After he being punched in the abdomen a week earlier, Harry Houdini dies on Sunday, October 31, 1926 at 1:26 PM. For the great showman, Halloween seems a fitting day ... Read More

This article discusses the Halloween celebration at Hollywood's Magic Castle and includes interviews with Milt Larsen and Criss Angel.

This article discusses an upcoming movie, "The Prestige," which will star Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman as rival magicians who fight over illusions. Caine will play a former magician who ... Read More

According to a recent report from Playthings, a trade publication for the toy industry, Fundex Games is teaming up with magician Mac King to launch a new line of magic ... Read More

Another strong effect from Bob Sheets, his “Hang ‘Em High” DVD shows how to perform his stunning version of the rope through body. Two spectators hold a single rope at ... Read More

Magician Lance Burton will host "Houdini: Unlocking the Mystery" a two-hour special on The History Channel on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. and repeated at noon Tuesday, Nov. ... Read More

What could be more appropriate for Halloween than a performance by Criss Angel in a special Edition of his MINDFREAK? The one-hour Halloween Special will air on Monday, October 31 ... Read More

This article discusses the four tornadoes that ripped through Central Florida on Monday. A couple mentioned in the article is none other than magicians John and Tammy Calvert, who ... Read More

This article profiles Criss Angel and his upcoming Halloween special on A&E. In the story, Angel says that he wants to reinvent magic the way that Cirque du Soleil reinvented ... Read More

Magician Squares Fun with Math: Dr. Art Benjamin This article profiles Dr. Arthur Benjamin, a math professor at Harvey Mudd College, who will be performing two free shows this Friday at ... Read More

This article recounts a writer's experience as he visits with Jerry Andrus at his "Castle of Chaos." From the sound of it, Andrus deserves his title, "the Thomas Edison of ... Read More

On October 22, 1926, Harry Houdini was punched in the mid-section before he could brace himself, which led to his death a week later.

As the title implies, this article mentions ten facts about the Pendragons and promotes their upcoming performance at the Turlock Community Theatre this Thursday. For more on the Pendragons, read our ... Read More

To honor the 100th anniversary of The Magic Circle, Great Britain’s preeminent magic club, the Magic Castle featured British performers in all of its theaters this week. I arrived late ... Read More

Can the secret to great kids magic be found in a single DVD? “Bill Abbott Performs Stand-Up Magic For Kids” comes darn close. This excellent DVD only profiles three routines, ... Read More

This is an easy card trick that you can quickly learn and perform. The spectator selects a card and places it back into the deck. After placing the deck behind ... Read More

This new feature lists upcoming magic and illusion shows. As a start, we list Milt Larsen's "It's Magic" in Hollywood, California, and Princess Tenko's show in Las Vegas, Nevada in ... Read More

This article profiles Curtis Adams and his self-produced "Adrenaline - Magic That Rocks" illusion show that will open this Thursday at the Plaza in Las Vegas. In the article, Adams ... Read More

With excellent ratings in his wake, Criss Angel continues to successfully innovate, explore and present television-based magic in our internet age. More midland material than powerful season opener or closer, ... Read More

Happy birthday Harry Anderson, who was born on October 14, 1952. Also, on October 14, 1974, Harry Blackstone Jr. married Gay Blevins. Gay Blackstone continues to produce magic shows and ... Read More

At a press event at Hollywood’s Magic Castle, Criss Angel, creator and star of A&E’s popular “CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK,” was named 2005 Magician of the Year by The Academy of ... Read More

On October 12, 1941, the world loses David Devant.

A three-day workshop that is designed to help doctors and other medical professionals improve their relationship with patients will be taught on November 4th, 2005 at the McBride School ... Read More

This basic magic technique allows you to make a coin seemingly disappear. It’s a basic sleight-of-hand move that is well known among magicians.

If you have not yet seen The Pendragons, you’ll definitely want to witness the magic this week in the Palace of Mystery at Hollywood's Magic Castle. I’m constantly amazed at ... Read More

This article profiles magician Mike Bliss who is returning to his alma mater to hold a Maple Leaf Festival show at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 at the Carthage High ... Read More

This article profiles three entertainers who initially appear to have little in common, but who all perform magic and somewhat represent the past, present and future of the art. Combined, ... Read More

This article covers the 3rd Annual Escape Artists Convention that will be held this weekend at the DoubleTree Hotel in Ontario, California. Here, dozens of escapists, dealers of magic equipment ... Read More

If you want to learn flashy card flourishes to dress up your magic routines or establish a foundation in xtreme card manipulation (XCM), Ellusionist’s latest DVD, Xtreme Beginnerz, offers an ... Read More

Instead of managing your busy show schedule on paper calendars and your computer, you may consider using a personal digital assistant (PDA). These electronic devices, which include those from PalmOne ... Read More

This well known sequence allows a person to discover a spectator’s card simply by dealing cards. Simply follow the instructions. If you like, you may adapt this sequence to work ... Read More

This article profiles Ken Sonkin, a magic consultant who devised illusions for a production of W.S. Gilbert's comedy "Engaged." Although the script didn't call for J. Todd Adams' character, the ... Read More

This article profiles Seth Grabel, magician and owner of "Mystical Tricks." He and his employees perform magic at special events, parties, weddings and trade shows. Although there's no set date ... Read More