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Frank Tarbeaux and the Cutlas Case

Frank Tarbeaux and the Cutlas Case

Andi Gladwin - Monday, December 30, 2019

Category: Articles


In this concluding part, Andi Gladwin shares a surprising end to Tarbeaux's story, where he became the defendant in a famous court case.

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Frank Tarbeaux and Wild Bill Hickok

Frank Tarbeaux and Wild Bill Hickok

Andi Gladwin - Saturday, December 28, 2019

Category: Articles


What really happened in that famous card game in Deadwood in 1876? Frank Tarbeaux was apparently there.

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Tarbeaux's Monte Script

Tarbeaux's Monte Script

Andi Gladwin - Friday, December 27, 2019

Category: Articles


In part three of this series, Andi shares Frank Tarbeaux's script from his Monte hustle.

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Arizona Frank’s Monte Scam

Arizona Frank’s Monte Scam

Andi Gladwin - Thursday, December 26, 2019

Category: Articles


Andi Gladwin's series on Frank Tarbeaux continues with a look at Tarbeaux's Monte scam, in his own words.

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Frank Tarbeaux: A Card Cheat You Never Knew

Frank Tarbeaux: A Card Cheat You Never Knew

Andi Gladwin - Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Category: Articles


In this five-part series, Andi Gladwin introduces us to a previously-unknown card cheat, Frank Tarbeaux, who was at the right place at the right time too often!

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A Little Practise Video

A Little Practise Video

Damian Jennings - Friday, December 20, 2019

Category: Articles


Jason Ladanye having a little practise with some cards.

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How to Get Started in Card Magic

How to Get Started in Card Magic

Joshua Jay - Thursday, December 19, 2019

Category: Articles


Joshua Jay gives some tips on how to get started in card magic.

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Gift Guide for Magic Books

Gift Guide for Magic Books

Ellis James - Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Category: Articles


Into magic books? Of course you are. We got you.

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Happy Birthday, Principa!

Happy Birthday, Principa!

Damian Jennings - Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Category: Articles


Harapan has recorded a little Happy Birthday video...

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Does RD Insta live up to the hype?

Does RD Insta live up to the hype?

George Luck - Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Category: Articles


Find out whether RD Insta lives up to all of the hype.

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Gift Guide for Accessories

Gift Guide for Accessories

Ellis James - Friday, December 13, 2019

Category: Articles


Here's our guide to some must have, and one luxurious, accessories for the magician in your life. Or you.

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Gift Guide for Magic Downloads

Gift Guide for Magic Downloads

Ellis James - Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Category: Articles


Here's another selection of gift ideas. This time, our magic downloads are highlighted.

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Holiday Baffling Blocks

Holiday Baffling Blocks

Ben Young - Sunday, December 8, 2019

Category: Articles


A holiday idea for Baffling Blocks

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The Five Best Card Magic Books For Beginners

The Five Best Card Magic Books For Beginners

Joshua Jay - Friday, December 6, 2019

Category: Articles


Joshua Jay gives some advice for people wanting to learn card magic.

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Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Ellis James - Thursday, December 5, 2019

Category: Articles


I'm not suggesting you accidentally print these out and forget to get them from the printer, but, ya know...

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The Thirteen Paths - Notes by R Paul Wilson

The Thirteen Paths - Notes by R Paul Wilson

R Paul Wilson - Monday, December 2, 2019

Category: Articles


To accompany this week's podcast, R Paul Wilson has given away a copy of his notes. Here they are.

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Win A Trip To Las Vegas With Josh and Andi

Win A Trip To Las Vegas With Josh and Andi

Joshua Jay - Friday, November 29, 2019

Category: Articles


Win yourself a trip to Las Vegas with Andi and Josh.

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Probably The Best Magic Store Black Friday Sale. Ever

Probably The Best Magic Store Black Friday Sale. Ever

Joshua Jay - Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Category: Articles


Our Black Friday sale is now on.

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Finding a Matching Bretzels Pretzel

Finding a Matching Bretzels Pretzel

Ben Young - Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Category: Articles


Perfect brands to match your Bretzels gimmick.

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Christmas Gift Guide: Card Magic

Christmas Gift Guide: Card Magic

Ellis James - Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Category: Articles


Here's our handy gift guide for card magicians. Or for card magicians to print out and "accidentally" leave out somewhere very visible...

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Black Friday Sale on AmazeKids!

Black Friday Sale on AmazeKids!

Ben Young - Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Category: Articles


Announcing the AmazeKids Black Friday Sale!

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Make A Difference

Make A Difference

Andi Gladwin - Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Category: Articles


This Black Friday we're making a difference. Will you help us?

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Quickfire Questions with Daniel Lusk

Quickfire Questions with Daniel Lusk

Ben Young - Friday, November 22, 2019

Category: Articles


New Quickfire Questions!

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To Your Credit

To Your Credit

Harapan Ong - Thursday, November 21, 2019

Category: Articles


Working with Harapan Ong, we just released a free 80-page ebook that discusses an important book overlooked subject: how to credit magic effects.

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