DandMagic

If you give me a deck of cards
I will give you back your cards
In the end of the Day Guess what
I got my Jerry Nugget Deck.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 11:45 AM

10th February 2010.

My video is up in Youtube and Vimeo.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 9:21 PM

9th February 2010

New Update!!
Hold the Mayo by Bill Goodwin is available for Download.
The Mirage Trick by Bill Goodwin is available for Download.
Video Tag is up it could be found on the right side of the screen.

Dhoby Ghaut Jam Session will be up tomorrow morning.Stay Tune!!

How I roll... from Magic Mike Jacobson on Vimeo.

Exclusive Q&A Session - Mike Jacobson

Posted by Jon Raiker at 09:06 pm February 08, 2010

Last week, we posted an Artist Diary from a rising star in the magic circle - Mike Jacobson. On a recent episode of the Ellen DeGeneres show, Mike was randomly chosen from the crowd to perform for Ellen, the studio audience, and the viewers at home... and blew everyone away! We sat down with Mike to pick his brain and ask him a few questions:

Q: How did you get started in magic? How long have you been performing?
A: When I was about nine, I saw a magician at camp where I grew up in Los Angeles. After the show, he showed us all how to do a trick - specifically, how to pull a rope through your neck. In theory this was really cool. In practice, it was not. But I performed this trick for every single adult I knew and they all acted really impressed. Were they? Probably not. But I loved the excitement of knowing something that adults, who told me what to do every day, had no idea how to do... and I didn’t have to tell them. All in all, I’ve been into magic for about 14 years or so, but I’ve only been performing at a semi-professional level since I became a member of the Magic Castle (about 10 years or so).

Q: We know you only by the little we've seen in performance clips online. Do you perform professionally?
A: Magic is really just a passion of mine. I love to entertain and just make people happy. So right now it’s a side job and it looks like it’ll stay that way. I’m also a strategist at an awesome advertising agency in LA called 72andSunny. As a strategist I basically do what we do in magic on a larger scale - figure out how people think, figure out how to engage them most effectively, then use it to our advantage during our campaigns so we can actually affect people. I love it. Having magic and advertising in my life is really fun. If one ever gets frustrating, I have the other.

Q: What led to your appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show? You were randomly chosen from the audience - what does that process consist of?
A: Basically they have everyone in the audience write their hidden talents on paper before the show and if anyone is good they’ll bring them up. In my case, they knew they wanted a magician on the show - so let’s just say I was prepared.

Q: Any funny, behind the scenes stories you can share from the taping of the show?
A: I shared a dressing room with one of the Thunder From Down Under guys. Yeah... awesome. It was literally for like five minutes and he was actually super cool. It was funny to get an insider perspective on that world - it’s way more legit than we think. Then, we compared our six-packs and stuff... you know how that goes.

Q: Any words of advice for those just starting out in magic or looking to continue their journey?
A: I think more than learning cool tricks, it's WAY more important to focus on entertaining and making people happy. In reality, that's the goal of us performing. A lot of magicians get caught up in technicalities and doing things that impress rather than engage, but I think it's extremely important to do more than just magic - we need to help bring the party. I do magic because I love to help people have an awesome time.

How do you do that? By making your magic relate to people, so it becomes less like a magician performing for laymen and more like a hilarious conversation with an entertaining friend; that allows people to enjoy themselves a lot more. I think that's the key. Making sure that whatever you presentation is, it's actually relevant to the audience in some way. When you do that, you bring people in, they let their guard down, and you receive better reactions.

Q: You are clearly confident in your performance. What is in Mike Jacobson's future? How can we support your magic?
A: I think the confidence comes more from my trust in that, if something screws up, I’ll be okay. I like people and Ellen is honestly just another person and a joy to perform to - she loves magic and is so genuine, which made me feel comfortable. In terms of support, just keep being awesome and check out the links below. Thanks guys!

+ Mike Jacobson - Official Site
+ Facebook - Friend Me
+ Twitter - Follow Me
+ Discuss This Bulletin - Forums

Check out my June 2009 video.

Friday, February 5, 2010, 10:20 PM

6th February 2010.

I am a Senior Member in Dan and Dave Forum.Cool.

When with my magic friends Sherman and one of his friend to take some footage when i am at home looking at those videos i realize that it is not really professional it is kind of disappointing for us because we are afraid of camera when filming we cant do it nicely.I am doing the editing.So Stay tune.

