Archive for September, 2010

Iconoclasts: Blaine + Close

The fall schedule for The Sundance Channel’s hit series Iconoclasts has been announced and on November 6, magician David Blaine and artist Chuck Close will pair up for what is sure to be an inspiring encounter.

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What is Innovation?

Committed to advancing the culture of innovation, OnInnovation captures the inspiring oral histories of today’s leading visionaries through insightful interviews.

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The Skull by Richard Wiseman

Richard Wiseman reveals the secret to a new illusion, The Skull. But first, try to figure out how he vanishes it right before your eyes with no camera trickery whatsoever.

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Glenn Kaino Interview

Glenn Kaino discusses his work for Creative Time called, “Honor Among Thieves”, featuring the magician Ryan Majestic, for Performa 09.

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INK by Virtuoso

In this spectacular video, The Virts showcase their revolutionary playing card flourishes with style, flair and attitude.

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Magic-Con 2011

Our inaugural conference brought together the smartest and most talented magicians alive, including: David Blaine, Dan and Dave Buck, John Carney, Sebastien Clergue, Derek DelGaudio, Jason England, Daniel Garcia, Bill Goodwin, Guy Hollingworth, Bill Kalush, Chris Kenner, Chad Long, John Lovick, Max Maven, Eric Mead, Jamy Ian Swiss, Juan Tamariz, JC Wagner, Michael Weber, Asi [...]

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Robert Lang TED Talk

Robert Lang talks about the laws of origami and how he’s revolutionized the art through computer-aided design.

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Levitating Water

Al Seckel’s levitating water machine incorporates a stream of downward flowing water with strobe lights to achieve the illusion of levitating water droplets.

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Lennart Green TED Talk

Lennart Green demonstrates chaos at the card table and proves the impossible possible through “logic and a sense of humor”.

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Recommended “Potpourri”

A new article was just posted over at The Magic Session from one of our favorite magicians and Magic-Con 2010 presenter, John Carney. It’s all about learning from magic books and why it’s important. In the article, many different books are recommended that are sure to keep your “love for magic in a perpetual romantic stage, [...]

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