11.28.12 · 9:57 AM

Excessive tagging prevents perfect underpants

I’m not particular about many things. Which gin do I want in my martini? Don’t care; can’t taste the difference. What size shirt do I wear? Whatever; I can make anything from small to extra-large work. But one thing I’m very particular about is underwear. I only wear H&M boxer briefs. They’re the La-Z-Boy recliners of undergarments—everything else feels like a Starbucks chair by comparison. The only uncomfortable thing about them is the tags. There are six of ‘em in ... Read more...

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11.13.12 · 2:53 PM

Paying for Pop Rocks isn’t cool. You know what’s cool?

You know what that is? That’s $100 worth of Pop Rocks. Sent to Cleverboy, for free, by PopRocksCandy.com. Two weeks ago I created a trick in which I magically turn water and grape Pop Rocks into grape soda. The illusion is strong because it seems so plausible—it seems like mixing pop rocks into water really would create soda. (In reality it just creates noisy water with crystals in the bottom. Go ahead and try for yourself.) Good magic tricks, like ... Read more...

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11.4.12 · 5:14 PM

Coin trick awesomeness vs. internet trolls

People on anonymous internet forums are the worst. This comes as news to no one, I know. But here’s why I’m bringing it up right now: Last week I released a new magic effect called Filter. It’s a trick in which you push quarters through the side of a drinking glass—they melt right through. At least, that’s how it looks. I’ve been working on this trick for years, and I’d like to think it’s damn good. And most people seem ... Read more...

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Cocktail of the Week Jun 12, 2013
by Sabrina Chapman

The Lion’s Tail cocktail at Embers is a spicy classic reimagined for summer

Refreshing, peppery and adventurous; those are the words that instantly come to mind upon first sip of the Lion’s Tail ($9) at Embers Grille & Spirits. This vintage cocktail, which ...
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