Magic Magazine - March 2015

TV Magic in Reality

By Alan Howard

In the last quarter of the 20th century, the arrival of a magic special on television was not a common occurrence. Most were annual events, with few other magic shows to be seen nationally on a regular basis. Now there are a lot more networks and there’s a lot more magic — not just every year, but every week, often bringing wonders to people in their everyday lives.

The Magic of Levinson & Link

By Peter Samelson

Arguably the most successful writing duo in television, Richard Levinson & William Link also penned stories for books, films, and theater. The men responsible for magic-themed shows like Doug Henning’s Merlin on Broadway and Blacke’s Magic on TV had an amazing career that stemmed largely from their own interests in conjuring.

Heyday of Magic

By Mark Kalin

For the latest incarnation of the theatrical franchise, the producers of The Illusionists 1903 stepped back in time to re-create the Golden Age of magic. Mark Kalin tells the story behind the production, and he gives a description of the shows as they played this year in Australia.

Plus Updates on…

• Madame Houdini in Reno.
• The latest SuperMagic shows in Italy.
• Remembrances of Dean Dill and René Lavand.