The fascinating story of the 1878 John Rogers "The Traveling Magician" is told by Bill Spencer, and it includes details on where most of the valuable statues of the 19th-century wandering wizard have found a home. "Rob Allen & Carol: Got Milk" explains how mixing magic with a "drink-your-milk message" has kept the couple busy with shows for one satisfied sponsor for over 25 years. There's extensive coverage of the evening that 23 of the nation's top close-up magicians converged on Washington, D.C. for a "Stars of Magic at the Inauguration" celebration. Read reviews of Ayala's "The Time is Now" at Harrah's in Laughlin, Nevada, as well Dan Cole's report on the Lance Burton's Young Magicians Showcase, produced for the Fox Family Channel. "Inside Out" features a complete column of close-up material contributed by Joshua Jay, and David Kaye's "Turn it Around" features Mike Bent's family-audience routine with the Snake Can. The 2001 Spring Convention Guide lists all the magic events for the year.
