February 3: Edward Morrell Massey
Inventor Edward Massey was born on this day
The Eye
Seeing Things by Amanda Shubert
A new book explores optical technologies and illusions in the Victorian era
The Eye
Dominique: Le Roi du Bluff by Jan Madd
A new French-language chronicle of "the world's greatest pickpocket"
Secrets
In Practice
The Egg Game
A little game of Two Egg Monte, with more than a little magic
In Practice
Duke ‘Em Out
A Hold’em routine designed to dazzle Hold’em players... and also laypeople
Workshop
Negotiating: What's Your BATNA?
Know thyself; know thy BATNA.
Features
Stephen Bargatze: The Royal Road to Madison Square Garden
Doing a card trick for 20,000 people? It takes a special kind of magician to pull that off.
Features
The Best Seat in the House
Mario the Maker Magician brings his magic to New York City—a whirlwind of magical energy and an inspiration for kids
Features
Freer of St. Albans
The magic inventor was a small-town boy, and that town was St. Albans.
Trick Review
Optix Pro
This trick is performed with a phone, but it's even better in real life
Book Review
Conover by Tim Conover and Eric Mead
A three-volume monumental tribute to obsession and wonder
Book Review
Mr. Fingers: The Magic of Irv Weiner by Scott Martell
A portrait of a great magician—and a treasure trove of usable magic
Perspectives
Harry Leat
To use apparatus, or not to use apparatus?
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: John Gaughan
The famous magic creator considers kids in the audience, a French dinner, and a full house
Voices
Eclectica: The moment when worlds collide
The name that mysteriously appeared, a hero to magicians and comic fans