Voices on hot topics in the magic world.
Jason Bishop’s touring illusion show often earns compliments for the magician’s wry humor and his modern, “un-theatrical” style onstage. No one’s accused him of devoting himself to the classics, but his floating sphere mystery is classically mysterious.
In his new column, a law professor and lifelong magic enthusiast reveals the most powerful secret every magician already has—one that weighs nothing, works anywhere, and requires no sleight of hand. Welcome to a conversation about magic, stories, and connection.
“It’s not about tricks,” he says, “it’s about holding the room—even when everything goes wrong.”
Magic depends on reality to make the impossible feel real. In this piece, a magician-philosopher explores how magic can awaken us from nihilism.
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.
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.
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.