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Blog
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November 17, 2009
20 Years Ago, My Life Was Spared
November 17 is an odd day for me, the twentieth anniversary of being shot and left for dead in a parking lot. I refused the pair of young muggers trying to rob me, and my life was saved by some magic coins: a penny and a nickle still in my pocket after a performance for a little kid.
They were never caught, and it was almost the end in more ways than one- but life did go on, and it did all get better. Where there is life there is hope, where there is hope there is healing, where there is healing there is peace.
It’s hard to believe it’s been that long; and no matter what else, it’s very, very good to be alive.
The whole true story is at www.tudormagic.com/faith-like-magic/
I thought I would dread this day – as it turns out I’m filled with excitement over the friends coming in grateful celebration! Wishing love, friendship, and blessings to you all…
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November 17 is an odd day for me, the twentieth anniversary of being shot and left for dead in a parking lot. I refused the pair of young muggers trying to rob me, and my life was saved by some magic coins: a penny and a nickle still in my pocket after a performance for a little kid.
They were never caught, and it was almost the end in more ways than one- but life did go on, and it did all get better. Where there is life there is hope, where there is hope there is healing, where there is healing there is peace.
It’s hard to believe it’s been that long; and no matter what else, it’s very, very good to be alive.
The whole true story is at www.tudormagic.com/faith-like-magic/
I thought I would dread this day – as it turns out I’m filled with excitement over the friends coming in grateful celebration! Wishing love, friendship, and blessings to you all…
September 1, 2009
Magic for iPhone and iPod.
In August we did the preliminary shooting of a video of magic for iPhones and iPods. This is the hot new thing!
We’ll soon be debuting the iOpener and CardSeer, new magic apps for Iphone and iPod, created by SMB Associates. Special guest, Myrtle Beach magician, Joe Jesse (right) starred in the video by Joey Vazquez (center) of Pretty Penny Productions & Alan Geoghegan (Medianetwork) on camera. Big thanks to Clark Ellefson of the Art Bar in Columbia. Photos by Rachel Thomason
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May 18, 2009
New Website
New Website is here! My brilliant webmaster Kris Windham has brought it to life. It’s a promotional site, but also a big overview
of my life’s work. Welcome!
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May 10, 2009
I always wanted to be Batman. Be careful what you wish for…
(Photo by James Quantz)
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April 20, 2009
New photo by Ash Little, cool…
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April 10, 2009
Website Writing Marathon
This website is now several months past it’s intended launch date, which I’m told is very common.
We’ve already spawned imitators, check this out from my friend, Myrtle Beach magician Joe Jesse…
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March 30, 2009
Los Angeles, a Week at the Miracle Factory
Just back from one of the coolest trips of my life, a week in Los Angeles at the Invisible Mansion!
I spent a week with my oldest friend in the arts, Todd Karr, and his beautiful family Gina and Sierra. Todd is the publisher of the finest magic books ever done (The Miracle Factory), and is generally my hero.
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(Above: Todd Karr & John / Gina Petrillo, Sierra Karr)
I also got to visit my sweet friend Flory Brenes, and college buddy James Myers. After representing the Southeast at the National Council meeting of the Society of American Magicians, we did the Magic Castle a few times; and also visited some magic historians and collectors. Among these were the amazing Dr. John Booth, magician, author, minister, adventurer, and still “with it” at 96!
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(Above: Bill McIlhaney, Dr. John booth, John / Todd Karr, George Schindler (Dean of American Magicians) and John)
And of course we had way too much fun – like the night spent clubbing at The Edison, where we saw the fabulous cirque troupe Lucent Dossier. Outstanding!
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(Above: Lucent Dossier Cirque, Magic Castle at twilight)
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March 18, 2009
Magic Documentary: The First Timers (Magic Show)
Mentoring Young Magicians
Two young amateur magicians were invited to be in the big show…what was it like for them?
