1999-2023
Written by Richard Kaufman, Various
Work of Various
28,000 pages (Stapled), published by Genii
Illustrated with photographs and drawings by Earle Oakes
Language: English
11,178 entries
Cover photograph
Creators Title Comments & References Issue Year Page AA Categories
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "211 Things a Bright Boy Can Do" (Tom Cutler, 2006)
  • "Tricks to Freak Out Your Friends" (Pete Firman, 2006)
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 14
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Panic by Aaron Fisher Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 15
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 17
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 18
Satoshi Toyoda Nexus two ropes are threaded through hole in jumbo card, rope pulled through card
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 18
Luke Jermay The New Mind
  • The New Mind
"What does a Mentalist Use as Contraception? His Personality ..."
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 21
Meir Yedid Radical Hold'em two card change into two Ace, which then explode into a Royal Flush
Related toVariations Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 22
Vincent Sabatino Radical Change Handling two card change on the deck
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 23
Neil Tobin Reserved several bills are collected and redistributed, one of them divined
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 24
Stéphane Bourgoin Final Flight coin travels from one spectator's hand to another, magnet under band-aid
Inspired by
  • Richard Robinson's "Fixed Raven" in "Absolute Vanish"
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 25
Harry Lorayne Hidden Gems
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 26
Harry Lorayne That's Impossible automatic placement procedure, then brought to any named number
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 26
Guy Hollingworth Waiting for Inspiration on creativity
  • Introduction
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 28
Jim Steinmeyer The Language of Illusion: The Invisible Man on Robert Harbin's "The Invisible Man"
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 42
Eugene Burger, Max Howard The Showmanship Interviews: Max Howard
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 44
Eugene Burger Franz Harary: Mega Magic
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 54
Jim Steinmeyer On Franz Harary
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 54
Dustin Stinett The Tenth Los Angeles Conference on Magic History includes Dr. Hooker's "Impossibilities & Miltiades III" rising cards
Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 70
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The E-Books of Tom Stone by Tom Stone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 98
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Abstract Passions by Tom Stone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 98
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Marvelpiece by Tom Stone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 99
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Plots - Spells - Typos by Tom Stone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 99
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Sleapless in a Pipe Dream by Tom Stone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 100
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) A Bite My Dear by Tom Stone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 100
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Eye of the Last Dragon by Tom Stone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 100
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Flatland Fever by Tom Stone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 100
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Gravel by Tom Stone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 101
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Tracking Mr. Fogg by Tom Stone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 101
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Catching Up with Milo and Roger by Dustin Stinett Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 102
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Sam the Bellhop by Bill Malone Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 102
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Plunge of Death Dial-Abolical by Jasper "Kockov" Blakeley Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 103
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Mathieu Bich by Mathieu Bich Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 104
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Fingers of Fury - Vol. 1 (Weapons of Choice) by Alan Rorrison Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 105
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Fingers of Fury - Vol. 2 (Death by Cards) by Alan Rorrison Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 105
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) A Fabulous Monster by Max Maven Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 105
David Oliver (reviewer) The Red Carpet by Ari Soroka Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 106
David Oliver (reviewer) The Riser Deck by Mark Elsdon Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 107
David Oliver (reviewer) WizardFX Zed+ Wallet by WizardFX Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 107
David Oliver (reviewer) Signed Card To Hip Wallet (Without Palming) by El Duco Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 108
David Oliver (reviewer) Amazing Materializing Signature by El Duco Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 108
David Oliver (reviewer) Ascension by Joshua Quinn Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 109
David Oliver (reviewer) Bunko! by Jim Steinmeyer Vol. 71 No. 1 Jan. 2008 109
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks on Herb Zarrow, Zarrow Shuffle, DVDs, Walter Gibson, Ricky Jay, David Blaine, Uri Geller, Alan Greenberg, Marco the Magi, Muhlenberg College
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "Numbers: An Unsung Mathematical Odyssey" (Benjamin Franklin, 2008)
  • "Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything Today" (Don Tapscott & Anthony D. Williams, 2006)
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 12
Roberto Giobbi Details of Handling
  • The Genii Session
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 14
Roberto Giobbi Overhand Shuffle Glimpse
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 14
Roberto Giobbi Red-Black Overhand Shuffle
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 14
Roberto Giobbi Sliding the Break cutting to break, tabled
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 14
Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon Multiple Shift on Vernon's Multiple Shift, Hindu Shuffle
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 14
Arturo de Ascanio Buckle Count Subtlety
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 15
Edward Marlo Bluff Cut small packet or single card, Covered End Grip
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 15
Rainer Teschner Top Stock Control finesse for injog shuffle
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 15
Roberto Giobbi Key Card Control using packet running cuts to table
Related to Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 15
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 17
Paul Osborne The World's Greatest Clown Camera
  • Osborne Illusions
gag sequence with camera prop, DVD footage given to birthday boy
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 18
Tony Giorgio The Giorgio Letters: Handmucker
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 20
David Malek Dealing Procedure in Gambling Demonstrations how to speed up dealing for a game
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 21
Guy Hollingworth Waiting for Inspiration
  • 1: Identifying Opportunities (Part One)
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 26
Michael Close Teller Meets Macbeth on Teller directing the play Macbeth
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 36
Jim Steinmeyer The Shop On Diagon Alley on the Magic Inc. shop
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 40
