For all those interested in the coolest fashions, look no further than this 1970s Doug vintage. Currently available on Etsy, this beauty can be yours for the taking at $46.00 But, what a find it is. In fact, I’ve never seen this design before. You could even say “I can’t believe it!” For more information,…
Doug Henning Meet The Golden Girls
You wouldn’t often associate Doug’s name with the beloved sitcom “The Golden Girls.” However, these two worlds did indeed collide in this vintage clip from 1990 where Sophia dresses up like Sonny Bono…or did she? It’s good to know that several years after his retirement, Doug was still getting name checked on his old network…
Doug with Folding Fan Publicity Photos
The whimsy and fun of the first photo is infectious, and I’m surprised I’ve never posted it before. There are various versions of this out there, one is even color with a different pose (I’m including that one again as well). However, the black and white version always screams Doug Henning to me in the…
Dec. 7th, 1981 UPI Article-“Magic Abounds at Doug Henning Wedding”
Today’s post is a quick article detailing the December 6th, 1981 wedding of Doug and Debby in Fairfield, Iowa. While, many of us have probably seen the handful of photos that exist out there of the event, the details of the actual day remain elusive at best. Finding this article from the news service UPI…
Telescope 1972-Doug’s Theory of Real Magic/Performing for Kids
Originally Broadcast: November 23, 1972 Special Thanks to Stuart MacLeod at: stuartmac.com
Jason Bishop Show: Doug’s “Things That Go Bump in the Night”
Today’s post comes from a You Tube series from illusionist Jason Bishop. In this edition, he analyzes Doug’s famed version of “Things That Go Bump in the Night.” As mentioned, there are many versions of this illusion spread out over various TV specials of Doug’s. However, this one was from the 1981 filmed version of…
“We Haven’t Fought a Battle in Years”-Nathan Lane in “Merlin”
The above song was featured in Doug’s great, lost musical, “Merlin.” Sung by Nathan Lane, the audio quality of the recording is lacking, but gives you a taste of the comical and fun nature that the show had. Lane, over the years, hasn’t been very kind on his time spent on the show. In fact,…
Doug Henning…Superhero?
Hey Everyone! I’m back. I’m sorry for the almost month long delay, but having a newborn will do that to your schedule. Moving forward, I’ll be easing back into posts, so I won’t be back at full steam just yet. However, I came across this amazing piece of art on Instagram, and knew it would…
“World of Magic ’75” Publicity Photo: Doug Torture Cell Rehearsal
The above 1975 publicity photo was used in the run up to the live broadcast of “World of Magic.” It does a nice job of bringing up the parallels of Doug and Houdini in their respective cells and, above all, places in history. We also get an ultra rare glimpse of Doug in the rehearsals…
1975 Indiana Newspaper Clipping: World of Magic ’75
Special Thanks to Jim Klodzen
The Tonight Show: Martin Short
Well, dear readers, unless I uncover some other nugget hidden under a rock somewhere, this 43 second clip may indeed be the last of Martin Short’s Doug impersonation available on the internet. Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” is the stuff of legend, and as you’ll see Short’s impersonation of Doug brings Carson to hysterics. The clip as…
I.B.M. Winnipeg Plaque Rededication Ceremony
June 6th is known as “Magic Day” in Winnipeg, Canada. It’s also a date the commemorates the founding of the International Brotherhood of Magicians in 1922. How does Doug connect to all of this? Well, on June 6, 1986 Doug participated in an appropriately flashy dedication of a plaque at the Brotherhood’s old Winnipeg headquarters…
Doug Henning and His World of Envelopes
If you thought that I had uncovered all of “Doug Henning’s Magic, Inc.’s” mailing envelopes. Think again. If you had written Doug in July of 1982, this is what would be coming your way. Granted, this one isn’t as magical themed or flashy as the others. In fact, it’s really not. But, hey you get…
Spanish Language “Magic Show” Poster
The images below are from a Spanish language production of “The Magic Show” that appears to have been from 1975 (month/dates unknown.) The production also starred popular Mexican actor and comedian Manuel Valdes (1931-2020), listed here as Manuel “Loco” Valdes. However, anything past this is up to your imagination, as photos from the production itself…
CBS Morning News: Doug and Maria Shriver
The above clip ties in nicely with the “BBC History of Magic” post that I had put up a couple days ago. In fact, it’s an expanded version of an interview clip featured within that original special’s segment on Doug. Found now on Bill Green’s You Tube Channel, Doug performs a whimsical illusion with a…
BBC History of Magic: Disappearances-Doug Segment
The above Doug segment comes from a 2004 BBC multi-part series called the “BBC History of Magic.” Each episode profiled an individual aspect of the art form, and this one was dedicated to magic’s most endearing illusion “Disappearances.” The Doug segment, while brief, has some rarely seen interviews with designer John Gaughan and consultant/author Charles…
