1999-2024
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
11,470 entries
Cover photograph
Creators Title Comments & References Issue Year Page AA Categories
Eric Mead (reviewer) This Is Not a Book by Robert E. Neale Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 98
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Monster Mentalism (Volumes 1-4) by Docc Hilford Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 99
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Fat Brothers (2-DVD set) by Dani DaOrtiz
with Christian Engblom and Miguel Angel Gea
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 100
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Return of the Bag by Craig Petty Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 101
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Dan Tong Live by Dan Tong Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 101
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: Anniversary Waltz (Card Fusion) by Various Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 102
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: Ring Flight by Various Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 102
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: Collins' Aces by Various Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 102
David Oliver (reviewer) Gecko by Jim Rosenbaum Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 102
David Oliver (reviewer) Nevermind by Jon Maronga Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 103
David Oliver (reviewer) Micro Card Rise - Limited Edition by Bob Solari Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 104
David Oliver (reviewer) Taiji Coin Vanish by Allen Zingg Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 104
David Oliver (reviewer) Millionaire by Peter Eggink Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 104
Hiroshi Sawa Buckle Insertion Displacement top card of left-hand packet and bottom card of packet in right-hand end grip are interlocked
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 106
Hiroshi Sawa Injog Multiple Shift
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 107
Hiroshi Sawa Alien signed card placed in case, it appears in the hands, is torn and restored
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 108
Hiroshi Sawa Steal from Case into Tenkai Palm
Vol. 71 No. 12 Dec. 2008 108
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks Christian Fechner's death, Robert Harbin Centenary
Related to Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • Digital Dharma (Steven Vedro, 2007)
  • Mind Games
  • The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges' Library of Babel (William Goldbloom Bloch, 2008)
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 12
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 15
Josh Mandel Cryptic Crossword No. 1: A Basic Guide to Solving Cryptic Crosswords
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 16
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 18
Joe M. Turner Unwedding Ring
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 18
R. Paul Wilson Through the Drinking Glass Ace placed under and King on top of glass à la Scarne, deck place on top of all, Ace and King found on top and bottom of deck and a previous selection under glass
Inspired by Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 20
Donny Orbit Conversion three half dollars put in hand, one changes into copper and is placed in pocket, repeated with other two, last in spectator's hand, coins change back to silver in pocket
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 21
Utility Switch
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 22
Bob Farmer Alex Cutting the Christ Aces simplified Christ Aces
Inspired byRelated to Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 23
Luke Jermay Mixing Mentalism with Other Genres
  • The New Mind
spectator shuffles deck, performer runs through it and apparently memorizes its order, then cuts to four Kings followed by dealing a full house
Related to Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 25
Aaron Fisher Shattered
  • Tension, Focus, and Design in Card Magic
single Joker changes into a four-of-a-kind
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 34
Aaron Fisher, Larry Jennings On Break Get-Readys pinky count comment, alternative
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 34
Art Altman Altman's Double Undercut Bottom Palm
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 34
Aaron Fisher Third Finger Classic Palm Grip
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 35
Aaron Fisher Notes on the Left Hand "High" Dealing Grip
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 35
Aaron Fisher Hit Double Lift Handling working from in-jogged configuration
Inspired by Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 36
Aaron Fisher The Gravity Palm Replacement one-handed
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 37
Paul Critelli Lynetta Welch: Tailor. Tinker. Soldier. Spy.
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 44
Lynetta Welch Ghostly Pocket Hank glorpy handling, improved gimmick
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 48
Dustin Stinett Wayne Dobson: Changes and Choices
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 56
Wayne Dobson Rainbow location in which deck becomes a rainbow deck
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 66
Wayne Dobson Face-Up Criss Cross Cut Force
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 66
Wayne Dobson Fluke number named, card shown reversed in one deck, it matches card at that number in second deck
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 67
David Oliver Your Vote is Magic!
Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 74
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Clearly Predictable by Harrison Carroll Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 88
Danny Orleans (reviewer) B Screens by "Creative Magic" Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 88
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Glimpse 20/20 by Marc Spelmann Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 89
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Baffle Bat by Terry LaGerould Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 90
Danny Orleans (reviewer) The Prophecy by Peter Eggink Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 90
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Cryptext by Haim Goldenberg Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 90
Danny Orleans (reviewer) The Disappearance by Jay Sankey Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 91
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Andrus: The Man, the Mind & the Magic by Jerry Andrus, Robert Neary Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 91
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) CoinTwo by Homer Liwag Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 92
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Methods in Magic: Live int he U.K. by Joshua Jay Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 93
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Attack of the Copper Silver Coin by Dave Forrest, Cameron Francis Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 93
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Pseudo Pickpocket by Christopher Congreave, Gary Jones Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 94
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Magic of Ascanio: More Studies of Card Magic by Arturo de Ascanio (written by Jesús Etcheverry) Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 95
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Magic of Ascanio: Ascanio's Knives and Color Blindness by Arturo de Ascanio Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 96
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Stand-Up: A Professional Guide to Comedy Magic by Ian Keable-Elliott Vol. 72 No. 1 Jan. 2009 96
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks on Vanni Bossi's passing, David Copperfield's Las Vegas show, Criss Angel, Siegfried & Roy
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 9
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant on Vanni Bossi
  • The Meaning of the Body (Mark Johnson)
  • Alphabet Juice (Roy Blount Jr., 2008)
  • Brain Fiction, William Hirstein)
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 12
Josh Mandel Cryptic Crossword No. 2
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 14
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 15
Peter Lamont Louis M'Kean: The Double-Sighted Scotch Phenomenon
  • Real Magic: Minor Episodes in the Marvellous History of Mesmerists, Mediums, Mindreaders
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 16
Paul Osborne A Poor Man's Mind Reading Act
  • Osborne Illusion
person hidden in blackboard stand to prepare prediction in cigar box
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 18
Roberto Giobbi Assemblage III
  • The Genii Session
intro to collection of small items, see following entries
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 20
Roger Klause Twin Lovers idea of predicting with a Royal couple instead of the usual mates
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 20
Roberto Giobbi May I Borrow Some Money? discussing a Peter Frankenfeld gag
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 20
Roberto Giobbi Georg Christoph Lichtenberg about leaving out things as an exercise, Juan Tamariz's imaginary knife vanish, aphorisms
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 20
Carlhorst Meier, Roberto Giobbi Climax for a Dice Routine handling the tiny dice
Related toAlso published here Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 21
Roberto Giobbi The "Flash" Technique practice tip
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 21
Roberto Giobbi Personal Message and Last Word
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 21
Tom Stone The Obsessive Mantra
  • Lodestones
on the question "What is the Effect"?
