Well, here we are again at the end of another year (It’s the website’s fourth to be exact). I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday season, and an even better New Year! It goes without saying that the last couple years have been challenging for everyone. I only hope…
Month: December 2021
Telescope 1972 Promotional Postcard
In keeping with the clip of Telescope 1972 from a couple days ago, I thought it would be appropriate to feature this promotional postcard that was printed for the original broadcast. The whimsical drawing really captures Doug and Mars’s image and look at the time. It’s a great companion piece to an even greater program!…
Telescope 1972 Clip- Doug, Mars, and a Magic Wand!
The above clip once again comes from the CBC 1972 program “Telescope.” I have great love for this documentary overall, and one of the standouts for me in this scene is seeing Doug’s then assistant/girlfriend Mars Barrick on film. Mars is generally seen in a lot of early publicity photos of Doug in this early…
Carisa Hendrix and Doug on Facebook
Magician extraordinaire, Carisa Hendrix (aka Lucy Darling), was recently spotted via her Facebook account posing next to a fun part of Doug history. This nifty piece of backstage art can be found at the Fox Theater in St. Louis, and is representative of permanent art left by most touring productions of their time at a…
Six Doug Performance Photos on Ebay
The above auction is currently happening on Ebay, and is pretty good if you ask me. It’s not always common that Doug performance photos come up for sale, and these ones in particular are a lot of fun. As the seller says, the dates and location of the photos are unknown. But, at 16 bids…
Doug’s First Letter to Dai Vernon
The above letter, as featured in “The Essential Dai Vernon,” is Doug’s initial contact with Vernon to inquire if the esteemed magician might mentor Doug during his time at Los Angeles’ Magic Castle. It goes without saying that Vernon accepted, and due in no small measure to Vernon, Doug blossomed under his tutelage. The rest…
The New Tops Cover-July 1974
The above 1974 cover is from the venerable magic manufacturer Abbott’s. The magazine itself was a long time staple of the company and existed in various forms from the 1930-1990s. Through many monthly articles, the magazine kept the magic community abreast of the comings and goings of the magic world at large. Ending in the 1990s …
Telescope 1972-Close-Up at the Magic Castle
The above clip comes from the 1972 documentary “Telescope.” The series, broadcast on the CBC, profiled Canadians and their lives and professions. The majority of the documentary is filmed at the world famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles, and the clip above is a perfect example of this It’s worth noting that Doug is only…
Hendoo Movie Theater Ad
The above newspaper ad comes from 1964, and shows just how enterprising Doug, or Hendoo, was at just 17! Not only was he going to be opening that afternoon’s screening of “The Lone Ranger and The Lost City,” it was going to be a repeat performance no less. These were the early days where Doug…
Cort Theater Expansion-Nov, 2021
Whenever I’m in New York City, I make it a point to walk by the Cort Theater off of 49th and Broadway. As you all know, it was the original home of “The Magic Show.” As these photos from a couple weeks ago can attest, it’s been going through a lot of changes as of…
THE DOUG HENNING PROJECT 