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We Ain't Afraid of No Street Closings
July 1, 2010
While most cities are rolling out the carpet to welcome new businesses, Clawson is going to close its streets - first to have a parade on July 5th, then again July 10th to show a free movie, and then yet again August 14th for a car show. I know it's a terrible inconvenience for the people who can't take the interstates that go right by us in every single direction, but this is a city built on entertainment. It's more important that you enjoy yourself while you're here than actually be able to get through to Troy or Birmingham or wherever you're really going.
Hello, I'm Paul from Wunderground Magic where we're trying to revisit those heady days of yore when people came to Clawson for the "pleasure palace" atmosphere (only now we have craft brewers rather than bathtub gin.) I'm going to be on the streets with the Mighty Wunderground Street Performers and Rubber Chicken Wranglers the evening of July 10 for Cinema in the streets. It promises to be a spectacular extravaganza of magical entertainment followed by a free showing of the original Ghostbusters movie. Then the next morning I'll be over at the Clawson City Park for the Farmer's Markets on July 11. If you can't see me live, and are lucky enough to own a television, I'll be taping a show on July 8 that will be aired (cabled) later this month. Watch this space for details.
In other news: You've given us great feedback about the Secret Sale and the Discount Dungeon, but I keep hearing "What about new stuff?" Now, frankly I thought that's what the whole main floor of the shop was for, so I've arranged for even newer, new stuff. Some of this stuff is so new, it hasn't even been advertised yet. Some of this stuff is so new it hasn't been performed on television yet. Some of this stuff is so new, it hasn't even been invented yet (but we keep that stuff in the dungeons.) I'm not talking about a few tricks here and there either this is thousands of dollars of new stuff. We call them the First Wuns.
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Tuesday Tutorials
Make a date with the Wunderground for Tuesday Tutorials on Tuesdays from 6:30PM until 8PM in the secret dungeons deep under the halls of Wunderground Magic, where shadows lie. Tuesday Tutorials are open to those 14 and older. Reservations are not necessary (though you may entertain reservations of your own.) Pay at the door.
Adult Magic Tutorial
First Tuesday - July 6
Topic: Street Magic
Just in time for the Cinema in the Streets we'll be teaching you how to perform magic in the streets, when you're up close and surrounded. Come and learn to perform, then come back on Saturday to entertain and watch a great movie.
Cost is just $20, which includes all necessary props except money.
Entertainer Tutorial
Second Tuesday - July 13
Topic: Beginning Balloon Sculpture
This workshop will have you twisting balloons into amazing shapes such as dogs and rabbits and mice and birds. Making balloon animals is great entertainment by itself or as a supplement to your regular show.
Cost is just $20, which includes the balloons.
Advanced Adult Workshop -
Third Tuesday - July 20
Topic: Learn How to Cheat
This month we have a special instructor, legendary card worker, and cheat , Dan Fishman. Dan is the best card worker in Michigan, possibly the Midwest, and he'll be teaching you not only how to spot dishonest gambling moves but how to perform them as well. (Though we strongly recommend you only use this for entertainment purposes.) Learn about false dealing, such as second dealing, bottom dealing and other kinds of crooked deals; as well as crooked gambling devices, strategies of card cheats, false shuffles, marked cards, and other cheating gaffs.
Cost is $30 and includes a regular deck of cards but no other props
Children’s Magic Classes
Every Saturday morning from 10 until 11 AM
Classes for children ages 7 through 13 are held in the Wunderground Magic Academy. When you sign up you will get a wand, a performance mat, and a box to hold the magic props we will give you as you progress through the course. Because children are active, we use a punch card system, so they can get all the lessons you've paid for, even if they can't come every week. Sign up today because the one who must not be named isn't getting any weaker.
Thursday Sessions
Every Thursday Evening
We’re open until 8 on Thursday evenings. Come out and share, learn, watch, or just discuss magic. Bring your own props. We’ll supply common items such as cards, rope, rubber bands, mats, and a mysterious place to gather.
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Events
Magic Museum Announces Summer of Magic Lecture Series
The American Museum of Magic is pleased to announce Behind the Curtain, a history of magic lecture series. Presented by magician, author, and magic historian, Dennis Laub, the series will tell stories and show rare artifacts related to the most unusual and interesting magicians and mystery entertainers in history. The three part series will be presented at 7 p.m. on July 15, July 29 and August 26 at the Museum’s Lund Research Library located at 111 E. Mansion St. in Marshall, Michigan. Seating is limited and it’s recommended that tickets be purchased in advance, either at the Museum’s admission desk or by calling (269) 781-7570.
