Daryl Howard Magic

Just had the time of my life at the annual Summer Splash party, hosted by local entertainers Dal Sanders and his lovely wife Cinde. From left to right, that's young magician and new member of the Dallas Magic Club Caleb Westeen, me, outgoing President of the Society of American Magicians and party host Dal Sanders, and current Dallas Magic Club President Frank Seltzer. The second photo shows me with my friend Jeff Hallberg, aka Santa Claus. I couldn't have asked for better company at a backyard pool party! Thanks to Dal and Cinde, and everyone who worked hard to make the party a great success.

I recently got to help my great nephew Pike celebrate his third birthday with a little "flower magic". Paper flowers are easy to make, as the photos illustrate, and they make a great gift to give out as a souvenir after a magic show. Kids love them more than any complicated sleight-of-hand. I made these out of multi-colored tissue paper that was used to wrap one of his presents. They can also be made out of a paper dinner napkin when performing walk-around magic at a dinner party.

I've just attended a lecture here in Dallas by award-winning magician, author, and magic creator Wayne Houchin. That's me on the left in the second photo, with Wayne on the right. I must say, this was one of the most entertaining and educational lectures that I've ever attended. Wayne kept us on the edge of our seats with his stunning magic effects, and I learned a lot of new material that I can use in my show. It is not easy to fool a room full of magicians, but Wayne certainly did! Thanks to Wayne and the Dallas Magic Clubs for hosting this excellent event. If you would like to attend a magic lecture, or if you would like more information on the local Dallas Magic Clubs, e-mail me at darylhowardmagic@gmail.com, and I will keep you posted on upcoming events.