December 2011 Newsletter!

  
     
 

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah

See, I really don;t worry about "Offending" anyone by saying those words, because they are sincere.  To me, it is like saying "Happy Monday"  or the like.  It is ME wishing YOU happiness...  Or the all around "Namaste"- The divinity in me bows to the divinity in you."  So, whatever you do, or do NOT do around this time.  I hope that you are well, and blessed, and looked over, and joyful, and full of light and hope for the new year-  even in these times that we live in.

What has been going on here?  Well....  Let me tell ya. Recently, I had a Synchope Episode, which is such a fun way of saying I passed out.  One of the few times that I think the medical term is better than the regular one.

I had gotten up from a deep sleep and felt AWFUL.  I called for help, but as help arrived, I keeled over in the living room, landing face first into the furniture.

Fast forward- Seven stitches holding my lip together, leg immobilize because my knee is trashed, and now seeing cardiologists, on BP medicine, and have to go see orthopedic Dr about the knee....  Happy fun fun... NOT!

So, in honor of my 7 stitches, the discount code for list members will honor that!

  
     
 

Special Project:

Several people have offered an interest in this, and I WILL get back to you soon- Life has been crazy and projects abound.  Even before the spill!  Anyone else interested?  Check it out here!

Looking for correspondents!

Are you a magic lover? Do you want to help younger, or less experienced performers? Would you like to help other magicians get better and be part of something meant to make the magic world a better place?

Well- if so, we are looking for YOU.

We need several people to become video mentors and tutors, offering answers to various questions and demonstrations of various routines, for our video magazine project.

If you like to share, can make a decent presence in front of the camera, and are curious... drop me a note at my personal e mail- Dmontalbano2010@aol.com with the subject heading CORRESPONDENT so I know it is you.

If you have a Video Camera and an hour or so a month free, we would love for you to answer some interview questions on video for inclusion in our DVD magazines

. If you are NOT a video person, but would still offer your experience via the written word, let us know that too!

 
     
 

UPDATES

I hope you understand, that everything has ground to a halt for a few weeks while I get my health in line.  We are still here and filling orders, just communication might be a little slow.

George Ledo's book is at the printer, and should still be in hand sometime near the 25th... so if you ordered that it should still be near the end of the year.

The Gene Poinc Book and Ron Daytons awesome print will be abut 2 weeks late, so, look mid to late January!

The Machine Oracle is going to the replicator soon, and I expect it also around the first week of January.

I do appreciate everyone's patience, and hope you enjoy everything.  In the meanwhile, these items will remain on presale special until they are ready to ship... Feel free to order and help pay for the stitches.  ;)

And, by the way, we KNOW things are tight all over for everyone.... so, even if you can't order, send us a note or post card... we really appreciate it.

  
     
 

Our Sister

Our sister site, Mystic Moose Magic,  ( Http://www.mysticmoosemagic.com  ) has added a line of face paint for those who offer face painting to their customers.  Check it out if you do!

 

  
     
 

Upcoming Releases

New and Upcoming

 

 

The Machine Oracle!  Remember the movie Hell House, and Barrett's Amazing machine?  Well... What if the parts of the very machine that had cleaned the house of its super natural influence had ABSORBED  that super natural energy?  AH YES!  Somewhat Steampunk, somewhat bizarre.  DO readings, use the deck for bizarre magic.  A DVD set and full DVD ROM teaching you HOW and providing the needed files to print as many decks and duplicate cards as you want or need.... And Then Some! This item has been delayed in production... We are now shooting forMid January ship date but we have EXTENDED the pre-release price. Also anyone who DID or does order on pre-release we are going to supply one printed deck with the item! Check it out here.

 
   

Tales Of Enchantment Hardcover!  We originally created a signed limited edition hardcover of this book, along with the general paperback edition.  The collector's hardcover sold out fast, but people really wanted this book in hardback since it is quite the inspiring text book.  So, we will be reprinting a hardcover version.  Note- this will NOT be limited edition, and will have a different cover from the collector's edition so as not to hurt the collector's value of that book.   It will also be priced higher than the original due to increase printing costs and so on.   This item got back to us SOONER than expected!  Go here.  Softcover still available as well!

 
   

George Ledo's Long Awaited Crate Book....  Ah, we magicians and out boxes... and what do we put boxes in?  OTHER BOXES!  Ok...  I don't care if you have a small show or big show.  I don't care if you do magic, music, community theatre, semiprofessional, Vegas or what have you.  If you have any interest in Building, shipping, storing or performing magic or any other theatrical venue, this book IS a must have.  It is like the lost book for the "Build Your Own" series.  Beautifully CAD illustrated, and sharing many years of theatre experience, George lays out everything you might need to know about crating, storing and transporting illusions, sound equipment, lighting, stage manager's boxes and more!  A must for the trouper or do-it-your-selfer!   $39.95   More Information Available Here

 
   

Merlin Unmasked!  Eugene Poinc's last book, reprinted as he originally wanted and intended it as a special tribute to a special man who touched all of our lives in the bizarre magic world.  Hard backed, numbered and very limited, including reproductions of the art suitable for framing.  Pre-order info coming soon! $100 More info Available Here Now!
   

The Strange Eyed Twins-  On behalf of Ron Dayton, Brother Kotah- and in conjunction with the release of Merlin Unmasked, we will be distributing Ron's Limited edition collage of the Strange Eyed Twins.  A gift from Eugene to Ron,  the original woodcut was used to create the piece.  Those who know Ron, Kotah, Eugene, The Shadow Network and so on.... Know the Twins. More Information Available Here Now! On The Merlin Unmasked Page.
   

The Bamberg Bag Escape (Ok not from us- but something you will want to check out at Mystic Moose)  if you want a packs tiny, light weight, plays big stage illusion... this is it! We will offer it for presale here as well as through the Mystic Moose Site.... .  More info Here!
   

 

  
     
 

Rummage Sale Page

So, as we have been buying, testing and researching things for our sister site and magic shop, Mystic Moose Magic, we have gotten a few items that we either can't get more or or decided not to cary as regular items... In most cases we got them at incredible deals so..........  Here is a chance for you to save.

Go to this link to visit out rummage page- we will update it with new things from time to time.

Oh, and for those interested- Mystic Moose Magic is now carrying the Wolfe Line of face paint.  So, if you offer face painting, you might want to check that site from time to time as we add more and more of their products.  You should see them on the site this week.

 

  
     
 

MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT SALE

SALE SALE SALE If you were on our E mail list-  You'd get a discount code.  Join to get a code every month!

 

  
     
 

We have most everything in stock with a few exceptions (Walt's books is back ordered but will be here in a week or so) so, should be able to get it all out.

See You Next Year!

Louey and Lydia- The Leaping Lizards

Dean and Richard- The people

And all the assorted Corgi Dogs, Kitty Cats and Chinchillas that we share our come with.