December 2025
Happy Holidays! It’s hard to believe we are at the end of the year already. We’re really excited about the changes we have been making at Genii. Like this links page. The original idea was to make a bridge between our print and online version of Genii. Now we encourage you to use geniimagic.com to find all the links mentioned in each issue. You will also find more and more news and online exclusives, such as a review by Pete McCabe for this year’s Jack of Hearts Session. It was a celebration of really great magicians coming together and raising $10,000 to support animal welfare. And Genii was a proud supporter of the event. So be sure to turn your attention to our new website Genii Magic on a regular basis, where you soon find more and more articles served up just for you.
EDITORIAL
The Genii Speak • By Jim Steinmeyer
Jim interviews Genii columnist Dr. Matt Pritchard and Sara Crasson in his December video this month. It’s a great opportunity to get to meet our columnists and to discover more about how they bring so much magic to Genii!
Mailbox
Andrew Pinard shares insight and instructions in reference to Blake Vogt and Hok’s Floating Cube from the September issue. Jim Steinmeyer shares a photo of his Bud West Shenanigan Die Box in reference to Jeff Landes’ comments about the The Madness of the Die Box from the August issue.
FEATURE
Now You See It… Behind the Scenes • By Toby Halbrooks
Learn more about the first-ever magic department for Lionsgate for the third installment of the Now You See Me franchise. You can also watch the trailer and see a bit of the wonderful magic that was created and developed for the film!
A Day of Magic, for Jack • By Pete McCabe
THE CONOVER COLLECTION
Magic editor Noah Levine put together a very special issue of Genii to celebrate and commemorate the legendary Tim Conover. The collection features remembrances and insights about this special performer, and excerpts from Conover, a new release by Vanishing Inc., written by Tim Conover and Eric Mead.
Tim Conover: An interview with Eric Mead • By Noah Levine
The co-author of the highly-anticipated book Conover talks about their friendship and understandings of magic.
My Friend, Tim • By Jamy Ian Swiss
Jamy Ian Swiss looks at Tim Conover’s famous legacy among insiders, and his influential approach to magic.
The Conover Effect • By Bob Kohler
Bob Kohler discusses his friend’s approach to magic and mentalism, and the remarkable results that he achieved.
THE EYE
READ the whole article where Cosmopolitan Says Magicians Are Cool
LEARN MORE about how to see Jamie Allan’s Amaze—a show about magic, illusion, technology and the idea that anything is possible—in NYC
LEARN MORE about Piff and Pop’s Magic Shoppe. Piff is going back to the U.K. and bringing Pop (played by Penn Jillette) and Mr. Piffles to join him on tour.
SEE who was honored at The Magic Circle awards this year; we’re thrilled to congratulate Genii columnist Dr. Matt Prichard who received the Chapender Award for contributions to magic beyond entertainment.
LEARN MORE about Vanished, Seven Women Magicians Who Simply Disappeared a new book written for middle-schoolers spotlighting seven spectacular magicians who made their mark during their lives, but who’s stories have since faded from the public spotlight.
FIND out where you can enjoy magic in an Airstream! Learn more about this beautifully adorned speakeasy magic lounge on wheels called Sleights & Spirits.
IN PRACTICE
Inventing Magic with Nick Diffatte
In Episode 10, Blake is joined by his buddy Nick Diffatte and the two come up with a pretty crazy signed melon trick!
Sockless Coins • By Tim Conover and Eric Mead
Here is one intense and beautiful trick from the newly released Conover books. As a special treat to Genii subscribers, you can watch Tim show you his tips on this trick in a very rare video of him tipping all the ins and outs of this gem of a routine.
IN PERFORMANCE
The Magic Castle • by Shawn McMaster
Busting out at The Magic Castle…There are more magicians behind a bar in The Magic Castle than you might first think. Also, find out who’s Appearing Now at the world-famous Magic Castle.
Kellar’s Comedy and Magic Club
Learn more about this wonderful magic venue located in Erie, PA.
MARKETPLACE
Tenyo 2026 • By Richard Kaufman
It’s that time of year again! Visit this special report and see some of the new 2026 releases!
Reviews
Check out our marketplace reviews, including the $100 Challenge!
WORKSHOP
The Nauseous Limit • By Dr. Matt Pritchard
Watch this wonderful “vanishing elephant” and learn about how it works!
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