December 26: Doug Henning’s World of Magic
In 1975, NBC aired Doug Henning's first live television special
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December 23: De Kolta's Black Art
The first use of Black Art in England was introduced at Egyptian Hall
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December 17: The Death of Herrmann
America’s most popular magician suffered a fatal heart attack
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December 16: Mrs Kellar
Eva Lydia Medley was born on this day in 1862
News
A Day of Magic, for Jack
The magic community comes together to raise $10,000 for animal shelters, while sharing top-tier magic secrets in this day-long session.
The Eye
The Magic Circle Awards
This year's Magic Circle award ceremony recognized several magicians of note, including a Genii columnist
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Jamie Allan’s Amaze
Forbes recently published an interview with Jamie Allan showcasing his New York City show, Amaze
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December 2: Sefalaljia
In 1939, the first appearance of Stewart James’ trick, Sefalaljia was published in The Jinx
The Eye
Piff and Pop’s Magic Shoppe
Piff the Magic Dragon is heading to the U.K. for nine days with Penn Jillette
Magicana
A Turn for the Better
Richard Kaufman gives us Aaron Fisher’s twist on an old plot, but without the sometimes challenging sleights.
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Nick Diffatte: Melon on the Pipe
To up their game the magicians decide to invent magic with objects that have nothing to do with anything. What could possibly go wrong?
Perspectives
The Art of the Pivot
The Great Maurice’s formula for success: adaption and reinvention