The voice is truly quicker than the ear at the Marconi Wireless Theatre.
Episode 23 of "Marconi's Adventures in Magic" is the only recording to survive the mysterious fire that destroyed the Marconi Wireless Theatre in 19--.
Typical of the Fabulous Marconi's performances, Episode 23 includes sleight of ear card tricks and large audio illusions for the stage.
Originally broadcast on WFYI (Indianapolis) "The Art of the Matter" on 4/3/04.
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The voice is truly quicker than the ear at the Marconi Wireless Theatre. Episode 23 of "Marconi's Adventures in Magic" is the only recording to survive the mysterious fire that destroyed the Marconi Wireless Theatre in 19--. Typical of the Fabulous Marconi's performances, Episode 23 includes sleight of ear card tricks and large audio illusions for the stage. Originally broadcast on WFYI (Indianapolis) "The Art of the Matter" on 4/3/04.
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Review of Episode 23 of "Marconi's Adventures in Magic!"Very nice -- a dramatic piece with good production, a nice rendition of the old radio theater. A little bit disgusting and creepy, which is a good thing, but not too weird to scare off the kids. The kids may even be trying this stuff at home. I don't know if I'd hear this on public radio as summer tails off -- possibly later at night, perhaps -- but I'd definitely cue this up during the Halloween season. |
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Review of Episode 23 of "Marconi's Adventures in Magic!"
Edgar Bergen did ventriloquism over the radio, so why can’t Marconi do magic? Marconi pays homage to the great old radio days with a magic show for the radio that’s as clever as it is absurd. Magic tricks for the radio is such a great concept, and it’s pure pleasure to hear Marconi perform. In so doing, he draws your attention to the inherent magicalness of the medium itself and allows you to marvel at it whether you’re a kid or not. There’s one trick he does that involves cutting himself in half that’s a total gem. Why not do some child-oriented programming for Halloween and make Marconi a highlight?