The Moment When Reality Slips
In his new book Making Magic Matter, mentalist Michael Jons argues that the best magic isn't a puzzle at all, it's a temporary collapse of everything you think you know about the world.
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Creating Awesome Map Animations in DaVinci Resolve
This tutorial walks through a production-grade workflow in DaVinci Resolve’s Fusion page, showing how to build a reusable 3D map animation system with camera rigs, animated routes, vehicle followers, and cinematic polish.
Christmas in Spain: The Pooping Log, the Hidden Prankster, and the Art of the Belén
Only in Spain does the most meaningful Christmas decoration come with sheep, waterfalls, and a tiny man secretly pooping behind a clay olive tree. It's all part of a tradition that blends art, folklore, and cheeky holiday mischief.
Krampus Comes Tonight!
Krampus is the perfect antidote to holiday stress. He’s spooky, funny, rebellious, and deeply rooted in community celebrations. For many, celebrating Krampus isn’t about scaring children, it’s about reclaiming the season for joy, laughter, and shared tradition.
Seville's 9 Million Holiday Lights
Seville lights the holiday season with the largest Christmas display in the city's history. More than nine million lights decorate the city's 304 streets and plazas through January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany.
Discover Spain's White Villages: Zahara, Setenil, and Ronda
Explore the soul of southern Spain on a scenic day trip from Seville. Climb a castle above a shimmering lake, roam a village carved into rock, and ride mountain roads through endless olive groves as you discover Zahara de la Sierra, Setenil de las Bodegas, and Ronda.
Future-Proof Video: How I Film and Edit in HDR for YouTube
In my year-long video journal challenge I’ve embraced modern video standards and switched to shooting everything in HDR. After a lot of trial and error, here is my complete HLG HDR DaVinci Resolve workflow that I use to create my YouTube videos.
Dr. Andy Morgan on the Art of Reading Cards
Dr. Andy Morgan is a psychiatrist, a professor, an artist, performer, magician, and expert at Tarot. We sat down to talk about his original new Tarot deck called the Spiritist Mundi Tarot and its companion book about the art of reading cards for self-reflection, creativity and insight.
How a Discarded Painting sparked a 200-Year-Old Street Party
It's not in any guide book, but La Paloma is one of Madrid's most anticipated and authentic annual street parties. Coinciding with the Feast of the Assumption, a Spanish national holiday, the neighborhood is transformed into a festive setting where religious devotion and popular joy coexist.
Schmigadoon! at The Kennedy Center Review
The world-premiere stage adaptation of Schmigadoon! proves that the magic of the Emmy Award®–winning Apple TV+ series extends beyond the small screen. This gleeful celebration of musical theater is packed with clever satire, catchy songs, and stellar performances.
2025 Daily Clip Challenge
I'm experimenting with a new kind of journal format where I challenged myself to record a short video clip every day and turn them into a monthly video. The project continues to change and grow but I love the results so far.
Vinny DePonto's "Mindplay"
Looking for mind-bending fun, laughter, and mystery? Get your tickets to MindPlay, the thrilling Off-Broadway show starring mentalist Vinny DePonto. More than a magic show, it’s an adventure that will leave you questioning everything you think you know about the power of the mind!
"Maybe Happy Ending" on Broadway
“Maybe Happy Ending” is a delightful new musical that has captured the hearts of audiences and critics since opening on Broadway in November, 2024 and is one of the standout productions of the current Broadway season.
"Oh, Mary!", The Hysterical Hit Broadway Didn’t See Coming
"Oh, Mary!", the new offbeat Broadway comedy from writer and star Cole Escola, is flipping history on its hoop skirted head and making audiences cry with laughter. Whether you’re a fan of history, camp, or just need a good laugh, this outrageous play might be your new favorite night out in New York.