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Bill Abbott Magic Veteran user 381 Posts |
A 10 year passion project finally saw the light of day tonight.
10 years ago I started interviewing some of my friends and people I admired in the magic field. I asked them all the same 9 questions and got very different and fascinating answers from each one of them. I had plans to do dozens more of these interviews, but after moving the Bill Abbott Magic headquarters a few years ago, the hard drive where most of the interviews were stored DISAPPEARED. I was heartbroken. I had travelled to the UK, Ireland, Scotland, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Toronto, etc, and arranged meet ups with almost two dozen of these incredible magicians, only to have it all vanish in a moment. Crestfallen I stopped doing the interviews all together and shelved the small handful I still had left. Fast-forward to our current world pandemic and my families self-quarantine situation at home. My partner Rebecca was going through an old hard drive and discovered that it contained a back up of a past computer...in that back up was ALL of the original raw footage from these interviews! And now as I edit and upload them I will be releasing two or three every couple days and sharing them with YOU! First up we have Las Vegas headliner Mac King, Mentalist Bobby Motta and the amazing Kozak the Magician! https://billabbottmagic.com/blogs/bill-abbott-magic-pro-tips |
The great Gumbini Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Bill this is absolutely wonderful I will look forward to each of these interviews especially at a time when everybody is being isolated in their homes this is probably your best gift ever to the magic community and I for one thank you from the bottom of my heart stay safe.
Good magic to all, Eric |
Bill Abbott Magic Veteran user 381 Posts |
Thank you Eric! I truly appreciate your gratitude. So excited to share everything all of these artists have generously shared with me.
Lots more to come |
The great Gumbini Inner circle 3062 Posts |
I've often viewed things that are worth wild by obstructions that come up that prevent you from seeing what you really want to see. I fell asleep last night excited about the time I'd have today to view some more of these and sure enough everything came up today so tonight I was finally able to get an hour's worth but tomorrow I will be going through a lot more this is just a magnificent wonderful gem of a project.
Good magic to all, Eric |
Bill Abbott Magic Veteran user 381 Posts |
Thanks so much Eric!
The Nick Einhorn Interview is up! Nick and I discuss among other things the importance of confidence on stage, how he structures the sequence of effects in every show, how to highlight the moment of astonishment and create a clarity of effect. Join us as we dive deep into the secrets of being one of the UK's finest magicians! https://mailchi.mp/billabbottmagic.com/n......h-458896 |
The great Gumbini Inner circle 3062 Posts |
These interviews are absolutely priceless!
Good magic to all, Eric |
Marqus Special user 899 Posts |
Bill,
As I mentioned in a private email to you (& Rebecca), these are terrific! I finally got to see Kozak! His knowledge & theories hit home with me. Years ago, I stayed at the Tropicana while he was there but really didn't know of him, so I never attended a show. What a regret that was! Mac King was so generous with his TIME as he stayed with your interview until (basically) the last minute. I LOVE Nick Einhorn's At The Table lecture, so I can't wait to see it. Can't wait to watch all the others. GOOD job! Mark |
Bill Abbott Magic Veteran user 381 Posts |
Thanks Mark!
The NEW David Acer Interview has just been edited and uploaded just now. Enjoy. https://mailchi.mp/billabbottmagic.com/n......h-458900 |
Bill Abbott Magic Veteran user 381 Posts |
Our newest Dream Show interview is up! The Amazing Rune Klan
https://billabbottmagic.com/blogs/bill-a......nterview |
Bill Abbott Magic Veteran user 381 Posts |
We have added the Jay Sankey & David Kaye (Silly Billy) interviews to the Dream Show series.
Please enjoy. https://billabbottmagic.com/blogs/bill-abbott-magic-pro-tips |
gaafman Loyal user 248 Posts |
Thanks you. These are great
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Bill Abbott Magic Veteran user 381 Posts |
It’s been 4 years since I’ve updated this! Wow ????
There are two interviews not mentioned on this thread that are worth your time. The first is long time performer Quentin Reynolds https://billabbottmagic.com/blogs/bill-a......nterview And the second is veteran pro Tim Hannig https://billabbottmagic.com/blogs/bill-a......nterview Enjoy! -Bill |
MagicByVincent Veteran user Staten Island, New York 329 Posts |
I’m actually currently going through this. I’m really enjoying it and getting a lot from it. Thanks for doing it.
Magic is all around us we just have to be willing to see it.
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Bill Abbott Magic Veteran user 381 Posts |
Thank you for sharing and so happy you are getting a lot out of these interviews.
I hope to get to putting up more soon. |
MagicByVincent Veteran user Staten Island, New York 329 Posts |
That would be great I’m going to run out soon.
Magic is all around us we just have to be willing to see it.
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Bill Abbott Magic Veteran user 381 Posts |
Well I’ll get right on adding more!
I just located interviews with Andy Nyman and the late (and very great) Thom Peterson which I will be editing and adding soon. Thank you for your interest. -Bill |
MagicByVincent Veteran user Staten Island, New York 329 Posts |
Amazing! … I will definitely keep an eye out for them. And since you’re here I just want to say a big Ty for deciding to release your material, I’m REALLY enjoying Nobrainer and can’t wait to pick up some others.
Magic is all around us we just have to be willing to see it.
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Bill Abbott Magic Veteran user 381 Posts |
You’re welcome MagicVincent!
Lots more at www.billabbottmagic.com |
MagicByVincent Veteran user Staten Island, New York 329 Posts |
Bill, I have sent you a private message. Please take a look at it, it’s something I feel you should know about. Thanks
Magic is all around us we just have to be willing to see it.
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