To help pay for his undergraduate education, Elias Garcia-Pelegrin had an unusual summer job: cruise ship magician. “I was that guy who comes out at dinnertime and does random magic for you,” he says.

A collection of clever illusions reveals how some of the most surprising magic tricks actually work. Each trick appears impossible at first, creating moments of disbelief for anyone watching. However, ...

Magicians all over the world are being challenged to showcase their best possible trick that uses only the medium of sound. A significant number of magic tricks rely on sleight of hand or misdirection ...