Vol.88, No.2
Jason Bishop’s touring illusion show often earns compliments for the magician’s wry humor and his modern, “un-theatrical” style onstage. No one’s accused him of devoting himself to the classics, but his floating sphere mystery is classically mysterious.
In his new column, a law professor and lifelong magic enthusiast reveals the most powerful secret every magician already has—one that weighs nothing, works anywhere, and requires no sleight of hand. Welcome to a conversation about magic, stories, and connection.
Eugene Burger said, “The house of magic has many rooms.” This column explores those rooms—from kids’ parties to cruise ships—and helps magicians navigate the practical, financial, and personal decisions that shape a sustainable magic career. Start by asking: What kind of magic life do you want?
Eugene Burger said, “The house of magic has many rooms.” This column explores those rooms—from kids’ parties to cruise ships—and helps magicians navigate the practical, financial, and personal decisions that shape a sustainable magic career. Start by asking: What kind of magic life do you want?
Pete McCabe returns to Genii with a new column on scripting magic. In this debut, he breaks down why writing scripts from the audience’s perspective is the fastest path to improving any trick—and shows how formatting like a screenplay sharpens timing, structure, and impact.
Pete McCabe returns to Genii with a new column on scripting magic. In this debut, he breaks down why writing scripts from the audience’s perspective is the fastest path to improving any trick—and shows how formatting like a screenplay sharpens timing, structure, and impact.
Scott Pepper's relaunched The Magicians Agency in San Antonio is a family-friendly magic experience—and has plans to expand to more cities across the U.S.
If Volume One was the undergraduate study of performing mentalism for the corporate crowd, this is the post-doc exploration.
“It’s not about tricks,” he says, “it’s about holding the room—even when everything goes wrong.”
The Magic Castle takes on a whole new mystique during the holidays—transforming from haunted house to pirate ship to winter wonderland—all within weeks. Behind the gates lies a seasonal spectacle few expect, but many lucky visitors never forget.
Inspired by cartoon physics, Dr. Matt Pritchard explores visual impossibilities with three versions of The Black Hole Effect—illusions that bend perception, play with perspective, and push the boundaries of what feels possible, all without digital tricks. Wonder lives in the details.
Inspired by cartoon physics, Dr. Matt Pritchard explores visual impossibilities with three versions of The Black Hole Effect—illusions that bend perception, play with perspective, and push the boundaries of what feels possible, all without digital tricks. Wonder lives in the details.
Corporate mentalist Chuck Hickok released two books, in 2002 and then 2005, designed to guide prospective pros in a market. Now in re-release, the two volumes mostly have a lot to offer.
Piff the Magic Dragon, aka John van der Put, became the focus of an episode of Queer Eye thanks to his partner on and off
Here's a devious take on a Think a Card plot: A solid close-up or walkaround piece that leaves your audiences AWEstruck!