Stage Magic Tricks

Everything about performing magic at scale — from show structure and lighting to illusions, stagecraft, and the business of touring.

Get Better Reactions with Graduated Participation

Gaia explains the "Graduated Participation" technique and the psychology behind its ability to improve spectator reactions.

Gaia Elisa Rossi

8 min read

How Jack Rhodes Filmed a Self-Funded Magic Special

Jack Rhodes breaks down his magic special that's now on YouTube - including the challenges, the cost and what he’d do differently next time.

Jack Rhodes

11 min read

How to Make Any Prediction More Impressive

The same presentational technique works with mystery objects and object-to-impossible-location effects. Start using it today.

Rory Adams

7 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

13 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

11 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

5 min read

Body Language Tactics for Magicians

Your magic tricks will become 10x more entertaining and fooling with these psychological techniques. Use them wisely.

Gaia Elisa Rossi

4 min read

How to Write a Derren Brown Show

For over twenty years, Derren and his team have perfected the formula for writing compelling magic shows.

Giacomo Bigliardi

3 min read

Analysing Vinny DePonto's Mindplay

A closer look at the magic show's success and how it gracefully lands squarely in the "theatre" category.

Giacomo Bigliardi

10 min read

Managing Mario the Maker Magician

Katie Marchese reveals what it's like to tour and manage one of the world's busiest family magicians.

Giacomo Bigliardi

7 min read

A Siegfried & Roy Magic Illusion Opera

A new show in Sydney retells the story of the famous magic duo as an opera — we had to find out more.

Giacomo Bigliardi

8 min read

Penn & Teller Farewell Tour Announcement

After fifty years of performing together, Penn & Teller are taking their tricks on the road for another final time.

Roman Armstrong

5 min read

The Magic Shows at Edinburgh Fringe

We watched dozens of shows. Here are our reviews of the best magic performances at the Fringe festival.

Roman Armstrong

8 min read

Angelo Roay's New Levitation Illusion

Magicians: take a look at this new levitation and feel inspired. It feels totally unique compared to classic illusion boxes.

Rory Adams

5 min read

The Magic Circle Awards Criss Angel

David Penn flew to Las Vegas to present the highest honour The Magic Circle awards to a performer.

Roman Armstrong

4 min read