Triumph—The Ripple Effect
An in-the-hands Triumph featuring an unusual and pretty flourish and a twist ending
In Practice
Articles focused on rehearsal, technique, scripting, and craft development.
In Practice
Bob Stencel’s Dream
A dream-inspired sleight leads to a satisfying handling for a slip cut and a push-through shuffle
In Practice
Inventing Magic with Ben Seidman
Ben Seidman joins in the fun and the creative pair comes up with a Partial Monte
In Practice
Swizzlenick, A card routine by Gordon Bruce
A friend is remembered through his magic, including a very pleasing palm
In Practice
The Spectacles of Yourself
Both spectator and magician locate audience-chosen cards in this trick from an editor emeritus
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
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
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Stuart MacLeod
A seance-y solution to meet the challenge of inventing a trick in one hour
In Practice
Mental Radio
An amazing drawing duplication that ends up feeling like the real thing
In Practice
The Give ‘Em the Finger Shuffle
A clever false shuffle from the originator—a useful sleight for your repertoire