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Reviews
Expert assessments of new tricks, books, gear, and performances.
Book Review
Strolling for Dollars by Jason Bird
A practical playbook from Vegas veteran Jason Bird, that's more business than art
Not Forgotten
Bolt of Lightning
A simple little trick with a nut and a bolt, screwing with the audience’s heads
News
A Day of Magic, for Jack
The magic community comes together to raise $10,000 for animal shelters, while sharing top-tier magic secrets in this day-long session.
Trick Review
Tenyo 2026
Here is a look at the latest Tenyo releases and a round up of the day-long Tokyo festival that also included magic performances.
Book Review
Pop Up Magic by Éric Leblon
A delightfully illustrated guide with commercial routines, novel sleights, and performance ideas
Book Review
The Art of Magic by Ken Trombly
For anyone who loves magic posters, this is Ken Trombly’s gift to you
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