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Sharing offbeat magic tricks with cards, coins and everyday objects
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Devastating Fire at Vanishing Inc. Warehouse
A fire has destroyed the Vanishing Inc. Warehouse in Sacramento, California. How can we help Josh, Andi and the entire Vanishing Inc. family?![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykrp7ZzsRae1gxSzp9rPDDaDenyoVjaRosgrF_qbnAhQlCkt2rPmoloxA5i4lb6K-km-bPmTG5h3yw9AVCi8-yB0of9SveZskfUt9qJBsz15EjmcR6WhbNstq2rhyphenhyphen745JCBg3e1WPN7ooGqH1Iar4ONCd3NdGTTGylGlfKQlheeLawigtPbI0MviYmGBa/s320/saxaphone-axe-blood-splatter-6000x4000.png)
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Jazz, Murder and Magic!
Who was the jazz-loving Axeman of New Orleans? Learn two macabre card tricks based on this true crime mystery. 🎷💀🎩![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0lGG0g1oXg0zxvCuI1Ps9D8MNS2xDKBhX8vMCf7Q6bsEeLDptqH1fNH6Ho8-ZFGkdLrPONrTmQDd39vYktIhmnoSxfjJO1UceaYQrOwXuSjcIybNKXib7Zj0uBG-Au1jvIL64XWrm8AAzQGAY0OipGC979U1Hj2k96tu-uz1valcW44yYdmNDd8Yg4Ui/s320/muttenz-1392x783.jpeg)
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Muttenz-Chicago Opener by Roberto Giobbi
Learn an excellent variation of the “Chicago Opener” by Swiss card expert Roberto Giobbi.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOCvjIziR22IF4Dr7o4rgxJLVRn-UHF54l7EEOZYLUCdmMKWIJ85GUbVm99gTfYGkW4pi3sOsmWxnaMt-ef0_molGd8258TsWyzpqyzYDWiHlMHvmJ-csXxGpKopFgyOBOClSxf4KXmj8kM7HUYmHDzemiw_xVUR3dzMlOvYPgg1LFuAY2kZU9BtxePBK/s320/chicago-opener-sucks-2853x2140.png)
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Is Chicago Opener a Good Trick?
Eugene Burger didn’t like it. Does this mean that the “Chicago Opener” is a bad trick? Let’s find out.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSrO4CpzXKSgzYaqBn-FpMJzoJtBJ-mKrWWdPZ3K9zw7RyrsDsf3kT3REVepAe-wTg2V1OdIisBkMCKY5RJP29hy1dvmL2zEQ4aEbQIQdJ_LA8yiHr9BC1wbzZzAdrpMQKVndngviJgli0dVqS54cjNVUBx2Jfi86lM23ge-LyWifv3hYdskK6nlibduc/s320/the-disclaimer-secret-issue-780x1114.jpg)
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Shhh, It's a Secret!
The Disclaimer is offering a free secret issue to all new subscribers. Read this short article to learn more.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmA6IsV_-12iAISWOXcX8Fm-dBYtndhy2h3HCqGIrza1_xWoWoxW1DDs7552kBnYdf6Ss5Dh85pCd9-TPnLFejlcc3doBoJIynBXj-o-l7p859hA6N3JGo9JWz9x1032biwYrj7SiN0hahd3f76580tPvEJjLDIHVirDWiaI1UJA2hWAJWZmKJefkhVra/s320/happy-birthday-harry-1000x1000.png)
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Happy Birthday, Harry! 🥳
An article about Harry Houdini, his two pocket watches and how he celebrated two birthdays each year!![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHTUusYYxwNC02qGIHOBKoHcHQhYB8udbz6l0xGtrSR842ocHLLkWf6ioIGQoa50Bnnl7stH0wurGs77jgaM3En4i95MyGbeH0fbrm-q19HlpKuQ8tcP4dSA3ZvX_dL6HD1xgVgYg0mMaLvNGW_rbDPMclgcUIove79IHuaiWwmbdVhXnlUQQGg594VUc/w640-h360/dapper-deck-1280x720.jpg)
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Daley Dilemma: How Do We Fix the Four Weaknesses of Dr. Daley’s Last Trick?
