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Jim Steinmeyer, designer and inventor of illusions and theatrical special effects, for magicians and Broadway shows visits the Rory Feldman Collection. 

Jim is responsible for popular illusions featured by professional magicians around the world, and special effects in theatrical shows from Broadway to Las Vegas. Through his designs and his writing on historical magic, he's been credited with creating the "defining illusions in contemporary magic:" deceptions featured by Doug Henning, David Copperfield, Siegfried and Roy, Harry Blackstone, Orson Welles, The Pendragons, Lance Burton, Mark Kalin and Jinger and many others.

Jim visited Rory to do research for his upcoming book on magician Howard Thurston.

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Today we had a video shoot for the upcoming DVD, "When Thurston Came To Town".

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The Shadow

Featuring an article about Howard Thurston.

In this article you will find items from the Rory Feldman Collection.

Featuring an article about Harry Thurston, Howard Thurston's brother. 

In this article you will find items from the Rory Feldman Collection.

November 29, 2008

Rory Feldman, creator of ThurstonMasterMagician.com and creator and founder of  the Museum of Magic is in the Brooklyn!! Newspaper, Winter 2008 Edition.

CLICK HERE to view the article larger, in a PDF.

(Shown below) The cover of the WINTER 2008 BROOKLYN!! Newspaper. 

CLICK HERE to view the current WINTER 2008 issue of Brooklyn!!

Rory Feldman, creator of ThurstonMasterMagician.com and creator and founder of  the Museum of Magic put on a Howard Thurston display at the 2008 NEMCA Convention in Westborough, Mass.

The Thurston display consisted of approximately 75 to 100 pieces from the collection, which features over 13,000 items in total.

The guests of honor at the convention were Eddie and Amy Dawes of England.

CLICK HERE for more information and to see photos of the display!

Rory Feldman, creator of ThurstonMasterMagician.com and creator and founder of  the Museum of Magic had a great article in The Yankee Magic Collector #13, written by William V. Rauscher.

CLICK HERE to read the entire 18 page article from The Yankee Magic Collector #13 (which was sold at this years NEMCA convention).

(Courtesy of William V. Rauscher, Andrew Pinard, Ed Hill, and NEMCA)

This book by William V. Rauscher is the story of Edd Patterson, The Magic Artist. During his career his programs were endorsed by literally thousands of school administrators and parent teacher groups in the eastern United States.  He probably presented live school stage shows for more young people than any other performer of his time on the American assembly platform.  With a record of more than 18,000 shows, he was considered an entertainer with an educator's point of view.  His presentations won the unqualified approval of young audiences from Connecticut to Florida (and their teachers, administrators, moms and dads, too).  Edd Patterson is now retired.  This book brings him alive to a new generation Apart from his life story, the book  includes 33 of his time- tested routines for children's shows along with ideas and thoughts from his life as a master school show performer.

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Rory Feldman, creator of ThurstonMasterMagician.com and creator and founder of  the Museum of Magic worked on this project, creating the cover of the book and the entire DVD that comes along with the book!

November 2008

Congratulations to friend of ThurstonMasterMagician.com and one of the Museum of Magic's Board of Directors, William V. Rauscher for being the cover story in this month's "The Linking Ring".

Thanks to William V. Rauscher for mentioning Rory Feldman in his article!

CLICK HERE to read the entire story.

(Article courtesy of William V. Rauscher, Jason Goldberg, Sammy Smith, and The Linking Ring)

November 13, 2008

(above) The Letter of Support for the Museum of Magic and a photo of Marty Markowitz and Rory Feldman.

We just received the Letter of Support for the Museum of Magic from the Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

CLICK HERE to read the Letter of Support from the Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

August 14, 2008

Rory Feldman, creator of ThurstonMasterMagician.com and creator and founder of  the Museum of Magic had a meeting today with the Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and his associates.  The meeting was to gain support for the Museum of Magic from the Brooklyn Borough President's Office.

The meeting was held at Brooklyn Borough Hall.  You can find out more information on Brooklyn Borough Hall by CLICKING HERE.

Shown above, Brooklyn Borough Hall where the meeting took place.

 Shown above, the Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Rory Feldman standing with Howard Thurston's table and jumbo phantom tube.  Also, a photo of Houdini and Thurston together, signed by Harry Houdini to Howard Thurston. 

The Chief of Staff Carlo A. Scissura, Esq., and Rory Feldman.

The Capital Budget and Policy Coordinator Carlos Menchaca, Jr. and Rory Feldman.

Shown above, the Board Room where the meeting on the Museum of Magic took place.

Marty Markowitz gave his full support to the Museum of Magic and gave Rory Feldman a Letter of Support during the meeting

CLICK HERE to read the Letter of Support from the Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

July 10, 2008

Rory Feldman, creator of ThurstonMasterMagician.com and creator and founder of  the Museum of Magic had a photo shoot today for the Brooklyn!! Newspaper.

This is the Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz's newspaper.

Brooklyn!! Newspaper photographer Stephen Lipuma visited the collection for the photo shoot for an upcoming issue.

Visit www.StephenLipuma.com for more information on Stephen Lipuma.

(Rory Feldman stands in front of a Thurston 1914 8 Sheet Strobridge Portrait as photographer Stephen Lipuma takes some photos.)

(Rory Feldman and Stephen Lipuma stand in front of a Thurston 1914 8 Sheet Strobridge Portrait.)

February 25, 2008

Rory Feldman, creator of ThurstonMasterMagician.com and creator and founder of  the Museum of Magic receives a Letter of Support from the Dean of the Society of American Magicians.

For more information on George Schindler the Dean of the Society of American Magicians, please CLICK HERE.

To visit George Schindler's personal site CLICK HERE.

