Book Mentalism Incorporated, Volume One 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.
The Eye Piff on Queer Eye 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
In Practice OG AWE Struck Here's a devious take on a Think a Card plot: A solid close-up or walkaround piece that leaves your audiences AWEstruck!
In Practice The Remo Inzani Classic Bottle Production The story and technique behind a famously gimmick free effect
In Practice Bank Night (Or, What We Decide to Leave Behind) Inspired by the classic plot, Roberto Mansilla uses three envelopes to create a powerful opener.
The Eye Ben Seidman’s Third Vanity Fair Foray Ben Seidman has a third video out via Vanity Fair that showcases magic and sleight-of-hand in films. This one not only sees Seidman dig into
Voices What a German Philosopher Might Tell You About Your Audiences Magic depends on reality to make the impossible feel real. In this piece, a magician-philosopher explores how magic can awaken us from nihilism.
The Eye Houdini, But Make Him a Spy Walt Disney Studios is making a movie centered on the world’s most famous escape artist.
The Eye Rabbits Out of the Hat Christopher Howell and Desireé Kongerød have a new comedy musical magic show set to tour in the U.K. The production is called Rabbits Out
Questionnaire The Genii Questionnaire: Topas Topas, the multiple FISM-award winning magician, a specialist in sleight-of-hand and stage magic, has amazed audiences around the world with his creative approach to the art. This spring, he premieres his new show in his native Germany.
Almanac February 11: Bill Larsen, Jr. We mourn the loss of Bill Larsen, Jr., who died on this day 32 years ago, in 1993. As the second editor of Genii magazine
The Eye Mario the Maker Magician in Vogue Mario Marchese, whose stage name is Mario the Maker Magician, has a feature in Vogue after the magazine’s theater critic became a fan after