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* [[Siegfried & Roy]] performed one last time at a fundraiser for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute which airs on ABC's 20/20.
 
* [[Siegfried & Roy]] performed one last time at a fundraiser for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute which airs on ABC's 20/20.
 
* "[[Masters of Illusion]]" television series debuts.
 
* "[[Masters of Illusion]]" television series debuts.
* The career of [[Doug Henning]] is documented in the book  "Spellbound: The Wonder-filled Life of Doug Henning"  by John Harrison.
 
 
* [[FISM]] was held in China
 
* [[FISM]] was held in China
 
* Jay Mattioli and Drew Thomas competed on the television show "[[America's Got Talent]]."  
 
* Jay Mattioli and Drew Thomas competed on the television show "[[America's Got Talent]]."  
 
* The film "Is Anybody There?" is released starring  [[Michael Caine]] as a retired magician in a retirement home who becomes friends with a young boy that lives there.
 
* The film "Is Anybody There?" is released starring  [[Michael Caine]] as a retired magician in a retirement home who becomes friends with a young boy that lives there.
 
* Houdini's Magic Shop takes over Disneyland's Main Street Magic Shop in California.
 
* Houdini's Magic Shop takes over Disneyland's Main Street Magic Shop in California.
* [[Paul Harris]] releases his long awaited project [[True Astonishments]] 9 DVD set.
 
 
* During the Oscars, [[Philippe Petit]] performs a French Drop coin vanish during the acceptance speech by the producers of the film "Man On Wire".
 
* During the Oscars, [[Philippe Petit]] performs a French Drop coin vanish during the acceptance speech by the producers of the film "Man On Wire".
 
* [[Ed Alonzo]] tours with Britney Spears featuring illusions.
 
* [[Ed Alonzo]] tours with Britney Spears featuring illusions.
 
* On March 8, the [[Academy of Magical Arts]] awards Magician of the Year to [[Guy Hollingworth]],  Masters Fellowship to [[Dominique]], Lifetime Achievement to [[Bob Fitch]], Performing Fellowship to [[Celeste Evans]] and Performing Fellowship to [[Howie Schwarzman]].
 
* On March 8, the [[Academy of Magical Arts]] awards Magician of the Year to [[Guy Hollingworth]],  Masters Fellowship to [[Dominique]], Lifetime Achievement to [[Bob Fitch]], Performing Fellowship to [[Celeste Evans]] and Performing Fellowship to [[Howie Schwarzman]].
 
* Goodliffe’s [[Abra]] weekly magic magazine ceased publication after 63 years and 3,296 issues.  
 
* Goodliffe’s [[Abra]] weekly magic magazine ceased publication after 63 years and 3,296 issues.  
* Rob Stiff of Magic Makers acquired [[S.S. Adams]].
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* Rob Stiff of Magic Makers acquired [[S.S. Adams]].  
* The final volumes of Bruce Cervon’s [[Castle Notebooks]] (Volumes 4 and 5) are released by L&L Publishing.
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* Comedic film and television actor, director, [[Dom DeLuise]] died  on May 4th
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* Abbott’s Magic introduces an online version of [[New Tops]] called Newest Tops.
 
* Abbott’s Magic introduces an online version of [[New Tops]] called Newest Tops.
* L&L Publishing released [[The Essential Dai Vernon]] which is a collection of all the Vernon books by Lewis Ganson.
 
 
* The [[FISM]] took place in Beijing, China with  The Grand Prix awarded to Shawn Farquhar for Close-Up and Soma for Stage Magic.
 
