Science of Magic Insights
Everything you missed at the Las Vegas conference for magicians, including a special talk (he talks!) from Teller.
Archive
A collection of 357 issues
David Blaine's New Series
A closer look at details of the magician's new show and why it marks a shift in Blaine's well-established TV career.
Lots of Magic in London
There is so much live magic in the UK's capital city. What spurred this, and will the momentum continue?
The Ramsay Effect
He's redefining the way laypeople find magic online. We examine Chris Ramsay's impact on the next generation of magicians.
Willman's New Netflix Special
The comedy magician is set to tape a stop of his tour at the end of November. Could live magic thrive as well as live comedy on Netflix?
Lapping Lessons
It's one of the oldest and most under-taught techniques in magic. Giacomo shares everything magicians should know about lapping.
Why Does "America's Got Talent" Love Magic?
Magic is in 11 of the top 50 AGT YouTube videos.
How TV Magicians Switch Predictions
Learn the secret magic methods
Why Do Magicians So Often Become Mentalists?
Examining the common transition
On Magic, Science, & Creativity...
Matt Pritchard's thoughts on herding cats & creative tails
Restaurant Residencies: A Playbook for Magicians
Rapidly improve your magic and get more gigs
Teller & The Shadow Thief: What Really Happened?
How the magician protected his illusion
How to be the Famous Magician in Your Community
Learn an easy magic trick "hand-off" method
The Psychology Behind Justin Willman’s Soda Trick
The viral comedy magic trick
What's a Good Opener Anyway?
Why haven't magicians cracked this...
An Impromptu Torn & Restored Card: New Teaching
A fresh look at a classic card effect
Should Magicians Still be Using Animals for Magic?
Investigating the history of animals in magic
How to Place Props on a Magician’s Close-Up Mat
Enhance your magic tricks
All The Magic You Missed At The Edinburgh Fringe
We watched a lot of magic shows
The Tricks Every Magician Should Consider Owning
Our most-requested magic topic
Magic Words & Snapping Fingers: But Why?
PLUS: Learn an Avengers card trick
The Psychology Behind Derren Brown’s ACAAN
Insights for dedicated magicians
Steinmeyer's Strange Illusion Patents: Examined
What makes his patents so unusual?
Unusual Solutions to Magic's Biggest Problems
The future of magic is changing
Hand Jobs and Magicians
A behind-the-scenes look at magician hand doubles.
5 Things Famous Magicians Do That You Can Do Too
Steal their tried and tested tactics
The Problem Facing Chinese Magicians
Ways to avoid being accused of using a stooge
It's Your Fault If Your Spectators Say This
Magicians should pay attention to this
You're Doing Impression Pads Wrong: Explained
A concise article packed with actionable insights
Get $10,000 More Magic Bookings this Year
A pro magician and business coach's tactics
How to Enhance Magic Tricks with Your Eyes
Psychological insights for magicians
Natural Misdirection: Explained
Enhance your tricks with this type of misdirection
An Invisible Marking System Your Phone Scans
How this tech reveals the order of a shuffled deck.
Cancelling Made Easy for Magicians
From the best-selling author of Scripting Magic
The Lie Detector: Magic Tutorial
From the desk of David Britland
How to Get Your Friends to Want to See Magic
Get people asking to see more tricks
The Best "Pre-Show" Techniques
A consultant explains the principle
The Fire at Vanishing Inc.
An extensive interview and the full timeline of events.
How to Scale Up Your Magic for Television
A pro magic writer's advice on making tricks feel bigger
How Great Magicians Make Magic Last
Nathan Wilson's Advice for Magicians
Teller's Most Infamous Quote About Magic
How far can you push his idea?
A Psychological Analysis of Blaine's Cards Across
How magicians can command attention
Change How You Think About Changes
Improve your magic with this principle.
How to Memorize Anything: For Magicians
Max Davidson's Secret Methods
Revealing The Secrets Behind Great Optical Illusions
Matt Pritchard on embracing restrictions
I left my job and only have 8 months to make it as a YouTube magician (Part 3)
Jack Rhodes' final update for magicians
Why Do Some Sleights Get Forgotten?
Magician Biz Investigates
Why Magicians Should Use Confederates
Improve Your Magic Tricks
Don't Get Scammed by the Outrageous Magic Marketplace
Pete McCabe shares valuable advice.
30 Magic Trick Hooks You Can Steal for Yourself
Magicians can copy these lines
Perform Color Match for $5
6 Simple Methods Revealed
Systems for Improving as a Magician
Magic Advice from a User Experience Designer
Understanding Your True Value as a Magician
How much should magicians charge?
Has Copperfield's Moon Vanish... Vanished?
What happened to David Copperfield's biggest illusion?
Object to Impossible Location: Examined
Solid advice for magicians...
This Book Test Works With ANY Book: Learn it now!
No special app, no memory-work or peeking
You're Doing AmazeBox Wrong
Secrets from a pro magic consultant.
Improve Your Magic by Being More Present
Dedicated magicians should read this.
Three Thoughts on Creativity
From magician Nate Staniforth.
Bringing Up Your Magic
Pete McCabe's advice for magicians.
How Do Magicians Duplicate Signatures?
