The First Thing You Say
What is the first thing you say when your performance begins? It sounds obvious, but don't underestimate the power of your opening line.
Secrets
Deep dives into method, theory, and trick mechanics—for members only.
Workshop
Restaurant Residencies
Discussing restaurant performance with two professionals.
Magicana
Slow Motion Cards Across
This lovely Slow Motion Cards Across by Larry Jennings is a sneak preview of Richard Kaufman's forthcoming book, Mr. Jennings Takes it Tough.
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Justin Willman: Belt Melt
Blake Vogt invites his old friend Justin Willman to join him in the inventing challenge. Their playful antics wind up being a really strong parlor piece!
In Practice
Tony Chang Vanishes a Dime
“You know, a lot of times when people see a magic trick, they think it is a puzzle. But the more important question is, can a puzzle be magic? I’m going to show you an optical illusion, it’s like a puzzle. And I’m going to make it magical. This might sound the same, but it’s actually different.”
In Practice
Tony Chang Vanishes a Dime
“You know, a lot of times when people see a magic trick, they think it is a puzzle. But the more important question is, can a puzzle be magic? I’m going to show you an optical illusion, it’s like a puzzle. And I’m going to make it magical. This might sound the same, but it’s actually different.”
Workshop
Magic Under Pressure
Don’t be surprised if your paramedic uses a bit of magic!
Workshop
“You Wanna See Something Weird?”
(Or, How to Get Good Fast.) I have a secret method to improve my magic quickly: I street perform. But it’s not exactly what you’re thinking.
In Practice
Patrick Page’s Continuous Do As I Do
The routine was superb for its clarity and repetition. The trick seemed to defy any explanation. Yet it only required a double lift!
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Jay Sankey: Candles & Zip Ties
Blake brings on Canadian magician Jay Sankey to play around with the secret package that they mailed to each other.
Magicana
The Things Spectators Don’t See
OK, you get a finger-cramping break this month as Richard Kaufman explores two delightful great tricks that are approachable and easy to do.
Magicana
Unknown Vernon
Are there enough superlatives to be tossed in Dai Vernon’s direction? The answer is no. I had the pleasure of sitting with The Professor on many occasions and each and every time I learned something new.
Workshop
When Words Bridge Worlds
Words can be ambiguous. As magicians, we can create dual realities in a performance where words can deploy multiple identities.