Past Lives
Since the first MAGIC Live in 2001, our creative production team has pioneered many aspects of a magic convention that had never been done before – and some that have never been done since. Take a glimpse back at just a few of the scenes from the previous Lives.
Members from the audience were invited to be part of the show in Hidden Cabaret (2024).
Returning to our roots, the 2023 souvenir program was a brand-new issue of MAGIC Magazine.
In 2024, Dynamo was interviewed by Richard Young and Sam Strange.
An Allakazam moment, with Greg Wilson, in the 2011 history of the Sawing.
Asi Wind taking us behind the scenes of one of his miracles (2022).
Lindsay Benner brought a unique look at romance with her Book of Love act (2023).
Yu Hojin taking on a new role as host of our Downstage show (2023).
Emily Robinson-Hardy demonstrated exactly how she and Martin T. Hart fooled Penn & Teller with the “perfect” ACAAN (2024).
Mortenn Christiansen’s award-winning comedy magic at the second edition of The Little Big Show (2024).
A rare look at Mike Caveney’s collection of billboard-size posters from years gone by (2023).
FISM Grand Prix Champion Simon Coronel’s exclusive interview with Julie Eng (2023).
Paul Gertner was one of six well-known magicians performing acts they did long before becoming well-known (2022).
UK’s Young & Strange performing and explaining one of their signature effects (2024).
In 2022, Charlie Caper shares the stage with a robotic friend.
The 2024 Mystique Lounge, open 24/7 throughout Live!
Alex Ramon performs an unreal balancing act, 2022.
Wayne Houchin takes the stage, 2015.
In 2022, Derek DelGaudio is interviewed by Jason England.
Guy Hollingworth presented Expert at the Card Table in 2009.
Max Maven camps out in Tales of Terror, 2009.
David Copperfield, along with Jeffrey Williamson of the US Postal Service, unveils the 2018 Art of Magic Commemorative Stamps.
Ramo & Alegria turn the tables on traditional magician/assistant roles in the 2023 Live Onstage!
The Blackstone Sawing recreated in 2011 by David Charvet.
Jack Goldfinger, 2013.
In 2001, Lance Burton interviewed Channing Pollock.
In 2011, most everyone attended From the Dark, but no one saw the show.
Pat Hazell pulls out a “coin” from behind the ear of a spectator, 2018.
Marvyn Roy in 2004, always electric.
The 2009 dealers’ room, with props large and small.
Frances Willard, along with David Charvet, receives a standing ovation in 2018.
Hosts Julie Eng and Jonathan Levit with David Williamson, 2017.
In 2013, Jeff McBride interviewed Wayne Dobson onstage.
In 2017, magical puzzles came in 49 Boxes.
David Copperfield and his alien, 2015.
2011 brought the Carnival of Wonders show.
In 2017, a visiting elephant from Circus 1903.
A rare magic convention sighting of Steve Forte, Bill Malone, and Ron Conley, 2015.
In 2013, Yann Frisch clearly shows why he was the reigning FISM Grand-Prix Champion.
The inspiring Abbey Goldrake in 2017.
A small portion of the 2016 Museum.
Jinger Leigh-Kalin, 2016.
Ding Yang produces a dove then splits it – with her feet, 2018.
The 2013 theme was “Friends,” exemplified by Lance Burton and Mac King.
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