Saturday, June 27, 2009


Name the Magician
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" Doctor I. Killum ", " Egypana ", " U - Sik - Um "
" No Refunds ". ( Click on photo to see more detail )
This 1947 Arizona photo was taken at the exact location as the present day " High Chaparral " TV Series Ranch House with Golden Gate Mountain in the background. At this same location near the Gunsight Ranch, this movie was filmed in 1940.
" Here you are. The sweetest little city this side of a rat hole. "
Short Video : http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/223572/Arizona-Movie-Clip-Opening-Tucson.html

When Michael Landon ( in the blue shirt ) was just West of the Gunsight Ranch in 1987 with Victor French, Don Collier and Richard Farnsworth : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z4O_3TEhYE

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The 25 Year Old Magic Photos, the answer to the above question,
and a List Of 74 Magicians are in the " Older Posts " at : http://gunsightmountainhorseranch.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2005-01-16T01%3A44%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=2
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Magicians Of The Month
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Most Recent Visitor ( Year 2015 )
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Illusionist and Author :
" The Amazing Tom Morello "
Nearing the top of the 4,700 foot Gunsight.

Tom Morello first climbed the  Gunsight  Mountain
February 1990.

Look for his new book " MESA "
By : Cathy Star Eagle and Tom Morello

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Illusionist Tom Morello waiting for the helicopter.
Click on photo to view large.


Another view of the Gunsight.

Previous Magicians Of The Month
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Kevin James : ( One Minute Video ) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH1VrVOpSjE&feature=related
The Previous Magician of the Year :
400 foot high, " LUXOR ILLUSION " by Criss Angel
Show Web Site : http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/believe/home.aspx

The Telescopes
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On the 7,000 foot hill above the Ranch.
Everyday a new video.
Watch the Summer Thunder Storms.
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The North Camera :
http://www.noao.edu/kpno/kpcam/camera/yesterday.mpg
The South Camera : http://www.noao.edu/kpno/kpcam/camera2/yesterday.mpg
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If you climb to the top of the hill, this is what you will find.
There's Magic in the air. There's Magic in the air.
Watch in 720p and Full Screen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZUUIu8fZoo

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The News :
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(c) 2011 World Unity Prod.

The Steampunk Convention and Festival
Old Tucson Movie Location Arizona
March 2011


(c) 2011 World Unity Prod.


(c) 2011 World Unity Prod.

University of Arizona at Tucson Grad. and
Horse Trainer :
Todd Pletcher wins the Kentucky Derby.
May 1, 2010.
Horse : Super Saver
Jockey : Calvin Borel

University of Arizona at Tucson Grad. and
Horse Trainer :
Bob Baffert wins the Preakness.
May 15, 2010.
Horse : Lookin At Lucky
Jockey : Martin Garcia

Horses : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVWYMl2yg1E
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To the memory of the Minus One Coffee House
at 1021 East 6th Street at Park Avenue, Tucson Arizona.

Years 1964 to 1968.
And the Arizona Bo Street Runners 1966.

Tony Scheuren ( guitar ), Alan Fudge ( actor ),
Kenny, Bob, Linda, Shep,
Mike K. ( Arizona's first light show 1965 ),
James P.

Turn it up High Volume.
Short Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY_7M8VfEfA&NR=1

Wednesday, February 18, 2009



John Alexander taking a break. During the filming of
" Tombstone ". 1993 .
With Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer and Charlton Heston.
Stuntwoman Lynn Lesemann appeared in the film.
Just down the road from the Gunsight Ranch.
Watch the short Video Trailer : http://www.imdb.com/rg/VIDEO_PLAY/LINK//video/screenplay/vi2263482649/



Lynn Lesemann and Fred The Cat
During filming.
Tucson.



Lynn Lesemann
Film " Mountain Men ".
Arizona.


