Coffee with Derren Brown
“It’s not about tricks,” he says, “it’s about holding the room—even when everything goes wrong.”
Viewpoints
Voices on hot topics in the magic world.
Voices
What a German Philosopher Might Tell You About Your Audiences
Magic depends on reality to make the impossible feel real. In this piece, a magician-philosopher explores how magic can awaken us from nihilism.
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: Topas
Topas, the multiple FISM-award winning magician, a specialist in sleight-of-hand and stage magic, has amazed audiences around the world with his creative approach to the art. This spring, he premieres his new show in his native Germany.
Viewpoints
Eclectica: The Search for an Audience & The Value of Individuality
A chance phone alert sparks reflections on a lifetime in magic—from first tricks for friends to London’s vibrant scene today. Finding your voice, performing for real people, and chasing the thrill—that’s the journey. And yes, the card still needs to get to the top.
Viewpoints
Eclectica: The Search for an Audience & The Value of Individuality
A chance phone alert sparks reflections on a lifetime in magic—from first tricks for friends to London’s vibrant scene today. Finding your voice, performing for real people, and chasing the thrill—that’s the journey. And yes, the card still needs to get to the top.