It's an offbeat mentalism effect that based on an equally offbeat idea. Marc Oberon takes the statistical "37" number force trick and combines it with a prop that covers all ... Read More

If you've always wanted to perform "Crazy Man’s Handcuffs," the classic rubber band trick where two bands pass through each other, or already perform the trick and want to learn ... Read More

In the spirit of mentalism effects where an object predicts some random input from audience members ala "Koran Medallion" and Don Wayne’s "Room Key," "Collard" allows audience members to freely ... Read More

In this effect you clearly roll two bills together on a table. And when you unroll them, the bills have traded places-the bill that was previously on top is now ... Read More

L&L has combined bill in lemon routines from the DVDs and videos of several artists that include: Bill Malone, Doc Eason, Fielding West, J. J. Sanvert and Ted Lesley. It's ... Read More

“Crazy Ball” is an apt title for Bruno Copin's amazing cup and ball routine that combines the capabilities of chop cup and invisible thread. Balls and other objects not only ... Read More

Gazzo, the legendary street magician, demonstrates and teaches his famous cups & ball routine. It's the money-making routine that he uses to close his street shows. You not only ... Read More

According to a recent press release, Las Vegas magician Aaron Radatz will attempt to read the thoughts of an entire stadium of spectators at the Detroit Tigers vs. the New ... Read More

For a society that can’t hear enough about Britney, Lindsey and Paris, "Red Carpet" exploits our interest in celebrities. It's a mind-reading effect that involves male and female spectators and ... Read More

I recently had the opportunity to talk with iTrick’s Justin Robert Young. In the resulting podcast we talk about Criss Angel and Britney Spears; Pete Firman, who’s been trying to ... Read More

With images of exotic and far off places, Larry Becker and Lee Earle offer a baffling bit of mentalism that involves postcards. This one is very good. Please click here ... Read More

In addition to amazing his audiences in "Magic at the Edge" at the Trump Marina Hotel & Casino, Jeff McBride performed his show for free at the local Boys & ... Read More

Erik von Markovik, aka "Mystery," bills himself as the "World’s Greatest Pickup Artist." He’ll be teaching his techniques on television in a reality TV series called "The Pickup Artist" on ... Read More

Uncomplimentary, to say the least, is a recent story that says that David Blaine has put on weight, is striking out with young ladies, crashing parties in the Hampton's, getting ... Read More

On "No Camera Tricks," an excellent three-disc DVD set, Richard Osterlind proves that mentalism is alive and well suited for television. Here, Osterlind demonstrates powerful mentalism that requires no camera ... Read More

Classic "Sack’s Dice Routine," with some variations by Bob Sheets, has served me well in my strolling and close-up situations. And "Sacks" is one of three main effects taught on ... Read More

Ed Ellis performs and explains his quick ring off rubber band effect and an equally fast thumb off rubber band. And to round things out, there's a routine where four ... Read More

Joshua Jay writes the "Talk About Tricks" column each month for "Magic Magazine" and has gone through his columns, identified the effects that he likes most and compiled them in ... Read More

Through August 13, 2007, Jeff McBride and Eugene Burger are teaching magic at the Trump Marina Casino Resort in Atlantic City. According to an article, the $1,200 course, dubbed "Hogwarts ... Read More

Mel Mellers is a successful magic performer and his DVD, "Tickling The Mind" strives to teach other magicians how to apply themes to their effects and improve their routines and ... Read More

I know Allen Zingg from his "Master Billet Course," a great series on mentalism. On "Acting Naturally - Elemental Coin Magic," Zingg shares his in-depth thoughts and useful advice on ... Read More

With two-and-a-half hours of video, Jay Sankey leaves no stone unturned and no aspect uncovered on his "Paperclipped Special Edition." On this DVD, Sankey talks in-depth about technique, patter, psychology ... Read More

David Taylor offers a strong and easy book test effect in his “Taylor Made Book Test.” His method is easy to setup, learn and perform and allows you to use ... Read More

This article profiles magician Rick Smith, Jr. who holds the world record for furthest card-throw (216 feet, 4 inches). Smith is a professional magician from Ohio who also played four ... Read More

In a recent press release, Lance Burton looked back on his 11 years at the Monte Carlo. "Celebrating the show’s opening and the 10th anniversary of my show at the ... Read More

As the name implies, "Coin In Bottle" offers variations on the “coin in bottle” trick and adds a few applications for the gimmicked prop that work beyond the bottle. This ... Read More

With a dollar bill or coins in hand, here are some easy magic tricks that you can perform with money. You'll be able to make coins vanish, find coins under ... Read More