Inventing Magic With Michael Carbonaro
Riffing on a clever commercial trick, the pair of magicians develop a creative card revelation routine.
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Articles focused on rehearsal, technique, scripting, and craft development.
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Magicana, April 2026
Magic editor Benjamin Barnes kicks off the column with magic from Chicago.
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Paper Balls Over the Head
A classic of classics. It never gets old, and always wins smiles from audiences.
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The Miracle Fold
A one-handed version of a great utility move that can be applied in many routines.
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Los Bailarines
Here’s a snappy, flourish-forward ace routine, inspired by a Paul Harris classic.
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Oops! (When Something Goes Wrong But Is Still Magical)
A stand-up card magic mystery with a handkerchief and a razor blade.
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Bob Stencel’s Dream
A dream-inspired sleight leads to a satisfying handling for a slip cut and a push-through shuffle
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Triumph—The Ripple Effect
An in-the-hands Triumph featuring an unusual and pretty flourish and a twist ending
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Inventing Magic with Ben Seidman
Ben Seidman joins in the fun and the creative pair comes up with a Partial Monte
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Swizzlenick, A card routine by Gordon Bruce
A friend is remembered through his magic, including a very pleasing palm
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The Spectacles of Yourself
Both spectator and magician locate audience-chosen cards in this trick from an editor emeritus
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An Ace Laydown
Using two moves for an efficient Ace Assembly