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  1. RickEverhart

    Book Recommendation - "Sleights of Mind"

    http://www.sleightsofmind.com/ This book is not for a young or new student in magic. It is very heavy into how our brains process magic and how effects fool us time and time again. It is by far one of my top 3 magic books for all time right now. Up there with Strong Magic and Maximum...
  2. RickEverhart

    Are We Ever Satisfied?

    I was bored last night and so I seriously went to about 8 different magic websites and looked through EVERY single page to see what else is out there that I don't have that could make my act even better. I spent 3 hours drooling over the "next best thing". Am I the only one like this or do...
  3. RickEverhart

    Yesterday's Gig - Bring on the Rain!

    So every worker knows that eventually if you perform enough shows, things are going to happen beyond your control. Yesterday I was performing at a 4 year olds birthday party which the client insisted be outdoors and the weather looked fabulous for Ohio weather...ha ha. They wanted a half...
  4. RickEverhart

    Pegasus Farm Gig

    Hi Fellas, Saturday I performed 3 hours of strolling at an outdoor Farm Park. They had hired me for a their Family Fun Day from 2:00-5:00 PM. There were horse shows, pig races, kiddie jump houses, food booths, etc. I packed the following 3 sets in my pockets. I checked the wind outside...
  5. RickEverhart

    Hung Out with David Stone Some This Weekend

    This past weekend was the Battle of Magicians in Canton, Ohio. There were many great magicians there from all over but the guy who impressed me the most was in fact David Stone. His coin work is the best in the world. His lecture blew anyone away that I have seen to date and I have seen quite a...
  6. RickEverhart

    Pictures from the Gig I Promised You Guys

    Here are just a few of the pictures from the 40 kid birthday party I did last Thursday night. Enjoy.
  7. RickEverhart

    Just Returned from a HUGE birthday gig.

    Hey guys and gals, I just returned from a pretty big birthday party gig in which the client wanted a 45 minute magic show and a half hour of balloon animals afterwards. 40 children ranging from age 7-11, two teens, a grandma, 3 mothers, and the father of the birthday girl Start Time: 7:00 PM...
  8. RickEverhart

    Josh Jay's One Man Show UNREAL

    Hey fellas, I just returned from a small private showing of Joshua Jay's UNREAL show which is about to tour the U.S. It was here in my hometown of Canton, Ohio where Josh is originally from. I sat front row with my wife and enjoyed the one hour production. I must say Josh put in countless...
  9. RickEverhart

    Ed Ellis Raw Footage - Reposted

    Hi Guys, As many of you know, my mentor is Ed Ellis. Some people love his style and some hate it. Either way he has helped me grow tremendously as a performer. He has performed in Vegas, Hollywood, The Magic Castle for over 20 years, and Blackpool England. He and I shot some raw footage a few...
  10. RickEverhart

    Keith Fields Lecture last night

    I had the privilege of attending Keith Field's lecture last night at our local IBM / club meeting. His comical personality and accent were hilarious. He is originally from London but now lives in Detroit. None of his material was knuckle busting and his chop cup routine was top notch. If anyone...
  11. RickEverhart

    Review of Magic Series 2011 Part 2 - Shane Black

    "Magic Series Part 2 offers some great practical effects. Do NOT pass these up as "throw aways". These are real workers, as Shane has used them for years entertaining audiences in a loud venue. " "This is simple magic that hits hard visually. Matched is similar to the classic match book trick...
  12. RickEverhart

    MagiFest

    Hey Fellas, if any of you had the chance to go to Magi Fest in Columbus Ohio this past weekend....it was phenomenal. The professional close up show was the best I've EVER seen. Johnny Ace Palmer "killed" as well as Asi Wind. Gregory Wilson was hilarious all weekend, Rick Merril and his pen...
  13. RickEverhart

    I WON! Magician of the Year

    Hey fellas, I just thought I'd share some good news I received tonight. My IBM ring of about 30 guys voted me magician of the year. Here's a pic.
  14. RickEverhart

    Vegas Baby...Vegas

    Okie Dokie...so now that I have your attention. I am heading to Vegas for the first time ever in July and need to know a few things. Perhaps Mr. Draven and a few others can lend me some info. I am only going for 3 days with my wife and another couple. Now...for starters, unfortunately this...
  15. RickEverhart

    Magi Fest in Ohio Anyone?

    Will anyone here be attending Magi Fest in Columbus, Ohio this year? I will be there all 3 days and would love to meet any other Theory11 members. Let me know. I have a friend competing in the teen category close up contest who I think is going to blow some people away. The kid has some...
  16. RickEverhart

    Go the Extra Mile

    Hey fellas...just returned from a birthday party gig for two twin boys turning 5 years old. Let me give you the run down so that the title makes sense. As per the contract agreement, my performance was to begin at 3:00. It was to be a birthday party for two young children and there were to...
  17. RickEverhart

    And Another One Bites The Dust....Da Da Da

    Alright fellas, today I am saddened that yet another Brick and Mortar Magic shop within my city limits has closed its doors. It is the 2nd one in 2 years. I understand that running a magic shop in a location where you have to pay overhead costs, utilities, and such can be very difficult. Even...
  18. RickEverhart

    Amish Gig

    Hey Guys, What's happening? I promised you I would do a review of tonight's Amish Gig so here it goes. 4:15 PM I pull out of my drive with hand written instructions because my GPS cannot even locate the gig site which is just about an hour away in the middle of nowhere, Ohio. The gig...
  19. RickEverhart

    Tough Kid's Show Today

    Hey fellas, Just returned from a birthday party gig for two young boys (brothers). One boy turned 6 and the other turned 4 today. I charged $100 for a half hour show with the understanding that there would just be 12-15 children. Normally if they want a 45 minute show or there is going to...
  20. RickEverhart

    Magic Trip Photos

    Our IBM ring took a road trip this past Tuesday to Marshall Michigan and Colon Michigan. In Marshall we visited the American Museum of Magic and in Colon we went to Abbott's Magic Shop and then to the famous cemetary where many famous magicians are buried. In the pics you will see some...
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