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Mark Elsdon - Saturday, June 1, 2019
Category: Hidden Gems
If you think you know all of Dai Vernon's best tricks, think again. Mark Elsdon has uncovered a great one!
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Vanishing Inc. - Friday, May 31, 2019
Category: Articles
We reflect on Anthony Owen's thoughts that social media is a perfect medium for magic.
Danny Orleans - Thursday, May 30, 2019
Category: From The Trenches
Fast answers to Quickfire Questions with Mario the Maker Magician
Damian Jennings - Thursday, May 30, 2019
Category: Real Magic Review
Does the world need a new variation on the invisible deck? Steve finds out.
SansMinds are a controversial lot. But, have they released something pretty smart with Vending Machine? Let's see what Steve Faulkner thinks.
Damian, the host of our podcast, The Insider, explains what this whole podcasting thing is about.
Vanishing Inc. - Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Category: Company updates
A totally new Art of Magic website - and you can now download your Art of Magic purchases directly at Vanishing Inc!
Ian Kendall - Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Category: Take The Stage
Ian Kendall explains what you should think about when using cameras on stage.
Ben Harris - Monday, May 27, 2019
Category: Products
What happens when you spend years working on an adaptation of a magic legend's idea - and then send him that idea?
Damian Jennings - Monday, May 27, 2019
Category: About Vanishing Inc
He does magic. He does science. He does magic and science. And it's fascinating.
Harapan Ong - Sunday, May 26, 2019
Category: Fully Booked
Today Harapan checks out Jack Parker's 52 Memories. Includes two exclusive videos.
Mark Elsdon - Saturday, May 25, 2019
Mark Elsdon has uncovered a variation of the Open Prediction that he thinks you should try to dig out!
Roberto Giobbi - Friday, May 24, 2019
Category: Hidden Agenda
Introducing the first in a series of videos and posts from none other than Roberto Giobbi, in which he shares entries from his Hidden Agenda.
Ricky Smith - Thursday, May 23, 2019
Ricky Smith's advice about how to embark on your journey through magical literature.
Vanishing Inc. - Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Our latest effect, Animal Tarot is the perfect trick to keep in your back pocket ready to perform for family audiences — and here's why!
Joshua Jay - Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Joshua shares his homework for The Retreat in Costa Rica next week.
Mark James - Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Magician Mark James tells us why you can't steal his act - and why he believes that it's his fault if you do.
Damian Jennings - Monday, May 20, 2019
Category: The Insider
Gosh. It's Max Maven!
Danny Orleans - Sunday, May 19, 2019
How a library changed the life of one of our own.
Mark Elsdon - Saturday, May 18, 2019
Mark Elsdon shares with us a little-known Phil Goldstein trick that he thinks is a hidden gem!
Andi Gladwin - Friday, May 17, 2019
Category: Conventions
What were your highlights from The Session 2019? Andi shares some memories that stand out to him.
Damian Jennings - Thursday, May 16, 2019
FISM award-winner Héctor Mancha's My Silly Tricks gets the Real Magic Review treatment this week.
Andi Gladwin - Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Andi Gladwin reflects on a meeting we had with a company who tried to get us to stoop to low marketing techniques to get your sale.
Damian Jennings - Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Sometimes when a new trick comes out it causes a real stir - and a whole raft of questions. So we sat down Kyle and Tim and filmed them answering the questions you're asking.