A magic consultant's method
The Magic Castle Suspended Murray Sawchuck
FREE: Magic exposure controversy
Famous Magicians: Full List
Who are the most well-known magicians of all time?
Advice for Performing Stage Magic On TV
Learn TV Illusion secrets
Netflix Has a New Magic Prank Show
Why Justin Willman is so special
Ben Seidman on His New Vanity Fair Video
FREE: Learn the secrets behind the viral videos.
How Caroline Ravn Gets Magic Gigs via LinkedIn
Insights for pro magicians.
Pseudo-Methods Explained: For Magicians
Famous magicians use these.
Who Killed Harry Houdini?
Roman Amstrong investigates Houdini's death.
David Copperfield's Only Patent: Revealed
This magic trick was worth it.
Magicians Need to Know About Natural Vanishes
Nathan Wilson teaches the technique.
How to Make Your Magic Show Stand Out: Revealed
Rob of Morgan & West shares insights.
Most Magicians Don't Know About Low-Odds Convincers
Rory Adams teaches a candy trick.
How Your Favorite Magicians Made it to TV
Richard Young shares their journeys.
3 'Pre-Show' Examples You Can Steal for Yourself
Learn the secret magic principle.
Just Shut Up! The Benefits of Silence for Your Magic
A closer look at the psychology.
The Not So Lazy Magician: Card Trick Trick Tutorial
Learn this fooling but easy magic trick.
How Much Money Do Pirates Steal From Magicians?
The battle between magicians and pirates.
An Impractical Guide to Casual Magic: Advice
Sound advice for hobbyist magicians.
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.
3 Ways Successful Magicians Use the Dual Force
Learn how to use this secret magic principle.
Oz Pearlman Fools World-Class Athletes, But Where Will He Be Next?
Jake Strong on Pearlman's NFL series.
Magic Trick Apps: Full List of Best Apps for Magicians
All the top-rated magic apps.
Epstein Accuser Suggests David Copperfield Knew Young Girls Were Paid to Recruit Others
Magicians can't ignore this.
Richard Turner's Final Performance: Looking Back on His Career
Expert magician and card mechanic Richard Turner announced his retirement from performing publicly after his send-off set at Magifest.
Joshua Jay's New Show Coming to Carnegie Hall: New York
Learn where to buy tickets for the magician's newest live close-up magic experience.
Learn Card Magic Tricks: Step-by-Step Guide by a Magician
Find out where to begin and everything you need to know to learn incredible card tricks.
Michael Carbonaro's 2024 Tour Dates: Where to see him live?
TruTV's Michael Carbonaro is continuing his Lies on Stage tour into 2024, see if he's coming to a city near you.
Meet the Magicians on AGT's Fantasy League
America's Got Talent recently launched a new show with a variety of magic's stars. Read about who is on the show and how you can help them make it to the finals!
Every David Copperfield Stunt That Led to His Moon Vanish Illusion
David Copperfield plans to make the moon disappear very soon, but what other stunts has he accomplished across his historic career?
Watch David Blaine Fool Professional Athletes: Full Video
David Blaine stops by The Eli Manning Show to demonstrate killer sleight of hand with just a deck of cards that leaves everyone in the room astonished.
David Blaine Injured: Every Time His Stunts Went Wrong
The magician and stuntman gives his all to his magic, and it sometimes ends with a new injury.
Best Books on Mentalism and Mindreading: Full List
Max shares the top-rated magic books for beginners, hobbyists and professional mentalists.
Anna DeGuzman Announces NEW off-Broadway Show
America's Got Talent runner-up Anna DeGuzman just announced her first off-Broadway show, here's all the details you need to know before seeing her live.
The Best Books on Card Tricks For Magicians: Full List
Max works at Tannen's, so he knows a thing or two about the top card magic books for beginners and professional magicians.
7 Magic Trick Ideas to End The Year: Enjoy!
You will want to read these ideas from a professional TV magic writer. Get inspired to bring these to life or create your own.
Justin Willman’s 2024 Tour Dates: Where to see him live?
Looking for a magic show to take your family to this coming year? See if Netflix's Justin Willman is coming to a town near you.
Watch Mario the Maker Magician Debut on Jimmy Fallon: Full Video
Mario the Maker Magician impresses The Tonight Show audience, along with a special group of kids.
My first session convention was ten years ago.
Rory reflects on ten years of magic conventions and the moments that change his career.
Spoilers: What You Missed in Dynamo’s New TV Special
Find out what happened in Dynamo is Dead on Sky TV. The British magicians returned to the screen in a 2-hour event.
David Blaine's New Magic Tricks on The Tonight Show
David Blaine is back on The Tonight Show to perform show-stopping tricks and stunts.
Watch Dynamo on The Diary of a CEO Podcast: Full Video
Dynamo pulls back the curtain on his life in a rare raw interview that shines light on the adversity he's faced throughout his career.
What Happened to Dynamo: Where is the Magician Now?
Everything you need to know about the British TV street magician Dynamo: from his TV series to best-selling arena tour shows.
Caroline Ravn's Cruise Ship Magic Diary: 2-Show Day
A day of reflections for a headline cruise ship magician.
