Ultimate Showdown of Magicians
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Are you kidding me...How are David Williamson & Ricky Jay not on the list? Please!
On the list - John Carney, Mac King, Amazing Jonathon, Johnny Thompson, Penn and Teller, Bill Malone and Mullica...maybe not in that order. However, I would STILL take the guys on my list, over any guy in your list.
On the list - John Carney, Mac King, Amazing Jonathon, Johnny Thompson, Penn and Teller, Bill Malone and Mullica...maybe not in that order. However, I would STILL take the guys on my list, over any guy in your list.
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Ummm...thanks - So I guesss it is Ricky Jay and David Williamson - which I still think are stand outs amongst the rest.
Thanks for your correction - because what would have happened if somebody missed a few names on a long list. Wow - I am so glad people like you are there William.
Thanks for your correction - because what would have happened if somebody missed a few names on a long list. Wow - I am so glad people like you are there William.
I'm so glad that people like me are here too! Besides, not my fault that you didn't take the time to read the list before making a snarky remark.
Also, if you would, please leave the sarcasm at the door. It's not needed. This is suppost to be a fun thread.
I've added into the list your sugestions post edit.
Also, if you would, please leave the sarcasm at the door. It's not needed. This is suppost to be a fun thread.
I've added into the list your sugestions post edit.
Everyone of these guys are relevent to the growth of magic and contribute in there own way. Impossible to answer this question.
Shane B.
Shane B.
well I have been fooled a lot of times, the diference is that I do not brag saying that "there isn't a trick in the world that can fool me" so, that's why I make emphasis on the way that "the professor" fooled houdini...
don't take this as an offense, My respect for the man
David Williamson for SURE! Just saw him perform twice this week... It made me believe in magic and comedy again.
Also... Tommy Wonder.
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OH FOR SURE KATIE - Tommy Wonder!
I have seen David Williamson many times...but twice in one week - SPOILED Katie, spoiled!
Where was it that you saw him? He never fails to make me want to be more - I have tried to be like him with my magic since day 1...I wish he had more than one book.
I have seen David Williamson many times...but twice in one week - SPOILED Katie, spoiled!
Where was it that you saw him? He never fails to make me want to be more - I have tried to be like him with my magic since day 1...I wish he had more than one book.
None of the above.
Chan Canasta. He was a British mentalist in the 1950s. In my opinion, he was one of the most amazing performers of his time. He incorporated a passion for sleight-of-hand and mentalism and revolutionized the craft with (un)believable presentation. You can tell that the likes of Max Maven, Derren Brown, and other modern headliners draw a lot of influence from Canasta's work. He was also one of the first people to bring magic and mentalism to a commercial audience through television. He was very, very good. His performances were constructed artistically in a very methodical manner. It seemed like each effect consistently built off one another psychologically, so the overall impression one got at the end of a show was that of a miracle worker. There are a few audiotapes and old footage of him doing card magic and mentalism. I can recommend learning a thing or two by getting your hands on them.
RS.
Chan Canasta. He was a British mentalist in the 1950s. In my opinion, he was one of the most amazing performers of his time. He incorporated a passion for sleight-of-hand and mentalism and revolutionized the craft with (un)believable presentation. You can tell that the likes of Max Maven, Derren Brown, and other modern headliners draw a lot of influence from Canasta's work. He was also one of the first people to bring magic and mentalism to a commercial audience through television. He was very, very good. His performances were constructed artistically in a very methodical manner. It seemed like each effect consistently built off one another psychologically, so the overall impression one got at the end of a show was that of a miracle worker. There are a few audiotapes and old footage of him doing card magic and mentalism. I can recommend learning a thing or two by getting your hands on them.
RS.