*** Sold Out*** Erdnase 1902 Card Clips: Smith No. 2!
Conjuring Arts is proud to release our new Erdnase 1902 Card Clips! These fantastically designed clips are manufactured to the exacting standards and master craftsmanship of Joe Porper and match our Smith Back No. 2 design playing cards. The cards are fantastic, wonderful, and are better protected in this elegant clip. These clips start out [...]
EMC 2011 and Ask Alexander Research Contest
Hello Team! As a special treat for EMC 2011 attendees, we are offering a contest! Everyone that registered for the convention before July 4th has received special EMC 2011 level access to Ask Alexander. The challenge will be to use Ask Alexander to answer the question posted below as quickly as possible. The first person [...]
Gibecière Vol. 6, No. 1 Shipping Now!
We are pleased to inform you that the latest issue of Gibecière has arrived at Conjuring Arts, and we are shipping them to subscribers now! Thank you very much for your support, and we hope you enjoy what we have put together. This issue of the journal features Jim Steinmeyer, Mitsunobu Matsuyama, Stephen Minch, Bill [...]
Some Memories of Charles Reynolds by Ricky Smith
It is with great sadness that we write of Charles Reynolds’ recent passing. Brilliantly knowledgeable in magic perfomance and history, always friendly and charming, with his hat and cane (when he remembered them), Charles was persistently full of life all the moments he shared with us. While many have written wonderful thoughts about his life’s [...]
Gibecière Vol. 6, No. 1
Gibecière Vol. 6, No. 1 The 11th issue of Gibecière is finished, and we are very excited. This particular issue contains a real treat as we have finally persuaded the delightful Jim Steinmeyer to contribute an article, an addition to our list of contributors that we have been hoping for since the journal began. Additionally [...]
Magic History’s Greatest Deal Ever!
All 10 Back Issues of Gibecière: $299! Stuff your stockings with magic history: Get or give all 10 back issues of Gibecière for $299 ($329 Non-Members)! For a limited time, Conjuring Arts is offering a complete collection of back issues of our flagship journal, Gibecière, for the low package Member price of $299, US postage paid. That means nearly 1,900 [...]
Libraries of the Future!
A recent LA Times cover article on libraries featured a mention of Conjuring Arts! The article is the third in a series looking at how technology is changing libraries and mentions us with regard to our efforts to digitize our library. Read the article here
BBC Features Randini!
Greetings! Next Tuesday, October 12, the BBC will have a feature on Randini on their radio program Making History. Some of you may be familiar with him from reading The Secret Life of Houdini or perhaps through Edwin Dawes’ article in the Magic Circular (members can view this by going to the link at the [...]
Gibecière Vol. 5, No. 2
Gibecière Vol. 5, No. 2 For our spectacular tenth issue, we hear from a familiar voice, welcome a celebrated new contributor, and unearth a centuries-old manuscript that turns the entire timeline of magic history on its ear. First, Barry Wiley chronicles the remarkable Nellie Bly, considered the first female journalist, and her shrewd exposure of [...]
Conjuring Arts on NPR!
Our director, Bill Kalush, was recently interviewed by NPR’s Scott Simon with regard to the Conjuring Arts Research Center and the relevance of magic today. It is a good opportunity to learn more about the library’s collection and where we are going with many of our projects. Enjoy! Download the podcast here, or listen to it [...]
