Mumford the Magician is a renowned illusionist who has captivated audiences all over the world with his mesmerizing acts. With his impeccable showmanship and remarkable skills, Mumford has become an icon in the world of magic. Born into a family of performers, Mumford discovered his passion for magic at a young age. He spent countless hours practicing card tricks and mastering illusions, constantly pushing himself to perfect his craft. As his skills developed, he began performing at local events and quickly gained a reputation for his extraordinary talent. Mumford's performances are known for their creativity and originality.

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Ok, while researching what holiday I would celebrate on June 7th I came across something interesting. Apparently today is The Amazing Mumford’s birthday. At first I didn’t really know who that was so I didn’t pay much attention to it. However, as I kept looking I wasn’t finding anything awesome to celebrate, but The Amazing Mumford kept coming up. So I decided to celebrate that. It’s also Chocolate Ice Cream Day. But The Amazing Mumford sounds so much more interesting.

Who is The Amazing Mumford? This guy.

He is the magician from Sesame Street. Here is his bio, “The Amazing Mumford is a talented magician, but his magic tricks sometimes go awry. His characteristic magic words are “A la peanut butter sandwiches!” After saying this, there is a puff of smoke usually accompanied by either a “poof” noise or magical tinkling sounds, and then after clearing, it reveals how the trick has gone wrong.”

He seems cool enough. Also, I was sort of obsessed with Sesame Street as a child. It was a weird show, but I have a thing for Muppets. As if me having a thing for Muppets makes it okay that it was a weird show. My logic evaded me momentarily. But let’s talk about The Amazing Mumford. Where are his eyes? He has brows, but no eyes. No wonder he sucks at magic. Point number two, where did he get that gold chain? Not because I think it’s weird, but because I want one. Are his fingers dislocated? All of them. Are they? I can’t tell. I like that he has a Jimmy Buffet pencil thin mustache. That’s my favorite Jimmy Buffet song. And The Amazing Mumford’s stache totally qualifies.

As for Chocolate Ice Cream day, I celebrate with a substitute. It has chocolate in it, but it isn’t exactly chocolate ice cream. It’s chocolate chip cookie dough. Which is infinitely better. However, this was a weird batch. Very weird, but good weird. The cookie dough bits weren’t bits at all. They were chunks and there were lots of them. I was pleased. But it seemed like the texture of the entire ice cream was just off a little. I can’t explain why, but my guess is that it was frozen wrong? Is that a possibility? I don’t know. It was icier than usual. Anyway, I’ll be posting the rest of the June list tonight.

I’m also blogging from the road again. Dallas this weekend and Chicago next week. It’s always an adventure here.

A la peanut butter sandwiches!

PS: Maybe I need my own catch phrase. I’m open to suggestions, which really just means please give me your suggestions. Seriously.

Episode 347 – Polling 80’s Magician Mumford

(8:12) Time for a Poll! We review all of the polls we have put up the last couple of weeks, talk about the contributors and their comments, and offer the results.

- (10:04) Mumford and Sons (and somehow we bring up Jared Threatin in the same breath)

- (12:11) Is a Hotdog a Sandwich?

o (13:51) Mumford the Magician from Sesame Street is now the favorite Muppet and also the exact likeness of someone close to SeanGeek is … (16:32)

- (18:30) Which is your favorite coffee and who was fighting over it and how does this tie in to one my new favorite album listens?

- (29:32) Where do you park your butt, on the bed, the couch, and the dinner table? What about a favorite food prep knife? And just what is a “Portuguese knife”?

- (43:19) Fave X-film between Dark Phoenix and New Mutants

o Our fave Wolverine future casting

o (48:32) Our favorite James Bond and the hidden James Bond film

o Fight Club and Ferris Bueller

o (53:23) some interesting 80’s film talk: Cloak and Dagger, The Last Starfighter, TRON, Night of the Comet, the Wraith.

#geekspin #mumfordandsons #threatin #hotdog #sandwich #mumfordthemagician #coffee #butt #portugueseknife #xmen #jamesbond #80sfilms

Special shoutouts to Ronald George Moore (Manitoba Moneyshot Podcast) and Jim and Rob (Jim & Rob Overanalyze Everything), Tony from Restrayned, James Beaver, Sam Thompson, Dropbear Panda, Stew World Order, and Jennie Breedin (Devil’s Panties - https://thedevilspanties.com/ ).

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Grover and The Amazing Mumford!

HELLO BOYS & GIRLS.

Today's topic is brought to you by the letter "P" as in "PINEAPPLE" and the either the numbers "3" or "4" - you get to decide!

Wanna help me out. There's a nice cookie in it for you. (pretend cookie of course)

I am in need of someone with a good memory who can remember a Grover & The Amazing Mumford (the magician) sketch in the '70's. Now, it may have carried into the '80's for all I know but I don't really remember.

