The Magic Community has made significant strides in the effective use of the internet. The sole purpose of this page is to offer links to the highest-caliber magic resources available in one location. If it succeeds in that endeavor to even a small degree, I’ll be quite content. To that end, every entity listed below is qualified either by my own personal, first-hand experience and/or knowledge, or by the first-hand experience and/or knowledge of a trusted friend in the magic community.
| | Magically Yours,
Tim Wallace |
Magic Organizations
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Society of American Magicians
The Magic Castle—Home of the Academy of Magical Arts
Texas Association of Magicians
The Maryland Wizards
Magic Publications
Genii Magazine—The Conjuror’s Magazine
Magic Magazine—The Independent Magazine for Magicians
Magic Times—Meir Yedid’s Daily Magic News Magazine
Visions—The Online Journal of the Art of Magic
Magic News
Magic Times—Meir Yedid’s up-to-the-minute news about magic
HoustonMagic.com—What’s happening in greater Houston, Texas.
Magic Theory & Info
Against Originality in Magic—Whit Haydn’s insightful commentary.
Maskelyne’s 24 Rules— for better magic.
The Learned Pig Project—Repository of Magic Books & Documents.
Magic & Illusion—About.com’s magic resources & links.
Magic Communities
The Magic Cafe—Few web-based destinations rival the atmosphere here!
A casual, but well managed, environment where one can freely share and gain insights connected with the many facets of the performance of magic. Very civil clientele and staff.
Genii Magazine Forum—Meaningful dialogue among a fine readership.
Magicians
Magic Venues
Magic Castle
(Los Angeles)
Magic Island
(Houston)
Magic Dealers
(Limited to Dealers with whom I’ve had satisfactory experiences or are recommended by a trusted associate.)
Denny & Lee Magic Studio
—“Where the Pros Shop” (Baltimore)
Very few—if any—magic shops compare to Denny & Lee’s combination of understated class, friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, quality standards and rich variety in apparatus, literature, and guest lecturers.
Hank Lee’s Magic Factory
—(Massachusetts)
If Denny doesn’t have it, Hank probably does. Knowledgeable help, prompt service, and an extensive inventory of effects, supplies, books, and videos.
Meir Yedid Magic
—“For Magicians Only” (New Jersey)
Unique resources for the serious magician, including videos from 50+ prominent performers. Meir Yedid manufactures or distributes every item featured. Prompt, professional service.
Louis Tannen Inc.
—(New York)
With a rich historical tradition, Tannen’s remains one of the world’s classic and best stocked resources for the magic community. Fair prices and excellent service.
Frankel’s Costume
—(Houston, Texas) Frankel’s Magic Counter, now featuring Scott Hollingsworth at the helm, extends a warm welcome (especially in the summer!) plus sound advice and a fair price.
H&R Magic Bookshop
—(Humble, Texas)
I’m not aware of a more comprehensive inventory of magic literature (books, videos, CDs and DVDs)—both new and used, or a more knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Zauberladen Zürich
—(Zürich, Switzerland)
I can’t help but include a classy resource in the land of my ancestors. (The Swiss have an uncanny appreciation for the performing arts.) Nit nur zum schaufaischterbummeln!
Mario Carrandi Magic
—Vintage Apparatus & Memorabilia (New Jersey)
TrickShop
—(Illinois)
Magic Max!
—(Florida)
