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David & Dania montage
David & Dania Transforming Magic
He was a circus magician; she was a hula-hoop artist. Together, David and Dania transformed themselves into a highly successful quick-change act... with a few magical twists.

By Dennis Phillips

The Music of Magic
The colorful sheet music accompanying magic shows of bygone days still inspires memories and dreams of past wonders. With our web feature, hear Dick Zimmerman playing some of this music as you read his story in the magazine.

By Dick Zimmerman

Magic Divas
The distaff side of the magical community has too often been overlooked, by women as well as men. Now, the Divas of Magic website provides information and discussions specifically for female conjurors.

By Jaq Greenspon

Sawing a Housewife
More than 60 years ago, Marion Trikosko spent several seasons touring with Dante's large illusion show. Here, he recounts one incident from his memorable backstage and onstage experiences.

By Marion Trikosko

Ryan Oaks
As a young magician in New York City, Ryan Oakes seems to have learned the secrets to success. And, as the song goes, if he can make it there...

By Rory Johnston

Marketplace
Reviewed this month by Brad Henderson, Richard Hatch, Peter Studebaker, Billy McComb, and Trixie Bond:
? "The Magic of Paul Potassy"
? "Out to Dinner"
? "Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume 2"
? "Telepathree"
? "Further Impuzzibilities"
? "Magic on the Early English Stage"
? "Child's Play I and II"

Classic Correspondance
Mike Caveney
"Edwin Brush to Delmas Jenkins"

Talk about Tricks
Joshua Jay
A Roger Crosthwaite issue featuring "Longitudinal Tenkai Palm (LTP) Add-On Finesse", "Everywhere and Nowhere", and "More Ace-Cutting".

Turn it Around
David Kaye
Special guest Don Caldwell

Nyman's Mind
Andy Nyman
"Seconds Out", an impromptu watch effect.

Choice Secrets
Kevin James
"Appearing Sword"

Viewpoint
"Next-Book Syndrome" by Darwin Ortiz

The Column
The Flicking Fingers
"Balance" by J?Alexander and "Just Like That" by Pit Hartling