Max's Major Problem
Trying to make sense of one magician's insane magic "prank" that caused major internet backlash. Spoiler: it makes no sense.
Stories
Fascinating stories and anecdotes from the world of magic.
The Moon Vanish That Disappeared (Part 2 of 4)
What are the integral parts of one of Copperfield's grand illusions? Plus, the original announcement. Our Collector Annual cover story.
The Moon Vanish That Disappeared (Part 1 of 4)
How did Copperfield's biggest illusion come and go, and will magicians ever get to see it? Our Collector Annual cover story.
Teller & The Shadow Thief: What Really Happened?
How the magician protected his illusion
Should Magicians Still be Using Animals for Magic?
Investigating the history of animals in magic
All The Magic You Missed At The Edinburgh Fringe
We watched a lot of magic shows
The Problem Facing Chinese Magicians
Ways to avoid being accused of using a stooge
The Fire at Vanishing Inc.
An extensive interview and the full timeline of events.
I left my job and only have 8 months to make it as a YouTube magician (Part 3)
Jack Rhodes' final update for magicians
Has Copperfield's Moon Vanish... Vanished?
What happened to David Copperfield's biggest illusion?
The Magic Castle Suspended Murray Sawchuck
FREE: Magic exposure controversy
Who Killed Harry Houdini?
Roman Amstrong investigates Houdini's death.
David Copperfield's Only Patent: Revealed
This magic trick was worth it.
How Your Favorite Magicians Made it to TV
Richard Young shares their journeys.
How Much Money Do Pirates Steal From Magicians?
The battle between magicians and pirates.
I left my job and only have 8 months to make it as a YouTube magician (Part 2)
A candid look at one magician's big leap.
Epstein Accuser Suggests David Copperfield Knew Young Girls Were Paid to Recruit Others
Magicians can't ignore this.
Caroline Ravn's Cruise Ship Magic Diary: 2-Show Day
A day of reflections for a headline cruise ship magician.
How Does David Blaine Hold His Breath Underwater? Full Story
Roman reveals Blaine's secret journey behind one of his most iconic magic stunts.
Omegle is dead... where will the TikTok magicians go next?
With the platform closing as announced today, we deep dive into why magicians flocked to the site for its endless supply of spectators.
The 20-year journey behind the trick everyone is talking about: lessons learned
We asked Angelo to share how he came up with, designed and developed the Demi Deck.
How this magician made $20,000 every day
The full story, including Steve's quotes. Plus, why magicians can be incentivised to leave the magic market over time?
I left my job and only have 8 months to make it as a YouTube magician (Part 1)
Magic on social media can be hard work. We asked Jack Rhodes to document his attempt to turn his passion into a career.
Magic Pirate Bounty Hunters: It's A Real Thing
The story behind a new way to fight magic piracy and how you can make money doing so.
Shin Lim's Crediting Mess: Shape of My Heart
Magicians were upset this week as Shin performed to a song with playing card lyrics.
How Did Murphy's Get Our Email Data?
Magicians are wondering how Murphy's Magic got their private data. We might have discovered the secret.
The Bra Burning Magician
How one magician campaigned 50 years ago to get women accepted by the community.
Is This Magic Brand Breaking The Law?
Too many readers have sent this story to us. We had to cover it as best we could.
How This Magician Changed Baseball Forever: Full Story
A baseball scandal inspired two magicians to use magic to solve a problem the sport faced. Now, the game will never be the same.
How I Confronted the Magician Who Pirated My Magic Product
William O'Connell tracked down the magician who shared a PDF of his trick that ended up on a pirate site. This is his story.
The Magician with 200 Million Views the Magic Community Hasn't Noticed: Revealed.
We're all so focused on magicians within the community that we've totally missed the people shaping the future of magic.
New Guys Assemble! (Part 2)
“Michael Weber is New Guy. But, so was I.” – Wait, what?! Here is the shocking conclusion of the EDCeipt, Age Receipts, New Guy drama.
Who's Got The Receipts? (Part 1)
20 years of alleged deception and a 15 year feud has led up to perhaps some of the biggest drama the magic product industry has ever seen. This is the timeline.
Mr Blonde Speaks Out About The Controversy
Woah! Blonde's website is down, his socials have vanished, and we take a look at his final public statement.
I Paid a Private Investigator to Tell Me the Identity of Mr Blonde
I’m not sharing their name, but I will use this to dive into the topic of anonymity in magic - The Masked Magician, The Jerx, Mr Blonde... why's everyone so afraid of themselves?
David Blaine Performs Double Cross Too
Watch The Video Now
King Charles, The Magician
Let's breakdown the new King's lifelong passion for magic - how he became a member of The Magic Circle and which trick he performed in his audition.
Here's Why Magicians Care About FISM
Magic World Championships 2022 Quebec
Everything You Missed at Magic Live!
Here's the definitive inside account of the Vegas convention
🇺🇦 Magic on Ukraine’s Border
Guest Post from Archie Manners
Dear, Blackpool Magic Convention.
I suppose this is a love letter of sorts.
Uri Geller Bends Canal Boat's Press Coverage Towards Himself
A Breakdown of Magicians & Publicity Stunts
Did Rick Lax Change Magic & The Internet Forever?
Fake Science, Magic Pranks, Life Hacks... Conspiracy Magic.
