August 2026

Features

Ton Onosaka: 1933-2026  • by Kei Izumi Celebrate the life of Ton Onosaka, as we explore little-known information about his youth, his work as an illustrator, and his role in connecting Japanese and Western magicians.

The Specialty Convention • by Mike Caveney A century after the first magic convention in the U.S., ComClave and The Magic Gathering inspire a look at the resurgence and benefits of specialized get togethers.

Magic that you’ll find  inside

The Sum • Alex Linian Magic Square meets card coincidence in this blockbuster effect

The Next Spot Card • Trent James What’s Next updated with some fooling touches

Unshaved Triumph • Shoji Naruishi A challenging in-the-hands Triumph with a convincing display

Pocketful of Miracles • Dominique Duvivier Card to pocket for cocktail parties

Imaginative Reality • Abby Segal Imagination becomes reality in a quirky piece of magic with a surprise ending

Inventing Magic • Blake Vogt and Kyle Marlett They invent a new idea and talk about the challenges of creating magic on the road