To help pay for his undergraduate education, Elias Garcia-Pelegrin had an unusual summer job: cruise ship magician. “I was that guy who comes out at dinnertime and does random magic for you,” he says.

Admit it — you still get mindblown every time you come across a street magician performing yet another seemingly impossible trick. And honestly, who doesn't? They always make you scratch your head and ...

Psychologists have long studied how magic deceives us. Illusionists exploit shortcomings in our attention and perception to prevent us seeing what is in front of our eyes, and learning how their ...

Magic doesn’t have to be complicated to be impressive. These three simple tricks use everyday objects and easy-to-learn techniques that anyone can master quickly. Perfect for entertaining friends or ...

Interactive books and kits provide hands-on fun and learning for kids. The Little Box of Magic Tricks: Over 80 Tricks to Amaze Your Friends! by Janet Sacks includes eight mini-books plus assorted ...

Whether you’re simply caught up in the amazement of a trick or you’re trying to figure out how a trick was accomplished, there’s something magnetic about magic. Similarly to how Christopher Nolan ...