This week is the “Songkran” Water Festival holiday all over Thailand. It is essentially the New Year celebration for Thai people and everyone is off from work all week. Part of the fun country-wide is people splash water all over each other for good luck.
I am in none of the pics below, as I am staying inside nice and dry! But seriously, nice to have some downtime while everyone else is going mad running around.
I know I am real late with this news (finding out after the fact) and it has been reported many places elsewhere in the magic community – But I did want to make mention of it and a few words with my own insight.
Jerry Conklin was one of the real “old timers” and one half of the “Amazing Conklins.” He lived and was based out of Colon, Michigan ever since I can remember. I saw many of his illusion shows at the annual Abbott Get-Together’s and always learned much from him. Ironically, he was born in the same year as my mom, 1928.
I know in recent months he had been active on his Facebook page and is where I re-connected with him. RIP – Both you as a person and your performances will be greatly missed Jerry. But will live on in all of our memories forever…
Yes we heard your requests! Finally have a chance to share a few pics from our performances last February in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The performances took place at Setia Tropika Johor (February 27th) & Setia Eco Gardens (February 28th). We shipped a full container full of magic, illusions and special effects, as well as brought the full crew. But it was worth it and the audience seemed to enjoy it.
The photographer we hired was not too great but at least we have some shots of the shows. Our Malaysian friend Alex is forwarding some even better pics in the near future. When we get them we will post some off those, as well…
The full gallery of pics from these performances is available over at our Facebook page.
Nice to stop by and see my Thai friend Tuxedo a few days ago in his new custom-built theatre in North Pattaya, Thailand (his previous location was on 2nd road in a much smaller place).
Show has much new material in it, as well. Good luck Tuxedo! His web site can be seen here www.tuxedo-magic.com.
We finally got our own Facebook Group up live now. You can keep up with all the latest happenings at Joe Conrad Magic Company there. (And a little faster than the blog, hee hee…)
A special thank you to my Marketing Director Nattakan (also known as “Amy”) for doing all the admin and keeping up with it. You can view and join the group by GOING HERE.
Alternatively, the direct Joe Conrad Magic Facebook Group address is at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangkok-Thailand/Joe-Conrad-Magic/268781630359?ref=mf
Just got the prototype booth design back from our 3D Set Designer. Except for a few minor tweaks, I am very pleased! Goes into construction this week. 
We will be exhibiting at some upcoming Expo’s for our company in the coming months. Keep informed on this blog and our Facebook page on where to see us. First stop – USA Fair – Bangkok, Thailand. (We will be performing there for AIA Insurance, as well.)
Those wanting to keep up with Joe Conrad & Joe Conrad Magic Company can do via Facebook, as well.
Just click here to be taken directly to our Facebook page. Or the direct address is as follows:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1008759191
Alternatively just look up “Joe Conrad” on the search function in Facebook and add us as a friend.
I was pleasantly surprised and read the entire book from cover to cover. (And I rarely ever do that with a magic book these days!) I could not put it down and the reading of the pages flew by…
But what surprised me the most is that it made me have a re-look at some of the classic illusions of magic. Tricks I would have never considered a few years ago I have now had a fresh attitude & look now. David holds nothing back from his long career of performing illusions. Plus lots of insight about magic builders, pricing, performance tips, etc.
If you perform illusions this book is a must read! The best $25.00 you will ever spend. Available from Abbott’s or from David Seebach directly.
I totally missed this lawsuit earlier in the year from Franz Harary against Steve Wyrick. Anybody know the outcome?
http://www.courthousenews.com/2008/04/16/_center_It_Was_All_An_Illusion_center_.htm
You can find the originally filed court papers HERE.
