Once, many years ago, Doug Henning, the first celebrity magician in 50 years, came to Montreal to perform. At that time a customer, who was an ardent magic collector and a friend, was dying in the hospital. The friend’s wife phoned Phil and asked if there was any way for Doug Henning to come and visit her husband because it would mean so much to him. Phil said he would try.
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Showing posts with label Phil Matlin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Phil Matlin. Show all posts
24 April 2012
Remembering Doug Henning
Evelyn Matlin has a wonderful post up at the Perfect Magic blog describing Phil's encounter with Doug Henning. From her post:
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02 March 2012
The many talents of Phil Matlin
Did you know that Phil Matlin - owner of Montréal's magic shop Perfect Magic is also a professional ragtime piano player? He even has his own YouTube channel! Meir Yedid used some of his music for the background of one of his videos. Others use his CD's, Ragtime Daze, or Ragtime Magic, to accompany their act.
Watch Phil playing Carolina in the Morning below.
Watch Phil playing Carolina in the Morning below.
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14 May 2011
Links for 14-May-2011
- From the Browser's Den:
- Chris Mayhew, one of the artists at Theory 11, special guest at June 11 club meeting
- From Perfect Magic:
- Magicians Peforming For Magicians: memories from “A Little Nite Magic," the Sheraton Centre and a great quote by Frank Garcia
- Things that go wrong in the night!: memories of Phil Matlin and Romaine
- From Andrew Musgrave at Ye Olde Magick Blogge:
- Andrew's focus for May is "specific magicians who’ve inspired me" and has already included entries on Dai Vernon and Jay Sankey. Keep up the great work on your Project 365 Andrew!
- Lecleric Show episodes on YouTube (I haven't been able to keep up with viewing, but here are links to the last two week's videos):
121. Static Rising Card Trick - DAY 121 of 365
122. Levitating Voodoo Doll - DAY 122 of 365
123. Mystery Box - DAY 123 of 365
124. Illusion de la Spirale Hallucinante - Jour 124 de 365
125. Balloon Playing - Day 125 of 365
126. CD Manipulation - Day 126 of 365
127. World's Most Popular Magic Trick - Day 127
128. The Teleporting Ring Live! - Day 128 of 365
129. Wicked Thunderbird Card Trick! - Day 129
130. Changing Card Trick @ De La Salle - DAY 130 of 365
131. Retro Eric Leclerc - Day 131 of 365
132. Magician Penetrates Playboy Bunny...With His Mind. Day 132 of 365
133. Cigarette Through Card Trick - Day 133
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