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Harry Potter wasn't the first magic maker named Potter. Meet Richard Potter an American magician that actually lived and practiced the mystical arts of illusion.

This article shares information on the top magicians of all time.

If you are strapped for birthday party ideas, here are 10 exclusively for boys. The point is to put an unique twist on a tried and true formula.

From levitating to performing death defying hoaxes, Criss Angel does it all.

Ever wish you could have seen Harry Houdini perform his magic? You can with a boxed set of Houdini's movies. Betcha didn't know he made three discs worth of movies, did you?

This article gives a brief background on the life and death of the famous magician. It also outlines information regarding a new attempt to get the body exhumed to prove once and for all how Houdini died.

This summer promises to be magical as the Criss Angel Mindfreak season premiere launches on June 5th. Cameron Diaz might also have a magical summer since it is rumored that she and the postmodern Houdini are dating.

In addition to his fascinating illusions and magic tricks, Criss Angel is a talented and skilled musician and stuntman who is extremely close to his family. Read this informative article for facts on the multi talented star of Criss Angel Mindfreak.

Just a short look at how Magicians are still imitating the most well known escape artist of all time.

An exclusive club only open to practitioners of trickery and grand illusions, the Magic Castle is devoted to promoting the art and history of magicians past and present.

A recent Associated Press poll showed that more and more individuals believe in ghosts and UFO's.

Maybe it was inevitable that a longstanding art form would have its rebels eventually. Name one art form that hasn't had a maverick come in and either make a mess of things or ultimately make things better (while also making a mess of things)...

With every new expansion set, Magic the Gathering players have to adapt to the new environment. Here are 5 principles from Magic experts that can ease the learning curve and help you win more draft tournaments.

Understanding the game requires understanding its history. You can start understanding by reading this brief outline on the historical content and background of Magic: The Gathering.

If you are interested in playing Magic: The Gathering, here are some simple basics to get you started.

Magic: the Gathering players are very often caught up in their own fame. And of course, one of the only ways that you can do create a name for yourself is to write a lot of articles. But is quantity the same thing as quality?

With the large number of different kinds of Tournaments for the Magic: the Gathering player to participate in, it can be difficult to decide how to approach each event. This article will help you understand the strategic differences between FNMs, PTQs, GPTs, and Drafting

The Junior Super Series is the perfect Magic: the Gathering Tournament. Unfortunately, you must be 15 years old or younger to compete. But, even older Magic players have a good chance of winning prizes if they do it right.

This articles gives a small look into the characteristics of each color in the Magic: the gathering Collectible Card Game.

An old and deservedly unpopular game, Magic: The Gathering for Playstation is a failed attempt at turning the enormously popular card game into a real-time strategy title.

While many players in a jam when it comes to creating their first tournament deck. If you're headed off to a Magic: the Gathering Tournament, you need to read this article to find out how to maximize your chances of winning.

This is an article on how to assist he beginning Magic: the gathering player.

A in-depth discussion of each of the major deck archetypes in Magic: The Gathering, and the cards that make them tick.

This articles tells of my opinion about Magic: the Gathering being satanic.

Magic: The Gathering is a complex game and its rich game play comes from that complexity.

This article goes through the process of building a competitive mono red burn deck in the current Magic The Gathering Standard format.

Trading is the best way to get the cards you need when you play Magic: the Gathering. This is a guide to learning how to get the most value for your cards.

With the plethora of rules and reguations surrounding tournament play for Magic: the Gathering, you really only need to learn two: Play one land, and draw one card.

The Sideboard is the most neglected part of the entire deck design process for almost every Magic: the Gathering Player. This guide will teach you exactly how to get it done right.

Everyone who is anyone in the world of Magic: the Gathering has a Playtesting team. If you want to get extra practice, better ideas, and a group of people you can count on for spare cards, you need a playtesting team.

Magic: the Gathering isn't only about playing in tournaments or winning prizes, it's also about having fun. Give these variations a try the next time you sit down for a pick up game.

This article covers the methods of taking your Magic: the Gathering hobby, and turning it into your Magic: the Gathering Business

When Harry's beloved mother died, Houdini began a long and ultimately unfilled quest to contact his deceased mum. A journey that almost overshadowed his fame as a magician.

Playing Tournament Magic is an intimidating process for the newbie. This guide will give you the guide to getting in and getting the matchups started.

Do you like to play internet Magic decks, or create your own goofy combinations and tricks? This article exposes a number of the different advantages and disadvantages of each.

Magic Online is a virtual translation of the popular collectible card game, Magic: The Gathering. This hot card game has been around for over a decade, with thousands of players - why not check out the free version and see if this game's for you?

Harry Houdini has always been known as the worlds greatest escape artist. He has amazed people throughout history with his inane ability to crawl, squirm, and rotate his way out of anything you could put him into.

One of the biggest follies I see in Magic players is that they have no idea how to playtest their decks, and the majority of the time, they do a downright terrible job of doing it. Understanding how to do it the right way is the key to building successful deck designs.

If you're lucky, you'll be able to spot a cheat right away. If you're not so lucky, you might be playing against them every week without realizing it. Reading this will prepare you for those players so that you may notice the common techniques they use.

One who practices magic; a sorcerer or magician.

tricks you have to see to believe. How Criss Angel performs death and gravity defying stunts on television and in front of live audiences

Magic World Online, still in it's beta phase makes a magical impact on the gaming world

The challenge came on the finale of the national televised show "Phenomenon," when co-host Chris Angel challenged Uri Geller to tell him what was in a sealed envelope, and then Geller started to rattle numbers.

It began in the small town of Appleton, Wisconsin. At least, that's what Weiss told everyone. But, then again, who would want to know that what would become the world's greatest magician was born in a Jewish ghetto?

