Magic Roadshow

Few figures in the TV community are currently as white hot as Greg Berlanti. His work in the Arrow-verse is unparalleled, and he has become a mainstay of The CW’s recent creative push. The fascinating part is that Berlanti has developed a reputation for consistency in an industry that does not always lend itself to such qualities – particularly when it comes to the superhero genre. However, his latest project will see him take on a different kind of hero altogether, as he has officially sold a new pilot about a magician working for the FBI. Yes, you read that outlandish premise correctly, and we’re already so intrigued by it. Read more..

http://www.cinemablend.com/television/1614840/arrows-greg-berlanti-just-sold-a-drama-about-a-magician-joining-the-fbi

It was January 27, 1908, at the Columbia Theater in St. Louis and Harry Houdini was about to debut his first theatrical performance. The great master of illusion stepped inside of an over-size milk can, sloshing gallons of water on to the stage. Houdini was about to do something that looked like a really bad idea.

The can had already been poked, prodded and turned upside down to prove to the audience that there was no hole beneath the stage. Houdini was handcuffed with his hands in front of him. His hair was parted down the middle and he wore a grave expression on his face. His blue bathing suit revealed an exceptional physique. Holding his breath, he squeezed his entire body into the water-filled can as the lid was attached and locked from the outside with six padlocks. A cabinet was wheeled around the can to hide it from view.

Time ticked away as the audience waited for Harry Houdini to drown.

Two minutes later, a panting and dripping Houdini emerged from behind the cabinet. The can was still padlocked. During his lifetime, nobody ever managed to figure out how he had escaped. Read more at:

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/harry-houdini-ingenious-innovator-didnt-want-anybody-know-180961078/

Secret Houdini Footage..  https://youtu.be/suirIT9F_MY

Below.. Harry Houdini Divers Suit.. June 30th,1917 US Patent 1370316

( By Kerry Shorr ) On January 25, magical wunderkind and part-time West Palm Beacher Adam Trent will bring more than sleight of hand to the Crest Theatre in Delray Beach.

Mixing mind-bending magic with music, dance, and comedy, Trent has created a modern marvel with his show, aptly titled The Futurist.

Ahead of the happenings, PBI spoke to the entertainer, who recently performed in The Illusionists on Broadway, reveals his most elaborate feat and what gets his blood pumping.

PBI: How is your show different from other magic acts?

Trent: I combine magic with music, comedy, audience participation, and technology that we are all familiar with. I try to make magic entertaining first and tricky second. I really put a lot of trust in my audience as the majority of my show uses volunteers from the audience. It’s really a variety show that uses magic as the driving force.  Read more…

http://www.palmbeachillustrated.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.details&ArticleId=5579