Street Magic Magazine August/September 2007 Issue by Black's Magic - Book

This Issue's Highlights:

Feature: Morgan Strebler

Think you've mastered the art of spoon-bending and are ready to conquer the world? Hold your horses. There's someone ahead in the queue. Meet Morgan Strebler—a true magician who's seen the highs and lows and emerged ready to claim his throne. With the talent, charisma, and grit needed to make waves, Morgan is primed for magic greatness. Our Publisher and Chief of Mischief, James L. Clark, weaves another captivating cover story, giving you a peek into Morgan's journey. Dive in to discover what it really takes to make it big in the magic universe.

Stepping Up to the Plate!

Enter Jamie D. Grant, the unsung hero of this Street Magic Magazine issue. With James off gallivanting to meet Cyril for business, Jamie swooped in as the interim editor, steering the ship with flair and tenacity. From herding writers to ensuring timely content delivery, Jamie took the reins and turned chaos into magic. We couldn't be prouder of this issue. Next time you see Jamie, give him a high-five or a cheeky nod of appreciation. And if you've got grievances, save those for James—always good for a laugh here at SM!

Magic Friday

Segueing smoothly into Magic Friday, let's keep applauding Jamie's genius (hey, I'm aiming for a raise). Jamie D. Grant brings his distinctive style to this issue's Magic Friday, serving up raw, real-world reviews of three standout products:

• Change Cap by Creative Magic
• Shoe Pouch by Eric Evans
• Sudden Deck II by David Regal

As we've boasted before, Jamie's critiques are known to shift products faster than you can say "abracadabra"!

The LA 411

We're buzzing with excitement over our fresh contributors this issue, and thrilled to welcome them to Team Street Magic! Gerry Katzman brings you the scoop straight from the glitzy streets of L.A. From the latest shenanigans at the Castle to star-studded hangouts (don't miss the snap with Jennifer Love Hewitt), Gerry's got the insider view that will keep you hooked on all things Hollywood.

Eric Evans gives us the word...

Brace yourselves for one of the most eagerly awaited columns. Once folks realized "Street Magic" wasn't code for teen card tricks, the calls for a pro busker's perspective poured in. Enter Eric Evans, a true street magic maestro. When he speaks, the magic community listens. Eric's worldly performance experience translates to wisdom you're going to want to absorb.

More Reviews and Tricks

After a high-stakes survey, we discovered magicians flip straight to reviews and tricks in Street Magic Magazine. Committed to making this a publication for the real magic doers (the ones actually performing, not just sitting around quoting and posting—if you don't know what that means, grab this issue), we've packed in more reviews and practical effects you'll actually use. Thanks to the likes of Bill Abbott and Todd Robbins, you're in for a couple of enlightening days filled with tricks you won't regret learning.

The Blow Off

After a nudge about neglecting magic's rich history, we roped in Jeremy Weiss to school us on the origins. Jeremy's nostalgic journey through the annals of magic history is not what you'd expect—because magic back then wasn't just about earning a quick buck, but more like two bucks. Dive deeper to unravel the secrets...

Pickpocketing

Heard of James Harrison yet? If not, he's heard of you—right down to your driver's license, Amex details, and even that waitress's number you've been eyeing. In the third installment of his popular series, James delves deeper into the art of winning hearts, minds, and yes, pockets. It's a delicate craft, and James is your guide into the world of professional pickpocketing.

Plus so much more!

Picture a mash-up of Maxim, FHM, GQ, and Thrasher, all sprinkled with a hefty dose of magic. That's us. We're fresh, we're current, and we're street-savvy. No fluff, no politics—just hard-hitting stories, features, and interviews with the magic world's movers and shakers. If our magazine doesn't make you think, or even better, get a little ticked off, we're not doing our job right.

We're all about sparking intelligent discussion and encouraging magicians to challenge the status quo. SM is for the mavericks who want to shine, not shadow. We feature magicians of every stripe—living breathing ones too, not just those who've been six feet under for decades.

We're spotlighting magic's future trailblazers, the ones dazzling streets, stages, and screens today and tomorrow. And let's not forget the magic shops—the birthplace of our enchantment with this art. We're not about squeezing in ad space; we're about crafting a magazine that intrigues the public about magic.

Most of all, we're wildcards. You'll never see what's coming next in SM—and that unpredictability is our hallmark.