Lynch envisions seven "Peace Factories" set-up across the globe where he would, in his words, "house the people, feed the people, they do their meditation, and like factory workers doing their program, pumping peace for the world."

Top 10 YouTube.com Magic performances.

So your career as a phony baloney psychic is off to a swimming start. What next? Simple, pull off a miracle on stage and you'll have a show on Broadway in no time

Topping the list: a pregnant man (for real); advertising at its best; the greatest domino fall of gold coins; ...and more!

Despite ironclad proof against the tale, the story of Houdini's demise due to an untimely punch to the stomach persists. Oral passages of the legend, books and movies about Houdini have contributed to the spread of the misinformation.

Two Magicians enter into a battle of wills for the best magic trick in London

Precocious toddlers can unlock an exterior door in seconds ~ learn which style of locks and lock systems are best for keeping toddlers from disappearing out the front door.

Adam Steinfeld is magician/co-Author of Houdini Lives! a supernatural thriller, and believes exuming Houdini's body will bring the wrath of Houdini's spirit.

With summer looming before us, residents of Greenville, South Carolina, are finding more fun activities to do right in their own downtown area. With the number of free activities offered this summer for all ages, no one should be bored.

If you want to know where you may get a glimpse of your favorite star, find out about these famous celebrities who still haunt America!

You know Arthur Conan Doyle as the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Did you also know he was a genuine nut?

There's plenty to do in the Scranton Area, you won't be bored with what this city has to offer.

Of course, Doyle is best known for creating the most famous sleuth in the world, Sherlock Holmes. Here are a few things you may not know about him.

30 haunted locations in California

Camp Chesterfield, on the outskirts of Indianapolis Indiana was founded in 1891. Spiritualism is the practice of calling down spirits of the deceased by conducting seances or channeling the spirits through a "medium".

The secret to survival in today's world is being able to tell the difference between science and science-fiction. It's not as easy as it once was to tell reality from the special effects.

"The Prestige" is a movie about magic that has more than a few tricks of its own.

The Purr-fect Fence allows your cat to go safely outdoors, is easy to install, and relatively inexpensive....

There are many myths about the origins of Freemasonry, its practices and rituals, and why it is a "secret society." This article debunks the myths and explains the facts.

A compare and contrast essay on ice cream and popsicles.

Over a twenty three year music career that has included countless lineup changes, personal struggle, and devastating loss, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have remained a commercial and critical favorite rock band.

This is a local piece about an amusement park that was established near the Illinois River in Peoria Heights, Illinois. It explains how it was established, its attractions, and how it close.

Buster Keaton is one of the three great silent film comedians. In recent decades he has eclipsed Charlie Chaplin as the greatest of them all.

This is a college-level research paper summarizing the evolvement of various types of entertainment Americans enjoyed during the late 1800's.

An informative history of the practice of spirit photography, which originated in the 1800s, and has in recent years gained credibility as a sceintific tool for studying the paranormal.

Winter swimming has plenty of health benefits -- and even a little crazy fun.

Westsylvania, located in southwestern Pennsylvania, holds a special place in our country's history.

Ted Geisel, aka, Dr. Seuss, and other actors, presidents, and singers dominate the month of March, but many more famous people share your own birthday. Read on to see who.

Did you know there is more than just Halloween celebrated today?

Some pretty wild ideas have received patients in the U.S.

A look at the history of this strange local attraction, and the rumors of its haunting.

The Following Papers Were Found Hidden and Torn Shortly After the Charlotte's Lake Incident. It Is Unverified Whether the Source was Indeed the Missing Person Alexander Renfield.

If you own a Sony Reader, learn how to read thousands of books for free from Google!

A look at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa in Asheville, North Carolina.

Step back into the past with this look at the history of Leadville Colorado.

The next time you go into your locally-produced, community haunted house--you'll be able to trace it right back to the old live theatre midnight ghost shows that pushed people's buttons during the mid 20th century when people were in a self-created comfort zone...

The second part of my article about all the theaters on Broadway, their history and some of the shows that have played there.

Woodhull had a unique ability in finding governmental loopholes to throw the status quo into a quandary. In a speech at a convention--Woodhull convinced the all-female audience that they technically had the right to vote for President or in any election.

Every day is flush with history. June 22 is certainly no exception.

Cartoon Network's Adult Swim has finally brought back Lucy, The Daughter of the Devil, and there is a reason to be late to work on Monday morning.

The grand hotel was built in 1913 with granite stones mined from Sunset Mountain. The historic Grove Pork Inn Resort and spa in Asheville, North Carolina has a mysterious guest who refuses to leave, known as the Pink Lady.

Are you looking for quality novels of American historical fiction at PaperBackSwap? These four favorites each explore themes of America's sometimes violent struggles with race and ethnicity and were available at PaperBackSwap when I checked.

There is a different holiday to celebrate every day during the month of October.

Which celebrities and famous people were born on Halloween? Which celebrities and famous people died on Halloween? Which ones decided to get hang the noose, I mean tie the knot on Halloween?

Every day is flush with history. June 12th is certainly no exception.

Here are some more essential facts and information on Chinese astrology. In Part II, we will look at the last six Chinese zodiac signs.

This article outlines 11 steps to creating a more magical life

Colon is a small town in Michigan where the largest magician supply manufacturer is located as well as the burial place of Harry Blackstone Sr., one of the greatest magicians of all time.

This article details the history of every Broadway theater with a list of their shows.

have put together a list of books that might help keep your kids interested in reading or even spark an interest where there was no interest before. This list came from my own children. I asked them what their favorite books are and I am reporting back to all of you.

New York is the king of Halloween. So if you're looking for something to do come October 31st, look no further...

Humorous article on memory and magicians

Starabilias is the place to go in Orlando to buy signed posters and other Hollywood memorabilia.