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[[Image:Andrew_Mayne.jpg|thumb|Andrew Mayne]]
{{Infobox person
| name      = Andrew Mayne
| picture  = File:Andrew_Mayne_2013.jpg
| caption  =
| born      =
| known_for = Renowned magician, creator of [[Weird Things]], sci-fi author and host of [[Don't Trust Andrew Mayne]]  
| podcasts  = [[Weird Things]], [[Creative Podcast]], [[Mayniac]]}}
[[File:Mayne.jpg|thumb|Andrew and [[JRY]] on the hunt for the [[Night Creeper]]]]
[[File:Mayne.jpg|thumb|Andrew and [[JRY]] on the hunt for the [[Night Creeper]]]]
[[File:Andrew Mayne Debit Daddy.png|thumb|Andrew has a twin brother known as the Debit Daddy]]
[[File:Andrew Mayne Debit Daddy.png|thumb|Andrew has a twin brother known as the Debit Daddy]]
Andrew Mayne (born Andrew Harter) is a magician, illusion designer and filmmaker. He has written and produced over thirty books, DVDs and manuscripts on magic. He is the publisher and editor for [[Weird Things]]. He’s also a professional magician, television producer and critical thinking lecturer. As a magician he’s published over 40 books and DVDs on magic and worked creatively for Penn & Teller and David Blaine. He was lead investigator for the James Randi Million-Dollar Challenge and a contributor to Junior Skeptic. Currently he is executive producer of '''G4 Underground for the G4 Network''' and publishes [[iTricks.com]].
'''Andrew Mayne''' (born Andrew Harter) is a magician, illusion designer and filmmaker. He has written and produced over thirty books, DVDs and manuscripts on magic. He is the publisher and editor for [[Weird Things]]. He’s also a professional magician, television producer and critical thinking lecturer. As a magician he’s published over 40 books and DVDs on magic and worked creatively for Penn & Teller and David Blaine. He was lead investigator for the James Randi Million-Dollar Challenge and a contributor to Junior Skeptic. He worked as the executive producer on G4 Underground for the G4 Network. Most recently, he starred in his own TV show ''Don't Trust Andrew Mayne'' on A&E.
 
==Don't Trust Andrew Mayne==
In 2014, Andrew's TV show ''Don't Trust Andrew Mayne'' premiered on A&E. It is an unscripted show in which Andrew goes around town and uses his magic skills to screw with people. Each episode also includes Andrew helping a person get revenge on a loved one. The 13 episodes aired from January 13th to March 1st with two episodes a night on the first six weeks and the final episode on the seventh week.
 
==Podcasts==
* [[Weird Things]]
* [[Creatives Podcast]] with Justin Robert Young (working title)
* [[Mayniac]]
* <s>[[Andrew Mayne Stories]]</s> (suspended indefinitely)


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
* [[NSFW]]
* [[Weird Things]] episodes:
** [[Ask the Internet]], in the chat.
** Most (as host), except for episodes [[Reality Television Death Races Of Atlantis|#56]], [[Meat Blobs Keep Falling On My Head|#57]], [[Mars Curiosity Minisode|69]], [[Deadliest Flash Mob|#83]], [[Cheating Doesn't Count on Mars|#84]], [[Unlimited Snake Murder|#86]], [[Blow and Hoe|#93]], [[Sweet, Suffocating Wave of Death|#96]] and [[Pizza for Death?|#97]]
** [[Weird Things Dot Kamph]] as a guest host, competing against a pair of Hitler-possessed dice.
* [[NSFW]] episodes:
** Called in to report suspected commie spies in [[Play Them Off Keyboard Communist]]
** #14 - [[Ask the Internet]], in the chat
** [[Debit Daddy]], where he created the character, "Debit Daddy" (not to be confused with the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtzWVYS5XHc Credit MacDaddy])
** #19 - [[Weird Things Dot Kamph]] as a guest host, competing against a pair of Hitler-possessed dice
** [[Fish Stick Apocalypse]]
** #30 - Called in to report suspected commie spies in [[Play Them Off Keyboard Communist]]
** [[Steamed Mayne Special]]
** #39 - [[Debit Daddy]], where he created the character, "Debit Daddy" (not to be confused with the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtzWVYS5XHc Credit MacDaddy])
** [[Chestnut the Unicorn]]
** #78 - [[Fish Stick Apocalypse]]
* [[Weird Things]]
** #82 - [[Steamed Mayne Special]]
** Andrew is host of [[Weird Things]], and has thus been in every episode.
** #114 - [[Chestnut the Unicorn]]
* [[Scam School]]
** #202 - [[Silly Boy Nonsense]]
** [[Brian performs Live at Stubb's Bar-B-Q at SXSW!]]
** #212 - [[Bigger Please]]
** [[Stuff It, Brian!]]
* [[Scam School]] episodes:
** #163 - [[Brian performs Live at Stubb's Bar-B-Q at SXSW!]]
** #175 - [[Stuff It, Brian!]]
** #180 - [[Use an iPhone to Teleport an Object!]]
* [[Andrew Mayne Stories]] episodes:
** All (as host)
* [[Mayniac]] episodes:
** All (as host)


==Books==
==Books==
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After publishing several works on illusions, Mayne began releasing several "shock magic" effects to the magic fraternity. Some of Mayne's "shock magic" style effects include the production of a bowling ball from a paper bag, an impromptu pencil through face penetration and a psychic prediction using a cockroach.
After publishing several works on illusions, Mayne began releasing several "shock magic" effects to the magic fraternity. Some of Mayne's "shock magic" style effects include the production of a bowling ball from a paper bag, an impromptu pencil through face penetration and a psychic prediction using a cockroach.


