February 9: Lulu Hurst
The effective end of the first Georgia Wonder's career
Almanac
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
Secrets
Workshop
Making Creative Connections
It all depends on how you look at it
In Practice
An Ace Laydown
Using two moves for an efficient Ace Assembly
In Practice
The Egg Game
A little game of Two Egg Monte, with more than a little magic
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