I liked this article because it gives you a real window into Doug’s hectic daily life circa 1980. A lot of articles at this time tend to rehash a lot of the same bullet historical points. But, this one mixes things up, and even throws in an anecdote about Doug’s abandoned shark illusion. Doug’s old…
Month: August 2023
“Saturday Night Live” “World of Magic’ 78” Commercial
In what is arguably the most unique intro to a Doug Henning special ever, this commercial interlude from Saturday Night Live is sure bring a smirk to your face. If not, then hopefully a chuckle. What can I say? It was the late 70s. Original Air Date: December 9, 1978
Doug Henning’s World of Mysterious Domain Names
Recently, I came across a bit of a mystery on this crazy little thing called the internet. It involves the address, “Doughenning.com,” and what exactly its purpose is, and why it’s even there for that matter. I had initially come across this six years ago when I began “The Doug Henning Project” website, and looked…
Doug Henning Magic Fan Club: Spring/Summer 1985
Special Thanks to Michael Johnson. Today’s image is from his excellent book, “Magician Doug Henning Collectibles Guide.” To purchase please visit the link below: Amazon.com
“Merlin” Closing Anniversary
And I’m back… I just wanted to briefly note that today, August 7th, marks the 40th anniversary of “Merlin” closing. While, commemorating closing anniversaries isn’t as popular as openings, “Merlin” is in a class all its own, and any date is worth a mention. The trials and tribulations of the show are well documented, and the…
THE DOUG HENNING PROJECT 