Vanishing Inc. Magic Blog - page 16

The latest magic tricks, interviews, articles, essays and hints and tips from Vanishing Inc. You can also browse blog authors.

The Insider | Steve Thompson & Will Houstoun
The Insider | Steve Thompson & Will Houstoun

The Insider | Steve Thompson & Will Houstoun

Damian Jennings - 05-Apr-2021

Category: The Insider


A special episode of the show with Steven Thompson and Will Houstoun talking about their amazing Video Chat Magic project that has contributions from Jim Steinmeyer, Max Maven, Richard Wiseman, Larry Fong and many others.

Doing it French Style
Doing it French Style

Doing it French Style

Dominic Twose - 03-Apr-2021

Category: Twose Company


Dominic has unearthed an amazing fact about the history of the Cups and Balls. And gives you a gift that isn't his to give.

Alexander Herrmann - Born To Be A Magician
Alexander Herrmann - Born To Be A Magician

Alexander Herrmann - Born To Be A Magician

Alex Romanoff - 02-Apr-2021

Category: Art of Impossible


Alex Romanoff is back with another amazing mini-documentary. This time he's tackling Herrmann The Great!

My Favorite Magic Books: Morgan & West
My Favorite Magic Books: Morgan & West

My Favorite Magic Books: Morgan & West

Alex Robertson - 01-Apr-2021

Category: My Favorite Magic Books


These two spiffing chaps share which tomes of magic tickle their proverbial fancy.

Ernesto's Story
Ernesto's Story

Ernesto's Story

Joshua Jay - 30-Mar-2021

Category: Articles


An inspiring and heartwarming account of how magic transcends borders in remarkable ways.

The Insider | Carisa Hendrix Part 2
The Insider | Carisa Hendrix Part 2

The Insider | Carisa Hendrix Part 2

Damian Jennings - 29-Mar-2021

Category: The Insider


Part 2 of our interview with Carisa Hendrix where we talk about Lucy Darling's first ever time on stage, material selection, and more.

The Insider | Carisa Hendrix Part 1
The Insider | Carisa Hendrix Part 1

The Insider | Carisa Hendrix Part 1

Damian Jennings - 22-Mar-2021

Category: The Insider


Fire eating, balloon modelling, crowd work. Part 1 of a fascinating interview with Carisa Hendrix focusing on her early days in entertainment.

This Is Not A Magic Show
This Is Not A Magic Show

This Is Not A Magic Show

Joshua Jay - 21-Mar-2021

Category: Articles


Magritte and magic? Josh talks about one of his favorite artists.

Harry Kellar - Stealing The Show
Harry Kellar - Stealing The Show

Harry Kellar - Stealing The Show

Alex Romanoff - 19-Mar-2021

Category: Art of Impossible


Ready for a new mini-documentary? Us too! Friend of the site, Alex Romanoff turns his attention to Harry Kellar.

The Best Virtual Magic Tricks to Perform Online
The Best Virtual Magic Tricks to Perform Online

The Best Virtual Magic Tricks to Perform Online

Vanishing Inc. - 16-Mar-2021

Category: About Vanishing Inc.


If you're performing virtual magic shows, here are the tricks you must have!

The Insider | Chris Power
The Insider | Chris Power

The Insider | Chris Power

Damian Jennings - 15-Mar-2021

Category: The Insider


Chris Power chats about Vernon, Coins Through Silk, Opus and more.

My Favorite Card Tricks: Ollie Mealing
My Favorite Card Tricks: Ollie Mealing

My Favorite Card Tricks: Ollie Mealing

Alex Robertson - 11-Mar-2021

Category: My Favorite Card Tricks


The three favorite card tricks of Ollie Mealing. Make sure you read to the end and watch the video.

What Day Is It?
What Day Is It?

What Day Is It?

Matt Baker - 10-Mar-2021

Category: Mathemagical Themas


During the pandemic, sometimes it's hard to know what day it is. Luckily Matt Baker has the answer.

Archer's Art | Devant & Boy
Archer's Art | Devant & Boy

Archer's Art | Devant & Boy

John Archer - 10-Mar-2021

Category: Articles


John Archer has been colorizing photos of old magicians. He's kindly letting us share some in this new series.

The Insider | Ken Scott
The Insider | Ken Scott

The Insider | Ken Scott

Damian Jennings - 08-Mar-2021

Category: The Insider


Jane Fonda, virtual magic and how to deal with a kid that thinks you're so funny, they pee themselves.

The True Story of The Rabbit Trick
The True Story of The Rabbit Trick

The True Story of The Rabbit Trick

Alex Romanoff - 05-Mar-2021

Category: Art of Impossible


He's back! Our favorite animated magic documentary maker has treated us again. This time it's the true story of the history of the rabbit from a hat!

Daley's Last Trick
Daley's Last Trick

Daley's Last Trick

Dominic Twose - 03-Mar-2021

Category: Twose Company


In this post, Dominic discovers Dr Daley's Last Trick was neither his trick, nor his last trick.

The Insider | Mike Caveney
The Insider | Mike Caveney

The Insider | Mike Caveney

Damian Jennings - 01-Mar-2021

Category: The Insider


The Mystics, Owen's, Long Tricks and a Copperfield story you've not heard before.

The Miracle Berry
The Miracle Berry

The Miracle Berry

Joshua Jay - 28-Feb-2021

Category: About Vanishing Inc.


Josh talks about sleight-of-mouth...

My Purpose in the Pandemic
My Purpose in the Pandemic

My Purpose in the Pandemic

Joshua Jay - 27-Feb-2021

Category: Articles


Magicians aren't first-responders. We didn't develop the vaccine. So what is our purpose?

The Great Zucchini
The Great Zucchini

The Great Zucchini

Joe McKay - 27-Feb-2021

Category: Articles


The Great Zucchini is a fascinating performer and the subject of a Pulitzer Prize winning article. Joe McKay finds out more about him in this essay.

Learning To Navigate
Learning To Navigate

Learning To Navigate

Ben Harris - 26-Feb-2021

Category: Hands On Deck


How do you navigate the growing world of playing cards? Ben Harris shares what he does.

Tech and Teams for Virtual Show
Tech and Teams for Virtual Show

Tech and Teams for Virtual Show

Joshua Jay - 24-Feb-2021

Category: Articles


Don't be scared to delegate things that aren't your area of expertise.

The Insider | Doug Dyment Part 2
The Insider | Doug Dyment Part 2

The Insider | Doug Dyment Part 2

Damian Jennings - 22-Feb-2021

Category: The Insider


The second part of our rare interview with the amazing Doug Dyment. Magic squares, readings, stacks and mentalism books.