June 2025 by Genii Magazine

Genii the Conjuror's Magazine

Volume 88

Issue 6

June 2025

THE GENII SPEAKS

Orson’s monster in the darkness; June features take the stage

MAILBOX

White space: We get letters complaining about nothing

THE JUNE ALMANAC

Mentalism at perilous times; Houdini steals the show

IN MEMORIAM

Jean Merlin by Bloom & Sanvert

The French master made magic, and made toast!

Curtis Kam by Tom Dobrowolski

The Hawaiian close-up artist, and his influence

THE EYE BY VANESSA ARMSTRONG

David Berglas celebrated; finding the mysterious Sophie Lloyd

FEATURES

More Than Slightly Superhuman by Craig Mitchell

Derren Brown’s striking new stage show, Only Human, combines stage technology with old-fashioned pseudoscience.

The Theater of One Person, Making Magic by Jim Steinmeyer

Our Genii Roundtable focuses on magic as theater—our experts discuss the art and craft behind a one-person show.

Magic Access: Understanding the Role of the ASL Interpreter by Chloe Olewitz

How words become visible, how magic becomes accessible through interpreters.

VOICES

The Frame Defines What the Audience Sees by Peter Lamont

Changing our magic through their expectations.

The Genii Questionnaire by John Carney

What do Vernon and Ballantine have in common?

Be a Magic Detective by Krystyn Lambert

How a notebook can make you think.

Learning Another Kind of Magic by Paul Gertner

A new trick that actually changes everything.

IN PRACTICE

Magicana by Richard Kaufman

Slow Motion Cards Across by Larry Jennings.

Inventing Magic by Blake Vogt

Belt Melt, from a chat with Justin Willman.

Dictionary Test by Roberto Mansilla

The author’s professional book test, a full routine.

The King Thing by Adam Elbaum

A favorite effect, with the details that make it great.

IN PERFORMANCE

The Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster

Eddie Goldstein’s visit, and his approach to bar magic.

The Chicago Magic Lounge by Vanessa Armstrong

The popular magic showplace in the Windy City.

MARKETPLACE

$100 Challenge by Skyler Jade

We gave a young magician $100 to buy some current magic.

Staff Picks by White Rabbit Magic

The surprising magic shop you should know about.

Trick Reviews

The Baffling Phones

Magic Lotto

Unseen Force Pro

Odyssey

Stab in the Dark

Together Forever