Conjurers, Carnies & Collectors Show No. 012

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Show No. 012 David Parr. Size 19.1MB Running Time 37:25
Release Date June 10th, 2009

Thanks to our Underwriters!
Conjurers, Carnies & Collectors is made possible by a grant from Shmaltz Brewing Company, makers of Coney Island Lagers, including “Sword Swallower” and “Albino Python”. Be sure to see the seasonally available brews such as “Freaktoberfeast” and “Human Blockhead”. Look for the freaks on the label at World Market, Whole Foods and fine beer retailers near you. A portion of its proceeds directly benefits Coney Island USA, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit.

And by Shocked & Amazed! Magazine, the planet’s only periodical dedicated to the novelty and variety performing arts, now in its 15th year of publication. Available at booksellers, comic book shops and fine tattoo parlours near you. Shocked & Amazed! Magazine — Ask for it by name!

Host Alex Kensington writes:
I first saw silent movie footage of a Spirit Cabinet routine several years ago and was of course intrigued. The curtain was being whipped back and forth by an assistant, while the Somnambulistic Medium within was bound by ropes. Yet all sorts of miracles were occurring, object tossed about and over the cabinet’s edge when ever the curtain was drawn. No matter how fast the Assistant yanked back the curtain, The Medium was still found to be tied unmoved and unconscious. Those naughty spirits he called forth were to blame for all the hijinks. Man, it was cool…. And so is the modern practitioner Chicagoan actor and Magician David Parr.

We return again to the City of Big Shoulders, and meet David Parr, who with his partner P.T. Murphy, co-stars and produces The Magic Cabaret at the Green House Theatre Center– Chicago’s weekly presentation of magic, spiritualism and classic seance effects and a wide variety of amazing guest performers. So join me now in the lovely Lincoln Park neighborhood on Chicago’s near north side, on the tree lined streets of classic brick bungalows as we speak with Magician and Actor David Parr.

The Magic Cabaret is Wednesdays at 7:30 at the Greenhouse Theater Center 2257 North Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. No one under 13 is admitted so you know its gotta be cool. Chicago Reader theater critic Kerry Reid writes: Low on hokum and high on thoughtfulness, this shows magic to its best advantage, up close and personal.

You can find show information, schedules and purchase tickets to the Magic Cabaret at www.magic-cabaret.com.

Contests Coming!
Also be sure to listen in next time for a special announcement about of up coming contests this summer where we will be giving away some really cool swag from our sponsors! Signed editions of Shocked & Amazed!.. some of which are now out of print and only available through this exclusive contest!! Also really fine flash from Shmaltz Brewing featuring Official Coney Island Lager Brand logos. Test your carny skill and magic knowledge at the Conjurers Carnies and Collectors 2009 Summer contest Shows!

Review us on iTunes and Podcast Alley!
As always we want your comments, feedback and suggestions for guests. We invite your reviews on the iTunes site and podcast alley. You can write directly to the show at alex@nationalpodcastingcompany.com.

On June 24th of Season Two, the Mystery Guest is revealed!
Listen to the clip at the end of the show of our mystery guest speaking carny. If you think you know who it is, send an e-mail with your guess of the identity of the Mystery Guest and from the correct answers we’ll draw, at random, a winner of an autographed and out-of-print edition of Shocked & Amazed! available only through this contest!

ALL e-mails must be received before midnight Eastern Daylight Savings time Monday, June 22nd 2009. Employees and staff of National Podcasting Company are not eligible to participate. You must have a valid US mailing address we can ship to, so we apologize to our overseas and international listeners.

Send your e-mail to alex@nationalpodcastingcompany.com with “Mystery Guest Contest” in the subject line. Good Luck!

Credits:
This is Show No. 012 in The New Shmaltz Series Released June 10, 2009
Produced By Moe Schoenfeld
Directed by Tarot Poesleeve
Audio engineering by Alexander Kensington
Edited and mixed by Otto Knowbetter
Website design and RSS Feed engineering by Charon Henning
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Podsafe Music by The Hoosier Hotshots

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