The sketch goes like this:

The Amazing Mumford and his charming assistant, Grover, work on making things disappear - specifically, PINEAPPLES disappear! Mumford uses his famous words, "Alla peanut-butter SANDWICHES. " and POOF! The pineapples disappear and reappear before Grover's eyes.

After making the pineapples disappear one more time, Mumford gives Grover the wand and decides to let him try the magic on his own. All he wants Grover to do is just say the magic words and bring the pineapples back but he has to CONCENTRATE.

Well, Grover takes the wand, takes a deep breath, concentrates and says the magic words.

"Alla peanut-butter SANDWICHES. " POOF!

Mumford has disappeared into the mist and the pineapples are still nowhere to be found. After a quick panic attack by Grover, he finally sighs, shrugs and says, "Oh well, he's happy. He's with the pineapples!"

__________________

Now my question to you boys and girls is exactly how many pineapples were there? Were there three or four of them?

You see, this is an old joke between my mother and myself. (Contrary to some people's popular belief I did NOT hatch from a POD - I actually DO have a Mother!)

- If we wanted to hear people NOT being funny, we'd watch the Muppet Show -

Anyway, we used to always tell each other to be "happy with the pineapples."

I *STILL* use this expression to this very day and not just to my Mom.

The point is, I'm giving my Mom a sentimental birthday gift. I want her to be forever happy . with the pineapples. She collects "Swarovski Crystal" and they happen to make pineapple crystal pieces so I need to know how many of them to get.

Then I will write her a story with an old picture of me when I was 4 (and thought this was the best joke in town) and she will open the pineapples. (Everybody say AWWWWW!) - (I'm nauseating I know!)

Can anyone remember this for me? ANYONE.

mikebennidict

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SesameMike

Well-Known Member

Not exact, but here's the basic flow of events.

AMAZING MUMFORD: May I have a volunteer from the audience. (picks Grover) Come up on the stage.
GROVER: I get to be on the stage. I get to be ON THE STAGE! (climbs on stage) Yes sir!
AM: Here I have some pineapples.
G: (looks around) Where?
(Puff of smoke. Each of these is accompanied an exaggerated "poof" sound, along with a musical "ta-daaaa" and audience applause.)
(Four real pineapples appear on the magician's table).
AM: Now if you would count the pineapples.
G: 1, 2, 3, 4. 4 pineapples.
AM: OK, now watch as I say the magic words, A-la peanut butter sandwiches.
(puff of smoke. When smoke clears there are only 3 pineapples left.

Grover is quite impressed with the performance. This process repeats 3 more times, making one pineapple vanish each time, until no fruit is left on the table.

At some point, probably after the last pineapple disappearance, Mumford comments "A little something I learned in the Orient." But after that:

G: Gee, you sure are great. I wonder if I could do it.
AM: No, no! (in a desperate, worrisome voice; was he defensively holding out his hands?)
G: It looks easy. All you have to do, is say "A-la peanut butter sandwiches"
(puff of smoke. This time Mumford has vanished.)
G: (who chokes on the smoke) Cough cough cough cough, Mumfy. Mumfy? Mumfy? Where did he go? Oh well. He must be WITH the pineapples. He's happy.

GonzoLeaper

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Grover turns into a rabbit

I do remember another sketch with The Amazing Mumford and Grover where Mumford was trying to bring a rabbit out of a hat and Grover was there as his assistant. I believe Mumford wound up having Grover turn into a rabbit and after saying his "Ala peanut butter sandwiches" line, there was a big poof and Grover had rabbit ears and started hopping around. I also seem to recall one time where Mumford made Grover disappear and then reappear later on. Hmm, Mumford and Grover. Kinda reminds me of another pair on The Muppet Show.
(don't you think?)

SesameMike

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I do remember another sketch with The Amazing Mumford and Grover where Mumford was trying to bring a rabbit out of a hat and Grover was there as his assistant.

What happened there was Mumford kept saying his magic words to make a rabbit appear, and each time nothing happens -- or was it? Actually, with each incantation, Grover suddenly acquired another characteristic of a rabbit; long ears, a cotton tail, buck teeth, whiskers. At the end when Mumford walked away in frustration, Grover said something like "Poor Mumfy, tch tch tch tch" with the latter noise sounding like a rabbit nibbling at a carrot. Grover then hopped away with a series of "boing" sounds.

Kimp the Shrimp

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Jacqueline Ebbs

Member

Sesame Mike you are a plethora of knowledge! Do you have these episodes on tape or something to review of do you have some kind of photographic memory. Do you work for them? I am truly amazed at your intimate knowledge of the show! Hats off to you!

Kimp the Shrimp! Love your name by the way! Very cool. (Was Kimp the Shrimp a Muppet Character? I don't remember him/her if there was such a character) Anyway, the name itself either stolen or invented is "Tres Freaky Fun!" I agree with you, very good times indeed!

