A Glance Over the Shoulder
Markus Zink shares his idea to use a simple prop in the Paper Balls Over the Head routine.
Secrets
Deep dives into method, theory, and trick mechanics—for members only.
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Eric Jones
From cruise ship performances, to being “at the ready,” to magic with coins.
Magicana
Slow Filtration
A single coin slowly melts through the surface of the table before landing with an audible clang in a metal bowl held beneath the tabletop.
Magicana
Around the World in 60 Days
Reaching out to an international group of friends creates a wonderful collection of global magic.
Magicana
Resonancia (Simplified)
A rising card routine with a practical method and an intriguing presentation.
Magicana
The Power to Find Cards
A spectator is given the intuition to find both a freely named and a selected card from a shuffled deck.
Magicana
Mentholism
The spectator’s cigarette starts to smell and taste of menthol instead of tobacco.
Workshop
Stylish Characters in Conversation: Character Develops Slowly
Your character should drive every choice you make and your choices should inform your character.
Workshop
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Pete McCabe explains how to make an audience love a trick like you do.
Workshop
Tales From the Secret Diaries of Kid Show Magicians
Sometimes things go very right, sometimes, not so much.
In Practice
Floorwave (Brainwave Followup)
A version of Brainwave following The Great Merlini’s performance, as described in a Clayton Rawson murder mystery.
In Practice
Inventing Magic: With Jeki Yoo
A fun conversation that sparks an analog-forward, pop-up idea.