A small golden ball rattles when it's shaken by spectators. But when the magician shakes it, the ball remains silent. We review the Wizard Ball, Dick Barry's latest close-up effect ... Read More

On May 31, 1873, Nate Leipzig was born.

This is an old classic that is based on a quirk in mathematics. You can read it to a friend and have them follow along.

On May 30, 1877, The Great Raymond (Maurice Francois Saunders) is born.

A brilliant concept that works well, Yigal Mesika's Spider Pen is an innovative IT reel that offers new options for experienced workers, and functions as a good general reel for ... Read More

After a fire closed the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame and Magic Museum, recent environmental testing indicates that only exposed surfaces were contaminated, which is good news.

The Society of American Magicians has reached an agreement in principle with John Moehring to become the new Editor-in-Chief of the S. A.M. monthly magazine, M-U-M, effective August 1, 2005.

For beginners, "Magic for Dummies" provides an excellent set of easy tricks that require no complicated sleight of hand and use common objects that are found in homes and offices, ... Read More

If you’ve always thought that good illusions cost hundreds, and even thousands of dollars, magician and designer Andrew Mayne can change your mind. His plans for “The Voodoo Box” offer ... Read More

Magician Don Drake, who is known professionally as Dondrake, is an innovator in the area of black art magic. He recently applied for a patent for his new Moving Wall ... Read More

A story in the Branson Courier discusses how the prominent magician plead guilty to unlawful use of a weapon, third-degree assault on an officer and driving while intoxicated. In return ... Read More

With an impressive career in public television and network news that includes two Emmys, Leslie Danoff independently produced "Saturday at Reuben's," a film that portrays a community of real-life magicians ... Read More

“Saturday at Reuben’s” is a wonderful and refreshing documentary by filmmaker Leslie Danoff that lovingly portrays the true magic behind our art, and shows how it binds us all together.

Rich Ferguson is a busy magic pro who has performed corporate shows for major companies and casinos and is the host and talent for Official Poker, Inc’s Instructional DVD ... Read More

Sun-Times columnist Mark Brown attends and reports back on Jay Marshall's "broken wand ceremony."

Magic Warehouse recently announced a new program that allows customers to trade-in used DVDs for store credit. If you’ve got a DVD that’s gathering dust on a shelf, the program ... Read More

With all this interest in poker these days, a few flourishes with poker chips can attract some attention. For this, Rich Ferguson’s “Official Poker Chip Tricks” DVD offers a comprehensive ... Read More

Lance Burton announced in a recent press release that he is performing for several causes and is unveiling a new theme for his Las Vegas show.

On May 18, 1917, John Nevil Maskelyne passes away.

An easy method to predict a card that your spectator is going to select. You may perform this one with any deck of ordinary cards.

On May 16, 1908, Harry Keller bids farewell to the stage with Howard Thurston at his side. With his retirement, Keller begins the tradition of the "Royal Dynasty of Magic" ... Read More

More magic touch than magic routine, Michael Mode’s Napkin Rose DVD shows how to make attractive paper roses out of cocktail napkins. Mode offers excellent instruction and much insight on ... Read More

The Magic Community mourns Jay Marshall who died on Tuesday at the age of 84. This article in the New York Sun discusses his amazing career.

On May 13, 1980, Blackstone Jr. opened his illusion show on Broadway for a 118-performance run. On May 13, 1976, the great Al Flosso passed away.

This article in the Branson Courier talks about Justin Flom, a 19-year-old who has his own show at the Branson Mall Theatre. Sounds like the teen is creating quite an ... Read More

On May 12, 1994, Lance Burton received the "Mantle of Magic" from Lee Grabel. Harry Keller began the tradition of the "Royal Dynasty of Magic" by choosing Howard Thurston ... Read More

If you've always wanted to perform the "Tossed Out Deck," but wanted to maintain control over the cards, Daryl's "Group Session" offers a great alternative method, as well as a ... Read More

Rich Ferguson's upcoming DVD promises to teach you how to perform flashy stunts that include card spinning, card switching and visual methods for presenting chosen cards. "I wish I could ... Read More

If you’ve been bitten by the magic bug and are starting out in magic, here are five steps to get you on the right path.

103-years-old today, the Society of American Magicians was founded on May 10, 1902.

A potential closer to a card routine, David Regal's "Disposable Deck" promises to let you crush your deck of cards into a tiny ball and toss or pocket it. You ... Read More

On May 9, 1911, the Great Lafayette passed away in a theater fire. Magicians will recognize this event as one where the fire inspectors, in their investigation, uncovered a secret ... Read More

Award-winning magician Diamond Jim Tyler is a true worker and author of the best-selling book and video “Pockets Full of Miracles.” He recently took time out from his busy schedule ... Read More

On this DVD, Diamond Jim Tyler presents several close-up effects that rely on mirrored playing cards (the DVD comes with 20 gimmicks to create your own). The close-up effects offer ... Read More

If you enjoy reading Julian Franklin's "The Business of Magic" column in the IBM's Linking Ring, you'll enjoy listening to them on CD while you walk or drive. Franklin has ... Read More

The Great Lafayette's beloved dog, Beauty, passed away on May 4, 1911. The magician claimed that the dog saved his life when a lion escaped during an illusion, and demanded ... Read More

An easy method to predict a card that your spectator is going to select. The spectator thinks of a number and counts down to that card in a deck. When ... Read More

Magic great Doug Henning was born on May 3, 1947.

An entertaining effect with a built-in message about sharing, Magikraft’s Jumping Jelly Beans is a fine addition to a kid show.