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The History of the Linking Finger Rings
Andi Gladwin - 01-Dec-2025
Category: About Vanishing Inc.
To celebrate the release of Nova Rings, Andi tells the plot's history
Five Things I Learned Whilst Writing Shuffled
Andi Gladwin - 13-Oct-2025
Category: Articles
Andi talks about the lessons he learned while writing his show, Shuffled.
A Practical Guide to Headshots for Magicians
Andi Gladwin - 20-Nov-2024
Category: Articles
Andi breaks down the technical side of headshots. Where to put them, what photos you need, and why you shouldn't use lead with holiday snaps on your Facebook!
Marlo in the New Tops (MINT)
Andi Gladwin - 03-May-2023
Category: Products
Andi Gladwin shares some of the very best magic in The New Tops books.
ChatGPT: Rhyming Patter
Andi Gladwin - 12-Dec-2022
Category: Articles
Andi has the AI write a rhyming patter for the Misers Dream and then breaks down the script to show how AI understands exactly how the routine should be performed.
ChatGPT: Motivational Quotes
Andi Gladwin - 11-Dec-2022
Category: About Vanishing Inc.
Andi asked the new ChatGPL AI to write quotes that would motivate magicians. In turn, we learn something about AI ... and maybe magic.
How "Miracle One" Fooled Me
Andi Gladwin - 10-Dec-2022
Category: Articles
Andi tells the true story of how he was convinced that Miracle One was stooged.
ChatGPT: Writing New Magic Scripts
Andi Gladwin - 10-Dec-2022
Category: Articles
Andi puts ChatGPT through its paces by having it generate three different magic scripts. Is it perfect? No. Is it fun? Yes.
ChatGPT: Magician Poems
Andi Gladwin - 09-Dec-2022
Category: Articles
Can an AI know enough about specific magicians to write detailed poems about them? Let's see.
ChatGPT: What Makes a Great Magician?
Andi Gladwin - 08-Dec-2022
Category: Articles
In a new series of nerdy, yet informative posts, Andi uses AI to find out the secrets to being a great magician.
Meeting Jack Parker
Andi Gladwin - 24-Jul-2022
Category: Articles
Andi tells the story of how he met Jack Parker, and describes how he lived in the real life The Office.
My Top Five Masterclass Moments
Andi Gladwin - 28-Jun-2022
Category: Articles
Andi picks his top five moments from two years of VI Masterclass sessions.
Ubuntu
Andi Gladwin - 18-Jun-2022
Category: Articles
I am, because we are. Andi writes about how he feels about magic.
Our recent trip to The College Of Magic, South Africa
Andi Gladwin - 15-Jun-2022
Category: About Vanishing Inc.
Here are some pictures from our recent trip to The College Of Magic.
The Making Of A Masterclass
Andi Gladwin - 11-Jun-2022
Category: Articles
Andi explains what went into making his VI Masterclass.
Why Charity is So Important to Vanishing Inc.
Andi Gladwin - 25-Jul-2021
Category: About Vanishing Inc.
There's a big difference between simply writing a check and actually driving change. Here's why that distinction matters to us.
Where You Are
Andi Gladwin - 07-Feb-2021
Category: Articles
Andi extends on a comment by Tom Stone to help make your own magic better.
Marlo's Prediction
Andi Gladwin - 24-Jan-2021
Category: Articles
75 years ago Ed Marlo made a prediction. Did it come true?
How Long Will it Take?
Andi Gladwin - 10-Jan-2021
Category: Articles
Andi provides us with four solutions for speeding up the process of perfecting a sleight.
Catching Creativity
Andi Gladwin - 27-Dec-2020
Category: Articles
Andi created a small mantra to ensure that he never forgets an idea.
In Defense of Your Audience
Andi Gladwin - 13-Dec-2020
Category: Articles
There's one simple thing that will elevate your performance into an experience that your audience members will always remember ...
Relevance
Andi Gladwin - 29-Nov-2020
Category: Articles
What makes a great trick? The clue is in the title.
Fixing the Bike Seat
Andi Gladwin - 15-Nov-2020
Category: Articles
What's better than learning a new trick? Andi tells you in this short piece.
A Bad Move
Andi Gladwin - 01-Nov-2020
Category: Articles
Following on from his last post, Andi shares why it's OK to play with seemingly-useless sleights.
