by Aron Prins | Nov 27, 2021 | Articles, Shop
J. N. Hofzinser is one of the most significant magicians of the nineteenth century, and has been a role model and inspiration for great magicians ever since. He is the inventor of some of the best and most enduring card magic ever created. Yet information on his life...
by Aron Prins | Nov 27, 2021 | Articles, Shop
We are very excited to offer this awe-inspiring visual journey through one of the greatest collections of magic books, broadsides, posters and other kindred subjects ever assembled. This massive, 8.5” x 11”, 350 page book is printed on beautiful acid-free archival...
by Aron Prins | Nov 27, 2021 | Articles, Shop
The Phantom of the Card Table was originally a typescript that was written and circulated by Edward McGuire at the end of 1930 through about 1932. This became an instant underground classic and all the prominent card men of that time, including Dai Vernon, were...
by William Kalush | Jun 23, 2021 | Articles, Magic News
We are pleased to break some very exciting news for anyone interested in the early history of card magic. After years of hunting down a very elusive book, we can finally confirm that the first printed book known to date that presents methods for card tricks has...
by Conjuring Arts | Mar 13, 2021 | Articles, Magic News
On March 13th 2021, what would have been David Roth’s 69th birthday, Lisa Roth, Regina Monaco and Asi Wind hosted an online Zoom memorial for David. If you missed the memorial or would like to watch it again we have it posted here for your convenience....
by William Kalush | Aug 5, 2020 | Articles, Magic News
I’m very sad to announce that my great friend and mentor, John Mendoza, has passed away. John always remained sort of an outsider in our art. He performed magic for laymen for many decades. Even though he was a past master he didn’t often perform at magic...