I would have loved to attend this magical yard sale. As we wrote about in an earlier story, Wayne Alan held a yard sale featuring stage illusions, close-up and stage ... Read More

Penn Jillette is in the news with his new movie, "The Aristocrats." Along with comedian Paul Provenza, Jillete asked over a hundred comedians to deliver and analyze a crude show-biz ... Read More

How's this for timing? Just after we reviewed Doc Eason's DVD, he's in the news with his Snowmagical Family Fun Fest, this week, in Snowmass Village, Colorado. These articles in ... Read More

Think of bar magic and Doc Eason is one of the first names to come to mind. And if you can't see him live, his DVD, "...after all these years..." ... Read More

Week two in Criss Angel's televised series on A&E, he performs a spectacular escape in the vein of Houdini and lies on a bed of nails. I'm either warming up ... Read More

Fantastic week at the Magic Castle with Rich Bloch, Dale Salwak and Amos Levkovitch in the Palace and Andrew Goldenhersh and Dirk Holtkotte in the Parlour. The well-rounded Palace show ... Read More

According to this article, British "psychological illusionist" Derren Brown is revitalizing British magic, delivering a younger, upscale audience to a genre that broadcasters had left for dead. The article says ... Read More

On October 7, 8 and 9, 2005, the Cannon's Great Escapes 3rd Annual Escape Artists Convention will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California. Entertainers will include: Dean Gunnarson, ... Read More

This column in Columbus Alive questions whether Criss Angel is "the new Houdini," as mentioned in his press materials, and if he is making unsubstantiated claims about his magical powers.

A writer with the Boston Herald generally liked Criss Angel's show. He says that the show is "entertaining largely in spite of him."

Imagine a deck of high-quality Bicycle playing cards that has been completely reversed-the white areas are now black and the colors are white-and you have the striking Black Tiger Deck. ... Read More

Criss Angel's long-awaited Mindfreak magic special aired on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 on A&E. Was the magic great? Was the show good for magic? We analyze.

Another great week at the Castle with Fred Moore and Handsome Jack in the Parlour and Mark Haslam, Michael Grassi and Danny Cole in the Palace.

The second MINDvention will take place from November 13th-15th, 2005 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Key performers taking part include Banachek, Lee Earle and Larry ... Read More

Illusionist Wayne Alan will host, at his home, a yard sale featuring stage illusions, close-up and stage magic, books, posters and memorabilia. It will be held Saturday, July 23, 2005-10:00 ... Read More

Yet another article about Criss Angel, this one in the Kansas City Star, promoting his upcoming show on Wednesday, on A&E. The writer reacts to Angel's performance of the Hindu ... Read More

This article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette discusses A&E's "Criss Angel Mindfreak" (10 p.m. Wednesday), a new series hosted by a "magician/musician with long black hair, clad in leather and with ... Read More

This article in The Times-Picayune profiles Harry Anderson and his new show in New Orleans, "Wise Guy."

For card manipulators and those who need to steal cards during their routines, Tony Clark's Ultra Card Dropper securely holds cards until you need them and works like a charm.

Fantastic week at Hollywood's Magic Castle with Alfonso in the Close-up Room; Fred Moore, David Deeble and the hilarious Dana Daniels in the Palace; and Brian Gillis holding court in ... Read More

For kid performers, Greg Hamilton's book offers a wealth of entertaining ideas to use the Rabbit in the Hat Puppet in their acts. If you want to create a fun ... Read More

This article in the Austin Daily Herald profiles magician Adam Perry, who escaped from five sets of handcuffs while submerged in a swimming pool to entertain at the 2005 Spamtown ... Read More

Will the mysterious death of Chung Ling Soo, who died performing the bullet catch, finally be solved in Edinburgh? This August, the New York-based Flying Carpet Theatre Company will be ... Read More

This article in The Courier News profiles magician Arthur Trace, who recently won the Audience Choice award and Gold Medal at hte recent IBM convention in Reno. For more background ... Read More

This article in the Messenger-Inquirer profiles cardiac surgeon and magician Dr. John Powell who revived a fellow Southwest Airlines passenger whose heart had nearly stopped. The good magician was returning ... Read More

Using Patrick Page's "Three-Card Monte" gimmick, Bob Sheets offers a powerful and entertaining routine for your strolling arsenal. It's from Bob Sheet's own repertoire, so it has to be good.

A new, regular feature, I'll be visiting Hollywood's Magic Castle and reporting back. This week's line-up is a strong one. I enjoyed a new act, Valérie, in the Palace, along ... Read More

A proven routine with a complete script is a sure way to master the classic cups and balls. And for this, "Ron Bauer's Basic Cups & Balls Technique" provides a ... Read More

On Sunday, July 31, 2005, Lance Burton will emcee the show "Lance Burton & Friends" to benefit the Zelzah Shrine Temple at Mesquite & Rancho in Las Vegas. This year's ... Read More

This article in mlive.com profiles magician David Hedges who recounts his work with disabled children and his use of magic.

This article in the Inman News profiles Dr. Arthur Benjamin, award-winning magician and professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College. Dr. Benjamin will speak during Real Estate Connect in San ... Read More

Good illusions always cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars, right? But magician and designer Andrew Mayne can change your mind. His plans for "Light Storm" offer a large-scale effect ... Read More