Richard Kaufman Nintendo DS Master of Illusion on Nintendo's magic game
  • Vanishing Card (Solo Magic)
  • Mystic Breeze (Solo Magic)
  • Finger Yoga (Solo Magic)
  • Mystic Hand (Magic Show)
  • Funny Face (Magic Show)
  • Ghost Writer
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 48
David Ben After the Shuffle on the Zarrow Shuffle
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 56
Herb Zarrow The Zarrow Shuffle detailed explanation
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 57
David Ben Vernon. It all started with Vernon. long essay on the Zarrow Shuffle, credit information, reproduced letters and excerpts from early books
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 61
2ème faux melange simple false shuffle in which fans are apparently pushed together but one over the other
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 62
Italian Shuffle simple partial false shuffle in which fans are apparently pushed together, retains top stock
Also published here
  • The Secrets of Conjuring and Magic (Robert-Houdin, 1868)
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 63
To make a "False Shuffle" - Fourth Method fans pushed into each other and stripped out again (Zarrowesque concept)
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 63
Second Method can be done without table, with photo illustrations
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 64
Third Method similar to second method, can be done without table, with photo illustrations
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 65
Gambler's False Shuffle similar to Zarrow concept
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 73
Frank Shank Shank Shuffle
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 76
Edward Marlo, Herb Zarrow Ed Marlo & Herb Zarrow Letters regarding the Zarrow Shank controversy
Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 79
Michael Close (reviewer) Card Dupery by Jerry K. Hartman Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 90
Michael Close (reviewer) The Magical Life of Marshall Brodien by Marshall Brodien (written by John Moehring) Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 91
Michael Close (reviewer) Devil of a Bar & Pub by The Scribe Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 92
Michael Close (reviewer) The Blister Book by Jack Kent Tillar Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 92
Michael Close (reviewer) Trio by Jack Kent Tillar Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 93
Michael Close (reviewer) The Second 16th Card Book, Volume 2 by Paul Gordon Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 93
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Eyes Have It! by Kurt Freitag, Naphtalia Silverman Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 94
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Here I Go Again! Volume 1-3 by Bill Malone Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 95
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Intermission by Shaun Robison Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 95
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Sleight-of-Hand Secrets with Coins by Jay Sankey Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 96
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Best Modern Coin Magic by J.B. Bobo by Jason Greenamyer Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 96
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) George McBride - The DVD by George McBride Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 97
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: MacDonald's Aces by Various Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 97
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: The Fabulous Three Ball Trick by Various Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 97
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: Torn & Restored Newspaper by Various Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 97
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Refraction by David Penn Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 98
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Traverse by Calvin Lauber Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 99
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Sonic Sorcery by Steve Saunders Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 99
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Optical Delusion by Aaron Paterson Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 99
Danny Orleans (reviewer) The Invisible Touch by Lior Manor Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 100
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Heiny 500 by Karl Hein Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 100
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Ultra Visual Nightshades by Mark Allen, Paul Harris Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 101
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Shrinker by Andrew Mayne Vol. 71 No. 2 Feb. 2008 101
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks Marvyn Roy, NBC TV Show "Phenomenon", Criss Angel, Marvin Berglas, Disney, FISM 2006 DVD, Genii Forum, Wes Holly, Geno Munari
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "I Killed: True Stories of the Road from America's Top Comics" (Ritch Shydner & Mark Schiff, 2006)
  • "Ageless Memory" (Harry Lorayne, 2007)
  • "The Story is True" (Bruce Jackson, 2007)
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 12
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 15
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 16
Jim Steinmeyer The Four Envelope Test card verbally chosen (range force), then one of four envelopes chosen, it contains the card while the other three have Jokers
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 16
Jim Steinmeyer, Max Maven Two-Way Envelope Handling
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 18
Daniel Garcia Leap of Faith spectator holds out two hands, two coins on one hand, performer holds both hands, one travels visually across
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 20
Boris Wild Man in the Mirror card reversed in red-backed deck, it matches card in blue deck, then the cards are shown to have transposed
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 21
Patrik Kuffs Bank Lite one of four different-colored glow sticks chosen, prediction held behind back
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 22
Harry Lorayne Hidden Gems
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 23
Harry Lorayne Not Quite Perfect Torn & Restored Card
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 23
Guy Hollingworth Waiting for Inspiration
  • 1: Identifying Opportunities (Part Two)
  • 2: Identifying Requirements
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 34
Richard Kaufman Tenyo's Magic World
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 42
Debbie Leifer James Brandon: IcyHot Magic
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 44
Shawn McMaster Illuminating Lessons with Mr. Electric on Marvyn Roy
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 50
David Copperfield, Richard Kaufman David Copperfield - Inspired by Marvyn Roy
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 59
Brad Henderson Phenomenon about NBC show with Criss Angel, detailed run-down of all episodes
Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 70
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Bob Read Collection by Bob Read Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 94
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Dai Vernon: From the End of My Cigar Parts 1 and 2 by Dai Vernon, Patrick Page Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 96
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Ultimate Work: Handmucking by Tony Giorgio Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 96
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Roadrunner Cull by Kostya Kimlat Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 97
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Kiddin' Around by Chris Capehart Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 98
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Magic Ranch by Don Alan Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 99
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Magic Circus Shows 1 through 6 by Mark Wilson Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 99
