DAN & DAVE

Back in August we wrapped filming on The Daniel Garcia Projects vol. 4-6. Low and behold we have finally finished production on this massive 3 DVD set by Daniel Garcia. At this very moment both Daniel Garica and Paul Harris (producer) are reviewing the DVDs for final approval before heading to press. A teaser will be posted shortly.

If you haven’t already, check out The Daniel Garcia Project volume 1-3, they are fantastic.

In 1997 David Blaine took the art of magic to new heights with his debut television special, Street Magic. He presented a genre of magic that was organically fed by pop culture’s own dynamic surroundings. It was live, on the street, in your face and uncensored. People actually believed in his abilities. He was a “magic man” capable of anything.

“It was David Blaine’s first TV Special that inspired us to see magic as a visual art. Our style and even magic as it’s perceived today is owed to his influence.”

As organizers of Magic-Con, we are honored and privileged to announce that David Blaine will be joining us for our breakthrough 2010 conference. We have arranged a very special interview with Blaine and we’d like to include all of you.

For details, visit www.magic-con.org

Magic-Con is an interactive conference for those serious about the art of magic, where those in attendance can share ideas, insight, and a common experience while working together towards the advancement of an artform.

It is our adamant belief that imagination is the most important aspect of advancement and with magic, anything is possible.

The goal of Magic-Con is to advance the art. It will provide a platform for magic’s smartest thinkers, greatest visionaries, and top performers and introduce an intellectual mentality behind the art, science and technology of magic.

Magic-Con is not a traditional magic convention. It is a conference for those serious about the art. It is a full three day weekend of lectures, discussions, interviews, performances, presentations and interactive activities.

In addition to lectures, there will be talks and presentations by non-magic professionals on topics such as: entertainment, business, science, and technology. These are just a few examples of fields we strongly feel our art can benefit from.

Unlike most magic conventions, Magic-Con will require the participation of everyone in attendance. We have several activities planned that will be insightful, engaging, inclusive, and rewarding. And most of all – fun.

Visit the official Magic-Con website.

Though their methods are enshrouded in secrecy, magicians combine the art of performance with a variety of scientific disciplines, including math, physics and psychology, to create their dazzling effects and fascinating illusions.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science is proud to present Magic: The Science of Wonder, a new exhibition exploring the history of this secret art with fascinating artifacts and mesmerizing live performances.

In this captivating video, get a sneak peek into the magical mysteries and scintillating science in store!

Learn more about the exhibition at The Houston Museum of Natural Science

The Principles of Magic

In this captivating video (click the image), discover The Principles of Magic with Guest Curator Scott Cervine – and then visit the exhibition to learn more about “the scientists of show business.”

We all know the determination and focus it takes to master an effect. We also know the sense of satisfaction and self worth that stems from its mastery. These intangible benefits of practicing and performing magic are what Conjuring Arts’ outreach program brings to those who need it most.

Hocus Pocus is designed to teach magic to disadvantaged youth and adults… The goal of the program is to empower participants by introducing them to fun and accessible magic effects that, with some effort, they will master and be able to share in other settings.

For more information on the Hocus Pocus Project click HERE to visit the all new Conjuring Arts Research Center website.

I have recently become fascinated with a particular style of art that has lately been getting lots of attention on the internet blogosphere. 3D Street Art, have you heard of it? HAVE YOU SEEN IT?

Only when looked at the right point of view does the three-dimensional painting become a perfect illusion. “It gets thrilling when the observer runs into the picture.” For example, Edgar (the artist responsible for the Ice Painting) encourages the spectator(s) to place themselves within the creative elements thus turning a painting in a magical story.

Click HERE to watch the making-of the Ice Age painting. To learn more about this artistic technique I encourage you to watch Anamorphosis, a brief documentary of the subversion of perspective.

Anamorphic Street Magic: A few years back, Magician, Marco Tempest ingeniously applied the same principle into one of his virtual magic tricks.

There are many 3D Street Artists out there, Kurt Wenner & Edgar Müller are just the two examples I used. Do a search in google and let us know if you come across something truly magical by using the comment box below. I look forward to seeing the progression of 3D Art in the years to come and can only imagine what will be conjured up next.

Last year we were approached by fashion giant Christopher Wicks’ clothing company English Laundry to incorporate our unique style of magic and card flourishes into a fresh new video that would showcase their brand. The end result is spectacular and to our knowledge, something that has never been done both in the fashion and magic industries. The video, directed by Silas Howard and Ben Peyser of Standard Quality, was shot with a Red camera on location at the Global Rebels warehouse. It incorporates a clever special effect that required us to wear green body suites and be filmed performing flourishes against a green screen.

Prior, another video was shot, by us, for display during their exhibit at the 2009 MAGIC show in Las Vegas. Both these videos, along with a special surprise, will be revealed this Friday only on dananddave.com.

Japanese designer, Tokujin Yoshioka, conjures-up illusion for Hermès new window installation.

It’s nice to see an artist turn something so simple into something so amazingly beautiful… and magical. It really reminds us of the little things in life that we take for granted.

The installation will run from now until january 19th, 2010 at the Maison Hermès in Japan.

To celebrate this wonderful season of giving, we are offering a 10% SAVINGS on all orders placed now through December 31st with the coupon code, Happy Holidays. Additionally, for every item ordered beginning on November 27th and going through December 31st, you will be entered into a drawing and could win the following great prizes: Read more…

Referred to by many as “the best magician alive,” we are humbled and privileged to formally announce the Magic-Con 2010 Guest of Honor.

Register today at Magic-Con.org and join us – you won’t want to miss it.