The History of Spiritualism

The true origins of spiritualism lay in New Thought/Metaphysics, when disreputable pairs of con-artists faked the duplication of the legitimate demonstrations of mesmerism and healing of P.P. Quimby and his subject, Lucius C. Burkmar. This segued into the subsequent fake psychic/spiritualism demonstrations/seances conducted by the Fox sisters, who later in life admitted to having been fake. They were responsible for the establishment of a very expensive teaching/certification/psychic "school" in England which in reality (and unbenounced to their students) teaches Cold Reading. The system is designed to falsely encourage the self-deluded (but often and naively well-intentioned students) of their psychic "abilities". The school still exists to this day, and I have personally been acquainted with a couple of those well-intentioned but self-deluded individuals, who sadly laid out a small fortune (so-to-speak) for encouragement of their sadly-absent "gifts".

https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_History_of_Spiritualism?fbclid=IwAR03gMdvWDUBJOZd4XQXCE_y-Bo1awDZdAvc2-qeraSQy9_nTuPd9Oqd9Ck

A Definition of Magic-Dr. Michael (Majick Mike) Likey

From when I guested on #JohnKippen's show #insidethemagiciansstudio: He asked me for my definition of magic...

Thanks, Darrell

Look what Darrell Scarrett sent me for my recent birthday! Thanks Megan Clarke as well! I love this dragon zipper-pull!

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The August 2023 Magic News Network Podcast

 Welcome to our new format for The Magic News Network. Just audio presented in a conversation style format by Michael Likey & Anthony Darkstone

Thank You, Phil

LOVE your Rising Cards! (Steinmeyer's version) Works smoothly, with expert and detailed craftsmanship; your work and thinking are greatly appreciated by this working pro of almost forty years! Both the written and video instructions leave nothing to the imagination, with great thought, care, attention, and quality put into the video tutorial! This is an illusionette I'm proud to own, and after careful routining and practice, I'm sure will have a place in my stage and platform shows for many years to come. Thanks again, #PhilAckerly!

This Month on v1.3

 

This month host Mandy Davis continues to bring you some of the best names in magic for v1.3 and this month is no different as we welcome Laura London!

Who is Laura London?

Laura London is one of the world’s best female sleight of hand artists specializing in cards and is also a fabulous close-up magician with a large and varied repertoire.

Her card skills are exceptional as was noted by the critics at the Edinburgh Fringe who watched ‘Laura London: Cheat’ a show Laura wrote and devised. It tells the story of a female cardsharp in the 1920s who made her living cheating at poker. The story was brought to life with great story telling and Laura’s own incredible skills. She has since performed this show to standing ovations in both 2019 and 2018 at the world famous ‘Magic Castle’ in Los Angeles and at many other venues and magic conventions including The Session, London; Magic Live, Las Vegas; La Vilette Paris and The Meridien Hotel and The Vaults in London. She is also well established lecturer on the international magic lecture circuit.

Join your host Mandy Davis as she welcomes Laura London to v1.3 Wednesday 19 July, 2023 at 8 pm UK, 9 pm Europe, 3 pm Eastern

NOTE: YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS TO ATTEND!

July Darkstone Dossiers

From #AnthonyDarkstone:

The Darkstone Dossiers has earned a fine reputation as a Talk Show. Several major names have been guests. Joining that impressive list is Radek Hoffman on 15 July at 4PM Eastern (USA) –  9PM(UK) . Check Google for your local Time.

Radek Hoffman is a Professional Mentalist & Magician who has been lauded by many major names in the business. On the Show, among other things, he will be sharing his approach to creativity, originality, theatre techniques and also how to garner inspiration from various sources.

He is the Author of two books on Mentalism:-  ‘Mentalism Secrets’  and “Book of M – Mind, Magic, Mentalism.”

He is the Co-founder of the first Polish Museum of Magic located in Villa Milscha, Poland. He has also performed and lectured in several countries in mainland Europe and also in the UK. To date, he is scheduled for two tours in 2024. Italy & The USA.

All ticket holders’ names, whether they attend or not, will be entered into a Prize Draw during the Meet & Greet following the main show.

His book entitled, “Book of M - Mind, Magic, Mentalism” is the prize. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kxu1ninl-g](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kxu1ninl-g)

Fully subscribed Members of The I.B.M, T.M.C & S.A.M may select the discounted ticket price. No charge to subscribed A.M.I Members.  Any A.M.I Members who have not received the Zoom Link should contact  Anthony Darkstone via email.

Further info at: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-darkstone-dossiers-with-radek-hoffman-tickets-671578107197?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-darkstone-dossiers-with-radek-hoffman-tickets-671578107197?aff=oddtdtcreator)

A Ghost of a Chance!

 

Presenting...Morgana! Sometimes her emotions get all bottled up!

For Your Consideration...

 

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy 4th of July to all my American friends and family!

From Carl Jung

From Cheri Hawkins from the great #CarlJung...

Magic News Network-July 2023