Comedian and Magician Joel Hodgson - Saturday Night Live

 

Jeff Mcbride on a talk show in the 1980's

 

The Magician's Heckler - SNL

 

Snow Birth to Ball

Now available at www.magiciansmagicshop.com 

From a collection but brand new! I opened it for pictures. I have no idea what this originally sold for but I am sure it is a lot more than $20.00. 

 
Effect: 
Dehydrated Snow Presentation Script
(Volunteer routine + Snow Cone finale)
Presentation
Performer: “You want to see something frozen and fun? I’ll need a special helper.”
✅ Choose a volunteer.
Performer: “Together we’re going to make dehydrated snow! First, we freeze a small amount of water into this aqua change vase.”
✅ Show the vase/cup.
✅ Have helper pour in a small amount of water.
✅ Cover the vase.
✅ Turn it over / do the change.
✅ Remove the cover and show the snow powder.
Performer: “Check it out… that’s dehydrated snow! If we add more water, it turns into snow right before your eyes!”
✅ Pour water in.
✅ Let the snow “grow.”
Performer: “Now it’s time to make snowballs!”
Snowball Production
✅ Pick up tray/bowl of snow.
✅ Scoop some snow and form a ball.
Performer: “Now that’s a magic snowball! Look—soft, fluffy, and totally real!”
✅ Toss it lightly / display it.
The Snowball Game (Ball Multiplication)
✅ Make one snowball and show it clearly.
Performer: “Let’s play a quick snowball game. I’ll make one for me… and one for you.”
✅ Give volunteer a snowball.
✅ You hold one snowball.
Performer: “Hold yours tight like this—don’t let it fall. Ready?”
✅ Do the secret steal/switch move.
Performer: “On the count of three… open your hand.”
✅ Volunteer opens hand to reveal TWO snowballs.
Performer: “Wow! That was great!”
✅ Repeat quickly for a fast-paced moment.
Performer: “Let’s try it again… hold tight… open your hand!”
✅ Volunteer opens hand (repeat effect / another surprise).
Three Snowballs Finale
✅ Set up for the 3-ball ending.
Performer: “Watch this… it happens so fast. I’ll take just a pinch of snow…”
✅ Sprinkle a little “snow dust.”
Performer: “Just say… Snow grow!”
✅ Volunteer opens hand and reveals THREE snowballs.
Performer: “Wow… that’s the magic of snow!”
✅ Collect all snowballs back.
Snow Cone Finale (World’s Largest Snow Cone!)
✅ Bring out felt/foam cone.
✅ Bring out syrup bottles (red & blue).
Performer: “Now comes my favorite part… we’re going to make the world’s largest snow cone!”
Performer: “I have two flavors today…”
✅ Hold up both bottles.
Performer: “Red—strawberry. Blue—blue raspberry. Which one should we use?”
✅ Volunteer chooses.
Performer: “Excellent choice!”
✅ If red chosen: “Excellent—red it is!”
✅ If blue chosen: “Excellent—blue it is!”
✅ Put the other bottle away.
✅ Mime pouring syrup into your fist (fast and visual).
Performer: “Watch closely… here comes the magic!”
✅ Open your hand to reveal a SNOW CONE BALL.
Performer: “It’s a snow cone ball!”
Growing the Snow Cone
✅ Hold snow cone ball over the cone.
✅ Push ball through your fist (or squeeze motion) as it “grows.”
Performer: “Just say… Snow grow!”
✅ Reveal the large snow cone.
✅ Place it on the cone holder.
Performer: “WOW… that’s the world’s largest snow cone!”
✅ Thank volunteer and send them back to their seat.
Closing
Performer: “Thank you for helping—give them a big hand!”
✅ Applause cue.

Hazard plans comedy show with magician Matt Fore

 HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - City officials are planning a series of family-friendly events for the winter months, starting with a comedic magic show.

Comedy magician Matt Fore will perform Friday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Hal Rogers Forum.

“We have comedian Matt Fore coming out of Johnson City, Tennessee. He has over two decades of experience. He does comedy and magic for people of all ages. He’s performed all around the country, so we are really excited about that,” said Logan Smith, Community Development and Events Coordinator for the City of Hazard.

Tickets can be purchased online through here. Children 12 and younger attend free, and tickets cost $10.

Article from: https://www.wymt.com/2026/01/14/hazard-plans-comedy-show-with-magician-matt-fore/

Magician, Mentalist Asi Wind Takes Stage at Straz

 

Gazzo on Fool Us