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In Their Hands

In Their Hands

Luke Jermay - Saturday, February 6, 2021

Category: Magic Theory


How can mentalists use the idea that magic that happens in the spectator's hands is stronger? Jermay discusses this idea.

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Paul Le Paul's Solution for Skip's Trick

Paul Le Paul's Solution for Skip's Trick

Dominic Twose - Saturday, February 6, 2021

Category: Twose Company


Dominic is back to offer Paul Le Paul's solution to Skip's Trick from last month.

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The List Guy

The List Guy

Joshua Jay - Sunday, January 31, 2021

Category: Articles


Josh's list of "awesome things".

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Ben Seidman and Colin Cloud Live Stream

Ben Seidman and Colin Cloud Live Stream

Damian Jennings - Thursday, January 28, 2021

Category: About Vanishing Inc.


Ben Seidman and Colin Mcleod. "Making Magic Meaningful" live stream. January 30th 1.30PM ET/6.30PM GMT

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My Favorite Card Tricks: Adam Elbaum

My Favorite Card Tricks: Adam Elbaum

Adam Elbaum - Thursday, January 28, 2021

Category: My Favorite Card Tricks


Fresh off the success of "Bubble Thought", Adam Elbaum shares his favorite 3 tricks. Except he does 6. But as "Bubble Thought" is a best-seller, we'll give him a pass.

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Big Changes at Vanishing Inc.

Big Changes at Vanishing Inc.

Vanishing Inc. - Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Category: Articles


After more than 10 years, it's time for a change.

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Marlo's Prediction

Marlo's Prediction

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, January 24, 2021

Category: Articles


75 years ago Ed Marlo made a prediction. Did it come true?

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Gravity Hill

Gravity Hill

Ben Harris - Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Category: Hands On Deck


Ben Harris has worked out an amazing presentation for Less Is More. And he kindly shares it in this blog post.

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Happy Birthday to Sawing In Half

Happy Birthday to Sawing In Half

Alex Romanoff - Monday, January 18, 2021

Category: Art of Impossible


He's back! Alex Romanoff shares another amazing video. This time, he looks at the real secrets of the Sawing In Half illusion which was 100 years old yesterday.

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A Really Good Trick Everyone Overlooks

A Really Good Trick Everyone Overlooks

Joshua Jay - Sunday, January 17, 2021

Category: Articles


Josh shares a really good trick magicians overlook.

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Chicken and Egg

Chicken and Egg

Luke Jermay - Saturday, January 16, 2021

Category: Articles


Jermay shares an idea for a technique without an application. Can you think of an application for it?

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The Omega Bet

The Omega Bet

Matt Baker - Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Category: Mathemagical Themas


Master of Math, Matt Baker, shares a wonderful trick you'll love to perform.

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Gilty Thoughts

Gilty Thoughts

Ben Harris - Monday, January 11, 2021

Category: Hands On Deck


Ben Harris generously shares 5 fantastic ideas for gilded playing cards.

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How Long Will it Take?

How Long Will it Take?

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, January 10, 2021

Category: Articles


Andi provides us with four solutions for speeding up the process of perfecting a sleight.

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Skip's Trick

Skip's Trick

Dominic Twose - Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Category: Twose Company


Dominic Twose is back with a story about an amazing trick from the Colon Get Together in 1948 and a challenge...

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The Insider | Ben Seidman

The Insider | Ben Seidman

Damian Jennings - Monday, January 4, 2021

Category: The Insider


Throwback to episode 4 of The Insider when the incredible Ben Seidman was the guest.

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Three Non-Magic Books You Might Enjoy

Three Non-Magic Books You Might Enjoy

Joshua Jay - Sunday, January 3, 2021

Category: Articles


Josh recommends 3 non-magic books magicians will enjoy.

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Rambles | Productivity

Rambles | Productivity

Steve Faulkner - Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Category: Articles


As we approach the New Year, Faulkner does a ramble about overcoming barriers to productivity. Your resolutions for 2021 will thank you for reading this.

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2020 Annual Letter

2020 Annual Letter

Andi and Josh - Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Category: About Vanishing Inc.


Andi and Josh look back at the highs and lows of 2020 for Vanishing Inc. Magic

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Catching Creativity

Catching Creativity

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, December 27, 2020

Category: Articles


Andi created a small mantra to ensure that he never forgets an idea.

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The Insider | Michael Close (Part Two)

The Insider | Michael Close (Part Two)

Damian Jennings - Monday, December 21, 2020

Category: The Insider


Michael and I carry on our fascinating conversation from last week.

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The Forgotten Art Of Re-Reading

The Forgotten Art Of Re-Reading

Joshua Jay - Sunday, December 20, 2020

Category: Articles


Josh has been re-reading his favorite magic books.

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The Hunt For Erdnase

The Hunt For Erdnase

Alex Romanoff - Thursday, December 17, 2020

Category: Art of Impossible


In the 3rd and final part of Alex Romanoff's stunning mini-documentary on Erdnase he interviews Richard Hatch.

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Realizing Magic | Animating The Inanimate

Realizing Magic | Animating The Inanimate

- Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Category: Articles


Pete McCabe (author of Scripting Magic) shares a video (and trick) where he explains his process for developing tricks.

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Jamy Ian Swiss Book Reviews