Yearly Archives: 2023

Penguin Café Orchestra/Penguin Café

Posted on 6 August 2023 by pws

Do you remember The Sex Pistols, and Sid Vicious in particular? His version of My Way… orchestrated by Simon Jeffes. Jeffes was the founder of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra (PCO). This was a group of assorted people with flexible numbers … Continue reading →

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So, no book

Posted on 5 August 2023 by pws

So, what made me not write my book? Well, have you ever been to the Wellcome Collection? If not, and if you are in London, especially near Euston, make a visit. They have displays and events on science, the body, … Continue reading →

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My book

Posted on 4 August 2023 by pws

So, I had this idea about writing a book, or at least a slim volume, on magic. When people see a magic act, what do they expect to see? What do they actually see? Why do they clap? Is it … Continue reading →

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