October 31: Thumb Tip's Invention
Today marks the birthday of Professor Herwinn (William Humpage) in 1861; he apparently invented the Thumb Tip
Almanac
October 28: Robert-Houdin in Algeria
Robert-Houdin’s famous magic performance before the Algerian chieftains occurred in an Algiers theater this night in 1856
Mailbox
November Mailbox
Still making adjustments, a reader weighs in about marketed tricks
Secrets
Workshop
Lost and Found, Part 2
Finding stuff that really shouldn’t be there
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Eric Stonestreet: Something for Nothing
The Modern Family actor—and magician—joins creative forces with Blake Vogt to create a fun, funny, and fabulous trick.
In Practice
Glasses, Watch, and ID
A modern take on a beautiful and baffling vanishing effect—followed by instantaneous reproductions in impossible ways.
Features
Denis Behr, The Most Interesting Man in Magic
Denis Behr has been collecting data, examining magic, impressing audiences—and enjoying an occasional beer
Features
David Merlini and the Legacy of Houdini
A Hungarian escape artist discovered his calling, and created a museum for his fellow countrymen
Features
A Sketchbook of Spiritualists and Magicians
A look at the artist who sketched and befriended some of the most famous magicians of his time.
Book Review
Gibecière Turns 20
The journal of magic history celebrates 20 years, with the latest review.
Video Review
Nick Paul Masterclass
Nick Paul gives classic tricks a humorous upgrade in his easy to follow masterclass.
Book Review
Invisible Choice by Thomas Riboulet
A deep dive into Thomas Riboulet's Invisible Choice principle
Perspectives
The Chamber of Secrets: Isis
A beautiful, but false, automaton, with an extraordinary story. Here’s how she found her way to The Chamber of Secrets.
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: Nikola Arkane
MY DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN MAGIC: Making a living performing magic. MY DEFINITION OF FAILURE IN MAGIC: Pirating and exposing magic for money and likes.
Perspectives
Mark Waid on Magic
The comic book writer finds some inspiration in his magic