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.
Magic and puzzles mix and mingle in this new video podcast by magician David Kwong.
Just like riding a bicycle, it all comes right back for Vincent on late night television.
Canadian magic collection makes its way to Indiana University.
A new documentary about the age-old problem of hunting down pirates.
Quick action and forward-thinking planning save a beloved treasure from going up in flames.
Discovering previously unseen images of the world’s most famous magician.
A U.K. speakeasy ready to serve you drinks, snacks, and delightful wonders.
A sumptuous look back at the visual history of conjuring.
A magical musical to incorporate magic to tell a very human story.
Finding out who’s been revealing secrets that don’t belong to him.
Surprising turns (it’s OK—no spoilers here!) for this mesmerizing show.
Magic builds character? Turns out, it can be more—even a superpower.