Richard Kaufman was the editor and publisher of Genii from 1999 through 2024. In addition, he has for the past 45 years written, illustrated, and/or published numerous books on magic.
Here is a look at the latest Tenyo releases and a round up of the day-long Tokyo festival that also included magic performances.
Richard Kaufman gives us Aaron Fisher’s twist on an old plot, but without the sometimes challenging sleights.
Richard Kaufman treats you to an elegant and magical production of four coins, created by Fool Us fooler Luis Olmedo.
A simple, direct, and non-sleight version of Triumph that lets you use a shuffled deck, from Kaufman’s friend Kazayuki Hase
Here's a contemporary magician's impromptu version of this wonderful effect using four borrowed business cards.
Learn a previously unpublished Michael Skinner routine and also get some practical insight and tips for sleights you use all the time.
It looks to be a mouthful, but don’t worry; Richard Kaufman explains and gives two terrific examples of asymmetrical transposition.
This lovely Slow Motion Cards Across by Larry Jennings is a sneak preview of Richard Kaufman's forthcoming book, Mr. Jennings Takes it Tough.
OK, you get a finger-cramping break this month as Richard Kaufman explores two delightful great tricks that are approachable and easy to do.
Are there enough superlatives to be tossed in Dai Vernon’s direction? The answer is no. I had the pleasure of sitting with The Professor on many occasions and each and every time I learned something new.
R. Paul Wilson’s unconventional handling for a classic coins-to-glass routine. A smart, pretty, elegant effect.
While inspired by Darwin Ortiz’s effect Harry in the Pocket, this routine by Benjamin Barnes is entirely different in both presentation and methodology. And it fooled Penn & Teller.