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Aesthetics: How We Experience Magic (Free Excerpt from The Pages are Blank)

Aesthetics: How We Experience Magic (Free Excerpt from The Pages are Blank)

Michael Feldman - Monday, September 18, 2023

Category: Articles

This free excerpt from our newest book explains why people love magic even though they know it isn't "real."

To Expose Or Not To Expose

To Expose Or Not To Expose

Brian Rappert - Monday, May 29, 2023

Category: Articles

Professor Brian Rappert discusses exposure, in light of our new book, The Psychology Of Magic

Steve Thompson: A History of the Innovative Creator

Steve Thompson: A History of the Innovative Creator

Joshua Jay - Saturday, March 4, 2023

Category: Articles

Learn about one of the most impressive magic creators we've ever work with.

ChatGPT: Rhyming Patter

ChatGPT: Rhyming Patter

Andi Gladwin - Monday, December 12, 2022

Category: Articles

Andi has the AI write a rhyming patter for the Misers Dream and then breaks down the script to show how AI understands exactly how the routine should be performed.

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How "Miracle One" Fooled Me

Andi Gladwin - Saturday, December 10, 2022

Category: Articles

Andi tells the true story of how he was convinced that Miracle One was stooged.

ChatGPT: Writing New Magic Scripts

ChatGPT: Writing New Magic Scripts

Andi Gladwin - Saturday, December 10, 2022

Category: Articles

Andi puts ChatGPT through its paces by having it generate three different magic scripts. Is it perfect? No. Is it fun? Yes.

ChatGPT: Magician Poems

ChatGPT: Magician Poems

Andi Gladwin - Friday, December 9, 2022

Category: Articles

Can an AI know enough about specific magicians to write detailed poems about them? Let's see.

ChatGPT: What Makes a Great Magician?

ChatGPT: What Makes a Great Magician?

Andi Gladwin - Thursday, December 8, 2022

Category: Articles

In a new series of nerdy, yet informative posts, Andi uses AI to find out the secrets to being a great magician.

Magic Convention EDC Guide

Magic Convention EDC Guide

Jason Silberman - Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Category: Articles

In this helpful EDC guide, magic convention veteran, and resident Support Wizard, Jason shares everything you should consider bringing to have the best possible experience at Magifest, The Session or any other magic convention.

What Is Theatrical Pickpocketing?

What Is Theatrical Pickpocketing?

Damian Jennings - Monday, October 24, 2022

Category: Articles

What is theatrical pickpocketing? Let's find out.

Should you follow your passion? Our new CFO thinks so.

Should you follow your passion? Our new CFO thinks so.

- Monday, September 26, 2022

Category: Articles

We've got a new CFO - and you probably know him already!

Inside Symmetry & Parity (Part 2)

Inside Symmetry & Parity (Part 2)

Ben Harris - Thursday, September 15, 2022

Category: Articles

Ben Harris shares part two of his deep dive into the thinking behind deconstructing established ideas in magic.

Inside Symmetry & Parity (Part 1)

Inside Symmetry & Parity (Part 1)

Ben Harris - Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Category: Articles

Ben Harris discusses how to take off our "blinders" when it comes to established methodology.

Team Retreat: Vegas 2022

Team Retreat: Vegas 2022

Damian Jennings - Friday, September 9, 2022

Category: Articles

What happened in Las Vegas during the VI Team Retreat? Let's find out...

The Spirit Dealer - An Unpublished Vernon Trick

The Spirit Dealer - An Unpublished Vernon Trick

Dominic Twose - Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Category: Articles

Dominic Twose shares his reconstruction of an unpublished Vernon effect.

Two Kinds of Classics

Two Kinds of Classics

Joshua Jay - Sunday, August 28, 2022

Category: Articles

What's the difference between a classic and a Classic? Let's find out.

Who Was Dai Vernon?

Who Was Dai Vernon?

Damian Jennings - Saturday, August 27, 2022

Category: Articles

It was 30 years ago this month that The Professor passed away. But, who was Dai Vernon?

You Need One Piece Set Entirely to Music

You Need One Piece Set Entirely to Music

Joshua Jay - Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Category: Articles

Joshua thinks everyone needs at least one routine set to music. What do you think?

How Accurate is Magic in the Movies?

How Accurate is Magic in the Movies?

Ben Seidman - Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Category: Articles

Ben Seidman reviews how authentic the magic and sleight of hand is in some of the biggest movies ever made.

My Experience at FISM 2022

My Experience at FISM 2022

Gaia Rossi - Friday, August 19, 2022

Category: Articles

Gaia Rossi takes a look back at the world championship of magic.

The 5 Best Card Tricks With a Shuffled Deck

The 5 Best Card Tricks With a Shuffled Deck

Timothy Woodbridge - Monday, August 15, 2022

Category: Articles

Timothy Woodbridge returns to take a look at the best magic tricks you can do with an ordinary deck of cards.

Preparing for FISM

Preparing for FISM

Gaia Rossi - Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Category: Articles

Ever wondered what it feels like to compete at FISM?

Meeting Jack Parker

Meeting Jack Parker

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, July 24, 2022

Category: Articles

Andi tells the story of how he met Jack Parker, and describes how he lived in the real life The Office.

My Top Five Masterclass Moments

My Top Five Masterclass Moments

Andi Gladwin - Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Category: Articles

Andi picks his top five moments from two years of VI Masterclass sessions.

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