ABBOTT'S 73rd MAGIC GET TOGETHER..AUG 4,5,6,7 2010
Look who also is already booked for the 73rd Get Together: The Saturday show is set with...David Williamson, John Carney, Tina Lenert, Mike Caveney, and Chris Hart!!!! Also set are Mark and Sheila Cannon in a rare midwest appearance with their escapes, Louisville's TV Weatherman Paul Emmick, and Maria, who will add the female side to our Close Up Show. The Magic Kat Himself, Bob Brizendine is getting off the cruise shipslong enough to make one of his rare magic convention appearance.He'll surprise the Colon audience with his original comedy routines. Tim and Robin Balster present shows that are nonstop quality entertainment. Each of their artistic productions feature an awesome display of magic, illusion, audience participation and comedy, skillfully woven together with music, special effects and dance, to create an incredible performance experience. Keith Fields is new to the Abbott Stage, but this comedy magician from England is bringing a stage act, close up act and lecture to Colon. Keith was also the Close Up Magician of the year in The Magic Circle Contest a few years ago. David Williamson, John Carney, and Mark Cannon will also lecture and Williamson and Carney will also perform Closeup.
Advanced registration $150.00 (Price Goes Up to $160 in May) http://www.magicgettogether.com/
MagiCelebration 2010 - August 4 - 7th
This competing convention is run by one of the other magic shops in Colon, MI (population 1227) at the same time as the Abbott's Get Together described above. I wouldn't miss any part of the Get Together to see this, but as long as you're in town, you might take a look during the slow times. And while you're there, stop by to see if Sterlini has his store open.
http://www.colonmichiganmagic.com/Home_Page.html and http://www.sterlinimagic.com/
Aaron Balcom :: Rock & Roll Meets Grand Illusion! - Aug 13
Join multi award-winning illusionist, Aaron Balcom for an unforgettable evening of magical mayhem! "Rock & Roll Meets Grand Illusion!" is the ultimate combination of modern pop culture, with dancing, special effects and mind bending, grand illusion!
Mirage Hall, 16980 18 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038
http://aaronbalcomillusion.eventbrite.com
Motor City Close-Up Convention
Save the dates November 12-14, 2010 for The Motor City Convention, featuring Danny Archer, Michael Vincent, Caleb Wiles, and Steven Youell. This year's line-up is awesome. They all do excellent magic. More information is on the website: http://www.johnlukamagic.com
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Wunder What's New?
See it first! Get it first! Do it first!
This month we're excited to introduce "First Wuns," an opportunity for you to preview new magic before its wide release. We have a special shipment of ground breaking, state of the art magical props that will have you performing the latest and greatest magical effects before anyone else. You might see some of these items advertised in magazines or on the internet in the upcoming weeks.
But we only have one of each, and they're only here for thirty days after that they vanish and you get to preview more new stuff.
Each month we'll introduce new items for your consideration. If you like them, we may order more later, but for now they are limited, and we've already had a fight in the shop over who gets the only copy of The Hawk.
There's a lot of effects, and they're not for beginners, so I'm just going to list what we have.
3 Fly III (with DVD) by Daryl - Trick $19.95
Amazing Mystical Vanishing Bandana (Standard Version) by Robert Haas and Magic Enhancer- Trick $35.00
Animal Bands by Liam Montier and Big Blind Media - Trick $15.00
Art of Astonishment Volume 1 by Paul Harris - Book $45.00
Art of Astonishment Volume 2 by Paul Harris - Book $45.00
Art of Astonishment Volume 3 by Paul Harris - Book $45.00
Bisection by Andrew Mayne - DVD $20.00
Branded (Mini and Regular Bic Gimmicks and DVD) by Tim Trono - Trick $40.00
Butterfly Blizzard (Props and DVD) by Jeff McBride and Alan Wong - DVD $48.50
Cardiograph (BLUE) by Wayne Dobson and JB Magic - DVD $20.00
Cardiograph (red) by Wayne Dobson and JB Magic - DVD $20.00
Cataclysm by Brian Caswell & Alakazam - DVD $24.50
Checkers Necklace by Mikame - Trick $78.00
Club Sandwich by Andrew Normansell and JB Magic - DVD $20.00
Coin Flux by Wayne Dobson and JB Magic - DVD $35.00
Color Changing Knife (Yellow & Amber) by Rodger Lovins - Trick $25.00
Comet by Edo - Trick $75.00
Dis Jointed by Joe Russell - DVD $20.00
Enchanted Cube by Fooler Dooler - Trick $40.00
Fan2c by R. Paul Wilson and Dan & Dave Buck - DVD $20.00
Fiber Optics Extended by Richard Sanders - DVD $40.00
