Rory Adams

Creative consultant and writer for performers like Justin Willman, Dynamo, and Neil Patrick Harris.

Methods

Breaking the Thread: Mesika v. Penguin Magic, et al

Apr 23, 2026

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12 min read

Breaking the Thread: Mesika v. Penguin Magic, et al

A timeline of events, the lawsuit, and why this might impact the entire magic community.

Giacomo Bigliardi, +1

Methods

Apr 16, 2026

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12 min read

How Magicians Can Manufacture Miracles

Every magician should be doing this to make their acts and routines (sometimes) considerably more impressive.

Rory Adams

Media

Apr 9, 2026

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13 min read

How to Write Scripts for TV Magic Acts

Rory shares the ultimate guide to scripting magic routines for television. Proven advice for shows like Got Talent and Fool Us.

Rory Adams

Close-Up

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

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

Stage

Jan 22, 2026

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11 min read

The 20/60/90 Magic Show Rule

Rory explains the simple yet effective overlay template you'll want to apply to every magic set and show.

Rory Adams

Methods

Dec 25, 2025

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25 min read

The Case for Using Stooges in Magic

In this special excerpt from "Magic for the Rest of Us," the arguments for and against using stooges and confederates in your magic.

Rory Adams

Industry

Nov 27, 2025

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8 min read

One Ahead Gift Guide [2025]

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

Rory Adams

Methods

Oct 30, 2025

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9 min read

Pre-Show Subtleties for Magicians

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

Rory Adams

Career

How's the Future for Professional Magicians

Oct 23, 2025

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15 min read

How's the Future for Professional Magicians

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

Rory Adams

Methods

Oct 21, 2025

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14 min read

The "Tell All" Magic Method, Explained

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

Rory Adams

Mentalism

Oct 14, 2025

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10 min read

A "Lie Detector" Magic Trick Method

Why Odd Ball is such a brilliant and devious method, and how magicians might perform a close-up version of the effect.

Rory Adams

Stage

Oct 2, 2025

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5 min read

Learn a "Hands-Off" Stage Magic Trick

Learn an almost self-working magic routine to perform on stage with a selection of audience members and one hero spectator.

Rory Adams

Mentalism

Sep 18, 2025

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6 min read

You're Doing SvenPads Wrong

Advice for magicians when using SvenPads as a method based on ten years working with famous magicians.

Rory Adams

Mentalism

Aug 28, 2025

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9 min read

The Path Peek Method, Explained

Know exactly what a spectator has drawn without any force or peek - this is a hands-off solution.

Rory Adams

Industry

Aug 21, 2025

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17 min read

The Future of the Magic Marketplace

Why Craig Petty could be the only frequent magic creator left. Looking at the future of the magic marketplace through the lens of growing wealth inequality.

Rory Adams

Methods

Jul 29, 2025

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13 min read

Debating the Mishear Convincer

This magic principle seems to be beloved by magicians who use it, but what are its benefits, how does it work, and when should you use it.

Rory Adams

Methods

Jul 24, 2025

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5 min read

The Double Writing Method, Explained

Learn a prediction trick with a floppy disc and dive into exactly what makes its double writing method so effective. Too many magicians do this wrong.

Rory Adams

Parlour

Apr 17, 2025

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15 min read

We Found the Perfect Magic Trick Opener

A TV magic writer spent a year coming up with this solution to the perfect opening trick for magicians. Learn the method.

Rory Adams

Methods

Learn Three Magic Tricks Using Dual Reality

Jan 2, 2025

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7 min read

Learn Three Magic Tricks Using Dual Reality

Learn three practical uses for a fooling technique used by successful magicians — and start performing it today.

Rory Adams

Media

Dec 26, 2024

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6 min read

Steven Frayne's "Miracles" TV Special

The magician, formally known as Dynamo, is back on our screens with a new special that strikes a new tone.

Rory Adams

Close-Up

Dec 24, 2024

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7 min read

Learn a Christmas-Themed Card Trick

Learn an easy hands-off mind-reading card trick — and, if you like, perform it with an Elf on the Shelf.

Rory Adams

Media

Dec 19, 2024

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7 min read

Piff The Magic Dragon on Queer Eye

The cast of Netflix's Queer Eye just worked their magic on John van der Put - the guy in the dragon suit!

Rory Adams

Industry

Dec 10, 2024

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8 min read

One Ahead's Gift Guide [2024]

It's that time of year when we awkwardly ask our family to buy us props they don't fully understand.

Rory Adams

Online

Dec 3, 2024

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8 min read

The Max Major Kai Cenat Controversy

Trying to make sense of one magician's insane magic "prank" that caused major internet backlash. Spoiler: it makes no sense.

Rory Adams