Little known fact, I’m not just obsessed with magic, I’m also gaga over chocolate. And, I’ve spent years exploring the NYC chocolate scene, from obscure boutique chocolate crafters to surprisingly luscious imported-cocoas, buried unsuspectingly in the fray of products at some of the largest eateries and stores in New York.
In fact, it’s not unusual for me to slip into one of these purveyors of edible magic after a show for a quick bite of heaven […]
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Looking like something out of Batman Begins, a Can-Am Spyder RT-S was parked in front of my upper west side apartment. Tell me that this doesn’t look like the Dark Knight’s wheels: Here are some promo photos from the Can-Am website.
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I own four tuxedos. Most people who meet me at a performance will see me dressed up in one.
Here’s a photo of me, in between shows at the Waldorf, wearing my plush bathrobe. I was practicing a card trick.
I’ve never released casual photos like this one before. It feels somewhat obscene. […]
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Here’s a whimsical Hermes necktie that I like. I can’t think of an occasion that I’d actually wear it, but I admire the snake-charmer print for some reason. Also in this post, I review a book, “The Rise of the Indian Rope Trick,” which examines a legendary trick from the subcontinent that has never been verified as fact. One of my favorite Alfred Hitchcock photos is […]
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About one year ago, I spotted a gentleman at my show wearing a handsome Hermes necktie. It was royal blue, and decorated with magic rabbits jumping out of top hats. During the show, I complimented the man on his tie. “Appropriate for a magic show,” I mentioned with a wink. After the show was over, I was surprised when he walked up to me, undid the knot, and handed it to me as a gift. […]
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From time to time, I’ll upload some photos from various resorts I’ve performed at. Here are a few that I particularly loved.
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NBC television featured a segment this week titled “Meet the Millionaires’ Magician” on their luxury program, LX New York. Have a look.
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During my performances, I like to wear shoes that have a tall heel, since it improves the posture and forces you to lift your body frame. I know some male entertainers who wear boots with an extra high heel (like cowboy boots) during their performances, since they feel that it makes them more conscious of their bodies, and therefore they move more gracefully. [more…]
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Once you’ve flown on a private jet, there’s no going back. I just landed in Cancun, on a Bombadier Challenger 605. And it’s all thanks to card tricks. My flight bag is loaded with six decks of Tally-Ho cards, a purseful of antique silver dollars, one red silk hanky and two false thumbs. Try explaining […]
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The famous French magician Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin started out as a clockmaker, and became a magician. I think I’m going in the opposite direction. At Chamber Magic last weekend, a lovely couple sat in the front row, and the husband was wearing this wristwatch. I actually stopped the show for a moment so I could […]
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