In Search of Dowsing

Magicians, mentalists and mystery performers are a funny lot, often quick to adopt and demonstrate a power, practice or system which they have neither studied nor believe. Take, for example, dowsing: a technique for searching for underground water, minerals, or anything invisible, by observing and feeling the motion of a hand-held pointer (traditionally a forked stick or paired bent wires) or the changes in direction of a pendulum, proportedly in response to unseen influences.
Is not the magic wand a hand-held, power-invested stick?
In this issue of The journal, we consider magic’s conflicted relationship with dowsing in its varied forms and offer two demonstrations of the practice. We sincerely hope these approaches help guide you towards the things you seek.

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