Magic (American magazine) explained

MAGIC
Frequency:Monthly
Founder:Stan Allen
Finalnumber:301
Country:United States
Based:Las Vegas
Language:English
Issn:1062-2845

MAGIC, also known as The Magazine for Magicians, was an independent magazine for magicians that was based in Las Vegas, Nevada.[1] A creation of Stan Allen, it debuted in September 1991, with its first issue featuring Lance Burton on the cover.[2] Over the years, David Copperfield,[3] Siegfried & Roy,[4] Penn & Teller,[5] Mike Caveney,[6] and Mac King[7] were also featured on the cover. Its final issue was #301 in November 2016.[8] [9]

Overview

MAGIC started out as an eight-page monthly newsletter. Early editions of the magazine had around 48 pages before increasing to more than 130 pages. In 1996, there were 8,500 subscribers;[10] at its peak, MAGIC had 10,000 subscribers. Writers for the magazine have included Jim Steinmeyer, Joshua Jay, Shawn McMaster, Alan Howard, Max Maven,[11] Richard J. Kaufman,[12] Mike Caveney,[13] Robert Farmer,[14] Jon Racherbaumer,[15] Gabe Fajuri,[16] John Lovick,[17] Peter Duffie,[18] Andi Gladwin,[19] Mark Nelson,[20] Rory Johnston,[21] and Timothy Hyde.[22] A digital version of MAGIC became available in 2011.[23]

In 2005, MAGIC was awarded a Guinness World Record for being the world's largest-selling publication for magicians.[24] [25] In 2007, it was listed as one of the Chicago Tribune's 50 favorite magazines in their annual summer list.[26]

MAGIC Live!

In 2001, it was announced that MAGIC would be producing an event called MAGIC Live![27] [28] The purpose of the event was to bring to life the stories and features of the print magazine. The "unconventional convention", as it was deemed, took place August 19–22, 2001 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.[29] Due to its popularity, the second edition took place in August 2004, again at the Orleans.[28] [30]

Originally meant to be a one-time event, MAGIC Live! is typically held every other August, usually at the Orleans.[31] [28] [32] [33] [34] [9] [35] In 2009, the convention took place at the nearby South Point Hotel & Casino.[36] [28] [37] The 2021 event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rescheduled for the following May.[38] [39] MAGIC Live! has been held annually since then, with its 2024 edition scheduled for August 4-7.[40] [41] [42]