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 32
Jamy Ian Swiss In Memoriam: Geoffrey Latta: He Was That Good
Related to Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 40
Eric Mead The Pink Purse Tape - An Appreciation
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 42
Paul Harris The Pointer Anomaly "An Unexplored Paul Harris Discovery, and a Contest"
Variations Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 48
Richard Kaufman Hiro Worship on Hiroyuki Sakai, Dr. Leon
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 56
David Acer The Magic of Hiro Sakai "Illustrated by Earle Oakes", see following entries
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 59
Hiroyuki Sakai Currency Swap signed bill put in small coin envelope, coin visibly changes into that folded bill, coin now in envelope
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 59
Hiroyuki Sakai Quiet Revolution spectator choses card during dribbling, deck spread, spread again and selection is seen reversed
Related to Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 63
Hiroyuki Sakai The Bill Doctor knife through bill, gaffed bill
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 65
Hiroyuki Sakai, Yuic-hi Katakura YKK card chosen and lost, deck cut in three piles, top indifferent cards removed, they change into selection one by one, other Queens show up as well, see next issue for credit correction
  • Part One: Triple Wild Card
  • Part Two: The Other Three Queens
Related to Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 71
Larry Jennings Immediate Bottom Placement
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 71
Dai Vernon Out-Jogged Glide
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 73
Hiroyuki Sakai Balloon Bank Nite using a kind of rattle gimmick for balloons
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 74
Hiroyuki Sakai, Yukishige Kadoya The Strange Pass top half bevel-spread, top-card cover suggestion by Richard Kaufman
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 76
Hiroyuki Sakai The Uncluttered Mind spectator wears mirror glasses and performer names selection (gag), then rest of deck shown blank, featuring a deck switch with a paper back
Variations Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 77
Bob Read On Fred Robinson
Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 86
R. Paul Wilson (reviewer) The Magic of Fred Robinson by Fred Robinson (written by Peter Duffie) Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 94
R. Paul Wilson (reviewer) Solo by Jack Kent Tillar Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 96
R. Paul Wilson (reviewer) Duet by Jack Kent Tillar Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 97
David Regal (reviewer) Paul Harris Presents Tattoo Joe by Joe Russell Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 97
David Regal (reviewer) The Shakespeare Experiment by Todd Karr Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 98
David Regal (reviewer) The Allakazam Egg by Mark Wilson, Nani Darnell Wilson Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 98
David Regal (reviewer) A Disappearing Deck by Ron Wilson Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 98
David Regal (reviewer) Thoughtless by Peter Nardi Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 98
David Regal (reviewer) Silver Impression by Alex Lourido Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 99
David Regal (reviewer) The Lady Vanishes Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 99
David Regal (reviewer) Stage Size Money Maker Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 99
David Regal (reviewer) Motorized Match Box Reel Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 99
David Regal (reviewer) Mismade Lady Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 99
David Regal (reviewer) Magician's Waistcoat Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 100
David Regal (reviewer) The Capitulating Queens by James Swain Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 100
David Regal (reviewer) Outflushed by Derek Dingle Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 100
David Regal (reviewer) Wayne Fox's Full House by Wayne Fox Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 100
David Regal (reviewer) Two-Face by Richard Osterlind Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 100
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Doctor Is In! (Volumes 1-6) by Hiroshi Sawa Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 101
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Pocket This! by Christopher Congreave, Gary Jones Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 102
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Banding Around by Russell Leeds Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 102
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: Card Fanning by Various Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 103
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The World's Greatest Magic by the World's Greatest Magicians: Color-Changing Deck by Various Vol. 72 No. 2 Feb. 2009 103
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks on Uri Geller, Ali Bongo's passing, David Copperfield biography in France, Steve Forte's Gambling Protection Series on DVD, John Carney
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 10
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Gambling Protection Series by Steve Forte
DVD release
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 11
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) John Carney: The Master Sessions by John Carney Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 11
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • Lewis Carroll in Numberland (Robin Wilson, 2008)
  • Curious Men (McSweeney, 2008)
  • Deception (Ziyad Marar, 2009)
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 12
Josh Mandel Cryptic Crossword No. 3
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 14
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 15
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 16
Brother John Hamman Interplay four-of-a-kind tabled, another in the hands turns face-down one by one, then the packets transpose
