Splash Magazine Review
The Magic of Ivan Amodei: Intimate Illusions – Magic is For Grown-Ups
By Ma'ayan Cohen
Houdini’s Escape
One of the most famous names in magic was known for wrapping himself in chains, shackles and handcuffs and then throwing himself into icy rivers.
Each time, he managed to escape from his constraints. In my show, you'll bear witness to a technique mastered by the great Houdini that is literally death-defying. You might think this is extremely dangerous and that I’m crazy for attempting such a challenge.
And you might be correct. This technique is terrifying and intimidating, and I’d be lying if I told you nothing could go wrong.
Ventura County Star Article
Ivan Amodei is Ventura County's hottest magician, as evidenced by his more than one-year run of weekend illusion shows at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Intimate Illusions Trailer #2
Here's another trailer that gives you a glimpse into the show.
Beverly Hills Courier Article
Steve Simmons of the Beverly Hills Courier stopped by to see the show over the holiday.
"Magician Ivan Amodei has been packing them in at the Beverly Wilshire. So, to mark his one-year anniversary of sold-out shows, L.A.'s No. 1 magician has added three New Year's Eve shows at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. in the hotel’s historic Le Grand Trianon Theater.
Rare Publicity Photo of Houdini
This is a very rare publicity photo of Houdini. I find it inspiring how well, in a time when there wasn't internet and high tech methods of publicizing yourself, how Houdini did everything to market himself masterfully.
Almost 100 years later, his name is as well known as it was then. Amazing.
Houdini Museum Online
I just found a Houdini Museum in Scranton, PA . Take a look around and enjoy! Click here to see the website.
Houdini’s East Indian Needle Trick
For years, I wanted to perform the East Indian Needle trick. I didn't want to do it the way Houdini or other magicians of the past and present perform it. So after a few years of toiling, it came to me of how I was going to my it my own.
Here's a brief description of the effect: In this trick, Houdini swallows 50 to 100 needles, 20 yards of thread and brings them all up threaded, after his mouth and throat have been inspected by a committee.
"Around the World" is one of my favorite effects that I perform in my show Intimate illusions and is fast becoming the talked about illusion in the show. Mainly because it has so many great qualities that make an effect great: danger, mystery and of course, impossibility.
Danger in the Dark: A Houdini & Nate Mystery
What a great book. Perfect for the kids who love magic. "When an unscrupulous man plots against his mother, a young boy gets help from the famous magician, Harry Houdini."
Pick up your copy at Amazon.com.





































