Vanishing Inc. Magic Blog - page 44

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

Book of the Week | Jon Allen
Book of the Week | Jon Allen

Book of the Week | Jon Allen

Damian Jennings - 18-Oct-2018

Category: Book of the Week


This week, it’s Josh’s turn to do Book of the Week. Here he is talking about Experience – The Magic of Jon Allen.

Graduate from Card College
Graduate from Card College

Graduate from Card College

Damian Jennings - 15-Oct-2018

Category: Products


Damian discusses our new project: Card Magic Masterclass by Roberto Giobbi.

Tim on Glance
Tim on Glance

Tim on Glance

Damian Jennings - 15-Oct-2018

Category: Products


Tim is proving such a hit on our social media, it’s time he came to the blog too. Here are his thoughts on the excellent magazine test, Glance.

Book of the Week | Faro Exposed
Book of the Week | Faro Exposed

Book of the Week | Faro Exposed

Damian Jennings - 10-Oct-2018

Category: Book of the Week


This week, Andi talks about a book you’ve probably not heard of: Faro Exposed by Alfred Trumble.

The Insider | Steve Thompson
The Insider | Steve Thompson

The Insider | Steve Thompson

Damian Jennings - 08-Oct-2018

Category: The Insider


Welcome to the first episode of our new magic podcast, The Insider. This is a short, 20-minute chat with Steve Thompson, creator of Glance.

Book of the Week | Del Ray
Book of the Week | Del Ray

Book of the Week | Del Ray

Damian Jennings - 04-Oct-2018

Category: Book of the Week


Welcome to the first of a new feature we’ll be running on the blog called Magic Book of the Week. Each week, one member of the VI team will talk about a book they love. This week, Andi chats about Del Ray - America's Foremost.

Learn To Code with a Pair of Time Travellers
Learn To Code with a Pair of Time Travellers

Learn To Code with a Pair of Time Travellers

Damian Jennings - 21-Sept-2018

Category: Company Updates


This is amazing. A two-disc set which not only teaches you all the real work on Morgan and West’s stunning code work, but also will teach you how to teach anyone to be able to code in a matter of seconds.

The Impossibility Process
The Impossibility Process

The Impossibility Process

Ian Flinn - 27-Dec-2017

Category: Art of Magic


The Impossibility Process explores the progression of the magician. The feeling of impossibility surrounds the craft of magic, and magicians are the conduits for those moments.

Derek DelGaudio - Invisible Dialogues
Derek DelGaudio - Invisible Dialogues

Derek DelGaudio - Invisible Dialogues

Art of Magic - 24-Dec-2017

Category: Art of Magic


Derek DelGaudio is one of the few fine artists of conjuring - elevating the performance of tricks into the manifestation of Magic.

Review: IMPOSSIBLE
Review: IMPOSSIBLE

Review: IMPOSSIBLE

Ian Flinn - 22-Nov-2017

Category: Art of Magic


When people think of magic and magicians, Las Vegas immediately springs to mind. Though many of the innovators and masters in magic are located in the Desert of Dreams, a place with equally as much innovation and as many deep traditions of magic is New York City.

South Africa Magic Lab
South Africa Magic Lab

South Africa Magic Lab

Vanishing Inc. - 03-Oct-2017

Category: ShareMagic


We have a vision of building a creativity lab for young magicians. Can you help?

New Magifest Scholarship Update
New Magifest Scholarship Update

New Magifest Scholarship Update

Vanishing Inc. - 03-Oct-2017

Category: ShareMagic


Learn how we're changing how we grant scholarships at Magifest!

We Built a Theater!
We Built a Theater!

We Built a Theater!

Vanishing Inc. - 30-Jun-2017

Category: ShareMagic


Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund builds a new theater at the College of Magic in South Africa.

Young People Shine at the Columbus Magifest
Young People Shine at the Columbus Magifest

Young People Shine at the Columbus Magifest

Vanishing Inc. - 29-Jun-2017

Category: ShareMagic


How we're helping students from Gahanna Lincoln school with their passion for magic!

Magic Workshop Scholarship Awarded
Magic Workshop Scholarship Awarded

Magic Workshop Scholarship Awarded

Vanishing Inc. - 29-Jun-2017

Category: ShareMagic


We awarded a scholarship place to a young magician and his parent to Ben Earl's London workshop.

Benefit Show in NYC
Benefit Show in NYC

Benefit Show in NYC

Vanishing Inc. - 25-Apr-2017

Category: ShareMagic


Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund stages a benefit show in NYC, starring Colombian magicians.

Alberto de Figueiredo's ONE
Alberto de Figueiredo's ONE

Alberto de Figueiredo's ONE

Art of Magic - 21-Apr-2017

Category: Art of Magic


Alberto de Figueiredo presents ONE, a collection of six marvelous pieces of card magic. As one of the premier magicians in Spain, Alberto has applied his thousands of hours of performing experience to create incredible magic moments that are perfect for formal close-up presentations.

Excerpt from 'Take Two' by Jamy Ian Swiss
Excerpt from 'Take Two' by Jamy Ian Swiss

Excerpt from 'Take Two' by Jamy Ian Swiss

Art of Magic - 16-Mar-2017

Category: Art of Magic


We're happy to share an excerpt from a recent Take Two, Magicana.com's weekly blog written by acclaimed author and renowned magician, Jamy Ian Swiss, which discusses the Cardistry community and a bit about the divide between magic and cardistry. Read the whole article on Magicana.com.

Allan Hagen's Completing the Hand
Allan Hagen's Completing the Hand

Allan Hagen's Completing the Hand

Art of Magic - 22-Dec-2016

Category: Art of Magic


Allan Hagen teaches his original material on video for the first time. Completing the Hand is his two-phase poker routine with demonstrations of exceptional memory and skill.

Asi Wind's Gypsy Queen
Asi Wind's Gypsy Queen

Asi Wind's Gypsy Queen

Art of Magic - 09-Dec-2016

Category: Art of Magic


After several years of development, Gypsy Queen is finally available. Inspired by working closely with David Blaine over the years, Asi's newest contribution to magic will leave your spectators with a memory and a memento that they will always treasure.

TV Magic Recap 2016
TV Magic Recap 2016

TV Magic Recap 2016

Art of Magic - 19-Nov-2016

Category: Art of Magic


2016 was a huge year for magic on television. Here we provide a brief showcase of what 2016 had to offer, as the year draws to a close.

Library of Wonder: Derek Hughes
Library of Wonder: Derek Hughes

Library of Wonder: Derek Hughes

Art of Magic - 27-Oct-2016

Category: Art of Magic


Derek Hughes is a quintessential showman. After blowing the competition away on America’s Got Talent this past year, Derek has become a beacon of what good magic can truly be.

The Power of Magic
The Power of Magic

The Power of Magic

Art of Magic - 29-Aug-2016

Category: Art of Magic


This week's blog is a guest contribution from BJ Bueno, a top retail consultant, marketing strategist, and magician! This blog comes from his boutique marketing strategy firm, The Cult Branding Company.

Slow Dance
Slow Dance

Slow Dance

Art of Magic - 24-Aug-2016

Category: Art of Magic


Slow Dance is a magical frame designed by Jeff Lieberman that allows objects to move in slow motion without the need of a camera. The mechanics, similar to a zoetrope "combine technology, science, and art in order to remind us of the natural mystery, beauty, and wonder that surround us every day."