Want to be a part of showbiz? GIVE ME YOUR UMBRELLAS!

I just got booked for a very exciting show in Boston for an amazing venue that I've never performed at. I got the gig based on a spec idea for a routine I don't do yet. This is terrifying and when I'm terrified, I do my best work. ;) 

The real, practical problem is that I need about 12 umbrellas (long, classic style, not mini/collapsible style) and I don't have the resources to buy a bunch of brand new umbrellas. So, if you (or someone you know) has old, unused, ugly or otherwise unnecessary umbrellas lying around, let's talk. I need them ASAP. 

They don't have to work, they can be torn or damaged, as long as they are the long kind (30" or so). 

If you have a large amount of them, I can probably pay some amount. I will, of course, come pick them up and if I use any of your umbrellas, I will thank you profusely on the internet and send you pics (and vids if possible) of your donations in action. 

Be a part of showbiz! SEND ME YOUR UMBRELLAS! 

Dezrah The Strange vs. "Meet The Skeptics"

I was honored to be a guest on Chris Brown's "Meet The Skeptics". It's a long-form interview show that has hosted James Randi, Micheal Shermer, Blake Smith, Brian Brushwood and more of skepticism's leading lights and heroes of mine. 

So I'm thrilled, excited and terrified that he had me on the show and it's live for you to listen to at: http://meettheskeptics.libsyn.com/mts-meet-dezrah-blinn-dezrah-the-strange-

Listen, enjoy, share. I may be hosting a Google+ meetup later if there's enough interest. 

Thank you!

How (and Why) To Build Your Own Bed of Nails

This is the slideshow from the presentation I have at SkeptiCamp NH on Oct 22nd, 2011. 

This is for the use of attendees and professional performers ONLY!!!

Do not attempt to build or use a bed of nails without competent supervision and instruction. 

You have been warned. 

(Apparently the slideshow player doesn't work on IE, so here's the direct link: https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=d28cd2r_90cz4bc5c2)

If you have any questions, etc. Leave them in the comments below or use the e-mail form to the left. Thanks!

Dezrah The Strange needs your help!

This is Tardis Jr.

He has been an invaluable companion and had become an integral part of the creative and communications reboot that I’ve been working on. Sadly, TJ passed away this weekend due to poor care from his previous owner and some unknown power fault. In the short time he’s been on the Dezrah Magic team, he has become an invaluable asset. He will be sorely missed.

Since I’m a stay-at-home dad, waiter and college student, I don’t have the liquid capital to purchase a replacement and TJ is beyond repair. So far, this is the typical 1st world non-problem that you’ve probably heard 1,000 times.

Here’s the difference. I’m a magican, escape artist, sideshow performer and not a half bad one at that. I’m also a believer in creative solutions. So here’s the deal: If you have a decent (Win7 capable or SnowLeopard+) laptop that you don’t use or are thinking of replacing, I will come to your home, office, Halloween Party, Bar Mitzvah, block party, wedding, lecture, PowerPoint presentation and/or parole hearing and perform for you.

I’ll do close-up for you, my stage show, or if you have something else in mind, I’m open. I’ll travel pretty much anywhere in New England, but long-distances (50+ miles from Worcester) will need some extra planning.

So if you’re interested in having your own personal geek magician on call and have some spare tech lying around, contact me at dezrah@gmail.com or leave a comment on this post. Thank you for your support and please spread the word!

-Dezrah

Tardis Jr, RIP…(or get donated to TESLA...)

Dezrah The Strange vs. Brian Brushwood?

Hey everyone, just a quick update. Friend and magic mentor Brian Brushwood just posted a new episode of his show "Scam School" on Revision3. If you haven't seen it, it's a fantastic series that shows you bar bets, short cons and tricks that you can use to scam and/or impress your friends. It's also a ninja-sneaky way to rope people into magic. 

Anyways, in the latest episode, he teaches the classic Rope Handcuffs trick and gives yours truly a plug at the end. So do me (and yourselves) a favor. Go watch the episode here or on YouTube and leave a comment saying how much you love the show. Even better, leave an iTunes review for "Scam School" if you're a subscriber!