* The [[FISM]] took place in Beijing, China with  The Grand Prix awarded to Shawn Farquhar for Close-Up and Soma for Stage Magic.
* A biography of Doug Henning, [[Spellbound: The Wonder-Filled Life of Doug Henning]] by John Harrison, is published.
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* [[Eric DeCamps]] is selected as the Dean of SAM Assembly #1 in New York.
* Eric DeCamps is selected as the Dean of SAM Assembly #1 in New York.
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* [[Max Maven]] resigned as the Director of Entertainment at the Magic Castle.
* Max Maven resigned as the Director of Entertainment at the Magic Castle.
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* [[David Meyer]] announces his retirement editing Magicol, the organ of the [[Magic Collectors' Association]]. It was transferred into the care of [[Magicana]], a not-for-profit arts organization by [[David Ben]].
* David Meyer annoucces his retirement in Magicol, the organ of the Magic Collectors’ Association.
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* The [[American Museum of Magic]] in Marshall, Michigan hired Jeffrey Taylor as its first full-time salaried director.
* The [[Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception]] (John Mulholland’s "CIA Manual") is published. Genii published same material by Michael Edward i 2001 and  2003.
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* The American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Michigan hired Jeffrey Taylor as its first full-time salaried director.
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* Paul Harris awarded the 27th "Louie Award" from [[Tannen’s Magic]]
 
* Paul Harris awarded the 27th "Louie Award" from [[Tannen’s Magic]]
 
* MagicPedia surpasses 4,000 articles.
 
* MagicPedia surpasses 4,000 articles.
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=== Books and DVDs ===
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* The final volumes of Bruce Cervon’s [[Castle Notebooks]] (Volumes 4 and 5) are released by L&L Publishing.
 +
* The [[Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception]] (John Mulholland’s "CIA Manual") is published. Genii published same material by Michael Edward in 2001 and  2003.
 +
* A biography of Doug Henning, [[Spellbound: The Wonder-Filled Life of Doug Henning]] by John Harrison, is published.
 +
* [[Paul Harris]] releases his long awaited project [[True Astonishments]] 9 DVD set.
 +
* L&L Publishing released [[The Essential Dai Vernon]] which is a collection of all the Vernon books by Lewis Ganson.
 +
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===In Memoriam===
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* [[Dom DeLuise]]
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*[[Masao Atsukawa]] 
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*[[David Avadon]] 
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*[[Carl Ballantine]] 
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*[[Bobby Baxter]] 
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*[[Ali Bongo]] 
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*[[John Booth]] 
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*[[Jim Cellini]] 
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*[[Harvey Cohen]] 
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*[[Lenny Greenfader]] 
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*[[Roy Huston]] 
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* [[Jim Krzak]] 
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* [[Martin A. Nash]] 
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* [[Fakini]]
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* [[Mahka Tendo]]
  
*In Memoriam:
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== 50 years ago ==
**[[Masao Atsukawa]] 
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**[[David Avadon]] 
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**[[Carl Ballantine]] 
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**[[Bobby Baxter]] 
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**[[Ali Bongo]] 
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**[[John Booth]] 
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**[[Jim Cellini]] 
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**[[Harvey Cohen]] 
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**[[Lenny Greenfader]] 
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**[[Roy Huston]] 
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** [[Jim Krzak]] 
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** [[Martin A. Nash]] 
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** [[Fakini]]
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** [[Mahka Tendo]] 
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=== 50 years ago ===
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In [[1959]]:
 
In [[1959]]:
* Mac King, Roberto Giobbi and Jeff McBride were born.
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* [[Mac King]], [[Roberto Giobbi]] and [[Jeff McBride]] were born.
 
* [[Jean Hugard]] died and [[Fred Braue]] takes over editing [[Hugard's Magic Monthly]]
 
* [[Jean Hugard]] died and [[Fred Braue]] takes over editing [[Hugard's Magic Monthly]]
 
* [[Zina Bennett]] married [[Susy Wandas]] in Brussells.
 
* [[Zina Bennett]] married [[Susy Wandas]] in Brussells.
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* [[Neil Foster]] moved to Colon to become the Abbott Magic Company's chief magician-in-residence and vice president.
 
* [[Neil Foster]] moved to Colon to become the Abbott Magic Company's chief magician-in-residence and vice president.
 
