Bob Sheets card Stab

 

Derek Hughes on Fool Us

 

Silk to Rose Plus

 Now available at www.magiciansmagicshop.com

This is a colorful visual effect that combines some popular magic effects in an appealing routine. Performer displays a barren rose stem. He tucks a red silk into his fist, and taps it with the stem, and now there is a beautiful rose at the end of the stem. His hand is otherwise empty – the silk has transformed to a rose. He now smells the rose, which wilts or droops away … You could follow with any regular Drooping flower routine, – invite a spectator to smell the rose, and have it droop towards her (“you must be sweeter than the rose, – it appears to be smelling you !“), or him (“…hmmm – bad breath“). Or you could have two spectators with the rose drooping towards one, and away from the other, as in any regular Drooping Flower routine. We supply you all the props required – and you can perform the routine with a few handling trials after reading the instructions. You may choose to vary the presentation above, and we give you alternate handling in the instructions. If you like colorful magic for a general audience, you’ll like this.

Leon Etienne on WIVBTV 4

 

Andy Nyman is not motivated by fame

 Andy Nyman, the acclaimed actor, magician, and co-creator of many of Derren Brown’s most successful television and stage productions, says he has never been motivated by fame.

In a recent interview, Nyman reflected on a pivotal moment in his career when he was offered a multi-year television deal from Channel 4 to perform mentalism. Rather than stepping into the spotlight himself, Nyman declined the opportunity. The role eventually went to Derren Brown, helping launch Brown into international stardom.

Although many magicians might have jumped at the chance, Nyman says his priorities have always been different.

“Life’s too short,” Nyman explained. “If I can craft a life whereby I’m doing what I love and it makes me happy, that’s all I care about. I’m not interested in fame, I’m not interested in being rich for the sake of selling my soul.”

Nyman and Brown went on to form one of the most influential creative partnerships in modern magic and mentalism. Together they helped redefine television mind reading, blending classic principles with contemporary presentation. Nyman co-created and co-wrote many of Brown’s landmark productions, including Mind Control and Trick of the Mind.

Beyond his work in magic, Nyman has built an impressive career as an actor, writer, and director. He has appeared in numerous West End productions, including Fiddler on the Roof and The Producers, and is widely known in the theater world for co-creating the supernatural stage hit Ghost Stories with writer Jeremy Dyson.

The duo are now reuniting for their latest theatrical thriller, The Psychic. The new play follows a disgraced television psychic attempting to rebuild her reputation after being publicly exposed as a fraud. Mixing suspense, practical effects, and unexpected twists, the production continues Nyman’s fascination with the blurred line between belief and deception.

Nyman says his goal is to create theater that surprises audiences while exploring deeper themes of truth, grief, and the human need for answers. Following the death of his wife after a long illness, many of those themes have taken on even greater personal meaning.

For magicians, mentalists, and theater fans alike, Nyman’s story is a reminder that success does not always mean chasing celebrity. Sometimes the greatest impact comes from working behind the scenes, helping shape performances that astonish millions while staying true to what matters most.

Voronin on le plus grand cabaret du monde

 

Penn & Teller perform The Powers of Darkness on Fool Us