The Big Blind Friday Ep. 40

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Hey Owen,

It's Friday, which means - well, you know already, since you've opened this email. We've just reached our 40th episode! That's a nice milestone. We're planning to give you all a nice gift for when we touch the 50th episode mark. So be on the lookout for that!

This week we have all sorts of gems from all over the world. Let's start digging through them.

🎙️ 1. Pen Jillette Releases 3rd Album

Did you know Pen, from Pen and Teller, plays the bass in a band? Well, I sure did not! And the release of his new album came as a total surprise.

I haven't been able to find snippets of this album anywhere, but I did find Pen playing in a rock/poetry band 12 years ago, as well as in a more recent appearance with Martin Mull.

Martin Mull Duo Song

Rock Band Performance

Read about his 3rd new album

🎮 2. New Orleans Magic Convention After 20 Years

If you're from New Orleans, then you probably have heard about this.

The S.A.M. Conference is happening for the first time in over 20 years. If you're in the area, make sure to drop by.

See the TV News reportage on it

🃏 3. A Tricky Kind of Magic: Graphic Novel

"Cooper is brilliant at magic tricks. Card tricks, clever illusions - he can do them all. His dad, also known as the Great Eduardo, taught him the tricks of the magical trade before he passed away. But the one thing Cooper can't do is see his dad again."

A fun graphic novel I stumbled upon these days. You can flick through it and see if it's up your alley. I'm a sucker for graphic novels, so this has gone in my wishlist.

Read it now

✨4. Mentalist Oz Pearlman On MIND-READING SECRETS

"The art of magic is not the trick, but picking the right person to do the trick for."

I grew up learning the Stripper Deck from Oz, Cheek to Cheek and watched many other of his releases. So, when I found out he was such a successful mentalist, I was taken aback.

For everyone that wants to know more about Oz, this podcast is just the right blend of advice, biography and magic.

Rich Roll Podcast with Oz

🃏 5. Magician Takes Matters In His Own Hands

What happens when a magician loses his luggage at an airport?

I am sharing this with you just to show how much news stations will hype up a story, when there's nothing there to begin with. The guy literally just used his AirTag and nothing more.

He could have been a plumber, it wouldn't have made a difference in the story.

Check the story out

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In case you missed it...

The Sheffield Slide by Toby Hudson - gb

The Sheffield Slide (based on a collaboration with the equally brilliant BRANDON ELLIS) is a very nifty sleight that fires a selection from the deck as you ribbon spread it on the table. It REALLY looks like the card spontaneously fires from the middle of the pack.

The first time I saw it I genuinely laughed out loud. :)

Once you have learnt the devious secret, Toby will teach you how to fire multiple cards from the spread and then walk you through TWO killer routines that you can use your new weapon in.

The move is not hard. It will take a little practise (of course), but it's more of a knack than a hard sleight. And Toby will teach you all the nuances and subtleties to pick it up FAST!

This is a really great move to have in your arsenal. It looks insane and it will make you giggle to yourself each time you perform it.

£7.99

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