Presenting The First Timers (Magic Show) a photo documentary about newcomers to a Magic Show, by Ashton Vazquez. The interviews were held while preparing for Cavalcade of Magic, Nov. 15, 08, in Columbia, SC. It features Bauer Westeren, a young Mind Reader, and Cameron Burks, a young Escape Artist. They are guided by Joey Vazquez, and John Tudor, and also seen is magician Brandon Wagster.
 John Tudor and Cameron Burks
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Cavalcade of Magic was a recital show, with two advanced students and two young beginners. The advanced students (Joey and Brandon) acted as the teacher/facilitators, as well as performing in the show. Especially effective was the written statement of theme that each of the First Timers was required to create. The young escape artist had a fascination with Houdini, and his theme was the human ability to escape from obstacles, particularly inner, emotional obstacles. The mentalist had a “connections” theme to his act, with the human interaction being the means that he could read the minds.
The show itself was a bit nerve wracking, but was a big success from both an artistic and financial point of view. In particular, as the audience was full of kids, we considered it a success that the mind reading act in particular went over so well.
The show itself was put on by by the Society of American Magicians #284/Society of Young Magicans #132. The day of performances was a fundraiser for Glenforest School. Titles by John Tudor.
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February 16, 2009
Valentine’s Night 2009 “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” 3
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( JT with Veronica Staub of Stir magazine, Angela Howard on trapeze at 701 Whaley Gallery)
This weekend (February 14th, Valentines Night 2009) I had the pleasure of appearing at one of the coolest nights I’ve ever done, a party called “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” A group of artists joined to create a unique evening of visual, media and performance art: “A feast for all the senses with a theme of sensuality and erotic notions.” Hmmm, yes a good place for adult magic…long time friends will remember Mr. Fantasy? Over 1000 people came to the show – to see the exhibits, UNBOUND dance company, Danielle Howle’s songs, Lee Anne Kornegay’s video about love in an elevator…and yes it was magical. An fan review in Free Times – “Quite possibly the coolest thing this town has ever done.”
“Thank you so much for coming, John. You added a tremendous element to the event.” -Anastasia Chernoff
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Sponsored in part by Stir magazine, Terra, Mangia! Mangia!, Indigo Jones, and The Whig
Thanks to Lee Ann Kornegay, Molly Harrell, Anastasia Chernoff, and Alejandro Garcia, and everybody!
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February 1, 2009
Mardi Gras Magic – taken at the Epilepsy Foundation Gala.
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January 29, 2009
SCAM Convention, Columbia, SC
We had the fourteenth SC Association of Magicians convention recently. Maybe the last one, who knows?
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(Above: David London, Marcie McGrath, John / Sarah Straney, Francis Menotti, Marcie, John, Joey V, Matt McCoy)
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November 18, 2008
Cavalcade of Magic
This past weekend was the Cavalcade of Magic show at Glenforest School in West Columbia, SC, a private school for students with learning differences. Starring the Society of Young Magicians with Brandon Wagster, Joey Vazquez, and new talent Cameron Burks (escape artist) and mind reader Bauer Westeren. It really was a great show, a great time and a huge crowd at the first show. We’ll never forget the woman in the cow suit!
The second show ended up being for magicians mostly… Watch for a documentary about putting it together coming soon.
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October 2008
National Magic Week
We had an amazing Magic Week in the Midlands, the first time ever. An Official Proclamation by Mayor Bob Coble announced the special week of events highlighting the charitable/educational work of magicians.
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(Above: Mayor Bob and Joey V, Magic Week Poster)
Official Magic Week events included: shows at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, Richland County Public Library, (Magic Memorabilia Display), SC State Library, Children’s Hospital, EdVenture Children’s Museum, Five Points Halloween Party, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, W. Columbia Riverwalk, Unitarian Universalist Church, and the Columbia Museum of Art.
(Below: Magic memorabilia at Richland County Public Library)
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© 2009 John Tudor