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The bonneteau: history and mechanics of this scam

Article by Sébastien Thill Who hasn't seen one of these men with an improvised gaming table in a bustling street, at a fair, at a racecourse, at a flea market,...

The bonneteau: history and mechanics of this scam

Article by Sébastien Thill Who hasn't seen one of these men with an improvised gaming table in a bustling street, at a fair, at a racecourse, at a flea market,...

A jewel thief magician

While several jewels have just been stolen directly from the Louvre Museum (the most visited museum in the world!), this incident is reminiscent of one that occurred more than 130...

A jewel thief magician

While several jewels have just been stolen directly from the Louvre Museum (the most visited museum in the world!), this incident is reminiscent of one that occurred more than 130...

The History of the Magic Wand

Article by Sébastien Thill   Theory and Scriptwriting   Few objects evoke the magician as powerfully as the magic wand! Whether used by mages, magicians, witches, or fairies, this object...

The History of the Magic Wand

Article by Sébastien Thill   Theory and Scriptwriting   Few objects evoke the magician as powerfully as the magic wand! Whether used by mages, magicians, witches, or fairies, this object...

Unstoppable 3: movie summary, review and analysis

After the release of the first two episodes, the team behind the Now You See Me franchise is releasing the third installment of the saga on November 12, 2025, in...

Unstoppable 3: movie summary, review and analysis

After the release of the first two episodes, the team behind the Now You See Me franchise is releasing the third installment of the saga on November 12, 2025, in...

Devotion to his Art: Chung Ling Soo

Article by Sébastien Thill "Every magic trick consists of three parts, or three acts. The first act is called 'The Pledge': the magician shows you something ordinary. The second act...

Devotion to his Art: Chung Ling Soo

Article by Sébastien Thill "Every magic trick consists of three parts, or three acts. The first act is called 'The Pledge': the magician shows you something ordinary. The second act...

An emotionally rich history of magic conference!

From August 24 to 27, 2023, the city of Ghent (Belgium) hosted the 9th European Congress of the History of Magic. A unique, timeless event that brings together the biggest...

An emotionally rich history of magic conference!

From August 24 to 27, 2023, the city of Ghent (Belgium) hosted the 9th European Congress of the History of Magic. A unique, timeless event that brings together the biggest...