The $100 Challenge
Our New Orleans magician carefully considers Spider Pen X and Shadow
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Published routines with detailed instruction, performance tips, and insights into effects.
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InstruMental
An impossible mentalism effect that truly... "sings."
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Mental Block
Revisiting an old staple of magic kits but with upgraded look, and some routining tips by Dan Harlan
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Tongue Tied
A fun twist on some balloon magic.
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Play Duh
Fun, crazy, family-friendly. Perfect for kid shows, or anyone who loves a good, solid gag.
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Holding Pattern
A fun and surprising close-up card trick that has a lot of potential.
Staff Picks
Misdirections Magic Shop
Meet the owner and operator of this famous magic shop in San Francisco—a friend to many, and a supporter of the art.
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.
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The Impossible Magic Kit
Experienced magicians have an uneasy relationship with magic kits. For whom is this cigar-box sized assortment of magic intended?
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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.
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Persona
In the black wallet, a packet of cards is printed with various personality attributes. The magician explains that, by spelling various choices offered by the spectator, the spectator’s perfect attribute will be determined.
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The Incredible Floating Pen
Atop a sketch pad, two pieces of folded paper are stood upright and a pen is balanced across the top of the papers. Slowly, the papers are removed, one by one, until the pen is seen floating in the air.