Steve Martin, Card Tricks, and Murder
Steve Martin dusts off his card-handling from his magician days in for Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building
News
Breaking updates, announcements, and developments across the magic industry.
Almanac
October 16: Peter Godfrey
Peter Godfrey was born on this day in 1899
Almanac
October 4: The Floating (Toilet) Ball
On this day in 1946, magic dealer Joe Karson filed a U.S. patent for an “Illusion Apparatus,” marketed under the name of Zombie, the floating ball.
Almanac
October 1: Clippo
In the October 1937 Linking Ring, William H. Wilson (Will de Seive) advertised his trick, Clippo.
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Chronicling Magicians and Their Audiences
The distinguished historian and author discusses his unique approach to magic's past in The Magic Book Podcast.
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The Rhapsody Theater
Ricardo Rosenkranz’s beautiful, magical theater in Chicago features top-tier talent presented in a lavish theatrical setting
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The 2025 Milbourne Christopher Awards Ceremony
The Milbourne Christopher Awards celebrate excellence, originality, and leadership in the magical arts.
News
Penn & Teller Become Magic Circle Members
The Bad Boys of magic make good. During their anniversary tour in London, the magic pair receive high honors!
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October Genii Speak
Celebrities watching Genii contributors; Ask for it at your magic shop!
Mailbox
October Mailbox
A voice of experience; Gresham corrected; the Die Box celebrated
The Eye
The Greatest Illusion: A Documentary in the Making
Norwegian magician and illusionist Alexx Alexxander is the subject of a new documentary
The Eye
The Muppets on Broadway, With Magic!
Magician Rob Lake brings his Broadway debut to the Broadhurst Theatre this holiday season, joined on stage by none other than The Muppets