‘Starting Fires’ by Alexander Hansford
A neat set of three booklets—perfect for those getting into card magic. Fun. Easy to learn. Deeply fooling.
Reviews
Expert assessments of new tricks, books, gear, and performances.
Book Review
‘GiSulHak: The Art of Conjuring by Chi-Yong Song,’ Translated, Edited, and Annotated by Won-il Kim
An early Korean conjuring book that is surprisingly “young.”
Book Review
‘Çerca’ by Robert Mansilla
Solid material from a working pro’s formal close-up repertoire that gives is both the “how” and the “why.”
Trick Review
‘Tarot Ex Machina’ by Bob Farmer
This special deck of tarot deck, that comes with a huge instructional manual, will set you up nicely for making major miracles.
Trick Review
Pixx by Tom Stone
A mentalism packet effect that packs in clever exploration of a clever principle.
Best In Show
The Neat Review
Discovering the art journal that explores the crossovers between magic, sleight-of-hand, and art.
Staff Picks
Eagle Magic
Owner of the oldest brick and mortar magic shop invites us in for a visit.
Video Review
Tom Stone Masterclass
A wide-ranging, creative lecture that is enjoyable and inspires.
Video Review
Wolfgang Moser Masterclass
Thoughtful routines using classic plots and effective methods. And pochettes.
Book Excerpt
‘Enjoy!’ Book Excerpt: Mind Reading Class
An early look at a forthcoming book to be published by Genii Enterprises.
Trick Review
The $100 Challenge
What does our guest reviewer think of these new parlor magic tricks?
Book Review
‘Houdini: The Man Who Died Twice’ by Larrian Gillespie
Taking another look at the famous magician’s untimely death. Was it what we thought it was?