The folks at Online Visions had some very nice things to say about Focal Point: Online Visions

“I’m really high on this one. “Focal Point” is powerful stuff and, done well, it’s a solid keeper of the kind that makes reputations.”

Doug Henning’s The Magic Show review from Andrew Mayne on Vimeo.

My friends laughed at me when I told them my neighborhood had a dinosaur infestation. Now who’s laughing? See the proof for yourself. Not only do I provide proof of a dino, I reveal for the first time its mysterious ability to teleport!!!

My own private Cloverfield from Andrew Mayne on Vimeo.

Here’s an explanation of the gag site I created for the iPhone. iPhoneTrick.com

iPhone Trick from Andrew Mayne on Vimeo.

Reviewing MAKE magazine’s magic issue from Andrew Mayne on Vimeo.

Kylie over at the PodBlack Blog has posted an interview with yours truly about science, skepticism and education. My favorite sub headline ever: “Andrew Mayne is a Marvel”. A Marvel comics character or a member of the Captain Marvel family is for you to decide…


Educationally Magical- PodBlack Blog

50 things you can do to encourage critical thinking

I wrote this for Skeptic magazine five years ago. Since then it’s been given as a hand out at conferences and used as a starting point for thinking about ways to promote skepticism (looking at the world from a scientific point of view).

I’ve also included a handy PDF version here: Think Skeptically, Act Locally.pdf

Having a skeptical mind is great. But if your idea of encouraging skeptical thinking is to argue with anybody you can find, you might not be using your critical reasoning abilities to their fullest potential. There are a lot of opportunities out there to help other people develop an understanding of science and an awareness of skepticism. Step outside your local skeptics group and explore some of the ways you can have a positive impact on your community.

The following are just a few ideas on how we can promote critical thinking. My thanks to the many people who’ve offered their input and examples of what they’ve done. This list could be much larger, but there’s enough here for anyone to find a way they can take action.

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Jeff Rutenberg, my co-host on the Magic Radio Show, was at the dentist yesterday. I decided to pop in in the middle of the visit…


Let’s just say the procedure wouldn’t meet everyone’s definition of success. Pick, pick.

It’s almost like being a real mind reading mutant. I swear.

S O C I A L   D I S T O R T I O N

Andrew Mayne presents a stunning mentalism effect that looks truly paranormal.

A totally random volunteer is selected and before your audience’s eyes, you reveal a thought of word, a name and a two-digit number. No stooges. No pre-show work. They write nothing down.

Social Distortion has already taken the magic world by storm, fooling magicians and entertaining audiences in Las Vegas up close and on stage. Everything you need fits in your wallet, but the impact is so big you could close your show with it.

Along with everything you need, you also get a CD with a one-hour in-depth discussion with magician Christopher who has been using Social Distortion in his own show in Las Vegas. You’ll get advanced performance tips and suggestions including turning Social Distortion into an entire 15 minute act.

Includes complete instructions, full performance script, gimmicks and special bonus CD.

By now for $30 (free US and international shipping)

Shane over at Online-Visions had some nice things to say about CastleMaynia.