Sad to report the passing of Lubor Fiedler..
The world of magic has lost one of it’s top innovators and inventors with the passing of Lubor Fiedler. More details later…
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Inside the Houdini-Industrial Complex: The surprising, secret influence of the great escape artist
By Rachel Shteir for SALON
There are two take-aways from the largest auction of Harry Houdini memorabilia in a decade—it netted over $500,000— that happened recently at Potter and Potter auction house in Chicago. The first is that in our decidedly unmagical age, Americans are more fascinated than ever by the great twentieth-century escape artist. There is plenty of evidence for my theory besides the auction, including, beginning this past Monday, the History Channel miniseries starring Adrien Brody as Houdini. (Other high-profile projects near launch date include a Broadway musical supposedly starring Hugh Jackman as Houdini and a book about the escape artist’s relationship with the psychic Margery by the screenwriter David Jaher.)
The allure of Houdini should not be surprising. Since his death in 1926, the escape artist has never been out of fashion. As Adrien Brody put it in a TV interview, Houdini resonated with immigrants trying to achieve the American Dream. His achievements touch nearly every important domain of the twentieth century, including aviation and cinema.
But there is one irritating thing about Houdiniana today that also dates back to his life: the code of secrecy mystifying his tricks…
The Mind Control Freaks
Prepare to be dazed and amazed by Discovery Channel’s brand new, original series, The Mind Control Freaks. The 10-part series introduces four new experts to Discovery Channel as they expose the inner workings of the most familiar, beguiling and interesting topic in the world: our minds. A man forgets his fiancée; strangers give away their car keys; a 230-pound boxer becomes unable to crush a polystyrene cup – see it to believe it on The Mind Control Freaks, premiering on Discovery Channel on Wednesday, September 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Magician Misty Lee is the First and Only Female Staff Medium at Hollywood’s Magic Castle..
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 02, 2014
At the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, famed Los Angeles magician Misty Lee has the unique distinction of being the first and only female staff Medium. Throughout the Magic Castle’s 50 year history, Misty Lee is the first female magician to hold such a position.
“I’m deeply honored to be the staff Medium at the Magic Castle,” says Misty Lee. “Even since I was a child, magic has fascinated me. By being at the Magic Castle, I can fascinate guests in much the same way.”
At the Magic Castle, Misty Lee performs Houdini Séances, in which she fuses dark arts, deception, and spiritualism-based traditions and ceremonies to connect audience members with Harry Houdini. During the act, Misty Lee blends elements of Victorian spiritualism with modern close-up magic techniques to create an experience which entertains and captivates her guests.
Additionally, during Misty Lee’s performance, guests can see magic wands, handcuffs, personal correspondences, and other artifacts owned by the great Harry Houdini.
“At the Magic Castle, I’ve been afforded the unique opportunity to perform amongst artifacts owned by Harry Houdini himself,” says Misty Lee. “The séance is a fun, informative, and thrilling experience for my guests, and, as the staff Medium at the Magic Castle, I’m proud to be able to take them on such an adventure.”
Misty Lee is a Los Angeles magician, illusionist, voice-actress, Séance Medium, Human Lie Detector, and expert in all things occult. When not performing at the world-famous Magic Castle as the establishment’s first female staff Medium, Misty Lee is a professional voice-actress who can he heard in an array of cartoons and video games, including the award-winning games The Last of Us and BioShock Infinite. In her spare time, Misty Lee volunteers for animal rescues and has recently written and performed in “Escape,” a PSA raising awareness against domestic violence.
To contact Misty Lee for a corporate performance, television appearance, magic consultation, or voice over performance, please visit http://mistylee.com/.