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Encore to Air SHOGUN, PILLARS OF THE EARTH This September

Following the U.S. television debut of 'The Crimson Petal and the White' on September 10, ENCORE's 'The Big Miniseries Showcase' continues with the premiere of the East meets West classic, SHOGUN on Monday, September 17th at 8pm ET/PT on ENCORE. (more...)

The Academy of Magical Arts Plans Week Long Celebration For the 100th Anniversary Of The Magic Castle, Kicks Off 11/2

On November 2nd, The Academy of Magical Arts is planning a week long celebration of Magic for the 100th anniversary of the structure known today as The Magic Castle, culminating in a show at the Kodak Theatre called IT's MAGIC! on Nov 8th (Attached). (more...)

Encore to Air SHOGUN, PILLARS OF THE EARTH This September

Following the U.S. television debut of 'The Crimson Petal and the White' on September 10, ENCORE's 'The Big Miniseries Showcase' continues with the premiere of the East meets West classic, SHOGUN on Monday, September 17th at 8pm ET/PT on ENCORE. (more...)

Encore to Air SHOGUN, PILLARS OF THE EARTH This September

Following the U.S. television debut of 'The Crimson Petal and the White' on September 10, ENCORE's 'The Big Miniseries Showcase' continues with the premiere of the East meets West classic, SHOGUN on Monday, September 17th at 8pm ET/PT on ENCORE. (more...)

Neil Patrick Harris to Guest Host 'It's Magic!' Celebrating The Magic Castle

Neil Patrick Harris will guest host this year's greatly anticipated annual production of 'It's Magic!' that includes masters of illusion such as Lance Burton, Joseph Gabriel, Rudy Coby & Co, Jorge Blass, Shimada, Mac King, and Kevin James. 'It's Magic!' will be the highlight of a week-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the structure known today as the Magic Castle. The event falls under the direction of Dale Hindman and is produced by Terry Hill and Magic Castle Impresario Milt Larsen. Additional celebrity presenters will be announced shortly. (more...)

Magician BJ Hickman Featured At Magicians' Convention Honoring Shimada

New Hampshire magician BJ Hickman remembers watching Japanese magician Shimada on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. He was on Carson?s show four times. Shimada has earned the prestige of being the most awarded and celebrated magician in the history of magic. ?He has always been one of my favorites,? according to Hickman. ?Shimada has performed on hundreds of TV shows, in Las Vegas, and all over the world.? The International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) honored Shimada at their annual convention this year. Hickman was on the same bill. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Paris Fashion Week - Junko Shimada Catwalk

A model displays a creation for Junko Shimada spring-summer 2011 ready-to wear collection presentation held at the Espace Pierre Cardin in Paris, France on October 5, 2010. (more...)

Neil Patrick Harris to Guest Host 'It's Magic!' Celebrating The Magic Castle

Neil Patrick Harris will guest host this year's greatly anticipated annual production of 'It's Magic!' that includes masters of illusion such as Lance Burton, Joseph Gabriel, Rudy Coby & Co, Jorge Blass, Shimada, Mac King, and Kevin James. 'It's Magic!' will be the highlight of a week-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the structure known today as the Magic Castle. The event falls under the direction of Dale Hindman and is produced by Terry Hill and Magic Castle Impresario Milt Larsen. Additional celebrity presenters will be announced shortly. (more...)

Photo Flash: Neil Patrick Harris, Romi Dames, Amos Levkovitch & More Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Magical Arts Academy

As previously reported, on November 2nd, The Academy of Magical Arts lauched a week long celebration of Magic for the 100th anniversary of the structure known today as The Magic Castle, culminating in a show at the Kodak Theatre, IT's MAGIC!, on Nov 8th. (more...)

The Academy of Magical Arts Plans Week Long Celebration For the 100th Anniversary Of The Magic Castle, Kicks Off 11/2

On November 2nd, The Academy of Magical Arts is planning a week long celebration of Magic for the 100th anniversary of the structure known today as The Magic Castle, culminating in a show at the Kodak Theatre called IT's MAGIC! on Nov 8th. (more...)

