T.A.O.M. 2012 is rapidly approaching. The talent will be all together in one place for a once in a lifetime experience you will never forget or ever be repeated. If you have not yet made your reservation, then you can register online at www.TAOM2012.com or if you would rather mail in your check or credit card information, you can download, copy, complete and mail in a registration form from this website. Just click on the image below to see a full sized image of the T.A.O.M. 2012 Registration. Then just print and complete the form..

A way to learn the basics in sleight of hand magic from a professional magician. One hour classes per week on Saturday Mornings. Online classes run from January through May 2012. Supply list and tuition fees will be posted on Mr. Phil’s web page. www.mpmtvonline.com

If you have a Facebook account (and if not, then you’re missing out on potential business opportunities), then please visit http://www.facebook.com/HoustonMagic and hit “Like” to be added to the group. Here is your chance to let the world know what you are doing on the local Houston magic scene. Please post your links, videos, photos, announcements, upcoming show events, and more. Join the group today!

You can now follow what’s happening in the Houston Magic Community by joining Twitter and following @magichouston which is our new Twitter account name. Updates of who is doing what and where will posted as they are relevant to our community. Follow us and we will follow you and retweet as necessary. Go to www.twitter.com/magichouston to begin following us NOW!

816podcast is the lovechild of David and Alex Rangel – the irregular, irreverent podcast featuring magic, magicians and talk about all things magic. Be sure to set this as one of your regular “must hear” and “must download” to your MP3 player. Also, they give away HUNDRED$ OF DOLLAR$ in prizes through their Twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/816podcast. It is quickly becoming the #1 source for current news and product reviews pertaining to the Art of Magic. "We keep it short and sweet, to the point with an unedited & unbiased opinion" While the 816podcast team makes all efforts to maintain a PG13 rating, well lets just say "You might learn some new words"

The Magic Word is the new podcast hosted by Scott Wells filled with magic convention coverage that is not posted on the MagicNewswire.com. It also includes photos, chats and interviews with magicians about what’s going on in and around the magic world. Be sure to listen and subscribe to the RSS feed so you receive the latest as it is posted. You can download an iPhone app for this podcast at: http://app.cat/themagicword Scott also continues to contribute convention reports on the major magic events to the MagicNewswire podcast. Be sure to tune in and listen. You can listen online or by downloading any of these podcasts and carry it with you for your daily commute. If you have any news items, comments or suggestions, then please contact Scott at Scott@ScottWells.com with your newsbits.