Corporate Entertainer and speaker, Dana Daniels, brings to the stage years of performing skill encompassing magic and improvisation wrapped up with impeccable comic timing. Dana Daniels has been entertaining and motivating at Corporate events around the country with great success for companies such as McDonald’s, Lincoln Financial and Frito-Lay. Teamed with his Psychic Parrot Luigi, (yes, a Psychic Parrot) Dana... Read more
Archive for February, 2012
Hodge Podge – Harry Opel Chapter 15
February 24 | Posted by Joe Ganger | Featured ColumnsHarry 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, 1967; by Harry Opel: CHAPTER FIFTEEN; “As we came north it grew much colder. We had a... Read more
Latest Newsletter as Abbotts Passes the Equinox
February 17 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Abbott NewsWe have just past the Get Together Equinox which means we are now closer to the 75th Get Together than we were away from the 74th. I can’t think of a better way to break this threshold than the announcement that Eugene Burger will be performing at the 75th. Also in this newsletter the Closeup Convention is just... Read more
Eugene Burger added to 75th Get Together
February 17 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Featured ColumnsBy definition, magicians are pretty special people, but Eugene Burger is considered exceptional even by other magicians. He has written fifteen best-selling books for the trade, starred in eight instructional videos, lectured extensively to magicians’ groups in over a dozen countries, and his writings have been translated into several languages. His deep understanding of the psychology and philosophy behind the... Read more
Press Release from Jeff Taylor of American Museum of Magic
February 15 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Featured ColumnsJeff Grow Returns to American Museum of Magic Jeff Grow is returning to the American Museum of Magic on Saturday, February 18, and he’s bringing friends. Grow, an award winning magician, first performed at AMM in May of 2011. His visit was one of last year’s most popular events at AMM. This year, Jeff is bringing fellow magicians... Read more
Abbott Instructions Now Available Online
February 10 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Featured ColumnsThe first 400 or so Abbott instructions are now available online. Theses are primarily for. -Replacing damaged or lost instructions -Assisting sellers and buyers of used magic -Increasing the value of collectible Abbott magic “Most people don’t realize we get at least a call a week asking for replacement instructions” said Abbott president Greg Bordner. “It takes someone away from their job... Read more
Upcoming Ads In Magic Magazine and Linking Ring
February 6 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Abbott NewsBelow is a sneak preview of our upcoming ads in Magic Magazine (color ad) and Linking Ring (black and white ad) #gallery-4 { margin: auto; } #gallery-4 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-4 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-4 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }
Closeup Convention Schedule Announced
February 5 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Abbott NewsIts hard to believe that the Closeup Convention is only one month away but here we are. For many of us the Closeup Convention means more than just another magic convention, it means Spring is right around the corner and another year of summer magic bliss cannot be far away. It is a chance to share experiences in... Read more
Magi Fest Pics In
February 1 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Featured ColumnsThe Columbus Magi Fest held their 81st convention in Columbus last week and it was a great turn out and a great time for all. The pictures in the gallery below were taken at the Abbott booth in the dealers room and Abbott’s would like to take this time to thank all who visited the Abbott Booth and helped... Read more