Royden Joseph Gilbert Genesta: In 1930, then famous magician Royden Joseph Gilbert Genesta had a famous special trick that attracted audiences far and wide; an escape trick. Genesta claimed the ability to escape any room to barrel or milk can in a matter of minutes before Read more
Do you remember the first time you saw magician Shin Lim? Personally I will never forget it, his act on Penn & Teller blew my mind. The world discovered Shin Lim when he appeared on America’s Got Talent. The magic world was very familiar with magician Shin Lim way before Read more
Harry Houdini was without doubt the most famous and talented illusionist to ever walk the earth. Few performers have captured the public’s imagination like Houdini did and even today over a hundred years later his legacy continues to live on. So, here are five things you may Read more
I sincerely believe that there is no better hobby for a young person than magic. If your child is looking for a hobby and you are considering Karate Class, Piano Lessons, or whatever, give magic as a hobby consideration. I have heard the story hundreds of times. I professional magician Read more
Those that saw Lance Burton’s Dove Act will never forget the first time they saw it. In my opinion it is the best 10 – 15 minute routine in history. I first saw this act a Magic Convention in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. To say he blew the crowd away would be Read more
David Blaine is a talented, successful magician and endurance artist. In this article we want to give you insights into what makes him tick & the path to success this young man has taken. David Blaine is known as much for breaking multiple endurance world records and going Read more
Mac King is one of the most talented and funniest magicians in the world. He is a fellow Kentuckianand I met him and his teen age running buddy, Master Magician Lance Burton when we are teenagers,and all members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians in Kentucky. Thanks to his easy Read more
The United States discovered Sacred Riana, this theatrical, talented, creepy, magician on the 2018 America’s Got Talent competition. Who is The Sacred Riana? Marie Antoinette Riana Graharani, actually won Asia’s Got Talent in 2017,. The Sacred Riana is 27-year-old a mentalist and magician from Indonesia who specializes in creepy and Read more
Back in my performing days, this effect was the favorite part of my dove routine, and the one that audiences couldn’t quit talking about. I am surprised that this effect never really became mainstream. But if you are skilled Dove Magician I think you will appreciate this effect. It will Read more
May 3, 1947 – February 7, 2000 Many credit Illusionist Doug Henning for bringing magic back and popularizing it again in the late 70’a & early 80’s. His Broadway show, The Magic Show, earned him a Tony Award nomination. Doug performed a lot of popular illusions of that time Read more