Dreams Come True
A card mystery that you actually build right in front of your audience.
March 2025
VOL. 88, NO. 3
In Performance
Marvyn’s Magic Theater
Marvyn's Magic Theatre was created on a dare; and opened in the fall of 2019. This lovely theatre, in La Quinta, CA offers an intimate theatre experience.
In Performance
The Magic Castle: The Return of Ivan
Great performers have come and gone at The Magic Castle. Shawn McMaster celebrates the return of Ivan Amodei, a Castle favorite
Trick Review
The $100 Challenge
We gave a young magician $100 to buy some current magic. See what tickled his fancy and what he thought of his purchases.
Voices
The Boundaries of Magic Are Not Real
When we create categories, we may be limiting our creativity
Voices
Why Everything You Know Is a Lie
What are we actually talking about?
Workshop
The Name Game
Look, sometimes you just can’t understand your volunteer.
Perspectives
The Chamber of Secrets: Robert-Houdin’s Light and Heavy Chest
Robert-Houdin’s legendary Light and Heavy Chest
Perspectives
Learn a Fourth Trick
New material may be the solution to your problems
Perspectives
Patrick Davis: Sweet Dreams at the Close-Up Table
The trick that you’ll be thinking about tomorrow
News
March Genii Speak
Setting you up for March surprises, with guest commentary from our editors.
Book Review
The Particle System
This innovative new system from Joshua Jay revolutionizes memorized deck magic. It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced stack worker or have never attempted to use a memorized deck before. There's something for everyone.