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Magicians were popular in Europe. Although some performed in royal courts, most of them mystified crowds at marketplaces, fairs and on street corners. Too often, magicians were accused of witchcraft. To dispute the accusations, Reginald Scot wrote a book in 1584 revealing some of the natural methods magicians used, as opposed to supernatural powers.
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crowds gathered to witness the end of his latest trick. When they refused to go away, Herman’s assistant charged them an admission fee to the funeral home. They said that Black Herman would have done the same thing.
Magic has evolved over the years, but one thing remains: Magic has never lost its … well, magic.
A Mexican magician, A.J. Cantu, famous for working with doves, inspired Channing Pollock, whose magic produced doves out of thin air. Pollock also became known for his stage presence, described as graceful and serious. His handsome face and formal dress added to his mesmerizing aura. Magicians everywhere began copying him.
THE GREAT MAGICIANS OF THE PAST Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin performed throughout Europe in the 1840s and 50s. As one of the first magicians to perform in theaters, he became known as “The Father of Modern Magic.” Science and technology influenced Houdin. He often consulted scientists to determine how to perform a trick. After discovering a use for electromagnetism, he designed a trick called “The Light and Heavy Chest.”
Nothing says magic like The Great Houdini. Born in Hungary in 1874, Houdini came to the U.S. as an infant named Erich Weiss. He established his trade name – Harry Houdini – after the famous magician Robert-Houdin. Houdini became well-known as a daring escape artist – handcuffs were his trademarks. One of his most famous escapes involved a milk can. Assistants filled the can with water, and a handcuffed Houdini squirmed his way into the can. A steel cover was placed over the top, along with padlocks to secure the cover. A screen was then pulled forward and around the can. After about two minutes, Houdini came out from behind the screen, soaking wet and out of breath.
Houdin invited a spectator on stage and asked him to lift a small, wooden box where he stored his money. The person was always able to lift the box; however, Houdin then commanded the box to stay put, so it could not be stolen. Each volunteer tried hard to remove the box, but no one could. Inside the wooden chest was a metal plate, and an electromagnet was under the stage. When Houdin’s assistant turned on the magnet, the connection made it impossible to move the chest.
Eventually, Houdini replaced the milk can with the Chinese Water Torture Cell. With his feet locked in stocks (wooden
When Adelaide Scarcez, a dancer, married magician Alexander Herrmann in 1875, she assisted with his shows, often dancing as part of the performance. After Alexander died in 1896, Adelaide kept the show on the road with her nephew, Leon Herrmann. Differing opinions separated them in 1899, but Adelaide Herrmann continued touring on and off until she died in 1928 at age 75. She was known as the “Queen of Magic.”
boards), Houdini was enclosed in a cage and lowered upside down into the tank full of water. The torture cell featured glass on the front, which allowed the audience to view Houdini inside. Houdini became more visible to the audience with his straitjacket escape. He drew thousands of onlookers when he donned a straitjacket and dangled upside down from a tall building or crane. In full view of the crowd, he would make his escape. Houdini died on Halloween in 1926.