The first in a series of articles on the classic packet trick known as Dr. Daley's Last Trick.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrqVsE2-Qes_JX78ta5kj7RYDoZJGjcCd6HbqM9uBDs2761UACuM9EZPNHrSFezWdRPZsKirTIUUCjCsfd9Q85hVR50ah1OKCGg9JGk0q0d5BJBjOvXziAvg4NjLkx030yv8Hl6YLBJ242sraHmXRixVyr7nWxG56ag6vxC7I2iOYxxT5XXVVfYA8yVAX/s320/impuzzibilities-1600x1600.jpg)
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What Makes a Trick an Impuzzibility?
A short article about the Impuzzibilities book series by Jim Steinmeyer.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZa0KEjs1WyyijDdnzOyjNp_m3yVMsr-myNPu3PWFpVPP34_M06RNbK0lAFSedkdz1xDg-RpmM-Dgcbd-oN0jYeHb_mZShxxOYyaeQkrNdR2CRnGQMwmGQizUGidDRprHn7Ajm04Ci8QaCf4iSDFy0Z7VKIbeGc_TDMNVKYqSSCC19hdImzmLfQhvbmYd/w640-h396/jay-sankey-1188x733.jpg)
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Sankey Shakes It Up!
Learn a variation of Jay Sankey's "Magic Shake" and read about his ten tips to help you embrace your natural powers of creativity.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXd8DRaq6qUflLEj733VPBgL3aa13tDsKMSaya5lwr1fYGzbazjcXekmv4mI_PcaCdn0OrUd3CZlGpsurRbJ8_qbXtNZVfSG6x3NoWljLcqpPI9FQILLopgFeFuFRvCy_QhvjJnZyj3iSJfIGvUOv-qexDVvkpNPyDEIcjiyjM8WJTjp2rAsJzoUlfq4dO/s320/four-of-clubs-antique-3080x4470.jpg)
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The Devil's Bedpost
Information on the origin of the phrase “The Devil’s Bedpost” and my thoughts on “Wagers of Sin” by Max Maven.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdIvcx4wa79wf7ayQFq6ZB2fK11bI8Pt3vOtjrZFYQy9By9pwu9WLiSxspwwbg40TxIlEY1rg1-GYPPPpuuAMUgrBD-L00a0Su0WY1TNLNlneTwpUxEWZbME3odzPTmpNMhuPQdjKQpzq826gBEvJkXPzQdoWJljubx9tId801IclSDlvxX4TNjoFc0Jm/w400-h400/the-intuition-test-720x720.png)
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Magic Review: The Intuition Test by Larry Hass
A detailed review of "The Intuition Test"by Larry Hass and Penguin Magic.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBOzO87r8xlpaxo0TjnFWM34_384qZjDoJyo2z8p9SHSRGu3m1nV8GIYJBEFG3kB7HfWD4vX5hQIzGze_aBbVr8YDYx0M95LaMIqCWZwPDMm_wnl7ybeV-iIBDDf-wntLehmZVmdzoDZMEkb5aRASHj8h4P512R_PftdmF0eGDWvXLU0Z2MdCp5a13AH8/w453-h640/back-from-the-dead-cover-1748x2480.jpg)
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Magic Review: Back From the Dead by Dave Forrest
A review of Back From the Dead by Dave Forrest and Full 52. This is the first new product from Dave for almost 6 years!![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWm7nW3DDxiIA-w4bgnEVUmKgRi2eXvdHv2NL6q0VAv2ybpmsLPcnGiDs420JKmusSBp_dIlYUCaOd7sR8ubfL7rsIfV1jwD8j87FUmQr3CZmoPbX4fY6nwfKN9zFBHGp6lF2ff_k5wQteSbKDphxh9lrbhHrFSpeipcBL7dHviVqWQCZSCcnmREAX58jA/w640-h360/royal-t-three-cards-1280x720.png)
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Magic Review: Royal-T by Gordon Bean
A review of a new three-card-monte inspired packet trick by Gordon Bean and Penguin Magic.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTABj5PyrQaHMYQCQRtfFFZSXPbIav9JYCDlwuh33eJHVOE13qS1EcKqlFVWmZiksR2xQyp4ZRJ8m2coP4wVvgREMBzPLM8vh0cj-KLzA9RuIiWuLknjHe0FCnYeZaGUBdHigZOPgamEs7viJerAJTRzq2CxGK2EyIqh5SYHrFtPUXJABqNxLDwDmWkKVu/w640-h360/tidal-wave-four-kings-1280x720.png)
