David Roth Online Memorial
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....
Images from Egyptian Hall: Adelaide Herrmann
During the early morning of December 17, 1896 Adelaide Herrmann suddenly found herself not the co-star of the Herrmann the Great touring show but simply as the widow Herrmann. Her husband, Alexander Herrmann, had reigned supreme as America’s foremost magician...
Ed Marlo in France!
Recently, here at Conjuring Arts, we have been working on transcribing a large file of letters from Ed Marlo to Mel Brown. They span from 1954 to 1991 and are quite fascinating, containing gossip, reviews of books and videos, tricks and sleights, tips and finesses,...
New Store Discount for Current and Former US Military Personnel
The Conjuring Arts Research Center is grateful for the service provided by the men and women of the U.S. military. We now offer a 20% discount to all current and former U.S. military personnel. Please provide us with proof of service* and we will be happy to adjust...
FREE Classics While You Are Stuck At Home!
At Conjuring Arts we are seeing and experiencing the results of this new worldwide pandemic and our mission to spread the art of magic continues, just at a slightly slower rate. The library staff is at home and safe, but that doesn't stop us from working on our...
Jerry’s Nugget Playing Cards
Playing Cards are one of the most ubiquitous tools any magician would use. Of course, the quality and design of cards have changed a lot over the last 100 or so years but magicians can be counted on to have favorites. Right up there with Bicycle Riders and Bee 67...
Conjuring Arts In The New York Post!
It is with great pleasure we announce that The Conjuring Arts Research Center was featured today in the New York Post. Find an excerpt below: "In the world of magic, the man behind the curtain is William Kalush. Kalush is cagey about his résumé, but for decades, he...
William Zavis Letters by Ricky Smith
The research center holds a vast trove of correspondence between a great number and variety of magicians. One section of the collection comes from William Zavis and is especially valuable for research purposes because he generally kept copies of his outgoing...
The Bullet Catch by Ricky Smith
Our latest exhibition delves into the Bullet Catch. It traces the feat through several of the different variations performed throughout history along with a detailed story concerning the recent and fantastic demonstration by David Blaine and Bill Kalush of the Carl...
Jimmy Grippo, A Real Mystery Man by Richard Hatch
This awesome exhibition is loaded with wonderful new details of this grand master of card magic. Be sure not to miss our flash presentation of over 30 photos of Grippo. Many of which have never been published before. View Exhibition // Visit the Gallery
Handcuffs: A Rogue’s Gallery
An interesting collection of photos of handcuffs and restraints. We are not sure who owned this collection. If you know please let us know. Enjoy. Visit the Gallery
The Many Faces of Magic
Fame escapes many fine magicians, but as this collection illustrates, it is not for a lack of trying. Some of these guys seem to have had great agents and fine stylists. Check out this interesting compilation of head shots, press photos and performance images of the...
Rare, Beautiful, and Full of Fascinating Stories
Conjuring Arts brings you: Al Munroe's Magical Miscellany Extremely rare and difficult to acquire, the Magical Miscellany was created, edited and printed by Al Munroe, a wily old Detroit newspaperman. He had been around magic and magicians for...
Christmas Erdnase!
The final two new colors of our series, Green and Red Bible Erdnase just in time for Christmas.
Silver Arrows!
New amazing decks from Jackson Robinson available now.
Erdnase Bibles for Fall!
Skull & Bones
Conjuring Arts’ Own David Roth Fools Penn and Teller
Master in residence at Conjuring Arts is none other than the legendary David Roth. Earlier this year he went to Las Vegas and fooled the duo, Penn & Teller.
The David Blaine Bullet Catch
A great oldie that was far too dangerous to ever do again...
Mat Franco
Sol Stone :: MNW338
DAVID ROTH : MNW337
FREE Classics While You Are Stuck At Home!
At Conjuring Arts we are seeing and experiencing the results of this new worldwide pandemic and our mission to spread the art of magic continues, just at a slightly slower rate. The library staff is at home and safe, but that doesn't stop us from working on our...
Jerry’s Nugget Playing Cards
Playing Cards are one of the most ubiquitous tools any magician would use. Of course, the quality and design of cards have changed a lot over the last 100 or so years but magicians can be counted on to have favorites. Right up there with Bicycle Riders and Bee 67...
Conjuring Arts In The New York Post!
It is with great pleasure we announce that The Conjuring Arts Research Center was featured today in the New York Post. Find an excerpt below: "In the world of magic, the man behind the curtain is William Kalush. Kalush is cagey about his résumé, but for decades, he...
Lori Pieper – In Memoriam
It’s with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful friend and translator, Lori Pieper. Lori had just recently relocated back to Iowa from New York City and on Wednesday August 8th she did not awake from her sleep. In 2003 when Conjuring Arts had just...
The Bullet Catch by Ricky Smith
Our latest exhibition delves into the Bullet Catch. It traces the feat through several of the different variations performed throughout history along with a detailed story concerning the recent and fantastic demonstration by David Blaine and Bill Kalush of the Carl...
Jimmy Grippo, A Real Mystery Man by Richard Hatch
This awesome exhibition is loaded with wonderful new details of this grand master of card magic. Be sure not to miss our flash presentation of over 30 photos of Grippo. Many of which have never been published before. View Exhibition // Visit the Gallery
Handcuffs: A Rogue’s Gallery
An interesting collection of photos of handcuffs and restraints. We are not sure who owned this collection. If you know please let us know. Enjoy. Visit the Gallery
The Many Faces of Magic
Fame escapes many fine magicians, but as this collection illustrates, it is not for a lack of trying. Some of these guys seem to have had great agents and fine stylists. Check out this interesting compilation of head shots, press photos and performance images of the...
Magic Christmas
The holiday season is full of surprises and magic abounds...even through the mail. Check out our virtual gallery to see some clever greetings in the Magic Christmas Card Collection. Special thanks to Mark Setteducati for sharing some of his own cards, adding to...
Christmas Erdnase!
The final two new colors of our series, Green and Red Bible Erdnase just in time for Christmas.
Silver Arrows!
New amazing decks from Jackson Robinson available now.
Erdnase Bibles for Fall!
Skull & Bones
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