David Regal (reviewer) The Incredible Dancing Paper Napkin by Scott Francis, David Allen Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 99
David Regal (reviewer) Instinct by Mathew Mello Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 100
David Regal (reviewer) Twisting Spoon by Kikuchi Magic Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 100
David Regal (reviewer) The Second Guest by Dave Forrest Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 100
David Regal (reviewer) Route 1 by Dave Forrest Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 100
David Regal (reviewer) What It Isn't! by Dave ForrestRelated to Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 100
David Regal (reviewer) Helter Shelter by Bizzaro Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 101
David Regal (reviewer) Moving Point Products by Seo Magic Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 101
David Regal (reviewer) Sponge Eyeballs by Alan Wong, Steve Marshall Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 102
David Regal (reviewer) Compression by Daniel Lachman Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 102
David Regal (reviewer) Pastcards by Loch David Crane Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 102
David Regal (reviewer) Emptied by Paul Kostrach Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 103
David Regal (reviewer) Elite Card Guard by Somewhere Far Away Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 103
David Regal (reviewer) Airise by Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 103
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Bruce Cervon's Castle Notebooks Volume One: Notebooks 1, 2, 3; 1964-1965 by Bruce Cervon Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 104
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) 52 Ways to Cheat at Poker by Allan Zola Kronzek Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 106
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Posterlind Trilogy by Richard Osterlind Vol. 71 No. 3 Mar. 2008 108
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks Dr. Hooker's Rising Cards, Celebracadabra, Blackpool convention, Houdini, Siegfried and Roy
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 10
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Charles Fort: The Man Who Invented the Supernatural by Charles Fort (written by Jim Steinmeyer) Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 11
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "Notes from the Holocene" (Dorion Sagan, 2007)
  • "Why Is That So Funny?" (John Wright, 2007)
  • "Sticks and Stones" (Jerome Neu, 2008)
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 12
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 15
Roberto Giobbi Vernon's Wisdom: Part 1
  • The Genii Session
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 16
Paul Osborne The Blooming Orange Tree
  • Osborne Illusions
painting of orange tree, oranges appear on it, a flat orange is taken off and put in box where it becomes real, previously signed card appears in orange
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 18
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 20
Giacomo Bertini Copper/Silver Light just two regular coins
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 20
Palm Change
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 20
Giacomo Bertini Little Finger Load coin balanced on little finger, transferred to heel clip
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 21
Tomas Blomberg Time After Time three spectators mix a selection in a third of the deck each, it ends up on top eventually
  • Part 1: The Multiple Selection and Control
  • Part 2: The Irrefutable Mix-Up
  • Part 3: The Impossible Revelation
Inspired byAlso published here Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 21
Cameron Francis The Appearing Sharpie marker appears in empty cap
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 22
Harry Lorayne Hidden Gems
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 24
Harry Lorayne The Riffle Diffle block shuffle
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 24
Guy Hollingworth Waiting for Inspiration
  • 3: Generating Concepts for Effects
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 32
David Regal CelebraCadabra Part One: Illusion & Reality article on the TV show
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 36
Jim Steinmeyer Dr. Hooker And the Science of Marvels long article on Dr. Hooker and his rising cards, and the resurrection by John Gaughan and Jim Steinmeyer
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 48
Jim Steinmeyer Watching Dr. Hooker's Impossibilities article on Dr. Hooker's Rising Cards with description of routine
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 74
Eric Mead (reviewer) Professional Secrets: A Life in Magic by Geoffrey Durham Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 96
Eric Mead (reviewer) Scripting Magic by Pete McCabe Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 97
Eric Mead (reviewer) Inside the Head of Donny Orbit by Donny Orbit (written by Dave Forrest) Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 99
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Past Midnight by Benjamin Earl Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 100
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Extreme Possibilities, Volumes 1-4 by R. Paul Wilson Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 101
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Into the Abyss by Oz Pearlman Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 102
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Loops (2 DVD set) by Finn Jon, Yigal Mesika Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 102
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Reflections by Finn Jon, Yigal Mesika Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 102
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Eugene Burger Presents: Exploring Magical Presentation by Eugene Burger Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 103
David Oliver (reviewer) The Enchanted Cube by Craig Nichols Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 104
David Oliver (reviewer) Social Distortion by Andrew Mayne Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 104
David Oliver (reviewer) Castle Maynia by Andrew Mayne Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 105
David Oliver (reviewer) Omega Reel by Precision Magic Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 105
David Oliver (reviewer) Echo by Wayne Dobson Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 106
David Oliver (reviewer) The Real Ghost by Christopher Taylor Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 106
David Oliver (reviewer) Shhhh! by Larry Becker, Lee Earle Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 107
Francis McAllister Cellular Divination Mr. Wizard phone divination with five ESP symbols
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 108
Luke Jermay Giant Shoulders
  • The New Mind
five folded business cards on the table, one chosen, it contains the only true statement ("Luke Jermay is wearing a clown nose"
Inspired by
  • Rick Maue routine
Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 108
Jerry K. Hartman Hartman on Radical Hold'em technical variation, two card change into two Ace, which then explode into a Royal Flush
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 4 Apr. 2008 110
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks Patrick Martin, Houdini, Marvin's Magic, Sandy Marshall, CardMagic in Japanese
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "Truth in Comedy" (Charna Halpern & Del Close, 2008)
  • "Free Culture" (Lawrence Lessig, 2004)
  • "The Pirate's Dilemma" (Matt Mason, 2008)
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 12
Alfred Lee Cohen Memoirs of a Magic Dealer sponge rubber bananas
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 14
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 15
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 16
Shiv Duggal Double Down two coins through table
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 16
Shiv Duggal Friction Click Pass two coins apparently dropped into other hand
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 16
