A magician is someone who performs magic tricks and illusions to entertain an audience. The art of magic dates back centuries, with various cultures and civilizations practicing different forms of magical performances. There are different types of magicians, including stage magicians, close-up magicians, and street magicians. Stage magicians typically perform in theaters or on large stages and use props, elaborate sets, and grand illusions to captivate their audience. Close-up magicians, on the other hand, perform tricks using small objects such as cards, coins, and everyday items in close proximity to their audience. Street magicians perform their magic tricks in public spaces, often engaging with spectators and incorporating their surroundings into their performances.
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
No Colorado mascot has generated more crazy headlines than Rocky of the Denver Nuggets. (He once showed up at a GOP political fundraiser without team permission.) But arguably his strangest moment occurred during the 2013 home opener when his limp body was lowered from the rafters during pregame introductions. Many fans in attendance feared the worst as the mountain lion dangled motionless. Fortunately, he had just passed out while getting into the harness, and after regaining consciousness, he walked off the floor under his own power.
Denver Nuggets mascot, Rocky the Lion. Photo courtesy of Doug Pensinger/ Getty Images.
Dinosaur Rumble
During the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1994, Colorado Rockies mascot Dinger made an unannounced visit to the AM-850 KOA broadcast booth—during which he tripped and fell into announcer Jeff Kingery. Kingery responded by ripping off his headphones and pummeling the purple dinosaur. Even though Kingery was the aggressor, Dinger showed contrition first: The Barney lookalike delivered flowers to the broadcaster a few days later with a note that read, “Dear Jeff–Thanks for breaking my fall.”
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Missing The Mark
Over the years, mascots have found all sorts of creative ways to injure themselves. Few mishaps, however, have garnered more attention than the University of Colorado Boulder’s Chip the Buffalo accidentally shooting himself with a T-shirt gun in the Rocky Mountain oysters in 2018. Video of the incident, which also showed Chip giving a thumbs-up to a cheering crowd as he was carted off the field, logged millions of views on social media and garnered clicks for nearly every possible news outlet, from Sports Illustrated to Fox News.
Colorado Boulder’s mascot, Chip the Buffalo. Photo courtesy of Doug Pensinger/ Getty Images
A Hairy Situation
When the Colorado Avalanche first moved to Denver in 1995, a giant yeti named Howler served as the team’s mascot. The gray-haired monster was retired, though, after a Chicago Blackhawks fan claimed he injured her during a scuffle at a March 1999 game. The person wearing the suit was cited with disturbing the peace, and the Avs were so traumatized by the experience the franchise waited a decade before introducing a new mascot: the much more docile Bernie the St. Bernard.
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This article was originally published in 5280 November 2020.Shane Monaghan is the former digital editor of 5280.com and teaches journalism at Regis Jesuit High School.
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Street magicians perform their magic tricks in public spaces, often engaging with spectators and incorporating their surroundings into their performances. To create the illusion of magic, magicians use a combination of sleight of hand, misdirection, and scientific principles. Sleight of hand refers to the skillful manipulation of objects, such as cards or coins, in a way that is undetectable to the audience.
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Who is Colorado Avalanche Mascot Bernie the St. Bernard?
The Colorado Avalanche, known as the Avs, is an NHL team based in Denver, playing in the Western Conference's Central Division. Founded in 1972 as the Quebec Nordiques, they joined the NHL in 1979 and moved to Denver in 1995.
The Avalanche clinched the Stanley Cup in 1996, becoming the first Denver team to win a major league championship. They secured additional championships in 2001 and 2022, making them the only active NHL team to win every appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals.
The Avalanche have claimed 12 division titles and made the playoffs in their first 10 seasons after relocation, ending the streak in 2007. They play their home games at Ball Arena, sharing it with the NBA's Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League.
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Misdirection involves diverting the audience's attention away from what the magician is actually doing, leading them to believe something impossible has occurred. Magic tricks can range from simple card tricks to complex disappearing acts. Common tricks include making objects disappear or reappear, levitating objects or people, and mind reading. Magicians may also perform dangerous acts, such as escaping from handcuffs or being submerged underwater for an extended period of time. In addition to the technical skills required to perform magic tricks, magicians often possess showmanship skills to engage and entertain their audience. They use their stage presence, charisma, and storytelling abilities to create a memorable experience for spectators. Magicians have been popular entertainers throughout history, with notable performers such as Harry Houdini, David Copperfield, and Penn and Teller. They continue to captivate audiences with their awe-inspiring illusions and mystery. Whether it's in a grand stage production or an intimate close-up performance, the world of magic continues to fascinate and intrigue people of all ages..
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