The Magic of Hope
The Magic of Hope is a humble, paperback collection of story- infused tricks, routines, and thoughts that mean to bring hope and inspiration to their viewers and performers alike.
May 2025
News
Dickens Parlour Theatre
Dickens Parlour Theatre in Ocean View, Delaware grew from a 40-seat garage venue into a 90-seat theater and restaurant hub after the pandemic. Now a nonprofit, it hosts magic, comedy, and music while striving to be a welcoming community space for all.
The Eye
Harry Milas’ Unfair Advantage
Australia-born magician Harry Milas has been performing a standalone show demonstrating how gamblers and con artists use sleight of hand (and other methods) to cheat at cards (and other things).
Almanac
May 10: Chandlee's Lumen-X
Chandlee discovered a new principle in optical effects; he elaborately christened it Lumen-X, and claimed to have almost sold it to Houdini and Thurston.
The Magic Castle
In the Line of Fire
Just after its 62nd anniversary, The Magic Castle narrowly escaped nearby wildfires. Many magicians weren’t as fortunate, sparking a wave of community support and relief efforts.
News
May Genii Speak
Mysterious things happen in a magazine. Jim Steinmeyer spells out the magic for May.
Best In Show
Mila’s Sponge Creations
How real is real? Well, if you need something sculpted—from sushi to cute baby bunnies—Mila can make it.
Almanac
May 4: LeRoy
Jean Henri Servais LeRoy born in 1865. The Belgian wizard is remembered today for his many important inventions and brilliant magic.
Perspectives
Nick Mohammed On Magic
Nick Mohammed is an actor, comedian, and writer. He is perhaps best known for playing Nathan Shelley on the television series, Ted Lasso, but for over a decade, he’s also portrayed his character Mr. Swallow in various performances, including the show, Mr. Swallow: Houdini.
Video Review
Piff the Magic Dragon Regularclass
“How many ‘masters’ do you actually know in the world?” Piff opens his “regularclass” by jumping down from the pedestal and modestly rebranding his sessions, recorded at his residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas.
Perspectives
Bob Higa: An Unexpected Flurry of Amazement
For years Bob Higa was renowned for his brilliant Snowstorm; he did it the old-fashioned way, without high-powered fans or flakes of soapsuds. But his results were always state of the art.
Workshop
Magic Under Pressure
Don’t be surprised if your paramedic uses a bit of magic!