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Jack of Hearts Scholarships

Jack of Hearts Scholarships


We're providing ten scholarships for young magicians to join the Jack of Hearts Session. Apply here!

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Online Hangout for Young Magicians - October 2024

Online Hangout for Young Magicians - October 2024


Young magicians — we're hosting a free magic session over Zoom and you're invited to join us!

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$750,000 in Rare Houdini Memorabilia Donated to Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund by Geno Munari

$750,000 in Rare Houdini Memorabilia Donated to Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund by Geno Munari


Collection contains Houdini’s handcuffs, straightjacket, posters, photos, props, and more.

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Michael Vincent: Mentorship and Learning

Michael Vincent: Mentorship and Learning


In this talk, Michael Vincent recounts the mentors and teachers in his development, explaining what each one taught him. The talk is part personal, part philosophical, and all heart. You'll come away with new insights on how to study and approach magic, and a deeper respect for the tradition of learning that we're all a part of.

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Joshua Jay: Magic By Numbers

Joshua Jay: Magic By Numbers


In this provocative talk, Joshua Jay unveils shocking new revelations and data about things nearly every magician gets wrong. Jay will explain and interpret a study on magic he co-authored with the College of New Jersey, and show the direct relationship between using an introduction and how an audience perceives your magic, how to make card tricks more memorable, and how to choose audience volunteers.

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MagicStars Scholarships

MagicStars Scholarships


Want to come to our young magician's convention for free? Here's how.

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A Letter from a Magifest Scholarship Parent

A Letter from a Magifest Scholarship Parent


We share a letter from a parent of a Magifest attendee that shows just how much a magic convention can change lives.

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The Benefits of Magic for Young People

The Benefits of Magic for Young People


What are the benefits of learning magic for young people?

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What is the Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund all About?

What is the Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund all About?


What's the Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund?

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The Vanishing Inc. Youth Scholarship

The Vanishing Inc. Youth Scholarship


Why did we create a Youth Scholarship Program for Magifest?

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Announcing the Vanishing Inc. MagicStars Weekend

Announcing the Vanishing Inc. MagicStars Weekend


We're running a convention dedicated to young magicians! Come join us for a transformative weekend of magic.

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ShareMagic: The Death Camp Magician

ShareMagic: The Death Camp Magician


As part of our new ShareMagic videos series, Joshua Jay interviews Werner Reich, a magician who learned his first trick as a prisoner at Auschwitz.

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Magifest 2020 Youth Scholarship

Magifest 2020 Youth Scholarship


Under 18 years old? We've love you to come to Magifest for free.

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Costa Rica Young Magicians Dazzle at the Retreat

Costa Rica Young Magicians Dazzle at the Retreat


An unexpected, heartwarming moment at The Retreat Costa Rica.

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South Africa Magic Lab

South Africa Magic Lab


We have a vision of building a creativity lab for young magicians. Can you help?

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New Magifest Scholarship Update

New Magifest Scholarship Update


Learn how we're changing how we grant scholarships at Magifest!

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We Built a Theater!

We Built a Theater!


Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund builds a new theater at the College of Magic in South Africa.

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Young People Shine at the Columbus Magifest

Young People Shine at the Columbus Magifest


How we're helping students from Gahanna Lincoln school with their passion for magic!

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Magic Workshop Scholarship Awarded

Magic Workshop Scholarship Awarded


We awarded a scholarship place to a young magician and his parent to Ben Earl's London workshop.

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Benefit Show in NYC

Benefit Show in NYC


Vanishing Inc. Magic Fund stages a benefit show in NYC, starring Colombian magicians.

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