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  Magic (illusion) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Magic, including the arts of prestidigitation and conjuring, is the art of entertaining an audience by performing illusions that baffle and amaze, often by giving the impression that something impossible has been achieved, almost as if the performer had magic or supernatural powers.
The purpose of a magic trick is to amuse and create a feeling of wonder; the audience is generally aware that the magic is performed using trickery, and derives enjoyment from the magician's skill and cunning.
Exposure is claimed to "kill" magic as an artform and transforms it into mere intellectual puzzles and riddles.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Magic_(illusion)   (3527 words)

  
 Exposure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acute exposure, the exposure to a toxic substance which may result in harm or death
Exposure (photography), the total amount of light allowed to fall on the sensor during the taking of a photograph
Multiple exposure, an exposure in which the sensitivity to light is reduced and then increased at least once during the total exposure time
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Exposure   (399 words)

  
 Magic (illusion) - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
The magician snaps their fingers and a coin disappears; places a dove in a cage, claps his hands and the bird vanishes, including the cage, stuffs a silk into his fist and opens his hands revealing nothing, or waves a magic wand and the Statue of Liberty magically "goes away".
Bizarre magic is typically performed in a close-up venue, although some performers such as Docc Hilford have effectively presented it in a stage setting.
Misdirection, along with theatrical acting abilities and also NLP can help to improve how the magic is perceive by the audience, although the method is mostly based on gimmicks and manual dexterity with sleight of hand.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/m/a/g/Magic_(illusion).html   (3354 words)

  
 Exposure In Magic
One high profile case of ‘exposure’ in magic was probably Herbert Becker’s series of books and CD Roms.
Several new magic enthusiasts have been constantly complaining to me about different forms of exposure in magic and telling me how detrimental it is to the art.
Exposures on sleights and secret techniques are useless since a well executed sleight is supposed to be invisible.
www.learn-great-magic-tricks.com /exposure-in-magic.html   (1196 words)

  
 The Linking Page - The Daily Magic Newswire
An expert and author on magic, extra sensory perception, and the hereafter, Christopher lectured at colleges and universities, and was at the forefront of the Magic world from the 1950's until his death at 70, in 1984.
The coolest magic tricks have been gathered together in one book, best-selling author David Pogue's Magic For Dummies, which is guaranteed to leave your friends, family and coworkers spellbound at your mastery of the mystical arts.
MASTERING MAGIC Over a hundred secrets of the trade are divulged in a rare explanation of magic tricks, which are ranked according to their level of difficulty.
www.linkingpage.com /books.html   (4213 words)

  
 Harry Potter vs. Gandalf: Magic in J.K. Rowling, Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis
Besides the sheer existence of practical magic — as well as a riot of magical creatures from griffins and unicorns to three-headed dogs and Hippogrifs — there are also institutional imaginative incursions into reality, such as the invention of a British “Ministry of Magic” in Her Majesty’s Government.
It’s even possible to imagine that magic in her world was never condemned by Christian tradition or divine revelation; that Deuteronomy 18:9-14 and related passages were never written; that St. Thomas never spoke against magic in the Summa, that Rome never opposed it in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Magic is the proper pursuit of Merlin, not of Arthur or Lancelot; of Glinda, not of Dorothy; of the fairy godmother, not of Cinderella; of Dallben, not of Taran (in Lloyd Alexander’s excellent Prydain Chronicles).
www.decentfilms.com /sections/articles/2567   (8743 words)

  
 The History of Magic Bullet
As photographers know, 1/30th of a second is a rather slow exposure time, and a lot can happen in that interval.
Even though film is not really "scanned" during exposure in a camera or when projected, we refer to its frame rate as 24p, or 24 progressive (whole) frames per second.
Whether this is true or not, applying Magic Bullet to your video instantly transforms it from feeling like just another bit of DV camcorder footage to something more.
www.redgiantsoftware.com /whismabu.html   (1117 words)

  
 magic video depot: download magic videos, instruction help discussion forum tricks
Magic Video Depot does not condone the exposure of magic in any form.
There are many different branches of magic and different opinions of what defines magic and magic performances.
Magic is the best hobby, avocation and art form in the world.
magicvideodepot.com /rules.php?PHPSESSID=eda03cf81ed652d69d2f9fd8b0e...   (481 words)

  
 Magic Exposure in TV Shows
I was reluctant to post these on this web site because exposure of magic on TV shows really gets people stirred up.
The second says that the real damage is that exposure teaches people not to respect magic as an entertainment anymore.
Those who regard magic only as an intellectual challenge need more self-validation than we as entertainers can offer, and are beyond our ability to reach.
www.cs.wisc.edu /~roy/magictalk-wisdom/discussions/exposure.html   (1256 words)

