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

So much more…

August gets you caught up on what Steve Bargatze’s doing on YouTube. Justin Higham explains how deceptive culling requires much more than speed and secrecy. Find out what else is inside August.