August 24: Thurston's Nostril Expander
In 1926, illusionist Howard Thurston was granted a United States Patent for a “Nostril Expander,” which was marketed as Thurston’s Perfect Breather.
News
Breaking updates, announcements, and developments across the magic industry.
The Eye
Brad Pitt Worked With a Magician on F1 The Movie
The feature had Pitt be deft at cardistry to reflect his gambling experience, and Doncaster magician Greg Chipman was the one who trained him
The Eye
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Becomes a Musical
The metropolitan opera at Manhattan’s Lincoln Center is hosting a musical adaptation of Michael Chabon’s novel, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
The Eye
Simsalabim: The Magical Life of Dr. Schreiber
The German magician Kalanag's story is portrayed in an upcoming German musical titled Simsalabim: Das Magische Leben Des Dr. Schreiber
The Eye
Spectators Experience Magic Differently Than Many Magicians Think
An article in Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts challenges assumptions many magicians hold.
Mailbox
September Mailbox
Those cards in Hofzinser’s machine; that dealer in San Francisco
In Performance
Waikiki’s Magical Parlour
A new magic theater, a slice of paradise in Hawaii
The Eye
NPH, Black Art, and Walmart
It’s back-to-school season and Neil Patrick Harris is in a 15-second spot for Walmart that uses Black Art
The Eye
The Ehrlich Brothers Tour America
German magic duo Andreas and Chris Ehrlich (aka the Ehrlich Brothers) are heading to the United States this fall for their first-ever tour in the country
In Memoriam
William J. “Bill” Bowers: 1926–2025
A remarkable man, seemingly always behind the scenes, famous for his friendshipn.
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.