The Chamber of Secrets: Robert-Houdin’s Light and Heavy Chest

John’s love for collecting began when he received a vintage mini-die box as a gift. He followed Mark Wilson from Texas to Los Angeles in the 1960s, and is today a world-renowned illusion builder.

Dustin’s byline first appeared in Genii in 2002 and was a regular contributor by 2004. The magazine’s associate editor from 2014 to 2024, he was its interim editor during 2022. He retired in 2024.