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Andi Gladwin - January 2020 Tour

Andi Gladwin - January 2020 Tour

Andi Gladwin - Saturday, January 4, 2020

Category: Articles

Andi Gladwin is hitting the road (well sky) to lecture across Canada. Want to see him? Here's how.

My Favorite Card Tricks: Morgan and West

My Favorite Card Tricks: Morgan and West

Alex Robertson - Thursday, January 2, 2020

Category: My Favorite Card Tricks

Morgan and West tell us their three favorite card tricks — a must-read for workers!

2019 Annual Letter to Our Customers

2019 Annual Letter to Our Customers

Andi Gladwin & Joshua Jay - Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Category: Articles

Every year we write a letter to our customers to give an honest appraisal of the good and the bad of the past year, and inform you of exciting milestones and upcoming projects.

Frank Tarbeaux and the Cutlas Case

Frank Tarbeaux and the Cutlas Case

Andi Gladwin - Monday, December 30, 2019

Category: Articles

In this concluding part, Andi Gladwin shares a surprising end to Tarbeaux's story, where he became the defendant in a famous court case.

Frank Tarbeaux and Wild Bill Hickok

Frank Tarbeaux and Wild Bill Hickok

Andi Gladwin - Saturday, December 28, 2019

Category: Articles

What really happened in that famous card game in Deadwood in 1876? Frank Tarbeaux was apparently there.

Tarbeaux's Monte Script

Tarbeaux's Monte Script

Andi Gladwin - Friday, December 27, 2019

Category: Articles

In part three of this series, Andi shares Frank Tarbeaux's script from his Monte hustle.

Arizona Frank’s Monte Scam

Arizona Frank’s Monte Scam

Andi Gladwin - Thursday, December 26, 2019

Category: Articles

Andi Gladwin's series on Frank Tarbeaux continues with a look at Tarbeaux's Monte scam, in his own words.

Frank Tarbeaux: A Card Cheat You Never Knew

Frank Tarbeaux: A Card Cheat You Never Knew

Andi Gladwin - Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Category: Articles

In this five-part series, Andi Gladwin introduces us to a previously-unknown card cheat, Frank Tarbeaux, who was at the right place at the right time too often!

2019 Holiday Opening Hours

2019 Holiday Opening Hours

Vanishing Inc. - Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Category: About Vanishing Inc.

Find out when we'll be working over the holiday period this year.

The Insider | Andi & Josh Holiday Special

The Insider | Andi & Josh Holiday Special

Damian Jennings - Monday, December 23, 2019

Category: The Insider

I should probably just put the timestamp for Josh and Andi freestyle rapping patter for hippity hop rabbits. But I'll make you listen to the whole thing. Cos I can.

Fortune Cookies and Fame

Fortune Cookies and Fame

Jonathan Friedman - Sunday, December 22, 2019

Category: About Vanishing Inc.

This week's performance from The Magic of Jonathan Friedman: The Musical involves a chopstick, a fortune cookie, and well ... wait and see!

A Little Practise Video

A Little Practise Video

Damian Jennings - Friday, December 20, 2019

Category: Articles

Jason Ladanye having a little practise with some cards.

How to Get Started in Card Magic

How to Get Started in Card Magic

Joshua Jay - Thursday, December 19, 2019

Category: Articles

Joshua Jay gives some tips on how to get started in card magic.

Gift Guide for Magic Books

Gift Guide for Magic Books

Ellis James - Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Category: Articles

Into magic books? Of course you are. We got you.

Happy Birthday, Principa!

Happy Birthday, Principa!

Damian Jennings - Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Category: Articles

Harapan has recorded a little Happy Birthday video...

Real Magic Review | Pure Imagination

Real Magic Review | Pure Imagination

Steve Faulkner - Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Category: Real Magic Review

If you're looking for an in-depth look at Pure Imagination, you're in the right place.

Does RD Insta live up to the hype?

Does RD Insta live up to the hype?

George Luck - Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Category: Articles

Find out whether RD Insta lives up to all of the hype.

The Insider | Jon Armstrong

The Insider | Jon Armstrong

Damian Jennings - Monday, December 16, 2019

Category: The Insider

This one has it all. Candid honesty, amazingly practical advice and some laughs along the way. All in 30 minutes.

Light My Fire

Light My Fire

Jonathan Friedman - Sunday, December 15, 2019

Category: About Vanishing Inc.

This week, Jonathan Friedman shares a fun, and original, variation of the Lie Detector plot!

Gift Guide for Accessories

Gift Guide for Accessories

Ellis James - Friday, December 13, 2019

Category: Articles

Here's our guide to some must have, and one luxurious, accessories for the magician in your life. Or you.

2019 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

2019 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Vanishing Inc. - Thursday, December 12, 2019

Category: About Vanishing Inc.

Buying a gift for the magician in your life? View our shipping cutoff dates here.

FULLY BOOKED: Vortex

FULLY BOOKED: Vortex

Harapan Ong - Thursday, December 12, 2019

Category: Fully Booked

Today, Harapan writes about Tom Stone's Vortex. Includes an exclusive video performance.

Real Magic Review | Connected by Vinny Sagoo

Real Magic Review | Connected by Vinny Sagoo

Steve Faulkner - Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Category: Real Magic Review

Steve takes a look at Connect by Vinny Sagoo. Spoiler: he's not impressed.

Gift Guide for Magic Downloads

Gift Guide for Magic Downloads

Ellis James - Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Category: Articles

Here's another selection of gift ideas. This time, our magic downloads are highlighted.

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