Perspectives

Exposing Herbert Albini’s Exposures

One of the highest-paid magicians in early vaudeville was Herbert Albini—a name you may have heard. But he wasn't beloved; and he annoyed his colleagues.

Jason Bishop: Mysterious Poetry on the Stage

Jason Bishop’s touring illusion show often earns compliments for the magician’s wry humor and his modern, “un-theatrical” style onstage. No one’s accused him of devoting himself to the classics, but his floating sphere mystery is classically mysterious.

Sleightly Astonishing

In his new column, a law professor and lifelong magic enthusiast reveals the most powerful secret every magician already has—one that weighs nothing, works anywhere, and requires no sleight of hand. Welcome to a conversation about magic, stories, and connection.