Famous Magicians
Interview with David Minkin, "Magic Outlaw"
David Minkin, along with Chris Korn and Ben Seidman, are starring in a new magic series called "Magic Outlaws" that will air on the Travel Channel. Minkin took time out from his busy schedule to talk about magic, the series and his latest projects.
"Houdini: Art and Magic" Exhibition
The excellent and insightful "Houdini: Art and Magic" exhibition is a must see for magicians and all fans of magic and its history. And those in the general public should find it interesting as well. Most thrilling are the artifacts that include Houdini's actual straitjacket, milk can and Metamorphosis trunk that you may view up close. I toured...
Best Stage Magician/Illusionist - Readers' Choice Awards 2013
So who's the finest stage magician, illusionist or TV magician? I'll be compiling your nominations and identifying the top five submissions. These top five will be presented for final voting to crown a winner. Let your opinion be known for Best Stage Magician.
Best Close-Up Magician - Readers' Choice Awards 2013
So who's the finest close-up magician? I'll be compiling your nominations and identifying the top five submissions. Let your opinion be known for Best Close-Up Magician.
The Ten Best Close-Up Magicians
Anytime there's a list of the "best magicians," it's always the stage and television performers who are recognized. But what about close-up? With this in mind and after lots of thought, here's my list of the top ten close-up magicians.
Best Stage Magician - Readers' Choice Awards
So who's the finest stage magician? I'll be compiling your nominations and identifying the top five submissions. Let your opinion be known for Best Stage Magician.
Best Close-Up Magician - Readers' Choice Awards
So who's the finest close-up magician? I'll be compiling your nominations and identifying the top five submissions. Let your opinion be known for Best Close-Up Magician.
Ten Best Close-Up Magicians
Anytime there's a list of the "best magicians," it's always the stage and television performers who are recognized. But what about close-up? With this in mind and after lots of thought, here's my list of the top ten close-up magicians.
Famous Magicians
Copperfield? Blaine? Angel? Want to learn information about the best known magicians? Here's information on famous magicians as well as links to key stories.
David Copperfield
The best known and richest magician-he ranks among the wealthiest of all entertainers-David Copperfield is a household name. He is known to millions through his numerous television specials over the last couple of decades and he continues to tour, taking his show around the country.
Readers Respond: Top Ten Magicians of Our Time
Readers respond to my list of the top ten magicians. Who did I miss? And who, according to readers, should not be on the list?
Interviews With Famous Magicians
Here's a collection of our interviews with famous and notable magicians.
Criss Angel
Criss Angel is best known as the creator and star of "Criss Angel Mindfreak," a television series on A&E. The series has run for two years and is entering its third season. Most significantly, Mindfreak has attracted a youthful audience and A&E's largest ratings ever.
Mac King
Mac King is the star of the "Mac King Comedy Magic Show" at Harrah's Las Vegas, one of the highest rated magic shows in Las Vegas.
Gerry McCambridge
Gerry McCambridge makes the simple promise to "screw with your mind" and in his Las Vegas show, The Mentalist, which plays at the Hooter’s Casino Hotel, he successfully does so.
Review: CRISS ANGEL Believe
Can a production from Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil fall below the sum of their reputations? After seeing the show tonight, I think that "CRISS ANGEL Believe" hardly falls short - the visuals, dancing, sets, music and yes, illusions, are fantastic - it simply misses the mark for reasons that I'll explain.
Review: Steve Wyrick - Real Magic
Steve Wyrick offers magic entertainment that awes with its scale, but still connects on a personal level. His "Real Magic" showcases large scale illusions and Broadway-style sets, and the requisite flashing lights, attractive dancers and techno music.
Review: Jeff McBride: Magic At the Edge
When you have the opportunity to see master magician Jeff McBride in action, you'll always want to take it. This is the case with his latest show, Jeff McBride: Magic At the Edge, which runs at the Palace Station Casino in Las Vegas. No tigers, big boxes or Vegas-style dancers here. Just McBride and his unique brand of entertaining and mystical...
Penn & Teller
Often overlooked as accomplished and popular magicians, Penn & Teller are among the most successful comedians, as well as magicians, in show business. Known as the “bad boys of magic,” the pair is probably best known for exposing magic secrets. However, they also perform gory effects and pranks, and expose the tricks behind paranormal and other phenomena.
Review: Nathan Burton Comedy Magic
With some truly twisted takes on big scale illusions, Nathan Burton serves up lots of fun at the Flamingo, Las Vegas. It's a fast-paced, entertaining and funny show with lots of music and dancing.
Harry Houdini
Arguably, the most famous entertainer of all time was a magician. Harry Houdini, who died some 80 years ago, is still a household name today. Try to name a contemporary of Houdini from an era that lacked televisions, video and DVDs. Perhaps today, only Charlie Chaplin can compare.
Top Ten Magicians of All Time
Looking back on 50 years of his "It’s Magic" theater show in September 2007, Milt Larson, the founder of the "The Magic Castle," named the greatest magicians of all time.
Ayala & Tanya - Magical Passion
Ayala & Tanya's latest illusion spectacular is a fusion of original magical effects, belly dancing, Flamenco and contemporary dance. The show has toured through Spain, Mexico, Hong Kong and France.
Interview with Joaquin Ayala
Joaquin Ayala, Mexico’s famous illusionist, has multiple TV appearances, headlined in Vegas and is now touring in "Magic Passion." He just launched AYALA EFX,” his production company that constructs and designs magical effects. Ayala took time out to talk with Magic & Illusion about his new production company, latest shows and about magic and presentation.
David Copperfield
The Magic Man himself. Find out where David Copperfield is appearing (and disappearing), perhaps in a town near you. On his site he dispells vicious rumors and more.
Lance Burton
A simple boy from Kentucky? I don't think so. This "Master Magician" does it all, sleight of hand, drama, large-scale illusions and more. Do not miss his show when you are in Las Vegas.
Jeff McBride
This master of sleight of hand and theatrical flair is always worth seeing, whether it is live or on television.
Rick Thomas: The Art of Dreaming
Rick Thomas is a long-time, popular illusionist in Las Vegas.
David Blaine: Magic Man
What is magic's mystery man up to these days? What will his next stunt be? It's all on his web site.
Famous Magicians
Now appearing on television, at a theater near you, or in Las Vegas or Branson. Here are today's hottest magicians.
The War Magician, Jasper Maskelyne
Jasper Maskelyne was the 7th in a line of famous magicians of the Maskelyne family. While an accomplished British stage magician, Jasper Maskelyne is best remembered for joining the fight in WWII and using his magic skills to help defeat Rommell and the Nazi war machine. His amazing visual illusions and tricks fooled the mighty German army.
Magician
This page offers a definition of "magician" and offers a series of magic-related resources.