Coffee with Doc Eason
How the pieces came together for this popular magician
February 2026
Voices
The Currency of Connection
Not just “tricks,” learning to take a hard look at everything in our act
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Chris Kenner
Magician, author, magic consultant, and executive producer Chris Kenner joins Blake Vogt to discuss inventing magic
In Practice
Duke ‘Em Out
A Hold’em routine designed to dazzle Hold’em players... and also laypeople
The Eye
Seeing Things by Amanda Shubert
A new book explores optical technologies and illusions in the Victorian era
In Performance
Liberty Magic
Pittsburgh’s popular magic theater has developed its own formula for success
Trick Review
Tech Deck
Flashy, well made, but still a gag
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: John Gaughan
The famous magic creator considers kids in the audience, a French dinner, and a full house
Workshop
Negotiating: What's Your BATNA?
Know thyself; know thy BATNA.
Book Review
Conover by Tim Conover and Eric Mead
A three-volume monumental tribute to obsession and wonder
Trick Review
Materializer Wallet
A 1970s illusion is updated for close-up magic
Voices
Eclectica: The moment when worlds collide
The name that mysteriously appeared, a hero to magicians and comic fans