In addition to his magic books, in 2011 he began to release his own $0.99 sci-fi novels. He has also released audiobook versions of his books recorded by [[Justin Robert Young]] which you can buy for just a couple dollars or you can wait to get the free, serialized versions in the form of iTunes podcasts.
In addition to his magic books, in 2011 he began to release his own $0.99 sci-fi novels. He has also released audiobook versions of his books recorded by [[Justin Robert Young]] which you can buy for just a couple dollars or you can wait to get the free, serialized versions in the form of iTunes podcasts.  ''Angel Killer'' is notable for its sustained high ranking in the UK.


:''Andrew's Sci-fi stories''
:''Andrew's Sci-fi stories''
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* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006O3T7WO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=weirthin02-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006O3T7WO The Chronological Man: The Martian Emperor]  
* [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006O3T7WO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=weirthin02-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006O3T7WO The Chronological Man: The Martian Emperor]  
* [http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Killer-ebook/dp/B007PKU5QM/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1333058066&sr=1-1&tag=weirthin02-20 Angel Killer]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Killer-ebook/dp/B007PKU5QM/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1333058066&sr=1-1&tag=weirthin02-20 Angel Killer]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Pharaohs-ebook/dp/B00851H51Iwww.amazon.com/Hollywood-Pharaohs-ebook/dp/B00851H51I Hollywood Pharaohs]


You can go to [http://andrewmayne.com/books/ AndrewMayne.com/Books] to find out more about his books.
You can go to [http://andrewmayne.com/books/ AndrewMayne.com/Books] to find out more about his books.


==Fun Facts==
==Fun Facts==
* As his co-worker and close friend, [[JRY]], was being attacked by a spider, instead of helping him, he [http://weirdthings.com/2010/07/attacked-in-the-forest-with-a-million-eyes/ took out his iPhone and recorded the event].
* As his <i>then</i> co-worker and close friend, [[JRY]], was being attacked by a spider, instead of helping him, he [http://weirdthings.com/2010/07/attacked-in-the-forest-with-a-million-eyes/ took out his iPhone and recorded the event].
* Andrew Mayne will ultimately be responsible for the apocalypse on November 30<sup>th</sup>, 2027.
* Andrew Mayne will ultimately be responsible for the apocalypse on November 30<sup>th</sup>, 2027.
* Mayne is also responsible for banishing Hitler's eternal soul to HELL, in episode 19 of the [[NSFW]] show, [[Weird Things Dot Kamph]].
* Mayne is also responsible for banishing Hitler's eternal soul to HELL, in episode 19 of the [[NSFW]] show, [[Weird Things Dot Kamph]].
* Was named after his father's pet raccoon.


==Links==
==Links==
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*[http://www.andrewmayne.com AndrewMayne.com]
*[http://www.andrewmayne.com AndrewMayne.com]
*[http://twitter.com/ANDREWMAYNE Twitter]
*[http://twitter.com/ANDREWMAYNE Twitter]
*[http://www.aetv.com/dont-trust-andrew-mayne Don't Trust Andrew Mayne]

Latest revision as of 18:24, 10 May 2014

Andrew Mayne
Andrew Mayne 2013.jpg
Known For Renowned magician, creator of Weird Things, sci-fi author and host of Don't Trust Andrew Mayne
Podcasts Weird Things, Creative Podcast, Mayniac


Andrew and JRY on the hunt for the Night Creeper
Andrew has a twin brother known as the Debit Daddy

Andrew Mayne (born Andrew Harter) is a magician, illusion designer and filmmaker. He has written and produced over thirty books, DVDs and manuscripts on magic. He is the publisher and editor for Weird Things. He’s also a professional magician, television producer and critical thinking lecturer. As a magician he’s published over 40 books and DVDs on magic and worked creatively for Penn & Teller and David Blaine. He was lead investigator for the James Randi Million-Dollar Challenge and a contributor to Junior Skeptic. He worked as the executive producer on G4 Underground for the G4 Network. Most recently, he starred in his own TV show Don't Trust Andrew Mayne on A&E.

Don't Trust Andrew Mayne

In 2014, Andrew's TV show Don't Trust Andrew Mayne premiered on A&E. It is an unscripted show in which Andrew goes around town and uses his magic skills to screw with people. Each episode also includes Andrew helping a person get revenge on a loved one. The 13 episodes aired from January 13th to March 1st with two episodes a night on the first six weeks and the final episode on the seventh week.

Podcasts

Appearances

Books

Mayne's first books Solo-X and Illusion FX featured novel stage illusions. Solo-X included Mayne's method for walking through a mirror which has since seen numerous variations by other performers on stage and television. Illusion FX featured Mayne's reworking of the Indian Sword Basket illusion using balloon swords. After publishing several works on illusions, Mayne began releasing several "shock magic" effects to the magic fraternity. Some of Mayne's "shock magic" style effects include the production of a bowling ball from a paper bag, an impromptu pencil through face penetration and a psychic prediction using a cockroach.

In addition to his magic books, in 2011 he began to release his own $0.99 sci-fi novels. He has also released audiobook versions of his books recorded by Justin Robert Young which you can buy for just a couple dollars or you can wait to get the free, serialized versions in the form of iTunes podcasts. Angel Killer is notable for its sustained high ranking in the UK.

Andrew's Sci-fi stories

You can go to AndrewMayne.com/Books to find out more about his books.

Fun Facts

  • As his then co-worker and close friend, JRY, was being attacked by a spider, instead of helping him, he took out his iPhone and recorded the event.
  • Andrew Mayne will ultimately be responsible for the apocalypse on November 30th, 2027.
  • Mayne is also responsible for banishing Hitler's eternal soul to HELL, in episode 19 of the NSFW show, Weird Things Dot Kamph.
  • Was named after his father's pet raccoon.

Links

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