FORGOTTEN HENNING (TWO): THE FLOATING KIDDIE CAR
Doug Henning’s Floating Kiddie Car was from his 1984 tour, and was never performed on television. Here it is, from the stage show.
FORGOTTEN HENNING (ONE): THE TUNNEL ILLUSION
Doug Henning’s Tunnel Illusion is forgotten today; it wasn’t included in a television show. Now, you can watch it, from his Broadway show.
WHAT WE HIDE: “WILL, THE WITCH AND THE WATCHMAN” FROM BACKSTAGE (PART THREE)
A look at Maskelyne’s famous play, circa 1865 to 1917. It was the most famous example of magic combined with plot.
WHAT WE HIDE: “WILL, THE WITCH AND THE WATCHMAN” FROM THE STALLS (PART TWO)
You can watch a performance of “Will, the Witch and the Watchman” from 1997, the only time it’s been seen in the last 50 years.
WHAT WE HIDE: “WILL, THE WITCH AND THE WATCHMAN” FROM THE STALLS (PART ONE)
A look at Maskelyne’s famous play, circa 1865 to 1917. It was the most famous example of magic combined with plot.
WHAT WE HIDE: THE MELODY OF THURSTON’S LEVITATION
Here’s a chance to hear the music that accompanied Thurston’s legendary levitation; for many years we couldn’t identify it.
WHAT WE HIDE: HEARTLESS-NESS
Over ten years ago, Jim’s illusion, Heartless, was premiered by Alex Ramon; it represented a different approach to illusions, and a different emphasis on the prop.
WHAT WE HIDE: THE MAGICIAN, THE BANANA STALK, AND THE NAZI
Doc Rockwell, magician and comedian, was a one-of-a-kind American star. His son was a one-of-a-kind American monster.
WHAT WE HIDE: DISHONESTY, TRUTH, AND THE RED CHAIRS
Is it a political scandal or a magic show? “Lessons in Dishonesty” was a layered confession about truth and deception.
WHAT WE HIDE: THE DREAM IN MID-AIR
The story behind Hilliard’s feud with Kellar, and the single word that allowed Hilliard to take his revenge!