Theater of the Brain
If ever there was a magic and mentalism show that speaks to the expansive possibilities and crippling limitations of the human mind, it’s Vinny DePonto’s Mindplay.
April 2025
VOL. 88, NO. 4
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April Mailbox
Geniality for the New Genii Congratulations on launching the next chapter in Genii’s life! I love the new design of the magazine. More than
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The Magic Circle Close-Up Award
On February 3, Dave Loosely won The Magic Circle’s Close-up Magician of the Year competition.
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Shout! Factory’s Marathon of Magic
The streaming service Shout! TV hosted a 24-hour Marathon of Magic
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Love Life Gets Another Production
Opera North as once again brought to the stage the Kurt Weill-scored musical, Love Life, which originally starred magician and ventriloquist Jay Marshall.
In Memoriam
David Solomon: 1944–2025
Dave’s profession was printing, but his passion was always magic—and he took his magic seriously.
Almanac
April 1: Miko
Are you sure this isn't just an April Fool's thing? Can such a card possibly exist?
News
April Genii Speak
Time to talk about that Marlo group, April features, and some Genii formalities.
Features
Thimblerig: America’s Gambler
His name, “Thimblerig,” comes from the crooked scam of the old shell game in which the con man places a pea under one of three thimbles and quickly manipulates them to confuse the sucker who bets he can guess under which thimble the pea lies.
Features
Covent Garden
Discover the home to London’s most exciting magic club. Unofficial. Unorganized. Unhinged. Some members of this club aren’t even aware they are in a club. But as magicians wait their turn to perform in Covent Garden, they discuss and share magic and plot their lofty dreams for the future.
Features
Covent Garden
Discover the home to London’s most exciting magic club. Unofficial. Unorganized. Unhinged. Some members of this club aren’t even aware they are in a club. But as magicians wait their turn to perform in Covent Garden, they discuss and share magic and plot their lofty dreams for the future.
Features
The Streets of Torino
Street magic will be featured in this year’s FISM in Torino, Italy. It’s part of Walter Rolfo’s plan to re-energize this classic convention.
Perspectives
Sleightly Astonishing
This month begins our exploration with a wide range of four themes including a look back to Ed Mishell, and vistiing a magic shop.