Editors:
  • 1939-1952: Hans Ernst
  • 1952-1959: Oscar Rey
  • 1960-1961: Hans Ernst
  • 1961-1964: Hans Herrmann
  • 1964-1966: Willy Peter
  • 1966-1967: Peter Wilker
  • 1967-1969: William Weyeneth
  • 1970-1975: Dr. Gaston Borgeaud
  • 1975-1985: Peter Wilker
  • 1986-1995: Paul Maurer
1939-1959
Written by Various
Work of Various
1,647 pages (Stapled), published by Selfpublished
Illustrated with photographs and drawings
Language: German, French
3,333 entries
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Kandidaten-Prüfungen announcement
Vol. 45 No. 4 1984 97
Willy "Tex Williams" Peter FISM News
Vol. 45 No. 4 1984 98
Alistair Barber Eine magische Bitte request of a collector
Vol. 45 No. 4 1984 98
Mutationen
Vol. 45 No. 4 1984 99
Magische Vorschau on upcoming events
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 30
Peter Wilker Hermanion's Alben - 30. Jahre Zaubergeschichte on Hermanion / Herman Rehm
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 101
MRS-Tagungen 1985-1990 on the upcoming Swiss magic conventions
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 105
Reinhard Müller Reinhard Müller und die Kartenkunst amount of cards are turned over and shuffled, matching reversed cards in second deck, repeated an triumph with both packets, Müller Triumph handling, steal of card and reverse of packets
Related to Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 106
Pascal Akustik für Sprechzauberer on sound technique and speakers
Related to Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 111
R. Donaghi, Jean de Merry Le Coin de Jean de Merry: Les Carottes de monsieur Lapin children's routine with color changing carrot and rabbit, made from paper
Inspired by
  • routine by R. Donaghi in "Magic Info"
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 113
Toni Yann Magie à Genève 84 on the magic convention in Geneva, Willy Peter, Gil Mystère, Jean-Francois Haller, Jean-Yves Prost, Maurice Soltano, Luc Parsonn, Jean-Pierr Hornecker, Richard Vollmer, Gil Steiner, Rob Suvac, Pierre Jacques, Toni Yann, Marconick, Pavel, Almeico, Claude Rix, Strobus, Jean de Merry, Dan Christo
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 117
Al Bertini Al Bertini's Geistesblitze: Das Geheimnis der Bubuschka bill to nest of Matryoshka dolls
Related to Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 119
Wilhelm "Yrus" von Sury Der Yrus-Kreisel spinning top to force a number etc., construction infos
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 122
Hans "Marius" Meier Die Steh-Auf Flasche different method for the imp bottle
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 124
Paul Maurer, Peter Wilker Die P.M. Kartenuhr
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 126
Telegram on the Magic Lunch Egerkingen II convention, Astus, Claude Bercantal
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 128
Roberto Giobbi Seminar lecture anoucement of Rene Lavand in Basel
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 129
Mutationen
Vol. 45 No. 5 1984 131
Peter Wilker Carambo in St. Vincent on the magic convention in St. Vincent, Almeico, Jean Garance, Ascanio, Frank Garcia, Aurelio Paviato, Peki, Ali Bongo, Fee Eleisa, Bob Little, Arsène Lupin, Marvyn Roy, Di Sato, Harry Thierry, Silvan, Carambo, Sergio Brasca, Mylord, Cunningham
Related to Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 134
Jean-Michel Cathery, Peter Wilker Aus der Sicht der Berufskünstler's on being a professional magician, thoughts of Cathery and written down by Wilker
Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 135
Christian Scherer (reviewer) A Gambler Dreams by Roberto Giobbi Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 139
Reinhard Müller (reviewer) Ascanio: Nur Rückenmuster by Arturo de Ascanio Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 140
Al Bertini Al Bertini's Geistesblitze: Der Brief des Meisters signed card to envelope in wallet, wallet on table secured with padlock
Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 141
Hokus-Pokus dankt... on Al Bertini and Mrs. Furegati
Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 145
Rolf Andra Die Kartenuhr with a paper clock and jumbo card on the back as prediction
Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 145
Jean de Merry Le Coin de Jean de Merry: Close-Up or not Close-Up? on Close-Up magic
Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 147
Claude Bercantal Compte-rendu de la journée Borosko 1984 on the Borosko memorial day, Claude Pahud, including small biography of Borosko, Maxwell, Nesty, Willy Peter, Jean Garance, Francois Haller, Ben, Roger Jaquet, Guy Nicolas, Les Clauginos, Nicolas Cioffi, Jean Maestro, Mikado, Arsene Lupin, Jean-Pierre Nicod, Club Magiciens de Lausanne
Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 149
Hokus-Pokus stellt vor / Hocus-Pocus presente on upcoming articles
Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 152
Mutationen
Vol. 45 No. 6 1984 154
Peter Wilker St. Gallen - Jubiläum 30 Jahre Hermanion on the stage jubilee of Hermanion / Herrmann Rehm
Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 1
Chris Maurer (reviewer) Seminar + Workshop von Rudolf Braunmüller review of lecture by Rudolf Braunmüller Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 4
Peter Wilker Gegen den Strich rant on routines where apparently spectator are in danger, guillotine etc.
