Spellbound by Magic Castle Expands to Star Princess
Princess Cruise Lines and Magic Castle Enterprises set sail again with Spellbound, a new vaudeville-inspired magic experience debuting on the Star Princess this October.
October 2025
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!
Workshop
Ten Thousand Shows
Some experience, earned the hard way. What does 10,000 hours actually earn you?
In Practice
Spectator Cuts to the Aces
Here is a direct and fun effect that lets you get your audience involved with very satisfying yet surprising results.
Book Review
Redemption by Red Nist
A collection of six short card effects designed to fool other magicians
Features
The Stories Onstage at MAGIC Live
This year's convention was all about “stories.” The shows and lectures gave guests plenty to think about, and plenty more to remember
Staff Picks
Magic Land
The Onosoka family and their famous Tokyo magic shop—their popular tricks, their new customers
Trick Review
No Risk
A smart update to the ring-to-shoelace trick
Book Review
Gold by Guillaume Botta
An unusual volume designed for strolling performers who need effects that deliver lots of magic quickly
Perspectives
Kevin James: The Operation
He appears to cut someone in half—and maybe he does! Here is some fun by the one and only Kevin James…
Trick Review
Bewildering
Maybe you have one of these old gems in the bottom of your magic drawer? Pull it out; there are great moments you can mine.