Ricky Jay's Magic Archive Has a New Home: Full Story
Indiana University has just acquired Ricky Jay's archive of magical history for historians to study for decades to come
Video: Stage Illusions on Canada's "The Social" with Young & Strange
Magician duo Young and Strange perform grand illusions on the The Social stage including cutting a host into multiple pieces
The Session Convention Launches a New Feature for Magician Attendees
Vanishing Inc is offering a basecamp for first time convention attendees to ease them into the convention experience.
What Magicians Can Actually Do To Stop Pre-Show Nerves
Gaia shares actionable techniques for ensuring you feel prepared and comfortable for every magic performance.
Dynamo Performs Magic on Sky Sports: Full Video
Watch Dynamo's new tricks as he gears up for his new Buried Live TV specials.
Asi Wind's Inner Circle Hits 400 Show Mark: Final Dates
Asi Wind's off-Broadway show Inner Circle just hit the 400 show mark as the residency is coming to its end.
NEW VIDEO: David Blaine on Live with Kelly and Mark
David Blaine performs a few card tricks on Kelly and Mark
A Costume Drawing Duplication: Easy Method with No Tech
Learn a method idea for a costume colour match effect you can perform with items you already own.
13-Year-Old Magician Avery Fisher Smashes Underwater Magic Record: Full Video
Watch Avery Fisher break the world record for the most tricks performed underwater.
Dutch Illusionist Victor Mids' Newest Book: Worth Knowing About
Victor Mids, a Dutch illusionist and doctor, just released a new book in his best-selling MindF*ck series.
A Lottery Prediction Method: Winning Numbers
Learn a fun and simple way to perform a lottery prediction trick.
Jen Kramer Surpasses 700 Shows in Vegas: Full Story
Magician and mind reader Jen Kramer has performed her 700th show at Westgate Resorts in Las Vegas, which is no easy feat.
What Happened to Piff the Magic Dragon: Where is He Now?
Everything you need to know about the comedy magician and dragon Piff's long career: from Got Talent finals to best-selling Las Vegas shows.
One Ahead Gift Guide: 2023
It's official! Here's this year's gift guide from the editor of One Ahead.
NEW VIDEO: Ben Seidman Shows off Pickpocketing Skills
Ben Seidman just appeared in a video for WIRED performing pickpocketing at 9 difficulty levels.
How Does David Blaine Hold His Breath Underwater? Full Story
Roman reveals Blaine's secret journey behind one of his most iconic magic stunts.
What happened to Penn & Teller: Where is the magic duo now?
Everything you need to know about comedy magic duo Penn & Teller's long career: from Fool Us to their best-selling Las Vegas show.
Dynamo is Dead: Everything We Know About the New Special
Dynamo has announced his new live television event in which he will be "killed" and reborn after a daring buried alive.
What Happened to Shin Lim: Where is he Now?
Everything you need to know about magician Shin Lim's explosive career: from America's Got Talent to his Las Vegas show.
A Look at David Berglas' Long Career and Legacy
The International Man of Mystery David Berglas.
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.
Mario the Maker's Off-Broadway Show Just Opened: Full Story
Mario the Maker Magician just opened his first off-Broadway residency and people are already praising the show.
NEW VIDEO: Watch David Blaine Perform Magic for Joe Rogan
David Blaine sat down with Joe Rogan for a two-and-a-half-hour interview about his career and the heights he pushes his body to.
Now You See Me 3: It's Back On! Everything We Know
Lionsgate films announces their plans to release Now You See Me 3, the third installment of a crime thriller starring a band of magicians.
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.
It's True! David Copperfield Will Vanish The Moon: But When?
David Copperfield plans to perform the biggest illusion ever by making the moon vanish, but how can you watch it happen?
The Magic Castle is Hitting The Water with a Cruise: Learn More
That's right! Spellbound will be a new magical experience onboard Princess Cruises in collaboration with The Magic Castle.
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?
What Happened to Lance Burton: Where is He Now?
Everything you need to know about illusionist and magician Lance Burton's long career: from TV specials to best-selling Las Vegas shows.
An Argument for Removing All Secrecy from Magic
Let's imagine a world with no secrets. How awful (or brilliant) that might be for the magic community.
NEW VIDEO: David Blaine Performs Magic on The View
Watch David Blaine's newest card magic as he performs for the hosts of The View
The Mind Mangler's Off-Broadway Debut: Everything We Know
Mischief Theatre's satirical take on magic is coming to New York.
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.
What Happened to Criss Angel: Where is He Now?
Everything you need to know about illusionist and magician Criss Angel's long career: from TV specials to best-selling Las Vegas shows.
Why Richard Young Doesn't Need a Thumb Tip: Interview
The host of The Magicians' Podcast gets interviewed and answers our questions.
Anna DeGuzman's AGT Journey & What's next!
Anna DeGuzman just placed second on America's Got Talent! What's in store for her magic career next?
Will Derren Brown’s New Show Change Magic Forever?
A look at how audiences are reacting to the concept of actors playing magicians.
Exclusive: Penn Jillette on Piff The Magic Dragon
A sneak peek at the foreword for Piff's new magic book (shared with Vanishing Inc's approval).
Why David Copperfield is Sending His Magic Into Space: Full Story
That's right, the billionaire illusionist is involved in a new kind of space mission.
