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Camera Tricks (To Perform Online)

Camera Tricks (To Perform Online)

Ellis James - Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Category: About Vanishing Inc.


Ellis shares his picks of some highly visual magic suitable for performing to camera.

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The Insider | David Kaye (Silly Billy)

The Insider | David Kaye (Silly Billy)

Damian Jennings - Monday, April 27, 2020

Category: The Insider


My guest today is arguably the best kids' magician out there. But he has a lot that "adult" magicians can learn too.

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Three Tips for a Successful Virtual Show

Three Tips for a Successful Virtual Show

Ben Young - Saturday, April 25, 2020

Category: Articles


3 simple tips for a successful virtual show

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Hands On Deck | Hollywood Roosevelt

Hands On Deck | Hollywood Roosevelt

Ben Harris - Thursday, April 23, 2020

Category: Hands On Deck


Ben Harris is really getting into collecting cards. Here's what he has to say about the Hollywood Roosevelt deck.

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This Week in Magic | 23rd April 2020

This Week in Magic | 23rd April 2020

Vanishing Inc - Thursday, April 23, 2020

Category: Newsletter


This week we feature John Guastaferro's Wonder Aces, plus tell you about our top book, deck, and ebook of the week!

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Spectators by René Levand

Spectators by René Levand

Joshua Jay - Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Category: Magic in Mind


In the last of this series of excerpts from Magic In Mind, Josh picked René Levand's essay "Spectators"

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The Insider | Asi Wind

The Insider | Asi Wind

Damian Jennings - Monday, April 20, 2020

Category: The Insider


He's one of magic's most influential thinkers and performers. He's David Blaine's favorite magician. It's Asi Wind.

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Realizing Magic Part 2: Other effects than Cut and Restored Rope.

Realizing Magic Part 2: Other effects than Cut and Restored Rope.

Pete McCabe - Friday, April 17, 2020

Category: Magic Tips


Another fantastic post from Pete McCabe about how to create an emotional moment for your audience.

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The Origins of Card Magic

The Origins of Card Magic

Alex Romanoff - Thursday, April 16, 2020

Category: Art of Impossible


The incredible Alex Romanoff is back with an amazing video about the origins of card magic - must watch.

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The Illusion of Impossibility by Simon Aronson

The Illusion of Impossibility by Simon Aronson

Joshua Jay - Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Category: Magic in Mind


In today's excerpt from Magic In Mind, Simon Aronson writes about The Illusion of Impossibility.

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The Insider | Ben Hart

The Insider | Ben Hart

Damian Jennings - Monday, April 13, 2020

Category: The Insider


Welcome back to Season 3 of The Insider. We kick off with none other than Ben Hart...

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All I Have is Patience

All I Have is Patience

Ben Hart - Saturday, April 11, 2020

Category: Products


Hear a unique viewpoint from Ben Hart, the author of The Darkest Corners

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My Favorite Card Tricks: Andy (The Jerx)

My Favorite Card Tricks: Andy (The Jerx)

Andy - Thursday, April 9, 2020

Category: My Favorite Card Tricks


Andy from The Jerx shares his favorite three card tricks.

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My Favorite Magic Books: Michel Huot

My Favorite Magic Books: Michel Huot

Alex Robertson - Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Category: My Favorite Magic Books


Michel Huot tells us his favourite three magic books. Although he says he's got 25 favorites, we pressured him to pick just three.

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ShareMagic: Live by the Numbers

ShareMagic: Live by the Numbers

Vanishing Inc. - Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Category: Conventions


We share some interesting figures from Sunday's record breaking ShareMagic: Live event.

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Social Distancing Wildcard

Social Distancing Wildcard

Ben Young - Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Category: Articles


Fraser Gould shares a wildcard routine to highlight social distancing!

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The Darkest Corners: My View

The Darkest Corners: My View

Joshua Jay - Monday, April 6, 2020

Category: Products


Josh shares his thoughts on The Darkest Corners, by Ben Hart.

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Daniel Lusk Offers Virtual Magic Shows

Daniel Lusk Offers Virtual Magic Shows

Ben Young - Saturday, April 4, 2020

Category: Articles


Daniel Lusk makes the local news with virtual magic shows.

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ShareMagic: Live Full Schedule

ShareMagic: Live Full Schedule

Andi Gladwin - Thursday, April 2, 2020

Category: About Vanishing Inc.


In a few days, we're organizing what will be the largest magic event ever held. Here's the full schedule. Join us.

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Magic In Mind | A Definition of Magic

Magic In Mind | A Definition of Magic

Joshua Jay - Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Category: Magic in Mind


Part 2 of our series of excerpts from Magic In Mind - a free ebook.

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Paul Harris on The Magic Palace

Paul Harris on The Magic Palace

Damian Jennings - Monday, March 30, 2020

Category: Magic Tricks


Paul Harris performs a routine featuring some of his most well known effects with playing cards on Dale Harney's magic program, The Magic Palace.

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No-Touch Baffling Blocks

No-Touch Baffling Blocks

Ben Young - Sunday, March 29, 2020

Category: Articles


2 "no-touch" ideas for Baffling Blocks

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Introducing the Vanishing Inc. Magic School

Introducing the Vanishing Inc. Magic School

Joshua Jay - Friday, March 27, 2020

Category: Articles


Here's some more good news. We've launched a totally free Magic School!

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A Close-Up Pad Tip

A Close-Up Pad Tip

Andi Gladwin - Thursday, March 26, 2020

Category: Articles


Andi shares a practice hack that will allow you to practice for a few extra hours a day with no impact to your daily schedule!

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Jamy Ian Swiss Book Reviews