Barbara Walters Program: James Randi, Mark Wilson, and Doug
The above rare clips come from the James Randi Foundation, and features commentary from the Amazing Randi himself. The clips in question hail from his appearance on the Barbara Walters morning program “Not For Women Only.” While the program featured Randi and “psychic” Uri Geller predominantly, Doug is seen throughout observing on the side with…
1985 “Saturday Night Live” Martin Short Sketch
While we’re on the topic of some Martin Short parodies, I wanted to revisit a “Saturday Night Live” 1985 sketch that I tried to post way back in 2019. At the time, this link was on the NBC website, but it has since been taken down. So, imagine my surprise when I recently found it…
Harry Shearer “The Magic of Live” HBO Special feat. Martin Short
The above clip comes from comedian Harry Shearer’s 1988 “Magic of Live” HBO special. Shearer, of “Spinal Tap, “Simpsons,” and “Saturday Night Live” fame, brings to life this detailed parody of a David Copperfield television special like no one else. If that weren’t enough, the finale of the sketch brings Shearer’s Copperfield to the mythical…
Man Alive: “Spellbound: The Magician and the Maharishi” Documentary
I just found this ultra rare documentary from 1992 today, and I’m going to guess that not many people out there have seen it as well. “Man Alive” focuses on Doug and his interest in Transcendental Mediation. It’s one of the more detailed television pieces I’ve seen with Doug discussing the topic along with Debby. …
1986 Doug and Debby Performance from the Chip Romero Collection
The above footage comes from the collection of Chip Romero, and was recently featured on the You Tube Channel “Magical Women with Connie Boyd.” The footage itself was taken at a 1986 St. Charles, Illinois performance. In it, Doug and Debby perform a whimsical and reworked version of the famed “Disembodied Prince” illusion to the…
Andre Kole Foreign Poster feat. Doug and David Copperfield
The above foreign poster comes courtesy of Terry Holley, and features Doug and David Copperfield promoting magician Andre Kole’s show in Chinese. What Doug and David are saying I’m not sure. But, it’s most likely repeating what was said in a previous Andre Kole post, which you can find: HERE However, the real star of…
“Doug Henning and his World of Magic” New York Times Ad
A lot of people tend to focus on the closing of “Merlin” as Doug’s big failure on Broadway’s fabled “Great White Way.” However, what people frequently don’t realize is that a year after “Merlin” closed, Doug returned for what was a very successful follow-up called “Doug Henning and His World of Magic.” The show itself…
Doug on “NewProfilePic” Photo App
As is the case in the phone app based world we live in, new photo apps come to light, and the results blaze brightly across social media for a couple days. “NewProfilePic.com” is apparently one of them, and everybody is taking the time to feature themselves or other people in a painterly fashion. So, who…
“Magic on Broadway” NBC Commercial
It’s a blink and you’ll miss it moment from TV’s yesteryear. In this brief clip, Doug’s final special “Magic on Broadway” is promoted on NBC. Anybody else out there miss commercials like these? Original Commercial Air Date: November 12, 1982
Doug Henning 75th Birthday Zoom Celebration (May 7th, 2022)
I just wanted to give a quick post detailing more information for Chip Romero and S.A.M.’s Doug Henning 75th Birthday Celebration on Zoom. The event itself is 6 hours, and sure to be a blast. I know there will be many important speakers present, and I was thrilled to record something for the event myself. …
“I Was a Consultant to Doug Henning…Sort Of” by Keith Spurgeon
I received this unique remembrance from Doug fan Keith Spurgeon this week. It’s certainly not the average story you get about people meeting Doug, but it definitely is one of a kind. It also ties in nicely as an epilogue to the Easter post I did a few weeks back, when Doug was the Grand…
Happy 75th Birthday Doug! (Worldwide Zoom Event)
It goes without saying that 75 years ago today, Douglas James Henning was born, and the world was never quite the same. Happy Birthday Doug, wherever you are! You were, and continue to be an inspiration to your fans around the world, and the arts as a whole! In past years, I always make mention…
Five Years of “The Doug Henning Project!”
I’d be remiss in not mentioning that May 1st marks the five year anniversary of “The Doug Henning Project” website. To say that Doug and the website have become a big part of my daily life is an understatement. It’s been quite a five year adventure that has led me down a path that I…
“Rockin Houston” Photo Archive-1977 TM Benefit
When I first began this website, I came across a page called “Rockin Houston” which profiles years and years worth of concerts and events that had come to the Houston, TX area. At the time, I profiled individual Doug photos for my site, but really didn’t take a moment to soak in what “Rockin Houston”…
THE DOUG HENNING PROJECT 