Lying Through Your Teeth
A guide for being a little more dishonest—when you need to be.
March 2025
VOL. 88, NO. 3
Workshop
The Joy of Dropping
Dropping is part of life, failure is imperative to improvement
Almanac
March 12: Lafayette
On March 12, 1904, Lafayette completed the week with his new show at the Avenue Theater in Detroit. He featured a spectacle called The Bride of Thibet (later The Lion’s Bride).
The Eye
Solving a 400-Year-Old Card Trick
10-year-old helps his dad figure out the mystery to performing 400-yea- old card trick.
Almanac
March 9: "This is Your Life!"
On March 9 1960, Ralph Edwards surprised Harry Blackstone Sr. with the words, “This is Your Life!”
The Eye
The Magic Castle and the Los Angeles Fires
Flames from the LA fires come dangerously close to The Magic Castle. Magicians and staff jump into action to protect The Castle.
Almanac
March 7: City Lights
City Lights, Charlie Chaplin’s masterful film comedy, premiered across America on this date in 1931. Which magician was cast to co-star?
The Eye
Mistie Knight on Next Level Chef
Mistie Knight, one half of the magic duo Kyle and Mistie, is a contestant on Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef.
Features
Why We Rewrite History
History gets rewritten all the time. That’s what makes it worth reading.
Features
Helen Coghlan, Penn & Teller's Undefeated Opponent
Helen Coghlan plays their game with her own priorities, her own attitude, and her own experience in the world of magic.
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: Lisa Menna
Lisa Menna is no stranger to magic—and yes, she uses her powers for good. She's formed a not-for-profit organization called Cause to Wonder, and through it, she has changed perceptions by using magic to intrigue her audiences and deliver important messages.
Magicana
The Elusive Coins to Glass
R. Paul Wilson’s unconventional handling for a classic coins-to-glass routine. A smart, pretty, elegant effect.