Play Duh
Fun, crazy, family-friendly. Perfect for kid shows, or anyone who loves a good, solid gag.
Reviews
Expert assessments of new tricks, books, gear, and performances.
Trick Review
Holding Pattern
A fun and surprising close-up card trick that has a lot of potential.
Book Review
Animal Wizards: Two Volumes
A groundbreaking set of books exploring the complicated relationship of animals and their human partners.
Book Review
Practicing the Art of Magic
A musician's approach on how to improve your magic practice.
Book Review
The Retreat Gift Pack (Egypt)
A limited edition gift pack that includes three unique booklets from Ben Seidman, Shawn Farquhar, and John Guastaferro.
Book Review
Devil's Tarot
Card tricks with Tarot cards, this book will still teach you simple, affordable, and effective techniques.
Book Review
Second Wind: A Book of Old Magic Made New
A charming book of classic routines, but with new modern twists.
Book Review
Todd Karr's Bibliography of Magic
Compiled by Todd Karr, this multi-volume 1762-page set features details of over 23,000 conjuring works from around the globe from 1584 to 2025.
Show Review
A Revealing Portrait: Asi Wind is More Than Magic
He's back with a new show, More Than Magic. It's personal, it's revealing. It's about making choices and finding magic.
Book Review
In the Spotlight
Chris Carter is clearly a seasoned professional and his book is full of worthwhile insight for the aspiring stage mentalist.
Book Review
52 Farewells
Geoff Latta was an influential underground New York card scene. Here is a detailed, and loving tribute that preserves Latta’s work.
Book Review
Mosaic
This book by Christian Scherer will be a polarizing one. It’s a remarkable collection of original and creative takes on classic routines. But the features that will suck some people in will lead others to put it down in frustration.