This early interview of Doug’s from 1973 is a real time capsule of an era in Doug’s career when things were about to explode, and the future looked eternally bright. Directed by Norman Campbell. He died on February 7, 2000 in Los Angeles, California, USA. A friend of Houdini, Dunninger spent a good part of his life… What’s in a name? Not the original play!! One of his boxes of assorted magic also contained this… For those that missed it (and I nearly did), this past Sunday a very rare and special treat was presented via the Facebook group “Magic Collector’s Corner.” For one night only, Doug Henning was back via the Zoom platform. (His senior thesis was on hypnosis. Muppets: Nascido em Winnipeg, no Canadá, foi batizado como Douglas James Henning.
This 6 page article,”Grand Illusions,” featured a who’s who of magic including Harry Blackstone, Jr., Mark Wilson, Walter Gibson, and the Amazing Randi. The above one is from the collection of Dan Sclare, and is typical of Doug’s autographs. Might not be the best for people who must have all the original songs, but for me, it was all about the innocence, positive vibes and magic of Doug Henning. Doug Henning, the ebullient, shaggy-headed magician who sparked a renewed interest in the craft and breathed new life into some of history's most famous illusions, died on Monday in Los Angeles.
The fine folks at “Magic Week” have just posted a great compilation of the greatest moments from Doug’s close-up magic. I saw both of them. The only examples that I have found are these photos that have been featured in past posts. And it was missing West End Avenue. It's as close as you can get without seeing the live show. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Have seen the original production and loved the score, imagine my delight at finding "The Magic Show" at my local DVD store. As I mentioned, I’ve been recovering from a pinched nerve in my neck, and today’s been the first day I can sort of type. Enjoyed it. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. If readers want to send me theirs, I’ll be sure to spotlight the… The above appearance by Doug begins at 4:30 and, while it is quick, is pure Doug nonetheless. The article features cast albums that notoriously aren’t on steaming and other online platforms. It’s a nice mention as you can see below: From “The Wiz” to “Promises, Promises,” it’s a quick read and a great 16 part… The fine folks at “Magic Week” have just posted a great compilation of the greatest moments from Doug’s close-up magic.
For those keeping track, this particular run of the… Happy 4th of July everyone! Even if you’ve seen the special before (which I’m sure… In terms of the Muppets, characters have come and gone over their rich 65 year history. Flashy, positive, and inspirational.
He had been ailing for five months.With a curly mane of hair and a near-constant grin, Mr. Henning was one of the most famous illusionists in the world during the 1970's and early 80's, appearing in three Broadway shows and a dozen television specials. He died far too young, but his mystique is here, with wonderful feats of wizardry. Doug signed a lot of autographs in his lifetime, some extravagant and flashy, and others not.
Although the story is essentially the same, the show that is on this DVD is a poor substitute.
These bug eyed creations were featured at the opening of his episode where he gleefully… Today’s post once again comes from the fine folks at “Potter & Potter Auctions.” While their July 25th auction services a vast array of magic history, Doug is represented very nicely as well. A treasure. Magician Doug Henning, who popularized magic and illusion on Broadway in such shows as The Magic Show, which earned him a Tony Award nomination, died of liver cancer in Los Angeles Feb. 7. He was the magician for the musical, "The Magic Show," at the Cort Theatre in New York City for 1920 performances. Charmin's Lament was rewritten to be an interminably wretched number. The "Johnny-come-lately's" can't hold a vanishing candle to him! As the expression goes, “Time Wounds All Heals,” and it goes without saying that “The Magic Show” has since become a classic of the Broadway stage and magic. The sack was put in a chest and padlocked. You would not believe my surprise as I was sitting at my computer pouring over this very site and seeing that The Magic Show was being released on DVD.I had seen the Broadway production over 50 times during it's almost 5 year run. Designed by Blair Gauntt and available via the website Redbubble, this t-shirt highlights Doug at his absolute and wonder filled best…. Amazon calculates a product’s star ratings based on a machine learned model instead of a raw data average.
Not only do we get a review of Doug’s Pantages shows, but also reviews of the “World of Magic: 4 & 5.” This issue comes from a time when Doug was king, and… This recent purchase of mine was too good not to post on the site. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked.Magicians find this excellent..Perhaps you will also....!!!.. Is… Due to a pinched nerve in my shoulder, I’m not able to write extensively until it heals. But the whole event belongs to the beguiling, wondrous Henning. In fact, the character of Van Zyskin was known as Feldman in the original production. Doug Henning, Actor: The Magic Show. Some of the original music is gone (West End Avenue is replaced by Where Has the magic Gone? Very happy with this purchase. The story is basically the same, but some of the illusions have been switched. Downer that it doesn't include all the original cast. ''It was like being a folk singer before Bob Dylan. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote.
Love this DVD - Thanks Amazon! I must confess that seeing Doug Henning perform brought a tear to my eyes. In the trick, which Mr. Henning performed in Broadway theaters, on television and even on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, his assistant was handcuffed and tied in a sack. The article… “The Magic Show” gets a quick, but nice shout out in this new online article from Playbill.com.