Secrets

Deep dives into method, theory, and trick mechanics—for members only.

Video Review

Siegfried Tieber Masterclass

This is something well off the beaten path for most performers: a lecture series on memory demonstrations.

James Alan

Video Review

Siegfried Tieber Masterclass

This is something well off the beaten path for most performers: a lecture series on memory demonstrations.

James Alan

Workshop

Variety Art’s Place in Magic

Magicians declare that the jugglers always “kill” at magic conventions. My first thought is, of course they do. Not because they are better, but because they are different.

Lindsay Benner

Workshop

Variety Art’s Place in Magic

Magicians declare that the jugglers always “kill” at magic conventions. My first thought is, of course they do. Not because they are better, but because they are different.

Lindsay Benner

In Practice

My Take on the Tabled Faro Shuffle

Sara Rodríguez offers her observations and insights on this elusive shuffle; and why it is sometimes important to pursue a challenge, for the pure joy of it.

Sara Rodríguez

In Practice

My Take on the Tabled Faro Shuffle

Sara Rodríguez offers her observations and insights on this elusive shuffle; and why it is sometimes important to pursue a challenge, for the pure joy of it.

Sara Rodríguez

Secrets

Thinking Under Pressure

It’s OK: Your subconscious is doing the hard work. And as it works quietly in the background, it saves the day with great ideas, in your time of need.

Rafael Benatar

Secrets

Thinking Under Pressure

It’s OK: Your subconscious is doing the hard work. And as it works quietly in the background, it saves the day with great ideas, in your time of need.

Rafael Benatar

In Practice

From a House of Cards: A Genii Gem

Here's a terrific trick originally published in Genii by Judson Brown and Charlier Miller with a fun, Sadowitz twist.

Jerry Sadowitz

In Practice

From a House of Cards: A Genii Gem

Here's a terrific trick originally published in Genii by Judson Brown and Charlier Miller with a fun, Sadowitz twist.

Jerry Sadowitz

In Practice

Inventing Magic with Jim Steinmeyer: Do Not Pass Go

Genii's Jim Steinmeyer joins Blake Vogt and pair tackle a old plot and elevate it to new heights building both routining, and an ending.

Blake Vogt

In Practice

Inventing Magic with Jim Steinmeyer: Do Not Pass Go

Genii's Jim Steinmeyer joins Blake Vogt and pair tackle a old plot and elevate it to new heights building both routining, and an ending.

Blake Vogt

Workshop

A Day in the Life of a Traveling Illusion Show

Get the real work on what it takes to set up and tear down a full-evening touring illusion show.

Jason Bishop

Workshop

A Day in the Life of a Traveling Illusion Show

Get the real work on what it takes to set up and tear down a full-evening touring illusion show.

Jason Bishop

Workshop

20 x 3 > 60

The math just doesn't add up. Shorter shows should be simpler, but surprisingly, it's harder than you think.

David Kaye

Workshop

20 x 3 > 60

The math just doesn't add up. Shorter shows should be simpler, but surprisingly, it's harder than you think.

David Kaye

In Practice

Dictionary Test

This routine checks every box for a professional piece: it hits hard, it takes up no space, it can be done at any point in the show, requires almost no setup, and lets you move around the stage.

Roberto Mansilla

In Practice

Dictionary Test

This routine checks every box for a professional piece: it hits hard, it takes up no space, it can be done at any point in the show, requires almost no setup, and lets you move around the stage.

Roberto Mansilla

In Practice