Reel Magic Episode 35 (Jim Steinmeyer)

Explore the craft and performance thinking behind magic with Reel Magic Episode 35. Jim Steinmeyer speaks with John Lovick about working with Doug Henning and why learning the classics matters.

• Magic columns: Bill Wisch shares “Slydini’s Favorite!” while Simon Lovell discusses profanity in an act.
• Behind the Bar: Garrett Thomas joins Doc Eason for “A Work in Progress.”
• Reviews: David Regal covers tricks from Magic Live! with guest Thomas Wright, and Wayne Kawamoto reviews Ryan Schlutz’s new DVD and more.
• Tricks: See Cameron Francis perform “Compact Sharpie,” Adam Wilber’s “19 Down” from Trio, and John Bannon’s “The Bullet Catcher” from High Caliber.
• Move Monkeys: Ed Ellis demonstrates “Titanic” and “Them - In Hand,” and David First presents “The First Change.”

With an interview, performance pieces, reviews, and columns in one episode, you can explore different corners of magic without losing sight of the thinking behind the art.