The Give ‘Em the Finger Shuffle
A clever false shuffle from the originator—a useful sleight for your repertoire
January 2026
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
Sketch Poker
A lesson in how to fake cheating at poker
Perspectives
Chamber of Secrets: A Jacques-François Houdin Clock
Discover the wonder of this beautiful clock—and the maker’s special tie to magic
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: Alana
The German magician is famous for her original act: “In Her Hands.”
Voices
Preserving Magic
An appeal for magic knowledge—looking at the big picture, not just the latest products
Voices
Feedback: We All Need It!
Appreciating criticism, eliminating the neurosis
Perspectives
Larry Fong On Magic
An amateur magician and showbiz professional
Perspectives
Léa Kyle: The Fashionista
Her new act quickly made fans and won awards
Perspectives
Silent Manipulators in Conversation: Simplicity in Color
The feeling of your magic, the fit of your clothes
Book Review
The Good Lecture by Brian Curry
Small changes add up in this fast, fun read