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Daryl Hurst

Daryl Hurst

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(Ann Arbor, Michigan: 1954 - )

Daryl Hurst was active in magic from an early age and was well-established as a local Ann Arbor celebrity even before graduating from the University of Michigan in 1975. Following up on his collegiate Honors project exploring magic and the media, Hurst launched a decades-long career as an entertainer, teacher and retailer based in his hometown. Following later careers as a Certified Balloon Artist and in business administration, Hurst revisited his early magic days by authoring a memoir, a handbook for being a Hometown Magician, and in-depth guides to his classic routines and custom magic table.

"Daryl Hurst is the perfect prototype of the homegrown magician." - Greg Bordner, President, Abbott Magic Co.

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Hometown Magic Secrets by Daryl Hurst

"When Daryl told me that he planned on making his living doing shows in an area that would have him sleeping at home every night I thought he was crazy. You have to travel to make a living in magic. He wouldn't succeed, I thought! HE DID." - Hank Moorehouse

There is room in every town for the magic collector, the magic hobbyist, the magic club and the novelty shop. There is also room for clowns, jugglers, and sideshow acts. Yet it requires a dedicated and competent performer of magic shows, with a proper magic table at their side, to become a true Hometown Magician. Someone whose claim...

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Hometown Magic Table Plans by Daryl Hurst

The typical venues that a hometown magician encounters are diverse and a utility table is needed to accommodate all of them. The design of Daryl Hurst's Hometown Magic Table is both elegant and pragmatic, solving a myriad of challenging issues at once. This table became part of his performing style, brand and marketing. The top and base unit nest together for transport, easy re-setting of props, and fast set-up at a show site. Daryl's Hometown Magic Table Plans include 10 detailed architectural drawings, 16 photographs, hardware specs and cutting diagram, and "The Journey to My Magic Table"...

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Once Upon a Magic Show by Daryl Hurst

The real-life tale of a hometown magician.

Once Upon a Magic Show is the inspiring, funny, sometimes poignant story of how a self-styled "ordinary Joe" from Ann Arbor, Michigan, grew up to become an accomplished "Magic Man," who, for decades, brought joy and amazement to audiences of all ages.

From the moment his third-grade magic routine came to its hilarious conclusion, Daryl Hurst was certain his vocation was to be a magician, someone whose innate talent was destined to cement his hometown reputation. Indeed, Daryl's school years were marked by steady acquisition of the tools and experience...

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