THE SCREENING ROOM

We have hundreds of hours of magic videos featuring magicians from around the world,
performing all ranges of magic, from grand illusions to optical ones, from cups and balls
to linking hula hoops. It's all here—even in a couple of languages!

If you are looking for something specific, simply start searching, and you will find
useful filters to continue your search: by Performer, by Trick, by Show, or even by Language.
 

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Magic Playlists

If you want to sit back, relax, and let the magic come to you,
then we suggest checking out some of the curated playlists below.

Need more? We suggest visiting our online exhibition
featuring seventy-two articles—in effect, playlists—by Jamy Ian Swiss:

Take Two

 

 

Dell O'Dell
Dell O'Dell lauded as one of the most successful magicians—male or female—of her era. See some of her home movies of her at home, on stage and with her husband, Charlie Carrer.

Luna de Verano
Luna De Verano was a television show produced in Spain for Canal Sur in 1990. The show was hosted by Juan Tamariz with a mix of close-up and stage performances with a number of special guests.

The Magic Palace
The Magic Palace was a Canadian television series, produced and hosted by Dale Harney, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which was an inspiration for a generation of magicians. The show gave viewers a broad sampling of magic acts from North America and Europe in an unprecedented scale.

Chan-tatachan
Join Juan Tamariz and travel back to 1992 when he performed on one of his last television shows in Spain. With separate sets for close-up, parlour and stage performances, the program was able to explore magic in all of its facets.

The Oldest Trick in the Book
There have been several versions and variations, and here, we have selected five of the many that reside in The Screening Room. Check out these interesting cup and ball routines featuring René Lavand, David Williamson, Paul Gernter, Johnny Thompson and Ross Bertram.

Movie Magic

From 1976 to 1981, magic enthusiast Larry Thornton, of Calgary, Canada, had the wherewithal to bring along his heavy recording gear to magic conventions, lectures and general magic gatherings all around the Pacific Northwest.

Ross Bertram: Master Magician
Ross Bertram (1912-1992) was one of magic's brightest stars. Here is a sampling of his fine coin handling, advanced card manipulations, and exquisite and creative cup and ball sequences, and more!