Magic mentors break wand for shooting victim

A photographer for the Orange County Register captured exactly how emotional a broken wand ceremony can be.
Four magicians and mentors of Adrian Ramos, 19, were asked by the teens family to conduct the ceremony during a rosary and memorial service Wednesday. In front of about 200 people, magician Michael Van Horn snapped a wand in [...]

Copperfield Rape Lawsuit Dropped

The Washington U.S. Attorney’s office closed their criminal investigation focusing on David Copperfield about three months ago but only after subjecting the magician to a nearly two year investigation, searching his Las Vegas warehouse, seizing cash and other items.
This Tuesday, the Kirkland Washington woman who accused David Copperfield of raping her during a trip to [...]

One Hand Card Bending Trick Revealed

You might have seen before somewhere this trick, a magician ask a spectator to pick a card. The picked card then bends magically at the will of the magician by just one hand, purportedly using mind power.
OK, here is the explanation, very easy to learn and do but first you need to do some “surgery” [...]

Gecko Extreme released: Exclusive, online workshop available to first buyers

A great upgrade for your Gecko is now available.
Andy Amyx and RosenGadgets have created the Gecko Extreme, an accessory pack for your Gecko that lets you go from vanishing to transforming in full view of your spectators. With the Gecko, you could make a deck of cards vanish. With the Gecko Extreme, you can change [...]

Rick Carruth Named Lifetips Magic Editor

Rick Carruth does not sleep.  He has never owned a pillow or an alarm clock.  He has only seen others yawn but has never had the experience.  He is to energy what energy is to an energy drink – the vital, special element that makes the latter possible – and without the jitters or irritability.
If [...]

Kitchen Trick: Water, Pepper and Soap

This is an extremely easy and fun trick. Great to play with while you are in the kitchen with your family or friends.
The stuff you need can be found easily in your kitchen – water, pepper and soap.
This video explains the rest:
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Enjoy!

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New at Ellusionist: Learn Now videos

Ever since 2001, when Ellusionist first started selling downloadable videos full of magic tricks and presentations, customers have asked us for “quick hit” tricks — short videos that taught a single trick or effect. Because that demand has grown over the years, we’re happy to finally bring some to you.
Freshly posted at Ellusionist.com: Our new [...]

Vegas Celebrates Mac King Day

Photograph by Steve Spatafore from Las Vegas Sun

After Memorial Day, one may wear white pants and white shoes. After Mac King Day, plaid jackets may be adorned with impunity.
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman declared yesterday, May 4th to be “Mac King Day.”
In our book, everyday is Mac King Day except for October 31st, held [...]

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