Gibecière Volume 20, Number 2
The 20th anniversary issue of Gibecière has more pages, more articles, and more expert contributors than any previous issue
Reviews
Expert assessments of new tricks, books, gear, and performances.
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
Book Review
Gold by Guillaume Botta
An unusual volume designed for strolling performers who need effects that deliver lots of magic quickly
Not Forgotten
Bewildering
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
Artemis
What should be an amazing visual trick, a full card appearing “sandwich-style” between two frames of cards, may be just a little too tricky for a dependable product
Video Review
Sleights & Stories By Javi Benitez
This is the recording of a live workshop filmed earlier this year at MagiFest in Columbus, Ohio. Javi Benitez is a charismatic, energetic, and very thoughtful performer