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Q&A with Tricked Magician Ben Hanlin..

Q&A with Tricked Magician Ben Hanlin..

Kristin Brzoznowski and TV Real interview Ben Hanlin of TRICKED fame..

 Ben Hanlin, the host of ITV Studios’Tricked, spoke with TV Real about the universal language of magic and about what sets him apart from other magicians in the field.

Trickster Ben Hanlin has been conjuring up mischief with his own unique blend of magic and entertainment. In the series Tricked, produced by ITV Studios for ITV2, he pranks unsuspecting celebrities and members of the public alike, and their reactions are captured on hidden camera.Tricked is distributed as a format and finished show by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.

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Colon to host Michigan Magic Day..

Colon to host Michigan Magic Day..

For 44 years, Michigan Magic Day has rotated to various locations around the state, but never to the Magic Capital of the World.

Colon..

For 44 years, Michigan Magic Day has rotated to various locations around the state, but never to the Magic Capital of the World.

That will change in April, when the largest gathering of Michigan illusionists and magicians descends upon Colon for the two-day event.

The Colon-based International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 386 will serve as host of the event, set for April 11-12.

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Criss Angel reveals secrets and surprises of ‘Magic Jam’ debuting next week at Luxor

Criss Angel reveals secrets and surprises of ‘Magic Jam’ debuting next week at Luxor

We can always depend on Robin Leach to publish something ‘magical’ in the Las Vegas Sun.. 

Despite still being in recovery and rehab from intensive 3-hour-plus shoulder surgery, magician Criss Angel vows that his new show “Magic Jam” will premiere on schedule one week from tonight.

“It’s been a dream for many years,” he said. “I promise you that it will be the best of the best from my friends in magic who are the most talented of artists in its different disciplines.”

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Protecting Magic Secrets Can be Tricky Proposition

Protecting Magic Secrets Can be Tricky Proposition

Reported by Hao Nan for China Daily..

One of China’s most popular acts has grown hesitant of performing because his illusions lack proper legal protection

 Internationally renowned magician Lu Chen is a staple of the annual Chinese New Year’s Gala, his illusions inspiring many to seek out the secrets behind them.

This is what has Lu worried, the magician said.

One of China’s most popular acts, Lu has performed his magic tricks in the annual gala four times. But he has grown hesitant to return to stage this year because his illusions lack proper legal protection...

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