The Hand & The Eye
There’s a new magic establishment coming to Chicago, and this one is making its home on the Magnificent Mile.
News
Breaking updates, announcements, and developments across the magic industry.
In Memoriam
Eberhard Riese: 1951–2025
A friend and mentor to so many, we bid farewell to this great legend of magic.
The Eye
Brooklyn’s Secret Magic Show
Hold on to your watch! There’s a new magic show in New York City, and this one is in Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens neighborhood.
The Eye
The 2025 Milbourne Christopher Foundation Awards
These are awards that encourage "excellence, originality, and leadership in the magical arts." They were created to elevate and maintain conjuring as an artistic endevor.
The Eye
The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh, a comedic play that reimagines the lives of three of Britain’s comedy heroes—Eric Morecambe, Bob Monkhouse, and the fez-wearing magician Tommy Cooper—has finished its West End run and is now touring throughout the U.K.
The Eye
Singapore’s The Magic Bar
The Magic Bar, a close-up bar experience in Singapore, has been around since 2023 and recently got a write-up in The Straits Times.
In Performance
Aiden Sinclair’s Underground
A speakeasy hidden away in the Colorado mountain resort welcomes guests into its subterranean theater.
In Memoriam
Curtis Kam: 1960–2025
Curtis Kam, world-renowned magician and cherished mentor, passed away April 17, 2025. He shaped the lives and careers of countless magicians around the globe.
Almanac
June 22: Houdini Supersedes
On this day in 1922, Harry and Bess Houdini celebrated their anniversary by hosting Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his wife, Lady Doyle, at a Broadway performance.
In Performance
The Chicago Magic Lounge
A hidden gem in the Windy City focused on creating magical experiences for the public. Learn more about what makes this club so special.
Almanac
June 21: Willard II
Robert Maroney Willard, who performed as the second Willard the Wizard, died by suicide in 1914.
Almanac
June 18: Blooming Rose
On this day in 1946, John Petrie of the Petrie-Lewis Company filed a patent for his mechanical blooming rose bush.