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Marc Oberon wins the close up category in at the International Brotherhood of Magicians and Society of American Magicians Convention in Kentucky.


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Sarah the parrot has a Facebook account

Does Magic Pollute Science?

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Dr Vaughn Bell discusses mindreading tricks from the psychological angle.

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Derren Brown Interview

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Guy Higgins Estate

Paul Daniels raises funds for the widow of Guy Higgins through online auction.

Keith Barry Live In London

See Keith live at the Bloomsbury Theatre London on 10th July 2008.

Marc Salem returns to London

Marc Salem returns to London for six performances only of his new show “Out of His Mind” at the Shaw theatre 22nd to 27th July 2008.

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Some previews and insider knowledge regarding season two episode one of Trick or Treat.

Derren’s Artwork

Derren’s Artwork to be published later in the year

Derren Loses £5000

Derren Brown loses £5000 whilst performing in Belfast

David Tennant Tricked By Derren

David Tennant’s appearance in Derren Browns new series of Trick or Treat

Sorcerer’s Apprentice Season Two

The search is on for a new Sorcerer’s Apprentice

An Alternative Evening of Wonders

Another review of Derren Brown’s “Evening of Wonders”

Derren Brown: Psychic or Mentalist?

Why do people refuse to believe that Derren Brown is not psychic.

Exposing Houdini

An interview with Houdini’s ingenieur R.D.Adams from the November 1929 edition of Modern Mechanix.

Derren Ill

Derrem Brown pulls out of show through ill health.

Burger and McBride in Brighton

New date announced for the 2008 Burger and McBride Masterclass

Harbin’s Torn and Restored Newspaper

Vintage footage of Robert Harbin performing the torn and restored newspaper trick.

My Thoughts on Will Goldston

Will Goldston (1878-1948) magical entrepreneur, author and dealer is one of my favourite figures in magical history. Read why I like him so much, and why I believe he shaped the future of magic.

The System Chatter

News roundup on Derren Browns latest show.

Teller On Making It Real

Teller explains why repetition should not be repetitive and why a motive is so important

Paul Daniels On The David Nixon Show

See Paul Daniels perform his card in wallet routine on an episode of the David Nixon Show from 1975.

Something Wicked This Way Comes DVD

See the televised version of Derren Browns 2006 live tour.

Magic Is Easy, Magic Is Hard

Teller is asked “What are your views on where the magic community stands presently?

Growing Up With Houdini

Arthur Moses’ daughter speaks out about living with a house full of Houdini memorabilia

The System

A press release has been, well, released regarding Derren Brown’s new series “The System”. Will his system for winning at the horses really work? Read all about it here.

Whispering Imps

View an exhaustive collection of vintage posters with the theme the whispering imp.


The Exchange by David Goring

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Trick photography? Hardly. But once you witness The Exchange in action, you'll swear that either a supernatural force has possessed a deck of cards or you've witnessed a bona-fide blip in the fabric of reality. The Exchange allows magicians to perform miracles - effortlessly. Imagine outjogging a card from the pack and visibly changing the color of its back or face - without sleight of hand. But wait, there's more! The Exchange allows you to: Morph four freely selected cards into the... [more...]


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