Shiv Duggal Ying Tong Move / HPC-CPH credit information
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 16
Shiv Duggal Double Vision performer places card under card case, it matches free selection, repeat
  • Part 1: The Open Prediction
  • Part 2: The Closed Prediction
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 17
Shiv Duggal Flap Hold-out card placed under case, end under flap, as switch
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 18
Shiv Duggal Rub-a-Dub Vanish as Switch under Case card apparently placed under case
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 18
Shiv Duggal Click Pass Pinch Vanish two coins placed in other hand, both vanish
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 19
Harry Lorayne Hidden Gems
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 20
Harry Lorayne Goin' Fishin' pop-out production using HaLo Cut
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 20
Harry Lorayne HaLo Cut
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 20
Nathan Kranzo Geller Pretzel pretzel stick bends
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 21
Guy Hollingworth Waiting for Inspiration
  • 4: Evaluating the Concepts
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 28
Jim Steinmeyer Charles Fort and the World of Magic
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 34
Jim Steinmeyer An Excerpt from "Charles Fort: The Man Who Invented the Supernatural"
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 37
Brian Wendell Morton Illusions - A New Magic Bar in Baltimore
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 44
Shawn McMaster Unexpected Miracles - The Charmed Life of Patrick Martin
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 50
Shawn McMaster Patrick Martin and Richard Branson
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 54
Shawn McMaster Patrick Martin and the Gyuto Monks
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 58
Patrick Martin Dreams in Barcelona paper moth torn from napkin moves in glass, is burnt, and napkin shown restored
Related to Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 65
Patrick Martin The Enigma Card card changes into three selections one by one, then becomes blank
Inspired by
  • "Steve Shepard Presents - Your Card?" (Genii, May 1946)
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 69
Patrick Martin One-Handed Jog bottom card of left-hand packet is angle/side-jogged as it is replaced
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 70
Patrick Martin Jog Dribble Force
Related to Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 71
Patrick Martin The Martin Bottom Placement
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 71
Patrick Martin Bottom-to-Top Shuffle picking up break over multiple cards, avoiding single run
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 72
Patrick Martin On the Top Change
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 73
Ann Hoffman FISM 2009 Beijing, China: Third Venue is Final
Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 82
Danny Orleans (reviewer) iKnow by Jason Palter Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 86
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Bonesaw by Michelangelo Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 86
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Perfection by Oz Pearlman Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 87
Danny Orleans (reviewer) 21st Century Phantom by Oz Pearlman Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 88
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Szechuan Sampler by Fred Rosenbaum Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 88
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Impervious by Christopher Williams, Jeremy Hanrahan Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 89
Danny Orleans (reviewer) TnR by Mathieu Bich Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 89
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Impromptu Miracles of Bob Read: "Lost Footage" by Bob Read Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 90
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Stand Up & Deliver by Jeff Blum Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 91
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Mystics: A Fifty Year Legacy by Shelley L. Jenkins Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 92
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Stealing Pips by Oz Pearlman Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 92
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Funny Business: The Niagara Comedy Magic Seminar 2007 by Various Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 93
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) A Tribute to the Card Tricks of Stewart Judah by Ryan Swigert Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 94
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Approaching Magic by David Regal Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 94
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Jack Parker's 52 Memories by Jack Parker (written by Andi Gladwin) Vol. 71 No. 5 May 2008 98
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks David Regal, Banquet of the Academy of Magical Arts, David Mamet, Ben Harris, Houdini, Criss Angel
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "The Best of Stuntology" (Sam Bartlett, 2008)
  • "The Modern Con Man" (Todd Robbins, 2008)
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 12
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 15
Roberto Giobbi Vernon's Wisdom: Part 2
  • The Genii Session
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 16
Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon Outjog vs Injog
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 16
Roberto Giobbi Rule of the Eye misdirection for Double Lift, Zarrow Shuffle, Elmsley Count
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 16
Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon On the Classic Force
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 16
Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon On Buckling
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 16
Dai Vernon, Roberto Giobbi Handling Coins
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 17
Dai Vernon, Roberto Giobbi On the French Drop
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 17
Paul Osborne Ms. Monte
  • Osborne Illusions
with giant cards, woman appears from between them
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 18
Dustin Stinett The 40th Annual Academy of Magical Arts Awards Show and Banquet
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 26
Paul Kieve Hocus Pocus
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 32
Paul Kieve Excerpt from Hocus Pocus
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 34
Daniel Radcliffe Introduction introduction to Paul Kieve's "Hocus Pocus"
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 34
Jim Steinmeyer David Regal: By the Book on David Regal
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 44
Harry Lorayne Undiminished Star Quality on David Regal
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 51
David Regal Temporarily Out Of Order
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 52
Jerry K. Hartman Secret Subtraction
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 53
David Regal The Secret presentation for mathematical paradox with bills
Inspired by
  • "Borderline Case" (Maurice Fogel - In Search of the Sensational, 2007)
Variations
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 54
David Regal A Lesson in Larceny with Slippery Sam shell
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 56
Jonathan Townsend, David Regal One-Handed Vanish toss-up from french drop position
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 59
David Regal CelebraCadabra Part Two: Illusion & Reality article on the TV show
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 66
David Regal, Stacy Robinson, Kimberly Wyatt, Jonathan Levit, Rocco Silano, Asi Wind, Derek Hughes, Murray SawChuck, David Kaye, Christopher Reid, Gene Maze Interview with Celebracadabra People
Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 67
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Naked Zombie Ball by Raymond Crowe Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 98
