Competing at the World Championship of Street Magic
Just how does one prepare for such a competition? Here are some insights and take-aways from a finalist of the first competition of its kind.
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Long-form stories, profiles, and investigations into the world of magic.
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Studio Noir: Behind the Lens with Zakary Belamy
The Paris-based photographer reveals the genesis and inspiration for his forthcoming book, The Magic of Studio Noir
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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.
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Charlie Winn’s Educated Pig
This pig, a 19th-century American star of fairgrounds, appeared to be a mathematician, a linguist, and a mindreader.
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Penn & Teller: From the Beginning
2025 marks an astonishing 50-year partnership for Penn & Teller, which spans from magic to Masterclass. But do you know how it all started?
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Fool Us Made This Magic Moment
Since 2011, Penn & Teller Fool Us has streamed over 600 magicians into living rooms around the world. We got an inside look at how the show plays fair while still making sure every magician shines.
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The Theater of One Person, Making Magic
The solo show—not merely an act but a theatrical experience—is an aspiration for magicians, a fashion for the art, and a creative hurdle for writers, directors, and performers. Genii convened a roundtable discussion to discuss the goals, the challenges, and the process.
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The Theater of One Person, Making Magic
The solo show—not merely an act but a theatrical experience—is an aspiration for magicians, a fashion for the art, and a creative hurdle for writers, directors, and performers. Genii convened a roundtable discussion to discuss the goals, the challenges, and the process.
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Magic Access: Understanding the Role of the ASL Interpreter
How words become visible, and how magic becomes accessible through the intense work and preparation of ASL interpreters.
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The First Ever Mystify Magic Festival
The first magic convention of its kind, Mystify “is for anyone and everyone who’s eager to be part of the exciting future of women in magic.”
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Higa: Storming the Business World
There have been waves of different techniques for magicians to interact with business. Throughout his career, Bob Higa found his own technique.
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Max Speaks to Balsamo
Two admirable minds—one powered by a love of magic and a reputation for originality, the other powered by an impressive mechanism and a reputation for ingenuity—joined forces for one evening in 1997. Here’s what happened when Max spoke to Balsamo.
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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.