William J. “Bill” Bowers: 1926–2025
A remarkable man, seemingly always behind the scenes, famous for his friendshipn.
In Memoriam
Wayne Dobson: 1957–2025
The popular British magician and television star, an inspiration to audiences around the world
Almanac
August 16: The Legend of the Silk Worm
Talma closed a week of performances at the Manchester Tivoli Theater with her new act, The Legend of the Silk Worm.
Secrets
Magicana
Pseudo-Psychometry: A Crimping Algorithm
Here's a contemporary magician's impromptu version of this wonderful effect using four borrowed business cards.
In Practice
Blackjack Transpo
This is a great card routine, rooted in a game that almost everyone knows how to play. A neat way to get spectators drawn into your magic.
In Practice
Inventing Magic with Joshua Jay: Journey to the Center of the Map
In an one-hour jam, Blake and his friend Josh Jay invent a very strong, yet practical parlor effect.
Features
Studio Noir, Behind the Lens with Zakary Belamy
The Paris-based photographer reveals the genesis and inspiration for his forthcoming book, The Magic of Studio Noir
Features
Can You Teach Me That?
Ten years ago, world-class illusionist Kevin Spencer turned his focus to using magic to help those with disabilities. His work has impacted thousands, with more to come.
Features
Charlie Winn’s Educated Pig
This pig, a 19th-century American star of fairgrounds, appeared to be a mathematician, a linguist, and a mindreader.
Best In Show
Nielsen Magic
Meet another artisan and craftsperson who has turned a passion into fine, professional, quality magic props.
Trick Review
InstruMental
An impossible mentalism effect that truly... "sings."
Trick Review
Mental Block
Revisiting an old staple of magic kits but with upgraded look, and some routining tips by Dan Harlan
Perspectives
Silent Manipulators in Conversation: Wonderfully Incorrect
So how do you create the sensation of magic? How do you get to that place on stage?
Viewpoints
Coffee with, Steve Cohen
How does Steve Cohen find all those gems in his show, Chamber Magic? What does he have to do to make his magic different?
Voices
What’s the Deal With Hack Lines?
Are you the only one who could deliver that line? Avoid hack material by scripting magic that’s unique to your character.