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MagicPedia is a wiki-style online encyclopedia dedicated to the techniques and history of magic. MagicPedia is the definitive Internet repository of magical techniques for all areas of the magical arts and also a way to document the history of magic.
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'''MagicPedia''' is a wiki-style online encyclopedia dedicated to the techniques and history of magic. The goal for MagicPedia is to be the definitive Internet repository for all areas of the magical arts to document the history of magic.
  
MagicPedia is not a place to post explanations of magic tricks, but a living document, always in flux, that reflects the the background knowledge required for a thorough study of the art of magic in all its facets.
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MagicPedia can be thought of as a living document that is constantly updated, allowing any magic enthusiast or historian to collaborate and incorporate their collective knowledge, analysis, and insights.
  
MagicPedia is owned and operated by Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine .
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MagicPedia is ''not'' a place to post gratuitous explanations of magic tricks. It is a living document, always in flux, that reflects the the background knowledge required for a thorough study of the art of magic in all its facets. Information will undergo revisions on the honor system, but articles at times  may be temporally locked or changed by the administrators of MagicPedia without warning.  
  
This is a real-time wiki and the information here will undergo revisions on the honor system. Articles and facts may be locked or changed by the moderators and administrators of MagicPedia at any time and without warning. The moderators and administrators have ultimate authority over all material which appears on MagicPedia.  
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Join in and help out! Everyone is encouraged to update content and add new articles.
  
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MagicPedia is generously provided by [[Genii]], The Conjurors' Magazine.
  
Join in and help out! Everyone is encouraged to update content and add new articles.
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== Projects ==
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Along with being a Reference Encyclopedia on all aspects of [[:Category:MagicPedia|Magic]], some major projects within MagicPedia are:
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* A [[:Category:Biographies|Who's Who in Magic]]
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* A [[:Category:Books|Bibliography of Conjuring and Allied Arts]]
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* A [[:Category:Periodicals | Bibliography of Conjuring Periodicals]]
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* A [[:Category:Term| Dictionary of Magic Terms]]
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== External articles about MagicPedia ==
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* [http://headinside.blogspot.com/2007/11/magicpedia.html Grey Matters (2007)]
  
 
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*[[MagicPedia:General_disclaimer|MagicPedia Disclaimer]]
 
*[[MagicPedia:General_disclaimer|MagicPedia Disclaimer]]

Latest revision as of 19:20, 7 June 2011

MagicPedia is a wiki-style online encyclopedia dedicated to the techniques and history of magic. The goal for MagicPedia is to be the definitive Internet repository for all areas of the magical arts to document the history of magic.

MagicPedia can be thought of as a living document that is constantly updated, allowing any magic enthusiast or historian to collaborate and incorporate their collective knowledge, analysis, and insights.

MagicPedia is not a place to post gratuitous explanations of magic tricks. It is a living document, always in flux, that reflects the the background knowledge required for a thorough study of the art of magic in all its facets. Information will undergo revisions on the honor system, but articles at times may be temporally locked or changed by the administrators of MagicPedia without warning.

Join in and help out! Everyone is encouraged to update content and add new articles.

MagicPedia is generously provided by Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine.

Projects

Along with being a Reference Encyclopedia on all aspects of Magic, some major projects within MagicPedia are:

External articles about MagicPedia

Related Links