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Go Ask Marilyn: Inside Magic Responds to Readers

 

Wrong Site, Wrong Marilyn

It is the policy of Inside Magic to publish corrections to articles appearing on Inside Magic within six to seven weeks following notification of the error; and to publish letters to the editor at around the same pace.

Correction for August 12, 2002 Inside Magic (North America Edition):

Billy McComb has not been named the actor for the upcoming summer blockbuster, Spider Man. The starring role will be played by Tobey McGuire. While the two names sound alike — especially when heard over a walkie-talkie — they are two different people with different skill sets.

The leading lady of Spider Man will also not be 1960’s Ed Sullivan Show icon Topo Gigio, but Kirsten Dunst. Mr. McComb denies recent press speculation of a romantic relationship with the diminutive mouse puppet.

To the Editor:

I am amazed you consider yourself a fan of magic. Your site is nothing but a bunch of stories about magicians and what tricks they are doing and where they are doing tricks we’re supposed to pay good money to see but likely will find a waste.

If that is what magic is to you, than I hate to think what you think non-magic is.

E.A. – Michigan

Editor Responds:

One of the things we pride ourselves on at Inside Magic is our ability to write run-on sentences longer than anyone we may encounter on the internet including people who write in to complain about our definition of magic.

We concede, however. Your abilities to avoid punctuation easily trump our efforts.

Correction for May 17th, 2005 (World-Wide Edition):

Magician Guy “Bug” Tussle was not injured in an otherwise tragic accident involving thrashing blades and darts.

He normally looks like that but without so much sweat.

To the Editor:

Why do you say “we” all the time? Talking in the third person is arrogant and irritating. Unless you have tapeworms, you should refer to yourself in the first person singular.

M.B. -Texas

Editor Responds:

We apologize for the pronoun usage. It has not been long since we were separated from our conjoined triplets and old habits are hard to break.

On that note, we thank the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine for performing the delicate 26 hour surgery necessary to separate us and ruin our occupation in sideshows.

While we are appreciative of the medical expertise, we do not appreciate having to pay three co-payments.

To the Editor:

What is your favorite magic trick and why?

Editor Responds:

We love the Silk Egg Bag put out by …

 

Wrong Site, Wrong Marilyn

It is the policy of Inside Magic to publish corrections to articles appearing on Inside Magic within six to seven weeks following notification of the error; and to publish letters to the editor at around the same pace.

Correction for August 12, 2002 Inside Magic (North America Edition):

Billy McComb has not been named the actor for the upcoming summer blockbuster, Spider Man. The starring role will be played by Tobey McGuire. While the two names sound alike — especially when heard over a walkie-talkie — they are two different people with different skill sets.

The leading lady of Spider Man will also not be 1960’s Ed Sullivan Show icon Topo Gigio, but Kirsten Dunst. Mr. McComb denies recent press speculation of a romantic relationship with the diminutive mouse puppet.

To the Editor:

I am amazed you consider yourself a fan of magic. Your site is nothing but a bunch of stories about magicians and what tricks they are doing and where they are doing tricks we’re supposed to pay good money to see but likely will find a waste.

If that is what magic is to you, than I hate to think what you think non-magic is.

E.A. – Michigan

Editor Responds:

One of the things we pride ourselves on at Inside Magic is our ability to write run-on sentences longer than anyone we may encounter on the internet including people who write in to complain about our definition of magic.

We concede, however. Your abilities to avoid punctuation easily trump our efforts.

Correction for May 17th, 2005 (World-Wide Edition):

Magician Guy “Bug” Tussle was not injured in an otherwise tragic accident involving thrashing blades and darts.

He normally looks like that but without so much sweat.

To the Editor:

Why do you say “we” all the time? Talking in the third person is arrogant and irritating. Unless you have tapeworms, you should refer to yourself in the first person singular.

M.B. -Texas

Editor Responds:

We apologize for the pronoun usage. It has not been long since we were separated from our conjoined triplets and old habits are hard to break.

On that note, we thank the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine for performing the delicate 26 hour surgery necessary to separate us and ruin our occupation in sideshows.

While we are appreciative of the medical expertise, we do not appreciate having to pay three co-payments.

To the Editor:

What is your favorite magic trick and why?

Editor Responds:

We love the Silk Egg Bag put out by Lynetta Welch and not only because she is a high-paying advertising client. We paid full-price for ours. The craftsmanship is outstanding.

We love performing Instant Art put out originally by Supreme Magic and now making a reprise. Our favorite trick to watch is anything Lance Burton performs.

Correction for June 10th, 2005 (This Edition):

In our response to the question “what is your favorite magic trick and why,” we inadvertently gave the wrong impression with one of our answers. We wrote, “Our favorite trick to watch is anything Lance Burton performs.”

We should have written, “Our favorite trick to watch is any magic trick Lance Burton performs.” We do not care to watch him perform mundane or non-magic tasks. Although, we are sure he does so with style.

To the Editor:

What fears bird’s wings, seeks the dove, writes with a feather pen, and sleeps in a down comforter?

M.M. -California

Editor Responds:

We think you have us confused with Parade Magazine’s Marilyn vos Savant – the Smartest Woman in the World. Here is her url. If we had to guess at your answer we would say, fungus. You’re likely better off with Marilyn. Say “howdy” for us and ask about the pronoun thingy too.

If you have a correction or opinion or thought about Inside Magic, send it along to: editor@insidemagic.com

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