We were thrilled to announce the 2020 Allan Slaight Awards last week, celebrating the extraordinary contributions to the art of magic by seven individuals, across five categories. 

We are so pleased to announce that JIM STEINMEYER is the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for the Allan Slaight Awards!

We are thrilled to reveal the recipient for Allan Slaight Sharing Wonder Award. You sensed it already? Yes, you have it! It’s world-renowned mindreader, DERREN BROWN!

Today we recognize two recipients for the Allan Slaight Sharing Secrets Award, which comes with a prize of $10,000 from the Slaight Family Foundation—and yes, engraved iPads, to commemorate this momentous occasion, too.

Continuing to celebrate emerging talent, today we are recognizing a young magician from Costa Rica who has made a tremendous difference with his dedication as a global citizen. Meet DIEGO VARGAS.

Every day this week, we will announce a recipient for each category of the 2020 Allan Slaight Awards. We are delighted start by naming the Canadian Rising Star—make that Stars—THE SENTIMENTALISTS.

Some happy news: Starting Monday June 29, we will be announcing this year’s Allan Slaight Award recipients! Who are they?

Vanishing Inc. has released another massive archive, Jamy Ian Swiss Book Reviews, that covers 450 book reviews.

Magicana joins citizens and arts organizations around the globe in taking a stand against racism, oppression and violence. Against hatred and injustice. Black lives matter.