Dustin’s byline first appeared in Genii in 2002 and was a regular contributor by 2004. The magazine’s associate editor from 2014 to 2024, he was its interim editor during 2022. He retired in 2024.
Discover the wonder of this beautiful clock—and the maker’s special tie to magic
A beautiful, but false, automaton, with an extraordinary story. Here’s how she found her way to The Chamber of Secrets.
Conradi’s Jumbo Rising Cards, and the gears that make it happen
A remarkable man, seemingly always behind the scenes, famous for his friendshipn.
A card is named by an audience member, and that very card mysteriously rises out of this beautiful and ornate box.
Liberty Larsen now performs her great-grandfather William Larsen, Sr.’s classic Thayer block-through-glass illusion using his original 1940s prop and script. This enduring piece, refined over decades, continues to captivate audiences and honor the Larsen family legacy.
Robert-Houdin’s legendary Light and Heavy Chest