July 26: Max Auzinger
Max Auzinger was born on this day in 1839; he accidentally discovered the principle of Black Art as he was working on a play.
July 2025
Almanac
July 23: The Arch-Exposer
Angelo Lewis, a British lawyer, was born on this day in 1839. As an amateur conjurer, he wrote in children’s magazines and magic books using the now-famous nom de plume, Professor Hoffmann.
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: Billy Kidd
Billy Kidd regularly tours the globe performing her creative and irreverent style of magic. She takes a break from her busy schedule to answer our questionnaire.
Show Review
A Revealing Portrait: Asi Wind is More Than Magic
He's back with a new show, More Than Magic. It's personal, it's revealing. It's about making choices and finding magic.
Viewpoints
A Magician’s Secret Weapon
Maybe we can explore the truth, through the creation an illusion. But how are you telling your audiences that story?
Magicana
Asymmetrical Transpositions
It looks to be a mouthful, but don’t worry; Richard Kaufman explains and gives two terrific examples of asymmetrical transposition.
In Performance
The Lucky Ones
A former Magic Castle Junior member takes a fond look back at her formative time in the club's program.
Perspectives
Silent Manipulators in Conversation: Words and Actions
How two silent manipulators handle the "conversation" with an audience through action and words.
Features
Penn & Teller: From the Beginning
2025 marks an astonishing 50-year partnership for Penn & Teller, which spans from magic to Masterclass. But do you know how it all started?
Perspectives
Inés: A Torn and Restored Origin Story
While performing her Torn and Restored Card, Inés recalls falling in love with magic instantly when she saw the trick as a child.
Book Review
In the Spotlight
Chris Carter is clearly a seasoned professional and his book is full of worthwhile insight for the aspiring stage mentalist.
Book Review
52 Farewells
Geoff Latta was an influential underground New York card scene. Here is a detailed, and loving tribute that preserves Latta’s work.