A Small Tale of Resilience
Ben Winn shares an overlooked tale about a diligent team of magicians.
June 2025
Viewpoints
Coffee with, Jade
How did this talented magician first get started? How does she keep it fresh and exciting? Where is she going next with her magic?
Almanac
June 22: Houdini Supersedes
On this day in 1922, Harry and Bess Houdini celebrated their anniversary by hosting Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his wife, Lady Doyle, at a Broadway performance.
In Performance
The Chicago Magic Lounge
A hidden gem in the Windy City focused on creating magical experiences for the public. Learn more about what makes this club so special.
Almanac
June 21: Willard II
Robert Maroney Willard, who performed as the second Willard the Wizard, died by suicide in 1914.
Magicana
Slow Motion Cards Across
This lovely Slow Motion Cards Across by Larry Jennings is a sneak preview of Richard Kaufman's forthcoming book, Mr. Jennings Takes it Tough.
Almanac
June 18: Blooming Rose
On this day in 1946, John Petrie of the Petrie-Lewis Company filed a patent for his mechanical blooming rose bush.
Almanac
June 11: "Day" Vernon
David Frederick Wingfield Verner was born in 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario. We all knew him as Dai Vernon, the insightful, innovative, and influential magician.
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: John Carney
John Carney may be the most awarded magician by the Academy of Magical Arts, a masterful sleight-of-hand artist, comedy magician, and author. He’s well-known for his mix of classic magic with innovative handlings and presentations.
Voices
The Frame Defines What the Audience Sees
If we want to perform a new effect, we don’t need to find a new trick. We can simply frame it differently. A few magicians (including myself) have written about framing before, but I’m going back to basics.
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Justin Willman: Belt Melt
Blake Vogt invites his old friend Justin Willman to join him in the inventing challenge. Their playful antics wind up being a really strong parlor piece!
Show Review
More Than Slightly Superhuman
British heavyweight mentalist Derren Brown is back on another sold-out U.K. tour with his latest show, Only Human. This review is of a performance in Bromley in April 2025.