Originally Broadcast: November 23, 1972 Special Thanks to Stuart MacLeod at: stuartmac.com
Month: November 2022
Doug as Playing Card Joker
I just wanted to wish a quick Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. May it be filled magic, wonder, friends, and family. In light of today’s celebratory mood, I thought it was more than appropriate to post this bit of art I found online. Somehow, seeing Doug as the Joker on a playing card seems more than…
John Kippen Blog: Doug Henning Entry
Magician and motivational speaker, John Kippen, has a unique story about a month he spent with Doug on his blog. It’s a nice window into how Doug would mentor young magicians, and his overall generosity with his knowledge. It’s a quick read, but very worth your time. For more, please click HERE.
Doug and Monk Watson Photos
The above photos are of Doug (obviously) and Monk Watson. For those that may not know, Watson was a jack of all trades when it came to entertainment. From being a vaudeville performer, acrobat, emcee, musician, radio personality, and a magician (of course), he did it all. I don’t have any background information on these…
Doug Henning Torture Cell Playing Cards
If you go on eBay and look around for Doug items, it’s generally a lot of the same stuff. Things like old programs, the usual publicity photos, and ticket stubs are plentiful. But, every now and then something elegant peeks through. These independently produced card decks are no exception, as they are an elegant reproduction…
10 More Minutes of Dai Vernon and Doug on Dick Cavett (Revisited)
If 21 minutes of Doug on Dick Cavett wasn’t enough for you, how about 10 minutes more? In it, Doug and Dick introduce a performance and chat with the legendary Dai Vernon. All of this culminates with Dai demonstrating the famous Cups and Balls. I’d be more descriptive. But, why would I do that when…
Doug on the Dick Cavett Show (Revisited)
A couple years ago, a 21 minute vintage clip of Doug on the Dick Cavett show surfaced on You Tube, and in a blink and you’ll miss it moment, it was promptly taken down. Well, thankfully it will permanently be on the site this time. Included here, is my original post from May 8, 2020:…
A Unique Autograph
The above program cover recently was sent to me by Bob MacNair of Collingwood, Ontario. A childhood friend of Doug’s, he had a quick story remembrance to go along with it. Take it away Bob… “I was a good friend of Doug’s during our High School years in Oakville, Ontario, and (later) during our university…
Max Maven (1950-2022)
Word came early yesterday that the great mentalist Max Maven passed away at the all too young age of 71. Maven, a legend in magic, meant many things for many people within the community. He was an artist, mentor, friend, historian, writer, and above all, a consummate performer. One that broke down what came before…
World of Magic ’81-Floating Candle with Marie Osmond
In this clip from “World of Magic ’81,” Doug and Marie Osmond present a variation on the “Floating Ball” illusion last seen in “World of Magic ’76.” Only this time, it’s with a candle. Oh, and a rather, um, unique and trippy song courtesy of Ms. Osmond herself… Original Air Date: 2/15/1981
THE DOUG HENNING PROJECT 