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...
Glenn Kaino: Safe/Vanish
A magical art exhibit! Those members in the Los Angeles area will be pleased to visit the latest art exhibit at LA><ART. Called Safe/Vanish, the exhibit is by Glenn Kaino, an artist who turned to magic in order to get away from the commercial excesses of the art...
The Skull by Richard Wiseman
All around fascinating person, Richard Wiseman, brings us the mystery of the Skull. See if you can figure out the method before watching the second half of the clip. Rumor has it there is a small tell that points out part of the method! To learn more about Richard...
Indestructible Erdnase
Now you can study Erdnase at the pool or even in the pool! Our new pocket sized edition of the classic text on playing card artifice is now practically indestructible. It is waterproof, tear resistant, and has a sewn binding for durability. Tested in numerous...
Ricky Jay Trapped in an Elevator! With Girls!
Watch as Ricky Jay faces his greatest challenge ever! In this video, he is forced into the harrowing position of having to fend off two vapid women while trapped in an elevator. Do a trick Mr. Jay! Ricky Jay Trapped In An Elevator With Two Stupid Girls from Ricky Jay
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...
Ricky Jay on Funny or Die
Ricky Jay is featured in David Mamet's "Lost Masterpieces of Pornography", a video on the Funny or Die website. It features June Crenshaw (Kristen Bell) "known as the 'sex kitten' of the Supreme Court". This video may not be safe for work. Cheers! David Mamet's "Lost...
Our Tenth Gibecière!
Gibecière Vol. 5, No. 2 The Summer 2010 Issue of Gibecière is available! 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...
Impossible Motion
An optical treat! Watch the above video to experience the joy of defying gravity without actually having to do so. Perhaps this would make an interesting large scale playground illusion?
Michael Moschen at the Skirball Center
Some of the Conjuring Arts staff and volunteers were very privileged to witness a performance by Michael Moschen last Saturday when he performed at the NYU Skirball Center. For those that don't know him, he is a stupendously creative juggler and artist. We were very...
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