Previous Magicians of the Month :
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Cyril Takayama performing One Cigarette. ( Two Minute Video ) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_nGL9thTHU
Slydini : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i30qx9eI1r0
David Ren Jenkins performing Warp One by Paul Harris. ( One Minute Video ) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxduxhr-2XE
Emo performing the Invisible Palm by Paul Harris. ( Two Minute Video ) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj4R1kCnN44&feature=related
A Few Magic Photos From The 1970's And 1980's : http://gunsightmountainhorseranch.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2005-01-16T01%3A44%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=7


( GMHRAZ ) A Gunsight Mountain Horse Ranch Arizona (c) Photo

The Monthly Board Meeting
All Guns are to remain on the table during the meeting.
Photo by : John E. Alexander ( S.A.M. # 136 )
Click on the photo to see more detail and the bookkeeper.

Making Western Movies is just plain fun. They made a few good movies near the Ranch.
At 26 seconds the horses are running just East of the Gunsight Ranch : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCgHLXsxCeY&feature=related
This movie was filmed down the road from the Gunsight Ranch in 1986 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HdlYVKBUVE
The best magical costume and music of 1980 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sXLkKflnis



Illusionist Tom Morello waiting for the helicopter.

In the last 100 years, only 27 climbers and 3 horses have made it to the top of the Gunsight Summit, ( 2 ) times higher than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.



Down the road from the Gunsight Ranch. ( GMHRAZ ) in 1967. The " High Chaparral " Ranch House Set.



See the Horses and real Arizona Dust. ( Two Minute Video ) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJsQy9s_wso&feature=related




( GMHRAZ )
The " High Chaparral " TV Series Ranch House Set. Photo taken in 1971. Now the # 1 Western in England. This is the same gate the 16 horses ran through in the above ( Two Minute Video ) clip in 1967. Notice the same cactus to the left.



( GMHRAZ ) A View of the Alexander Magic Springs Valley Arizona
John Alexander is in the photo.
Click on the photo to see the Horse Trails and the 1895 ranch house.

 " IF YOU CAN FIND A FENCE, YOU ARE NOT IN HORSE COUNTRY "








( GMHRAZ ) A Gunsight Mountain Horse Ranch Arizona (c) Photo

The Famous Arizona " Six Legged Horse " ?



( GMHRAZ ) A Gunsight Mountain Horse Ranch Arizona (c) Photo ( Feb 2012 )

Waiting in line for a drink at the El Dorado Tank.

Zenyatta wins the Breeders' Cup. From Last Place to First Place. This horse has never lost a race. This shows you never give up : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud_XPH6Eix4



( GMHRAZ ) A Gunsight Mountain Horse Ranch Arizona (c) Photo
The Magic Springs Tank. Click on photo to view the clouds.

Watch This short Message from Madeleine Pickens : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbURi_yzSnM

Slydini : Classic Magic Slydini Magic Make sure you watch it 3 times. ( All 6 Minutes ) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i30qx9eI1r0



( GMHRAZ ) A Gunsight Mountain Horse Ranch Arizona (c) Photo ( Feb 2012 )

The Horse Trainer having a talk with a range horse.

The Cowgirls down the road : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEnxeSDhBpk

Song Of The Month : Clean out your Garage, plug in the Amplifiers, tell the Neighbors it may get a little noisy and they should not call the police. Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1XMtSHBLwQ

Barry White : Hollywood and Vine 1974 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-McQLoBX_IA&NR=1

He is installing a huge Wind Farm on the
Island :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nagDhwBWPEM&feature=related



( GMHRAZ ) A Gunsight Mountain Horse Ranch Arizona (c) Photo

The Head Wrangler and his favorite horse.



( GMHRAZ ) A Gunsight Mountain Horse Ranch Arizona (c) Photo

Three Visitors.


( GMHRAZ )
The W S Ranch Herefords.

Click on photo to see the corn.




( GMHRAZ ) A Gunsight Mountain Horse Ranch Arizona (c) Photo

Crossing The Creek

.......................... CLOSE THE GATE ! .............