Out in Force
A great close-up card piece that involves three to four of your audience members. While it is practically self-working, and yet seems impossible.
August 2025
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.
Perspectives
Sleightly Astonishing
Jim Hagy looks at how you think about magic when you watch others perform; and he takes a look at the friendship of Karl Germain and Paul Fleming.
Workshop
The Ghost Scope
Inspired by the idea of curating wonders, Dr. Matt Pritchard shares a fun and old-fashioned way to make our on ghosts.
Trick Review
Play Duh
Fun, crazy, family-friendly. Perfect for kid shows, or anyone who loves a good, solid gag.
Trick Review
Holding Pattern
A fun and surprising close-up card trick that has a lot of potential.
Book Review
Animal Wizards: Two Volumes
A groundbreaking set of books exploring the complicated relationship of animals and their human partners.
Book Review
Practicing the Art of Magic
A musician's approach on how to improve your magic practice.
Book Review
The Retreat Gift Pack (Egypt)
A limited edition gift pack that includes three unique booklets from Ben Seidman, Shawn Farquhar, and John Guastaferro.
Book Review
Devil's Tarot
Card tricks with Tarot cards, this book will still teach you simple, affordable, and effective techniques.
Book Review
Second Wind: A Book of Old Magic Made New
A charming book of classic routines, but with new modern twists.
In Practice
Finger on the Pulse
This is a great enhancement to any mindreading routine. I like to use it right before revealing a piece of peeked information.