Last year, a poster titled “Houdini, Europe: Eclipsing Sensation,” showing Houdini in hand restraints, sold for a record $78,000. It was one of many magic items recently bought by collectors. There is ...

A set of five visual magic tricks promises strong reactions with methods simple enough for almost anyone to try. The focus is ...

Sometimes the easiest, simplest way to liven up a party, sleepover, family gathering or presentation to a class is to perform a magic trick. Most magic tricks require fancy costumes and props, but ...

Visit any toy shop and you're faced with a few "magic kits" that will teach kids how to perform feats of illusions using the props that are included in the box. That's exactly what Master of Illusion ...

Forgetful Freddy and Joanne the Duck sit on shelves waiting for their moment. At some point in their decades-old lives, they made children gasp in awe and giggle with delight during magic shows.

Tim Pies started collecting props in the late 90s, "motivated by my interest in the Titanic," he says. The Concordia University English professor, who will be writing a book on leadership and the ...