Ask Alexander 2.0 Beta!

Those of you who have logged in to Alexander recently may have noticed the new look and some new features. We are calling it Ask Alexander 2.0, and, although we are still working on many neat ideas, it is coming along nicely. The first thing you will notice is the new design which was elegantly [...]

Alexander 2.0 Beta to be Unveiled at Magic-Con!

One of the most exciting events of 2010 is nearly upon us, and we are excited to announce that we will be playing a small part in this grand endeavor. In addition to appearances and talks by nearly every epic magician on the planet (please check out the line up here, it is breathtaking),  Conjuring [...]

Alexander: Good or Evil?

The following article, written by Mike Caveney, first appeared in the Conjuring Arts Bulletin: Vol.1, No.1 I recently had a spirited conversation with a group of magic collectors over the pros and cons of our very own database: Alexander – The Computer That Knows. Some suggested that any publisher who allowed his books to be scanned and uploaded onto the data base, [...]

When in Doubt – Ask Alexander

The following article, written by Mike Caveney, first appeared in the Conjuring Arts Bulletin: Vol.1, No.2 During the first couple of decades of the twentieth century “ask Alexander” meant drop a question (along with a dollar bill) into an envelope and send it to 239 South Oxford Avenue in Los Angeles. By return mail your question [...]