Behind this legendary card trick lies a brilliant piece of hidden mathematics. The Gilbreath principle allows magicians to ...

‘The World’s Greatest Magician’ In 1897, Thurston introduced his own version of the Rising Card trick at a saloon in Montana.

‘The World’s Greatest Magician’ In 1897, Thurston introduced his own version of the Rising Card trick at a saloon in Montana.

Bar or restaurant magic is commonly associated with Chicago. In the 20th century, a number of magicians, including Matt Schulien, helped make it what it is today. Walking around Chicago in the ...

‘The World’s Greatest Magician’ In 1897, Thurston introduced his own version of the Rising Card trick at a saloon in Montana.

‘The World’s Greatest Magician’ In 1897, Thurston introduced his own version of the Rising Card trick at a saloon in Montana. A member of the audience called out a card, and the named card ...