Magicians: The Time Is Now
Successful magicians do this, and it's not too late for you to implement this into your magic. Business advice from interviews with Dan Rhodes and Doug McKenzie.
What’s the Best Deck of Playing Cards for Magic Tricks? Magician Advice
If you're new to magic and want to know which cards will enhance your magic, this article is for you.
Mario The Maker Announces Off-Broadway Magic Show: This November [Discount Code]
Where to buy tickets for the SoHo Playhouse magic show? Plus, a special discount code for magicians.
Why are magicians not talking about this? Big Story
The highest-grossing magician in Europe just had the highest-grossing show on Broadway. Ummm, can magicians talk about this now?
David Blaine Announces New Live Show: IMpossible at Wynn
Everything magicians need to know about Blaine's new Vegas residency.
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.
Roddy McGhie on Why He Left Penguin Magic & What's Next
After six years, Roddy McGhie is leaving Penguin to launch something totally new.
The Magic Circle's New President: Marvin Berglas
Find out about the election news and the newest magician to win the election.
Shin Lim's Crediting Mess: Shape of My Heart
Magicians were upset this week as Shin performed to a song with playing card lyrics.
Advice for Young Magicians: 8 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier
Magic is a brilliant hobby for teens and children. But what if you want to take it more seriously? Here are eight pieces of advice for young magicians.
Enigma by Christian Grace: Where to buy and how much will it cost? Revealed
New details for the most hyped magic product of the year.
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.
How To Do Magic Tricks: Beginner Advice
Want to know where to learn magic tricks online? It can overwhelm new magicians, so Max breaks down the basics.
The Magic Apple Celebrates 20 Years: Full Story
There's only one magic shop in Los Angeles, and it just celebrated its 20th birthday with a special new book.
The Bra Burning Magician
How one magician campaigned 50 years ago to get women accepted by the community.
Don't Miss This New Ben Earl Project & Collectible
Everything you need to know about the new Ben Earl card magic project and how to get yours before they're all gone.
5 Great Magic Tricks With a Thumb Tip: Revealed
There was a time when every magician performed magic with thumb tips. Now, you have the chance to be one of the only magicians using the powerful tool.
David Blaine's New Disney+ Series "Beyond Belief": Everything We Know
Find out about Blaine's new magic documentary series from Nat Geo and Disney+.
Ben Hart stole the show: Edinburgh Fringe 2023
What can magicians learn from the best magic shows at this year's festival?
What are the best theory11 playing cards? Full List
theory11 changed the game when it came to custom decks of cards, bursting beyond the magic world and making cards cool for everyone. These are their most popular decks.
John Archer on Comedy, Magic, & Nuclear Submarines: Interview
Reach comedy magician John Archer's mind in his answers to our interview series.
5 Best Magic Books for Beginners: Revealed
Want to learn magic and need a good place to start? The best trick secrets, tutorials, and methods are in these five magic books.
Watch: Asi Wind Shocks The View with Inner Circle Tricks
New York magician Asi Wind impressed The View's hosts and audience with a taste of his new off-Broadway show.
This TV Show Uses Illusion Methods, and It's Amazing! Couples Therapy
Magicians should take note of how the Couples Therapy producers used magic illusion methods to hide cameras within the set.
Ellusionist Discount Code! Plus, a List of Their Best Magic Tricks
Get 10% off every Ellusionist order when you buy magic tricks and playing cards with affiliate code: ONEAHEAD10.
Trigg Watson's Tech Magic is Taking Over: Interview
Los Angeles tech magician Trigg Watson's AGT audition is going viral. He reveals his secrets in this interview.
Magician Movies: List of Hollywood Films Featuring Magic Tricks
These are the best magic movies for any magician to watch on Netflix or Prime, with a big bag of popcorn and a deck of cards.
Watch: Magician Fools Today Show Hosts with Broadway Illusion
VIDEO: Antonio Díaz teleports spectators on live television and receive some mind-blown reactions from the audience and hosts.
What Can Magicians Learn From Cardistry Con 2023?
Dan and Dave brought their cardistry conference to London this year. We went along to see what magicians could learn.
Luke Oseland is Selling Out the Fringe: Interview
The social media magic creator is returning to the Fringe this year with various shows. Be sure to read this new interview.
Who Created the Magic Tricks in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning
The latest instalment of the hit movie franchise features clever sleight of hand, magic tricks and pickpocketing. But which magic consultant is behind the tricks?
Learn A Great Method for a Coin Bend with a Borrowed Coin: Magic Trick Tutorial
This is a fooling and fun method for a coin bend that takes place in the spectator's hands. The method will surprise you.
Andi Gladwin's Favourite Magic Books: Interview
Andi Gladwin reveals his secrets and discusses everything from David Copperfield to Jesse Eisenberg.
How to Learn Mnemonica: The Easy Way to Memorize Magic Stacks
Looking for a fast way to learn a stacked deck for magic tricks? This is an easy way to start performing mnemonica miracles.
This Threads News is a Wake Up Call to the Magic Industry: Prediction
Is this the end of independent magic shops?
The Power of Old Magic Magazines: Revealed
This is why you'll always regret throwing them away and how magicians can switch offline and find gold inside old magic magazines.
