Waldorf-Astoria

New promo video

Posted August 1st, 2010 at 5:38 PM by Steve Cohen in Magic, Magic Show NY, Waldorf-Astoria

My friend Peter Greenberg, the travel expert for CBS television, created and narrated this Chamber Magic promo video. My 10 year old son said, “It looks like a movie preview!” Have a look, and please leave comments…

Cole Porter’s piano

Posted June 13th, 2010 at 8:08 PM by Steve Cohen in Waldorf-Astoria

Cole Porter, the beloved American songwriter, lived in several suites in The Waldorf Towers from 1934 to 1964, eventually settling on room 33A. This spacious and grand suite later became the home of Frank Sinatra. If you’ve ever visited my show in New York City, you’ve had a peek inside the Towers. The Waldorf Towers are the super-luxury, high-security, residential “hotel within a hotel” in the Waldorf-Astoria.

Cole Porter’s piano – a small mahogany Steinway with Louis XVI courtly figures – is on display in the Park Avenue cocktail terrace of The Waldorf-Astoria. If you’re a Cole Porter fan, it’s definitely [...]

YouTube Search Story

Posted May 6th, 2010 at 7:45 AM by Steve Cohen in Magic Show NY, Waldorf-Astoria

Here is a video I made that provides a visual story for Google searching information about Chamber Magic. Learn how you can make your own video, too, for free.

NBC television appearance LX-TV

Posted January 28th, 2010 at 10:42 AM by Steve Cohen in Luxury, Magic Show NY, Television, Waldorf-Astoria

NBC television featured a segment this week titled “Meet the Millionaires’ Magician” on their luxury program, LX New York. Have a look.

Joshua Jay review of Chamber Magic

Posted December 6th, 2009 at 8:07 PM by Steve Cohen in Magic, Magic Show NY, Waldorf-Astoria

Well-known magician, author, and all-around bright guy Joshua Jay wrote a lovely review of Chamber Magic on his blog today.

Bloomberg TV interview

Posted December 3rd, 2009 at 9:47 PM by Steve Cohen in Magic, Magic Show NY, Television, Waldorf-Astoria

Here is a television interview I did with Mike Schneider on his Night Talk program, on Bloomberg Television.

Joan Hamburg radio broadcast – New York Uncovered

Posted December 2nd, 2009 at 8:00 PM by Steve Cohen in Magic, Magic Show NY, Waldorf-Astoria

Back in August 2007, the popular radio host Joan Hamburg did an extensive broadcast about Chamber Magic at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. She and her daughter Liz spoke about the show for about 8 or 9 minutes. I recently figured out how to record and edit an MP3 file, and am delighted to offer this broadcast [...]

Max Malini’s calling card!

Posted November 24th, 2009 at 1:24 AM by Steve Cohen in Curiosities, Interesting People, Magic, Magic Show NY, Waldorf-Astoria

A recent guest at my Waldorf show introduced himself as a relative of the great old-time magician, Max Malini. According to the gentleman, his great aunt’s second husband was Malini. A few weeks later, he sent me a piece of memorabilia from their family scrapbook – Malini’s calling card.

This image was drawn by the world-famous tenor, Enrico Caruso.

Chamber Magic Tour survey- which cities should I visit?

Posted November 19th, 2009 at 12:26 AM by Steve Cohen in Magic, Magic Show NY, Marketing, Waldorf-Astoria

I am in the early stages of organizing a tour of my show Chamber Magic. In 2010, I plan to tour the show to several cities around the world, in addition to my regular schedule at the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC. What other cities/countries would you like to see me in? Please click HERE to take [...]

Did you know? Magicians at the Waldorf, 1902~present

Posted October 27th, 2009 at 7:33 PM by Steve Cohen in Magic, Magic Show NY, Waldorf-Astoria

The Waldorf-Astoria hotel has, over the past 100 years, had many magic acts play within its hallowed walls. Thanks to the Conjuring Arts Research Center, I have located many references to the famous magicians who have entertained in the Waldorf. The hotel used to be located at 34th and Fifth Avenue (the current site of [...]

Some day my prince will come…

Posted October 27th, 2009 at 12:02 AM by Steve Cohen in Amusing, Interesting People, Magic, Magic Show NY, Uncategorized, Waldorf-Astoria

A major highlight in my performing career took place on April 26, 2009. The Waldorf-Astoria’s Director of Diplomatic Affairs invited me to entertain Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, of Saudi Arabia. The Crown Prince and his royal court were staying in the Waldorf Towers during an extended visit to New York. After [...]

My Bio

Posted October 19th, 2009 at 1:34 PM by Steve Cohen in Magic Show NY, Marketing, Waldorf-Astoria

For those who care to read, here is my bio. It’s what my manager sends out to media folks and potential clients. STEVE COHEN BIO Steve Cohen, The Millionaires’ Magician has perhaps the world’s most exclusive clientele – royalty, the ultra-rich and Hollywood superstars – who regularly invite him to perform at their private events. [...]

Opening the doors to my parlor – welcome

Posted October 11th, 2009 at 7:52 PM by Steve Cohen in Magic, Magic Show NY, Waldorf-Astoria

Over the past ten years, I’ve met nearly a quarter of a million people (!) in my little show at the Waldorf-Astoria. Now you and I can finally talk to each other – I’m opening the doors to my magical parlor to you. Please follow my new blog – this is the first post. I’ll [...]