by MagicAL » Jan 21st, '06, 20:13
Just browsing the areas on a very slow saturday night, nothing worth watching on telly and as its January after overspending at chrimbo, I have no £££, it got me thinking and here is my 2 cents worth...
In no particular order...
1. Jerry Sadowitz - I like his performance style. His humour appeals to me, and his books are brilliant.
2. Jeff McBride - One of the few stage magicians that I would travel a long way to see.
3. Michael Ammar - Not a massive fan of his ETMCM dvd's, although I own some (dont we all?) But after seing him lecture, I have not seen a more friendly approachable professional since.
4. Nick Einhorn - Just a widely talented perfomer. Very good spectator control, and inventor of "Spooked" an effect I always close my routine with.
5. Derren Brown - For just being so entertaining, and doing his own thing. I discovered a new level of respect for him after my better half bought me the Devils picture book for Christmas.
6. Harry Lorraine - This man has written some of the greatest card magic books ever (IMHO) I really think that his books are invaluable.
7. Daryl - No explanation needed really. A widely talented guy.
8. Paul Daniels - Love him or hate him, has anyone done more for magic in the UK than this man?
9. David Blaine - Reignited my intrest in street magic, just wifh he would stop the stupid stunts.
10. Jay Sankey - Revolutionary Card Magic is my most treasured and protected DVD.
Only 10? I could go on for ages, ooops I already have!