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Boris Wild's Remarkable Card Magic by Boris Wild Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 98
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Master Card Routines by Chris Priest Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 99
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) 10 Below Zero by Andrew Normansell Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 100
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Undiscovered Wonder by Mel MellersRelated to Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 100
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: Color Changing Knives by Various Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 101
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: Coins Through the Table by Various Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 101
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: The Card Stab by Various Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 101
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Simply Sydney by Syd Segal Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 101
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Bill Abbott Performs Magic for Kids - Deluxe Edition by Bill Abbott Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 102
David Regal A Mea Culpa correction
Related to Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 102
David Regal (reviewer) Flying Fifties by John Blake Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 102
David Regal (reviewer) Invisible by Jay Sankey Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 103
David Regal (reviewer) Ultimate Chinese Sticks by Kovari Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 103
David Regal (reviewer) Thoughts Across by David Solomon Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 104
David Regal (reviewer) Healed and Sealed 2.0 by Anders Moden Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 104
David Regal (reviewer) The Amazing Mystical Vanishing Bandana by The Magic Enhancer Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 104
David Regal (reviewer) Kanpai! Liquid Production by Ginjiro Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 105
David Regal (reviewer) Bling by Adam Topham Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 105
David Regal (reviewer) Penigma by Russ DeSimone, Ed Bedrick Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 105
David Regal (reviewer) The T&R Project by Huron Low Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 106
David Regal (reviewer) Holy Grail: The Ultimate in Visually Torn & Restored Card Tricks by Jordan Johnson Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 106
Michael Close (reviewer) Nick Trost's Subtle Card Creations, Volume 1 by Nick Trost Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 106
Michael Close (reviewer) The Original Escapes of Arthur Coghlan by Arthur Coghlan Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 107
Michael Close (reviewer) The Ronning Guide to Stage Hypnosis by Geoffrey Ronning Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 108
Michael Close (reviewer) Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Faro Shuffle by S. Brent Morris Vol. 71 No. 6 June 2008 110
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks Siegfried & Roy's SARMOTI Award, DVD pricing, World Magic Seminar
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "Kluge" (Gary Marcus, 2008)
  • "Picture Yourself as a Magician (Wayne N. Kawamoto, 2008)
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 12
Alfred Lee Cohen Memoirs of a Magic Dealer
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 14
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 15
Tony Giorgio The Giorgio Letters: Irate Marks, Pit Bulls, and the Smell of Hay
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 16
Jamy Ian Swiss In Memoriam: Herb Zarrow - A Giant Among Us
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 18
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 22
Nathan Kranzo, Rune Klan Hot Hands coin put in hand, lighter gas transferred from lighter to hand and ignited, coin explodes into smaller coins
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 22
Luke Jermay Opening A Show
  • The New Mind
about openers, spectators think of numbers, the one that is closest to performer is described in prediction, only script without method
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 23
Phil Labush, Sam Schwartz All in One fake 100 dollar bill is transformed into a fake 50, 20, 10 and 5, then a real 1 dollar bill
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 25
David Acer Camera Payphone photo with flash made in public payphone booth
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 28
Harry Lorayne Hidden Gems
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 28
Harry Lorayne Gambler's Luck top seven cards taken, after three reverse faros three cards are discarded, the Aces remain, also with Royal Flush or routine with two poker hands
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 28
Gary Plants The Numbers Racket card thought of in packet, after some dealing it ends up at any wanted number, Vernon's method with twenty-seven cards, Plants with full deck
Inspired by
  • Dai Vernon (The Vernon Touch, Genii, Dec. 1989)
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 29
Guy Hollingworth Waiting for Inspiration
  • 5: Requirements for Methods
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 32
Alan Kratish The Legacy of Howard Brooks - Baffling Bras & Whistling Belly Buttons
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 36
Tim Ellis Aslan - Magic Association Convention
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 44
David Regal CelebraCadabra Part Three: Illusion & Reality
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 54
David Regal, Jonathan Levit A Conversation with Jonathan Levit about Celebracadabra
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 73
David Regal, Karla Hidalgo, Chris Martin A Conversation with the Producers Karla Hidalgo and Chris Martin about Celebracadabra
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 82
Joe M. Turner Department of Inevitable Corrections Steve Spill credit
Related to Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 84
Todd Karr Frank Chapman - A Brief Biography
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 90
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Fast Company by Damien Nieman Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 92
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Malini Egg Bag by Bob White Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 93
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Small Miracles by Helder Guimarães Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 93
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Casanova Concept by Steve Haynes Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 94
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Wicked World of Liam Montier - Volumes 1 and 2 by Liam Montier Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 94
Dustin Stinett, Various You Asked for It: Rare TV Magic Acts (4-disc set)
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 95
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) French Bred Winners: The Professional Repertoire of Etienne Pradier by Etienne Pradier Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 95
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Revelation by Dai Vernon (written by David Ben)Also published here Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 96
David Oliver (reviewer) Extreme Burn by Richard Sanders Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 100
David Oliver (reviewer) Captured by James L. ClarkRelated to Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 101
David Oliver (reviewer) Liquid Card Thru Window by Taylor Lewis Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 102
David Oliver (reviewer) Chinese Choice by John Archer Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 103
David Oliver (reviewer) Falling Angel by Christopher Gustin Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 104
David Oliver (reviewer) The PocketTopit by Victor Voitko Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 104
