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.
News
Breaking updates, announcements, and developments across the magic industry.
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.
The Eye
It’s Open House Off-Broadway
A new play, Open, centers on a woman call The Magician to attempt the impossible.
News
August Genii Speak
Beautiful photos; pigs as performers; in thrall to our magic dealers. Welcome to our August issue!
Almanac
July 26: Max Auzinger
Max Auzinger was born on this day in 1839; he accidentally discovered the principle of Black Art as he was working on a play.
Almanac
July 23: The Arch-Exposer
Angelo Lewis, a British lawyer, was born on this day in 1839. As an amateur conjurer, he wrote in children’s magazines and magic books using the now-famous nom de plume, Professor Hoffmann.