New at Theory11 it is called "BE KIND CHANGE" by Tony Chang

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.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 11:44 PM

2nd February 2010.

Following our appearance at Magic-Con we fly to New York to begin our “short and sweet” East Coast Lecture Tour. If you’re in the New York area you’ll be pleased to know that we have arranged an extremely exclusive hands-on workshop at a prestigious magic library **. We hope you can make it to one of these events we and look forward to sharing our material with you all.

April 5. New York	Tannens Magic Shop
April 6. Philadelphia	Mark Desouza’s Magical Theatre*
April 7. Baltimore	Denny & Lee Magic Studio
April 8. New York	Secret Magic Library**
April 9-11. Cape Cod	Cape Cod Conclave

*Please contact Mark Desouza directly at fkaps@aol.com for information on attending this lecture.
**Please contact Spencer Peterson directly at spencer@dananddave.com for information about this exclusive engagement. Limited to 8 attendees only.

Bee® Erdnase Playing Cards: NOW AVAILABLE

Bee® Erdnase Playing Cards from Dan and Dave on Vimeo.

Printed using the same color green as the original 1902 book on premium Aristocrat stock using the Bee® back design with white borders.

Each deck includes two custom jokers, a custom Ace of Spades, and two ad cards printed to look like pages from the book. The box looks exactly like a miniaturized version of the book with the same textured finish.

Saturday, January 30, 2010, 1:10 PM

30th January 2010.

Working on my store and my upcoming dvd.Enjoy..

If i am not wrong Dan and Dave are lecturing at magic castle.

The Expert at the Card Table Deck.

I suspect this deck is The Expert at the Card Table Deck.

Something new on Theory11 it is called "The Zarrow Shuffle".

Bee Stinger Playing Cards back in stock at www.Theory11.com

Visit the site this Monday at 2pm PST for the exclusive release of the all new Bee® Erdnase playing cards. Printed using the same color green as the original 1902 book on premium Aristocrat stock using the Bee® back design with white borders.

Available exclusively at store.dananddave.com during the month of February.

Thursday, January 28, 2010, 2:16 PM

28th January 2010.

New Update!!

DandMagic logo has change to much simple logo.
ThunderBird by Lee Asher with Performance Explanation and pdf is available under the Download section.

Anyone has enter to my blog site yesterday and saw the site is in a mess.During that time i am having some technical problem the problem is solve to so call pay you guys i am thinking of putting 1 new stuff on the Download section.Thinking now.

New 1 on 1 from Theory11 it is called "The Double Lift" by Jason England.

Jason England will be teaching 4 variation of the Double Lift it is a really must get.Add it to your arsenal and routine.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 11:12 PM

26th January 2010.

Omg..I got a sun burn.

Magicians Unite For Haiti

Dan and Dave have joined an ongoing list of magicians who will take part in an online lecture in an effort to raise money for the people of Haiti. To attend the lecture, a minimum $10 donation is required. So far the lineup includes: Chad Long, Chris Brown, Irving Quant, Andi Gladwin, Paul Wilson, Dorian Rhodell, and many others. For more information, visit Facebook group: Magicians unite for Haiti.

Friday, January 22, 2010, 2:45 PM

22nd January 2010.

I am working on my own project for beginners.i am testing the video editing and rendering the rendering is fine and is not wide screen i am working on it for the pass few month recently like yesterday i found a youtube video that help me a lot so i tried and it works fine just only it is not wide screen i try it on my tv and it is great to have HD in it.

I was going online to see some magic stuff and found out something very cool and odd.it is by Paul Harris his new up coming new effect the price is one the most shocking things ever.just the gimmick the clay and the DVD it cost 300US convert into Singapore Dollars it will be 300*1.40(exchange rate)=SG420.Here is the video hope you enjoy.The Title is "Little Man" by Paul Harris.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 10:50 AM

20th January 2010.

New Update!!

Smoke Deck v3 (Dan and Dave) is up under Decks.

Now’s your chance to own a custom English Laundry deck produced exclusively for Dan and Dave. Printed in limited quantities on Bicycle® stock with metallic ink. Each deck comes complete with a custom box, ace of spades, and court cards all hand-drawn by famed English Laundry artist. Ideal for both card magic and flourishes. Available at store.dananddave.com while supplies last.

Click here to read more about Dan and Dave’s involvement on this project.

