Jim Steinmeyer has been defining magic for modern magicians—innovating new marvels, creating bespoke impossibilities for the theater, and redefining the traditions of deception as a performing art.
As we move to the end of the year, reporting on an exciting issue and on changes happening
As his interim tenure starts to wind down, Jim Steinmeyer has exciting news to share about changes to Genii’s editorial team.
Celebrities watching Genii contributors; Ask for it at your magic shop!
The Onosoka family and their famous Tokyo magic shop—their popular tricks, their new customers
He appears to cut someone in half—and maybe he does! Here is some fun by the one and only Kevin James…
That damned sucker trick that seemed to define the conjurer’s craft through the 20th century.
It’s ACAAN-tastic! The madness, the pithy reviews, and the lousy tricks
Beautiful photos; pigs as performers; in thrall to our magic dealers. Welcome to our August issue!
A great close-up card piece that involves three to four of your audience members. While it is practically self-working, and yet seems impossible.
It’s another jammed month of magic, this time celebrating wonderful and meaningful milestone anniversaries.
How did this talented magician first get started? How does she keep it fresh and exciting? Where is she going next with her magic?
The solo show—not merely an act but a theatrical experience—is an aspiration for magicians, a fashion for the art, and a creative hurdle for writers, directors, and performers. Genii convened a roundtable discussion to discuss the goals, the challenges, and the process.