In the Spotlight
Chris Carter is clearly a seasoned professional and his book is full of worthwhile insight for the aspiring stage mentalist.
Reviews
Expert assessments of new tricks, books, gear, and performances.
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.
Video Review
Siegfried Tieber Masterclass
This is something well off the beaten path for most performers: a lecture series on memory demonstrations.
Video Review
Nikola Arkane LIVE
Even if you love magic, if you don’t have children of your own, you might not see much kid magic. And, you can forget how fun it can be.
Video Review
Blank Spaces
Dani DaOrtiz is arguably one of the finest living card magicians. In addition to creating astonishing magic, he has enough quirky charm that you would enjoy listening to him read the phone book… probably in Spanish.
Video Review
Justin Higham Masterclass
This Masterclass is an extended two-part session between Justin Higham and Andi Gladwin, who efficiently steers the proceedings with this “underground” creator.
Video Review
Art of Wonder: The Magic of Bill Goodwin
Bill Goodwin, respected magician and lecturer, is the focus of a collection of his exceptional close-up card magic.
Book Review
Fu Manchu: Una Vida para la Magia
David Bamberg's famous book, Illusion Show, published originally in 1988, is now in Spanish. Here is why English-readers should rush to buy this edition.
Not Forgotten
Double “X”
Maybe you have one of these old gems in the bottom of your magic drawer? Pull it out; there are great moments you can mine.
Trick Review
The Impossible Magic Kit
Experienced magicians have an uneasy relationship with magic kits. For whom is this cigar-box sized assortment of magic intended?
Trick Review
ATA Case Trip Over Trunk
The photo suggests a full-sized trunk, suitable for a person. In fact, it’s a 6-by-6-by-10-inch miniature, beautifully 3D printed to look like the real thing and sit on your magic table.