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.
Rich Sommer is an actor best known for playing Harry Crane on Mad Men. And, he has more than just a passing interest in magic.
The Last Laugh, a comedic play that reimagines the lives of three of Britain’s comedy heroes—Eric Morecambe, Bob Monkhouse, and the fez-wearing magician Tommy Cooper—has finished its West End run and is now touring throughout the U.K.
The Magic Bar, a close-up bar experience in Singapore, has been around since 2023 and recently got a write-up in The Straits Times.
A speakeasy hidden away in the Colorado mountain resort welcomes guests into its subterranean theater.
A hidden gem in the Windy City focused on creating magical experiences for the public. Learn more about what makes this club so special.
The famous lady who disguised herself as a man to gain entry to The Magic Circle vanished... and was found.
The installation is titled Spectral Science: Visions of the World Beyond and features over 100 artifacts, including some from the William W. Larsen Memorial Library, housed at The Magic Castle, and the SAM.
Champions of Magic stun Today show anchors with a modern version of a Houdini-esque escape
There's going to be a fourth one! Yes, Now You See Me 4 is in the works!
BBC Radio 4’s archive hour recently aired an episode called “Masters of the Impossible,” which centers on David Berglas’ impact on magic and the history of early mentalism.
Kayla Drescher and Harrison Lampert have opened the Cosmic Underground Theater, a new venue in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago.
David Blaine stops by the South African school of magic; and the school presents a unique S.A. magic show for the public.