Columnist: Mike Rogers ONLY TWICE by Mike Rogers I only saw him twice, both times occurred in the same day, but how different each time was. It happened during a combined IBM-SAM convention in New York City. I believe the year was 1964. New York City also hosted a WorldÃs Fair during that year. I […]
Columnist: Mike Rogers EDI BULL by Mike Rogers Here’s a trick. I can call Magic, Inc. from any location in the country and I’ve never known their phone number. Curious? Read on ……. My last offering in this series of columns for GMN discussed a cell telephone effect called High Tech Wizard. The idea came […]
Columnist: Mike Rogers The Pitch THE PITCH: Opinion by Mike Rogers In the overall of magicdom this is not of extreme importance, yet it does deserve some discussion. I’m talking about the patter lines we magicians use when performing card magic, or what we call in the trade show business “the pitch.” First, let’s admit […]
Columnist: Mike Rogers By Mike Rogers There is an oddity with cards from the U.S. Playing Card Company that has bugged me for several years. Even though I’ve singled out USPC the oddity also exists with cards from other companies. It’s simply this: Look at the six cards in the picture below. The three cards […]
Columnist: Mike Rogers Double Lift-Downs Change Mike Rogers Does magic literature really need more drivel devoted to the Double Lift? Perhaps not, but here goes. What I’m about to describe has two extremely strong points in its favor. First, though there is a get-ready action this motion is done well in advance and is invisibly […]
Columnist: Mike Rogers Editor’s Note: This week Mike provides good natured fun at the expense of himself and the infamous “magic conventioneer.” We hope you’ll enjoy this lighthearted article. By Mike Rogers In my opinion one of the most evil gadgets to ever invade and interfere with the art of conjuring is the computer. Almost […]
Columnist: Mike Rogers by Mike Rogers For many years I have presented a Magic Square in various ways, mostly using it on client company literature. I have also used it in a card counting demonstration during a gambling routine if you can believe that. The Square I use is from the Allerton book and is […]
Columnist: Mike Rogers Double-Faced Helpers Back in June 1986 I was honored for the second time by being the cover subject of the MUM magazine. It’s great for the ego, but I’m the first to admit that carrying a copy of that issue, combined with two bucks, will only get me a beer in any […]
Columnist: Mike Rogers by Mike Rogers Everyone who knew Dai Vernon could relate an anecdote. Here’s another. When entering into a conversation about the Cups and Balls it is difficult not to include something about Dai Vernon. For some it’s even more difficult to have any magic conversation without including something about Cups and Balls. […]
Columnist: Mike Rogers Mike Rogers – Ethics 101 Ethics 101 by Mike Rogers How many times have you seen close up shows at magic functions where performers leave behind a pile of salt, a wet table cloth, a table covered with cut up playing cards, or any other similar mess? Should the succeeding performer work […]
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