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Try to Understand, He’s the Magic Man

September 8th, 2006 by Lola

Magic

After watching a contortionist try to fit himself in a 16-inch cube, a mustached nebbish free himself from wrist constraints in 1.47 seconds and a man eat a GE lightbulb, I was roped into an exit interview. I told the interviewer, one of seven magicians convened at Fantasma Magic, “I’ve never seen anything like this before!” Without missing a beat, he exclaimed, “Well, I’ve never seen anything like this before” while pulling out the top of my shirt and taking a gander at the girls. End of interview.

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Gin & Juiced Up

August 29th, 2006 by Lola

Gin Lane

A white picket fence and pristinely sculpted topiaries are the last thing I expect to see as I tromp down 14th Street. Nonetheless, they are the welcoming adornments that face visitors to month-old restaurant Gin Lane. Blending in with the topiaries was the Afro of a bow-tied door man (one of two permanent gatekeepers) who immediately gave me the once-over and asked if I had a reservation. Yes I do, thank you very much, and I hope you enjoyed the eyeful because I look hot tonight!

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