Dec 13, 2020
The Houdini Hall of Fame in Niagara Falls Canada was a treasure trove of all things Houdini. Where did all of that stuff come from? Who was behind the creation of this attraction? What happened to all the props when it closed down in 1995?
Bruce interviews David Muller, the son of owner Henry Muller, who tells stories...
Nov 15, 2020
A boxjumper is a magician’s assistant that willingly goes into boxes to get cut up, transformed, or levitated. How does one become a box jumper? What training does it take? Are there any accidents that happen?
Bruce Kalver interviews Gwyn Auger, a box jumper for hire, and Marion Outerbridge, the one-half of The...
Oct 18, 2020
The art of magic often influences other arts and sciences in unpredictable ways. Associate Producer John Sturk speaks with Anthony Barnhart, Professor of Psychological Science from Carthage College, about how magic contributed as a catalyst for modern-day psychology. Professor Barnhart also discusses his Cognitive...
Sep 20, 2020
Margaret Steele talks about the first woman magician in the United States, Adelaide Herrmann. Learn about her determination to keep the show running. Hear how Margaret discovered the long lost memoir.
Adelaide Herrmann Queen of Magic: Memoirs, Published Writings and Collected Ephemera by Adelaide Herrmann and Margaret...
Aug 16, 2020
The Magic of Puck is a well-known magician who has appeared at magic conventions, cruise ships, and America’s Got Talent.
In his new book, Finding Magic, Malcolm Puckering tells his up-and-down life story of being an orphan, getting into trouble, and eventually finding his path to happiness. Finding Magic available at...