Updated Articles and Resources
-
Beginner’s Magic Demo: Cups & Balls
Created:
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Updated:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
While professional magicians perform stunning, advanced versions of this classic, beginning magicians can purchase simple, pre-packaged versions that result in a mystifying sequence. -
The Pushpin Gimmick by Matthew Vizio
Created:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Matthew Vizio generously teaches how to make and use his holdout, which is based on one by Jean Hugard. You'll find the holdout useful in a cups and balls routine or any table-based routine where y... -
Two Mentalism Effects: Shared Dreams by Marcelo Insúa and Tru Test by Nathan Kranzo
Created:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Shared Dreams is a marketed effect that allows you to apparently predict the future - random inputs from spectators. And Tru Test is a variation on a book test that works with a Newsweek or Time ma... -
Review of "Lethal Weapons" by Stephen Leathwaite
Created:
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Stephen Leathwaite's -
Review of "Making the Cut" by Ryan Schlutz
Created:
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Ryan Schlutz is an Orlando-based artist who carefully crafts his close up routines to be baffling as well as entertaining. His book, -
Pinch Twist for Balloon Animals - How to Make a Pinch Twist for Balloon Animals
Created:
Friday, June 19, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The pinch twist is often used as ears on balloon animals, as well as a stabilizer for some sculptures. It's a useful twist to know. -
Lock Twist - How to Make a Balloon Lock Twist
Created:
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
After the basic twist, the second fundamental skill in balloon twisting is the lock twist, which you'll learn here. -
Basic Balloon Twist - How to Make a Basic Balloon Twist
Created:
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Here's the basic balloon twist that is the foundation for everything that you make in the art of balloon twisting. This skill allows you separate a balloon into segments that form your creations. -
Two Card Revelations: Card Artistry and Missing
Created:
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Here's a look at two card revelations. -
Review of Ultimate Impromptu Card Magic by Cameron Francis
Created:
Monday, April 02, 2012
Updated:
Monday, April 02, 2012
On this DVD, Cameron Francis offers a collection of card effects that are impromptu that require no setups or gaffs and may be performed with any deck and at any time. -
Review of The Treachery of Tricks by Francis Menotti
Created:
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, April 01, 2012
On his -
Anatomy of a Magic Music Video
Created:
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
If you were interested in the moves, effects and techniques used in my magic music video with playing cards, in this story, I discuss them. -
In the Works: Animental
Created:
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
One of the effects that I took away from Danny Archer’s first rate “Essential Magic Classics” was -
Review of Haunted by Peter Eggink
Created:
Monday, March 05, 2012
Updated:
Monday, March 05, 2012
If you would like to perform an effect where a deck mysteriously cuts itself to a spectator's selected card, you'll probably like classic -
Review of Executive Wallet by David Penn
Created:
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, March 04, 2012
David Penn's -
The Clipped Card Magic Trick Video
Created:
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The clipped card trick is an easy illusion to perform. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn how to perform the clipped card magic trick. -
Mind Ball by David Regal
Created:
Monday, February 27, 2012
Updated:
Monday, February 27, 2012
So how does a card trick play when the revelation comes from a fortune-telling Magic-8 Ball? Splendidly. I take David Regal's -
How to Make a Balloon Animal Dog Video
Created:
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Updated:
Friday, February 24, 2012
Find out how to twist and turn a balloon animal dog in a just a few easy steps. -
Review of Squeak Technique by Jeff McBride
Created:
Friday, February 24, 2012
Updated:
Friday, February 24, 2012
Want to learn an easy to enhance your magic effects? Simply add sound. On -
Review of OUT-STANDING by Roberto Mansilla
Created:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Paul Curry's -
Review of Kartis Visible Bill Change
Created:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
While there are methods that rely on sleight of hand so you can change a piece of paper into a dollar bill, -
Flash
Created:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
In magic parlance, to -
"Xtreme Magic " Starring Dirk Arthur - Review of "Xtreme Magic" Starring Dirk Arthur
Created:
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Updated:
Sunday, February 19, 2012
There's something about those big cats, the tigers and leopards, which are always intriguing. And with the absence of Rick Thomas and Sigfreud & Roy in the Las Vegas line-up, Dirk Arthur's -
Las Vegas Magic Shows - Reviews of Magic Shows in Las Vegas
Created:
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Updated:
Sunday, February 19, 2012
If Las Vegas is the magic capital of the world, here's where you can read reviews about the hottest shows in town. -
iPhone Magic - Mega Card Trick - Share Your Story: Tell us about your favorite iPhone Magic Tricks and Apps
Created:
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, February 02, 2012
iPhone Magic - Mega Card Trick -
Archer's Essential Magic Classics
Created:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, February 02, 2012
When a pro such as Danny Archer tips the routines that work best for him in his close-up and walk around sets, you know that there's the possibility of learning some commercial and strong material... -
Archer's Essential Magic Classics
Created:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
When a pro such as Danny Archer tips the routines that work best for him in his close-up and walk around sets, you know that there's the possibility of learning some commercial and strong material... -
24Seven Vol. 2 by John Carey
Created:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
John Carey's -
Fourfit and The Prodigy
Created:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
-
Review of More Power to You: The Very Best of David Acer
Created:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
David Acer's -
Book Review: Highway to Success
Created:
Friday, May 25, 2007
Updated:
Thursday, January 26, 2012
So you’ve got a decent magic act and are ready to make money at it. As any entertainment pro can tell you, it’s quite a leap to turn a magic obsession into a profitable business. Fortun... -
Adding Flair to Your Routines: Empty and Confetti Shooter
Created:
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Here are two ways to add some flair to your magic routines. How about producing a deck of cards from an empty box? You can with

