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.
Perspectives
Essays and opinion pieces from across the spectrum of magical thinking.
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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.
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Leah Orleans: Love On Your Own Terms
At first glance, it may feel like a familiar routine. But you should look a little closer, and you'll see how truly transformational it really is.
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Silent Manipulators In Conversation
Alex Boyce and Matt Holtzclaw discuss how audiences gradually learn the rhythm of their silent acts—birds and cigarettes—often staying just ahead, but delightfully misled.
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The Chamber of Secrets: Thayer’s Greatest Solid Through Solid
Liberty Larsen now performs her great-grandfather William Larsen, Sr.’s classic Thayer block-through-glass illusion using his original 1940s prop and script. This enduring piece, refined over decades, continues to captivate audiences and honor the Larsen family legacy.
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The Chamber of Secrets: Thayer’s Greatest Solid Through Solid
Liberty Larsen now performs her great-grandfather William Larsen, Sr.’s classic Thayer block-through-glass illusion using his original 1940s prop and script. This enduring piece, refined over decades, continues to captivate audiences and honor the Larsen family legacy.
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Nick Mohammed, On Magic
Nick Mohammed is an actor, comedian, and writer. He is perhaps best known for playing Nathan Shelley on the television series, Ted Lasso, but for over a decade, he’s also portrayed his character Mr. Swallow in various performances, including the show, Mr. Swallow: Houdini.
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Bob Higa: An Unexpected Flurry of Amazement
For years Bob Higa was renowned for his brilliant Snowstorm; he did it the old-fashioned way, without high-powered fans or flakes of soapsuds. But his results were always state of the art.
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Jen Kramer: A Childhood Dream All Grown Up
Childhood dreams come to life on a Las Vegas stage for Jen Kramer.
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Voices of the Past
When all we have from magicians of the past are anecdotes from books, perhaps a few photographs, or posters, and, of course, the tricks they created, it is far too easy to forget that they were real people.
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Sleightly Astonishing
This month begins our exploration with a wide range of four themes including a look back to Ed Mishell, and vistiing a magic shop.