Ultimate Magic Season Two: The Review

Thor and I stayed on after Magic Day to catch Ultimate Magic Season 2.
JC Sum promised us that the show will be 30% different for Thor and I ( 2nd time watching) but i feel that it was a humble figure offered by him. The Ultimate Magic illusion show has evolved and fine tuned itself [...]

Magic: The Science of Illusion @ Science Centre Review

Thor and I headed down to the Science Centre to check out the featured exhibition. We were greeted at the entrance with dazzling lights and a showcase of a collection of gimmicks and magic props. Magicians would be no stranger to the svengali decks and stripper decks ( Made in China ) on display ( [...]

Guy Hollingworth talks about Magic and Copyrights

Talks about protecting the secrets of Magic using Copyrights as a medium has surfaced more often than not in recent years. This is one of the few articles that appear in mainstream media that examines this right that has been sort after by magicians for years. It is quite a wordy article set in [...]

Is Tattoo Joe really Joe’s?

Contrary to popular belief, the originator of this miracle is a Japanese magician, Kikuchi. There has been much online furor over the release of this effect with comments such as:

“Seeing his version of this effect, I mean I’m happy for Joe Russell, It’s good to release such a great effect so every Ellusionist kid can [...]

Magic: The Science Of Illusion

People make sense of what they see and experience without much awareness of the complex interplay of the perceptual and interpretive processes that make these acts possible. Magicians have long understood the complexity of visual illusions, and have used this knowledge to create experiences that appear to defy natural laws. Using the engaging example of [...]

Whats Bicycle and Magic got to do with the 2008 US Elections?

A Magician’s Campaign for Barack-Biden duo.

Bicyle Elections 2008 Playing Cards
These 2008 Election Edition Playing Cards are limited release. The Aces of the Republican deck feature an Elephant riding a bicycle, the Aces of the Democrat deck features a Donkey Riding a Bicycle. On all three decks The Kings feature George Washington. The Queens feature Betsy [...]

Ellen messes with Neil Patrick

Neil Patrick’s recent appearance on Ellen Degeneres’ show caused much controversy which resulted in Ellen having to personally offer an apology. It started after he discussed his new role as a board member of the Academy of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He proceeded to introduce a head chopper to perform a bit of [...]

Pixar’s “Presto”

Animation World Magazine may have had a first look at Pixar’s newest creation, “Presto” but the Pixar blog recently revealed the poster. “Presto” first made its debut as an opener for the Pixar animated feature “Wall E” about a robot who finds his true purpose. “Presto” will also be shown at the International Animation Festival [...]

Teller Speaks!!!

Teller (born Raymond Joseph Teller) is an American illusionist, comedian and writer best known as the silent half of the comedy magic duo known as Penn and Teller. He legally changed his name to “Teller” and possesses one of the few United States passports issued in a single name.
In this video, Teller speaks about the [...]

Kundalini Rising

Too little credit given to this brainchild by Jeff Mcbride which surfaced more than a decade ago. This idea stemmed the future of many similar ideas with slight modifications such as “Loops” by Yigal Mesika.
The premise was excellent: a card rises from the pack while held by a spectator, and any pack can be used. [...]

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