Pulling a rabbit from a top hat. Teleporting from one cage to another. Finding a coin behind a five-year-old’s ear. Magic has long inspired a sense of awe and wonder, but one portion of the population ...

Magic doesn’t need special props to be impressive. These three tricks use everyday items most people already have. Rubber ...

Doc Docherty, who has been enchanted by magic since he was a kid, is one of the performers at Blume Studios’ immersive The Magicians Table.

Mind reading doesn’t have to be complicated. These two tricks rely on simple psychology and presentation. They can be learned ...

The exploits of any paranormal detective — from Sherlock Holmes to Scooby-Doo — will tell you that the mysterious and the magical always have an explanation grounded in science. (Take the Victorian ...

Our dogs are ridiculously easy to fool, probably because they're dogs. Have you ever pretended to throw a ball just to get them away from you for a second? You can usually get anywhere from 2-5 fake ...

The stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching, and if you want to leave a lasting impression on your guests, you’ll want to pay careful attention to this next part of the show.

Close your eyes and imagine a sound, someone’s voice, coming from your left. It slowly shifts to come from behind you, then moves to your right. Around and around, it circles. Suddenly, the voice ...

Eating glass. Fire walking. Sword swallowing. These acts that shock and delight have roots in the real and mythical practices of Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and Jain ascetics. This studio portrait of an ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. The Bay Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and ...