“Unlike a mere deception or a simple secret, which gives the impression that something’s been taken away, a great magician makes you feel like something’s been given to you.”— Jim Steinmeyer, Hiding the Elephant Many people think of magic as just trickery, a clever deception meant to fool an audience.Read More
“Expand what you already have before you add something new.”— Sanderson’s Third Law In magic, as in life, the temptation to chase something new is constant. We want fresh tricks, the latest technology, or the next big breakthrough. But Sanderson’s Third Law reminds us of a crucial truth—before adding more,Read More
“Limitations > Powers”— Sanderson’s Second Law At first glance, this seems counterintuitive. Isn’t magic about having more power? More abilities, more impossible feats, more ways to astonish an audience? Not exactly. True magic—whether in performance, storytelling, or life—doesn’t come from unlimited power. It comes from meaningful limitations. I’ve seen thisRead More
“A magician is an actor playing the part of a magician.”— Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin This quote is one of the most famous and foundational ideas in magic. Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, often called the father of modern magic, wasn’t just talking about performing tricks—he was defining what it means to beRead More
“If there is a single secret, then it can be simply put. Think big, create, plan, rethink (even bigger) then prepare, practice and perform.”— David Berglas, The Mind and Magic of David Berglas Great magic doesn’t happen by accident. Every jaw-dropping illusion, every impossible feat, and every unforgettable performance startsRead More
“There is a world of difference between a spectator’s not knowing how something’s done versus his knowing that it can’t be done.”— Simon Aronson Magic isn’t just about fooling people—it’s about creating a moment where the impossible becomes real. Simon Aronson’s words capture the heart of what makes magic moreRead More
“Magic words have been called fugitives from dreams and fairy tales. They are mysterious, shadowy, and perhaps indecipherable, yet their cadence possesses an unmistakable profundity. We know the phenomenon in great poetry, where we might be deeply struck by language we don’t fully comprehend. With magic words, we define aRead More
“If you can truly believe what you are pretending to do is really happening, then your audience will believe it, too.”— Richard Osterlind, Making Magic Real Magic is often seen as an art of deception, but as Richard Osterlind explains, it’s so much more than that. At its core, magicRead More
A Classic Illusion That Continues to Amaze When it comes to iconic magic tricks, few are as enduring and versatile as the Cups and Balls. This classic illusion has been a staple of magic shows for centuries, captivating audiences with its simplicity, mystery, and endless possibilities for variation. Whether performedRead More
Turning Tissue into a Blizzard of Magic There’s something inherently magical about snowfall, especially during the winter season. It evokes nostalgia, wonder, and a sense of childlike joy. That’s why one of the illusions I’ll be working into some of my shows this season involves transforming an ordinary piece ofRead More