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The latest magic tricks, interviews, articles, essays and hints and tips from Vanishing Inc.

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The Gilbreath Principle

Matt Baker - Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Category: Mathemagical Themas

Matt Baker explores the possibilities of the Gilbreath Principle in this fascinating post.

Named-Card Effects are NOT Always Better than Chosen-Card Effects

Joshua Jay - Sunday, October 11, 2020

Category: Articles

Josh explains his thoughts on thought-of card effects.

My Favorite Card Tricks: Karl Hein

Alex Robertson - Thursday, October 8, 2020

Category: My Favorite Card Tricks

The amazing Karl Hein shares his three favorite card tricks.

Crafting Creativity

Jim Krenz - Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Category: Magic Theory

Jim Krenz asks if one can craft creativity.

How Magic Clubs Can Evolve

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, October 4, 2020

Category: Articles

How will your magic club change, post COVID-19? Andi has a few ideas, and suggestions.

Why Should Anyone Care About Magic Tricks?

Vanishing Inc. - Thursday, October 1, 2020

Category: About Vanishing Inc.

Legendary Magician David Williamson discusses why it's our job to make people care about magic tricks.

What Should I Say?

Joshua Jay - Sunday, September 27, 2020

Category: Articles

Josh offers his thoughts on what we should say.

Realizing Magic | Some Classic Advice That Might Be Wrong

Pete McCabe - Thursday, September 24, 2020

Category: Magic Tips

Pete McCabe asks if we've been given the wrong advice...

We're Listening

Damian Jennings - Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Category: About Vanishing Inc.

In our recent customer survey, some of you asked for things we already have! So here's some common comments and our responses.

What to do When your Magic is Pirated

Andi Gladwin - Sunday, September 20, 2020

Category: Articles

Andi shares three important ways that magic creators can protect themselves from piracy.

The Stony Stare

Ben Harris - Friday, September 18, 2020

Category: Articles

Ben identifies a common problem of modern day performers and provides a simple, but extremely effective tip.

Never Lose your Instructions Again

Damian Jennings - Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Category: About Vanishing Inc.

Announcing a new way to make sure you never lose a magic instruction link again.

Vanishing Inc. Playing Cards 1,000 Deck Giveaway!

Vanishing Inc. - Monday, September 14, 2020

Category: Articles

Learn how you can win a free deck of cards all week long!

Find what you're looking for

Damian Jennings - Thursday, September 10, 2020

Category: Articles

You asked us to make it easer to search for items, so we have.

CATO (Part 1 of 2)

Matt Baker - Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Category: Mathemagical Themas

Professor of Mathematics and Magician, Matt Baker's teaches a brilliant trick using the CATO principle.

Hallway Practice

Brian Watson - Thursday, September 3, 2020

Category: Articles

Brian Watson, from our UK team, gives an excellent tip for learning to practice any sleight.

Scripting Magic for Zoom

Pete McCabe - Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Category: Articles

Pete McCabe kindly shares a full script and trick perfect for performing on Zoom.

Howard Schwarzman: Wishes Fulfilled

Jamy Ian Swiss - Thursday, August 27, 2020

Category: Articles

Jamy Ian Swiss reflects on his friend Howard Schwarzman and his magic.

My Favorite Card Tricks: Michal Kociolek

Alex Robertson - Thursday, August 27, 2020

Category: My Favorite Card Tricks

This is the man behind the amazing artwork you see at Vanishing Inc... he also does card tricks.

My Favorite Card Tricks: Kyle Littleton

Alex Robertson - Thursday, August 20, 2020

Category: My Favorite Card Tricks

By day, he's the Vanishing Inc Warehouse Manager... but at night, he's an International Man of Mystery. Kyle Littleton shares his 3 favorite card tricks.

Devant and Maskelyne on iDrop (Almost!)

Andi Gladwin - Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Category: Articles

Amazingly, David Devant and Nevil Maskelyne's advice from 1911 applies as much now as it did when they first wrote it.

Einstein's Dream

Luke Jermay - Friday, August 14, 2020

Category: Articles

Jermay messes with time itself in the concluding post in this series.

The Red-Black Relationship Principle

Matt Baker - Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Category: Mathemagical Themas

Hey! What's this? A new series of blog posts about mathematical principles and magic? Sounds like something Matt Baker would write. Oh wait, he did.

Pick a Card Poker

Luke Jermay - Friday, August 7, 2020

Category: Articles

Jermay shares an impressive gambling routine that doesn't reply on the spectators knowing anything about poker!

Vanishing Inc. Magic Blog - page 17

The Gilbreath Principle

Named-Card Effects are NOT Always Better than Chosen-Card Effects

My Favorite Card Tricks: Karl Hein

Crafting Creativity

How Magic Clubs Can Evolve

Why Should Anyone Care About Magic Tricks?

What Should I Say?

Realizing Magic | Some Classic Advice That Might Be Wrong

We're Listening

What to do When your Magic is Pirated

The Stony Stare

Never Lose your Instructions Again

Vanishing Inc. Playing Cards 1,000 Deck Giveaway!

Find what you're looking for

CATO (Part 1 of 2)

Hallway Practice

Scripting Magic for Zoom

Howard Schwarzman: Wishes Fulfilled

My Favorite Card Tricks: Michal Kociolek

My Favorite Card Tricks: Kyle Littleton

Devant and Maskelyne on iDrop (Almost!)

Einstein's Dream

The Red-Black Relationship Principle

Pick a Card Poker

Learn Magic

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