The whims of history can be oh so fickle. Why is it that Harry Houdini endures as such a monumental figure in magic, while his younger brother, another accomplished magician, barely makes a blip? Who can say for sure. But if you’re not familiar with Theo “Dash” Hardeen, now’s the time to get acquainted. Messy …

Magicians and mentalists of all kinds love to push the boundaries of what’s humanly possible. It’s why Houdini straps on a straitjacket, or why David Blaine holds his breath for ten minutes. Even as impressive as some of these moments are, sometimes I can’t help but ask: “Why???” Case in point: Martin Castor is a …

Magi-Fest just wrapped up another great weekend in Columbus, Ohio. The event is a great chance for magicians to meet up, buy gear, talk shop, and of course, show off their finest tricks. Chris Ramsay was on the floor to document some of those performances. His latest video is 14 minutes of joy and skill …

Who better to teach the next generation of magician than a fellow youngster? Twelve-year-old Kid Dynamo is teaching weekly classes at a public library in New Zealand’s Manawatū district. He wants to help grow his local magic scene and is already working to keep his students engaged with new skills. When he isn’t performing, the …

Not one to mince words, Penn Jillette had a simple answer when asked for his opinion on Donald Trump in an interview with Vice’s Desus & Mero.  Penn met the gameshow-host-turned-leader-of-the-free-world during his time on The Celebrity Apprentice.  I was told… I guess there’s shame in this now, but I was told Donald Trump himself wanted …

Clockwork, get it? Because of the watch. Okay, maybe it’s a digital watch. Whatever. Come up with your own headline. David Blaine is currently roaming the country, drumming up hype for his upcoming show, David Blaine Live. Hype means interviews and interviews mean tricks in radio stations. Tricks like the one above; a cute little …

About 650 magicians gathered in Columbus Ohio this past weekend, amid sub-zero temperatures, to watch magic and learn from one another. Even David Blaine showed up! Random moments from around the convention. Read all about it in The Columbus Dispatch and watch the video.

Mat Franco made the leap to a household name with his win on America’s Got Talent, the first and only magician to secure the ultimate title. But with all that he now juggles in touring and starring in a regular Vegas show, it’s easy to forget that Franco is just 30 years old. Even though …

Bobby and Jeramy Neugin are one of only a handful of Native American magic acts working today. The father and son duo perform under the name Lost City Magic and bill themselves as “the last conjurors of the Cherokee.” As their moniker implies, they perform traditional stage and street magic, but with a Cherokee twist.  They pull wasps …

Hanukkah’s already well underway, but it’s never too late for a holiday greeting from a magican. Jewish illusionist ZeeGee has a card trick that also doubles a Hanukkah blessing for anyone who is observing the holiday over the next few days. Enjoy the video above, and everyone at GeniiOnline wishes you a Happy Hanukkah as well!