Notable events included Guy Hollingworth's one-man-play "Expert at The Card Table" in 2009[43] [28] and the final performance of The Great Tomsoni in 2013.[44]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gordie Brown beating the odds. 2007-10-25. Weatherford. Mike. Review Journal. 2024-02-27.
  2. LANCE BURTON heats things up in his 'dream show' at the Hacienda. MAGIC Magazine. 1. 1. Cover. September 1991.
  3. MAGIC. MAGIC Magazine. 6. 5. Cover. January 1997.
  4. Siegfried & Roy: A Grand Farewell. MAGIC Magazine. 18. 8. April 2009. Cover.
  5. Cover. MAGIC Magazine. 10. 11. July 2001.
  6. Cover. MAGIC Magazine. 7. 8. April 1998.
  7. How Mac King Has Stayed Fresh for 15 Years. MAGIC Magazine. 24. 5. January 2015. Cover.
  8. Web site: Magic Magazine: The Final Issue. 2016-11-14. Things By Simon. Coronel. Simon. 2024-02-27.
  9. Web site: MAGIC Magazine Cancels Legacy Edition Plans. Schick. C. Dennis. 2016-09-23. International Brotherhood of Magicians. 2024-02-26.
  10. Web site: Just for Tricks. Chicago Tribune. 1996-05-06. 2024-02-27.
  11. Web site: Magic: An Independent Magazine For Magicians. Conjuring Archive. 2024-02-26.
  12. In His Words: Ken Silverman. MAGIC Magazine. Kaufman. Richard. 6. 7. March 1997.
  13. Edward Maro: A Forgotten Master. Caveney. Mike. MAGIC Magazine. 6. 12. August 1997.
  14. Theory In Practice - Flim-Flam. Farmer. Bob. MAGIC Magazine. 6. 12. August 1997.
  15. Jargon Watch. MAGIC Magazine. Racherbaumer. Jon. 3. 3. November 1993.
  16. Marketplace. Fajuri. Gabe. MAGIC Magazine. 18. 9. May 2009.
  17. John Carney ... Advancing In Retreat. Lovick. John. MAGIC Magazine. 8. 1. September 1998.
  18. Writing A Wrong. Duffie. Peter. MAGIC Magazine. 3. 1. September 1993.
  19. IBM/SAM 2008: It's All About The Magic. MAGIC Magazine. 18. 1. September 2008. Gladwin. Andi.
  20. In His Words: Brian Lee. Nelson. Mark. MAGIC Magazine. 19. 1. September 2009.
  21. Scott Hitchcock: Can Do. Johnston. Rory. MAGIC Magazine. 19. 3. November 2009.
  22. Raymond Crowe's Wonderful World. Hyde. Timothy. MAGIC Magazine. 17. 9. May 2008.
  23. Web site: MAGIC Magazine goes digital with an eye on the iPad. Lax. Rick. 2011-12-10. Las Vegas Weekly. 2024-02-27.
  24. Book: Guinness World Records 2005. 183.
  25. Web site: Highest selling magic magazine. Guinness Book of World Records. 2024-02-27.
  26. Web site: Our 50 favorite magazines. 2007-06-26. Chicago Tribune. 2024-02-27.
  27. Web site: Simon Aronson, magician known for intellectual approach to his craft, dies at 76. Megan. Graydon. 2019-12-23. Chicago Tribune. 2024-02-27.
  28. Web site: August 2015. Little Egypt Magic. Bryant. Steve. 2024-02-28.
  29. Web site: Magazine to “Come Alive” at 10th Anniversary Special Event. Cohn. Richard Steven. Magic Times. 2024-02-27.
  30. Web site: Legend of Magic - Marvyn Roy passes at Age 95. 2020-07-02. International Brotherhood of Magicians. 2024-02-27.
  31. Magic Live! III. Howard. Alan. MAGIC Magazine. 17. 2. October 2007.
  32. MAGIC Live! High Five. Nelson. Mark. MAGIC Magazine. 21. 2. October 2011.
  33. Magic Live 2015: Adventureland. Bryant. Steve. MAGIC Magazine. 25. 2. October 2015.
  34. Web site: 246: Day Two - MAGIC Live! 2015. The Magic Word Podcast. 2024-02-28.
  35. Web site: Magic Live Announced. 2018-09-20. Inside Magic. 2024-02-27.
  36. Web site: Conventions. Buchholz. Ulf. Mohr. Marcia. 2009-07-21. Las Vegas Sun. 2024-02-27.
  37. Web site: Going to Magic Live? Let us know.... Bayme. J.. 2009-08-12. Theory11. 2024-02-27.
  38. Web site: A Conversation with Stan Allen. Henderson. Philip. 2021-06-29. IBM Ring 313. 2024-02-28.
  39. Web site: Interview: Magic Live 2022 highlights with Peter Mennie. Joyce. Ryan. 2022. Canadian Association of Magicians. 2024-02-28.
  40. Web site: 779: MAGIC Live! 2023 Convention - Day One Report. Wells. Scott. The Magic Word Podcast. 2024-02-28.
  41. Web site: Magic Live! Exhibit. Meir Yedid. 2023-08-06. 2023-02-28.
  42. Web site: About 2024. MAGIC Live!. 2024-02-28.
  43. Web site: MNW #319: Guy Hollingworth. Magic News. 2011-07-13. 2024-02-28.
  44. Web site: MAGIC Live 2013. 2013-08-31. Edward Hilsum. Hilsum. Edward. 2024-02-28.

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