Magic Exhibit at New York Public Library
A new exhibition opens in New York City featuring treasures from magic’s golden age
In Memoriam
Gordon Bruce: 1952–2026
A tribute to the legendary Scottish magician and historian, including some words of wisdom
In Memoriam
Hiawatha Johnson, Jr.: 1956–2026
Memories shared by family and friends
Secrets
Workshop
Scripting, Line by Line: A Six-Step Plan to Clearer Communication
How three adjectives can improve everything you say
Workshop
Your Website Is Your Real Opening Act
Can your website sell you more effectively?
In Practice
Bob Stencel’s Dream
A dream-inspired sleight leads to a satisfying handling for a slip cut and a push-through shuffle
Features
Magic in the Gutters, A History of Conjuring in Comics
An exploration of the rich and deep connections of magic and comics
Features
Four Interviews by Richard Wiseman with Arturo Brachetti, Luís de Matos, Mac King, and Steven Frayne
Four conversations with four remarkable magicians reveal insightful similarities and differences
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.
Trick Review
The $100 Challenge
A Colorado-based magician takes up the challenge and ordered some impromptu, modern-day magic
Video Review
Cyber Monday Convention
An online convention reimagined as sleek studio-produced download
Book Review
Gibecière, Vol.21, No. 1
The latest edition dives characteristically deep into stories from Britain, Europe, and China
Voices
Truth Bombs — Or, The Article Where I Jump the Shark
Can magic thrive, rather than survive, in new arenas?
Voices
“Don’t Tell Me What To Do”
Jade on receiving creative feedback and learning to make suggestions work for your style as a performer.
Perspectives
Gandini Juggling: The Magical World of Heka
Step into the weird and wonderful world of Gandini Juggling’s exploration of magic.