Explore Colon, Michigan, home to three iconic magic shops and a community steeped in magical tradition.

Jim Steinmeyer designs magic tricks that other magicians use. He knows the ins and outs of illusion. He's written several books on the subject and, in one, he claims, "Magicians don’t protect their secrets from the audience, they...

Learn about one of history's most famous magicians and escape artists.

Join Mac Lesggy as he encounters Frédéric, a magician who skillfully blends the art of illusion with pickpocketing. Witness a captivating demonstration of how easily our attention can be manipulated, leading to astonishing feats of...

Explore Colon, Michigan, home to three iconic magic shops and a community steeped in magical tradition.

Henry meets a friendly Rabbit. Rabbit used to be a magicians assistant but never finished her final performance. Henry becomes a Magician for the day, things go a little wrong but the performance works out for the best in the end.

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Learn how to master the magic and mesmerize friends with Astonishing Feats of Illusion and Wonder

Awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, recognizing a lifetime of influential literary works, Ray Bradbury wrote from a desire to “live forever”. Through sci fi, fantasy, horror and mystery to themes of death, loneliness and the dark...

Miss Palomine recites the action poem, “Autumn,” and encourages the student to recite the poem with her and to follow along with the actions. She then asks the student if he knows the meaning of a few of the words in the poem, and helps...

"Wise men" or "Magi?" What did this mean for the inhabitants of the ancient Mediterranean?

This well known traditional story from Morocco is performed with glove and rod puppets. The two main characters, The Magician and Aladdin, are introduced and the story is taken to a dramatic point where the audience can work out what...

Pushcart prize winning poet, translator and professor Ravi Shankar has published, edited or has forthcoming over 15 books, including the Muse India award-winning translations of 9th century Tamil poet/saint, Andal, 'The Autobiography of...

This video introduces the art of shadowgraphy, where performers create intricate shapes and forms using only shadows and light. It explores the history of shadow play and its evolution into shadowgraphy, and then guides viewers on how to...

In this video, the concept of the magician's choice, also known as equivocation, is revealed. Magicians use this technique to give the illusion of free will to participants, while actually guiding them towards a predetermined outcome.

If you play League of Legends, World of Warcraft, or Magic the Gathering, you've probably heard about "mana." It is the magical power used by sorcerers, magicians, mages, and wizards. But what is mana, and how did it enter video gaming...

In this video, we explore the fascinating world of levitation tricks. From the Balducci levitation to the Superman and King's levitation, we uncover the secrets behind these illusions. Discover how magicians use clever techniques, props,...

On the first day of the 2015 summer internship season, host Katrina Jackson meets a wide variety of incoming Goddard interns who are working on projects such as web design, engineering, environmental education, finance, CubeSats, sea...

Some of the most awesome Harry Houdini facts center on his search for truth in everything he did. Harry Houdini was not a guy to half-ass things. If he was going to chase down so-called mystics and expose them as frauds, he canceled...

This Punjabi story offers the first couple of minutes of a traditional story performed with shadow puppets. The story sets up the basic plot, introduces the main characters and leaves the audience at a point where they have to guess what...

The video provides a brief biography of David Blaine, including his early interest in magic and his breakthrough moment when he submitted a video of his tricks to the ABC network. It also highlights some of his most notable stunts, such...

In this video, the concept of sleight of hand is explored, showcasing how magicians and performers skillfully manipulate objects using only their hands and misdirection. The video demonstrates simple tricks with coins and explains the...

Learn about the concept of card forcing, which is a fundamental technique used in card tricks. This video discusses various techniques such as the Hindu force, classic force, rifle force, and stop force, providing explanations and...

Learn all about Harry Houdini, a renowned magician and escapologist. The video explores Houdini's early career as a sleight of hand magician and his journey to becoming a household name through his incredible escape stunts.