Propelled Pasteboards
January 09, 2017A new blog dedicated to promotional cards thrown out into the audience by magicians of yesteryear.
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.”
The Aretalogy of Vanni Bossi
December 25, 2016In the December Lyon's Den feature, Jamy Ian Swiss reviews The Aretalogy of Vanni Bossi by Stephen Minch, and explores the innovative methods, clever sleight-of-hand, and magical plots created by the Italian maestro of close-up magic, Vanni Bossi.
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.
Review: Engaging the Mind and the Eye
December 15, 2016“For a live theatre event that the whole family will enjoy, look no further than David Ben’s Hocus Pocus.” —CHRISTOPHER HOILE , Stage Door
Hocus Pocus On Stage
December 14, 2016Hocus Pocus is now on stage at Soulpepper Theatre! Come and enjoy the magic of the holidays.
A Rose is Just a Rose
December 12, 2016In his last #HocusPost, David Ben reflects on the old adage that a rose is just a rose.... and, that magic is, well, just magic!