Magic tricks have a timeless appeal, especially when it comes to entertaining children. Simple illusions can captivate young minds and spark their curiosity about how the world works. Here are eight ...

Arlen Solomon’s interest in magic was sparked by a card trick and a cousin who just had to spill the beans about it.

To help pay for his undergraduate education, Elias Garcia-Pelegrin had an unusual summer job: cruise ship magician. “I was that guy who comes out at dinnertime and does random magic for you,” he says.