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The Empty Shop Paradox

The Empty Shop Paradox

You may have noticed Ellusionist doing a lot of pre-orders... Why is this? As a business, keeping items in stock has been our biggest challenge lately. It's just impossible to stock control 'sensat...

Drama Within Magic

Drama Within Magic

There are 3 certainties in the world. Death, taxes and drama within magic. So much so, that I’m writing this post on March 1st, 2023. Knowing that one day I’ll need to post it.  Here’s the truth ...

ellusionistHow much do we make on shipping and taxes

REVEALED: How much do we make on shipping & taxes?

We hear a lot from international customers. Asking about shipping costs & import taxes/duties.  "Why do I have to pay this? Why isn't it free?"  At Ellusionist, we like to expose the truth ...

Exposure in Magic: What Can We Do?

Exposure in Magic: What Can We Do?

Have you scrolled through TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube shorts lately? Almost every popular magic account is making a ‘shush’ gesture to camera, then exposing some trick to a person who’s sit...

How to Make money with magic

How to Make Money in Magic

Let’s start with some honesty that nobody talks about. It’s very hard to make a career in magic. Especially creating and releasing magic. Sorry to burst that bubble. The richest magicians are perfo...

Why we can't publish every review

Why We Can't Publish Every Review

Some people have asked why we don’t have a lot of 1-star reviews on the website. Something just crossed my desk - and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to show you why. A customer just left...