Maestro by John Shryock
John Shryock presents thirteen of his professional close-up pieces
Reviews
Expert assessments of new tricks, books, gear, and performances.
Best In Show
Primal Gimcrack
Coins turned into magic by Craig Ousterling
Video Review
Alex Latorre Live
Artifical intelligence meets mentalism! Alex Latorre uses the very latest technology to impressive effect.
Video Review
Luis Olmedo Masterclass
FISM World Champion Luis Olmedo teaches sleight of hand tips. Yes, he really is that good.
Book Review
Gibecière Volume 20, Number 2
The 20th anniversary issue of Gibecière has more pages, more articles, and more expert contributors than any previous issue
Book Review
Redemption by Red Nist
A collection of six short card effects designed to fool other magicians
Book Review
Marlo's Magazines (6 Volumes) by Ed Marlo
The collected volumes of Marlo’s Magazine aren’t casual reads—they’re deep dives into the mind of Edward Marlo, one of card magic’s greatest thinkers.
Trick Review
No Risk
A smart update to the ring-to-shoelace trick
Trick Review
Cosmos
A pocket-sized Bluetooth printer creates real-time predictions, giving magicians a powerful but practice-heavy tool for custom routines
Book Review
Nick Diffatte’s Sub-Genius Center Tear
Reviving a classic mentalism move with a smoother, more natural peek
Trick Review
ProKito Coin Box
A beautiful Okito Box comes with some clever new effects
Staff Picks
Magic Land
The Onosoka family and their famous Tokyo magic shop—their popular tricks, their new customers