Past Lives
Since the first MAGIC Live in 2001, our creative production team has pioneered many aspects of a magic convention that had never been done before – and some that have never been done since. Take a glimpse back at just a few of the scenes from the previous Lives.
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In 2022, Derek DelGaudio is interviewed by Jason England.
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Asi Wind taking us behind the scenes of one of his miracles, 2022.
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Alex Ramon performs an unreal balancing act, 2022.
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Charlie Caper shares the stage with a robotic friend, 2022.
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Paul Gertner was one of six well-known magician performing acts they did long before becoming well-known, 2022.
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Wayne Houchin takes the stage, 2015.
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Max Maven camps out in Tales of Terror, 2009.
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David Copperfield, along with Jeffrey Williamson of the US Postal Service, unveils the 2018 Art of Magic Commemorative Stamps.
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An Allakazam moment, with Greg Wilson, in the 2011 history of the Sawing.
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In 2001, Lance Burton interviewed Channing Pollock.
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In 2011, most everyone attended From the Dark, but no one saw the show.
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Pat Hazell pulls out a “coin” from behind the ear of a spectator, 2018.
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Jack Goldfinger, 2013.
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The 2009 dealers’ room, with props large and small.
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Frances Willard, along with David Charvet, receives a standing ovation in 2018.
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Hosts Julie Eng and Jonathan Levit with David Williamson, 2017.
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In 2013, Jeff McBride interviewed Wayne Dobson onstage.
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In 2017, magical puzzles came in 49 Boxes.
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David Copperfield and his alien, 2015.
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2011 brought the Carnival of Wonders show.
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Guy Hollingworth presented Expert at the Card Table in 2009.
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In 2017, a visiting elephant from Circus 1903.
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Marvyn Roy in 2004, always electric.
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The Blackstone Sawing recreated in 2011 by David Charvet.
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A rare magic convention sighting of Steve Forte, Bill Malone, and Ron Conley, 2015.
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In 2013, Yann Frisch clearly shows why he was the reigning FISM Grand-Prix Champion.
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The inspiring Abbey Goldrake in 2017.
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A small portion of the 2016 Museum.
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Jinger Leigh-Kalin, 2016.
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Ding Yang produces a dove then splits it – with her feet, 2018.
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The 2013 theme was “Friends,” exemplified by Lance Burton and Mac King.
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