November 10, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Asilomar, California.
Larry Thornton Collection
about this collection
In the Seventies, when Larry Thornton of Calgary, Canada was an active magic convention attendee, he started recording magicians on his 8mm camera whenever and wherever they would grant him permission. He set the scene where performers gave private performances for small audiences, or directly to the camera. Below are clips from that era, which include performances from 1976 to 1981.
We encourage you to browse around as your curiosity guides you. Simply click on Larry Thornton Collection to come back here. If you want to see a shorter sampling, here’s a Movie Magic playlist to jump start your blast to the past. Alternatively, check out another wonderfully curated list by Jamy Ian Swiss in his article Take Two #51: Movie Magic.
November 09, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Calgary, Alberta.
November 09, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in San Francisco, California
November 09, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Calgary Alberta
November 09, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in San Francisco, California.
November 09, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in San Francisco, California.
November 09, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in San Francisco, California.
November 09, 2017
This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Spokane, Washington.
The performance is introduced by Mike Caveney.
November 09, 2017
This performance of dove magic and stage illuions was recorded by Larry Thornton in Portland, Oregon.