Related toAlso published here Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 6
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Das Becherspiel mit Schwammbällen followed by french translation "Le jeu gobelets avec des boules mousse"
Also published here Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 8
Roy Benson Verschwindegriff Nr. 1
Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 8
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Verschwindegriff Nr. 2
Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 9
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Verschwindegriff Nr. 3 roll vanish
Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 9
Peter Wilker Mathe Magie '85 - Eine Studie in fünf Teilen on magic with numbers, series
Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 17
Peter Wilker (reviewer) Mathe-Magie by Perkeo Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 17
Roberto Giobbi (reviewer) Eindrücke zum Rene Lavand Seminar on the Rene Lavand lecture in Basel Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 19
Roberto Giobbi (reviewer) Wittus Witt in Basel show review of Wittus Witt performing in Muttenz Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 22
Jean-Pierre Nicod Le merveilleuse rencontre Magique on magic convention in Geneva organized by Jean & Line Garance, Willy Peter, Claude Bercantal, Roger Jaquet, Pierre-Francois Haller, Jean Salangros, Raymond Collomb, Albert Charrat, Claude Rochat, Stefano, Ali Bongo, Alberto Sitta
Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 24
Dick Piser, Jean de Merry Le Coin de Jean de Merry: Le Collier de Perles cut and restored pearl necklace
Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 26
Peter Wilker Jean-Michel Cathery - Ein Portrait
Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 28
Peter Wilker Nachtrag zu Carambo
Related to Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 32
Johannes Held MRS - CMS in Chur - Magischer Klub Sardona on upcoming convention in Chur, followed by french and italian translation
Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 33
Mutationen
Vol. 46 No. 1 1985 36
Rondos (reviewer) Pavel-Seminar in Bern short review of Pavel lecture in Berne Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 37
Schweizer Zauberer in London on the MacMillan convention, Ron MacMillan, Roberto Giobbi, David Williamson, Al Goshman, Bob Read, Petrick, Jan Torell, Agapis, Bellachini XIII, Piet Forton, Wulf Listenow, Roger Bernheim
Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 38
Olaf Spell Böblingen 4 + 5. + 6.1. '85 on The Magic Hands convention, Doug & Anita Lear, Philippe Socrate, Alberto Sitta, Marnac, Dai Vernon, Bill Larsen, Irene, Manfred Thumm, Jörg Knör, Rudolf Konthur, Anni, Van Veos, Royce, Cardys, Abracadabra, Remy Bricka, Peter Schwarz, Richard Kyall & Joana, Salvano, Sebastian, Di Sato, Mr. Black & Ursula, Ger Copper, Philippe Genty
Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 40
Peter Wilker Gegen den Strich rant on competitions
  • Mens sana in corpore sano
Related to Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 44
Carl "J. N. Teroga" Schnetzer Ein Brief an den Redaktor letter
Related to Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 48
Peter Wilker Piet Forton's "Gaukler" on Piet Forton's stage act and how it came about
  • Eine Idee wird geboren
  • Eine Idee wird in die Tat umgesetzt
  • Ein Gaukler zieht umher
  • Der Gaukler zaubert
  • Die Zukunft des Gauklers
Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 50
Peter Wilker, David Berglas Mathe Magie '85 - Mathe Magie '85 - Eine Studie in fünf Teilen
  • Teil 2. Ad infinitum
total of three three-digit numbers is predicted
Related to Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 56
Rolf Andra, Ralf Richardson Ein Seil wird wieder ganz ope is twisted around a wand
Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 59
Al Bertini Das Edison-Mirakel (Der Ring in der Glühbirne) finger ring to light bulb, followed by french translation "Le miracle d'Edison (La bague dans l'ampoule)"
Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 60
Henry Durkin, Milbourne Christopher Le coin de Jean de Merry: Drole de circulation variation of Milbourne Christopher's High Sign, many arrows finale
Also published here Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 69
Peter Wilker (reviewer) I Can See Your Lips Moving by Valentine Vox Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 71
Peter Wilker (reviewer) The Cardmanship of Roberto Giobbi by Roberto Giobbi (written by Walt Lees) Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 74