David Oliver (reviewer) Super Can by Gustavo Raley Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 104
Jim Steinmeyer Two Strangers On The Same Train "Three Tricks with The Crystal Card"
free selection signed on back, large X travels from another card to face of signed card
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 106
Neil Henry Signature on Thought-Of Card spectator signs unknown card behind his back, then he names any card, it is the signed card, using Crystal Card
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 106
Angelo Carbone Blind Date spectator signs a Jack, then he pushed it anywhere in the center out of sight, it is found next to the matching Queen, using Crystal Card
Vol. 71 No. 7 July 2008 107
What is Crystal Method? about the transparent Crystal Cards
Vol. 71 No. 7 Special Genii Supplement July 2008
Richard Kaufman Preview the New "Crystal Method" Card intro to Crystal Card effects
Vol. 71 No. 7 Special Genii Supplement July 2008 1
Jim Steinmeyer Hallucination "Three Tricks with The Crystal Card"
instead of a planned transposition the signature transposes from one card to another
Vol. 71 No. 7 Special Genii Supplement July 2008 1
Slip Cut Force
Vol. 71 No. 7 Special Genii Supplement July 2008 1
Jim Steinmeyer The Time Traveller "Three Tricks with The Crystal Card"
card is signed, then signature vanishes, card becomes blank, then signature reappears on blank card
Vol. 71 No. 7 Special Genii Supplement July 2008 2
Jim Steinmeyer Genii Speaks Dai Vernon, Kalin and Jinger's "Real Magic", Lance Burton on The View, vaudeville, Taschen's books The Circus and Magic, Howard Thurston
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "The Library at Night" (Alberto Manuel, 2006)
  • "Funny Peculiar" (Mikita Brottman, 2004)
  • "Mirroring People" (Marco Iacoboni, 2008)
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 12
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 15
Roberto Giobbi Vernon's Wisdom: Part 3
  • The Genii Session
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 18
Dai Vernon, Roberto Giobbi On the Pass False Cut
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 19
Paul Osborne Fred Astaire's Closet
  • Osborne Illusions
person appears in box
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 22
Richard Kaufman, Peter Nardi Alakazam - The Business of Peter Nardi
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 24
Karl Johnson Dai Vernon's Secret Mentor about Erdnase and Dai Vernon, and the identity of Erdnase
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 38
Richard Kaufman Reminiscences in Sleight of Hand with Dai Vernon on a 1983 trip to meet Dai Vernon, following material transcribed from microcassette
  • Introduction
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 52
Dai Vernon (reviewer) On his Book Revelations and The Spread Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 54
Dai Vernon Continuing with Revelations... Gambler's Palm vs Magician's Palm
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 56
Dai Vernon On the Double Palm Change
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 56
Dai Vernon The French Shift
  • The French Shift Color Change (with arm cover)
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 56
Dai Vernon Skinning the Hand with the French Shift from packet into gambler's palm
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 59
Dai Vernon On the Erdnase One-Hand Color Changes
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 60
Dai Vernon "Covertly" and Reading Erdnase Closely
Related to Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 61
Dai Vernon Vernon on Many Modern Sleights
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 61
Dai Vernon On Elliott's Riffle Pass
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 61
Dai Vernon On Being Natural
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 61
Dai Vernon On the Charlier Cut going out of sight with deck (apparently original Charlier cover)
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 62
Dai Vernon The Diagonal Palm Shift
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 62
Dai Vernon The Erdnase Bottom Palm with left little finger action
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 65
Dai Vernon John Ramsay and the True Secret of Magic
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 68
Richard Kaufman In Conclusion ...
Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 68
Eric Mead (reviewer) Paths to Enchantment by Malcolm Yaffe Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 80
Eric Mead (reviewer) 666 Mentalism by Howard A. Adams Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 81
Eric Mead (reviewer) Shalosh: Stage Work by Nimrod Harel Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 82
Eric Mead (reviewer) To Lure With Spectacle by Jimmy Talksalot Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 83
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Panic by Aaron Fisher Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 84
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Big Money by Harry Anderson Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 85
Danny Orleans (reviewer) UFB by Jason Palter Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 85
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Zero Gravity by Jay Sankey Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 85
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Twister by Jay Sankey Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 86
Danny Orleans (reviewer) CoinVexed by David Penn Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 86
Danny Orleans (reviewer) The ProPick by Steve Dick Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 87
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Chez Louisa by Steve Cantwell Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 87
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Accuracy by Andrew Gerard Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 88
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Levent's Ultimate Guide to the Miser's Dream (3-DVD Set) by Levent Cimkentli Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 88
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Magic at the Edge (3-DVD set) by Jeff McBride Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 89
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Partytime with Magic Dave by Dave Allen Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 90
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Bish Bash Bosh by Dave Allen Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 90
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Explicit Footage, Episode 1: Tome by Sean Fields Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 91
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Explicit Footage, Episode 2: Benz by Sean Fields Vol. 71 No. 8 Aug. 2008 91
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks Steve Cohen, Ed Marlo, Lou Lancaster, Criss Angel's Mindfreak series, IBM/SAM convention in Louisville, Scarlett - Princess of Magic
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "Stop Me If You've Heard This" (Jim Holt, 2008)
  • "Teach Yourself Stand-up Comedy" (Logan Murray, 2007)
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 12
Alfred Lee Cohen Memoirs of a Magic Dealer
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 14
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 15
Jamy Ian Swiss Memorial: Lou Lancaster - Lou, We Hardly Knew Ye
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 18
Jon Racherbaumer An All Marlo Magicana introduction
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 22
Edward Marlo Cozy Card To Case Ace through Seven, selection from packet travels to case
Related to Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 22
Edward Marlo Nine as Six in straight of cards
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 23
Edward Marlo The Princess Killer other four cards change to Aces as kicker
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 23
Double Book Break Glimpse
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 24
Edward Marlo Marlo's Aces using three cards with half Ace and back on their backs, with variations
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 26
Edward Marlo Smyth Bliss two spectators think of a number and card at that position, they all have the same card, the numbers are divined and the card is odd-backed, two methods