* The [[Elmsley Count]] was first published by [[Alex Elmsley]], although unnamed, in the marketed trick "The Four Card Trick".
 
* The [[Elmsley Count]] was first published by [[Alex Elmsley]], although unnamed, in the marketed trick "The Four Card Trick".
* The [[Veeser Concept]] was published in December issue of MUM.  
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* The [[Veeser Concept]] was published in December issue of [[MUM]].  
 
* [[Cannibal Cards]] was developed by [[Lin Searles]] and marketed
 
* [[Cannibal Cards]] was developed by [[Lin Searles]] and marketed
 
* [[Peter Pit]] performs on the [[Ed Sullivan Show]]
 
* [[Peter Pit]] performs on the [[Ed Sullivan Show]]
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** [[The Card Magic of Le Paul]]
 
** [[The Card Magic of Le Paul]]
  
=== 100 years ago ===
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== 100 years ago==
 
In [[1909]]:
 
In [[1909]]:
* Publication of T. Nelson Downs [[Art of Magic]]
 
 
* The [[Sphinx]] became the official organ of the [[Society of American Magicians]].
 
* The [[Sphinx]] became the official organ of the [[Society of American Magicians]].
 
* Magic Periodicals [[Boy Magician]]  by Charles J. Hagen and [[Edwards' Monthly]] by W.G. Edwards began publishing  
 
* Magic Periodicals [[Boy Magician]]  by Charles J. Hagen and [[Edwards' Monthly]] by W.G. Edwards began publishing  
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* Magic illustrator [[Nelson C. Hahne]] was born
 
* Magic illustrator [[Nelson C. Hahne]] was born
 
* The official magic periodical of the Australian Society of Magicians, The [[Magic Mirror]] began publishing.
 
* The official magic periodical of the Australian Society of Magicians, The [[Magic Mirror]] began publishing.
* Sidney Clarke began editing the [[Magic Circular]]
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* [[Sidney Clarke]] began editing the [[Magic Circular]]
 
*[[Leon Herrmann]] died
 
*[[Leon Herrmann]] died
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*Books published:
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**The Art of Modern Conjuring and Drawing Room Entertainment (Anonymous)
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**Wonderful Mysteries Fully Explained (Anonymous)
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**Tricks for Everyone ([[David Devant]])
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**The Art of Magic ([[T. Nelson Downs]])
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**The Magician Annual 1908/09 ([[Will Goldston]])
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**Chapeaugraphy, Shadowgraphy and Paper Folding ([[Hercat]])
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**Some Modern Conjuring ([[Donald Holmes]])
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**Deviltry ([[Burling Hull]])
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**Scientific Magical Experiments (Prof. William Kirsch)
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**Chemistry in Magic (William M. Linnett)
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**Protection ([[Joseph Meyer]])
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**Thought Reading Exposed (Albert Morrow)
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**Secrets of the Great Mysteries ([[Oudini]])
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**Amateur Conjuring ([[William Russell]])
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**Tricks and Puzzles for Winter Evenings (William Russell)
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**Fire and Chemical Magic for Drawing-Room and Stage, 3rd Series ([[Ellis Stanyon]])
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**New Handkerchief Tricks, 2nd Series (Ellis Stanyon)
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**Problems in Mystery for Practical Magicians ([[Max Sterling]])
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
* [http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=211797#Post211797 2009: A Year in Review by Dustin Stinett ]
 
* [http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=211797#Post211797 2009: A Year in Review by Dustin Stinett ]
 
* [http://magic.about.com/b/2009/12/28/2009-the-year-in-magic.htm 2009: The Year in Magic By Wayne Kawamoto, About.com Guide to Magic & Illusion]
 
* [http://magic.about.com/b/2009/12/28/2009-the-year-in-magic.htm 2009: The Year in Magic By Wayne Kawamoto, About.com Guide to Magic & Illusion]
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[[Category:Years]]
 

Revision as of 20:11, 7 December 2010

Magic related events from the year 2009.

See also:

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Please add any notable events below if an article falls within this year.


