Civil War Related Sites

• The Authentic Campaigner - A tremendous forum on the web for anyone interested in Civil War reenacting.

• The Civil War Reenactors Home Page - A site for reenactors; Robert Szabo is the webmaster.

• Historic Carnton Plantation - Site of one of the greatest battles in the war, and also one of the most tragic stories.  The Professor has been performing there annually since 2004!

• Sam Davis Home & Museum - The home of a true hero; only 21 years old when he was executed for not giving up the names of his companions, Sam was quoted as saying, “ If I had a thousand lives to live, I would give them all, rather than betray a friend or my country .”  Having performed there on several occasions, I know that this is one of the finest historical locations to visit in Middle TN. 

• CivilWarPhotos.Net - One of the finest resources on-line for CW-era photographs.

• Civil War News - Lists of events, CW history/preservation, and so much more.

• Blockade Runner - Great sutlery, about an hour south of Nashville, TN

• Hamilton Dry Goods - Bought my first frock coat here, great prices on frocks, vests, etc.

• 19th Alabama Infantry Reenactor Regiment - Some of my first friends in reenacting!  I did my first show for them...the rest is history! (Pun intended!)

• Western Independent Grays - I've made a great many friends in reenacting since I started...many of them are part of the WIG. 

• The Caudells - Kim and Paul are fine musicians who perform period music from the Civil War era and before.

• The Tramp Brigade

• The Civil War Gazette - This is a blog that is run by my friend, Kraig McNutt; specifically, this page is an interview that I did regarding my experiences as a Civil War era magician/historian/reenactor.

• Civil War Historian -  One of the finest periodicals for those interested in the Civil War, specifically for anyone specializing in 'living history' impressions.  I'm not only a subscriber, but have also written for the magazine as well!

Magic Related Sites

• Bill Palmer - My friend and mentor in magic.  He is not only a tremendous teacher and source of knowledge, but he's also one of my trusted friends.

• Card Shark - Based in Germany, Christian makes the finest reproduction Victorian-era cards I've ever seen!  These are the cards that I use when I perform.

• Viking Magic - George Robinson still makes magical apparatus the way they used to!

• Norm Nielsen Magic - Norm sells reproduction posters from some of the greatest names in magic.

• Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser biography - Hofzinser was one of the greatest magicians who ever lived.  His style and creations are still influencing magicians today (including Professor Barclay!!)

• Professor Barclay's Blog: My blog on the history of magic and other assorted items of historical relevance!