Vanishing Inc. Magic Blog - page 44

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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."

Art of Magic Presents: Flourishes for Magicians
Art of Magic Presents: Flourishes for Magicians

Art of Magic Presents: Flourishes for Magicians

Art of Magic - 22-Aug-2016

Category: Art of Magic


Art of Magic is proud to present Franco Pascali teaching Flourishes for Magicians. Within this video, you'll find four beautiful, simple flourishes that an add style to your existing repertoire or can act as fun, exciting to moves to practice.

Mahdi Gilbert fools Penn & Teller
Mahdi Gilbert fools Penn & Teller

Mahdi Gilbert fools Penn & Teller

Art of Magic - 01-Aug-2016

Category: Art of Magic


Our friend Mahdi succeeded in fooling master magicians Penn & Teller on FOOL US. Watch his performance and learn a little bit more about Mahdi's evolution as a conjuror.

Art of Magic Presents: Street Magic 2
Art of Magic Presents: Street Magic 2

Art of Magic Presents: Street Magic 2

Art of Magic - 29-Jul-2016

Category: Art of Magic


Watch as Franco roams the streets of Los Angeles, performing a selection of miracles from our catalogue, so you can see real world reactions to these strong, visual effects.

Welcome to The Magic Palace
Welcome to The Magic Palace

Welcome to The Magic Palace

Art of Magic - 26-Jul-2016

Category: Art of Magic


David Ben provides context for the smash hit program, The Magic Palace, Dale Harney's Canadian television program featuring some of the greatest magicians in the world. The exhibition is available in full at Magicana.com.

Library of Wonder: Mahdi Gilbert
Library of Wonder: Mahdi Gilbert

Library of Wonder: Mahdi Gilbert

Art of Magic - 11-Jul-2016

Category: Art of Magic


Curated by Mahdi Gilbert, June’s Library of Wonder abounds with charming oddities and titans of magic. The collection is not one to take lightly; Mahdi’s countless years of study within the art has procured a vast knowledge of the best conjuring has to offer.

Earl Nelson performs on The Magic Palace
Earl Nelson performs on The Magic Palace

Earl Nelson performs on The Magic Palace

Art of Magic - 27-Jun-2016

Category: Art of Magic


Earl Nelson, a revolutionary card technician and author of Variations, performs a beautifully clean and direct routine on Dale Harney's Canadian magic program, The Magic Palace.