May 29: Brooks' Cards
Herbert Brooks opened at Hammerstein’s Theater in New York City on this date in 1905. He was a sensation in vaudeville with his card tricks and his trunk escape.
News
Breaking updates, announcements, and developments across the magic industry.
The Eye
Steven Frayne Brings Magic to talkSPORT
Steven Frayne (formerly known as Dynamo) is performing Up Close and Magical, his first major run of stage performances since his recent health issues. Catch him on talkSPORT.
Almanac
May 19: Blackstone!
Forty-five years ago, in 1980, Harry Blackstone, Jr. opened Blackstone!, his illusion show on Broadway at the Majestic Theater, the start of a 104-performance run
The Eye
Magic in North Korea
Danish Magician Jesper Grønkjær has traveled around the world performing magic where few, if any, other magicians have gone. One of those places is North Korea.
Almanac
May 13: Mysterious Edna
On this day in 1889, magician and ventriloquist Will B. Wood filed a patent for an ingenious levitation harness.
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.
News
May Genii Speak
Mysterious things happen in a magazine. Jim Steinmeyer spells out the magic for May.
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.
The Eye
Paul Draper Performs for “Big Guy” Shaq
Sports and Magic! They’re a surprising pair, but one that always seems to entertain.
The Eye
Tom Cassani’s Iterations
The premise of Tom Cassani’s Iterations is hinted at in the show’s title. In it, Cassani performs the same coin trick over and over but under different conditions and circumstances.