Professional magicians have been baffling audiences for hundreds of years, igniting a sense of child-like wonder and even ...

Carbon monoxide emitted from gas lamps could bring about hallucinations — causing many to believe that rendezvouses with spirits were a normal occurrence.) As a health reporter, I’m a sucker for a ...

Magicians praise films like My Cousin Vinny, Focus, The Prestige, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Now You See Me, and The Illusionist ...

Regardless, though, magic relies on the skill and often physical dexterity of the magician as well. Increasingly, technology also plays a role in executing some of the more impressive tricks.

Magic is one of the oldest forms of entertainment, and much of its enchantment is said to rely on the audience not knowing how the tricks are done. However, while magicians swear to keep their ...