Erudite Magic

04/11/2025

Great question ... is there anything better???

04/02/2025

This ChatGPT stuff is amazing! I asked it to reimagine this photo in the style of Chicken Run...I love it! 🤣🤣🤣

03/28/2025

👀 let's go!!! 💪

03/04/2025

In this issue of the Erudite Magic digest, I'm talking about Juan's new book, some inspiration for magic from history, and a trick I revived from my notebook after getting inspired by last week's review.

https://eruditemagic.substack.com/p/juan-tamariz-is-back?r=3lmw06

02/14/2025

Why are magic books so expensive? Are they worth it? And how can you get the most from your collection? 🤔

In this edition of The Erudite Magic Digest, I break it all down—plus, I’m sharing some overlooked gems that deserve a second look. 📚✨

and how to get the most out of the books you have

02/01/2025

Magifest 2025 was a whirlwind—amazing performances, exciting book news, and unforgettable moments with the Erudite Magic community! 🎩✨ From Justin Willman’s powerhouse show to must-have reprints of legendary books, I’ve got all the highlights for you. What was your favorite part of Magifest? Drop a comment and check out the full recap here! 👇

Aka one of my favorite magical weekends

01/29/2025

I reviewed Repertoire II a few weeks ago on Erudite Magic but never got around to sharing it here—so here we are!

This book is a work of art in every sense. Asi Wind () not only shares his brilliant magic, but also brings it to life with his own hand-painted illustrations, making it a rare gem among magic books. Inspired by its beauty, I took some artistic license with my photos as well.

If you're curious about the XY Deck or the Card-to-Box Project, this is a stunning way to learn from a modern master.

01/28/2025

You've seen the pics going around - you've heard the rumors swirling...word is getting out that with is doing *next level* headshots!

I can't believe how great these turned out, especially with the books! 📚 Thank you, Matt. You da man!!

01/10/2025

This week, I'm looking into lessons we can learn from old masters, setting the record straight on Al Baker, sharing Stewart James's structure for increasing audience appreciation, and even disclosing a hidden gem in a magic book you might own. Thanks in advance for reading (or listening, if you're a paid subscriber!).

Magic lessons from Michelangelo, Al Baker, and Stewart James

01/03/2025

A new book, a retrospective look at 2024, a MagiFest party plan, and a trick to add to one of Asi Wind's for a synergistic routine...

https://eruditemagic.substack.com/p/onward-into-2025

12/20/2024

Sharing some of the exciting moments from my recent trip to India in my latest post. Much love to my friends there - I can't wait to go back!

Full report from my first time in Asia

12/18/2024

Humbled and excited. What a year for Erudite Magic thanks to all of you!!! 🥳

12/16/2024

I just realized that I never posted these after my discussion of 's The Particle System on Erudite Magic! 😱

This is such a gorgeous set of books, and some *killer* card magic. But really, the best part for me was learning the system and the thinking behind what makes a good stack.

I've started to work on memorizing the Particle Stack, but these books have also informed my Aronson stack work. So many of the tricks work with any stack, and it's nice that there are designations for each trick so you know the flexibility and restrictions of each.

What about you? Do you use any kind of stack in your card magic/mentalism?

12/14/2024

I have been wildly inconsistent with the Erudite Magic Digest the last few weeks, but we're starting to get things back on track, starting today with the books that are coming in as well as a sneak peek of books still on their way. Enjoy!

'Tis the season

10/27/2024

What are some of your favorite tricks from Practical Mental?

In my budget 5 foot shelf of magic, I made a glaring omission. Some of you caught it, but many did not, so I'm here to fix this and recommend one of the best...

10/26/2024

New debrief from my recent magic getaway to Washington DC:

Erudite Magic learnings from a recent trip

10/24/2024

I was inspired this weekend to pull this book off my shelf. Michael Vincent dazzled us with his rendition of the cups and balls, using the gorgeous Sherwood cups and some incredible, entertaining sleight of hand.

Even though I'm a mentalist, I think it's important to study classical methods to learn both the sleights, psychology, and misdirection necessary for all types of magic.

What about you? What's your favorite classic magic to study?