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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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The Insider | John Bannon

The Insider | John Bannon

Damian Jennings - Monday, August 15, 2022

Category: The Insider

The legendary John Bannon shares 30 minutes with us to talk about card tricks, the state of magic today and more.

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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.

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The Insider: Jack Parker Special with Andi Gladwin

The Insider: Jack Parker Special with Andi Gladwin

Damian Jennings - Monday, August 1, 2022

Category: The Insider

Andi Gladwin sits down to chat about his friend Jack Parker and what makes him and his magic so remarkable.

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Preparing for FISM

Preparing for FISM

Gaia Rossi - Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Category: Articles

Ever wondered what it feels like to compete at FISM?

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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.

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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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Ubuntu

Ubuntu

Andi Gladwin - Saturday, June 18, 2022

Category: Articles

I am, because we are. Andi writes about how he feels about magic.

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Just Hanging Around

Just Hanging Around

Ken Trombly - Friday, June 17, 2022

Category: Art of Magic

Herrmann marketing material from c.1872. Stunning. Must see.

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Our recent trip to The College Of Magic, South Africa

Our recent trip to The College Of Magic, South Africa

Andi Gladwin - Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Category: About Vanishing Inc.

Here are some pictures from our recent trip to The College Of Magic.

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The Making Of A Masterclass

The Making Of A Masterclass

Andi Gladwin - Saturday, June 11, 2022

Category: Articles

Andi explains what went into making his VI Masterclass.

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Our Guide To Jamming At Magic Conventions

Our Guide To Jamming At Magic Conventions

Damian Jennings - Saturday, May 28, 2022

Category: The Session 2022

With The Session just a few weeks away now, here's a guide on jamming at magic conventions.

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We're Back From MAGIC Live

We're Back From MAGIC Live

Joshua Jay - Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Category: About Vanishing Inc.

We're back from MAGIC Live. What a blast we had. Pics inside --->

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The Insider | Richard Turner

The Insider | Richard Turner

Damian Jennings - Monday, May 23, 2022

Category: The Insider

Richard chats about The Professor, Charlie Miller, Heba Heba Al and more.

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How a Pen Made Me a Coin Magician - Part 5 (The Final Part)

How a Pen Made Me a Coin Magician - Part 5 (The Final Part)

Tim Woodbridge - Thursday, May 19, 2022

Category: How a Pen Made Me a Coin Magician

Tim Woodbridge concludes his popular series highlighting how he finally conquered his fear of coin magic by discussing a routine that embodies everything a truly good close-up magic trick should be.

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How To Factory-Seal A Deck At Home

How To Factory-Seal A Deck At Home

Ben Harris - Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Category: Hands On Deck

Ben Harris teaches how to factory-seal a deck at home! For free!

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The Insider | Kyle Purnell

The Insider | Kyle Purnell

Damian Jennings - Monday, May 16, 2022

Category: The Insider

Come for the creativity discussion, stay for when we test how quickly George responds to email - live on air!

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How I Evolve My Magic

How I Evolve My Magic

Harapan Ong - Friday, May 13, 2022

Category: About Vanishing Inc.

Harapan Ong revisits one of the effects he's most proud of in "Opticks" and shares the lessons he learned over 15 years of evolving it.

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Boneyard Bedevilry

Boneyard Bedevilry

Ken Trombly - Thursday, May 12, 2022

Category: The Art of Magic

An uncommon Hellmann poster from Mr Trombly's collection...

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How a Pen Made Me a Coin Magician - Part 4

How a Pen Made Me a Coin Magician - Part 4

Tim Woodbridge - Thursday, May 12, 2022

Category: How a Pen Made Me a Coin Magician

Join Tim Woodbridge for an in-depth exploration of why coin magic doesn't have to be difficult to be great.

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My 3 Favorite Tricks from Opticks

My 3 Favorite Tricks from Opticks

Harapan Ong - Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Category: Articles

With 26 amazing card magic effects packed into "Opticks", choosing the best three is a difficult task. But, Harapan Ong is up to the challenge.

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