Siegfried and Roy: Audience with Pope John Paul II

Photo courtesy of: Arturo Mari

"His Holiness Pope John Paul II Greets Stars: World famous illusionists Siegfried and Roy greeted by His Holiness John Paul II in St. Peter's Square prior to a private tour of the Vatican in Rome."

In 1986 Siegfried and Roy's manager arranged a trip to the Vatican for an audience with Pope John Paul II. It was also a present to Siegfried's sister Margot, a Sister of the Franciscan Order. Roy asked the Pope to bless his amethyst-cross. In late 2003 the cross appears when Siegfried brings it to Roy in the hospital after his accident. Roy grasps the cross in his hand and believes that it will assist in his recovery.

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Micro Circus: The Floating Lady

New York City based and Tannen's Magic customer Mario the Magician presents the first installment of his new Micro Circus animated film series, starring his own handmade wire characters...Mario The Magician's Micro Circus.

Micro Circus: The Floating Lady

Mario began performing magic professionally in 2004, and since his debut he has performed thousands of shows for all types of public and private events. He is now a full-time magician with a particular affinity for entertaining the young and young-at-heart.

When Mario first became interested in magic, he was lucky to meet and receive ongoing guidance from renowned magician Gene Anderson. Mr. Anderson's encouragement and advice has been integral in giving Mario the confidence to pursue life as a magician.

Continual influence is garnered from old magic books, silent films, slapstick comedy,and all the great things one comes across in life.

Justin Miller Lecture: Report

On February 28th Justin Miller joined us at Tannen’s Magic from Ohio to lecture for us that evening. Justin performed several routines from his professional repertoire. The first half of the lecture focused on close-up items using cards and coins. An outstanding piece was Miller’s Silver Dream, which is a coin sequence vanishing and producing three coins. The second half of the lecture focused on invisible thread work. It was a treat to watch Justin perform and explain the Haunted Pack utilizing loops as a locomotive force. The evening was capped off with a demonstration and discussion of “The Cloak” hook-up. It was great to see in attendance that evening several Tannen’s Magic Camp Campers: Tatanka T., Colin Z., Alex B., and Spencer P. and Dan W. If you missed that lecture don’t fret we have a pair of gents from the UK forthcoming; Marc Oberon on March 13th and Will Houstoun on April 30th.

Justin is seen floating a Sharpie!

Doug Edwards: Walking Home From Tannen's

Doug Edwards, the recipient of Tannen's Magic 25th Louie Award in 2007, is seen here walking home from Tannen's Magic in NYC. He has just purchased a magic effect from us. Can you guess what it could possibly be?

J.J. Abrams: The Mystery Box

J.J. Abrams traces his love of the unseen mystery -- the heart of Alias, Lost, and the upcoming Cloverfield -- back to its own magical beginnings, which may or may not include an early obsession with magic, the love of a supportive grandfather, or his own unopened Mystery Box.

"As a boy, JJ Abrams was fascinated with magic. As a television writer, director, and producer, he has beguiled audiences with a masterful use of suspense, plot reversals, and special effects."



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Magic Class Feedback: Winter Session

At Tannen’s Magic we just concluded another of session of magic classes. The Magic Classes are held in the store after hours on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The classes were taught by Rich Kameda (Beginner Magic and Card Magic) and David Ferst (Coin Magic). Listed below are some of the comments from students from the Beginner Magic Class taught by Rich Kameda

• “Rich was great, patient, and a good teacher.”
• “As a beginner, I was greatly impressed with the knowledge I came away with.”
• “What did you like? The amount of time that was taken for each student’s questions and I never felt out of place. The pace was excellent and I learned a lot.”
• “I liked the variety of tricks.”
• “Classes were intimate, clear; very well explained and fun. Each subsequent class included review of previous tricks.”
• “I liked the individual attention given to the students.”
• “Rich is a clear and entertaining teacher and a great magician too.”

If you’re interested in the classes more classes will be held at Tannen’s Magic in May. Come join us!

Louis Tannen: Valentine's Day

Did you know the founder of Tannen's Magic was born on Feburary 14, 1909.