Brice Harney on Asi Wind & Derek DelGaudio: Interview
Magicians should pay close attention to mentalist Brice Harney. His career continues to build momentum, and we're stoked he found time to answer our questions.
Why PropDog Magic Shop is Closing its Doors: Full Story
Is this a sign of where the magic industry is heading? Find out what happened and what this means for the future of magic.
Debunking the Uri Geller New York Times Story
Why are magicians so frustrated? Here's mentalist and psychic debunker Dustin Dean's response.
How Did Harry Houdini Die? Secret Revealed
Did someone kill Harry Houdini? Find out exactly what happened to the famous escapologist and magician in this breakdown.
Edward Hilsum on Marko Karvo and Lance Burton: Full Interview
The British Champion of Magic shares his insights in this rare interview. It's worth a read.
Where To Buy Derren Brown's "Notes From A Fellow Traveller" Book for Magicians
Everything you missed at The Magic Circle book launch event!
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.
Attend the All-Day Charity Lectures with Christian Grace, Timon Krause & More!
It's a virtual magic seminar with a great cause. Here's how you can support One Ahead's content producer, Nathan Wilson.
An Inside Look at Tannen's Magic Camp's 50th Anniversary This Week
Max shares exactly what's going on at this year's infamous magic camp.
Bao Hoang on Going Full-Time Magic: Interview
Bao is a busy Montreal-based magician with a growing online audience and playing card empire.
Easy Magic Trick for Kids & Beginners: Learn for Free
Online easy-to-learn tutorial for an elastic band and ring trick you can perform right now. Secret magic method: revealed!
Did You Know This About Ben Hart's New Magic Show?
The British magician is headed to the Fringe with his touring show inspired by something new.
This is How Famous Magicians Make Money: Valuable Insights
Learn from their monetisation strategy and become a higher-earning performer.
Is The Vanishing Inc. Magic Retreat Worth It? HONEST REVIEW
After attending one of Vanishing Inc's Retreats for magicians, Max reveals everything you know about the hybrid magic lecture vacation setup.
Gaia Elisa Rossi on Magic, Big Mac's & Anne Hatheway
We speak with Italian magician Gaia Elisa Rossi about all things magic, celebs and tricks gone wrong!
Derren Brown's New Live Show is Missing Something: Full Story
The mind reader is back with a new west end show, but this time there's one big change.
Why David Blaine is the Best at THIS: How You Can Be Too
Rory goes over three tools you can employ in your magic routines to feel as improvised and engaging as Blaine's tricks.
Sonia Benito on Magic, Movement & Penelope Cruz
From her biggest inspiration, celebrity crush, and favourite magic tricks. Sonia reveals her secrets in this magic interview.
What Happened to David Copperfield: Where is He Now?
Everything you need to know about illusionist and magician David Copperfield's long career: from TV specials to best-selling Las Vegas shows.
Watch: Why Penn & Teller Are Unusual Genuises
Take a look at Penn & Teller's long successful career and watch how they built their own style and following in magic.
Some Sad Magic Castle News: Milt Larsen's Passing
Roman updates us on the news about one of the founders of The Magic Castle in Hollywood.
This New Levitation Illusion Video Will Inspire You
Magicians: take a look at this new illusion by Angelo Roay and feel inspired.
Every Las Vegas Magician: Full List
Find out what magic shows are on in Las Vegas. Which Vegas magic show is the best and cheapest?
Penn & Teller: UK Tour Update
When is Penn & Teller's UK tour, and how do you buy tickets? Here's everything you must know.
Most Magicians Don't Know About Putpocketing
Discover how big-name magicians rely on this secret principle to enhance their magic.
Watch: We Spent 100 Hours Mastering the Second Deal
Jacob and Benji challenged each other to practice a new sleight for 100 hours!
Who is The Masked Magician? Secret Revealed
The mysterious identity behind one of the most controversial magicians is exposed.
Why this Spanish Magician Just Bought a Theatre in Missouri: Full Story
His Barcelona live show has been capturing the attention of magicians and laypeople, with magicians flying in to see it. Now, he's set his sights on the US.
What Can Magicians Learn From Focus Groups?
Pete McCabe on focus groups, magic, and the best way to force a card, based on the research!
TV Tropes for Magicians: 5 TV Magic Stereotypes
What are the types of magicians and illusionists you see on television? From tricksters to stunt people, let's break it down.
Wes Barker's Comedy Magic: Interview
Wes is one of the most ballsy and risk-taking magicians on the planet. He stops by to share his answers and thoughts on comedy magic.
TV News: Dynamo's New Show & Penn & Teller's New Host
Remember Dynamo? Well, he's soon to be back on our screens. Fool Us will be back too, CW has renewed their series but with a new host!
Most Magicians Don't Know About the Mishear Convincer
This is how the best magicians use what's known to be one of the most risky convincer to create more fooling magic tricks.
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.
Tannen's Magic Camp Review: General Advice
Max shares his insights and advice as a 4-time Tannen's Magic Camp attendee. Learn magic and make like-minded magic friends.
Francis Menotti & Impossible Answers: Interview
Jeremy Renner, David Williamson, and Timothy Wenk all feature in this wonderfully insightful interview with the talented Francis Menotti.
Derren Brown's New Book For Magicians: Everything We Know
The rumours are true! Find out when it is available, and where can you buy Derren's new book for mentalists.
