Vanessa is Genii’s associate editor as well as a writer focused on history, culture, and entertainment with bylines at The New York Times, Smithsonian magazine, The Atlantic, and other publications.
A new book explores optical technologies and illusions in the Victorian era
A new French-language chronicle of "the world's greatest pickpocket"
Talking inspiration with Josh Johnson, and performing a few tricks
Pittsburgh’s popular magic theater has developed its own formula for success
A bit of crowd-work leads to a spontaneous trick from a young magician in the audience
An almost four-decade collection will become an exhibition in the new Windy City venue
The actress performs Scotch and Soda for Seth Meyers, promoting "The Testament of Ann Lee"
Magic duo Kaileigh and Chase Hasty headline a year-round residency at Reno’s White Rabbit Theater
Magic meets shock rock in a two-night Vegas spectacle
Vanessa Armstrong's standouts from the Now You See Me: Now You Don't marketing campaign
Appleton begins a year-long slate of magic celebrations
Jon Dorenbos transitioned an 14-season NFL career to a professional magician and speaker