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Just wanted to make a quick post and fill everyone in on some exciting news. We're pleased to announce ZachMonky as the newest addition to our theory11 moderation team. Zach is someone with a fantastic head on his shoulders and is incredibly knowledgeable, especially at such a young age (not to...

In light of our latest release from the hands of Homer Liwag - the Filipino False Faro - tonight's SNC will be about keeping everything under... control. This challenge will require the use of a camcorder / webcam / Flip / camera of some sort, as well as a fresh pack of playing cards. Your...

Just wanted to give everyone the heads up: Homer Liwag presents a new 1-on-1 training video teaching one of magic's most elemental moves - The Faro Shuffle - and an underground move unveiled now after 25 years - the Filipino False Faro. FFF is a false shuffle that retains the complete order of...

Just wanted to give everyone the heads up: In his first release at theory11, Homer Liwag teaches three of his favorite, original, highly visual coin vanishes - the Melt Vanish, the Himber Melt Vanish, and the Flipover Vanish. Learn them now in this 23 minute instructional video. See Full...

We just stumbled on this article from WIRED Magazine writer Jonah Lehrer. Magic and the Brain is an expose on the neuroscience of illusion from the perspective of a true master - Teller of P&T. The article discusses - among many other topics - Penn and Teller's signature Looks Simple routine...

Our 1-on-1 training section was updated tonight (as is tradition) with a new release from Jason England - the Greek Deal. One of the more difficult and unique false deals to be published over the past century, the Greek Deal allows you to covertly deal the second-to-the-last card of the pack...

Was going through some folders earlier and found a few high resolution images from the set of the PROPAGANDA shoot, the ANONYMOUS project, and PRESSURE. Thought some of you would dig 'em. http://drop.io/m8mvcgf

Just a note that this month's Cerca Trova topic has been posted - focusing on the presentational aspects of magic. Eager to hear your thoughts: http://forums.theory11.com/showthread.php?t=17553 Be sure to chime in and discuss. :)

Any magician would agree that the most important facet of performing is in the presentation. How one chooses to present a particular magic effect can make the difference between jaw-dropping reactions and little more than a shrug. Inspired by a suggestion from foolzsight and a recent post from...

Came across this article from Dick Cavett that was posted last night on the New York Times site, and thought you guys would enjoy: http://cavett.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/27/conjuring-slydini/ Be sure to view the video on the page. Feel free to discuss.

As is usual, our 1-on-1 section was updated tonight with the second theory11 release from magician Eric Jones - the Elevator Cut. A flourishy, two-handed cut that retains both the top and bottom stack of the deck. A concept that can be built on and modified to suit your own style and cardistry...

Just a note that the official PRESSURE protected forum is now live. For those of you who already own the effect, you're ready to roll. Just be sure your forum account is linked to your store account by doing the following: 1. Make sure you are logged into the theory11 forums with your username...

Just a heads up: Our 1-on-1 section was updated tonight with a brand new release from the mind of magician Eric Jones - the Ishkabibble Sandwich. One selected card literally and visually pops in between two face up Kings held over the deck. An 18 minute instructional video and inaugural...

Great article from WIRED that we stumbled upon earlier today: http://www.wired.com/politics/law/magazine/17-04/ff_diamonds Straight out of a movie. Incredible stuff. Thought you guys would enjoy it.

Just a note that Mathieu Bich's eXile is now back in stock and ready for immediate shipment. Word.

Just a note that this month's Cerca Trova topic - hosted by none other than Tom Isaacson - has been posted: http://forums.theory11.com/showthread.php?t=16597 Be sure to check it out and contribute your thoughts. What drives you?

You heard it right - our PROPAGANDA playing cards are now back in stock (with some very minor modifications) and available for immediate purchase. Just thought I'd let everyone know. Wordness.

Just a few years ago, Dan & Dave Buck set the magic world ablaze with release of their three disc collection of tricks, flourishes, and everything else. It was entitled the Trilogy. Then... came the fourth disc - andthensome. In celebration of Dan & Dave's latest release, we are now offering...

Ran across this poster earlier today and thought some of you guys would dig it: http://www.cafepress.com/idoshop.246969097 Reminiscent of the Eat Mor Chikn cows (for you Chick-Fil-A fans).

As is tradition, our 1-on-1 training section was updated tonight with a brand new video from master card technician Jason England – Palming Fundamentals. One of the most widely studied moves in all of card handling, the card palm is a move with applications ranging from card magic to card...