Magic Theory
The latest magic tricks, interviews, articles, essays and hints and tips from Vanishing Inc.
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The Problems With Billets and Q&A
Marc Paul - 30-Apr-2022
Category: Magic Theory
What are the problems with billets and the Q&A? Marc Paul shares his thoughts.
Happy Holidays!
The VI Team - 25-Dec-2021
Category: Magic Theory
Our gift this year is for you to stream Paul Wilson's movie, Our Magic, for free!
The Tyranny Of Notebooks
Roberto Mansilla - 15-May-2021
Category: Magic Theory
The first in a series of blog posts about notebooks and their role in magic.
In Their Hands
Luke Jermay - 06-Feb-2021
Category: Magic Theory
How can mentalists use the idea that magic that happens in the spectator's hands is stronger? Jermay discusses this idea.
The Inevitable Surprise
Joe McKay - 20-Oct-2020
Category: Magic Theory
Joe McKay shares an incredible essay around Weber's notion of The Inevitable Surprise.
Crafting Creativity
Jim Krenz - 07-Oct-2020
Category: Magic Theory
Jim Krenz asks if one can craft creativity.
Realizing Magic | Scripting Counts Part 2
Pete McCabe - 03-Jul-2020
Category: Magic Theory
In part 2, Pete talks about how to apply the theatrical blocking to false counts he mentioned last week to Twisting The Aces.
