Bill turned the magic world on its head by becoming the youngest contestant to win the Adult Stage Competition at Abbott’s in 1998 (his first major competition). The buzz circulated through the convention and people noted “We’ll be seeing that young man in Vegas or on TV in the near future.” Bill combines his original illusions along with audience participation,... Read more
Archive for April, 2011
Pattrick Przysiecki Added to 74th
April 27 | Posted by Hank Moorehouse | Abbott NewsPattrick Przysiecki is an International Magic Champion. First Place Winner of both of the Close Up Magic Competitions at the: IBM; International Brotherhood of Magicians International Magic Convention in Kansas City Mo. SAM; Society of American Magicians International Magic Convention in Las Vegas NV. Pattrick has performed for companies and magic conventions across the United States, making him a favorite of audiences and... Read more
More Flea Market Products
April 25 | Posted by Chuck Kleiber | Featured ColumnsRay sent these pics in of some of the items he will be selling – he is bringing 7 boxes of magic to his sellers table at the Flea Market on May 14. Remember the Flea Market and Auction are free to attend, only people selling magic have to buy a table (they are only $25 if you are... Read more
Hodge Podge – Harry Opel Chapter Three
April 24 | Posted by Joe Ganger | Featured ColumnsMemoirs of a Small Town Entertainer Harry Opel (1883 – 1955) was a professional stage magician, juggler and amateur poet. Opel became a professional stage magician around 1900 and toured the United States in vaudeville, fairs, and theaters. Later he gave mainly full-evening shows. From Abbott’s TOPS Magazine, January 1966; by Harry Opel: ... Read more
More Flea Market Product Pics
April 23 | Posted by Greg Bordner | Featured ColumnsSteve sent these pics of a few of the items he will be selling at his Flea Market Table on May 14th. Now over a quarter century old, the Abbott Flea Market/Auction is an annual event which takes place each spring. In years past the Flea Market has been held in the Grade School in the morning and the... Read more
Hodge Podge – Gordon Miller on Neil Foster
April 20 | Posted by Joe Ganger | Featured ColumnsPrepared and delivered by Gordon Miller, March 16, 1988, Colon, Michigan: “I deem it an honor to have been asked and to be allowed to deliver this eulogy for my friend, Neil Foster. A eulogy is nothing more than a personal recollection. During his lifetime, Neil Foster touched everyone here in attendance, and thousands more who are here in spirit, with... Read more
Hodge Podge – Harry Opel Chapter Two
April 17 | Posted by Joe Ganger | Featured ColumnsMemoirs of a Small Town Entertainer Harry Opel (1883 – 1955) was a professional stage magician, juggler and amateur poet. Opel became a professional stage magician around 1900 and toured the United States in vaudeville, fairs, and theaters. Later he gave mainly full-evening shows. From Abbott’s TOPS Magazine, December, 1965; by Harry Opel: CHAPTER TWO: “My mind often goes back roaming... Read more
Tom Mullica as Red
April 16 | Posted by Al The Only | Featured Columns Tags: Abbott's, Al The Only, Branson, Missouri, Red Skelton, show, Tom Mullica, tributeGreat news from our old friend and past Abbott’s employee, Tom Mullica. Tom is opening his “Red Skelton Tribute” at The Mansion Theatre in Branson tonight, April 16, 2011. Tom Mullica’s one-man tribute show is a living, breathing, giggling, reification of Red Skelton. Tom has eerily and happily integrated Skelton’s persona with his own. He faithfully captures the gentleness, sweetness, and improvisational... Read more
More Flea Market Products – Illusions
April 14 | Posted by Greg Bordner | Featured ColumnsThis pics were sent in by Frank G and are of a couple props he wants to sell at the Flea Market on May 14th. Remember the Flea Market and Auction are free to attend. Below is a description of the events planned. Now over a quarter century old, the Abbott Flea Market/Auction is an annual event which takes place each... Read more
Pics of Magic to be sold at Flea Market
April 13 | Posted by Greg Bordner | Featured ColumnsThanks to Dave and Elaine Schwocho who sent in these pictures of items they will be selling at the Abbott Flea Market and Auction May 14. Remember, there will be 20 or more tables just like Dave’s selling magic merchandise May 14th and we encourage all of them to send in pictures or a list of what they will... Read more
Abbotts Newsletter – Whats Available at Flea Market
April 13 | Posted by Greg Bordner | Abbott NewsOne of our 20 or so Flea Market Sellers sent us over 50 pictures of some of the items he will have for sale at the Flea Market and that was our big winner in this email (with a 23.67 percent of the market share, so to speak). This is a very good sign that there is still much... Read more
Jim Cundiff has passed away.
April 11 | Posted by Greg Bordner | Featured ColumnsJust received word today that Jim Cundiff has passed away.He was part of the Jim , Vic, and Shag show. Three close friends with Dave Madden that came to the Abbott get-to-gether for many years. He had been in failing health for several years.Jim will be missed. ... Read more
Hodge Podge – Percy’s Story
April 11 | Posted by Joe Ganger | Featured ColumnsFrom an article contained in the records of the Colon Community Historical Society Museum; written by Percy Abbott in 1957: “There have been many stories from various walks of life on “starting from scratch” and “building a successful business.” This is my own personal and intimate story in that respect and I trust that you will find in it,... Read more
Abbott’s A Popular Choice For Young Ad Designers
April 8 | Posted by Greg Bordner | Featured ColumnsAbbott Magic would like to thank all the young people who participated in the Sturgis Journal “Design An Ad” and especially those who chose Abbott’s Magic as their project. Abbott’s selected one to be published as a paid ad in the Journal but we really wished we could have published them all (Well known magician Hank Moorehouse had to... Read more
Jim Oakley: Juggler, Comedian, Friend
April 5 | Posted by Al The Only | Featured Columns Tags: Abbott's, Al The Only, Comedian, Get-Together, golf, golfer, Jim Oakley, Juggler, Michigan, Open Colon, TroyAloha My Dear Friends, The entertainment world has lost another giant. Juggler, Comedian Jim Oakley passed away on April 4th. Our dear friend, Michael Mode, has provided us with more information. If you knew Jim, worked with him or had the honor of calling him a friend, you know what void this brings to our hearts. Please pray for his widow,... Read more
Abbott Newsletter – Halloween Project Announced
April 2 | Posted by Chuck Kleiber | Abbott NewsThis newsletter announced to our subscribers (subscribing is free by the way, you can do it here if you like) about the Virtual Halloween Project which we have prepared for Tops in Sept and Oct. Currently well over a hundred articles already are scheduled to appear during this 2 month period. Currently we are filming new videos for... Read more
Is It A Crime To Be A Magician?
April 1 | Posted by Greg Bordner | Featured ColumnsWith the growth in interest in Magic, an organized effort is being made throughout the country, spearheaded by the Knights of Magic, independent magical society of New York City, to repeal all laws affecting the legality of Magic and its allied arts. Under existing New York State law, Magicians, mind-readers, jugglers, puppeteers, and wire or rope dancers are classed as disorderly... Read more