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
October 2025
Staff Picks
Magic Land
The Onosoka family and their famous Tokyo magic shop—their popular tricks, their new customers
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.
Features
Una Vida Para La Magia, An Appreciation
A pair of excerpts from the Spanish-edition of David Bamberg’s autobiography, with an appreciation from Roberto Mansilla.
Features
Living the Dream
Mat Franco’s family magic show celebrates a 10-year Vegas run at The Linq, and Genii finds how what he’s been up to since winning AGT.
Features
Stan Allen on MAGIC Live
How do you plan a magic extravaganza for 1,600 magicians in Las Vegas? Stan Allen shares insights on his ideas and inspirations.