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05/30/2026

01/27/2026

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/sal-buscema-co-creator-of-rom-the-defenders-has-died-aged-89/

Sal Buscema, Marvel Comics co-creator of the world of Rom, The Defenders, Lady Deathstrike, Jean DeWolff and Starhawk has died at the age of 89

01/14/2026

Now in stock! “Magical Meditations: Inner Secrets of Performance & Audience Perception” – A Powerful New Book for Magicians & Performers

“Magical Meditations – Inner Secrets of Performance & Audience Perception” is a reference work designed not just to be read once, but returned to again and again. It focuses on evolving as a performer, strengthening artistic intention, and elevating magic as an art form.

This compilation brings together wisdom from internationally respected performers and authors who share decades of professional experience. Their essays cover everything from theatrical structure to audience psychology, authenticity, storytelling, and emotional impact.

International Contributors
The book includes contributions from:

* Michael Vincent
* Bill Merlin Palmer
* Scott Grossberg
* Hal Saxon
* Todd Landman
* Kenton Knepper
* Beverly Suzan
* Anthony Darkstone
* Kathleen Hawkins
* Arthur Tivoli
* James Svaglic
* Mark Williams
* Brian Role

If you are a magician, mentalist, or performer of any kind, this book will challenge, inspire, and guide you. Instead of focusing on tricks, it explores the internal journey of a performer — the mindset, intention, and artistic refinement that elevate magic from mechanical action to genuine experience.
Whether you want to improve stage presence, deepen audience impact, or rethink your overall performance approach, this book is a powerful tool for growth.

01/09/2026

https://apnews.com/article/superman-comic-book-action-comics-nicolas-cage-40f534f1984e3ad6939474fdd40b7876

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

11/24/2025

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/first-edition-superman-comic-found-attic-sells-9-million-record-rcna245101

"Superman #1" was described as "the pinnacle of comic collecting." It sold for $3 million more than the previous record.

10/16/2025

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07/09/2025

Jim Shooter has left us.

Jim Shooter, writer of Superman, Secret Wars and Legion, Editor-In-Chief of Marvel, co-founder of Valiant, Defiant and Broadway has died, aged 73.

07/09/2025

Now beginning our 14th year of running the shop!

06/27/2025

Henry Harrius Presents Crazy Sam's Paradox Cube in stock!

The most creative close-up magician Sam Huang has shocked the magic community with Crazy Sam's Solve. Now, with the emergence of Paradox Cube, you can now completely hand out the cube, allowing the audience to ACTUALLY turning the cube at different directions, and the cube will be SOLVED. This is the real spectator cube solve with a brand-new concept.

At the Blackpool Magic Convention, Magic Live, he has amazed magicians from around the world including David Blaine, Cyril Takayama, Craig Petty, Kevin Li, and many more, being hailed as the "best thing" they have seen at the Convention, because they are actually fooled by the Paradox Cube.

Paradox Cube not only allows the audience to solve the cube in an incredulous manner, but also applies on matching effect, or even matching a cube you posted on your social media. The most amazing thing about it is that all of these can be performed live for real people.

06/27/2025

The 17th Kingdom Avant Garde Playing Cards now in stock!

The 17th Kingdom Avant Garde Playing Cards are a unique deck with an hourglass shape, setting them apart from the ordinary. These cards handle remarkably well, making them suitable for a variety of purposes. Your initial interaction with them is sure to evoke a sense of intrigue. Remarkably, their ergonomic design surpasses even that of conventional playing cards.

The included 'foldbox' boasts two foils, embossing, an inner red coloring, and an ingeniously glue-less construction.

Design: Stockholm17 Playing Cards, Sweden

Foldbox: printed by Boschiero & Newton, Italy

Cards: printed by WJPCC, China

Photoshooting: Richard Arturo, Singapore