Silent Manipulators in Conversation: Wonderfully Incorrect
So how do you create the sensation of magic? How do you get to that place on stage?
Perspectives
Essays and opinion pieces from across the spectrum of magical thinking.
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The Genii Questionnaire: David Regal
Confronted by our quiz, the magician/author abandons Hot Rod and wonders about Lisa Noonan.
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Eric Buss: Spring Snake Symphony
Just when is too far, too far? Well, Eric Buss shows us just what it means to carry a thing, all the way through, to the very, very end.
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Sleightly Astonishing
Jim Hagy looks at how you think about magic when you watch others perform; and he takes a look at the friendship of Karl Germain and Paul Fleming.
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When Magic Shops Disappear
As Teller reflects on how the magic shops of his youth in Philadelphia, we can see how these magical spaces provided way more that just magic tricks.
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: Billy Kidd
Billy Kidd regularly tours the globe performing her creative and irreverent style of magic. She takes a break from her busy schedule to answer our questionnaire.
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Silent Manipulators in Conversation: Words and Actions
How two silent manipulators handle the "conversation" with an audience through action and words.
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Inés: A Torn and Restored Origin Story
While performing her Torn and Restored Card, Inés recalls falling in love with magic instantly when she saw the trick as a child.
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The Chamber of Secrets: The Card Automation
A card is named by an audience member, and that very card mysteriously rises out of this beautiful and ornate box.
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Rich Sommer, On Magic
Rich Sommer is an actor best known for playing Harry Crane on Mad Men. And, he has more than just a passing interest in magic.
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Sleightly Astonishing
Jim Hagy explores an artful, deft way of discussing secrets; shines a spotlight on Harold Rice's artistry.
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A Small Tale of Resilience
Ben Winn shares an overlooked tale about a diligent team of magicians.