How to Cast Spectators for Street Magic Filming
Discover how big-name magicians cast spectators for street magic shoots and how you can do the same too.
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.
Why You NEED to Post Magic on Social Media: Insider Secrets
Luke Oseland has created viral magic tricks for magicians with huge social followings. Now, he's sharing why you should consider posting tricks online too...
How Did Criss Angel Walk on Water? Revealed
When did Criss Angel walk on water and why? Max shares some details on the history of the illusion and why so few magicians attempt it.
Keith Barry on His Hypnotizing Life: Interview
Who is Keith Barry, and how did he become one of the most famous hypnotists on the planet? We asked him 10 questions.
On Magic: Kant’s Revolution and The Limits of Perception
Learn Kant’s critical philosophy, the limits of human perception, and what that means for us as magicians.
Why Does Teller Not Talk or Speak? Penn & Teller Magicians
Has Teller always been silent on stage? Find out why he made the decision to perform without speaking.
What is The Hollywood Magic Castle? An Expert Guide
How do you get an invite to The Magic Castle? Can anyone go, and when? We answer all your questions.
Ben Seidman Reveals His Secrets: Interview
Close-up comedy magician Ben Seidman swings by to answer our questions!
How to Perform Magic for Friends
A look at when and how magicians can perform magic in casual situations.
The 5 Best Methods for Lottery Prediction Magic Tricks
The definitive list of magic trick methods for the stunt that was made famous by illusionists like Derren Brown.
Ollie Mealing Card Trick: Revealed
Bonus Video Tutorial: Learn a new magic trick.
The Best Most Underperformed Magic Trick: Revealed
Why are magicians not performing this effect?
Why The Magic Circle Just Banned this Magician: Full Story
In an unexpected update, one of the magicians we covered last month has faced repercussions, gone to the press, and made new allegations about magic reviewers.
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.
David Blaine Injured Himself on Stage Again
Of course he did. Here's what happened along with what magicians can learn from Blaine's painful mistakes.
Magicians Who Protect Their Ideas Don't Have Many
Rory shares his magic mindset when it comes to creativity and the value of unexecuted ideas. It might not be what you're used to.
Learn a Prediction Trick for Casual Performances
Discover a bunch of magic principles built into this fun prediction trick to fool friends, family and colleagues.
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.
"Mommmm, the magic reviewers are reviewing each other again."
15 years of making magic product reviews on YouTube has driven them all mad. This is the story of 'The Fall', it's market launch and subsequent fallout - buckle in.
Lottery Tutorial
Online tutorial for those who purchased The Lottery Prediction book.
David Blaine Just Accidentally Stabbed Himself — For REAL
Here's the new story about how Blaine just injured himself on stage in the same way Derren Brown did too. This trick might be cursed!
How To Publish a Profitable Magic Product?
Not all great tricks make for great products. Here’s how successful magic brands only invest in profitable magic releases.
An ‘Any Card At Any Number’ Method
Learn a deceptive method for a casual ACAAN effect to perform with family, colleagues and friends.
How To Improve A Magic Trick
Take a closer look at how a magic consultant improves magic tricks. What are the best practices and priorities when making routines better?
One Ahead's Ones to Watch: 2022
These magicians will shape the future of magic.
Andi Gladwin On Why You Should Publish Magic
Rory's thoughts on publishing magic. Plus, an interview with Vanishing Inc. Co-Founder Andi Gladwin on the how and why of producing best-selling magic tricks.
8 Questions Murphy's Magic Never Answered
After Murphy's asked to comment on a recent public allegation of product theft by Bond Lee. I sent them eight questions about piracy and copy-cat products and waited and waited and waited...
One Ahead Gift Guide: 2022
MAGICIANS: It's that time of year when we awkwardly ask our family to buy us props they will never understand. Here’s my magic trick suggestions and a bunch of other fun items.
Most Magicians Don't Know About The 'Dumb Force'
Let's learn the secret and some clever uses. Plus, I'll tell you why this is one of the dumbest and most satisfying TV magic forces.
I Watched Criss Angel's New TV Show So You Don't Have To
Criss Angel is back on TV as the face, mentor, producer, and judge of his new magic show shot at the Criss Angel Theatre, in which celebrities perform only Criss Angel's illusions.
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?
WTF Happened To Justin Flom?
YouTube just announced they'll pay creators to post Shorts, and immediately Justin Flom began sharing his TikToks on YouTube. Now, for the first time in years, I'm seeing his magic in my feed again...
A Magician Is The New Blue Peter Presenter
This is why Joel M landing the role of presenter number 41 on the longest running children's show is such good news for magic.
Magic And Productivity
Jacob and Benji from The Daily Magician drop by this week to share their thoughts on how Dan Kennedy's marketing advice applies to magic.
Is Anyone Watching Penn & Teller: Fool Us?
116 episodes later, let's unpack the timeline of the long-running magic reality competition show. How did the show go from 4 million viewers to 0.5 million viewers per episode?
Doing The Thing
As the Nymans prepare for the second, and fast approaching, London Magic Convention, I asked Spooky Nyman to write this week's guest post. He shares his take on the magic world and doing the things.
