great entertainment
October 26, 2010
Chamber Magic was one of the highlights of our trip to New York . I was traveling with teenagers and would recommend this amazing show for most all ages. Steve Cohen is truly entertaining.
Read the full post »An incredible evening
October 26, 2010
From the moment you enter the elevator in the Waldorf Towers you are truly transported to a different age. It’s the era of old New York — of speakeasies with private performances. Steve Cohen is wonderful. The tricks and illusions are amazing. There is no point trying to figure out how he does them. Just […]
Read the full post »Absolutely Amazing!!!!
October 26, 2010
One of the best shows I have ever seen. Shouldn’t be missed.
Read the full post »Not to be missed!
October 26, 2010
I originally saw a piece done on CBS Sunday Morning about a year ago. It was so intriguing I kept the info for my next trip to NYC. Good thing I booked about 3 months out since the show sells out quickly. It was so worth the $$. Be sure and dress nice because everyone […]
Read the full post »Guest author: Theory 11 review of Award Dinner
October 24, 2010
by Jonathan Bayme CEO, Theory11.com Magic awards are a dime a dozen. Many of them are handed out by local magic clubs. Some of them are distributed by regional groups. And a select few are handed out by meaningful, multinational organizations. Whenever I hear of a magician getting an award, I ask myself what award […]
Read the full post »How NOT to start your own one-man show
October 18, 2010
I receive at least one email per month from magicians around the world. Their notes usually begin like this:
Dear Mr. Cohen,
I am a magician in [name of town] trying to build my client base and marketing reach.
I would like to use your idea of doing parlor magic using a high end hotel as a base. Would you object if I used that approach here in [name of town]?
Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. Do I split ticket sales with the hotel? Or, does the hotel pay me a fee and take all ticket profits? Does the hotel supply drinks as a part of the show price? How long should the show be? How much should tickets be? etc. etc.
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Before I offer an extremely rare rant (not the type of prose you’ve come to expect from me), here is my form-letter response: […]
Read the full post »Award dinner videos
October 15, 2010
I’ve posted several videos here from my National Arts Club award dinner on October 5.
Mark Levy gave a dynamic presentation, telling little-known stories about my private magic shows.
Legendary talk-show host Dick Cavett talked about his life in magic, and his experience with fellow magician and talk-show host, Johnny Carson.
Holly Peppe related how she began working with me 10 years ago. The final video shows National Arts Club president Aldon James presenting the award.
Read the full post »Dick Cavett introduction at my award dinner
October 13, 2010
The following text is from Dick Cavett’s introduction at my recent award dinner. I can’t tell you how honored I was to be introduced by this legendary television host. Dick Cavett: I love magic, and when I saw Steve Cohen the first time, it was in front of this building. This fellow came up to […]
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October 8, 2010
Back from Beverly Hills
September 29, 2010
I received a Hollywood welcome when I arrived in Los Angeles last week. Actors Jason Segel (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, How I Met Your Mother) and Chris Williams (“Krazee-Eyez Killah” on Curb Your Enthusiasm) both came out to my show at the Beverly Wilshire hotel, and director Steven Spielberg even bought tickets for himself and his […]
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