Five Card Opener (DVD and Cards) by Bill Abbott - DVD $79.95
Freak 2.0 by Will Houstoun - DVD $14.95
Freefall by Andrew Mayne - DVD $15.00
Gecko by Jim Rosenbaum - Trick $66.00
Ghost Vision by Andrew Mayne - DVD $14.95
Gut Buster by Andrew Mayne - Trick $75.00
Heirloom (With DVD and Props) by Colin Miller, Jamie Badman, and Alakazam - DVD $34.95
iDeck By Noel Qualter and Alakazam - Trick $80.00
Identity (With Gimmicks) by Richard Sanders - DVD $29.95
Illusion EFX by Andrew Mayne - DVD $25.00
Improved Deluxe Baby Gag by Devin Knight - Trick $29.95
In Half by Andrew Mayne - DVD $25.00
Interlace by Richard Sanders - Trick $79.95
Karnival Deck by Big Blind Media - Trick $8.00
Karnival Midnight Deck by Big Blind Media - Trick $8.00
Karnival Renegades Deck by Big Blind Media - Trick $8.00
Knife thru Coat by Mikame - Trick $50.00
Lance Burton's Magic Made Easy! Volume 1 - DVD $19.95
Levitator by Andrew Mayne - DVD $19.95
Light Storm by Andrew Mayne - Book $14.95
Masterminds Volume One by Criss Angel - DVD $30.00
Mind Scanner by Boris Wild - Trick $34.95
Mindfreak Ultimate Magic Kit by Criss Angel - Trick $69.95
No Tear by Mark Mason and JB Magic - DVD $25.00
Optical Rope by Mark Mason and JB Magic - DVD $20.00
Outcased by Peter Eggink and JB Magic - DVD $30.00
Paul Harris Presents Daniel Garcia Project Vol #1 by Daniel Garcia - DVD $35.00
Paul Harris Presents Daniel Garcia Project Vol #2 by Daniel Garcia - DVD $35.00
Paul Harris Presents Daniel Garcia Project Vol #3 by Daniel Garcia - DVD $35.00
Paul Harris Presents Hand Out 500 by Steve Haynes - DVD $34.95
Paul Harris Presents SLR Slims: New Style Refills for Paul Harris SLR - Tricks $12.00
Paul Harris Presents SLR Souvenir Linking Rubber Bands (DVD, Slim bands) by Paul Harris - DVD $35.00
Paul Harris Presents The Hawk 2.0 (With Gimmicks) by Alexander Kolle - DVD $39.95
Paul Harris Presents Torn by Daniel Garcia - DVD $35.00
Paul Harris PresentsTitan's Finger (Twist) by Titanas - DVD $34.95
Prohibition 2.0 (2 DVD Set) by Charlie Justice and Jeff Pierce - DVD $24.95
Puncture (Quarter) by Alex Linian - Trick $25.00
Razorwire by Andrew Mayne - Book $15.00
Russian Roulegg by Quique Marduk - Trick $55.00
SAS (Signed And SandWiched) by Mark Mason and JB Magic - DVD $20.00
Shoet (Red) by Mark Southworth and Mark Mason and JB Magic - Trick $25.00
Shoet by Mark Southworth and Mark Mason and JB Magic - Trick $25.00
Shrinker by Andrew Mayne - Trick $150.00
Sick by Ponta The Smith- DVD $34.95
Smart Ass (Props and DVD) by Bill Abbott - DVD $60.00
Specter Cabinet by Andrew Mayne - Book $14.95
Tag by Chastain Criswell and JB Magic - DVD $20.00
Tagged by Richard Sanders - DVD $29.95
Tarantula (With DVD) by Yigal Mesika - Trick $49.95
The Classic Magic of Michael Vincent (3 DVD Set) - DVD $70.00
The Thing Platinum Edition (DVD, Props, CD) by Bill Abbott - DVD $200.00
Thread by Wayne Houchin - DVD $30.00
Trio by Astor - Trick $99.95
Triple Impact version 2.0 w/DVD Alakazam - Tricks $23.00
Voodoo Box by Andrew Mayne - Book $14.95
Wizard School 2 by Andrew Mayne - DVD $20.00
Wizard School by Andrew Mayne - DVD $15.00
Word In A Million by Nicholas Einhorn and JB Magic- DVD $20.00
WOW by Katsuya Masuda - Trick $55.00
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And Finally
The Wunderground Magic Street Performers and Rubber Chicken Wranglers is off to an auspicious start. As one member remarked "'em chickens 'er bouncy thangs."
The next event for The Mighty Wunderground Magic Street Performers and Rubber Chicken Wranglers will be Cinema in the Streets. Held right smack in the middle of the streets of Clawson on Saturday, July 10. This year they will be showing Ghostbusters, so imagine effects you can do with a haunted theme. I built a window illusion that looks like a translucent "Slimer" floating in mid air.
If you would like to work the crowd from five in the evening until it gets dark enough to show the movie send me your email address, and I will let you know more specifics of the events as they are about to occur.
The movie is free, but if you don't bring your own chairs you may end up sitting on pavement. The entertainment is free as well, but I have awesome Wunderground shirts for the performers. The jokes are free and worth every penny.
Take care,
Paul
P.S. Call Wunderground Magic, Inc. to make your next event magical. Hurry, magicians are disappearing quickly!
Wunderground Magic, Inc.
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16 S. Main St., Clawson, MI 48017
Phone: (248) 280-5925
Web: http://www.wundergroundmagicshop.com
Store hours: Tues, Wed, Fri 11-6; Thurs 11-8; Sat 11-5; Sun 12-5; Mon Closed
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