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How to Light Your Magic Tricks

Apr 2, 2026

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13 min read

How to Light Your Magic Tricks

Want a crash course on everything you need to know about lighting as a magician? Here it is. Dive right in.

Gaia Elisa Rossi
Gaia Elisa Rossi

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A Voodoo Card Trick Method

Mar 26, 2026

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9 min read

A Voodoo Card Trick Method

Learn the secret behind a charming repeatable voodoo trick with court cards that the spectator marks with black crosses.

Rory Adams
Rory Adams

Performance

The Secret Behind Performing Authentically

Mar 19, 2026

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12 min read

The Secret Behind Performing Authentically

Magic might not be real, but it doesn't mean you shouldn't be. Gaia shares practical tools for connecting with your audience from the stage.

Gaia Elisa Rossi
Gaia Elisa Rossi

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The Trick That Cannot Be Explained, Again

Mar 12, 2026

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10 min read

The Trick That Cannot Be Explained, Again

You're not supposed to repeat this trick. But what if you did? Giacomo shares a method for combining the classic plot with a "Triumph."

Giacomo Bigliardi
Giacomo Bigliardi

Performance

Navigating Expectations in Magic

Mar 5, 2026

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9 min read

Navigating Expectations in Magic

In magic, everything revolves around setting and breaking expectations. But what happens when expectations rise too high?

Giacomo Bigliardi
Giacomo Bigliardi

Industry

Secret Magic Products Story

Feb 26, 2026

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12 min read

Secret Magic Products Story

Famous magicians do not buy the same magic tricks as us. They have access to advanced, exclusive methods. We tracked down their creators.

Giacomo Bigliardi
Giacomo Bigliardi

Methods

Make a "Forced" Spectator Selection Seem Random

Feb 19, 2026

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13 min read

Make a "Forced" Spectator Selection Seem Random

An overview of existing methods for selecting a desired spectator seemingly at random. Plus, a new "Diverted Choice" concept.

Rory Adams
Rory Adams

Methods

The Art of Emotional Misdirection

Feb 12, 2026

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23 min read

The Art of Emotional Misdirection

A new concept for magicians that will change the way you think about misdirection forever. Gaia explains all in this extensive edition.

Gaia Elisa Rossi
Gaia Elisa Rossi

Performance

How to Get Asked to Perform More Magic

Feb 5, 2026

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11 min read

How to Get Asked to Perform More Magic

Why do some magicians always get asked to perform again, and others are not? Practical advice for turning spectators into promoters.

Giacomo Bigliardi
Giacomo Bigliardi

Performance

Magicians Should Use Time-Sensitive Tricks

Jan 29, 2026

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10 min read

Magicians Should Use Time-Sensitive Tricks

An often-overlooked shortcut to stronger magic, and why an hourglass might be the most powerful prop you haven’t tried yet.

Giacomo Bigliardi
Giacomo Bigliardi
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