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On The Magic Gesture
One of the more fascinating rabbit holes I have gone down in magic over the last decade is what might loosely be called the Ascanian Conception of Magic. Within this…
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AI presentation & Spelling Trick
I have no grudge against the spelling tricks. In fact, I believe that a good spelling trick, if presented properly, appropriately, and in an entertaining manner, can be a great…
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Revisiting the Basics
One of the most enjoyable things about being a magician is the ability to go back to material I learned years ago and revisit some of the really basic techniques.…
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Double Talk
I still remember the first Double Lift I was taught. It was during a four-day beginner magic course held upstairs in a local magic shop, aimed at people with little…
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Beyond the Garden Path with Gabi Pareras
One of my all time favorite tricks to perform, both socially and in strolling situations, is The Fingerprint Card Trick, exactly as written in The Vernon Chronicles, Vol. 1. The…
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Juan Tamariz (1942-2026)
I never had the opportunity to meet Juan Tamariz in person. The closest connection I have with him is through his writings, videos, interviews, and the wealth of knowledge he…