David Roth on Fool Us

 

Tenyo's Invisible Zone

 

WHAT A BOX!

 Now available at www.magiciansmagicshop.com

This beautiful clear acrylic box with red and black base will make you say what a box! Show it empty, cover it with red top, uncover it flowing with silks, flowers, spring bills, small rodents, and say what a box! place silk and streamers inside, cover, uncover to reveal a large Bledo silk and say what a box! Pour in dehydrated water parentheses we realize there’s no such thing parentheses and fish seeds uncover to reveal an aquarium with live fish and say, what a box! You’ll find dozens of uses for this beautiful prop since it has a 8 1/2“ x 5 1/2“ x 5 deep load chamber. Enough uses to say, I want one! We think of it as a plastic dove pan, but your audience will think of it as Magic. 
Retail Price $125.00
Our price $100.00

Illusionist Lyn Dillies (Sensory-Friendly Performance)

 

Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 7:00pm

This show is a Sensory-Friendly Performance for teens and adults on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. This program takes place in our Studio.

At this sensory-friendly performance, you will find:

• Lighting and sound levels are modulated to reduce anxiety and stress.


• A judgment-free environment, with a relaxed attitude toward noise and moving around during the show.


• A separate break area with soft seating and fidget toys. We also have headphones and weighted blankets upon request. 


• Ushers and volunteers who have been specially trained to assist you.


• A social story is provided in advance to help you prepare for your trip to the theater.

The most highly acclaimed female illusionist in America, Lyn Dillies, delivers a dazzling display of spectacular magic! Dillies' unique brand of mystery, comedy, and audience participation has earned her rave reviews from the grandeur of Lincoln Center to the Magic Castle in Hollywood. Get ready to be amazed as she astounds with some of the most masterful, mind-blowing illusions in magic today!

Dillies has been the recipient of several prestigious awards for her contributions to magic, including the Parents' Choice Award and Dove Foundation Award for her high-quality magic for children and families.

Houdini vs. Conan Doyle Takes the Stage in New Play Magic

 A fascinating chapter in magic history is coming to life on stage, as actor and playwright David Haig brings the legendary clash between Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle to the theater in his new play Magic.

Opening at the Chichester Festival Theatre from April 24 to May 16, the production explores one of the most intriguing real-life relationships in magic history—a friendship built on curiosity that ultimately unraveled over a fundamental disagreement: spiritualism vs. skepticism.

A Friendship Fueled by Mystery… and Broken by It

Houdini and Conan Doyle were once close, united by a shared interest in the supernatural. But where Conan Doyle became a passionate believer in communicating with the dead, Houdini took the opposite stance—dedicating himself to exposing fraudulent mediums.

The play dramatizes this growing divide, particularly surrounding real-life medium Mina Crandon, whose séances became a battleground for belief and debunking. While Conan Doyle sought proof of the afterlife—especially in the wake of personal loss—Houdini saw many of these practices as manipulative and harmful to grieving families.

Magic, Faith, and Deception

At its core, Magic isn’t just about two famous figures—it’s about a deeper question that hits right at the heart of what magicians do:

What is “magic,” really?

Is it wonder? Belief? Deception? Or something in between?

Haig’s play leans into this tension, presenting both men with empathy. Conan Doyle isn’t portrayed as foolish, but as someone searching for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Houdini, meanwhile, is shown not just as a skeptic, but as someone personally driven to protect others from exploitation.

Illusions Meet Drama

Directed by Lucy Bailey, the production promises more than just dialogue—it will feature live illusions woven into the storytelling, giving audiences both theatrical drama and magical spectacle.

A Story That Still Resonates Today

Interestingly, Haig discovered this historical relationship through a simple online search—but the themes it explores feel anything but simple. Questions about belief, truth, and illusion are just as relevant today as they were in Houdini’s time.

For magicians, this story hits especially close to home. Houdini’s mission to expose fake mediums helped shape the public’s understanding of magic as entertainment—not deception for personal gain.

And that’s a legacy still felt in every performance today.

Juliana Chen - Masters of Magic (2009) - MDA Telethon

 

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