David Blaine:How i held my breath for 17mins

In this highly personal talk from TEDMED, magician and stuntman David Blaine describes what it took to hold his breath underwater for 17 minutes — a world record (only two minutes shorter than this entire talk!) — and what his often death-defying work means to him. Warning: do NOT try this at home.

Erdnase Playing Cards // Coming Soon

The cards are printed using the same color green as the original 1902 book on Aristocrat stock using the Bee® back design with white borders. The cards include two custom jokers, a custom Ace of Spades, and two ad cards printed to look like pages from the book. The best part is the box! It looks EXACTLY like a miniaturized version of the book and even has the same texture.

The attention to detail put into this deck is outstanding and we’re honored to be able to offer them to you. Stay tuned for further details!

Got my Sleightly Magical book.

Monday, January 18, 2010, 1:49 AM

18th January 2010.

Got my Sleightly Magical Book from Dan and Dave.
Getting Organic Book by Dan and Dave wow the price is so high.

English Laundry + Dan and Dave // Magic

You can purchase English Laundry Deck at http://store.dananddave.com/english-laundry-playing-cards.html

Thursday, January 14, 2010, 2:04 PM

14th January 2010.

English Laundry + Dan and Dave

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.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 8:06 PM

12 January 2010

New Update!!

New background color.
New logo i designed by Me (dandmagic).

Preparing a mini game in my site..
So stay tune it going to be fun.

How to play the game.

The Price is already included.
It is simple.just find a link or a photo or something that has the wrong content don't start scolding me for posting up the wrong content.Than that it you won the game.

Example:

A photo of Jerry Nugget than when you click it to view it in a bigger page than it turn out to be the photo it appear to be a download link than congratulation you just won the game.

So start playing.you can play it now.just a simple game i beat lots of people will win.Hope you guys enjoy.

The game has been tested it is working.

Monday, January 11, 2010, 12:29 AM

11th January 2010.

New Update!!

Added Hit Counter on the right side of the page.
Added Status on the right side of the page.

Really want to go to Magic-Con 2010.
Here is the video for the Theory11 Holiday Contest-Grand Winner-A free ticket to Magic-Con ONLY.So.Check it out..

theory11 holiday contest 2009 - grand prize winner from theory11 on Vimeo.

Thursday, January 7, 2010, 2:26 PM

7th January 2010.

Some really cool photo i found.check it out!!

Dan and Dave keeping some surprise for use.so stay tune.

Guess what Dave was doing.He is looking at David Jade performing.

Late meeting in downtown to discuss final details on a new project.

I got my Aaron Fisher DVD.It is Awesome.

I got my "The Magic Of Fred Robinson" Book and is is huge and heavy.

My Mini Studio where i do my filming but i got lighting problem with it.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 1:41 AM

6th January 2010.

New Update!!

Thunderbird pdf by Lee Asher is up in the Download section.

Dan and Dave Joe Porper Card Clip is available in store.
Here is a few photo of the Card Clip they are the best.Keeping your cards crisp and straight.

Later continue..

Saturday, January 2, 2010, 3:53 AM

2nd January 2010.

New Update!!

Chad Nelson Spread Pass is available for download.
Andrei Jikh B4 Cut is available for download.

Happy New Year.

Friday, December 25, 2009, 2:19 AM

25th December 2009.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone.

Something new on Dan and Dave site.
New onDemand "Betwixt" by Helder Guimarães.

Continue.....

Sunday, December 20, 2009, 1:48 AM

20th December 2009.

Practicing Push Through Shuffle.
waiting for The Magic of Fred Robinson Book to arrive to my door step.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 10:00 PM

9th December 2009.

New Update!!

Anaconda Dribble in Download section has been deleted due to my account don't know what happen.Replace with "VCR Change" by Apollo Robbins.Here is the Performance by Apollo Robbins.

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:

Online Session with Dan and Dave
One grand prize winner will receive an hour long private session with Dan and Dave through Skype.

MAGIC, 1400s – 1950s
One winner will receive a brand new copy of MAGIC, a beautifully produced archive of magic’s history written by Mike Caveney and Jim Steinmeyer.

Signed Uncut Sheet of Smoke & Mirrors
Two winners will receive a signed uncut sheet of either Smoke or Mirror playing cards (only a handful of these were ever available).

Smoke & Mirrors Luxury Edition (12 pack)
Three winners will receive a dozen decks of the Smoke & Mirrors Luxury Edition playing cards.

