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BALD EAGLE LIKES MAGIC!
And of course he buys his magic at MAGICTRICKS.COM!

IDEAS FOR YOUR FOURTH OF JULY MAGIC SHOW
Some fun red-white-blue magic effects to create a patriotic-themed magic show...

THE STORY OF THE RABBIT OUT OF A HAT
Why do magicians pull RABBITS out of hats?

RABBIT RABBIT RABBIT
This is a popular old superstition- does it work?

WOMEN IN BOXES
In 2008, a fascinating documentary about the important role of women in the art of magic was released...

Did you know that Christopher Walken once starred in a musical about Houdini?

JONATHAN AUSTIN AND THE MAGIC OF NATIONAL FORK DAY
Our friend, master magician and juggling entertainer Jonathan Austin, always has something amusing to show us...

HOUDINI COLLECTION
Some of the interesting items in the Monticup collection

Harry Houdini, Fantasy Story Author
Did you know that Harry Houdini partnered with H.P. Lovecraft to write a number of fantasy stories for a famous sci-fi magazine?

USPS PRIORITY MAIL FEES HAVE SKYROCKETED!
MagicTricks.com has changed carriers. What it means to you...

JONATHAN AUSTIN AND THE MAGIC OF PI DAY
Our friend, master magician and juggling entertainer Jonathan Austin, always has something amusing to show us...

YES, THERE IS A PATRON SAINT OF MAGIC!
Read about the life and good deeds of St. John Bosco...

ADELAIDE HERRMANN
Celebrating Women In Magic...

WHY AM I SEEING THIS POPUP MESSAGE?
About the new Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, and what it means to you.

VINTAGE HANDCUFF ESCAPE SHORT FILM
A 1925 'tutorial" on how to escape from handcuffs, from British Pathe...

PRESIDENT'S DAY MAGIC
Some fun magic effects you can do with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln...

PRESIDENT'S DAY INTERESTING FACTS
Some little known info about two of our most famous presidents...

VALENTINE'S DAY MAGIC
Some ideas for putting some magic into your Valentine's Day...

JONATHAN AUSTIN AND THE MAGIC OF PRESIDENTS DAY
Our friend, master magician and juggling entertainer Jonathan Austin, always has something amusing to show us...

TED ANNEMANN AND HIS DRAMATIC BULLET CATCH
Enjoy this short film featuring an actual performance of the Bullet Catch!

JOHN SCARNE EXPOSES CROOKED GAMBLERS' TECHNIQUES
Enjoy this short film starring the card mechanic legend!

AUTUMN LEAVES
Enjoy Peter's rendition of this classic played on his new Yamaha electric piano!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
From Peter and Dirk, and Jackie and Lizzie and Molly:
Merry Magical Christmas to you and your family!

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL FUN
Everybody likes to sing these Christmas favorites!
A little bit of "Holly Jolly Christmas" and "Frosty the Snowman" to put you in the Christmas spirit.

The Wedding Entertainer
Peter Monticup performs magic and music at a friend's wedding!
Everyone is having fun!