Houdini Bridge Jump with Handcuff Escape from 1907

 

Penn Juggles broken bottles on Fool Us

 

Jack Miller’s Linking Ring Routine

 Now available at www.magiciansmagicshop.com 

Dr. Tarbell himself called this the greatest work ever published on the Linking Rings, and for good reason. From one of magic’s most revered artists, this book finally reveals Jack Miller’s long-cherished secrets to the Linking Rings, making it an essential addition to any magician’s library.

This book is a masterclass in the art of the Linking Rings, providing you with everything you need to perform a polished, professional routine.

• Ring Through Ring: Learn the seamless handling to link and unlink rings right before your audience’s eyes.
• Ring Through Arms: Master the visually stunning effect of a solid ring penetrating your arm.
• The Special Three-Ring Routine: Get Jack Miller’s signature routine, perfected over a lifetime of performance.

In addition to his famous Linking Rings instructions, you also get a separate chapter on ring and rope penetrations, giving you even more powerful, visual routines to add to your act.

With 36 printed pages, 92 photos, and 20 detailed drawings, this book provides the clear, comprehensive instructions you need to elevate your Linking Ring performance to the next level.

This Day in Magic History...

 On June 30, 1917, Harry Houdini filed the patent for his Diver's Suit, a safety escape device designed to help divers quickly free themselves underwater in an emergency. It shows Houdini's fascination with escape, engineering, and practical invention—not just stage performance.

Happy Birthday Harry Blackstone Jr!

 Today, June 30, marks the birthday of Harry Blackstone Jr., one of the greatest American illusionists of the 20th century. He was born on June 30, 1934, in Three Rivers, Michigan.

Some interesting facts you could include:

• Son of legendary magician Harry Blackstone Sr..
• Appeared in his father's show as an infant before eventually becoming a star himself.
• Helped introduce a new generation to grand stage illusion through television and theater.
• Famous for classics including the Floating Light Bulb, Buzz Saw, Vanishing Birdcage, and spectacular levitations.
• Estimated to have produced more than 80,000 live rabbits during his career.
• Passed away in 1997 but remains one of the most influential illusionists in magic history. 

Kevin Viner on Fool Us

 

Tomsoni & Co. (1977)