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]]> http://sammycortino.com/archives/1496/feed 0 Synthesis – Official Trailer [HD] http://sammycortino.com/archives/1468 http://sammycortino.com/archives/1468#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:05:12 +0000 admin http://sammycortino.com/?p=1468
The latest addition to Sammy’s YouTube features cutting edge graphics and audio.

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]]> http://sammycortino.com/archives/1468/feed 0 Latest Media Appearances http://sammycortino.com/archives/1459 http://sammycortino.com/archives/1459#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:37:34 +0000 admin http://sammycortino.com/?p=1459 This week, we added more videos of the media coverage “Synthesis” got (including HQ reuploads)

Charlotte Today [HQ] (Charlotte)

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]]> http://sammycortino.com/archives/1459/feed 0 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 21 Year Old Illusionist Sammy Cortino Sets World Record; Is Guinness Bound http://sammycortino.com/archives/1437 http://sammycortino.com/archives/1437#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:32:01 +0000 admin http://sammycortino.com/?p=1437 Sammy Cortino at Hickory CIty Hall - 08-06-10

Sammy Cortino at Hickory CIty Hall - 08-06-10

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21 Year Old Illusionist Sammy Cortino Sets World Record; Is Guinness Bound

(HICKORY, North Carolina — August 10, 2010) Sammy Cortino may join the likes of Guinness World Record holder David Copperfield as he submits his successful world record attempt claim to Guinness World Records for verification. At Hickory City Hall on Friday, the Appalachian State Broadcast Major executed his challenge, “Synthesis”, an unprecedented fusion of Harry Houdini’s early sleight of hand work presented in the style of the mystifying stunts that later brought the illusionist international notoriety. In this challenge, Cortino set the world record for the fastest blindfolded and ambidextrous card manipulations. In 90 seconds, the illusionist manipulated (performed sleight of hand with) 304 cards, which is 6 decks of standard playing cards stacked at 4.5”. Ambidextrous card manipulations using Sammy’s technique is extremely rare and difficult. Following communication with a Guinness spokesperson, the Hickory Daily Record reported, ”The Guinness Book of World records doesn’t have a category for playing card manipulation, so no such record exists.”

Sammy trained over 60 hours for this 90-second attempt, which was emceed and judged by Hickory mayor Rudy Wright. “I wanted to make sure I performed this live in front of an audience in real time and that this wasn’t done strictly on tape.” Cortino said, aware of the importance of believability in magic. The attempt was streamed live on Cortino’s Facebook Page so people worldwide could be part of magic history.

What’s next for Cortino? “I’m launching off!” he exclaimed. In his last year in school, Sammy is actively sending tapes to national talk shows and networking with agents in an effort to share his vision of magic worldwide.

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]]> http://sammycortino.com/archives/1437/feed 0 Photos from “Synthesis” http://sammycortino.com/archives/1427 http://sammycortino.com/archives/1427#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:04:09 +0000 admin http://sammycortino.com/?p=1427 Courtesy of Pat Appleson Studios, we have beautiful pictures of Sammy with emcee Mayor Wright from Friday’s press conference for “Synthesis.” At this event, Sammy sets the world record for the fastest blindfolded ambidextrous card manipulations, where he manipulates over 300 cards in 90 seconds.

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]]> http://sammycortino.com/archives/1427/feed 0 Official Synthesis Video http://sammycortino.com/archives/1422 http://sammycortino.com/archives/1422#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:05:09 +0000 admin http://sammycortino.com/?p=1422
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]]> http://sammycortino.com/archives/1422/feed 0 Synthesis: a Success! http://sammycortino.com/archives/1414 http://sammycortino.com/archives/1414#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:40:46 +0000 admin http://sammycortino.com/?p=1414 SammyCortino

Synthesis was successful and Sammy did manipulate 304 cards in 90 seconds, blindfolded, and with both hands.

