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Behind the Magic of Now You See Me 3

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

Penn & Teller's Fool Us Advice

We asked past performers what it’s really like to chase that trophy—and what happens after. Whether you plan to go on the show, or you love watching it, dive into this.

David Blaine: Do Not Attempt on Disney+

Steven Frayne's "Miracles" TV Special

Piff The Magic Dragon on Queer Eye

Justin Willman's New Netflix Special

Why "Got Talent" Loves Magicians

Methods TV Magicians Use to Switch Objects

Justin Willman’s Soda Trick on Jimmy Fallon

Hand Modeling Jobs for Magicians

A behind-the-scenes look at magician hand doubles, including the magician in Netflix's Wednesday series.

Creating Stooge-Proof Magic Tricks

How to Scale Up Your Magic for Television

How to Perform Stage Magic on TV

Shin Lim's AGT Video Crediting Controversy

The Mirror Box Illusion Method

TV Magicians Characters, Explained

What are the types of magicians and illusionists you see on television? From tricksters to stunt people, let's break it down.

Casting Spectators for TV Street Magic

Discover how big-name magicians cast spectators for street magic shoots and how you can do the same too.

How Criss Angel Walked on Water

When did Criss Angel walk on water and why? We share details on the history of the illusion and why so few magicians attempt it.

Magician Joel M Is Blue Peter's New Presenter

Why Joel M landing the role of presenter number 41 on the longest running children's show is great news for magic.

A Bad Editing Technique for TV Magic

Many TV magicians rely on a technique that simply isn’t strong enough. Here’s what they should be doing instead.

David Blaine Performing Double Cross

Everyone owns this trick, so it's worth studying how Blaine performs it, and the subtleties that elevate it.

The “Pick-Up Shot” Method for TV Magicians

A magic consultant shares a secret method used on television, along with several clever variations. Famous magicians use this.

Casting Spectators for Magic TV Shows

Most TV magic shows cast their spectators. Here is why they do it, and what they’re really looking for.

The Truth About Camera Tricks in Magic

Some magicians assume TV magic relies on camera tricks — but it doesn’t. More often than not, it’s simple methods doing the real work.

The Most Popular Playing Card To Force

Is there a specific card magicians should force — and why? We share closely guarded insights and analyse hundreds of magic videos to find out.