Lisa Menna is no stranger to magic—and yes, she uses her powers for good. She's formed a not-for-profit organization called Cause to Wonder, and through it, she has changed perceptions by using magic to intrigue her audiences and deliver important messages.
Insights from the popular host, writer, comedian, producer… and magician
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The trick that you’ll be thinking about tomorrow
On this date in 1865, 27-year-old actor Henry Irving achieved his first theatrical hit with a parody of the Davenport Brothers’ spirit séance, in Manchester, England.
This year we celebreate David Devant’s 157th birthday. He was one of Great Britain’s most influential magicians— an exemplum of skilled conjuring, creativity, and good taste.
In 1906, Horace Goldin filed two patents that diagrammed apparatus for “Producing Stage Illusions.” One patent was for human-sized cannon.
As part of his continuing “Bammo” series, the prolific Bob Farmer has produced a download document that explains his clever mash-up of the Princess Card Trick.
This Celebrity Edition of the trick is by Simon Lipkin. It’s very well made and doesn't look like a magic trick at all.
This Jeki Yoo prop is a version of Mike Skinner’s wonderful Three-Card Monte routine.
Another appearing glass trick has become popular with magicians. With this version you’re supplied with a neat plastic glass, and a special paper bag.
In Juan Pablo’s clever opening effect you give a plain silk handkerchief a little shake and the image of a glass of liquid appears printed on the silk.