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David Blaine Street Magic — David Blaine brings his famous street magic to YouTube. Watch as the famous magician blows the minds of two Los Angeles idiots. WARNING: This magic is amazing.
David Blaine Street Magic Part 2 — Illusionist David Blaine torments the same two dudes in L.A. for the second time in six months.
David Blaine Street Magic Part 3 — The OFFICIAL third installment in the "David Blaine Street Magic" series. Blaine sets his sights on the same two guys from the last two videos. And unfortunately for them, the third time's the charm.
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Stories About Local Bands and Artists
A dose of comedy’s big buzz
Ten years ago, Bill Del Gallo set his VCR to record the stand-up comedy
showcase, “Comedy Central Presents.” He watched the tape over and over,
mimicking the jokes of Lewis Black, well aware that “the biggest faux
pas is to steal stuff from another comedian,” he says. 
Shapiro comes back to the ’Burg
Carl Shapiro smells like money.
Red River Rollercoaster is on a roll
Most musicians probably dream of winning awards, selling millions of records and playing sold-out arenas. Chris Howdyshell dreams of small audiences, steady gigs and the ultimate perk — bottled water.
Coming home
Jarrod Smith grew up playing guitar for friends at parties in Bergton, 30 miles northwest of Harrisonburg. Bergton is a small town with a population a little more than 500, and its big event is the annual fair in August.
Advantage: Napp
John Naparlo is silent now, drowned out by the country tunes of Johnny Napp. Naparlo loves basketball and Napp, music. It’s too bad Naparlo and Napp are one in the same. 
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| On Stage: SHENANARTS will hold auditions for “The Outsiders” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the ShenanArts nTelos Theatre, 300 Churchville Ave., Staunton. Materials for readings will be supplied. Show dates are Oct. 22-24 and 29-31 with the possibility of two shows a day on either Oct. 22 or 29. For additional information, e-mail mecstage4@gmail.com.  |
| Big Screen: REGAL HARRISONBURG 14 is located at 381 University Blvd., Harrisonburg. 434-7733.  |
| Sounds: THE BLACKWOOD BROTHERS QUARTET, featuring Jimmy Blackwood, will perform at 7 p.m. on Sept. 3 at the Weyers Cave Community Center. A donation will be accepted. (540) 280-2070.  |
| Late Night: ARTFUL DODGER COFFEEHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE is featuring an exhibit of oil paintings by John Bell during August. Also featured is a live musical showcase at 7 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays; karaoke night at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; Team Trivia at 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, $75 first prize; Salsa Night with free dance lessons at 9 p.m. on Thursdays, $5 cover; DJ Dance Party with DJ Fé and guest DJs on Fridays and Saturdays. Special weekly events listed online. 47 Court Square, Harrisonburg. 432-1179 or www.artfuldodger.org.  |
| Eye Candy: 150 FRANKLIN STREET GALLERY is open from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays and other times by appointment. 150 Franklin St., Harrisonburg. 434-3824 or www.150franklinstreetgallery.com.  |
| All The Rest: 2nd ANNUAL ELKTON IN BATTLE will be held on Aug. 28 and 29 at the Elkton Area Community Center, Blue and Gold Drive. Event is a recreation of Stonewall Jackson’s 7,000 troop encampment of May 1862. Activities on Aug. 28 include: a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m.; camps open to public at 9 a.m.; tours of Jackson Headquarters on Rockingham Street from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; a calvary demonstration at 11 a.m., followed by an artillery demonstration at noon and tactical battle reenactment at 2 p.m.; a pig roast will be held at 4 p.m., followed by Glick and Phillips at 7 p.m.; additional entertainment from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Entertainment on Aug. 29 includes: public camp openings at 9 a.m., followed by a calvary demonstration at 11 a.m. and an artillery demonstration at noon; tours of Jackson Headquarters on Rockingham Street from noon-2 p.m. A tactical battle re-enactment will be held at 1 p.m. Schedule subject to change. Admission fee is $2. Lawn chairs suggested. 298-8730 or visit www.stonewallevent.webs.com.  |
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