TODAY’S TOP MAGICIANS At age 6, a young Canadian boy by the name of Doug Henning became enthralled with magic. After years of study and performing as a youth, Henning and his friend, Ivan Reitman, produced a rock/opera/magic show called “Spellbound.” Its success in Toronto led to Broadway and then to television. On Dec. 26, 1975, “Doug Henning’s World of Magic” aired live on national T.V. The special included guest stars Gene Kelly and Bill Cosby. After seven more television specials – three of them
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live – Henning was banned from doing live specials when one of his tigers escaped and ran through the halls of NBC. Henning excited crowds with his “double sawing” illusion. Two women arrived on stage wearing different colored dresses – one in pink and one in blue. Each woman got into a box, and Henning sawed each in half. When they emerged from their boxes, one had a pink top half and a blue bottom half and the other vice versa. In 1987, Henning set aside magic to promote transcendental meditation, which he had practiced for years. In 1999, he returned to magic but it was short-lived. Henning died of liver cancer in 2000. Henning is among the top-10 magicians of all times. Others include David Copperfield, the rock star of magic with his uncanny skills at manipulation and illusion. In 2006, Forbes magazine listed Copperfield as the most commercially successful magician in history. At that time, he had grossed more than $1 billion. That same year, Copperfield purchased 11 islands in the Bahamas – known as Musha Cay – and renamed them the Islands of Copperfield Bay. He once levitated a Ferrari three feet in the air and made the Statue of Liberty disappear. Big cats assisted illusionists Siegfried and Roy in their Vegas performances. Disaster struck in 2003, when one of his tigers bit Roy as he stumbled on stage. His recovery was long and thwarted by a few strokes and surgery on his windpipe, but he did recover and was able to make a final stage appearance in 2009 at The Bellagio in Vegas. Derren Brown is known for mind control. He once played Russian roulette on live T.V. A volunteer loaded a revolver with a single bullet into one of the numbered chambers. The revolver had a shield over
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well as some degenerative aspects of aging. To select a pumpkin, look for one with 1 to 2 inches of stem left. If the stem is cut down too low, the pumpkin will decay quickly or may be decaying at the time of purchase. Avoid pumpkins with blemishes and soft spots. It should be heavy, although shape is unimportant. A lopsided pumpkin is not necessarily a bad pumpkin. Figure one pound of raw, untrimmed pumpkin for each cup finished pumpkin puree. To prepare the pumpkin for cooking, spread newspaper over your work surface. Start by carefully removing the stem with a sharp knife. If you are planning to roast the pumpkin seeds, smash or drop the pumpkin on a hard surface to break it open. In any case, remove the stem and scoop out the seeds and scrape away all of the stringy mass. A messy job, but it will pay off. You can cook the pumpkin by boiling, steaming, roasting or using the microwave to create your own fresh pumpkin puree. Directions for cooking and preparing pumpkin puree are as follows: Boiling/Steaming Method: Cut the pumpkin into rather large chunks. Rinse in cold water. Place pieces in a large pot with about a cup of water. The water does not need to cover the pumpkin pieces. Cover the pot and boil for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender, or steam for 10 to 12 minutes. Check for doneness by poking with a fork. Drain the cooked pumpkin in a colander. Reserve the liquid to use as a base for soup. Oven Method: Cut pumpkin in half, scraping away stringy mass and seeds. Rinse under cold water. Place pumpkin, cut-side down, on a large cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F for one hour or until fork tender. Microwave Method: Cut pumpkin in half, place cut-side down on a microwave-safe plate or tray. Microwave on high for 15 minutes, then check for doneness at 1-2 minute intervals until fork tender. Preparing the Puree: Allow cooked pumpkin to cool. Remove the peel using a small sharp knife and your fingers. Place pumpkin in a food processor and puree, or alternately use a food mill, ricer, strainer or potato masher. Freeze and store in one-cup portions in a small freezer bag for up to one year. These Pumpkin Nut Bars showcase the flavors and nutri-
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warm or cool completely. Makes about 30 bars. *To toast the coconut, place it on a sheet pan in an even layer and put it in a 350 degree oven. Stir after 3 minutes and continue to stir every 5 minutes until lightly browned on the edges. Takes about 10 minutes cooking time. (Information for this article and a version of this recipe were provided courtesy of the University of Illinois Extension Service.)
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1. Who was the last Royals pitcher to win the A.L. Cy Young Award before Zack Greinke did it in 2009?
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2. Name the last major-league player to have more runs scored than games played in a season (minimum 125 games). 3. Who is the only University of Oklahoma football player to be named MVP of the Rose Bowl? 4. The Boston Celtics set an NBA record in 2007-08 for the biggest improvement in wins from one season to the next. How many games was it? 5. When was the last time the Los Angeles Kings won an NHL playoff series? 6. Which school has won five NCAA fencing national titles since 2000? 7. Who was the last player before Justin Rose in 2010 to make The Memorial tournament his first PGA victory?
1. Name the group that released “Rhythm of the Rain.” 2. Who sang “Hot Child in the City”? What was the year? 3. How did Motown Records get its name? 4. What was “Batdance”? 5. Who were Dale & Grace? Name their two biggest hits. 6. Whatever happened to the guitar Jimi Hendrix used when he played the “Star Spangled Banner” at the Woodstock festival? (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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your DVD library. “Paths of Glory” (The Criterion Collection) (Unrated) -- Directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas, “Paths of Glory” is an epic film set in World War I and was the film that put Stanley Kubrick on the map as a director of note. Douglas stars as a French colonel who orders a squad to capture a German patrol. The men fail, and the colonel’s commanding generals order him to arbitrarily choose three men to be tried for cowardice. “Paths of Glory” is not only a brilliant depiction of the hell of trench warfare, it is also a gripping indictment of war’s folly and the ambitions of those in power whose pride leads to the senseless slaughter of good men. “You Don’t Know Jack” (Unrated) -- After spending more than a decade phoning it in, Al Pacino finally delivers a tour-de-force performance as the controversial doctor
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A newcomer helps keep things moving. There might be some bumpy moments along the way, but at least you’re heading in the right direction. You win praise for your choices.
TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Makeup for movie actors 2. Movement 3. W.C. Fields 4. New Mexico 5. Dysorexia 6. Aurora borealis 7. 20 8. Southampton, England 9. Clint Eastwood 10. 17th century
OCTOBER 25, 2010 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be growing impatient with a situation that seems to resist efforts to resolve it. But staying with it raises the odds that you’ll find a way to a successful resolution.
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. David Cone, in 1994. 2. Rickey Henderson had 146 runs scored in 143 games for the New York Yankees in 1985. 3. Quarterback Nate Hybl, at the 2003 Rose Bowl. 4. Forty-two games, from 24 to 66.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel and kinship are strong in the Bovine’s aspect this week. This would be a good time to combine the two and take a trip to see family members for a pre-holiday get-together. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A colleague could make a request you’re not comfortable with. If so, say so. Better to disappoint someone by sticking with your principles than disappoint yourself if you don’t.
5. The Kings beat Detroit in 2001. 6. Penn State. 7. Tom Lehman, in 1994.
FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Cascades, in 1962. The song was used in the soundtrack of the 1979 film “Quadrophenia.” 2. Nick Gilder, in 1978: The song hit No. 1 in both the U.S. and Canada. 3. Berry Gordy, Jr. started the company in Detroit, the automotive manufacturing capital. Motown stands for “motor” and “town.” Jackie Wilson was one of the first acts Gordy signed. 4. “Batdance” was Prince’s song for the soundtrack of the Batman film in 1989. The song went to No. 1. Some of the dance versions were more than seven minutes long. 5. Dale Houston and Grace Broussard were in “Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars.” They recorded “I’m Leaving It Up to You” in 1963 and “Stop and Think It Over” the following year. 6. The 1968 Fender Stratocaster was auctioned off in 1990 at Sotheby’s in London for a rumored $330,000.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child’s ability to adapt to life’s ebbs and flows helps you deal with the changes that you might confront at work or at home, or both. Things settle down by the week’s end. LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good week for Leos and Leonas to get some long-outstanding business matters resolved. Then go ahead and plan a fun-filled family getaway weekend with the mate and the cubs. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A possible workplace change seems promising. If you decide to look into it, try not to form an opinion on just a small part of the picture: Wait for the full image to develop.
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You could be pleasantly surprised by how a decision about one thing opens up an unexpected new option. Also, assistance on a project could come from a surprising source. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) With more information to work with, you might now be able to start the process that could lead to a major change. Reserve the weekend for family and friends. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This could be a good time to begin gathering information that will help you turn that long-held idea into something substantive. A personal matter might need extra attention. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) That new challenge might carry some surprises. But you should be able to handle them using what you already know. That new supporter should be there to lend assistance. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone might be trying to disguise his or her true motives. But the perceptive and perspicacious Pisces should have little or no problem finding the truth in all that foggy rhetoric. BORN THIS WEEK: You can always rely on your people skills to help you find solutions to problems others often give up on.
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IT’S NO TREAT TO BE TRICKED BY SCARY INVESTMENT MOVES Provided by Adam Grayson of EdwardJones Investments
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Investing too conservatively — You could try to avoid investment risk by putting all your money into very conservative investments. However, as you’re probably aware, those investments typically pay very little in the way of interest, so your money could actually lose purchasing power, even with a mild rate of inflation. Investing too aggressively — Just as investing too conservatively can be counterproductive, so can investing too aggressively. Obviously, you would like your money to grow, but the investments with the highest growth potential are usually also those that carry the greatest risk to your principal.
