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The Insider | Steve Thompson

The Insider | Steve Thompson

Damian Jennings - Monday, October 8, 2018

Category: The Insider

Welcome to the first episode of our new magic podcast, The Insider. This is a short, 20-minute chat with Steve Thompson, creator of Glance.

Book of the Week | Del Ray

Book of the Week | Del Ray

Damian Jennings - Thursday, October 4, 2018

Category: Book of the Week

Welcome to the first of a new feature we’ll be running on the blog called Magic Book of the Week. Each week, one member of the VI team will talk about a book they love. This week, Andi chats about Del Ray - America's Foremost.

Learn To Code with a Pair of Time Travellers

Learn To Code with a Pair of Time Travellers

Damian Jennings - Friday, September 21, 2018

Category: Company Updates

This is amazing. A two-disc set which not only teaches you all the real work on Morgan and West’s stunning code work, but also will teach you how to teach anyone to be able to code in a matter of seconds.

The Impossibility Process

The Impossibility Process

Ian Flinn - Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Category: Art of Magic

The Impossibility Process explores the progression of the magician. The feeling of impossibility surrounds the craft of magic, and magicians are the conduits for those moments.

Derek DelGaudio - Invisible Dialogues

Derek DelGaudio - Invisible Dialogues

Art of Magic - Sunday, December 24, 2017

Category: Art of Magic

Derek DelGaudio is one of the few fine artists of conjuring - elevating the performance of tricks into the manifestation of Magic.

Review: IMPOSSIBLE

Review: IMPOSSIBLE

Ian Flinn - Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Category: Art of Magic

When people think of magic and magicians, Las Vegas immediately springs to mind. Though many of the innovators and masters in magic are located in the Desert of Dreams, a place with equally as much innovation and as many deep traditions of magic is New York City.

South Africa Magic Lab

South Africa Magic Lab

Vanishing Inc. - Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Category: ShareMagic

We have a vision of building a creativity lab for young magicians. Can you help?

New Magifest Scholarship Update

New Magifest Scholarship Update

Vanishing Inc. - Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Category: ShareMagic

Learn how we're changing how we grant scholarships at Magifest!

We Built a Theater!

We Built a Theater!

Vanishing Inc. - Friday, June 30, 2017

Category: ShareMagic

Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund builds a new theater at the College of Magic in South Africa.

Young People Shine at the Columbus Magifest

Young People Shine at the Columbus Magifest

Vanishing Inc. - Thursday, June 29, 2017

Category: ShareMagic

How we're helping students from Gahanna Lincoln school with their passion for magic!

Magic Workshop Scholarship Awarded

Magic Workshop Scholarship Awarded

Vanishing Inc. - Thursday, June 29, 2017

Category: ShareMagic

We awarded a scholarship place to a young magician and his parent to Ben Earl's London workshop.

Benefit Show in NYC

Benefit Show in NYC

Vanishing Inc. - Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Category: ShareMagic

Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund stages a benefit show in NYC, starring Colombian magicians.

Alberto de Figueiredo's ONE

Alberto de Figueiredo's ONE

Art of Magic - Friday, April 21, 2017

Category: Art of Magic

Alberto de Figueiredo presents ONE, a collection of six marvelous pieces of card magic. As one of the premier magicians in Spain, Alberto has applied his thousands of hours of performing experience to create incredible magic moments that are perfect for formal close-up presentations.

Excerpt from 'Take Two' by Jamy Ian Swiss

Excerpt from 'Take Two' by Jamy Ian Swiss

Art of Magic - Thursday, March 16, 2017

Category: Art of Magic

We're happy to share an excerpt from a recent Take Two, Magicana.com's weekly blog written by acclaimed author and renowned magician, Jamy Ian Swiss, which discusses the Cardistry community and a bit about the divide between magic and cardistry. Read the whole article on Magicana.com.

Allan Hagen's Completing the Hand

Allan Hagen's Completing the Hand

Art of Magic - Thursday, December 22, 2016

Category: Art of Magic

Allan Hagen teaches his original material on video for the first time. Completing the Hand is his two-phase poker routine with demonstrations of exceptional memory and skill.

Asi Wind's Gypsy Queen

Asi Wind's Gypsy Queen

Art of Magic - Friday, December 9, 2016

Category: Art of Magic

After several years of development, Gypsy Queen is finally available. Inspired by working closely with David Blaine over the years, Asi's newest contribution to magic will leave your spectators with a memory and a memento that they will always treasure.

TV Magic Recap 2016

TV Magic Recap 2016

Art of Magic - Saturday, November 19, 2016

Category: Art of Magic

2016 was a huge year for magic on television. Here we provide a brief showcase of what 2016 had to offer, as the year draws to a close.

Library of Wonder: Derek Hughes

Library of Wonder: Derek Hughes

Art of Magic - Thursday, October 27, 2016

Category: Art of Magic

Derek Hughes is a quintessential showman. After blowing the competition away on America’s Got Talent this past year, Derek has become a beacon of what good magic can truly be.

The Power of Magic

The Power of Magic

Art of Magic - Monday, August 29, 2016

Category: Art of Magic

This week's blog is a guest contribution from BJ Bueno, a top retail consultant, marketing strategist, and magician! This blog comes from his boutique marketing strategy firm, The Cult Branding Company.

Slow Dance

Slow Dance

Art of Magic - Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Category: Art of Magic

Slow Dance is a magical frame designed by Jeff Lieberman that allows objects to move in slow motion without the need of a camera. The mechanics, similar to a zoetrope "combine technology, science, and art in order to remind us of the natural mystery, beauty, and wonder that surround us every day."

Art of Magic Presents: Flourishes for Magicians

Art of Magic Presents: Flourishes for Magicians

Art of Magic - Monday, August 22, 2016

Category: Art of Magic

Art of Magic is proud to present Franco Pascali teaching Flourishes for Magicians. Within this video, you'll find four beautiful, simple flourishes that an add style to your existing repertoire or can act as fun, exciting to moves to practice.

Mahdi Gilbert fools Penn & Teller

Mahdi Gilbert fools Penn & Teller

Art of Magic - Monday, August 1, 2016

Category: Art of Magic

Our friend Mahdi succeeded in fooling master magicians Penn & Teller on FOOL US. Watch his performance and learn a little bit more about Mahdi's evolution as a conjuror.

Art of Magic Presents: Street Magic 2

Art of Magic Presents: Street Magic 2

Art of Magic - Friday, July 29, 2016

Category: Art of Magic

Watch as Franco roams the streets of Los Angeles, performing a selection of miracles from our catalogue, so you can see real world reactions to these strong, visual effects.

Welcome to The Magic Palace

Welcome to The Magic Palace

Art of Magic - Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Category: Art of Magic

David Ben provides context for the smash hit program, The Magic Palace, Dale Harney's Canadian television program featuring some of the greatest magicians in the world. The exhibition is available in full at Magicana.com.

Jamy Ian Swiss Book Reviews