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Three Magical Powers (opens the original)
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I recently got back from The Retreat: Hawaii, sponsored by my employer, Vanishing Inc. It was an incredible trip, with breathtaking scenery, lectures and performances by Shoot Ogawa and Jeff Kaylor, as well as sessioning and forging friendships with other magicians. But there were also some terrific lessons I learned on the trip that I want to share with you since I think they can help all of us improve our magic.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img"
A Legend is Gone (opens the original)
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In this issue of the Erudite Magic Digest, we’re looking at the life and legacy of Juan Tamariz. I’ll share a bit about my solo interaction with him, how he influenced me, some recommendations from one of his most notable works, and then close with my own variation of a trick made better with a memdeck. Enjoy, and thanks for your support!P.S. If we don’t already know each other, my name is Jeff Kowalk, and I am the founder of Erudite Magic, the premier magic book discussion brand on the internet
Magic Live 2026 Debrief (opens the original)
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Hey! If we don’t already know each other, my name is Jeff Kowalk, and I produce Erudite Magic, the premier magic book discussion brand on the internet. This is my newsletter, The Erudite Magic Digest, and it’s a labor of love to share my journey with you. In each issue, I’ll share something I’m learning, hidden gems that deserve your attention, or even announcements of new books that excite me. Thanks for being here and for your support!<div class="subscription-widget show
Going Retro (opens the original)
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In this issue of The Erudite Magic Digest, I’m checking off a few topics that have been on my mind lately. Namely, why I embrace analog technologies like books, how I view the use of AI in the magic scene, and then sharing a trick from someone who fully understood the ancient world of typewriters and snail mail. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as … Read more
Magic in a War Zone (opens the original)
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In this issue of the Erudite Magic Digest, I’m sharing what I’ve been up to since my last newsletter (spoiler: it involves travel to a war zone), introducing a magic charity doing amazing work, and finally, confirming some rumors of long out of print titles getting republished. Oh yeah, and there’s even a list of some tricks I think you should check out from my latest review. Ready? Let’s jump in!The Erudite Magic Digest is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts
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