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MAGIC
Cover of August 2016 issue
FrequencyMonthly
FounderStan Allen
First issueSeptember 1991 (1991-09)
Final issue
Number		November 2016 (2016-11)
301
CountryUnited States
Based inLas Vegas
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.magicmagazine.com
ISSN1062-2845

MAGIC, also known as The Magazine for Magicians, was an independent magazine for magicians that was based in Las Vegas, Nevada.[1][2] A creation of Stan Allen, it debuted in September 1991, with its first issue featuring Lance Burton on the cover.[3][4] Over the years, David Copperfield,[5] Siegfried & Roy,[6] Penn & Teller,[7] Mike Caveney,[8] and Mac King[9] were also featured on the cover. Its final issue was #301 in November 2016.[10][11]

Overview

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MAGIC started out as an eight-page monthly newsletter. Early editions of the magazine had around 48 pages before increasing to more than 130 pages.[12] In 1996, there were 8,500 subscribers;[13] at its peak, MAGIC had 10,000 subscribers.[12] Writers for the magazine have included Jim Steinmeyer, Joshua Jay, Shawn McMaster, Alan Howard, Max Maven,[14] Richard J. Kaufman,[15] Mike Caveney,[16] Robert Farmer,[17] Jon Racherbaumer,[18] Gabe Fajuri,[19] John Lovick,[20] Peter Duffie,[21] Andi Gladwin,[22] Mark Nelson,[23] Rory Johnston,[24] and Timothy Hyde.[25] A digital version of MAGIC became available in 2011.[26]

In 2005, MAGIC was awarded a Guinness World Record for being the world's largest-selling publication for magicians.[27][3] In 2007, it was listed as one of the Chicago Tribune's 50 favorite magazines in their annual summer list.[28]

MAGIC Live!

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In 2001, it was announced that MAGIC would be producing an event called MAGIC Live![29][1][30] The purpose of the event was to bring to life the stories and features of the print magazine. The "unconventional convention", as it was deemed, took place August 19–22, 2001 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.[1] Due to its popularity, the second edition took place in August 2004, again at the Orleans.[30][31]

Originally meant to be a one-time event, MAGIC Live! is typically held every other August, usually at the Orleans.[32][30][33][34][35][11][36] In 2009, the convention took place at the nearby South Point Hotel & Casino.[37][30][38] The 2021 event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rescheduled for the following May.[12][39] MAGIC Live! has been held annually since then, with its 2024 edition scheduled for August 4-7.[needs update][40][41][42]

Notable events included Guy Hollingworth's one-man-play "Expert at The Card Table" in 2009[43][30] and the final performance of The Great Tomsoni in 2013.[44]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Cohn, Richard Steven. "Magazine to "Come Alive" at 10th Anniversary Special Event". Magic Times. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  2. ^ Weatherford, Mike (2007-10-25). "Gordie Brown beating the odds". Review Journal. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  3. ^ a b "Highest selling magic magazine". Guinness Book of World Records. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  4. ^ "LANCE BURTON heats things up in his 'dream show' at the Hacienda". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 1, no. 1. September 1991. p. Cover.
  5. ^ "MAGIC". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 6, no. 5. January 1997. p. Cover.
  6. ^ "Siegfried & Roy: A Grand Farewell". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 18, no. 8. April 2009. p. Cover.
  7. ^ "Cover". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 10, no. 11. July 2001.
  8. ^ "Cover". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 7, no. 8. April 1998.
  9. ^ "How Mac King Has Stayed Fresh for 15 Years". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 24, no. 5. January 2015. p. Cover.
  10. ^ Coronel, Simon (2016-11-14). "Magic Magazine: The Final Issue". Things By Simon. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  11. ^ a b Schick, C. Dennis (2016-09-23). "MAGIC Magazine Cancels Legacy Edition Plans". International Brotherhood of Magicians. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  12. ^ a b c Henderson, Philip (2021-06-29). "A Conversation with Stan Allen". IBM Ring 313. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  13. ^ "Just for Tricks". Chicago Tribune. 1996-05-06. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  14. ^ "Magic: An Independent Magazine For Magicians". Conjuring Archive. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  15. ^ Kaufman, Richard (March 1997). "In His Words: Ken Silverman". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 6, no. 7.
  16. ^ Caveney, Mike (August 1997). "Edward Maro: A Forgotten Master". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 6, no. 12.
  17. ^ Farmer, Bob (August 1997). "Theory In Practice - Flim-Flam". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 6, no. 12.
  18. ^ Racherbaumer, Jon (November 1993). "Jargon Watch". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 3, no. 3.
  19. ^ Fajuri, Gabe (May 2009). "Marketplace". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 18, no. 9.
  20. ^ Lovick, John (September 1998). "John Carney ... Advancing In Retreat". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 8, no. 1.
  21. ^ Duffie, Peter (September 1993). "Writing A Wrong". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 3, no. 1.
  22. ^ Gladwin, Andi (September 2008). "IBM/SAM 2008: It's All About The Magic". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 18, no. 1.
  23. ^ Nelson, Mark (September 2009). "In His Words: Brian Lee". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 19, no. 1.
  24. ^ Johnston, Rory (November 2009). "Scott Hitchcock: Can Do". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 19, no. 3.
  25. ^ Hyde, Timothy (May 2008). "Raymond Crowe's Wonderful World". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 17, no. 9.
  26. ^ Lax, Rick (2011-12-10). "MAGIC Magazine goes digital with an eye on the iPad". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  27. ^ Guinness World Records 2005. p. 183.
  28. ^ "Our 50 favorite magazines". Chicago Tribune. 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  29. ^ Megan, Graydon (2019-12-23). "Simon Aronson, magician known for intellectual approach to his craft, dies at 76". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  30. ^ a b c d e Bryant, Steve. "August 2015". Little Egypt Magic. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  31. ^ "Legend of Magic - Marvyn Roy passes at Age 95". International Brotherhood of Magicians. 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  32. ^ Howard, Alan (October 2007). "Magic Live! III". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 17, no. 2.
  33. ^ Nelson, Mark (October 2011). "MAGIC Live! High Five". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 21, no. 2.
  34. ^ Bryant, Steve (October 2015). "Magic Live 2015: Adventureland". MAGIC Magazine. Vol. 25, no. 2.
  35. ^ "246: Day Two - MAGIC Live! 2015". The Magic Word Podcast. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  36. ^ "Magic Live Announced". Inside Magic. 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  37. ^ Buchholz, Ulf; Mohr, Marcia (2009-07-21). "Conventions". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  38. ^ Bayme, J. (2009-08-12). "Going to Magic Live? Let us know..." Theory11. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  39. ^ Joyce, Ryan (2022). "Interview: Magic Live 2022 highlights with Peter Mennie". Canadian Association of Magicians. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  40. ^ Wells, Scott (8 August 2023). "779: MAGIC Live! 2023 Convention - Day One Report". The Magic Word Podcast. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  41. ^ "Magic Live! Exhibit". Meir Yedid. 2023-08-06. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  42. ^ "About 2024". MAGIC Live!. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  43. ^ "MNW #319: Guy Hollingworth". Magic News. 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  44. ^ Hilsum, Edward (2013-08-31). "MAGIC Live 2013". Edward Hilsum. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
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