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WatchingMagic: is my new baby, I registered the watchingmagic domain a while back after seeing the explosion in internet video and how that has crossed into the magic domain. After wondering what to do with it, finally a few days ago I decided to set up what has become known as a Tumblelog also known as a Linklog. I think one of the reasons I don't post here too often (other than time restraints) is the necessity of having to structure a blog post, around something which may be just a quick link or snippet or video clip. I knew about the Tumblelog concept and recently revisited it, and found that this could be a perfect companion to the main blog. Rest assured The Magician will always be my main site and place for my magic, but I think a companion 'scrapbook' type log is perfect for all those bits and pieces I run across that don't quite make it to a full blog post. So rather than clutter the main blog with these expect to see more things appearing over at WM than have been here, but they will literally be links, scraps of text, video clips etc, no commentary, titles, long reviews/rants or witty comment to go with it!

I realise its another site to check, and I am still wrestling somewhat as to why I couldn't just use this place for this concept, but I think having a new companion site is the way to go, and you can read it via the WatchingMagic Feed so it shouldn't be too difficult to keep up! I'm as always interested to have your comments/feedback/ideas etc. Its still very experimental and early days, so it may all change, but for now its my new toy, that I share with you...

Quirkology: Professor Richard Wiseman has spent twenty years exploring the backwaters of the human mind and going to places where mainstream scientists fear to tread. The result is Quirkology. A site around Richard's new book on Quirkology which he terms as psychological research that is quirky. The site also contains some very interesting video clips (the Colour Changing Card Trick is amazing!) and some online experiments such as a lie detection experiment using YouTube videos, and testing how your surname affects your life.

Andrew Mayne's MagicZine: free magic tricks, inside tips, articles, interviews and magic reviews. From the iTricks stable comes an online e-zine, with some very nice free tricks and articles. The Nathan Kranzo idea particularly appealed to me when he sent it on his mailing list, check it out, and also the related Mike Powers idea in his new book, I think doing copper/silver this way is a very cool idea, and very easy to carry the props for an 'impromptu' performance.

Youtube - Asher Twist videos: a page of Lee Asher's favourite Asher Twist videos from Youtube, submit your own and get tips from the man himself!

The Magic Lantern Podcast: Scott Sullivan's new video production company has a new magic podcast, the latest episode is an interview with Eric DeCamps.

Virtual Magician Channel on LiveVideo: Marco Tempest's vLog including videos on his new Japanese commerical for The Prestige and a behind the scenes look at his trips to Seoul, Shanghai and Sri Lanka.

Some more magic products that might be of interest:

• Stone Cold Magic DVD - Jeff Stone's DVD, Jeff appeared on the new Underground Jam DVD with Jay Sankey, with some very clever ideas, you can see some clips from the DVD and read Jeff's blog.
  
• Don Driver's DVDs - Don's Building a Tip and Svengali Pitch DVDs - These have been getting some good reviews over at The Magic Cafe if you are street performing these might be of interest.
  
• The Magic Teacher - some free tricks available, and some pdf's for sale such as Floating Card, Numismatic and the Solstice colour change.
  
• 2dee Magic: a new Korean webshop, with some interesting e-books and a forum, you can download The Frying Tally for free, and check out Immortal, Shot and Dragula complete with demo videos.
  

Alex's Magic Reviews: Alex Rossi's new review blog, some good reviews of Jack Parker, Andi Gladwin, Dave Forrest, Justin Miller and Robert Moreland's material.