Peter Wilker (reviewer) Machbare Mentalmagie für jedermann by Hans-Gerhard Stumpf Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 75
Peter Wilker (reviewer) Meine unsichtbaren Helfer by Jochen Zmeck Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 77
Peter Wilker (reviewer) For Your Eyes Only by Christoph-Joachim Schröder Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 78
FISM News announcement of FISM 85 in Madrid
Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 80
Willy "Tex Williams" Peter Die Geschichte der FISM on the history of FISM
Also published here Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 81
Voranzeige lecture announcement Michael Weber
Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 86
Mutationen
Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 87
Magie à Genève '85 announcement of upcoming event
Vol. 46 No. 2 1985 88
Olaf Spell SOS Allzeit Bereit biographical notes
  • Erinnerungen und Gedanken von Olaf Spell
  • J. N. Teroga
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 90
Willy "Tex Williams" Peter Marius zum 80. Geburtstag on Marius
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 95
Der lachende Magier on Rolf Andra
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 96
Peter Wilker Chur '85 on the magic convention of the magic circle Switzerland in Chur, magic club Sardona, Johannes Held, Willy Peter, Henk Vermeryden, Don Pedro, Nicola, Deflorini, Sagarra, Onkel Peppi, Rico Leitner, Almeico, Ruedi Bucher, Jean Garance, Edy Künzler, Pavel, Polymagic, Zauberkaiser, Böttcher, Thumm, Voit, Sitta, René Schenkel, Erhard Liebenow, Mike Porstman, Marnac, Rodolphe et Sirka, Gigi, Durox, Ben, Don Giuseppe,
  • Die Hauptversammlung des Magischen Rings in Chur
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 102
Peter Wilker Gegen den Strich rant on Fantasta /square and circle
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 108
Jean-Michel Cathery Eine Taubenproduktion production of dove, with silks, followed by french translation
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 111
Willy "Tex Williams" Peter Histoire de la FISM on the history of FISM
Also published here Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 117
Peter Wilker, Larry Becker, Jochen Zmeck Mathe Magie '85 - Eine Studie in fünf Teilen
  • Teil 3. Die neun Zahlen
  • Teil 4. Jochen Zmeck zur Mentalmagie mit Zahlen
  • Teil 5. Ein magisches Problem
Also published here
  • Larry Becker's "The Ultimate Matrix" in "Mentalism for Magicians"
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 123
Rolf Andra "Ich schulde Ihnen..." - Ein magischer Scherz coin is wrapped in flash paper and when paper is lit, coin transforms and message appears on paper under coin
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 130
Peter Wilker Magie Jenseits der Wolken translation of an article by Benny Green in "Highlife"
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 131
Magische Vorschau on upcoming events
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 134
Mutationen
Vol. 46 No. 3 1985 135
Jean de Merry, Peter Wilker 5e Magie à Genève on the magic convention in Geneva, Maurice Pierre, Jean-Yves Prost, Peter Wilker, Claude Pahud, Jean-Pierre Hornecker, Pavel, Domenico Dante, Richard Ross, Rob-Suvac, Dan Cristo, Marc Philippi, Jean de Merry
  • Zusätzliche Bemerkungen (Peter Wilker)
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 137
Diabelli Freie Deutsche Meisterschaften im Zaubern as Harry Meier, on the german magic convention organized by the Magischen Nordlichter, Flip, Punx, Werry, Rivelino, Braco, Frank Wien, P.C. Juling, Lubor Fiedler
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 142
Willy "Tex Williams" Peter 30. Kongress Österreichischer Magier on the Austrian magic convention in Gmunden, Domenico Dante, Günter Puchinger, Madame & Monsieur, Heinz Freundt, Erino, Jean Moraux, Mecki, Duo Szabo, Hans Luley, Mr. Rathol. Bobby Reno & Lelia, Eno Nasowas, Lizzi, Alfred Kellerhof, Jaqueline Eddy, Felix Dovrak, Bert Rex, Magic Christian, Michael Weber
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 144
Peter Wilker Gegen den Strich rant on lectures, Michael Weber, Peter Depaula, René Lavand, Daryl, David Williamson
  • Der Seminar Zirkus
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 147
Peter Wilker À Rebrousse-Poil rant on routines where apparently spectator are in danger, guillotine etc., french translation by Jean-Pierre Nicod
Also published here Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 150
Fridolin Kalt Ein Brief an den Redaktor letter to Wilker, on competitions, as Calindo
Related to Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 152
