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My Purpose in the Pandemic

Joshua Jay - Saturday, February 27, 2021

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Magicians aren't first-responders. We didn't develop the vaccine. So what is our purpose?

The Great Zucchini

Joe McKay - Saturday, February 27, 2021

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The Great Zucchini is a fascinating performer and the subject of a Pulitzer Prize winning article. Joe McKay finds out more about him in this essay.

Tech and Teams for Virtual Show

Joshua Jay - Wednesday, February 24, 2021

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Don't be scared to delegate things that aren't your area of expertise.

Material Selection For Virtual Shows

Joshua Jay - Saturday, February 20, 2021

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Joshua talks about how he selects material for a virtual show.

We Need Your Help!

Vanishing Inc. - Saturday, February 20, 2021

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What does the future of virtual magic look like? Take our short survey for a chance to win a gift card!

Stage Invasion

Joe McKay - Thursday, February 18, 2021

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Joe McKay asks a question we all should have an answer to.

Six Impossible Things Program

Joshua Jay - Sunday, February 14, 2021

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Josh tells the story of when Uri Geller bent a fork for him.

The Cull Switch

Luke Jermay - Saturday, February 13, 2021

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Jermay shares a a very clever idea we think will fool you.

Meaning Is The Best Misdirection

Joe McKay - Friday, February 12, 2021

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Joe McKay shares another thought-provoking essay. This time, concentrating on meaning and misdirection.

Where You Are

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, February 7, 2021

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Andi extends on a comment by Tom Stone to help make your own magic better.

The List Guy

Joshua Jay - Sunday, January 31, 2021

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Josh's list of "awesome things".

Big Changes at Vanishing Inc.

Vanishing Inc. - Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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After more than 10 years, it's time for a change.

Marlo's Prediction

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, January 24, 2021

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75 years ago Ed Marlo made a prediction. Did it come true?

A Really Good Trick Everyone Overlooks

Joshua Jay - Sunday, January 17, 2021

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Josh shares a really good trick magicians overlook.

Chicken and Egg

Luke Jermay - Saturday, January 16, 2021

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Jermay shares an idea for a technique without an application. Can you think of an application for it?

How Long Will it Take?

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, January 10, 2021

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Andi provides us with four solutions for speeding up the process of perfecting a sleight.

Three Non-Magic Books You Might Enjoy

Joshua Jay - Sunday, January 3, 2021

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Josh recommends 3 non-magic books magicians will enjoy.

Rambles | Productivity

Steve Faulkner - Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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As we approach the New Year, Faulkner does a ramble about overcoming barriers to productivity. Your resolutions for 2021 will thank you for reading this.

Catching Creativity

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, December 27, 2020

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Andi created a small mantra to ensure that he never forgets an idea.

The Forgotten Art Of Re-Reading

Joshua Jay - Sunday, December 20, 2020

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Josh has been re-reading his favorite magic books.

Realizing Magic | Animating The Inanimate

- Tuesday, December 15, 2020

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Pete McCabe (author of Scripting Magic) shares a video (and trick) where he explains his process for developing tricks.

Winners All

Luke Jermay - Tuesday, December 15, 2020

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Discover how simply reframing a gambling routine can make everyone feel like winners.

In Defense of Your Audience

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, December 13, 2020

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There's one simple thing that will elevate your performance into an experience that your audience members will always remember ...

The Truly Fantastic Move

Joshua Jay - Sunday, December 6, 2020

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What if we presented a move for what it is... a move.

Articles - Vanishing Inc. Magic Blog - page 3

My Purpose in the Pandemic

The Great Zucchini

Tech and Teams for Virtual Show

Material Selection For Virtual Shows

We Need Your Help!

Stage Invasion

Six Impossible Things Program

The Cull Switch

Meaning Is The Best Misdirection

Where You Are

The List Guy

Big Changes at Vanishing Inc.

Marlo's Prediction

A Really Good Trick Everyone Overlooks

Chicken and Egg

How Long Will it Take?

Three Non-Magic Books You Might Enjoy

Rambles | Productivity

Catching Creativity

The Forgotten Art Of Re-Reading

Realizing Magic | Animating The Inanimate

Winners All

In Defense of Your Audience

The Truly Fantastic Move

Learn Magic

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