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EXHIBIT 23.1
BARRY L. FRIEDMAN, P.C.
Certified Public Accountant
1582 TULITA DRIVE OFFICE (702) 361-8414
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89123 FAX NO. (702) 896-0278
JULY 14, 2000
To whom it may concern:
The firm of Barry L. Friedman, P.C., Certified Public Accountant consents to the
inclusion of their report of July 14, 2000, on the Financial Statements of
MAGNOLIA VENTURES, INC., as of June 30, 2000, in any filings that are necessary
now or in the near future with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Very truly yours,
/s/ BARRY L. FRIEDMAN
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Barry L. Friedman
Certified Public Accountant