-Above: The Outside of the Lance Burton Theatre. Discussed in this episode is how the atmosphere of a facility can affect how an audience views a magic show-

:42 Intro - Magic and Politics

2:17 News - The Masked Magician, UPS Mailing Hoax, Great Buck Howard on LA Times’ smartlist!, Magic helps boost children’s social skills, Scientists studying magic and perception, Angel using Lance’s tricks, Academy of Magical Arts Awards winners

14:02 Magic’s Past - Programmes of Famous Magicians

16:15 Topic - The Atmosphere is Everything

20:55 Resolution - Watch three old-school illusionists on Youtube

-Above: Doug Henning, Discussed in “Magic’s Past”-

:26 Intro - Siegfried and Roy Comeback

2:55 News - Ali Bongo passes away, Criss Angel named “Magician of the Decade,” Ask Penn!, Britney adds some magic to her new tour, Philly lawyer’s magic

8:15 Magic’s Past - Doug Henning

10:32 Topic - Acting and Magic

14:50 Magic Resolution - Study acting!

In this episode, we have coverage of the “Power of Love Gala,” which Siegfried and Roy (click for bio) headlined.

Material covered includes:

Details of performance

What medical condition Roy was fighting

The star-studded attendance and donations

But first:

Videos from the Red Carpet Prior to the Show

and

Pictures from the Red Carpet

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-In this episode: coverage of Siegfried and Roy’s comeback tonight-

Intro  - Still Life with Iris

News - Siegfried and Roy show details, Trouble promoting Heath Ledger’s last film about magic, Justin Kredible takes on Dane Cook, “Twilight” star Taylor Lautner attends Criss Angel show for birthday

Magic’s Past - Siegfried and Roy sign lifetime contract

Topic - Preen Yourself!

Challege - Clean out your magical wardrobe

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From a 1939-1940 Life Issue: Alfred O. Livingstone

:44 Intro - The decline of magic programming

4:21 News - Revised Siegfried and Roy airdate, Siegfried and Roy’s new leopard cub, Britney’s magical comeback, Penn Gillette’s societal views

8:31 Magic’s Past - Alfred O. Livingstone

10:28 Topic - Scripting

17:31 Challenge - Center a trick around a song

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:42 Intro - Siegfried and Roy

1:54 News - Siegfried and Roy’s primetime ABC special, Andre Kole’s Upcoming Fundraiser, Neil Patrick Harris to host and produce Magic Castle’s 2009 awards

6:11 Magic’s Past - Blackstone’s Vanishing Horse

10:00 Topic - Keeping track of your potential clients

12:53 Magic Resolution - Buy new clothes for shows!

Levitation of Princess Karnac

:40 Intro - Sammy’s college show at Appalachian State, Siegfried and Roy Show, Masters of Illusion, Losander Floating Table

5:10 News - Marco Frezza’s Youtube contest, Amilia almost dies on Uri Gellar’s show, Criss Angel review,

9:05 Magic’s Past - Levitation of Princess Karnac

12:01 Topic - Quit Fooling Yourself!

13:46 Magic Resolution - iPod or Cellphone Magic

Guest Roger Benfield

:36 Intro - New formatting, Upcoming Show

2:17 News - Criss Angel’s Show “Terrible”, Houdini Star Renovated, Blaine Blames Pres. Bush, Blaine A Candidate For New Houdini Award, Illusionist Escapes From Giant Pumpkin

8:46 Magic’s Past - Magicians Copying Each Other

11:06 Topic - Magic and Business With Roger Benfield

20:50 Magic Resolution - Network!

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:39 Intro - Dan Sperry Preview, Sammy’s Doctoral Degree, Sammy’s Interview With “The Appalachian”, Web Updates

2:46 News - David Blaine’s New Stunt, Election Illusionist, Gerry McCambridge Presented Merlin Award, Fake Magician Appears at Fringe

5:44 Magic’s Past - Howard Thurston and Cards

7:17 Interview - Dan Sperry

27:41 Topic - Personas

29:49 Magic Resolution - Make an Art Trip!

:40 Intro - Sammy’s Doctoral Degree in Magic, Dan Sperry preview

2:14 News - Goldstein hired for magic movie, Pushing Daisies, New York magician accused of video legerdemain, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus update

5:49 Magic’s Past - The Great Hermann

8:15 Topic - Timing

14:49 Magic Resolution - Watch your timing!

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2:22 News - Magic and human cognition study, Magical library may vanish, Scarlett’s new Vegas show, Keith Barry reluctance on being a father, Criss Angel’s new fashion line

7:39 Magic’s Past - Houdini’s underwater coffin escape

8:53 Topic - Magic with the iPod Touch/iPhone

11:32 Special Segment - Jeff McBride talks about “Magic at the Edge” and “Wonderground”

22:28 Magic Resolution - Observe the everyday  

3:00 News - PETA’s clash with Siegfried and Roy, Criss Angel’s live broadcast, Jason Latimer’s “Illusions for the 21st Century”

8:44 Topic - Comedy with special guest Roger Benfield

16:02 Magic’s Past - Houdini: The Master of the Publicity Stunt

18:49 Magic Resolution - Silk magic

2:32 News - Details of Siegfried and Roy Tribute show Magicares (edit - show is in Sept, not Feb), The Last Magic Show, Magician Brawl, “Masters of Magic” coming to Colorado, Escape Artist faces death, Siegfried and Roy on Mirage website, Lance Burton on “The View”, Nathan Burton wins Merlin Award, Jeff McBride at Young People’s Summer Concert Series

9:11 Topic - Blogging

14:19 Magic’s Past - The Great Lafayette

16:49 Magic Resolution - Establish a Blog

Video: Lance Burton on “The View”