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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?
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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. 🎷💀🎩
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Muttenz-Chicago Opener by Roberto Giobbi

Learn an excellent variation of the “Chicago Opener” by Swiss card expert Roberto Giobbi.
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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.
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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.
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Happy Birthday, Harry! 🥳

An article about Harry Houdini, his two pocket watches and how he celebrated two birthdays each year!
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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.
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What Makes a Trick an Impuzzibility?

A short article about the Impuzzibilities book series by Jim Steinmeyer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exploring Erdnase: The Mindset of the Professional Gambler

In his introduction, Erdnase offers many interesting insights into the mindset of the professional gambler. This particular passage caught my attenti…