The Algorithm by Yves Doumergue and Xavier Decoret
Despite a shuffled deck and randomly drawn cards, the Algorithm predicts card positions and orders without a miss.
Reviews
Expert assessments of new tricks, books, gear, and performances.
Book Excerpt
‘Out of the Blue’ Excerpt: Note Pad
Clever magic from a mysterious magazine.
Trick Review
Synaptic by Conjuring Lab
Is this slick multi-purpose (mini computer!) gadget the right answer for your mentalism magic?
Book Review
‘Exposing Houdini: 52 Lost Glass Plate Negatives’ by Charles Greene III
How can there be never-before published photos of Houdini?
Book Review
‘Hexalabim The Book’ and ‘Hexalabim The 2nd Book’ by Franz Kaslatter
Two for the price of one! Here’s a review of two books full of unique items, from linking rings, to origami predictions, to puzzles and tricks involving food.
Book Review
‘A Strenuous Career’ by Bruce J. Averbook and David E. Haversat
The personal challenge and advertisement scrapbook by the Great One. A must for Houdini collectors.
Book Review
‘Houdini’s Library: Inside the Spellbinding Collections of the Great Illusionist’ by Eric Colleary
Proof of one man’s passion and pursuit to preserve magic history.
Book Review
‘Architect of the Mind’ by Drew Backenstoss
Taking a look at “self-working mentalistm” and navigating the balance between process and presentation.
Book Review
‘Knytkalas’ by Tom Stone
A potluck pick of ten great tricks beautifully bundled as a wonderful new book by Tom Stone.
Book Review
‘Final Degree’ by John Guastaferro
Taking a look at the third installment; packed with card magic, and there’s something for everyone.
Trick Review
The $100 Challenge
This young close-up magician chooses two interactive magic tricks to review for Genii.
Not Forgotten
I’ll Start Again!
Don’t write off this classic trick with one of the all-time classic sleights. Magic moments don’t grow old.