Subject:

Magic and Illusions

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    Aiden Sinclair's afterlife illusions haunt Lannie's Clocktower this month

    Do spirits haunt Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret? Magician Aiden Sinclair seems to have all the answers, and he'll be conjuring up the afterlife all this month on Tuesday evenings at Lannie's.

  • Calendar

    March 22, 2012

    Abra Cadabra Couple

    Do spirits haunt Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret? Magician Aiden Sinclair seems to have all the answers, and he'll be conjuring up the afterlife all this month on Tuesday evenings at Lannie's.

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    Cole Schneider of Handsome Little Devils on scaling down Squirm...and magic!

    It's been a busy sixteen months for Handsome Little Devils. In October 2011, the vaudevillian comedy troupe took its Squirm Burpee Circus act -- a blend of acrobatics, juggling and juggling -- to Broadway, enjoying a successful run at the New Victory Theatre and getting positive reviews in such litt ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Nearly naked women, magic and tunes: Why didn't someone think of this sooner?!

    ​"It's not your usual standard variety of variety show," deadpans Anabella Lafontaine, one of Denver's burlesque divas, when discussing Saturday night's Burlectronique event. "It's a little edgy. Most of it should be a lot of burlesque to totally different music -- not the classic bump-and-gri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2011

    Tonight: Magician and enchantress Erica Sodos magically enchants at the Mercury Cafe

    ​Tonight, Erica Sodos brings her magical variety show to the Mercury Cafe (2199 California St.) once again for an evening of mystery, poetry and of course, magic. Taking on a role generally played by men, the Boulder-based magician flips the script with her own spin on classic illusions and m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    Ten ridiculous wikis to cure your boredom with just one click

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 17, 2011

    Cock Sure

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Film

    January 27, 2011

    Sylvain Chomet lovingly animates a Jacques Tati script in The Illusionist

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 2, 2010

    Making Magick

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Film

    August 26, 2010

    Faith no more: The Last Exorcism puts a welcome twist on the demonic-possession movie

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 12, 2010

    Gin Lavender Collins at Salt

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 17, 2010

    Now Playing

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 3, 2010

    Now Playing

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 27, 2010

    Buntport Theater creates a hare-raising musical with Jugged Rabbit Stew

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 20, 2010

    Making Magic

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 18, 2010

    The Circus Is in Town

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 31, 2009

    Going Ape

    Is there a wiki for this? Why yes, yes there is.​Wikipedia may be the world's largest online encyclopedia, but lately its increasing credibility and citation of sources have sucked out all of its fun. What if you just want something to laugh at, like a page of bullshit you're never ever going ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Denver magician teaches teens how to puke playing cards

    When I was a kid the most awesome place in the mall was the magic/novelty shop. In addition to the rubber poop and hypnosis books, there was always some quirky middle-aged guy behind the counter demonstrating magic tricks to a crowd of boys age seven to thirteen. Well, like everything else, the n ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 20, 2009

    Erica Sodos displays her Power

    When I was a kid the most awesome place in the mall was the magic/novelty shop. In addition to the rubber poop and hypnosis books, there was always some quirky middle-aged guy behind the counter demonstrating magic tricks to a crowd of boys age seven to thirteen. Well, like everything else, the n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2009

    Poof! An old-school magic show materializes at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret

    The word magic often conjures images of beleaguered bunnies, plastic wands and elegant assistants, usually half-dressed and halved in pine boxes. Even with the latest resurgence of magic in popular culture, the tendency is to discard the mysterious art's rich history just as smug, swaggering, slei ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2009

    Widowers live on the (Internet) radio

    Just received word that psych-pop magicians Widowers are making an appearance on KVDU, the University of Denver's college radio station (wait, DU has a college radio station? Who knew?). Tune in to your Internet -- it appears that KVDU is an Internet-only radio station (sorry commuters!) from 4 to 6 ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 20, 2008

    Disappearing Acts

    Just received word that psych-pop magicians Widowers are making an appearance on KVDU, the University of Denver's college radio station (wait, DU has a college radio station? Who knew?). Tune in to your Internet -- it appears that KVDU is an Internet-only radio station (sorry commuters!) from 4 to 6 ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 22, 2008

    The Thief of Always

    Just received word that psych-pop magicians Widowers are making an appearance on KVDU, the University of Denver's college radio station (wait, DU has a college radio station? Who knew?). Tune in to your Internet -- it appears that KVDU is an Internet-only radio station (sorry commuters!) from 4 to 6 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2008

    Do You Believe In Magic?

    Just received word that psych-pop magicians Widowers are making an appearance on KVDU, the University of Denver's college radio station (wait, DU has a college radio station? Who knew?). Tune in to your Internet -- it appears that KVDU is an Internet-only radio station (sorry commuters!) from 4 to 6 ... More >>

  • Culture

    April 3, 2008

    In Passing

    Making change at the Arvada Center and Sandy Carson.

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2007

    The Old Magic and the New

    Making change at the Arvada Center and Sandy Carson.

  • Calendar

    November 8, 2007

    Making Magic

    Nick Felix brings his audience into the Depth of Illusion.

  • Culture

    October 18, 2007

    Thom Pain (based on nothing)

    All this nothing adds up to something big.

  • Calendar

    October 11, 2007

    Screaming Banshee Ball

    All this nothing adds up to something big.

  • Music

    May 10, 2007

    YACHT

    Wednesday, May 16, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Home Entertainment

    January 11, 2007

    Hold Your Horses

    Bandidas, Idiocracy, Extras, The Illusionist

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2006

    Tesla Shocks the Springs

    Bandidas, Idiocracy, Extras, The Illusionist

  • Film

    October 19, 2006

    Welcome to the Grand Illusion

    Memento's director plumbs the depths of magic and loss.

  • Film

    August 31, 2006

    Practical Magic

    Eerie melodrama explores the dark arts in turn-of-the-century Vienna.

  • Music

    February 23, 2006

    The Sword

    Tuesday, February 28, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • News

    October 27, 2005

    Potion Play

    Avistrum Academy brings Hogwarts to the New World.

  • Calendar

    October 20, 2005

    Clive Alive!

    Scaremeister Clive Barker keeps finding dark places to explore.

  • Film

    June 9, 2005

    The Wiz

    Miyazaki returns with a beautiful but confounding fairy tale.

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2004

    Talking Shop

    What Silvana likes, Silvana gets

  • Culture

    May 13, 2004

    Hard to Swallow

    Triple Espresso has all the novelty of a Starbucks.

  • Calendar

    November 6, 2003

    Spun Gold

    Triple Espresso has all the novelty of a Starbucks.

  • Goods & Services

    March 27, 2003

    Best Magic Carpets

    Pangaea Handmade Carpets

  • Film

    November 15, 2001

    Magical Mystery Tour de Force

    The magic eclipses the marketing of the big-screen Harry Potter.

  • Culture

    November 5, 1998

    Bad Magic

    The magic eclipses the marketing of the big-screen Harry Potter.

  • News

    August 13, 1998

    No Escape

    The magic eclipses the marketing of the big-screen Harry Potter.

  • Calendar

    May 14, 1998

    Night & Day

    May 14 - 20, 1998

  • Film

    June 12, 1997

    Trick and Treat

    May 14 - 20, 1998

  • Film

    September 12, 1996

    Sweet and Low

    May 14 - 20, 1998

  • Culture

    September 5, 1996

    Sorry, Charlie

    May 14 - 20, 1998

  • Music

    August 2, 1995

    JILL OUT!

    JILL SOBULE IS KEEPING HER BEDROOM PROCLIVITIES TO HERSELF.

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