And the winner is…
June 21, 2019The 2019 Allan Slaight Awards for Magic—recognizing outstanding achievements in the art—will be released, one name a day, all of next week.
Take Two #66: Juan Tamariz
June 05, 2019In this week’s Take Two, Jamy Ian Swiss showcases one of magic’s all-time greats—Juan Tamariz. Tamariz has had a profound influence on more than one generation of magicians. Find out what makes him so especial.
Magic Collectors Expo June 2019
May 27, 2019The Magic Collectors Expo will be held in Minneapolis on June 20-22 and it promises to be an exciting gathering of magic, history, collecting, performances and special surprise events.
Literary & Media Fellowship
May 07, 2019On May 4, 2019, Magicana received the 2018 Literary and Media Fellowship from the Academy of Magical Arts at the legendary Magic Castle in Hollywood.
Take Two #65: John Cornelius
May 02, 2019In this week’s Take Two, Jamy Ian Swiss takes a look back at the uniquely inventive magician, the late John Cornelius.
The Card Magic of Edward G. Brown by Trevor Hall
April 26, 2019A new edition of an old book—that even comes with its own handbook! Discover the double value hidden inside The Card Magic of Edward G. Brown by Trevor Hall and the Study Guide by Andi Gladwin in this review by Jamy Ian Swiss.
Nomination Deadline Extended
March 29, 2019Extended! Last call for nominations for the Allan Slaight Awards, has been pushed to April 1.
Johnny Thompson, 1934-2019
March 11, 2019A devastating loss... master magician, Johnny Thompson (aka The Great Tomsoni) passed away on March 9, 2019 at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Pamela Hayes Thompson.
Take Two #64: Channing Pollock
March 05, 2019Two words for this week’s Take Two: Channing Pollock. Jamy Ian Swiss discusses the often-imitated dove worker who’s inimitable performance set the standard for excellence... in fact, one dares to say, perfection.