Photo Flash: IT'S MAGIC at the Kodak Theatre

Audiences rave about IT'S MAGIC at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Since the days of ancient Egypt and the Pharaohs, magicians have practiced the art of magic. (more...)

Hollywood's The Magic Castle Presents WOMEN IN MAGIC WEEK, Now thru 5/13

For the first time in the history of the Academy of Magical Arts, The Magic Castle, hosts an "All Women Magic Week." Producer Dale Hindman has secured some of the finest female magician performers for the occasion. Included among those who have successfully conquered the male dominated industry of illusion are Luna Shimada (daughter of longtime magic legend Shimada), Suzzane (first female recipient of the Close Up Magician of the Year award), and 9 other lady magicians. (more...)

Hollywood's The Magic Castle Presents WOMEN IN MAGIC WEEK, 5/7-13

For the first time in the history of the Academy of Magical Arts, The Magic Castle, will host an "All Women Magic Week." Producer Dale Hindman has secured some of the finest female magician performers for the occasion. Included among those who have successfully conquered the male dominated industry of illusion are Luna Shimada (daughter of longtime magic legend Shimada), Suzzane (first female recipient of the Close Up Magician of the Year award), and 9 other lady magicians. (more...)

Opera Theater of Pittsburgh Presents SummerFest 2012

Opera Theater of Pittsburgh raises the curtain on SummerFest, a three-week classical music festival new to Western Pennsylvania, on Fri., June 29. (more...)

Photo Coverage: FREDDIE THE LEAF Makes US Premiere at Lynch Theater, 8/13-15

Freddie Company in association with TKO Entertainment proudly presents the U.S. Premiere of the Japanese musical Freddie the Leaf, written and directed by Takashi Inuishi, conceived by Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, with music and lyrics by Shoichi Tama and starring popular Japanese film actor, Akira Takarada, and a cast of 21 Japanese teens and children. Freddie the Leaf runs from August 13 - 15, 2010 in a limited engagement at John Jay College's Gerald W. Lynch Theater, located at 899 Tenth Avenue, between 58 and 59 Streets, in NYC. (more...)

The Hartt School Presents DIE FLEDERMAUS, Now thru 2/2

The Hartt School's Hartt Opera Theatre presents Johann Strauss II's frothy comic operetta, Die Fledermaus, tonight through Saturday, January 31 through February 2, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, February 3, at 3:00 PM, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT. (more...)

BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Announces New Showcase 1/31

?The BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop announces its Winter Smoker, a semi-annual showcase for new songs from Workshop writers. The event will be held in the 30th Floor Media Room of BMI's New York office at 7 World Trade Center/250 Greenwich Street on Thursday, January 31 at 5:00PM and is open to members of the entertainment industry as well as Workshop members. Reservations are a must: Ssantana@bmi.com or 212 220-3177. Running time is 70 minutes. (more...)

The Hartt School Presents DIE FLEDERMAUS, 1/31-2/2

The Hartt School's Hartt Opera Theatre presents Johann Strauss II's frothy comic operetta, Die Fledermaus, Thursday through Saturday, January 31 through February 2, at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, February 3, at 3:00 PM, in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT. Admission is $20, with discounts for seniors, students, and groups of 10 or more. For tickets and information, contact the University of Hartford Box Office in Lincoln Theater at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587, or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt. (more...)

Actor Ben Gazzara Dies at 81

Actor Ben Gazzara has passed away due to pancreatic cancer, according to published reports. He was 81 years old. (more...)

Hollywood's The Magic Castle Presents WOMEN IN MAGIC WEEK, 5/7-13

For the first time in the history of the Academy of Magical Arts, The Magic Castle, will host an "All Women Magic Week." Producer Dale Hindman has secured some of the finest female magician performers for the occasion. Included among those who have successfully conquered the male dominated industry of illusion are Luna Shimada (daughter of longtime magic legend Shimada), Suzzane (first female recipient of the Close Up Magician of the Year award), and 9 other lady magicians. (more...)

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