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Kid Stuff by Frances Ireland Marshall

 This is the first volume of a great series. Ninety-six pages of good, practical, tested material, with working routines, all bits of business, patter, handling, etc.

Contents include:

Clown Alley

Magic and Safety Shows for Kids

National Safety Council material

Magic and Fire Prevention Shows

Approaches to the Kid Show

Glamorizing the Kid Show

Shopping for Kid Tricks

Punch & Judy

The Famous Lecture on Working for Kids

Heartbreak Circuit

And other helpful material for children’s shows.

Magic on the Pier: Jesse Mock Entertains Crowds at Santa Monica Landmark

 The world-famous Santa Monica Pier serves as more than just a tourist destination—it's also a stage where talented performers create memorable experiences for visitors from around the globe.

Among those entertaining the crowds is magician Jesse Mock, who regularly gathers audiences with a blend of sleight-of-hand magic, comedy, and audience participation. Using classic effects such as card magic, coin tricks, and the timeless cups-and-balls routine, Mock transforms a busy walkway into an impromptu theater.

One highlight of a recent performance involved a young volunteer assisting with a cups-and-balls routine that culminated in the surprise production of several oranges and even a small melon. Moments like these help turn casual passersby into engaged spectators, creating a sense of wonder in the middle of one of Southern California's busiest attractions.

Street performers play an important role in the atmosphere of the Santa Monica Pier. Musicians, magicians, and other entertainers rely on charisma, timing, and audience interaction to stop visitors in their tracks and create memorable experiences. As tourists stroll between the oceanfront views, restaurants, and amusement rides, performers provide a unique form of live entertainment that can't be replicated anywhere else.

For magicians like Jesse Mock, the challenge of performing outdoors for constantly changing audiences is part of the appeal. Every show is different, with new volunteers, new reactions, and new opportunities to create moments of astonishment.

Whether visitors come for the beach, the food, or the attractions, many leave with another memory as well—the experience of witnessing live magic just steps from the Pacific Ocean.

Source: Performing for the Pier article covering entertainers and street performers at the Santa Monica Pier.

Criss Angel and Kim Dracula Announce “Haunted” Las Vegas Spectacular

 Fans of both magic and heavy music are in for a unique experience this fall as illusionist Criss Angel joins forces with alternative metal artist Kim Dracula for a special one-night-only event in Las Vegas.

The production, titled "Haunted," is scheduled for October 24, 2026, at the Criss Angel Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The show promises to blend Kim Dracula's genre-bending music with Angel's signature dark illusions, elaborate special effects, and large-scale theatrical stunts.

Described as a "shock-rock magic" experience, Haunted aims to create an immersive environment where live music and illusion collide. The collaboration has been teased throughout 2026, with both performers hinting at a joint project involving music, video content, and a live stage production before officially announcing the Las Vegas event.

Kim Dracula has built a devoted following through a unique fusion of metal, trap, industrial sounds, and theatrical performance, while Criss Angel remains one of the most recognizable names in modern magic. The combination of the two performers is expected to deliver a high-energy show unlike anything currently on the Las Vegas Strip.

Event Information

• Event: Haunted
• Performers: Criss Angel & Kim Dracula
• Date: October 24, 2026
• Venue: Criss Angel Theater, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
• Tickets: Available through Ticketmaster

With only a single performance currently announced, Haunted is shaping up to be one of the more unusual entertainment events of the year, bringing together the worlds of heavy music, horror-inspired visuals, and grand illusion for one unforgettable night.

Source: Event announcement and promotional materials from Criss Angel and Kim Dracula.

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