My Friend Tim
A look at Tim Conover’s work and his relationship to his predecessors, and a portrait of an extraordinary personality
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Long-form stories, profiles, and investigations into the world of magic.
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The Conover Effect
Remembering the unique and remarkable Tim Conover, and his extraordinary talents as a magician and inventor
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Denis Behr, The Most Interesting Man in Magic
Denis Behr has been collecting data, examining magic, impressing audiences—and enjoying an occasional beer
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David Merlini and the Legacy of Houdini
A Hungarian escape artist discovered his calling, and created a museum for his fellow countrymen
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A Sketchbook of Spiritualists and Magicians
A look at the artist who sketched and befriended some of the most famous magicians of his time.
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The Stories Onstage at MAGIC Live
This year's convention was all about “stories.” The shows and lectures gave guests plenty to think about, and plenty more to remember
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Una Vida Para La Magia, An Appreciation
A pair of excerpts from the Spanish-edition of David Bamberg’s autobiography, with an appreciation from Roberto Mansilla.
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Living the Dream
Mat Franco’s family magic show celebrates a 10-year Vegas run at The Linq, and Genii finds how what he’s been up to since winning AGT.
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Stan Allen on MAGIC Live
How do you plan a magic extravaganza for 1,600 magicians in Las Vegas? Stan Allen shares insights on his ideas and inspirations.
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The Madness of the Die Box
That damned sucker trick that seemed to define the conjurer’s craft through the 20th century.
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Jason Latimer's Impossible Science
“The reality is: Wonder changes the world. I remind people that the right question changes everything. I truly believe that. And that question could come from any child, anywhere.”
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Postcards from FISM
The audience in Torino certainly had things to write home about. Lupe Nielsen attended the festivities in Italy and reported back to Genii on the amazing talent, the unexpected surprises, and the controversies.