Tag: Newspaper
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:…
NY Sunday News-1974 “Magic Show” Sunday Spread
The above page comes from a 1974 “New York Sunday News” newspaper spread. In it, Doug is interviewed, while giving kids a lesson in magic. It’s a fun piece, and a nice representation on how “The Magic Show” was promoting itself during its very first holiday season. As the article itself is fairly intricate, I’ll…
OTB Newspaper Ad-1974/75?
The above advertisement for OTB (Off Track Betting) is certainly one of the most obscure ads that I’ve seen Doug appear in. However, the story of how it ended up here is a unique one in itself. Author and psychologist, Richard Wiseman, recently sent me a group of newspaper clippings he found in an old…
The Times-News-2/9/1980 (Doug on Rainbows)
Today is the blog’s 900th post, and what better way to celebrate, than with a highly detailed article profiling Doug’s theory on rainbows?
1975 Indiana Newspaper Clipping: World of Magic ’75
Special Thanks to Jim Klodzen
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…
“Post Tribune: TV Backtalk”-December 15, 1975
Special Thanks to Jim Klodzen
Doug Henning: Heartthrob?
You can throw this into the bin of one of the more unique articles I’ve seen in my time researching Doug. You don’t often see female admirers proclaiming their love, and clamoring to know more about Doug. But, yes Gaye Bleich of Mill Valley, CA was definitely one of them. I’m not even sure what…
“Fallen Wand” Chicago Sun-Times Obit: February 9, 2000
I usually don’t focus on Doug’s passing very much, as it’s not the purpose of the website really. However, in going through things people have sent me this obituary recently popped up. It’s nothing really groundbreaking, or information we don’t know. But, I guess what strikes me about it is even in a time of…
New “Toronto Star” Doug Article: Up to His Old Tricks
Just a heads up for all our readers outside of Canada. This past Sunday the “Toronto Star” did a full page spread article on Doug. Titled “Up to his Old Tricks,” the article profiles Doug’s full life and career. The piece is definitely the most extensive non-magic based publication article on Doug in the last…
“World of Magic ’75:” NBC Rebroadcast Newspaper Ad
Special Thanks to Jim Klodzen
Sunday Post Tribune-December 21, 1975
The following comes from Northwest Indiana’s “Post- Tribune,” and has a lot to offer. Not least of which is the cover, which has Henning and Houdini sharing the same page together. It’s a great cover, and if you look towards the bottom they were still listing Orson Welles as the special guest mere days before…
Telescope 1972-Torn and Restored Newspaper in Full
Special Thanks to Stuart MacLeod at: stuartmac.com
Chicago Sun Times: TV Prevue (Dec 1975)
Special Thanks to Michael Johnson’s insightful book “Magician Doug Henning Collectibles Guide.”
Ann Arbor Observer-Fake Doug Henning Institute Ad
In my wayward internet travels, I came across the above article profiling a monthly newspaper contest from the “Ann Arbor Observer.” Readers were encouraged to locate a fake ad that was inserted within the paper, and the April 2020 did just that with this one: Apparently, it struck 146 readers odd enough to flag it…
Nabu Computer Network: Doug Article/Advertisement
Not many people know that Doug was the official spokesperson of Ottawa’s Nabu Network of home computers. The computers themselves, now largely forgotten, operated from 1982-1985 and are largely considered to be one of the precursors to today’s internet. While having functions of a normal PC of the time, the computer would download content off…
Raleigh “News and Observer”-January 27, 1991
I have nothing really to add to this post, other than this clipping represents another instance in Doug’s never ending quest to get “Veda Land” built. Over the years, Veda Land had many intended locations. The most notable being Canada and Orlando. None of them came to fruition. However, if you visit the TM based…
Newspaper Clippings Throwback Thursday!
I’m going to be away for the weekend starting tomorrow, and wanted to give everyone something to sink their proverbial teeth into while I’m gone. So, what better thing than a random mish mash of newspaper clippings? I love items such as these, because while they may seem random, they give you a keen perspective…
Charles Reynolds 1981 Newspaper Interview
The undated interview below came out around the time of Doug’s fabled 1981 performances at the Pantages. Much of Doug’s time at the Pantages has been written about here before, so I won’t go into it further. But, what I will go into a little bit is someone who hasn’t been discussed as nearly as…
Pantages Retrospective: Part 3
While at the Pantages Doug sat down with Danielle Roter of the “Los Angeles Herald Examiner.” This interview originally appeared on October 16, 1981, and includes a review of the show at the end. It also has the distinction of being one of the most serious and non-smiling expressions on Doug’s face that I’ve ever…
THE DOUG HENNING PROJECT 