According to a recent press release, David Parker, president of The Greater Charleston Magic Club, was named "Magician of the Year" by his peers at the South Carolina Association of ... Read More

In a recent release, Showtime announced that it has picked up seasons four and five of PENN & TELLER: BULLS**T!. The pick-up order will consist of 10, one-hour episodes ... Read More

Magic by the Bay will happen in Tampa, Florida. Headliners will include Mark Wilson, Sylvester th e Jester, Michael Ammar, Kostya Kimlet, Dan Garret and more.

The production, which will occur on Saturday, February 25, will star the Great Tomsoni & Company, Jack Kalvan, Aaron Fisher and Stoil and Ekaterina.

This article features an interview with Rick Thomas who talks about the closure of the Stardust, his current venue, and his upcoming options.

If you want to learn and perform an excellent self-levitation, one that allows you to lift your feet in the air while standing almost anywhere, Criss Angel teaches one of ... Read More

As the title implies, Bill Goldman’s book is small and may be read in less than half-an-hour. On the other hand, the collection of meandering essays, while entertaining to read, ... Read More

A spectator shuffles a deck of cards and memorizes the card at the bottom of the deck. So you can’t see the selected card, the deck is slipped back into ... Read More

In this interview, Amazing Jonathan talks about his start performing magic on the streets in San Francisco. The Las Vegas star also talks about how Harry Anderson influenced his career.

The World Magic Seminar 2006 happens on Sunday, February 19 through Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. In addition to Sigfried and Roy ... Read More

With illusions, tigers, acrobats and dancers -all within the backdrop of ancient Egypt, Tim Kole’s newest show, “Mysteria – Believe the Impossible,” will be staged at First World Plaza's The ... Read More

The Magic Man is touring and efforts to promote his show are definitely bearing fruit. Just this past week, there were three Copperfield stories: "David Copperfield will work to convert State ... Read More

This article outlines nine key events in magic from the 1840's through 2003. While many are obvious choices, some are clearly arguable and skewed towards our modern day.

The Spector Cabinet is another high-impact, low-cost illusion idea from Andrew Mayne. It’s his creative take on the shadow box. His plans offer everything that you need to know to ... Read More

In this trick, you display three cards in a fan and ask the spectator to remember them. After turning the cards over, you remove the middle card. You ask the ... Read More

Tim Ellis delivers a winner with his Tim Card Poker Deal, a poker-style effect where the magician plays three hands of poker against a spectator and always loses the first ... Read More

Irene Larson, Milt Larson and Dale Hindman-the folks behind the Magic Castle-were featured in a segment that aired on NPR. As the father-daughter team of Mal and Jennifer Sharpe explore ... Read More

This article profiles the Magicians of the Round Table who meet every Saturday at Garavelli's in south St. Louis to session magic. The group sounds a lot like the magicians ... Read More

This article profiles Walter King, aka "The Spellbinder." King is a full-time illusionist in Illinois. He presents an African-American history show and is the founder of the Brotherhood of American ... Read More

In this trick, you take a packet of cards that contains the ace through king of a single suit, and by simply spelling the name of each card (ace, two, ... Read More

“Magic Bar and Grill" was Bill Goldman’s ten-issue newsletter that was published over a period of nine years. It was a creative and well received outlet for Goldman's ideas, presentations, ... Read More

In the second volume of his “Outlaw Magic” series, Lonnie Chevrie tips four solid close-up effects that are visual and only require fundamental sleight-of-hand skills. If the effects sound as ... Read More

This annual magic convention that’s held in Columbus Ohio is celebrating its 75th year. Key headliners will include Greg Frewin, Rick Bloch, John Carney, Paul Gertner, David Williamson and more.

Now in its ninth year, New York’s longest running off-Broadway magic production features a show every week with different performers. Monday Night Magic appears at the St. Clement’s Theatre, 423 ... Read More

This article profiles Keith Barry who is filming his second magic series for Europe and has a special in the works with CBS in the United States. Barry ... Read More

This article profiles "The Escapologist," a show that will run in Glasgow, January 17-28. The show brings together the life of Houdini and the teachings of Freud. Graham Eatough, the ... Read More

Kevin and Cindy Spencer, “The Spencers,” are a highly successful illusion team that has performed in many of the nation's top theaters and performing arts centers. Recently, the Spencers released ... Read More

If you want to find out what it’s like to carry out an international tour, The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion-Asia offers an entertaining compilation of backstage and on-the-road footage. The ... Read More

The annual 2006 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, was a water-logged affair, despite its magic-theme. Lance Burton, aboard the Sweepstakes-winning FTD float, “Your Wish is My Command,” weathered ... Read More

Magician O.J. Meyer is profiled in an “At Your Job” story that talks about his position of “magician.” Here, Meyer talks about pay, what he does, what he likes about ... Read More