I Think You Should Move
I asked successful working magicians for their advice building a career in magic. Can you make a great living in magic and support your family doing so? Here are the five biggest notes they all had.
'Fate' Trick by Christian Grace: REVEALED
In today's guest post, it's a video! Christian Grace shares one of his best kept secrets: fate. It's a card trick that really shows off his wonderful ability to approach card magic.
The Final Piece Of The Puzzle
In today's post, we use a forgotten forcing method to create an impossible puzzle piece prediction. The spectator chooses a puzzle piece and it's the final piece of a puzzle you made earlier.
Why Should Magicians Know About Glenn Priest?
In today's guest post, Chris Pilsworth writes about how Glenn Priest's career suddenly pivoted to work alongside magicians like Doug Henning and David Copperfield.
My Month Of Magic Musings
It's time to reflect on a month of daily magic essays. Plus, it's your final day to secure your free copy of a super rare Magic Musings first edition book.
Here's Why Magic 'Cut Points' Suck
In today's post, why do so many TV magicians rely on this technique, why have I lost faith in this method and what am I going to do instead moving forwards?
Emotional Dollar Bill Trick: Revealed
Learn to make the face on a borrowed bill smile and frown with an optical illusion... then lock the smile in place, leaving the spectator with an impossible souvenir.
Mindful Die Trick: Secret Revealed
Learn an analogue method for knowing exactly which number on a dice gets randomly selected by a spectator. You'll kick yourself when you discover the secret.
Draw Lines, Break Lines, & Timestamp Your Magic
In today's post, let's breakdown the psychological importance of invisible lines. Plus, why horror films prove your spectator's imagination will often beat your trick.
David Copperfield's Statue Of Liberty Vanish: Behind The Scenes
In 1983, millions tuned in to watch a then 26-year-old David Copperfield vanish The Statue Of Liberty. In today's post, read David's commentary on how he pulled it off...
When Should You Use An Accomplice?
In today's post, we explore why magicians should consider using a confederate for their performances. When is a good time, who to work with and also why 'card through window' is so underrated.
A Method For The Invisible Bullet Catch
MAGICIANS: learn how to turn an invisible bullet real after it's fired from an invisible gun and caught by the magician. The genuine bullet has the spectator's signature or freely named number on it.
A New Light And Heavy Box Method
In today’s paid post, we break down a classic of magic. Plus, learn the secret for an impossible light and heavy card box trick with items you already have at home.
Should Magic Be Flawless?
In this post, we learn a card control first published in 1938, and explore why Derren Brown is so brilliant at embracing mistakes.
David Blaine Performs Double Cross Too
Watch The Video Now
The Story Is More Than The Trick
Rethinking The Invisible Deck
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.
Most Magicians Don't Know What a Narrowing Force is
Don't be like most magicians.
Keith Barry is Underrated
"As a teen, I would seek out Keith Barry clips. He had a show in America, and every clip I could find would blow my mind. All of his magic stands the test of time. It’s consistently strong and..."
Are You Confident Enough To Miscall?
Magicians who can do this always impress me
Any Card At Any Number
There really aren’t that many outs
An Essentialist Look At The Cross Cut Force
Every Magician Should Perform This Version
All You Need is 5 Tricks (& 5 Clients)
How To Think Mindfully About Your Magic Business
Please Stop Telling Spectators It's An Ordinary Deck
Magicians should do this instead...
How To Master The Magic Pick-Up Shot
The secret cheat TV magicians use all the time
The Magic Industry Is An Incubator For Creator/Business Talent
Here's why magic industry names eventually leave the coup
SWITCH! Magic Trick Tutorial
From the desk of David Britland
Here's Why Magicians Care About FISM
Magic World Championships 2022 Quebec
If you build it, they will come: sure.
Buckle up; it's time to start selling yourself.
Casting Spectators for Magic TV Shows
Yep, TV shows cast spectators...
Everyone thought this was a camera trick
Here’s the simple truth
Best Easy Ways To Force A Playing Card
Secrets Revealed: Learn How To Perform Card Forces
Why Do You Perform magic?
An exercise for every magician
I Hate When Magicians Do This...
The biggest pet peeve of a magic writer
Who Is Derren Brown?
Mentalist, genius, cat killer, cheat: these are just some of the names Derren Brown has been called over the years. Writer Bella Sophia reveals every twist and turn in Derren's successful career.
Learn A Trick: Make A Signed Coin Appear Anywhere
Plus some musings on creativity.
Michael Carbonaro Takes Over Penn & Teller’s Theatre
The prankster/magician performs in Las Vegas
What Are 'Live Edits' & Why Do Magicians Use Them?
A secret tool only used by TV magicians...
EXCLUSIVE: Ryland Petty On His "Got Talent" Audition
The nine year old magician caused an internet storm
Who is David Blaine?
I’m not the first to write this about the infamous magician and I surely won’t be the last. Whether you love him or not, you’ve undoubtedly heard of him. But do any of us really know who he is?
Everything You Missed at Magic Live!
Here's the definitive inside account of the Vegas convention
Magic Circle Awards Criss Angel With...
David Penn presented this before Magic Live
A Magic Consultant Who Does Not Perform
An update on this project and my relationship with magic.
Where To Learn Card Magic Tricks Online?
