NPR's Carl Kasell Does Magic

Roaming around the interwebs, I ran across a YouTube video of legendary NPR newsman Carl Kasell performing Scotch and Soda. Kasell has been the voice of NPR's morning newscasts for years, but most may know him as the announcer/scorekeeper for NPR's news quiz show, "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me!" which is recorded weekly right here in Chicago.

I need to make it down to a taping one of these days...

Better Than The Original

Well, at least that's what David Regal thinks:

"Twisted Sisters is one of the best-selling card tricks of all time. I like this more."

Fun Inc. is thrilled to announce the release, next Tuesday, of part two in John Bannon's Fractal Card Magic series, Duplicity. It's the same powerful effect as his classic Twisted Sisters, but at the finish, you're 100% squeaky clean. Everything can be examined.

Here's the demo.

New FUN Inc. YouTube videos

In an effort to get us caught up making demo videos for the FUN Inc. library of DVDs, I've been hard at work distilling the best scenes and making brief demos for them.

Here's a few of the newest ones:

The Art of Levitation
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Miracles with a Marked Deck


Simply Psychic (This one's my favorite. I love the cold open.)

Shellraiser: Available Monday!

I'm very excited for our newest release: Shellraiser featuring Troy Hooser. Troy's magic is absolutely amazing, and to take lessons from him on using an expanded shell is a far greater value than the cost of the DVD.

Check out the demo vid, and place your orders on Monday!

New Videos of Not-so-New Videos

Master editor and director John Sturk recently crafted two video demos of two excellent Fun Inc. DVDs.

The first is Ross Johnson's Simply Psychic, which I consider an excellent introduction to mentalism (and the critics seem to agree, too).

The second is a video on which card wizard Kirk Charles dishes the dirt on tricks with a marked pack of cards (Miracles With a Marked Deck).

Enjoy!

Coming soon: Shellraiser!

Available to dealers on May 12, Fun Incorporated presents SHELLRAISER.

Learn the basic techniques needed to master the most deceptive gimmick in coin magic: the Expanded Shell.

Underground legend Troy Hooser (author of DesTroyers) demonstrates over 10 routines with the shell, along with all the moves, sleights, and insider tips.

The best part is: a precision-made Expanded Half Dollar Shell is included with each DVD absolutely free!

Introducing The Royal Scam

Yes, it's finally here: John Bannon's The Royal Scam, first in the Fractal Card Magic trilogy.

Dealers, be sure to ask us about the special discount for Bannon's "Smoke and Mirrors" book.

Remember folks, this is a FUN Inc. exclusive: your local dealer will only be able to get it from us. If they don't have it, tell them to call FUN!