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Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 12th November 2007 @ 6:08 PM

Picking the right equipment is by far the hardest decision an aspiring DJ has to make. Budget plays the biggest role in the decision making process. Finding DJ equipment that is affordable, that will last a long time and that will provide you with the quality that you need is like searching for a needle in pat sharps mullet. But despair not: there is a growing market in used equipment that has all the benefits of new equipment but without the retailer mark up. Music The m... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Alex Olson @ Friday, 9th November 2007 @ 10:00 AM

Throughout history, magic tricks and illusions of grandeur have long been a form of entertainment. For many years the public has enjoyed watching magicians perform sleight-of-hand tricks, vanishing acts, mentalism, street magic, escapism, along with many other types of magic. Perhaps the first type of magic was used in Iran by Magi in the early eighteenth century. In fact, the word 'magic' comes from the word 'magi' of Iran. From there, though, magic tricks traveled al... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 6th November 2007 @ 3:56 PM

Can you imagine life without the all pervasive input of technology in everything we do? That coupled with the wired connectivity that has caused us to have umbilical linkage with each other has made the world a small place indeed. The website YouTube is one site that is dedicated solely to the use of personal videos that are viewed for recreational purposes only. This is a site where you can find a video on just about any topic that you want. What are the most popular videos on YouTube... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 5th November 2007 @ 2:23 PM

Success doesn't happen with the wave of a magic wand, so if you want to astound your friends with your magical powers, you will need to have the right magician supplies. Whether your specialty is cagey card tricks or elaborate illusions, you'll need specific items to complete your act. In this article, we'll detail a wide range of supplies and explain how they can help you become a master magician. Ask anyone what a magician wears and they're sure to include a collap... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 5th November 2007 @ 10:34 AM

There is something about magic that fascinates us. Long bearded wizards waving a staff as beams of light shoot forth. A fantastic floor show in which white tigers appear and disappear captures our attention as surely as the magician locked within a straight jacket that somehow escapes at the last moment. The mystery of the magician has surrounded us since the beginning of time from the midwives who cured a festering wound to the gypsies reading Tarot cards to divine our fortunes. Does ma... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 5th November 2007 @ 10:31 AM

Criss Angel and David Copperfield are two of the most famous magicians in entertainment. Their performances have renewed interest in magic tricks and they regularly draw huge crowds to their shows. If you want to be a master magician, there are simple magic tricks you can do at home. In this article, we'll show you a few techniques that will help you astound your audience. For the "Film Prediction" trick, ask several people to each name a movie and you write each of ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 1st November 2007 @ 3:57 PM

The problem is universal, DJ equipment is expensive. When buying DJ equipment squeezing the most out of your budget is essential. Sadly we cant all afford the top of the range Technics equipment and were usually caught in the horrible position of having to make cuts. Trying to pick whether to take a step down in cost of speakers or give up on that kick ass pair of headphones is a difficult choice. Sadly we cant have it all and somethings got to give. I suggest that that you consider buyin... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 30th October 2007 @ 2:06 PM

A fun magic card trick can be a great ice breaker. A simple sleight of hand is all it takes to leave everyone in awe. Whether you're using a standard or double-sided deck of cards, learning these illusions is so simple that anyone can do it. In this article, we'll induct you into the magic world of card tricks. 'Reds and Blacks' is a simple card trick for the novice magician. Get a standard deck of cards and separate the red and black cards. Lay them face down on a fl... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By MIKE SELVON @ Sunday, 28th October 2007 @ 10:08 PM

How can you explain the unexplainable? Some people believe that events, objects, people and physical phenomena can be influenced by magic. While this may seem illogical to most people, many subcultures still believe in a magical world. In this article, we'll explore the roots of mysticism and how it impacts our modern societies. The earliest signs of practical magic are found in the history of ancient Egypt. A 'magician' during that age was a class of priest or �... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By MIKE SELVON @ Sunday, 28th October 2007 @ 10:08 PM

Most people picture the magical realm as being almost cartoonish in nature, with wise sorcerers, wicked witches and impish elves. In reality, magic has a long and bloody history that resonates in today's world of science, technology and medicine. In this article, we'll uncover the roots of magic and reveal how mystical powers still plays a large role in modern society. Evidence of practical illusion was first found in ancient Egypt with a class of priest. The 'magi&... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Christine Sargaeant @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 8:59 PM