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 28
Jon Racherbaumer Smith Myth Credit Information
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 28
Edward Marlo Leipzig Would Have Loved This! ungaffed, odd-backed, using Curry's Swindle Switch
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 30
Edward Marlo K.M. Move
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 32
Guy Hollingworth Waiting for Inspiration
  • 6: Generating Concepts for Methods
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 38
Matthew Field Colin Rose - Magic Artisan
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 46
Gabe Abelson Steve Cohen: The Millionaires' Magician
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 50
Mark Levy Red Cars and Real Magic on Steve Cohen
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 55
Yukishige Kadoya Wakon Yosai - Japanese Spirit, Western Knowledge on Steve Cohen
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 57
Jörg Alexander Weber Parlor Magic - From Vienna to New York on Steve Cohen
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 59
Richard Kaufman, Steve Cohen Steve Cohen: The Millionaires' Magician - Interview
Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 66
Mark Sicher, Steve Cohen The Quarter under Watch
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 69
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The New York Coin Magic Seminar (Volume 5, 6, and 7) by Various Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 80
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) How to Make Flash Paper: The Safe & Easy Way by Black's Magic Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 82
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Bob Does Hospitality: Act(s) 1, 2, and 3 by Bob Sheets Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 82
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Dice Stacking by Dennis Schleussner Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 83
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Hemispheres: Magic of the Mind by Jay Sankey Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 83
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Hypervisual by Jay Sankey Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 83
David Regal (reviewer) The Extractor by Rob Bromley, Peter Nardi Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 84
David Regal (reviewer) Enlightenment by Ben Harris Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 85
David Regal (reviewer) Twisted by Andrew Mayne Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 85
David Regal (reviewer) Branded by Tim Trono Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 85
David Regal (reviewer) Slipstream by Reed McClintock Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 86
David Regal (reviewer) Perfection by Oz Pearlman Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 86
David Regal (reviewer) ShellRaiser by Troy Hooser Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 87
David Regal (reviewer) Lollapalooza by Brent Geris Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 87
David Regal (reviewer) WPT - Wild Poker Trick by Boris Wild Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 87
David Regal (reviewer) Trilogy by Brian Caswell Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 88
David Regal (reviewer) My Precious by Haim Goldenberg Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 88
David Regal (reviewer) Getting Stoned by David Stone Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 88
David Regal (reviewer) Cell by David Stone Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 88
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Close Up: The Real Secrets of Magic by David Stone Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 90
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Willard: A Life Under Canvas by David Charvet Vol. 71 No. 9 Sep. 2008 94
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks Tomo Maeda, Allan Slaight, Jim Steinmeyer, Allan Ackerman's Erdnase DVDs, Geoffrey Latta's death, Ken Garwick
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "Performing Dark Arts" (Michael Mangan, 2007)
  • "On Being Certain" (Robert A. Burton, 2008)
  • "Reading the OED" (Ammon Shea, 2008)
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 12
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 15
Paul Osborne Egyptia
  • Osborne Illusions
torso with head and without lower body
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 16
Roberto Giobbi More Details of Handling
  • The Genii Session
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 18
Roberto Giobbi To shuffle the bottom card of the deck to the top during an Overhand Shuffle break
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 18
Roberto Giobbi Red-Black False Riffle Shuffle
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 18
Roberto Giobbi Crimping during riffle shuffle
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 18
Ken Krenzel Last Card Push
Related to Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 18
Rainer Teschner Riffle Force
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 19
Michael Skinner KM Move with in-transit action
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 19
Roberto Giobbi Jog-Control
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 19
David Regal Magicana
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 20
Derek DelGaudio The DelGaudio Shuffle Truffle Shuffle
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 20
Luke Jermay The Bridge: An Approach to Walk-Around Mentalism
  • The New Mind
psychometry routine with business cards
Inspired by Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 21
Jeff Prace Re-Clipped clip of pen breaks off and is restored
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 23
Stephen Minch A Meditation on the Nealic Craft on Stephen Minch
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 28
Robert E. Neale Countermanded three cards blank on both sides, messages appear on two of them
Also published here Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 29
Edward Victor E-Y-E Count
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 29
Guy Hollingworth Waiting for Inspiration
  • 7: Evaluating the Methods
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 32
Guy Hollingworth Torn & Restored Card
  • Method 1 (ditch with magnet in sleeve)
  • Method 2 (ditch with pull)
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 32
Jim Steinmeyer, Rick Marcelli Rick Marcelli tells How
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 34
Tony Fatseas Sam Loyd: The Puzzle King about several classic puzzles
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 40
Richard Kaufman Tomo Maeda: The Quiet Warrior
  • Tomo Maeda's TV Specials
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 52
Michael Close (reviewer) Proximity Effects by Dee Christopher Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 82
Michael Close (reviewer) Silent Magic by Dr. Simon Carmel Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 84
Michael Close (reviewer) Cabaret Card Magic by Bill Abbott Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 84
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Miracles. The Magic of James Swain (Volumes 1-4) by James Swain Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 85
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Chapters of Marc Spelmann by Marc Spelmann Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 86
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Invisible Hand by Michel Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 86
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: Magic With Business Cards by Various Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 87
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: Cannibal Cards by Various Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 87
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: The Gypsy Thread by Various Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 87
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Early T.V. Magic - Pioneer Magicians in Rare Broadcasts by Bill McIlhany Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 88
David Oliver (reviewer) Point Blank by Jordan Cotler Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 88
