Nikola Arkane Wins Northern Ireland’s Largest Arts Grant
Nikola Arkane will be studying manipulation in South Korea with help from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland
The Eye
Pro Baseball Player is Amateur Magician
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman doubles as the team’s clubhouse magician
The Eye
Now You See Me Live
A new illusion show, based on the Now You See Me franchise, will premiere at the Sydney Opera House this December
Secrets
In Practice
Glasses, Watch, and ID
A modern take on a beautiful and baffling vanishing effect—followed by instantaneous reproductions in impossible ways.
In Practice
Destination, Or How a Book Test Ended Up Becoming the Prediction of a Country
Here is a great twist of a familiar plot, and an excellent exercise in creativity.
Workshop
Lost and Found, Part 2
Finding stuff that really shouldn’t be there
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.
Video Review
Davide Fragione Live
David Frangione takes a deep dive into classic routines, bringing some practical tips as well as magic theory.
Book Review
Invisible Choice by Thomas Riboulet
A deep dive into Thomas Riboulet's Invisible Choice principle
Book Review
Cylinder & Coins by Eric Decamps
Eric Decamps' version of John Ramsay's Cylinder and Coins is totally thorough
Perspectives
Piero Venesia: The Tailor Act
A tailor accidentally swallows his needle and discovers he enjoys the taste.
Voices
Who is My Perfect Match?
Why can’t every crowd be just like “that crowd”?
Voices
A Magic Show, But the Magician is Dead
Taking of a snapshot of a project in motion