presented it, is the power point presentation. The Maro lecture has always had the power point presentation.

These are great for historical groups, magic clubs, magic history groups, and really any association, library, or group looking to have a different sort of talk, that is both educational and entertaining. Click the links above to go the different lecture pages to find out more!

Magic History Contest for April

UPDATE: So I've already got a winner, and there are scores of other entries that are correct. But as you can see below, I said, "I will randomly choose a second person to win a prize as well". The contest remains open for another week, so ENTER! You've got nothing to loose, you might just be the second prize winner.  Also, in case you're wondering, there will be a May contest too.

Last October, during Houdini Month, I had several contests with some pretty cool prizes (if I do say so myself). I once had a contest back in 2012, that was so hard, no one got all the questions right. I was just looking over the list of questions, and even I couldn't get them all today, lol.

But I love this idea of a Contest, so this month, I'm doing an April Magic History Contest. One question. The winner gets an actual piece of magic history. It's a brochure used by a famous magician, but I won't say who, quite yet. Here is the question:

Many magicians have used devils or demons on their advertising. Which Houdini poster featured devils?

Contest Rules:

• Only 1 entry per person
• To enter: Send me an email, with the subject heading 'April Magic History Contest' to info@carnegiemagic.com    
• Please include your full name in the email. 
• You must live in the continental United States
• The 1st email I receive that has the correct answer is the winner! If I get a bunch of emails with correct answers, I will randomly choose a second person to win a prize as well. 
• No purchase necessary. 
• Contest Ends April 30th, 2018

FIRST PRIZE: A Large, 3 Fold Brochure From Virgil & Julie. 
The winner was William V from Havertown PA. He's already received his prize.
 















SECOND PRIZE: A smaller Virgil & Julie Brochure (not pictured)
The winner was drawn from the remaining entries and the prize goes to Kevin A. of Indio California. 
Congrats to both winners. And thanks everyone for playing. Next month, ANOTHER Magic History Contest.

The Nemca/Yankee Gathering Registration is Now OPEN!

The registration is now open for the New England Magic Collectors Association Conference, known as The Yankee Gathering. I attended this event two years ago and had so much fun! This is for the magic history folk, and it's filled with great lectures, lots of exhibits, wonderful people, and even stage shows at night. There is a rumor that yours truly will even be performing this year! If you'd like to register, please go to: http://nemca.com/wp/yg-xvii-registration/

This year's Guest of Honor will be Mike Caveney. For three days, the Yankee Gathering offers a full slate of informative and entertaining presentations from world-class experts in magic history and the collecting of magic apparatus, books, and memorabilia. Space is limited to 200 attendees, so make sure you register early!