February 25, 2008 Rory Feldman Executive Director, Museum of Magic Rory,   I am very excited about the prospect of the Museum of Magic being located in Brooklyn, a very natural place for it to be.  During its 106 year, the Society of American Magicians (founded in NYC)  has had many ties with our borough, Many great magicians had their homes here and  Coney Island was the mecca of magic with stars such as Harry Houdini, Jean Hugard, Al Flosso, Sam Marglies and Dai Vernon among others having performed there.  The Brookyn Academy of Music was the venue for some our great shows and Hardeen, Hugard, Dr. Hooker and others chose to live in Brooklyn .   If  I can help this wonderful project in any way, please let me know.   I hope that your museum will bring tourists to our rich and cultural borough.  I am proud to be a resident. George  Schindler Dean Society of American Magicians.

November 1, 2007

The Museum of Magic releases the 2007 Museum Of Magic Membership and Donation Brochure.

Click Here to see the 2007 Museum Of Magic Membership and Donation Brochure.

Please visit www.MuseumOfMagic.org for more information.

October 26, 2007

The Museum of Magic is granted tax exempt status under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Please visit www.MuseumOfMagic.org for more information.

Summer 2007

The Museum of Magic releases the 2007 Museum Of Magic Brochure.

Click Here to see the 2007 Museum Of Magic Brochure

Please visit www.MuseumOfMagic.org for more information.

April 24, 2007

Rory Feldman, creator of www.ThurstonMasterMagician.com is now the creator and founder of  the "Museum of Magic".

The Museum of Magic was given "museum status" by being granted a Provisional Charter by the the Board of Regents on April 24, 2007.

For more information on chartering, please click here.

Please visit www.MuseumOfMagic.org for more information.

September 2006

An 8 Page Article About Rory Feldman Titled "The Brooklyn Wonder Show " Written By Richard Lane, Is In The September 2006 Issue Of M-U-M Magazine, The Magazine For Members Of The Society Of American Magicians.  This Article Covers Rory Feldman's Life In Magic As A Magician And Magic Collector, His Goals And Aspirations.

Click Here To Read The Entire Article In PDF Format

A Photo Of Rory Feldman, Creator Of www.ThurstonMasterMagician.com, Appears In The New August 2006 Magicol - A Journal Of The Magic Collectors' Association. The Photo Shows Rory Helping Out With The Auction At The 2006, 37th Annual Magic Collector's Convention In Rosslyn, VA.  The Photo Appears In A Great Article By Michael Claxton With Great Photos Of The Magic Collectors' Convention Taken By Wayne R. Wissner.

TO SEE OTHER PHOTOS FROM THE CONVENTION CLICK HERE

August 2006

 www.ThurstonMasterMagician.com (Rory Feldman's Thurston Web-site), Rory Feldman,  And The Columbus Landmarks Foundation's Efforts To Raise Money For The Green Lawn Abbey Are Mentioned In A 6 Page Article Written By Robin Smith, In The August 2006 Issue Of The Linking Ring Magazine, The Magazine For Members Of The International Brotherhood Of Magicians.

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April 2006

 www.ThurstonMasterMagician.com (Rory Feldman's Thurston Web-site) And The Columbus Landmarks Foundation's Efforts To Raise Money For The Green Lawn Abbey Are Mentioned In The April 2006 Issue Of The Linking Ring Magazine, The Magazine For Members Of The International Brotherhood Of Magicians

"We had a very strong contingency of dealers.  We also had some special booths with representatives from the Green Lawn Abbey, in Columbus, Ohio, presenting a slide show on the condition of Howard Thurston's crypt, in the Abbey..."

(1985 Edition)

(2006 Edition)

April 2006

In 1985 Phil Temple Published The "Thurston Scrap Book - Grace Thurston Manuscript".

Now 20, Years After It's Original Paperback Publication As The "Howard Thurston Unmasked", A New Hardbound, 190 Page Edited Edition Of The Fascinating, Revealing And Human Story Of Howard Thurston's Early Years.

You Can Purchase This Book From Your Favorite Magic Dealer Or From Phil Temple Directly.

Although No Credit Is Given In The New 2006 Edition, The Actual Grace Thurston Manuscript That Was Used  In The Making Of The 1985 And 2006 Editions Is In The Rory Feldman Collection.  Also, The Photo That Was Used On The Cover Of "Thurston UnMasked" Is In The Rory Feldman Collection.  The Image Of Grace Thurston Comes From A Very Rare Cabinet Photo.  CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME PHOTOS OF THE MANUSCRIPT AND PHOTO

October 29, 2005 - Rory Feldman, creator of the #1 Source for Howard Thurston Information, www.ThurstonMasterMagician.com sponsored an event in honor of Howard Thurston.

Find out more by CLICKING HERE

Magicians Rory Feldman and Tim Moore team up for an amazing once in a lifetime Howard Thurston event at the Green Lawn Abbey Mausoleum.

October 2, 2005 - Rory Feldman visits the Musee De La Magie in Paris, France. 

Find out more by CLICKING HERE.

Items / information from Rory Feldman's collection are mentioned in the August 2005 Magic Magazine.

Items / information from Rory Feldman's collection are mentioned in the new book on magician Chung Ling Soo called "The Glorious Deception: The Double Life of William Robinson, aka Chung Ling Soo, the "Marvelous Chinese Conjurer".  Released May 10, 2005.  You can purchase the book by clicking here.

Items that were in Rory Feldman's collection will be appearing in the new book on magician Roy Benson called "Roy Benson By Starlight".  We'll keep you posted!  The book is scheduled to be released in early fall 2005.  Purchase the book by going to www.miraclefactory.org.

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