Take Two #12: Ben Earl
January 14, 2017Do magicians get fooled? They might if they're watching Brit sleight-of-handster Ben Earl.
Take Two #11: The Internet is Good for Magic
January 06, 2017Is the internet taking down the art of magic…. Or inspiring it? Read this week’s Take Two as Jamy Ian Swiss takes on this fascinating debate.
Take Two #10: Richiardi
December 30, 2016This week's Take Two features one of the greatest illusionist magic has known, Richiardi, Jr. Born Aldo Izquierdo Colosi—third generation magician of a Peruvian family, and the third to take on the stage name of “Richiardi.”
Take Two #9: Bob Cassidy
December 23, 2016In this week's Take Two, Jamy Ian Swiss explores the work of an “engaging, memorable, riveting, hilarious and amazing” performer: the master, Bob Cassidy.
Take Two #8: Steve Spill
December 16, 2016In this week's Take Two, Jamy Ian Swiss puts focus on the creative, comical and magical genius of his dear friend, Steve Spill.
Take Two #7: Roy Benson
December 09, 2016This week for Take Two, Jamy Ian Swiss spotlights one of the last of the great nightclub-era magicians, Roy Benson. Discover why Benson was so influential and what made him extraordinary.
Take Two #6: Eugene Burger
December 02, 2016It's time to Take Two and this week, Jamy Ian Swiss pauses to reflect on Eugene Burger, one of the most influential performers, writers, lecturers and teachers, of and about close-up magic in the past thirty years.
Take Two #5: David Roth
November 25, 2016Take Two takes a turn to reflect on a man who is universally acknowledged to be the finest coin magician (yes, there is such a thing!) of our time, David Roth.
Take Two #4: Lance Burton
November 18, 2016It's a special Take Two this week as Jamy Ian Swiss reflects about the impact his friend and master magician, Lance Burton, has made on the world of magic.