Anyway, thank you to you all for helping me with with this dilemma. I sincerely appreciate your help. I have done up my Mother's present (complete with a picture of me when I was 5, a sappy letter and the MAGIC words!) and I will give it to her tomorrow. I know she will cry. In a GOOD way though.

No, she wasn't born Christmas Day but she and my Father are always away from January to May taking a hiatus from the snow and COLD of Canada. They go to Arizona. Lucky people. except for the bugs.

* I don't do bugs * (except Tweedle Bugs because they are cute.)

Like I said, I really appreciate the help on this topic. It means alot to me. You guys are the BEST.

Imaginary cookies to ALL who helped out! (Just keep them away from the Cookie Monster!)

Oh, before I forget:

SesameMike

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Jacqueline,
The only Sesame Street tapes I have are what I got off of Noggin. I remember these skits because I saw most of them 2 times when they originally aired, plus again on the weekend when some of the PBS stations recapped the week. Not to mention probably another time when the episodes re-ran in the summer.

I only watched the show this religiously for the first 7 seasons. I also find that I have a RainMan-like memory of TV shows from that era. But in any case, I am always happy to share the information here.

Ziffel

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The Amazing Mumford skits were quite entertaining. In addition to the aforementioned ones, I liked the one with The Cookie Monster where Mumford keeps making the cookies disappear and reappear. Every time they would disappear Cookie would fret, "Oh no! Please bring cookies back!" And when they would reappear Cookie would be relieved and happy. Either way, the audience would cheer and clap at Mumford's work. When Mumford was finished with his act, the cookies were in the disappeared stage. So Cookie Monster desperately tries to recall Mumford's magic words, ala peanut butter sandwiches. But he doesn't. He says something like, "Uh. pistachio sandwiches! Apple butter, jelly, uh. Oh well. Ahm num num num num num (he eats the magic wand!). Then the audience cheers him for that feat and Cookie Monster dances off the stage happy.
That was a hilarious guess by The Cookie Monster when he said pistachio sandwiches. Nut sandwiches?! SS had some pretty amusing food items. I'm thinking also of when Lefty recites the alphabet to his boss and is offered a lollipop for having done it successfully. Lefty says, "Oh boy, is it a rasberry or pineapple?" Pineapple lollipop? Maybe there is such a thing but I never heard of that flavor. And then of course there was Ernie imagining he was eating a peanut butter and banana sandwich. And also Ernie telling Lefty the Salesman that his favorite ice cream flavor is banana royale tuttsi fruitsi (And BERT is the one who has the reputation for finding odd things appealing? Ha Ha ).
Oh that just reminded me of a great line by Bert when he, Ernie and Sharla were discussing what they dream about. Bert says, "I dream about sticks."
And the way Sharla said, "Sticks??" was so cute.
Okay, enough tangents from the original Amazing Mumford subject!

Mumford's performances are known for their creativity and originality. He has a unique ability to take traditional magic tricks and put his own spin on them, creating an experience that is both awe-inspiring and entertaining. Whether it's making objects disappear or performing mind-boggling mentalism tricks, Mumford always leaves his audience gasping in amazement.

But it's not just Mumford's tricks that make him special - it's also his stage presence. He has a natural charisma that draws people in and makes them feel like a part of the magic. Whether he's performing in a small venue or on a big stage, Mumford is able to connect with his audience on a personal level, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone in the room. Throughout his illustrious career, Mumford has received numerous accolades and awards for his contributions to the world of magic. He has been recognized for his innovation, his dedication to his craft, and his ability to entertain audiences of all ages. But perhaps his greatest achievement is the impact he has had on aspiring magicians around the world. Many young magicians cite Mumford as their inspiration and credit him for sparking their interest in magic. Mumford the Magician continues to dazzle and inspire audiences with his incredible performances. His passion for magic is evident in every act, and his love for his craft is contagious. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, seeing Mumford perform is an experience you won't soon forget..

Reviews for "Mumford the Magician: A Master of Misdirection"

1. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with Mumford the magician's performance. The tricks were lackluster and predictable, and his stage presence was underwhelming. I was hoping for a mind-blowing experience, but instead, I felt like I was watching a mediocre magician at a children's birthday party. It just didn't live up to the hype for me.

2. John - 1/5 stars - Mumford the magician's show was a complete waste of time and money. The tricks were so obvious that even a child could see through them. I've seen better magic shows performed by amateurs on YouTube. The lack of originality and skill was evident throughout the entire performance. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this show.

3. Emma - 2.5/5 stars - I had high hopes for Mumford the magician, but unfortunately, his tricks fell flat. It seemed like he was more focused on his cheesy jokes and engaging with the audience than on perfecting his tricks. The show lacked finesse and left me feeling unsatisfied. I wouldn't go see Mumford perform again.

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