Archive: Magic Newsletter for Magicians

Magicians either love it or hate it. But have we truly uncovered the full potential of this technique?

9 min read

Should you always say yes to impromptu performances? Sometimes, spotting the right context is far more valuable—especially in the long run.

8 min read

Discover which tricks, books, games and more gifts our writers recommend. Our most-read edition every year.

8 min read

Learn a complete, updated method for the General Card—a routine that plays big using nothing but a borrowed, shuffled deck.

14 min read

We spoke with magic consultant Ben Seidman about how the illusions were created—and what didn’t make it into the final cut.

12 min read

A clinical psychologist shares practical advice for magicians to calm themselves before every show.

11 min read

Learn tried-and-tested techniques and scripting decisions that take this deceptive method to new levels.

9 min read

Learn a full routine that blends this card magic classic with updated structure, visuals, and spectator focus.

11 min read

A follow-up to the predictions on the future of the magic marketplace given the premise of growing wealth inequality.

15 min read

This truly is often one of the most direct and simple ways to gather necessary information from an audience.

14 min read