The Genii Forum

I have been hearing rumors that Penn & Teller had something to do with the Genii Cover and the double issue I'd like to know if there is there any truth to it.

We are doing our Comedy Magic show every Saturday @5PM at the Snapple Theater Center on 50th Street and Broadway. Opening day was June 6th. Had a great opening. All forum members can get 30% off the $45 ticket price if they say they are a magician when they purchase the ticket which you can get from...

The Paul Fox Beer Trick is a magnificent effect. It was my closing effect all the years I worked comedy clubs and it is still a staple in my act. I have performed the trick over 3,500 times. I know this number is correct because I made and used that many fakes. I bought my first two sets from Jeff B...

I'm interested in what people think is the best single book on magic. My choice is clear. At one time I did EVERY effect in the book. Now I do all but four. The book includes close-up, stand-up and stage effects. Here's what's in this slim volume. Vernon's Card thru Hank Hermann's Card on Ceiling Le...

I'd like to get some feedback from other pros as to how they would respond to the following email. I have many other email just like this This one is the most recent. To: <!-- e --><a href="mailto:richmarotta@earthlink.net">richmarotta@earthlink.net</a><!-- e --> Subject: Help with puppet!! Dear Ric...

Loved the issue on and by Tamariz, but let's face it, we only dream when we are asleep. :)

The Heinstein shuffle is a good false shuffle and well worth learning. Having already mastered the Henry Hay full deck false shuffle from the Amateur Magicians Handbook, I would only learn another if I thought it was superior to the one I already do. But I find problems with the Heinstein Shuffle on...

Just come up with a logical reason for using a packet of cards. This is easy if you are doing Three Card Monte. I keep a few packet tricks in my wallet and bring them out when needed (usually after I've gone through my A, B, C & D material). Here are a few introductory lines "Have you ever ...

Sometimes I have the client supply the cards. I never know what I will get. I have tricks with new cards, cheap cards, used cards. I take whatever is given to me and make the most of it. If I get a good new deck I do a few effects that keep the deck in order then stack it using Darwin's Si Stibbins ...