The Art of Magic by Ken Trombly
For anyone who loves magic posters, this is Ken Trombly’s gift to you
Reviews
Expert assessments of new tricks, books, gear, and performances.
Book Review
The Olram File (1990-1993) by Ed Marlo
120 new items from the end of Marlo's career... those in the know will delight
Book Review
The Karmilovich Collection
A sprawling collection of Karmilovich’s material, with some repetition
Book Review
Practice Playbook by Eric Yuhasz
Pro insights and advice on how to practice effectively
Book Review
The Power of Magical Women by Connie Boyd
Connie Boyd collects her profiles of female magicians into a single volume, capturing a slow-but-seismic gender shift
Trick Review
The Trick With a Name
Piff the Magic Dragon offers a smart, easy-to-learn trick in which a spectator’s selected card ends up on the back of their own name tag
Trick Review
The $100 Challenge
A young magician from San Diego gives his thoughts and insights on some new magic
Trick Review
Fast & Loose
A streamlined take on the classic Endless Chain game from Paul Vigil's Classic Fantastic
Trick Review
The Spirit Bell
A Spirit Bell for 2025, Murphy’s update pays tribute to Anverdi but hides modern tech inside a natural-looking prop
Video Review
Davide Fragione Live
David Frangione takes a deep dive into classic routines, bringing some practical tips as well as magic theory.
Book Review
Invisible Choice by Thomas Riboulet
A deep dive into Thomas Riboulet's Invisible Choice principle
Book Review
Cylinder & Coins by Eric Decamps
Eric Decamps' version of John Ramsay's Cylinder and Coins is totally thorough