René Lavand & His Knives
The Argentine magician described the color-changing knives as the trick that gave him everything. Roberto Mansilla explores René Lavand’s lifelong fascination with the plot.
April 2026
Features
Mary Naylor Kodell: An English Rose in Conversation with Lance Burton
Mary Naylor Kodell turns 100 this month; Lance Burton talked with her about her life and career.
Workshop
Venues Are Looking At The Wrong Curve
Maximize your opportunities to meaningfully impact ticket sales by shifting how you view your calendar.
Workshop
The Elephant Crusher: The Big Difference Made by Small Details
Matt Pritchard (and you) can make a Lego elephant disappear!
Workshop
Insurance For the Risks You Can’t Afford
A working magician needs more than one kind of insurance. Sara Crasson walks through them all.
In Practice
Oops! (When Something Goes Wrong But Is Still Magical)
A stand-up card magic mystery with a handkerchief and a razor blade.
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Michael Carbonaro
Riffing on a clever commercial trick, the pair of magicians develop a creative card revelation routine.
Magicana
Magicana, April 2026
Magic editor Benjamin Barnes kicks off the column with magic from Chicago.
Magicana
Paper Balls Over the Head
A classic of classics. It never gets old, and always wins smiles from audiences.
Magicana
The Miracle Fold
A one-handed version of a great utility move that can be applied in many routines.
Voices
The Problem with App Magic
Technology can either strengthen magic or accidentally weaken it, and how you choose to use it makes all the difference.
Voices
The Quality White Balance
It’s time to recalibrate what you think is acceptable for your act.