Short Story Magic Tricks

‘The Deal’ by Leonard Michaels

The Deal by Leonard Michaels, 1964 Continue reading →

June 10, 2023September 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Leonard Michaels, New York City, short stories, The Deal Leave a comment

‘Madame Lazarus’ by Maile Meloy

Madame Lazarus by Maile Meloy, 2014 Continue reading →

June 9, 2023September 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, dogs, fiction, France, Madame Lazarus, Maile Meloy, Paris, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Empress’s Ring’ by Nancy Hale

The Empress’s Ring by Nancy Hale, 1953 Continue reading →

June 8, 2023August 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Nancy Hale, short stories, The Empress's Ring Leave a comment

‘The Love-Philtre Of Ikey Schoenstein’ by O. Henry

The Love-Philtre Of Ikey Schoenstein by O. Henry, 1906 Continue reading →

June 7, 2023September 19, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1900s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, O. Henry, short stories, The Love-Philtre Of Ikey Schoenstein Leave a comment

‘First Heat’ by Peter Taylor

First Heat by Peter Taylor, 1968 Continue reading →

June 6, 2023August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic Tricks Leave a comment

‘The Scooby-Doo Lunch Box’ by Quinton Bradley

The Scooby-Doo Lunch Box by Quinton Bradley, 2021 Continue reading →

June 5, 2023September 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Quinton Bradley, short stories, The Scooby-Doo Lunch Box Leave a comment

‘The Entire Northern Side Was Covered With Fire’ by Rivka Galchen

The Entire Northern Side Was Covered With Fire by Rivka Galchen, 2010 Continue reading →

June 4, 2023September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Rivka Galchen, short stories, The Entire Northern Side Was Covered With Fire Leave a comment

‘Behind The Blue Curtain’ by Steven Millhauser

Behind The Blue Curtain by Steven Millhauser, 1990 Continue reading →

June 3, 2023September 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Behind The Blue Curtain, criticism, fiction, short stories, Steven Millhauser Leave a comment

‘Playin With Punjab’ by Toni Cade Bambara

Playin With Punjab by Toni Cade Bambara, 1967 Continue reading →

June 2, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Brooklyn, criticism, fiction, New York City, Playin With Punjab, short stories, Toni Cade Bambara Leave a comment

‘The Gorge’ by Umberto Eco

The Gorge by Umberto Eco, 2005 Continue reading →

June 1, 2023September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, analysis, criticism, fiction, Italian lit, Italian literature, Italy, short stories, The Gorge, Umberto Eco, World War II Leave a comment