From the ancient oracles who conjured voices and visions in Greek temples to the latest illusionist on America’s Got Talent, the art of magic only endures if its secrets are shared with the next generation. That intergenerational legacy is on full display at Ken’s Magic Shop in Hiawatha, where the shop’s owner, 73-year-old Ken Marlin, […]
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Iowa’s only magic shop is in downtown Marion
A wizarding world awaits Iowans in downtown Marion. At the Iowa Magic Shop, owned by professional magician Tim Stolba and his wife Sue, the display cases and racks are packed floor to ceiling with magical paraphernalia. There are exotic-looking boxes, feather flower bouquets, crystals and crystal balls, beautiful three-dimensional puzzles, illusions, metaphysical supplies, magic books […]
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Iowa City’s Nate Staniforth performs magic on the Today Show
Nate Staniforth performed this week on NBC’s Today Show. The Iowa City-based magician appeared during a segment hosted by Jenna Bush Hager and Kathy Lee Gifford.
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Magician and author Nate Staniforth returns to Iowa on a magical mystery book tour
Staniforth is about to return to Iowa City’s Englert Theatre on Feb. 3. The impetus is Here Is Real Magic, the book, released on Jan. 16, that chronicles his journey with magic and wonder, from his childhood in Ames through a trip to India that brought more questions than answers.
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Interview: Justin Willman brings ‘Full of it’ tour to IC
Magician Justin Willman takes his “Full of It” tour to The Mill Thursday, offering attendees a mature blend of magic, comedy and musical entertainment. Now, before you start rolling your eyes at the mere mention of “magic” (you jaded masses), Willman knows what you’re thinking. Having appeared on countless talk shows and toured with musical […]
