Sleightly Astonishing, August 2025
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.
Perspectives
Essays and opinion pieces from across the spectrum of magical thinking.
Perspectives
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.
Perspectives
Silent Manipulators in Conversation: Words and Actions
How two silent manipulators handle the "conversation" with an audience through action and words.
Perspectives
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.
Perspectives
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
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.
Perspectives
Sleightly Astonishing, June 2025
Jim Hagy explores an artful, deft way of discussing secrets; shines a spotlight on Harold Rice's artistry.
Perspectives
A Small Tale of Resilience
Ben Winn shares an overlooked tale about a diligent team of magicians.
Perspectives
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.
Perspectives
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.
Perspectives
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.
Perspectives
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.