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Putting too much money in too few investments — If you put too many of your investment dollars into just one or two types of assets, and a downturn hits those assets, your portfolio will probably take a big hit. Waiting too long to invest — As an investor, your biggest asset may be time. The more years in which you have to invest, the greater the likelihood that
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you can make progress toward your important financial goals. Taking a “timeout� from investing — During periods of significant market volatility, such as we’ve seen the past few years, you might be tempted to take a “timeout� from investing and stick all your money into very conservative vehicles until everything “blows over.� But the financial markets will never be totally calm, nor will they be predictable. Market rallies can start unexpectedly; if you’re not invested when that happens, you may miss out on growth opportunities. Ignoring tax-advantaged investment opportunities — When you invest in a tax-deferred investment account, such as your 401(k) and a traditional IRA, your money has the opportunity to grow faster than it would if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. If you aren’t contributing to your 401(k) and you haven’t opened an IRA, you’re missing out on a great chance to build resources for retirement. To make sure you don’t fall victim to these scary investment moves, you need only follow a few simple principles. First, take the long view — you will see ups and downs in the short term, but historically the market has performed well over the long term. (Keep in mind, though, that past performance is not guarantee of what will happen in the future.) Second, diversify your holdings among a variety of investments. Diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss, but it can help reduce the effects of volatility. Try to build a diversified portfolio based on your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals. And finally, consider boosting your 401(k) contributions whenever your salary increases and fully funding your IRA each year. Halloween comes but once a year, but scary investment moves can haunt you for a lifetime — so take the right steps to help avoid them. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For additional information, contact:
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A “Fight Like A Girl” Women’s Self-Defense Class October 30, 9am - 12pm Don’t be Scared this Halloween! Learn how to scatter the spooks... Cost $40 www.sabrinafrankenberg.com 719.237.8842 Safe Trick or Treat October 30th 3:00 to 5:00pm Bring the kids downtown for a night of safe trickor-treating as Monument merchants provide treats, activities and show-off their creative costumes. The Monument Police Department patrols the streets to help insure the safety of our goblins. Fall Craft Show November 4 - 7, 2010 in the Black Forest Don’t miss the 46th Annual Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Fall Show and Sale held at the Black Forest Community Center (Black Forest Rd. just north of Shoup Rd.) Hours are Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Over 90 artisan and culinary members will be selling hand made jewelry, ceramics, soaps and candles, holiday decorations andornaments, stained glass, woodworking, quilted items, baby items, baked goods and much more. This is theperfect place to do your Holiday shopping. Admission is FREE. The Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild is a Colorado non profit organization. A portion of all sale proceeds will benefit the Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Scholarship Fund and the Black Forest community. Due to fire regulations, no strollers are allowed in the building. For information contact Diane at 719-494-1455 or visit our web site at www.BFACG. org Only Guild members are allowed to show. Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) Luncheon: Deck Your Halls – Holiday Decorating the Villa Décor Way, Fri., Nov 19, 11 a.m. Falcon Club at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Staci Ewing, owner of Colorado Villa Décor, will share the latest decorating trends and give us wonderful ideas for making our homes cozy and beautiful for the winter holidays. RSVP: Charlie Ann Hayes, nonahayes@comcast.net, 481-9693 or Maureen Kral, reenbean@aol.com, 282-0164. Membership is open to all women living in School District 38 and the luncheons are open to all current TLWC mem-
The Widow By Nick Yanez
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iss Marilyn Mactans was from Texas. She was a strong, independent woman who always wore red and black. She was wed in the winter. It wasn’t long after Marilyn got married that she was pregnant. Marilyn carried and birthed 30 children. She and her husband built there home, and nested there, eager to raise their family. Then, everything changed. With her children mere newborns, Marilyn Mactans devoured her husband. The remains of his flesh dripping from her mouth, she smiled and headed north, leaving her children behind. The red and black figure of Miss Mactans could be seen through northern Texas, and parts of New Mexico. Eventually the widow made it to Palmer Lake, Colorado; the cold too bitter for her survival, she fell unto the ground, crawled upon the pavement, took one last breath, and died. All of this on the eve of Rodz’ Halloween party (which, rumor has it, was her destination). And so began the legend of what Rodz goers call “The Black Widow”…
bers and their guests. The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event November 5th, and the Pine Forest Antique and Garden Show and Sale April 30th-May1st. Proceeds from these events benefit local nonprofit groups. Visit www.tlwc.net or contact Judy Crusius, crusii@aol.com, 4811994; or Barb Dienes, bdienes@ msn.com, 487-7392.
