Sit back and enjoy a journey into the world of radio magic in the 1930s and 40s, a time when magicians performed in vaudeville, illusion shows, and carnivals. A favorite subject for writers of the period, magicians appeared in these radio programs to solve crimes with their deceptive skills, and comedy shows loved to have their stars try their hands at magic, with predictably slapstick results. The dozen shows and clips on Radio Magic collect for the first time rare broadcasts from shows like Burns and Allen, Ellery Queen, and Fibber McGee and Molly to bring you a glimpse of the magician's place in popular culture and the fun of these old-time radio programs. Along with the radio shows, you'll discover famed illusionist Virgil's clever promotional spots, which he sent out to radio stations to advertise his illusion show when he was in town. Over a dozen programs and clips with more than four hours of programs The Radio Magic CD features convenient mp3 tracks that you can play on iTunes or your favorite audio program! "Interesting historical stuff that certainly sheds light on the magician's place in popular culture..."--Michael Claxton. (Note to the curious: The cover photo shows magician Howard Thurston with radio equipment. The long-lost Thurston radio show is not included on this compilation!)