In my recent internet travels, I came across a recent podcast featuring Doug. The aptly named “Battle of the Network Show” focuses on TV of the 70s and 80s, and does a great job of breaking down the history of Doug and “World of Magic ’76.” You may know the majority of it, but if…
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World of Magic ’76: Re-Appearing Elephant Closing in Full
Original Airdate: December 23, 1976 Special Thanks to Brian Lumley
World of Magic ’76: Vanishing Elephant Opening in Full
Original Airdate: December 23, 1976 Special Thanks to Brian Lumley
“World of Magic ’76”-Elephant Reappearance in Full
Original Air Date: 12/23/1976 Special Thanks to Brian Lumley for providing the Splash Page photo. All copyrights for that photo belong to Brian Lumley.
“World of Magic ’76” Rope Illusion in Full
Original Air Date: December 23, 1976
World of Magic ’76: Flaming Miracle Illusion in Full
Original Airdate: December 23, 1976
World of Magic 1976: Rings Illusion in Full
Original Airdate: December 23rd, 1976
“World of Magic 1976” Opening Illusions in Full
What more can I really say to add onto this clip? The number of illusions crammed into this, along with the sheer 1970s variety show feel of it all speak for itself. Also, how many times in your life have you wanted to conjure up a slightly bewildered Michael Landon? Next time you see modern…
“World of Magic II”-Los Angeles Times 1976 Interview
Los Angeles Times: December 23, 1976
“World of Magic II” Unseen Photos: Part Two
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Dave Collier’s 1976 Photos: Doug, an Elephant, and Michael Landon
As we continue our journey through Dave Collier’s lens, we arrive in 1976 for Doug’s second “World of Magic” special. As ratings for the first special went through the roof, NBC clearly wanted more of Doug. So, just how would he top himself? A vanishing and re-appearing elephant of course! Oh, and how about Michael…
THE DOUG HENNING PROJECT 