by Ricky Smith | Apr 28, 2011 | Curious and New
In this demo they use the front facing camera on the iPad to track a person’s head, as the person, or screen, is moved around, the image is adjusted to give a three dimensional effect. Pretty nifty. What magic effects can be done? Will someone ever secretly...
by Ricky Smith | Jan 13, 2011 | Gibecière
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...
by Ricky Smith | Sep 30, 2010 | Curious and New
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...
by Ricky Smith | Apr 2, 2010 | Curious and New
This is amazing! A robot hand that can grab, throw, catch, dribble, tie knots, spin pens, etc. How long will it be before we can watch a robot expertly perform the whole calendar of sleights in Erdnase? Will sleights of the future be developed on the computer and...
by Ricky Smith | Feb 15, 2010 | Magic News
A new magic event looms on the horizon! Magic: The Science of Wonder is a new museum exhibit which is going to be shown in Texas at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Featuring many notable performers, including John Carney and Richard Hatch, as well as a plethora...