William J. “Bill” Bowers: 1926–2025
A remarkable man, seemingly always behind the scenes, famous for his friendshipn.
News
Breaking updates, announcements, and developments across the magic industry.
In Memoriam
Wayne Dobson: 1957–2025
The popular British magician and television star, an inspiration to audiences around the world
Almanac
August 16: The Legend of the Silk Worm
Talma closed a week of performances at the Manchester Tivoli Theater with her new act, The Legend of the Silk Worm.
Almanac
August 15: Clayton Rawson
Clayton Rawson was born on this day in 1906 in Elyria, New York. He specialized in the “locked room” format—an impossible crime that couldn’t have happened, with the books featuring his magician/detective character, The Great Merlini.
Almanac
August 11: Adelaide Herrmann
Adelaide Herrmann was born in London in 1853, to a Belgian family. She was a successful magician who performed spectacular acts of sleight of hand and illusions.
The Eye
Harry Marvello on a Telephone Box
Richard Wiseman finds an unusual way to "shed light" on a famous magical figure from the early 1900s.
News
August Mailbox
Thoughts on recent features, accidental coincidences, and Genii's new emerging online home.
The Eye
Omaha’s Magic House
Magic inventor David P. Abbott's house is restored for the Omaha Magical Society—thanks to support from one of Abbott's biggest fans.
The Eye
Many Magicians Don’t Like Criss Angel
Angel says it doesn't matter that he's not that popular with magicians.
The Eye
Mystery Novel Set at The Magic Castle
Eli Marks is back investigating a death that takes place right on stage, with Eli standing right beside the victim.
The Eye
Justin Willman: Magic Lover
Not only does he have a new show on Netflix, but he's also back on the road on tour, too.
The Eye
Hypnotism Returns to Bolton
Bolton's comedy stage hypnotist bring the “mind magic” back to the city after a 40 year hiatus.