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Savvy businessman and performer, Steve Fearson has posted his own favourite collection of You Tube videos. While his stuff is not Gospel Magic as such, Steve is a man of faith who really believes in doing things well. He is a fast learner and a good teacher. (I know 'cos I use some of his stuff).

So why not take up his invitation to Click this with all your might:

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Happy Easter

Last night at our Easter celebration I decided to introduce our congregation to the Square Circle.

I introduced my sermon with the challenge that they had to believe two impossible things before the night was out!

The first thing they had to believe was that it is possible to turn a metal cicle into a metal square. Here I displayed the square circle illusion and on the count of three turned the metal circle into a metal square.

"See" I say "It is possible to turn a metal circle into a metal square!"

Then the second thing I asked them to belive was that dead men can walk again. . .

I went on to look at the theories explaining the empty tomb of Jesus Christ. These theories account for the empty tomb by insisting the body of Jesus was taken by grave robbers, or Romans, or the Jewish authorities . . . or the disciples themselves.

Then we looked at the Swoon theory beloved by those who live in the Islamic world.

This led to a final possible explanation for the empty tomb. That God raised Jesus back to life.

Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

Happy Easter

Laflin Magic

Christian magicians often get a bad rap for being sloppy and unprofessional in their performances. This often comes about through the use of magic tricks by ministers who focus more on the message rather than presenting a professional polished trick. Sadly the poor execution of a trick can undermine a message.

The scripture says "whatever we do - do as though it was for the LORD with all our hearts".

One dynamic couple who certainly live up to this piece of Biblical advice is Duane Laflin and his wife. I saw their act in the UK a few years ago and they were soooo good. I still remember not just the excellent magic but their inspiring messages too.

Check them out at www.christianillusionist.com

Blessings

Card Magic With A Message

It is actually quite unusual to find card tricks with a Gospel message. This is one which I think is quite well done. What do you think?

Kids Thought: Laser Box

Pastor Owens does a series of short but effective Gospel magic rountines in his church. I think they are well done and can imagine that they would be received well by members of his church.

Some people thoug do complain that this style of teaching is too entertainment orientated. I think anyone who communciates the Gospel in a way which grabs people's attention is a winner. (See my freedownload book at www.gospelemagic.com for more on this subject)

Enjoy

Making People Laugh

If you want to make people laugh till they fall over then with out doubt you will need The Vanishing Bandana Trick. It is easy and practically self working. The humour lies in you (the performer) slavishly following the instructions played on a cassete tape.

I performed this at a Welsh St David's party in Kuwait on Saturday March 1st and it had a great reception. Although I have never used this as a Gospel illustration, I think to get a group of people (many who do not go to church) realise that their local vicar can make them laugh sick is just as powerful as being impeccable in your manners and Christian humanitarian concerns.

I know some Christians are uncomfortable with their minister being a bit of a comedian, but I am pretty sure that Our LORD was quite capable of some serious humour too. I still chuckle over his ""Take the log out of your own eye before removing the speck from your brother's eye!" How funny is that!

Unfortunately the Yellow Bandana trick seems quite hard to get hold of. I bought mine from Penguin Magic but they seem to be perpetually sold out (always a good sign of a winning routine!) Good luck finding one.