Organic, A Study on Engineering Miracles by Dan and Dave (signed)
Four winners will receive a signed copy of Organic, a book on impromptu magic now out of print.

$25 Gift Certificate
Five winners will receive a $25 gift certificate good for anything in our store.

On Demand of your choice
Six winners will receive a coupon for any On Demand video of their choice.

The drawing will take place on January 5th. We will notify the winners through email no later than January 6th.

2 new things on Dan and Dave on Demand.

"Sachoff Aces" by David Williamson.

Monday, December 7, 2009, 10:14 PM

7th December 2009.

Working on my own dvd for beginners.just my self work.

Something new in Theory11 called "THE SNAP CHANGE" by Michael Hankins.

Friday, December 4, 2009, 11:12 PM

4th December 2009.

Magic-Con: Guest of Honor

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

And the 2010 Guest of Honor is... from MAGIC ★ CON on Vimeo.

New stuff on Dan and Dave on Demand.it is called "Twizinser" by Helder Guimaraes

Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 11:55 PM

2nd December 2009.

Nothing much these few days.These magician are getting ready for Christmas stuff.So stay tune for great stuff coming this Christmas.
I got my Magic Mat i will take a few photos and upload to show you guys.

Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:46 AM

28th November 2009.

New Stuff on Dan and Dave on Demand.Called "FREAK".

And i think i miss out 20% off for all Magic Books & DVDs at store.dananddave.com

Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 8:12 PM

24th November 2009.

Sorry guys for long time no update busy with final year project.

Bicycle 125 : Anniversary Edition Playing Cards

The decks will be marketed worldwide in the months to come, but we are honored and privileged to unveil them exclusively today, weeks ahead of the public release date.

And a new 1-on-1 by Theory11 called "Harbor Change" by Michael Hankins.Check it out!!

Monday, November 16, 2009, 5:52 PM

16th November 2009.

Another Podcast by Michael Weber.
Hear the Podcast here.
Download the Podcast here. (right click and save as.)

Tomorrow tomorrow (November 16th 2009) Derren Brown will host his first ever 3D Magic Spectacular in the UK - on Channel 4 at 11:00pm.Daniel Madison will be appearing in the television special.

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 12:26 PM

14th November 2009.

New Update!!

Dan and Dave Mirror v3 Deck is up under Decks.

Friday, November 13, 2009, 10:40 PM

13th November 2009.

Here are some photos of my Mirror Deck.

8:49 AM

13th November 2009.

Got my smoke and mirror deck yesterday about 2.00pm Singapore time.

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 10:09 AM

12th November 2009.

New Update!!

Vertigo Hacky Sack is up under Flourish.

Dan and Dave site has a new onDemand called "Top Change" by David Williamson.

Buy It Now

Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 10:31 PM

11th November 2009.

New Update!!

Arcane Deck (white) can be view under Decks.Sorry my Arcane Deck is a bit bend.Due to my air-con.

I will upload new video tomorrow.so stay tune.Hope you guys like my previous video.Took some photos before i went to school.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 10:25 AM

10th November 2009.

New Update!!

Photos
Jerry Nugget Deck 08 has change to another photo.
Jerry Nugget Deck 09 has been removed.
Full Nelson 01 is up.

News
Dan and Dave Smoke and Mirror v3 has out of stock.

Got my Arcane Deck i will try upload photos of them also.And my last time photo.

I uploaded a video in youtube check it out comments thanks.

Erdnase go round v2 by Dan and Dave.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 7:41 PM

4th November 2009.

New Update!!

A new experience in buying video from me.Now anyone want to buy video from me.you can make the payment than i will give you a link so you can download the file immediately so wont waste so much time on meeting up.save time.

Download section will be up by tomorrow so stay tune.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 8:49 AM

3rd November 2009.

New Update!!

Dandmagicshop has been shut down
Thinking of putting a download section for you guys.

Monday, November 2, 2009, 10:02 PM

2nd November 2009.

Finally this is what we been waiting for a long time and it is out on Halloween 2pm Singapore time.

GENESIS v1 by Andrei Jikh - Now Available

Reflection by Bill Goodwin - Now Available

Thursday, October 29, 2009, 9:11 AM

29th October 2009.

Arcade Deck has been released.please go to http://www.ellusionist.com/arcane-deck-playing-cards.html for more information.

Later at 8.00pm pst,to see the exclusive preview for Bill Goodwins' long awaited DVD on Card Magic, Reflection.