Nik Taylor operates on the idea that to understand magic, one must also perform it.

An academic at the University of Huddersfield, Nik combines research with practical application. He specializes in Bizarre Magick, Sideshow, and historical deceptions, using his performances to examine the relationship between the magician and the audience.

As the chief editor of The Journal of Performance Magic, he writes on topics ranging from the construction of a persona to the role of the ‘Fuzzy Gothic’ in modern magic. His work aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering a closer look at why we are drawn to the impossible.