The Remo Inzani Classic Bottle Production
The story and technique behind a famously gimmick free effect
February 2025
Vol.88, No.2
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 199
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
Viewpoints
Eclectica: The Search for an Audience & The Value of Individuality
A chance phone alert sparks reflections on a lifetime in magic—from first tricks for friends to London’s vibrant scene today. Finding your voice, performing for real people, and chasing the thrill—that’s the journey. And yes, the card still needs to get to the top.
Viewpoints
Eclectica: The Search for an Audience & The Value of Individuality
A chance phone alert sparks reflections on a lifetime in magic—from first tricks for friends to London’s vibrant scene today. Finding your voice, performing for real people, and chasing the thrill—that’s the journey. And yes, the card still needs to get to the top.
The Eye
FISM Italy 2025
The next FISM World Championship of Magic is taking place in Turin, Italy, this July.