David Oliver (reviewer) Bikers by Gordon Bean Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 89
David Oliver (reviewer) Super Clipped by Cosmo Solano Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 89
David Oliver (reviewer) Time Card by Gordon Bean Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 89
David Oliver (reviewer) S.C.On.K. by Jordan Johnson Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 90
Allan Ackerman A Wry Gleaning Trick one out of four
Inspired byRelated to Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 91
Roy Walton Shift Work faced deck, two cards chosen, they turn over in their halves
Vol. 71 No. 10 Oct. 2008 93
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks John Ramsay, Fantasma Magic, David Blaine, Eugene Burger, Magic, Incl
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "The Drunkard's Walk" (Leonard Mlodinow, 2008)
on Roger Klause's death
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 12
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 15
Alfred Lee Cohen Memoirs of a Magic Dealer Joe Berg
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 17
Guy Hollingworth Waiting for Inspiration
  • 8: Refinement of the Solution
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 20
Don E. Smith Jr. Update: The Amazing Jonathan
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 30
Edwin A. Dawes The Life of John Ramsay: Lights & Sleights From Ayr
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 32
Roy Walton Thoughts On John Ramsay
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 37
Bobby Bernard The Kindest Man I Ever Met: John Ramsay
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 39
Andrew Galloway, Richard Kaufman A Tribute to the Magic of John Ramsay collection of partially previously unpublished Ramsay material
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 58
John Ramsay The Partial Penetrating Coin coin visibly penetrates hand
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 58
John Ramsay Ramsay Palm cross between classic and thumb palm
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 61
John Ramsay The Ramsay Counter Vanish coin hit on table where it vanishes
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 62
John Ramsay The Tantalizing Tanner
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 63
John Ramsay Three In One, A "Tip Top" Card Trick card transformation, single-phase ambitious card, another transformation
Also published here
  • The Linking Ring, May 1942
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 66
John Ramsay The Cylinder and Coins "Created by John Ramsay, Described by Victor Farelli - Introduction by Richard Kaufman"
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 67
Richard Kaufman Introduction to Ramsay's Cylinder and Coins
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 67
John Ramsay Preface to "The Cylinder and Coins", 1948
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 68
John Ramsay Drop Vanish coin placed into hand similar to a Retention Vanish
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 73
John Ramsay Coin Through Hand
Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 73
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Fantasma Magic Digital Downloads by Various Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 100
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Impromptu Card Magic Vols. 4, 5, & 6 by Aldo Colombini Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 100
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Journey by Lonnie Chevrie Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 101
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Cashablanca: Palms of Stell 4 by Curtis Kam Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 101
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Mystic Craig's Camera by Various Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 102
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Milbourne Christopher: The Historic Magic Specials by Milbourne Christopher Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 102
David Regal (reviewer) Timecard by Gordon Bean Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 103
David Regal (reviewer) The Divining Rod by Allen Zingg, Blaine Harris Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 103
David Regal (reviewer) Flow by Dan Hauss Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 103
David Regal (reviewer) Solari's Miser's Miracle by Bob Solari Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 104
David Regal (reviewer) Phork by Who's Magic Media Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 104
David Regal (reviewer) Smart-Ass by Bill Abbott Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 104
David Regal (reviewer) Buccaneer Booty by Mentalism Unlimited Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 105
David Regal (reviewer) The Changer by Mark Southworth Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 105
David Regal (reviewer) Predictionary by Devin Knight, Frank Velasco Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 105
David Regal (reviewer) Wounded by Robert Smith Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 105
David Regal (reviewer) Exorcism by David Mann Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 106
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Zarrow: Lifetime of Magic by Herb Zarrow (written by David Ben) Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 106
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Verbal Magic by Juan Tamariz (written by Gema Navarro) Vol. 71 No. 11 Nov. 2008 108
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks Chris Capehart, Matthew Field, John Carney, Harry Lorayne, Ed Duco's death, Nick Trost, Ted Lesley
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • "Rapture for the Geeks" (Richard Dooling)
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 12
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 15
Roberto Giobbi On the Making of Card College 1 to 5 and Card College Light, Lighter, and Lightest
  • The Genii Session
on mindmaps
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 16
Guy Hollingworth Waiting for Inspiration
  • 9: Further Development and Testing
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 22
Guy Hollingworth Method for the Torn and Restored Card torn business card restores in flash
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 23
Paul Osborne The Candy Castle
  • Osborne Illusions
card castle as ginger house with selected design card on top
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 26
Richard Kaufman A Dr. Sawa Magicana
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 28
Hiroshi Sawa The Influence Of Geography four Tens of Hearts change into four different Tens, one changes back color
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 28
Hiroshi Sawa Bad Tailor dollar vanishes and reappears in purse, penetrates it, penetrates pocket, then fifty dimes appear from purse
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 29
Hiroshi Sawa Club Fourteen two cards selected, they add up to fourteen, the prediction is a King with an additional pip on a string
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Hiroshi Sawa The Invisible Man one of five cards on table is selected, foot prints of an "invisible man" appear that lead to selection
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Hiroshi Sawa Sheepdog Aces come to the top repeatedly
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 34
Richard Montanari An Excerpt from Badlands
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 44
Jamy Ian Swiss, Chris Capehart Chris Capehart: Takin' It From The Streets with interview
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 52
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) John Carney: The Master Sessions by John Carney Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 68
Jim Steinmeyer Magic Underground: "Real Magic" Takes the Road Mark Kalin and Jinger
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 78
Eric Mead (reviewer) Card College Lighter by Roberto Giobbi Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 96
Eric Mead (reviewer) The Secret No One Tells You by Jim Steinmeyer Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 97
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