Ten Thousand Shows
Some experience, earned the hard way. What does 10,000 hours actually earn you?
October 2025
Book Review
Redemption by Red Nist
A collection of six short card effects designed to fool other magicians
Book Review
Marlo's Magazines (6 Volumes) by Ed Marlo
The collected volumes of Marlo’s Magazine aren’t casual reads—they’re deep dives into the mind of Edward Marlo, one of card magic’s greatest thinkers.
News
October Genii Speak
Celebrities watching Genii contributors; Ask for it at your magic shop!
Trick Review
No Risk
A smart update to the ring-to-shoelace trick
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: Mac King
Piqued by our questions, Mac King discusses meeting someone with magic, and dinner with Max
Viewpoints
Café avec Alexandra Duvivier
The amazing French magician talks about how she doesn’t talk about herself
Trick Review
Cosmos
A pocket-sized Bluetooth printer creates real-time predictions, giving magicians a powerful but practice-heavy tool for custom routines
Voices
Learning From Darwin
Reflections on a long-distance phone call, and the lasting influence of a master magician
Mailbox
October Mailbox
A voice of experience; Gresham corrected; the Die Box celebrated
Workshop
Negotiating
Establishing agreement, avoiding adversity. We learn this age-old skill from a seasoned pro