  
 The Magic Box: A Modern Fable   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Exposure units can seem like a magic box if you don't know how and why they work.
Two things must come together to have an exposure: The sensitizer of the film or emulsion and the bulb used in the exposure unit.
The key words here are "exposure unit." The ones used in exposure units use the correct bulb with the proper wave length.
www.chromaline.com /artmagbox.html   (831 words)

  
 Singapore Magic Circle Forums -> Non Exposure Rules And Warning System
Singapore Magic Circle Forums is a free forum for Singapore magicians and magic hobbyists.
On top of not exposure of the methods behind an effect, I would like to ask that all be more discerning when talking about gimmicks, sleights and methods.
Also from here on, if an exposure had to be edited from a post by a mod, the poster will have their warning increased.
forums.singaporemagiccircle.com /index.php?showtopic=745   (566 words)

  
 David Copperfield in Seattle - Magic Secrets - Revealed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Magic secrets, like certain diseases, are best kept to one's...
Exposure obviously "kills" magic as an artform and transforms...
As is any exposure done for the =A0 Copperfield secrets :: =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Other illusions 1981 "The Vanishing Airplane"The trick with disappearing plane has become a huge step on David's way to global domination.
www.magictalk.org /David_Copperfield_in_Seattle-3662023-276-a.html   (4874 words)

  
 The Penguin Magic Blog
Penguin Magic employees, featured Penguin magicians, members of the Penguin Magic advisory committee, an industry insider and a magic historian.
Our vision with "Who Invented the Magic" was to publish it for free online and invite other magicians to contribute their knowledge to fill in the missing pieces.
That focus would allow Paul to protect against exposure of magic secrets on the site, and allow all magicians to be included in the online encyclopedia.
www.penguinmagic.com /blog/2006/02/magic.html   (462 words)

  
 magic trick - allmagic. resource or exposure?
On the whole I'd rather it not be publicised in a non magic arena, as for selfish reasons I want to be the only person in the world that does any magic.
There's a myriad of magic stuff in there, however, people were more interested in fake dog poo and rubber chickens.
As has been mentioned the public at large won't be all that interested as a lot of it is in trade jargon and, unless you're into magic in the first place, you won't get a lot out of it except the very short and momentary knowledge of how something is done.
www.talkmagic.co.uk /ftopic3563.php   (1043 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Exposure (magic)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Exposure (magic)" at HighBeam.
Hype happens at MAGIC: trade show ads start at airport and end at popcorn stand on show floor.
MAGIC show debut in Women's market: a strong first effort.
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Exposure+(magic)   (299 words)

  
 MagIC Shutter Timing Accuracy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
As may be seen, for exposure times greater than 10 seconds, the shutter timing is good to better than 1%.
Images taken with exposure times less than 10 seconds can be corrected by creating correction images through observations of dome flats.
Shutter precision for MagIC plotted in terms of the ratio of the actual to requested exposure time versus the requested exposure time in seconds.
www.lco.cl /lco/magellan/instruments/MAGIC/shutter   (241 words)

  
 Canon Digital Photography Forums - *Unleashing The Magic*
Your exposures might be a little hit and miss to start with, but you will learn infinitly quicker this way.
One situation that continues to challenge me is settings where the 10D computes an exposure setting that varies significantly as you view different parts of the scene even though the overall lighting is constant.
FEL (focus exposure lock) doesn’t really do the job here since the lock is only good for a finite time period.
photography-on-the.net /forum/printthread.php?t=20446   (2140 words)

  
 Legacy Prep: Vibrant Stagnation, Exposure, Even a Decklist!, by Nathan J. Xaxson - a Magic: the Gathering Legacy / Type ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
That's certainly arguable, but most would agree that the exposure he gave the format in his articles had an undeniably positive effect on the format.
It all starts with exposure: the pros need to come out in huge numbers to the GP and start showing the community what they did and how they did it.
Magic the Gathering is TM and copyright Wizards of the Coast, Inc, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. All rights reserved.
www.starcitygames.com /php/news/article/10316.html   (3576 words)

  
 People Against Magic Exposure
Enjoy the magic, illusion, and psychic entertainment of pirates Captain Jack Bartholemew and Nyre, the fl rose as they share with you their magical and psychic tales.
SGMCircle (or Singapore Magic Circle) is a group for magicians in Singapore.
A magical, in-depth account of extraordinary dream journeys; containing powerful life lessons and encoded information that shakes the foundations of cognition and transports the reader into alternate realms.
g.webring.com /hub?ring=mcbride   (333 words)

  
 all about me:) - Magic Secrets - Revealed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Exposure > obviously "kills" magic as an artform and transforms...
As is any > exposure done for the > Copperfield secrets :: Other illusions 1981 "The > Vanishing Airplane"The trick with disappearing plane has become a huge > step on David's way to global domination.
After, you take the paper, give it the shape of a rose, and magically the rose float in the air.
www.magictalk.org /_all_about_me-26668526-276-a.html   (10097 words)