A ringtone is the noise made by a telephone to indicate an incoming call. The term, however, is most often used to refer to the customizable sounds available on wireless cell phones. A quick Google search will produce countless articles trying to understand the popularity of 'ringtones'. Experts have many theories about ringtones and identity construction. If your favorite TV show is 24, it is likely you will want the 24 ringtone. Obviously our cell phones needs a voice, but doe... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Apurva Shree @ Thursday, 18th October 2007 @ 9:33 PM

Before you decide on the type of cards you wish to send to the guests, you must finalize the list of guests who are to be invited to the function. Once you know the number of guests, you can work out your budget. Based on the budget available, you can take a decision as to whether go for readymade invitation cards that may cost more or to make them at home hand written or computer printed. If your budget is limited, you can even look for free baby shower invitation cards available at certain sto... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Apurva Shree @ Wednesday, 17th October 2007 @ 4:42 PM

Cards for baby shower have to be extra special and immaculate to ensure that the pregnancy celebration party you host is a success. For any sort of function or party, selecting or designing attractive cards and putting accurate and complete information are important. However, making or buying invitation cards for baby shower is your true chance to test your imagination and innovation. Read on for some tips on the subject. How To Get Cards For Baby shower Before you decide on the t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Ajeet Khurana @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 10:44 PM

We have had masks for many years now. Ancient theatre was greatly dependent on them. The now famous image of two masks, one joyful and the other sorrowful, are associated with the theatre of the ancient Greeks, back in the times of playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides. In those times, masks were used to differentiate the good from the evil, the hero from the villain. However, as time went on, masks fell into disuse. Later, playwrights such as Brecht and Cocteau tried to make use of theatrica... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 1:49 PM

There are quite a number of things, which will distort your decision of where you wish to move. For instance, you might mull over the crime rate before selecting a new place to live. If you consider ethnicity and culture as important, they you could go for a choice of moving to Nashville at Tennessee. Get to know the clear information about the city and also the various kinds of events it provides to its people. In particular, if you are a person who is greatly interested in country musi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Amy Nutt @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 1:29 AM

Making the decision to visit any one of Canada's beautiful provinces or territories is easy, especially if you decide to spend your time on the East Coast. Canada's East Coast is made up of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and precious Prince Edward Island which exudes island hospitality and charm. Your trip will be packed full of exciting activities when visiting any number of the East Coast festivals, cultural events, heritage sites as well as a ton of indoor and ou... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Randy Gilbert @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 10:32 AM

You may or may not have been born to superhuman intelligence or super detective skills but one of the first words you probably drove your parents crazy with was 'why?'. "Humans need mystery and challenges. They motivate us to show our true colors." So says John Shimmin, archeologist and author of The Manx Grail Chronicles: Mystery of the Templar Treasure. When asked why he writes mysteries, Shimmin said that he wants to engage the reader's imagination and critical t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Adrian Adams @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 7:05 PM

There must be over 1,000 websites where you can find funny videos. Many of these web sites will be glad to e-mail you their funny video of the day. Some of the videos are candid and are very embarrassing. Many of these videos are posted without the permission of the primary subject. Some people purposely film funny videos to get their 15 minutes of fame. Shows television's America's Funniest Home Video's (AFV) where the weekly winner receives $10,000. Celebrities and p... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Chris Chew @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 5:36 PM

You must have heard people saying "Sing from your diaphragm", but what exactly do they mean? How can your diaphragm sing? What they actually mean is to use your diaphragm to control your singing breath. Well, you must actually practice with good vocal exercises to perfect your singing breath. Singing from the diaphragm is a complex muscle/breath co-ordination that many singing teachers find it difficult to their students in words effectively. That is why there is so much confusion... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment | By Ajeet Khurana @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 2:16 PM

Donning strange costumes usually allows us to get into somebody else's skin. Well, Halloween is one occasion that lets us do exactly that. It allows us that one evening in the year when we may turn into whoever we want and walk the streets without wondering about what others will think. Of course, if our costumes our really eye-catching, there is great fun in watching others stare in envy and admiration. Of course, getting dressed for Halloween has little to do with getting clothes t... more...