February 22: Don Alan
The most copied close-up magician in history, with a side gig as a stand-up comedian
February 2026
Vol. 89, No. 2
Almanac
February 12: Rule 3
Under Maskelyne, members of The Magic Circle stratify
Almanac
February 9: Lulu Hurst
The effective end of the first Georgia Wonder's career
Almanac
February 3: Edward Morrell Massey
Inventor Edward Massey was born on this day
The Eye
Seeing Things by Amanda Shubert
A new book explores optical technologies and illusions in the Victorian era
The Eye
Dominique: Le Roi du Bluff by Jan Madd
A new French-language chronicle of "the world's greatest pickpocket"
The Eye
Asi Wind on The Daily Show
Talking inspiration with Josh Johnson, and performing a few tricks
Almanac
February 28: Break-Apart Fan
A popular trick to use on kid assistants
Workshop
Making Creative Connections
It all depends on how you look at it
In Practice
An Ace Laydown
Using two moves for an efficient Ace Assembly
In Practice
The Egg Game
A little game of Two Egg Monte, with more than a little magic
Trick Review
Optix Pro
This trick is performed with a phone, but it's even better in real life