“In 1976, I saw ten minutes of close-up magic that would, literally, change my life.” In this week’s Take Two, discover more about Jamy Ian Swiss’s friendship with Peter Samelson and how that association of more than forty years has born fruit in countless ways. 

And now, the second half of,  “A Rave of Reviews.” Jamy Ian Swiss covers two books and one essay series highlighting three parts from that series. Needless to say, there is much to discuss, so without any further delay…

For an epic near-end-of-year column, Jamy Ian Swiss gives wonderfully succinct, but deeply insightful reviews in “A Rave of Reviews.” In fact, there is so much to talk about, we are breaking the giant article into two parts. Check out this jam-packed first half, which covers five titles alone!

More wonderful treasures are coming to auction this November. What do you have your eye on? 

In this installment of Take Two, Jamy Ian Swiss takes a slightly different approach and introduces you to his long-time friend and collaborator, Eric Mead—a man who performs beautiful magic, and a man with a lot of ideas. 

As autumn approaches and the colour of the leaves begins to turn, we have a change of our own to report...

The next issue of Magicol, No. 194, is at the printers! 

The new auction catalogue is available for preview including material from Howie Schwartzman and the late Denny Haney. Online bidding opens Sept 6.