“Patriotic Christmas Marketplace Caring for Our Soldiers” November 7th 10 to 4 pm Sundance Mountain Athletic Center 1808 Woodmoor Dr., Monument We are adopting several platoons of soldiers and sending them care packages for Christmas. Come shop for the holidays, bring a care package donation to be wrapped by volunteers from the community, pick up treat at the bake sale to help us raise money to ship the care packages and children come and color a page and/or make a card to send in our care packages. For the complete list of acceptable care package items go to www.trilakesnetworkingteam. com Soldiers most wanted items: refill wipes, dark socks, athlete’s foot powder and Twizzlers. 10 Keys to Success and Prosperity Tuesday, Nov. 9 - 6:30PM Champs Restaurant (the Shops at Briargate) Tri-Lakes Networking Team is excited to have Meredith Bromfield present “10 Keys to Success and Prosperity” This is for all business women and any other women in the area that would like to get-toknow the women in their community. Visit us at www. trilakesnetworkingteam.com. For more info email trilakesnetworkingteam@gmail.com Banner Christmas Historic Downtown Monument is sponsoring the the third annual “Banner Christmas.” Banner Christmas features original Christmas art banners, handpainted by renowned local artists. The banners are on display on lamposts in the historic downtown of Monument. Unveiling is the Friday after Thanksgiving and they remain on display throughout the holiday season. If you are interested in painting a banner for the 2010 season, please contact Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 or email at vmynhier@townofmonument.net. Small Town Christmas Saturday December 4th 10:00am to 2:00pm Small Town Christmas is a day full of holiday activities includes visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus along with crafts and activities for children, open houses and other special events as the merchants of Historic Downtown Monument celebrate a Small Town Christmas.
Rodz Bar & Grill is having there annual Halloween Costume Party this Saturday, October 30th. The party starts with the band (Trademark Infringement) at 9pm. There will be awards for Scariest, Funniest, Sexiest, and Overall Best Costume. Awards are given at midnight. Flashy stuff, drink specials, and scares will rule the night. “It’s quite the party” says Rodz co-owner Gloria McCartan, minutes before she was kidnapped by a mummy and pulled into a dark black hole… speaking of which, we haven’t seen her since. Anyway, you’re probably wondering what this is all about. Is it just another ad for your favorite local bar? No. It is a warning. Miss Mactans never made it to the party of her dreams. At night, the shadow of black and red can still be seen wandering the night. If you do not read this article to ten friends, Marilyn Mactans will come to your house at midnight this Halloween, and eat the oldest man in your house! You’re probably scared now, and wondering what to do. Well, I suggest you go find those ten friends, the widow is watching. If you have any questions about Rodz Halloween party, the whereabouts of Gloria McCartan, or anything bowling or bar related, call us anytime at (719) 487-7469
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mall business owners can easily get too involved in the day-to-day operations of their business to spend any time brainstorming marketing ideas or promotional events. Some retailers worry that marketing is too expensive while others may find it too time consuming. Without announcing who you are and what you sell, how will anyone know?
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To help you through these marketing dilemmas, following is the second of our series of 50 inexpensive, easy to implement, marketing ideas for your small business) Marketing Idea #11 - Promote yourself as an expert by writing articles or tips on topics related to your industry. Marketing Idea #12 - Submit to the local newspaper, trade journal or other publications. Marketing Idea #13 - Host an after-hours gathering for your employees and their friends/relatives. Marketing Idea #14 - Provide free t-shirts with your logo to your staff to wear. Marketing Idea #15 Send newsworthy press releases as often as needed. Marketing Idea #16 - Create an annual award and publicize it. Marketing Idea #17 - Develop your own TV show on your specialty and present it to your local cable station or public broadcasting station.
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Marketing Idea #18 - Create a press kit and keep its contents current. Marketing Idea #19 - Use an answering machine or voice mail system to catch afterhours phone calls. Include basic information in your outgoing messages such as business hours, location, website, etc. Marketing Idea #20 - Join a Chamber of Commerce where you can network with area business owners. Marketing is most effective if done in coordination with other exposure. Enhance the above efforts by making sure you are getting traffic to your website by utilizing the services of a reputable SEO company and using Social Media sources like Facebook, Linked In and Twitter. Remember to tailor each event for your target audience.
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To Your Success! For more details, you can contact Martin Barretta with The Shafer Group at (719) 487-1200 ext. 26
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