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Magic Review: Tidal Wave by Spidey
Is the latest release by Spidey and Penguin Magic worth purchasing? Read this detailed review to find out.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfljdBAbBTRco6aLlnmJ46Ym3iiEQ2BpLR_-h_8QbedSKBYIdBPG6B7nM7F5cnSWUQTE6eTiTllXCS4j80q8GXwcOiB0PITQP8LwV_FaZgKhnC00LOn-UUphuz0-6XCSAC--6dslHHEhlx4xvGwmDJ1i2wD6b-Uxq1AhwxwvEulyLamX8hxgqv1jt8g/w640-h426/face-down-deck-and-five-cards-6000x4000.jpg)
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Removing Visual Distractions From Card Tricks
In this article, I share some simple tips to help you remove visual distractions from your card magic routines.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM9V-2IMlbYC6UbiDJfu0dXUkQ2s0biNOG-hkcvqNb5lw5kJpXYt0DoN0x7Qc5PPxcwQJK9NcGDuaJXKp9ibpHwy4RDpY54nwPkDNt6dMNxoooJx3t3gfT6BIog4Zwdv5H2WmSdtjkiLeVKB6rk-k_IoLwXw9ZZ_GjYXmhVLKu09rzOa9kC7B11BEgEg/w520-h640/mysterio-780x959.png)
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The Magic of Mysterio
How can learning more about fictional characters from pop culture help us improve our performances? Read this post to find out!![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPlOdv8kt1LXtuZIltPAZviOYQpcjDl-C0tMpW3Ij0Io9vN93stCjN48QqnY7L6IIPjiEPEtO_i5yuWsm5rsISwl2dGfQWBRbJuHkfQCYPTOFJoAV60nvve-RkItk-AtQhcmBDcB8ytK6sWssIg_A_Qhx4oVh19KcsjB6zGOHuK5DpEdAblfHDOdEYNA/s320/edceipt-tesco-740x416.png)
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Receiptful Practices
Some thoughts on recent releases "Transaction" and "EDCeipt", and some more general ideas related to mental magic using receipts.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu7LKojU20_JvxjhK35cWPDYFB6lnTSJ-gfcy663pjcSXLVX-hdt6zoTFgTVOxuNY8WgLqjWaRA_wo4TFKjAbBWyc6e08Q6jbp8Qm58sh4S_Fw5VTpeHBxGcydYb4AZ5KSacgvoNLlF6HJz3Ett2OT369EiWX-lq5Ojxvz5DDKcETnxekWfUmGX6p-Xw/s320/hands-overhand-shuffle-3467x2600.jpg)
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Exploring Erdnase: Secrets of the Professional Card Cheat
In this post, you'll learn about the philosophy and psychology of cheating at cards according to S.W. Erdnase.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWaRdkgTi5Sb3KJzBkwxcFScqGVrhOOF8vwwvb-jE1Ij5RpFz-67pBkqz0ovF3Ecwbc6v8fyLElBoro1gpN6RNsYeMVYd-nBaES00eodhT9Ei5V-sVB6bmGluIzxdtsdIVMnitdDB39h5mpoAg07hRrhltb2-9SKq5S_a-O07kMA6W56diH6YsCn9rQ/s320/gem-stones-6000x3375.jpg)
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Hidden Gems: "Out on Location" by Roy Walton and Karl Fulves
An easy, self-working card trick that can be performed with a borrowed pack.![Image](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWF3xITMVvFtOCufD1C5iEZMWva_lk1rmZlfoUrd6tJqlqQxrdNeZGeOhrsmeYe58aWad894ry6MR2JFcn5-ewEFz_q0MgpRiPKe4z8mDNhk6D9IgwNkH1f5ZBtK-oaGNS6n2s25kIOOykHNDKpXEuwtBMSRqePLz9LGt3Q52oBc7WHhZnvklLef_NQ/w640-h360/man-saloon-5622x3162.jpg)
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