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.
News
Breaking updates, announcements, and developments across the magic industry.
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.
News
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.
Almanac
June 11: "Day" Vernon
David Frederick Wingfield Verner was born in 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario. We all knew him as Dai Vernon, the insightful, innovative, and influential magician.
The Eye
Sophie Lloyd Found
The famous lady who disguised herself as a man to gain entry to The Magic Circle vanished... and was found.
The Eye
Spectral Science: Visions of the World Beyond
The installation is titled Spectral Science: Visions of the World Beyond and features over 100 artifacts, including some from the William W. Larsen Memorial Library, housed at The Magic Castle, and the SAM.
The Eye
Champions of Magic on Today
Champions of Magic stun Today show anchors with a modern version of a Houdini-esque escape
The Eye
Now You See Me… for the Fourth Time
There's going to be a fourth one! Yes, Now You See Me 4 is in the works!
The Eye
BBC Radio 4: David Berglas & the History of Mentalism
BBC Radio 4’s archive hour recently aired an episode called “Masters of the Impossible,” which centers on David Berglas’ impact on magic and the history of early mentalism.
Almanac
June 2: Mentalism and the Third Reich
German mentalist Erik Jan Hanussen was born in 1889. He died pursuing a dangerous game, exploiting superstition within the Nazi regime.