HD video edit coming at you this weekend and release next week. We apologize for the slight delay of it’s release, but assure that the video will be of optimum visual and audio quality.

We appreciate all who came out to see Sammy today! Feel free to connect with us on Facebook.

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]]> http://sammycortino.com/archives/1414/feed 0 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 21 Year Old Illusionist Sammy Cortino To Set World Record Houdini Fashion This Friday http://sammycortino.com/archives/1392 http://sammycortino.com/archives/1392#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:16:20 +0000 admin http://sammycortino.com/?p=1392 Download the WORD DOCUMENT.

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(HICKORY, North Carolina — August 3, 2010) In a lightning-fast attempt to set a world record at his public press conference to be held this Friday, August 6, 2:00PM at Hickory City Hall, Magic’s Royal Duke Sammy Cortino will execute his challenge, “Synthesis”, an unprecedented fusion of Harry Houdini’s early sleight of hand work presented in the style of the mystifying stunts that later brought the illusionist international notoriety. In this challenge, the Appalachian State Broadcast major will set the world record for magically producing (manipulating) the most playing cards in 90 seconds: 300, which is 6 decks of standard playing cards stacked at 4.5”. To increase the difficulty, the illusionist will be blindfolded and manipulate cards with both hands. In Cortino’s research, there is no record of any illusionist in history attempting such a feat this difficult. The record attempt will take place at the Julian G. Whitener Municipal Building (City Hall) in downtown Hickory, NC August 6 at 2:00PM, doors open at 1:30PM. Following this feat, he will be submitting the stunt to Guinness to be verified. At this event the illusionist, who is about to start his last year at ASU, may make a big announcement.

Sammy has trained over 60 hours for this 90-second attempt. Cortino says, “Houdini started performing sleight of hand as the ‘King of Cards’, before focusing on escapes. Taking Houdini’s card manipulations and presenting it as a challenge like his later work fuses the ends of his career into one presentation.”

Officiating the attempt will be Hickory Mayor Rudy Wright. The event will be streamed live on Cortino’s Facebook Page so fans worldwide can be part of this historic magic event. To see the record attempt’s stream channel, visit the Official Sammy Cortino Website: SammyCortino.com

“Synthesis”: Friday, August 6. 2:00PM. Doors open 1:30PM. Admission is free. Julian G. Whitener Municipal Building (City Hall) Lobby. 76 N. Center Street, Hickory, NC 28601.

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]]> http://sammycortino.com/archives/1392/feed 0 “Synthesis” Stunt Stream Information for 8/6/10 1:30PM EST http://sammycortino.com/archives/1384 http://sammycortino.com/archives/1384#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:42:09 +0000 admin http://sammycortino.com/?p=1384 SammyCortino_StuntPoster

This Friday, Sammy Cortino makes magic history as he sets the world record for manipulating the most playing cards blindfolded with both hands in 90 seconds: 300. He will submit the record to Guinness for verification. Following the event, the 21 year old illusionist may make a big announcement. The event will be streamed starting at 1:30PM EST out of Hickory, North Carolina. Stunt starts at 2:00PM EST this Friday on August 6. HD video edit uploaded to YouTube within 24 hours of stunt.

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You can make comments live on Sammy’s Facebook page as the stream is embedded on it.

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]]> http://sammycortino.com/archives/1384/feed 0 NBC Charlotte Tomorrow — Press Update http://sammycortino.com/archives/1382 http://sammycortino.com/archives/1382#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:03:47 +0000 admin http://sammycortino.com/?p=1382 Sammy

Tune in tomorrow morning at 11 to NBC Charlotte’s “Charlotte Today.” Sammy will perform pieces of his repertoire and discuss his upcoming stunt, “Synthesis.” Not in the Hickory/Charlotte metro area of North Carolina? No problem! The show is streamed live everyday.

Sammy is also featured in the today’s Hickory Daily Record.

What’s next? First Talk with Hal Row on 1290 WHKY at the 8AM hour this Friday.

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