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Vanishing Inc. - Thursday, June 29, 2017
Category: ShareMagic
We awarded a scholarship place to a young magician and his parent to Ben Earl's London workshop.
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Vanishing Inc. - Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund stages a benefit show in NYC, starring Colombian magicians.
Art of Magic - Friday, April 21, 2017
Category: Art of Magic
Alberto de Figueiredo presents ONE, a collection of six marvelous pieces of card magic. As one of the premier magicians in Spain, Alberto has applied his thousands of hours of performing experience to create incredible magic moments that are perfect for formal close-up presentations.
Art of Magic - Thursday, March 16, 2017
We're happy to share an excerpt from a recent Take Two, Magicana.com's weekly blog written by acclaimed author and renowned magician, Jamy Ian Swiss, which discusses the Cardistry community and a bit about the divide between magic and cardistry. Read the whole article on Magicana.com.
Art of Magic - Thursday, December 22, 2016
Allan Hagen teaches his original material on video for the first time. Completing the Hand is his two-phase poker routine with demonstrations of exceptional memory and skill.
Art of Magic - Friday, December 9, 2016
After several years of development, Gypsy Queen is finally available. Inspired by working closely with David Blaine over the years, Asi's newest contribution to magic will leave your spectators with a memory and a memento that they will always treasure.
Art of Magic - Saturday, November 19, 2016
2016 was a huge year for magic on television. Here we provide a brief showcase of what 2016 had to offer, as the year draws to a close.
Art of Magic - Thursday, October 27, 2016
Derek Hughes is a quintessential showman. After blowing the competition away on America’s Got Talent this past year, Derek has become a beacon of what good magic can truly be.
Art of Magic - Monday, August 29, 2016
This week's blog is a guest contribution from BJ Bueno, a top retail consultant, marketing strategist, and magician! This blog comes from his boutique marketing strategy firm, The Cult Branding Company.
Art of Magic - Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Slow Dance is a magical frame designed by Jeff Lieberman that allows objects to move in slow motion without the need of a camera. The mechanics, similar to a zoetrope "combine technology, science, and art in order to remind us of the natural mystery, beauty, and wonder that surround us every day."
Art of Magic - Monday, August 22, 2016
Art of Magic is proud to present Franco Pascali teaching Flourishes for Magicians. Within this video, you'll find four beautiful, simple flourishes that an add style to your existing repertoire or can act as fun, exciting to moves to practice.
Art of Magic - Monday, August 1, 2016
Our friend Mahdi succeeded in fooling master magicians Penn & Teller on FOOL US. Watch his performance and learn a little bit more about Mahdi's evolution as a conjuror.
Art of Magic - Friday, July 29, 2016
Watch as Franco roams the streets of Los Angeles, performing a selection of miracles from our catalogue, so you can see real world reactions to these strong, visual effects.
Art of Magic - Tuesday, July 26, 2016
David Ben provides context for the smash hit program, The Magic Palace, Dale Harney's Canadian television program featuring some of the greatest magicians in the world. The exhibition is available in full at Magicana.com.
Art of Magic - Monday, July 11, 2016
Curated by Mahdi Gilbert, June’s Library of Wonder abounds with charming oddities and titans of magic. The collection is not one to take lightly; Mahdi’s countless years of study within the art has procured a vast knowledge of the best conjuring has to offer.
Art of Magic - Monday, June 27, 2016
Earl Nelson, a revolutionary card technician and author of Variations, performs a beautifully clean and direct routine on Dale Harney's Canadian magic program, The Magic Palace.
Art of Magic - Monday, June 20, 2016
Dale Harney performs the classic Finger Chopper illusion on the Canadian television series, The Magic Palace.
Art of Magic - Monday, June 6, 2016
Art of Magic - Friday, May 20, 2016
A Canadian television series, The Magic Palace was an inspiration for a generation of magicians. The show was conceived and hosted by Canadian stage illusionist, Dale Harney.
Art of Magic - Wednesday, May 11, 2016
There is no straight path to become a magician. Your commitment to mystify will be an ongoing journey, and we encourage you to see magic in everything.
Curtis Kam - Monday, May 9, 2016
Category: About Vanishing Inc
In this excerpt from Wrestling with Magic, Curtis Kam discusses the various types of presentation for magic effects.
Art of Magic - Tuesday, May 3, 2016
The magician depends upon mystery which in turn depends upon secrecy. The ability to make something happen that others know cannot happen is necessary to the successful magician.
Bill Simon shares what he has observed about magic, including the contemporary approaches to practice, performance, and more.
Curtis Kam - Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Category: Articles
Curtis Kam allows us an excerpted essay from his excellent notes on magical theory, Wrestling with Magic. Enjoy a pithy discussion of the merits of experience.