Variations Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 16
Brother John Hamman Packet Reverse Fan Display
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 16
Anthony Lindan Tossed Out Time selected time is predicted
Variations Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 18
Duc Nhien Detachable Digit fourth finger apparently bent and broken
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 18
Harry Lorayne Hidden Gems
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 19
Harry Lorayne Darn! I Couldn't four Tens on table, three cards on each, CATO ("leave or reverse"), Aces are only cards reversed cards in the end
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 19
Matthew Dowden The Fulcrum Vanish coin tumbles over fingers in other hand, retention
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 21
Giorgio Tarchini Fresh Gilbreath Gilbreath combined with faros, e.g. top four cards will indicate order of next four cards after two faros
Variations
  • "Tarchini + Fulves" (Jerry Sadowitz, Dodo, 2020)
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 22
Alfred Lee Cohen Memoirs of a Magic Dealer
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 24
Aaron Fisher Rock Out With Your Block Out
  • Tension, Focus, and Design in Card Magic
card in hand transposes with four-of-a-kind at different positions reversed in deck
Inspired by Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 30
Aaron Fisher Gravity Palm Replacement one-handed, brief
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 32
S. W. Erdnase The Diagonal Palm Shift reprint of original description
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 33
Jim Steinmeyer The Circus From The Back Track An Inside Look at The Magical Adventures of The Greatest Show on Earth
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 42
Richard Kaufman The Enduring Mystery of Uri Geller introduction
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 56
Uri Geller, David Berglas The Enduring Mystery of Uri Geller - Interview
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 59
Larry Wilmore, David Regal Creatively Speaking interview with Larry Wilmore
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 70
Larry Wilmore South Side Opener aka Red-Hot Brother
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 71
Larry Wilmore The Flop-Over Double for hard surface, for one double, or a fan configuration
Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 72
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Little Egypt Book of Ghosts by Steve BryantRelated to Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 84
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Original Stars Of Magic by Various Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 85
David Oliver (reviewer) The Deluxe Flying Linking Rings by Victor Voitko Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 87
David Oliver (reviewer) Dice Matrix by Kaya Elover Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 88
David Oliver (reviewer) Multi-Dimentional by Craig Filicetti Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 89
David Oliver (reviewer) Coffee Break by Brent Arthur James Geris Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 89
David Oliver (reviewer) Secrets Of The Octopus Deck ... revealed! by Bill Abbott Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 90
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Expert at the Card Table by Allan Ackerman Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 90
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Master Sessions: Winter (Disc 1 of 4) by John Carney Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 92
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Your Thoughts are Mine by Looch Vol. 72 No. 3 Mar. 2009 92
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks on Andy Nyman, Robert Harbin, New York's Magical Nights, SAM, The Great Buck Howard
Related to Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam (Ann Marie Fleming, 2007)
  • The Mathematics of Juggling (Burkard Polster, 2003)
  • What Would Google Do? (Jeff Jarvis, 2009)
Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 12
Josh Mandel Cryptic Crossword No. 4
Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 14
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 15
Paul Osborne Exposé Leg Vanish
  • Osborne Illusion
assistant's leg put in a box, its center vanishes
Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 16
Tom Stone The Notebooks
  • Lodestones
introduction to collection of notes
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 18
Tom Stone Note 1 loose matches fall out of deck, card found folded in match box, posed as a problem
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 18
Tom Stone Note 2 flip book animation with monkey that comes out and bites thumb, posed as problem
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 19
Tom Stone Note 3 vanishing radio methodology as ending for Sefalaljia
Related toAlso published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 19
Tom Stone Note 4 booking details
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 19
Tom Stone Note 5 hand lotion comment
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 19
Tom Stone Note 6 "voodoo in reverse", real person does something that happens to doll, posed as problem
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 19
Tom Stone Note 7 fake fire bowl for gag fakir stunts, then setting something on fire with it for real
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 20
Tom Stone Note 8 - No Trunk Subtrunk one performer stands on the back of the kneeling other person for substitution trunk effect
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 20
Tom Stone Note 9 suitcase with cut-out side and light inside, seen empty, things produced from it, "theft-proof suitcase"
Inspired by
  • Billy McComb gag
Also published here
Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 20
Tom Stone Note 10 matrix on four hands of spectators with electro-magnetic raven, offered as pipedream
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 21
