Exposing Houdini
Discovering previously unseen images of the world’s most famous magician.
The Eye
Nick Mohammed in The Guardian
Magic builds character? Turns out, it can be more—even a superpower.
In Performance
Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol
A U.K. speakeasy ready to serve you drinks, snacks, and delightful wonders.
Secrets
Workshop
Too Many Cooks In The Kitchen
Advice for handling when an audience member (or birthday kid’s parent) tells you how to do your magic show.
Workshop
The Hardest Questions
Taking the tough questions to build the best possible structure for your act.
Workshop
Making Crowd Work Work: More Games to Find the Funny
Five more games that will help you find the funny.
Features
An Oral History of the Manufactured Standing Ovation
20 magicians reflect on the long-established practice of getting an audience to their feet, why it works, and when it doesn’t.
Features
Time Travel with Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard
Meet a (fictional) young magician and learn about his acts of derring do.
Features
Mary Naylor Kodell: An English Rose in Conversation with Lance Burton
Mary Naylor Kodell turns 100 this month; Lance Burton talked with her about her life and career.
Trick Review
The Big Prediction Writer by Robert Malissa
A handy, clever, and deceptive gimmick. What more do you need?
Video Review
A Taste of the Disclaimer by Tom Dobrowolski
A collection of wonderful routines, worthy of your time—and investment.
Book Review
Unclear Guide to Magic by Jack Rhodes
A magnificent series of lessons from a former nuclear engineer.
Perspectives
Jim Carter On Magic
Mr. Carter may not sing and dance like Mr. Carson, but magic holds a special place in his heart.
Perspectives
The Chamber of Secrets: The Misunderstanding
The story of a Thayer-themed diorama.
Perspectives
Brendan Rodrigues: Magic With Flair
Meet a mysterious stranger on the other side of the dance floor