Selected events

  • Franz Harary helps a dance team perform magic on the television show "America's Dance Crew."
  • Siegfried & Roy performed one last time at a fundraiser for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute which airs on ABC's 20/20.
  • "Masters of Illusion" television series debuts.
  • FISM was held in China
  • Jay Mattioli and Drew Thomas competed on the television show "America's Got Talent."
  • The film "Is Anybody There?" is released starring Michael Caine as a retired magician in a retirement home who becomes friends with a young boy that lives there.
  • Houdini's Magic Shop takes over Disneyland's Main Street Magic Shop in California.
  • During the Oscars, Philippe Petit performs a French Drop coin vanish during the acceptance speech by the producers of the film "Man On Wire".
  • Ed Alonzo tours with Britney Spears featuring illusions.
  • On March 8, the Academy of Magical Arts awards Magician of the Year to Guy Hollingworth, Masters Fellowship to Dominique, Lifetime Achievement to Bob Fitch, Performing Fellowship to Celeste Evans and Performing Fellowship to Howie Schwarzman.
  • Goodliffe’s Abra weekly magic magazine ceased publication after 63 years and 3,296 issues.
  • Rob Stiff of Magic Makers acquired S.S. Adams.
  • Abbott’s Magic introduces an online version of New Tops called Newest Tops.
  • The FISM took place in Beijing, China with The Grand Prix awarded to Shawn Farquhar for Close-Up and Soma for Stage Magic.
  • Eric DeCamps is selected as the Dean of SAM Assembly #1 in New York.
  • Max Maven resigned as the Director of Entertainment at the Magic Castle.
  • David Meyer announces his retirement editing Magicol, the organ of the Magic Collectors' Association. It was transferred into the care of Magicana, a not-for-profit arts organization by David Ben.
  • The American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Michigan hired Jeffrey Taylor as its first full-time salaried director.
  • Paul Harris awarded the 27th "Louie Award" from Tannen’s Magic
  • MagicPedia surpasses 4,000 articles.

Books and DVDs

In Memoriam

50 years ago

In 1959:

100 years ago

In 1909:

  • The Sphinx became the official organ of the Society of American Magicians.
  • Magic Periodicals Boy Magician by Charles J. Hagen and Edwards' Monthly by W.G. Edwards began publishing
  • The Bamberg Magic & Novelty Co. opened at 1193 Broadway, New York City
  • Louis Tannen was born
  • Burling Hull created and patented the Svengali Deck.
  • Cambridge University's magic organization "The Mystics" was founded.
  • Mysto Magic Company was formed
  • Magic illustrator Nelson C. Hahne was born
  • The official magic periodical of the Australian Society of Magicians, The Magic Mirror began publishing.
  • Sidney Clarke began editing the Magic Circular
  • Leon Herrmann died
  • Books published:
    • The Art of Modern Conjuring and Drawing Room Entertainment (Anonymous)
    • Wonderful Mysteries Fully Explained (Anonymous)
    • Tricks for Everyone (David Devant)
    • The Art of Magic (T. Nelson Downs)
    • The Magician Annual 1908/09 (Will Goldston)
    • Chapeaugraphy, Shadowgraphy and Paper Folding (Hercat)
    • Some Modern Conjuring (Donald Holmes)
    • Deviltry (Burling Hull)
    • Scientific Magical Experiments (Prof. William Kirsch)
    • Chemistry in Magic (William M. Linnett)
    • Protection (Joseph Meyer)
    • Thought Reading Exposed (Albert Morrow)
    • Secrets of the Great Mysteries (Oudini)
    • Amateur Conjuring (William Russell)
    • Tricks and Puzzles for Winter Evenings (William Russell)
    • Fire and Chemical Magic for Drawing-Room and Stage, 3rd Series (Ellis Stanyon)
    • New Handkerchief Tricks, 2nd Series (Ellis Stanyon)
    • Problems in Mystery for Practical Magicians (Max Sterling)

References