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Well Begun or Half Done? Classical Wisdom for Contemporary Conjurers
Could a 2,000-year-old Roman proverb transform you from a perpetual beginner into a master magician?
Sixpence Ceremony
Discover a new approach to “Will the Cards Match?” with a presentation rooted in the folklore surrounding the English sixpence coin.
Colourful Hijinks
Learn a pun-static card routine with four colourful Jokers based on the classic Gordon Bean packet trick, “Jinks”. 🃏🃏🃏🃏🌈
Albion Aces
A playful version of Herb Zarrow’s “Revolving Aces” with a two-phase “Spectator in Trouble” plot. 🇬🇧
A Taxonomy of Magicians
A simple classification system for the different ways to engage with magic as a hobby, career or art form.
Mark of the Beast
Learn a poetic packet trick with a Faustian feel based on the classic card trick “Color Monte” by Jim Temple. 👿
The Puzzling World of Paradox Poetry
In this post, I discuss the benefits of paradoxical poetry by looking at “Antigonish” or “The Little Man Who Wasn’t There” by Hughes Means.
What a Weird Inn!
In this article, you’ll learn about an obscure magic trick known as the “Weird Inn” and explore several different ways to perfom it.
Playing Cards with the Devil
Read some spooky stories this Halloween and learn a devilsihly delightful card trick called “High Card to Hell”! 🔥
Performance Diary: Sandwiches & Sorcery
Reflections on a recent performance of mine at a networking lunch at work! 🥪🪄
Paradox of Love
Learn a packet trick based on the counterintuitive concept that giving love away is the only way to truly keep it. ❤
A Terrible Twist
My candid thoughts on Lloyd Barnes’ version of “Twisting the Aces”. In the article, I also share my thoughts on the “enshittification” of magic. 💩
The SPREAD Sequence: A Framework for Improving the Performance of Magic
A powerful six-step process to improve the impact of your magical performances.
Quick Change Queens
Learn an unusual variation of Dr. Daley's Last Trick in which the the backs of four Queens repeatedly change colour. 👑
Laughing Boy and Lumberjack
Learn a multi-phase rendition of Dr. Daley’s Last Trick inspired by the game of Euchre and an old American folk song! 😆🪓
The Jaybird Jump
Learn a fresh new take on Dr. Daley's Last Trick called “The Jaybird Jump” by becoming a paid Ruseletter subscriber or LSOH member. 🐦
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?
Jazz, Murder and Magic!
Who was the jazz-loving Axeman of New Orleans? Learn two macabre card tricks based on this true crime mystery. 🎷💀🎩
Muttenz-Chicago Opener by Roberto Giobbi
Learn an excellent variation of the “Chicago Opener” by Swiss card expert Roberto Giobbi.