Tom Stone Note 11 moving body away from hands when doing body loads, short comment
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 21
Tom Stone Note 12 - Magic Compass Switch deck switch choreography idea with body turn
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 21
Tom Stone Note 13 sight gag, laser pointers on performer's body when he asks about performing a card trick
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 21
Peter Lamont The Unmasking of the Sandwich Surgeon
  • Real Magic: Minor Episodes in the Marvellous History of Mesmerists, Mediums, Mindreaders
Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 24
Matthew Amer Andy Nyman - Acting Like A Magician
Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 34
Andy Nyman Seven by Nyman "Photos by John McShane"
Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 51
Andy Nyman The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly triple prediction of name, card and chocolate, three different methods, no one ahead
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 51
Andy Nyman Charade blindfolded performer stops spectator while dealing through one half and vice versa, the cards match, then spectator selects a card and puts it in other half and performer finds it
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 53
Andy Nyman Chair Swindle spectator sits on one of two chairs, it is predicted with envelopes under both chairs
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 54
Andy Nyman Kick in the Head spectator selects only odd-backed card, new presentation
Related to Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 56
Andy Nyman The Danny Rose Cigar Trick banknight with four cigar tubes, one contains a cigar, the others money
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 56
Andy Nyman Magicians' Graphology three spectators make drawing on the back of business cards, performer looks at two and assigns them to the correct spectators, last drawing is divined
Inspired byAlso published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 58
Andy Nyman No Way Out watch, wallet and coin are borrowed, one chosen, it is predicted (with three outs)
Also published here Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 59
Paul Critelli Victor and Diamond - Expectations: Great, Small, Often Wrong
Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 64
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Gambling Protection Series (3-DVD set) by Steve Forte Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 76
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Magic of the Pendragons (4 DVDs) by Jonathan Pendragon, Charlotte Pendragon Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 76
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Avenue: Thinking and Direction in Card Magic by Dorian Rhodell Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 77
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) At the Table by Tomas Medina Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 80
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Magic Tricks R4 Kids (4 DVDs) by Will Roya, Joan DuKore Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 80
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Newsflash by Axel Hecklau Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 81
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Thread by Wayne Houchin Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 81
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Bionic Coin by Mike Ernst Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 82
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Split Happens by Craig Petty Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 82
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Mirage et Trois by Eric Jones Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 83
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Rat's Riddle by John Kaplan Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 83
Eric Mead (reviewer) The Adventures of Winston Freer (CD-Rom) by Various Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 84
Eric Mead (reviewer) Smoke and Mirrors: Secrets of Becoming a Star in Magic by Rick Marcelli Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 84
Eric Mead (reviewer) Francis Carlyle: Technique and Timing (CD-Rom) by Francis Carlyle (written by Various) Vol. 72 No. 4 Apr. 2009 85
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks movie "Is Anybody There?", Ricky Jay, Abracadabra magazine, PEA slur in previous book review
Related to Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • The Geeks' Guide to World Domination (Gath Sundem, 2009)
  • Infotopia (Cass R. Sunstein)
  • A Pound of Paper (John Baxter, 2003)
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 12
Josh Mandel Cryptic Crossword No. 5
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 14
Max Maven Inquisition
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 15
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 16
Michel Huot Signed Quarter in Balloon
  • Part I: The Penetration
  • Part II: The Extraction
  • Alternate Extraction (David Acer)
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 16
Scott Robinson Totally Under Control bluff multiple shift combined with Pulp Friction
Inspired by Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 18
Daniel Millstein Money Where Your Mouth Is chewing gum chewed for a bit, then removed and changed into bill
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 20
Jack Parker Until You're Blue In The Face Aces travel from one half to other, their backs change color
Inspired by Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 21
Carmen D'Amico Sliding Block Multiple Shift
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 21
Brian Sibley The Great Panjandrum on Ali Bongo
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 30
Anthony Owen Ali Bongo: A Personal Perspective
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 31
Roberto Giobbi Dai Vernon's Cups and Balls Routine - An Alternative Final Stage
  • The Genii Session
alternative loading sequence transcribed from The Dick Cavett Show
Related to Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 40
