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A free online encyclopedia with 672 articles dedicated to the techniques and history of magic that anyone can edit. MagicPedia is the definitive Internet repository of magical techniques for all areas of the magical arts and also a way to document the history of magic. MagicPedia is not a place to post explanations of magic tricks (though performances of sleights and tricks are welcome via embedded video clips), but a living document, always in flux, that reflects the background knowledge required for a thorough study of the art of magic in all its facets. MagicPedia is owned and operated by Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine.

Welcome to MagicPedia!

A free online encyclopedia with 672 articles dedicated to the techniques and history of magic that anyone can edit. MagicPedia is the definitive Internet repository of magical techniques for all areas of the magical arts and also a way to document the history of magic.

MagicPedia is not a place to post explanations of magic tricks (though performances of sleights and tricks are welcome via embedded video clips), but a living document, always in flux, that reflects the background knowledge required for a thorough study of the art of magic in all its facets.

MagicPedia is owned and operated by Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine.

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Magic of Japan video compliations by Charles Hsu

A compilation video containing effects from Japanese magicians, as performed by five different performers. Click for more...

Did you know...

From MagicPedia's newest articles:

... between 1906 and 1915 Theodore DeLand marketed almost 100 tricks using gimmicked cards and decks...
... At their peak, J. B. Bobo and his wife performed 400 to 450 school shows a year...
... The book Expert at the Card Table had over a dozen different editions..
... Ken Klosterman's collection, the Salon De Magie, is housed 83 feet beneath his home in an abandoned mine....

In the news
May 11 Herb Zarrow passed away at the age of 82. Apr 29 David Blaine broke the world record for breath holding on the Oprah Show. Apr 28 Rich Bloch announced he is stepping down as World Magic Seminar organizer.
On this day May 16...
Richard Kaufman was born
Upcoming Events...
June 8 The Las Vegas Magic Invitational, Las Vegas, Nevada. July 21 IBM/SAM Combined Convention, Louisville, KY
Collaboration requests...
Help update Theodore_Annemann's biography page. Help add more Upcoming Events. Need users to help with "in the news" section. Leave message on Joe's talk page if you would like to help.