Carl "J. N. Teroga" Schnetzer Ein Nachtrag zu "Mathemagie 85" Ad Infinitum variation, sum prediction, 150 numbers on cards
Related to Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 153
Paul Maurer, Dr. Wittich Eine Kartenroutine selected card is found, followed by french translation
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 155
Dr. Jacob Daley Le Coin de Jean de Merry: "Le sel. qui passe d'une main dans l'autre" salt vanish and appears in other hand
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 162
Fism News
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 165
Peter Wilker Fee Eleisa
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 166
"Die Nacht der 1000 Wunder announcement of upcoming show
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 172
Rolf Andra Eine Karte wandert selected card travels to other packet
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 174
Wilhelm "Yrus" von Sury Die Yrus-Daumenfessel
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 175
Magische vorschau on Retonio's Magic Casino, Cathery
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 182
Peter Wilker Das "Beste" von Jochen Zmeck announcement of lectures by Zmeck in Berne, Basel and Zürich
Vol. 46 No. 4 1985 183
Peter Wilker Weltkongress Madrid 1985
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 185
Diego Perea De Madrid al Cielo article on FISM Madrid, in italian, french and german, John Cornelius, Gerd Winkler, Paul Gertner, Jonny Ace Palmer, Michael Weber, Santo and Monique, Angelico, Joel et Jill, Robert Baxt, Turrini e Partner, Davido, Hiromasa & Kimika, Scott Cervine, Mako Tendo, Peki, Javier & Ana, Otto Wessely, Gaeton Bloom, Jay Scott Berry, Vito Lupo, Arsène Lupin, Sanada, Bob Brown & Brenda, Pendragons, Petrick & Mia, Jeff McBride, Marc Metral, Chun Chin Fu
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 186
Peter Wilker (reviewer) Die Werner-Hornung-Show oder Die Nacht der Tausend Wunder on a performance in Zürich, Fee Eleisa, Werner Hornung, Orsani & Martina, Jack Alban, Bruno Rodrigues, Robert Lundell, Barbara, Chris & Paul Maurer Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 204
Olaf Spell (reviewer) Zusatzbericht zu "Nacht der 1000 Wunder" on a performance in Zürich, Fee Eleisa, Werner Hornung, Rober Lundell Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 207
Paul Maurer Mentale Reminiszenzen on the performance of Paul & Chris Maurer during the Hornung Show in Zürich
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 208
Peter Wilker Gasbor packt aus biographical notes on Gasbor, followed by french translation
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 209
Jean de Merry Jean de Merry: Final pour "Le sel qui passe d'une main dans l'autre" finale for salt pour, using a wand
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 219
Jean-Pierre Nicod Une Routine des Goblets three cups routine, followed by german translation
  • 1. Présentation du matériel
  • 2. Trois boulettes disparaissent une à une pour réapparaitre sous chacun des gobelets
  • 3. Les boulettes voyagent d'un gobelet à l'autre
  • 4. Les boulettes voyagent à travers les gobelets
  • 5. Disparition éclair d'une boulette entre 2 gobelets
  • 6. Une boulette passe à travers la main et les gobelets
  • 7. Multiplication de boulettes - Final
  • Remarques
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 221
Peter Wilker Gegen den Strich rant on commercials in magic magazines, Genii
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 235
Peter Wilker (reviewer) Zeitgemässe und alternative Kartenzauberei by Jerry Sadowitz (written by Peter Duffie) Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 239
Peter Wilker (reviewer) Kettenschwindel by Mike Porstmann Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 241
Peter Wilker (reviewer) Mixtum Compositum by Herbert Paufler Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 242
Peter Wilker (reviewer) Meine drei besten Kartenroutinen by Punx Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 243
Paul Dessibourg Journée Magique à Genève on a magic event by the magic club of Geneva, Jean Garance, Pierre Naftule
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 245
Roberto Giobbi Voranzeige announcement of upcoming lecture in Basel with John Kennedy
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 246
Magischer Klub Sardona
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 247
Wir Gratulieren birthday wishes for Paul Maurer
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 247
Eine Zeitungsmeldung on a newspaper article on a scam in Geneva
Vol. 46 No. 5 1985 248