  
 Mountain Magic Equipment: Osprey Exposure 66
The Exposure Series has been designed to meet the needs of the vertically inclined.
These ultralight alpine packs carry all of your climbing and backcountry gear with the superb comfort Osprey is known for.
Removable Exposure CM heat-moldable hipbelt, leasless ice tool holsters with Hypalon ice tool buffers, ski loops, shovel wing, haul point system and an internal daisy chain.
www.mountainmagic.com /equipment/backpack/osprey-exposure66.htm   (180 words)

  
 AbraMagic.com
From the moment the planned exposure was announced, the HHC was contacted by thousands of concerned citizens and magicians.
Magicians were concerned with the fact that many still perform the Metamorphosis illusion today and while the illusion is performed faster and in a different way Houdini did, any exposure of magic is wrong.
The museums experience in magic and in the art of magic is non-existant.
www.abramagic.com /houdini.cfm   (635 words)

  
 Editorial
The Houdini Exhibit at The Outgamie Museum outraged many magicians with their exposure of the Substitution Trunk, but what seemed to upset magicians even more was that Jonathon and Charlotte Pendragon appeared to condone the exposure by performing a show for the museum.
Some will argue that if you walk into a magic store the salesman can guide you into purchasing effects that are appropriate for you and, to some extent, deter the merely curious.
I believe that magic doesn’t happen on stage or on TV or on the close-up pad, but in the mind of the viewer.
www.magicunlimited.com /editorial2006.htm   (1524 words)

  
 Magic exposure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Some people enjoy magic without asking, others want desperately to know how it's done.
Call me a sicko, but I have made investigating how the big tricks work a very successful hobby.
The bookstore has four books (by other people) that reveal many secrets.
home.snafu.de /tilman/magic.html   (117 words)

  
 A Magic 8-Ball Unofficial Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Magic 8-Ball® is a toy made by Tyco Toys, Inc.® with legendary fortune-telling power.
"Magic 8-Ball" and "Tyco Toys, Inc." are registered trademarks of Tyco Toys, Inc., and are used without permission.
Quotations from the Magic 8-Ball® are Copyright © by Tyco Toys, Inc. No affiliation exists between Tyco Toys, Inc., and this publication.
8ball.ofb.net   (121 words)

  
 Magic tricks, bar magic tricks, discount magic tricks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Great magic tricks which you may perform using various common and special things magic tricks..
Much spectacular theatre was predicated on technical magic, the instantaneoustransformations of scenery and the tricks of the harlequinade..
Exposure in magic refers to the practice of making magical methods (the "secrets" of how magic tricks are performed) available to those who are not.
www.designerdecals.com /magic-tricks.html   (305 words)

  
 My feelings about magic exposure
From there you are one mouse click away from the very magic secrets that all members of the IBM and the SAM have taken an oath not to expose.
The oldest magic society in the world is praising this man for exposing magic.
The Magic Circle of London, of which both I and the Pendragons are members, chose not to do anything about this, although I feel that it was supporting magical exposure, which is expressly forbidden in the rules of the Magic Circle.
www.nomagicexposure.com   (3189 words)

  
 MARK NILSEN'S COLUMN ARCHIVE
People have been exposing magic to the general public for generations; yet magic is stronger today than any other time in history.
It all looked pretty harmless to me, but he was, in fact, exposing magic secrets, and many people were upset.
He told me that his intention was not to simply expose magic for the sake of exposure.
www.markstarr.com /magicians/archive27.htm   (1218 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Light - Science and Magic, Second Edition : An Introduction to Photographic Lighting: Books: Fil ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Light-Science and Magic is about principles, not cheap tricks or the authors' portfolio.
Blown out highlights, then, are often not a matter of light levels per se, but of the mix of diffuse and direct reflections and the camera/subject/light angles being such that more direct than diffuse reflections enter the lens.
The examples in Light,Science and Magic are in-studio, but the principals apply out-of-doors and anywhere that there is light.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0240802756?v=glance   (2012 words)

  
 Zone System: Magic photo math   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Two light units total exposure is the equivalent of exposure on Zone 2.
For subject areas that are placed low on the gray scale, small amounts of pre-exposure causes a dramatic increase in film density.
Because light units are additive small amounts of pre-exposure have little noticeable effect in the mid-tones and highlight areas of the film.
www.cicada.com /pub/photo/zs/chapter8/c.html   (213 words)

  
 who is the masked magician - 7th Magic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
magic that not even the Masked Magician would have the guts to...
You can find some of the reaction in the magic community to the recent outbreak of exposure in magic.
Magic Tricks Products for Magicians at Magician Mall - David...
magic.careanuk.info /dir10/who-is-the-masked-magician.html   (580 words)

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