Aaron Fisher That's It for the Other One (An Ace Assembly)
  • Tension, Focus, and Design in Card Magic
four packets cut on table, a King placed on each, spectator covers one packet with hand, all Kings travel under hand
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 44
Aaron Fisher Switch-Out Sequence handling for classic switch on top of deck
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 45
Aaron Fisher Erdnase Bottom Palm Variation see also p. 48
Inspired by Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 46
Michael Caine, Richard Kaufman Michael Caine Digs Deep ... and Finds a Magician
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 52
Peter Harness, Richard Kaufman Peter Harness - Screenwriter
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 60
Scott Penrose, Richard Kaufman Scott Penrose - Technical Advisor
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 62
Gerald A. Schiller The Other Thurston "Photos from the Collections of Gary Frank and Rory Feldman"
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 72
Dustin Stinett The 41st Annual Academy of Magical Arts Awards Show
Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 78
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Finding Dariel Fitzkee: The Man with the Trick Brain by Dariel Fitzkee (written by David R. Goodsell) Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 84
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Notebook by Will Houstoun Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 88
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Magician: John Mulholland's Secret Life by John Mulholland (written by Ben Robinson) Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 88
David Regal (reviewer) Energy Bill by Andrew Gerard Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 89
David Regal (reviewer) Skin by Benjamin Earl Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 90
David Regal (reviewer) 357 by Tom Lauten Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 90
David Regal (reviewer) The Gecko by Jim Rosenbaum Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 90
David Regal (reviewer) The Heirloom Deck by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 91
David Regal (reviewer) The Heirloom Deck Extension by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 91
David Regal (reviewer) The Heirloom Monte by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 91
David Regal (reviewer) The Gypsy Deck by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 91
David Regal (reviewer) The Gypsy Deck Extension Set by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 91
David Regal (reviewer) The Gypsy Curse by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 91
David Regal (reviewer) Corner of Piccadilly by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 91
David Regal (reviewer) The Medieval Tarot by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 91
David Regal (reviewer) The Medieval Tarot Extension Set by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 92
David Regal (reviewer) The Medieval Tarot Gone Wild by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 92
David Regal (reviewer) The Medieval Tarot Cloth by Christian Schenk Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 92
David Regal (reviewer) Intuition by Hondo Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 92
David Regal (reviewer) Colossal Blizzard by Anthony Miller Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 92
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Master Sessions: Spring (Disc 2 of 4) by John Carney Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 93
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Search and Destroy: Featuring the Nowhere Pass by Aaron Fisher Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 93
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Works by Steve Dobson Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 93
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) New York Coin Magic Seminar (Volumes 8, 9, 10) by Various Vol. 72 No. 5 May 2009 94
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks writing instructions, Japan, patents for magic tricks
Vol. 72 No. 6 June 2009 10
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Notion of Motion by Angelo Carbone Vol. 72 No. 6 June 2009 11
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • Why We Make Mistakes (Joseph T. Hallinan, 2009)
  • Unbelievable (Stacy Horn)
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Josh Mandel Cryptic Crossword No. 6
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Max Maven Inquisition
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Adam Brooks (reviewer) Ricky Jas: A Rogue's Gallery by Ricky Jay Vol. 72 No. 6 June 2009 17
Andrew Mayne Andrew Mayne's Tip Trunk Shadow Box
  • Osborne Illusion
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Peter Lamont Henry Slade and the Fourth Dimension
  • Real Magic: Minor Episodes in the Marvellous History of Mesmerists, Mediums, Mindreaders
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Tom Stone In the Gaps, Magicians Reside
  • Lodestones
on unconscious blindness, crossing the gaze
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Wayne Houchin, Richard Kaufman Wayne Houchin
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David Regal A Wayne Houchin Magicana
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Wayne Houchin Jury Duty borrowed ring in small envelope, envelope torn up, key found at keychain
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Wayne Houchin Match Bite burned end of match bitten of and spit back
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Wayne Houchin Twisting the Aces
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Wayne Houchin Elmsley Count Finesse lowering left fingers
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Wayne Houchin Expectation penny changes in dime in hand of spectator, magnet strap
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Wayne Houchin Toothpick Swallowing needle swallowing with toothpicks
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Data entered by Denis Behr, September 2020.