Squeeky, The Golden Voice Thrower By Gary R. Brown

In an unsuccessful attempt to acquire the most coveted, albeit useless, ventriloquism gizmo of the 20th  Century, I inadvertently unearthed a deeper, darker and far more dangerous ventriloquial secret.   Ironically, though as ineffective as the original object of my search, this newly uncloaked gimmick bears ...

The Smallest Marvel of IBM 2018 By Gary R. Brown

Participants in this year’s convention can attest to its many wonders, including informative lectures, amazing shows, engaging contests, and friendships formed and renewed. Perhaps the smallest marvel bestowed upon attendees came in the form of a gift from Jeff McBride and the good folks at McBride’s Magic & Mystery School: a spinning disk illusion, about the size of a half dollar and...

Anthony Darkstone In Conversation with Eugene Burger

As some reading this may be aware I have written a series of articles entitled, “Anthony Darkstone in Conversation With… “ featuring many of the major names in the business.  For some reason the following article which was written some years ago was not included in that series.  No real reason except that sometimes for reasons which we are not privy to things occur. Since the passing of The...

Permission to be ourselves – Part 1 by Caique Tostes

  I was holding a ruler in my hand, and a friend of mine was blowing soap bubbles as I tried to measure them. It may seem like a dream, but it was just another moment of my inventive life as a magician. After all, isn’t it through these weird situations that we create and find ways to manifest our magic ideas? Think about the last time you were weird! It was probably during a magic...

“Vanishing Water” Magic by Chris

“This effect is so impromptu, and the method is refreshingly pure” Jeff McBride Be sure to watch Magic by Chris perform it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NIVqdiuszm4 Since his earliest encounters with the thrilling and inexplicable world of magic, Chris Budyka has been a dedicated student of its endless secrets. Magic By Chris finds himself in high demand as both a performer...