Ben Winn

Perspectives

When Magic Shops Disappear

As Teller reflects on how the magic shops of his youth in Philadelphia, we can see how these magical spaces provided way more that just magic tricks.

Ben Winn

Perspectives

A Small Tale of Resilience

Ben Winn shares an overlooked tale about a diligent team of magicians.

Ben Winn

Perspectives

When all we have from magicians of the past are anecdotes from books, perhaps a few photographs, or posters, and, of course, the tricks they created, it is far too easy to forget that they were real people.

Ben Winn

Perspectives

Exposing Herbert Albini’s Exposures

One of the highest-paid magicians in early vaudeville was Herbert Albini—a name you may have heard. But he wasn't beloved; and he annoyed his colleagues.

Ben Winn

When Magic Shops Disappear

A Small Tale of Resilience

Voices of the Past

Exposing Herbert Albini’s Exposures