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Wizards of the Coast Weaponized Trans Identities to Union Bust

Wizards of the Coast Weaponized Trans Identities to Union Bust

Posted on 22nd Jun 2026

The Magic: The Gathering maker deadnamed employees during a union vote, lied about why, and counted on a quick apology to keep queer customers spending. The story hasn't blown up. That's by design.

HÖR is Israeli Owned

HÖR is Israeli Owned

Posted on 19th Jun 2026

Did you miss the HÖR Berlin censorship scandal? The iconic DJ platform banned artists for wearing Palestinian symbols and silenced pro-Palestine voices, we can't let genocidal forces have power in our culture.

SLUG SELECTS: "Florida Boy Shit"

SLUG SELECTS: "Florida Boy Shit"

Posted on 14th Jun 2026

It's been one year since HOUDINI Magazine relocated to the belly of the beast, Florida. To celebrate, Slug brings us some Florida Boy Shit for summertime poolside hangs with the local baddies. There's some vintage tracks for the uncs and some new ones for the yuncs.

Jacobin's Racist Attack on Chris Smalls Did Not Go Unnoticed by HOUDINI Magazine

Jacobin's Racist Attack on Chris Smalls Did Not Go Unnoticed by HOUDINI Magazine

Posted on 5th Jun 2026

HOUDINI Magazine rebukes Jacobin writer Annie Levin for a racist hit piece targeting Amazon Labor Union founder Chris Smalls. We stand with them against these smears disguised as criticism.

AI in Lakeland? City Takes Out Ad Saying Shut Up About Project Swan

AI in Lakeland? City Takes Out Ad Saying Shut Up About Project Swan

Posted on 1st Jun 2026

A Florida city used taxpayer money to buy an Instagram ad telling residents not to voice concerns about a secretive hyperscale AI data center. The fight over Project Swan is a preview of the fights over secrecy, water, and power coming to a town near you.

“To Demand Freedom”: The Hunger Strike at Delaney Hall Detention Center

“To Demand Freedom”: The Hunger Strike at Delaney Hall Detention Center

Posted on 30th May 2026

Detainees are striking. Protesters are blockading. On both sides of the prison gates, the fight against ICE is escalating.

Slug's Fav Zines From Zine-o-Rama I

Slug's Fav Zines From Zine-o-Rama I

Posted on 24th May 2026

Yo. Last year we started our tradition, Zine-o-Rama, over on Itch.io. Let's take a look back at some of my favorite submissions from last year, and don't forget to join HOUDINI Magazine's Zine-o-Rama II, starting in 2 days! Call 'em the Slug's choice!

HOUDINI Magazine's Annual Zine-o-Rama Returns

HOUDINI Magazine's Annual Zine-o-Rama Returns

Posted on 19th May 2026

HOUDINI Magazine is continuing our annual tradition, the yearly Zine-o-Rama returns. This is the second Zine‑O‑Rama. It’s unranked. The goal? Just get people to make something. Low pressure. We want to see all types of submissions.

Rest in Peace Grim Dark Half Off

Rest in Peace Grim Dark Half Off

Posted on 13th May 2026

Youtuber Grim Dark Half Off (Christopher Neesley) passed away from cancer in November 2025. A man who dedicated his time to uplifting others left us too soon. This is his eulogy.