Easy Playing Card Illusions Revealed
Siegfried & Roy's Palace And Items Up For Auction
Hundreds of items from the illusionists’ personal collection are on offer.
What's The Most Popular Playing Card To Force?
We watched 100's of magicians to find the best choice
Is David Blaine Getting His Own Vegas Residency?
New details about the magic show revealed
This Netflix News Is A Wake Up Call To The Magic Industry
Is this the end of the online magic tutorial boom
David Copperfield: Supreme Court Upholds Verdict
After revealing the secret to his famous illusion...
These Are The Best Ways To Stop Your Pulse With Magic Methods
Magicians need to try this effect
They Just Sold The Magic Castle To A Member
How will this impact magicians?
Worth Watching: This New Oz Pearlman Video
He's been breaking records and reading minds
A Real-Life Magic Invisibility Shield
NEW on Kickstarter: will illusionists buy these?
How Do The Best Magicians Use Multiple-Outs?
I might be giving away too much in this article.
Magicians Need To Watch Timon Krause
And then never watch magic again
What's The Future Of Magic?
Magic is evolving at a rapid pace
🇺🇦 Magic on Ukraine’s Border
Guest Post from Archie Manners
Speed Up a Watch With Your Mind: a Method
It can even be a borrowed wrist watch.
Dear, Blackpool Magic Convention.
I suppose this is a love letter of sorts.
How Magicians Send Secret Messages
Get key info from an assistant
Lessons From A Magic Prototype
An impossible hands-off playing card trick
Turn Your Watch Into A Prediction Watch!
A work in progress for us to build upon
5 Easy SEO Wins For Professional Magicians
How do you get your website to the top spot on google?
A Self-Working Lottery Prediction: Learn It Now!
Super Easy, Perform Solo with a Genuine Printed Ticket 👀
Can NFTs Fix The Magic Industry?
$13,000 For A Digital Playing Card?!
What do Michael Weber, Calen Morelli & Nate Staniforth Have In Common?
Ingredients of a good idea.
Fool Us Whistleblowers
I spoke to some previous contestants
Another Reason To Dislike TikTok
A Story Told In Three Parts
Magic In An Airport
A secret shortcut to great magic ideas
Magicians Need To Try This Caveman Exercise
Use this secret tool to write better scripts and stories.
TikTok Star, Ash Magic, with 7 Mil Followers, Publishes His First Magic Book
Why are social media magicians starting to publish magic books?
Derren Brown's Secret Message for Theatre Goers
Derren is off on tour and he's got a new video message for those with tickets.
Make Lightning Strike On Command
Magic Stunts & Their Origins
Make $1 Million With A Magic Product
The secret "tricky ten" formula to spot best selling tricks
12 Things Every Magician Can Do Today
Advice from casting magicians for Late Night, Talent Comps & more.
7 Variations Of Bestselling Tricks
Laypeople will not know or care if your trick is a version of something that already exists. They will notice if a trick feels unique to you. Let's look at some great new examples in this post.
Harness The Power of Dual Reality
The secret magic principle used by consultants
What Is A Magic Consultant?
A must read for magicians who have never hired a consultant
Perform Master Prediction Box for $5.
Six method ideas to demo how TV magic works differently
How To Patent A Magic Trick
Don't listen to the Facebook magicians
When All Else Fails... Mic Check.
The morality of TV magic's infamous method
Dealing With Challenging Spectators on TV
A masterclass from Derren Brown
Dr Strange's New Magic Show
Let's take a closer look at the tricks featured in Disney's New Avengers Campus. How did the creative team make off-the-shelf magic tricks feel totally unique?
Performing magic on Clubhouse
Perfect tricks for the drop-in audio app
Why Should Magicians Watch The Friends Trailer ?
What does it show us about magic?
Important Questions for Every Magician
Do you have the answers?
How To Get TV Networks to Think of You
Be the person they call when channels need magicians
Coin Through T-Shirt Revealed
Learn the secret and start performing
Creating Magic for Jeff Bezos
Magic tricks based on follower suggestions...
Fake It Before You Make It
Magic to Reality: Step One
Ed Sheeran's Theory on Producing Magic Tricks
How to bring a trick idea to real life
Uri Geller Bends Canal Boat's Press Coverage Towards Himself
A Breakdown of Magicians & Publicity Stunts
What are the Best Investments in Magic
Answering Subscriber Questions
What Counts As A Camera Trick?
Magicians can't even agree on this...
5 Places You Always Find Great Magic Methods
A Magic Consultants Treasure Map
The Best Trick Calen Morelli Ever Showed Me
And it's not what you'd expect it to be
Did Rick Lax Change Magic & The Internet Forever?
Fake Science, Magic Pranks, Life Hacks... Conspiracy Magic.
TV Magicians and Their Off The Shelf Tricks
In this post, we break down my favourite Derren Brown routine, and look at why the best magicians are more than happy to put their own take on shop-bought tricks.
Learn a Trick: Gift Card Prediction
How do magic consultants think about principles?
These Are The World's Worst Magic Consultants
How We Can Learn From Their Mistakes
Learn an Impossible Card Trick
Rethinking ways to perform tricks you already own.
Make a Web Search Trick in 15 Minutes
Learn to build your own for free + the importance of prototyping