Paul Dessibourg (reviewer) Compte-Rende de la Journée "Borosko" 1985 on the Borosko-day in Geneva, Willy Peter, Claude Bercantal, Mamboury, Nesty, Pierre Haller, Claude Pahud, Roger Jaquet, André Rosinat, Nicola Cioffi, Philippe, Maestro & Rodalie, Jean Rigal, Jean Garance Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 249
Peter Wilker 60 Jahre Club des Magiciens Genève - 25 Jahre Präsident des CMG, Jean Garance on the 60 year celebration of the magic circle Geneva, and the 25th jubilee of the president Jean Garance
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 250
Willy "Tex Williams" Peter Magic Casino Degersheim on the Magic Casin o Degersheim, Retonio
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 252
Peter Wilker St. Gallen on the magic convention of the Club Ostschweizer Magier, Hobini, Erino, Rico Leitner, Graf Bobby, Alexander, Gradi-Wohlo, Karsten
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 254
Jochen Zmeck Geldschein in Zigarette idea for the cigarette switch
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 256
Paul Maurer Medium in Fünf Minuten medium in other room comes back and reveals chosen card and person who selected it, easy code
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 257
Roberto Giobbi Vier Münzen durch den Tisch ins Glas four coins penetrate table into glass, one by one, followed by french translation
Related to Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 262
Jean de Merry Le Coin de Jean de Merry: Encore le Sel! (Randolph) salt pour finish, balloon gimmick
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 282
Jean de Merry Faites-Le vous meme: Les balles eponges how to make sponge balls
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 284
Perkeo Mathemagische Randnotizen on math and magic
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 285
Perkeo Der Spiegel der Kleopatra prediction of chosen Tarot card, matrix lay-out
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 288
Peter Wilker (reviewer) Magie für Kinder on the books Birgitte Varga's Mein neues ganz geheimes Zauberbuch and Jochen Zmeck's Bellachini und die Eierfrau Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 291
Peter Wilker Rendez-Vous mit Brigitte on Brigitte Varga
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 294
Peter Wilker Jochen Zmeck portrait of Jochen Zmeck
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 299
Jacqueline Meier-Almeico Ich heisse Topsy on Almeico's dog
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 307
Peter Wilker Faits Divers various notes, David Berglas, Rolf Andra, K. Raudive, Kuda Bux, Bellachini, Mardoni
  • Ergänzung zu Seite 242
  • Ein Hinweis
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 307
Willy "Tex Williams" Peter In Memoriam on Roger Maring / Rodger's and Victor Marti Roig
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 310
Mutationen
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 311
Peter Wilker Rückschau on being the editor of Hokus Pokus for ten years
Vol. 46 No. 6 1985 313
Willy "Tex Williams" Peter Wichtige Mitteilung
Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 1
Paul Maurer Der neue Redaktor stellt sich vor on Paul Maurer being the new editor, followed by french translation
Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 2
Jean de Merry LA vie Magique à Genève on Jean Garance and the 60th anniversary of the magic circle in Geneva, Adolphe Blind, Oltamre, Pierre Peterson, Willy Peter, Claude Pahud, Pierre Francois Haller, Jean Salangros, Rob-Suvac, Pierre Naftule, Peter Wilker, Gil Mystère, Alberto Sitta, Coco, Eric et Karine, Pierre Jacot, Jo Patrick, Les Fairylands, Chu-Chin-Fu
Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 7
John Cornelius Le Coin de Jean de Merry: Apparition Eclair d'une Cigarette flash paper is lit and transforms into cigarette, paper to coin as variation
Also published here Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 10
Rolf Andra Oel + Wasser - Flott und mit perfektem Schluss Oil and Queens type, four Aces as kicker
Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 12
Paul Maurer Aus meiner Gagkiste gags, biting finger of assistant as in a sandwich, followed by french translation
Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 12
Karrell Fox Comedy Magic King with a red face for gag, followed by french translation
Also published here Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 14
Paul Maurer (reviewer) Das Kellentrick-Prinzip by Werner Mansfeld Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 16
Roberto Giobbi Im Prinzip ja, aber...: Kritik an Buchkritiken about the criticism of books
Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 17
Paul Maurer Magic Song a song about magic by Jerzy Stanek, Waldemar Gajewski and Z. Batko
Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 20
Mutationen
Vol. 47 No. 1 1986 23
Willy "Don Pedro" Aregger, Paul Maurer Baden - Jahreskongress des MRS vom 21. - 23. März on the Swiss magic convention, Werner Hornung, Fee Eleisa, Willy Peter, Harold Voit, Pedro Magie, Böttcher, Steve Bryan, Pino Pan, Roberto Giobbi, Christian Scherer, Mark Vincent, Louis Marino, Bert Rex, Pavel, Harold & Angelika, Belini, Danny Slide, Charismo, Telsino, Philius & Jane, Rico Leitner, Jean Garance, Ghelo, followed by french translation
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 25
Christoph Borer (reviewer) Gedanken und Eindrücke von der Close-Up Show in Baden on the close-up show in Baden, Pino Pan, Robero Giobbi, Christian Scherer, Mark Vincent Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 39
Paul Maurer Unser bisheriger Präsident Willy Peter nimmt Abschied on Willy Peter stepping back as president of the Swiss magic circle
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 41
Rico Leitner Unser neuer Präsident stellt sich vor: Rico Leitner on the new president of the Swiss magic circle, followed by french translation
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 43
Paul Maurer Pavel's Magie à Genève on Pavel's magic convention in Geneva, Claude Pahud, Jean de Merry, Almeico, Jim Pely, Devil, Jean-Pierre Hornecker, Ivan, Hop Pahud, Jean Rigal, Duraty, Tony Mantovini, Les Clauginos, Orsani & Martini
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 46
Jean de Merry Magie à Genève 1986 on Pavel's magic convention in Geneva, Mar Filippi, Jean-Philippe Pradel, Ivan, Hop Pahud, J.-F. Haller, Andé Annemasse, Rico Leitner, Peter Wilker, Duraty, Tony Mantovani, Jean Rigal, Devil, Almeico, Jims Pely, Jean-Pierre Hornecker, Les Clauginos, Orsani & Martina, Tiny Yann, Rob-Suvac
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 48
Olaf Spell Böblingen 10. + 11. + 12.1.'86 on the Magic Hands convention, Eric Eswin, Maurice Pierre, Jean Garance, Dai Vernon, Channin Pollock, Irène & Bill Larsen, Paul Daniels, Geoffrey Buckingham, Ali Bongo, Alberto Sitta, Manfred Thumm, Devlin, Shahid Malik, Bruno Rodrigues, Peter Heinz Kersten, Turrini, Dietrich Wolfram, Bob Little, Les Dorvils, Joel et Jill, Roletty, Paul + Jaremy, Javier + Ana, Petrick + Mia, Beltempo, Shimada, Duo Absolon, Fukai + Kimika, James Brandon, Lee Pee Ville, Peter Weyganda, Tony Binarelly, Eberhard Riese
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 52
Jochen Zmeck Rot-Grün Überraschung two decks, chosen card turns over in other deck, and they have changed places
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 56
Jochen Zmeck Ein Magisches Trio three packets are dealt and top cards remembered, deck is cut multiple times and performer finds selections
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 58
Jochen Zmeck ESP-Test using to ESP card sets
Variations Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 60
Philip T. Goldstein Le Coin de Jean de Merry: Une Dame "s'allonge" card is stretched
Related to Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 62
Roberto Giobbi Seminar-Voranzeige announcement of lecture by John Carney and Richard Sanders in Basel
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 64
Umfrage und Mitteilung des Magischen Clubs Bern
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 66
Mutationen
Vol. 47 No. 2 1986 67
Rico Leitner Kongress des Magischen Zirkels von Deutschland 8. - 11. Mai 1986 on the convention of the magic circle Germany, Eckhart Böttcher, Pavel, Lubor Fiedler, Roberto Giobbi, Dick Koornwinder, Erhard Liebenow, Boretti, Herbert Paufler, Klingsor, Alan Shaxon, Kellerhof, Hannes Höller, Abott, Thumm, Mephisto, Chapeau, Gerd Maron, Lev Blaha, Larry Parker, Johnny Hart, Safran & Kardamon, Bruno Rodrigues, Sylvia Diana, Jul & Jule, Alfredo, Lubor Fiedler, Juno, Thomas Vité, Eberhard Riese, Wittus Witt, Jan Forster, Ted Lesley, Fred van Thumm
Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 69
Rolf Andra Abraxas selection travels from one half to other and is found reversed, biddle trick variation
Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 73
Rolf Andra Graphologisches Mentalexperiment graphology experiment, several spectator writhe something on blank cards, one is selected and allocated to correctly
Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 75
Jonathan Pendragon Russisch Roulette Russian roulette with cups and an egg
Related to
  • Jonathan Pendragon's "Eggstraordinary" in "Genii" Nr. 9. March, 1986.
Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 76
Hans-Gerhard Stumpf Farb-Chips Mental four different colored chips in a box are dumped in spectator's hand, color is selected by choosing a card and corresponding chip is found missing in hand and back in box, with variation
  • Meine mental-magischen Farb-Chips
Inspired by
  • Jack Avis & Al Koran's "Poker-Chip-Chicanery"
Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 78
Mike Bornstein Le Coin de Jean de Merry: La carte qui traverse le foulard the card penetrates the silk and rises upwards
Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 82
Paul Maurer Aus meiner Gagkiste - ...und noch ein Gag! handkerchief fold, bra and cap
Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 84
(reviewer) Der Berner Bär meldet... on a show by the Magic Club Berne, Olaf Spell, Roberto Furegati, Berafini, Zoran Nikolin, Marnac, Pino Pan, Pythagoras, Almeico, Hans Meyer Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 89
Paul Maurer Mitteilungen on Werner Hornung
Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 90
Peter Wilker Zu verkaufen...
Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 91
Mutationen
Vol. 47 No. 3 1986 92
Rudolf "Rudelli" Fürrer Letzter Gruss an Albert Sala obituary of Bert Alas / Albert Sala
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 93
(reviewer) Eine nachträgliche Reminiszenz an Baden Christoph Borer, Walter Boeniger, pictures of Christian Scherer, Pino Pan, Mark Vincent, Roberto Giobbi Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 95
Paul Maurer Pot-Au-Feu on the John Carney lecture, Dondo Burghardo, Hermanion, Richard Sanders lecture, Paul Diamond lecture, Rolf Andra, Albert Sala, Ivan, Yrus, Joe Galabs, Johannes Held, Chris Maurer, Max Giebe, Kurt Baldrian, Die Magischen Zehn, Robert Kaldy-Karo, Doré, Santo & Monique, Salvano, Aremi, Pavel, Jacky Steel & Athene
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 98
Paul Diamond Linkin Pins Gag bent pins
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 101
Rolf Andra, Oscar Weigle Selbsttätige Wendung
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 109
Paul Maurer Max Giebe on Max Giebe
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 110
Max Giebe, Bert Gando Die Zufallskarte using 32 cards, card found at number, value of other card
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 113
Max Giebe Die Voraussage spectator cuts half and turns over, prediction of first reversed card
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 114
Hans-Gerhard Stumpf Ein richtiger 'Mental-Effekt' billet switch using an ink well
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 116
Nick Trost Le Coin de Jean de Merry: Comme le temps passe... Clock Trick
Related to Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 118
Paul Maurer (reviewer) Card Stories by Roberto Giobbi Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 121
Paul Maurer (reviewer) Die drei Zappzerapps by Christoph-Joachim Schröder Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 122
Vorschau on upcoming events
  • Deutsche Meisterschaften in Stuttgart
  • Hedonisten in Fribourg (Ammar, Daryl, Fleischer)
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 123
Ortsringe
  • Zauber-Ring Basel
  • Neues vom Ortsring Bern-Land
  • Neues vom Magischen Club Bern
    • 1. Neuer Präsident und neues Ehrenmitglied
    • 2. Neues Clublokal und neuer Versammlungstermin
    • 3. Apéritif
    • 4. 17. November 1986 abends reservieren!
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 126
Mutationen
Vol. 47 No. 4 1986 128
Paul Maurer (reviewer) Die Nacht der 1000 Wunder on Werner Hornung show in Zürich, Charly Miret, Max Reven & Coral, Ali Bongo, Susanna Sony Peer, Jan Maraux, Rikki and Nancy, Alan Shaxon & Anne, Otto Wessely & Crista, Edernac, Mr. Magree, Mc. Saimn, Ivan, Toni der Koch, Romano, Roberto, Maino, Chris & Paul, Belini, Horst Müller, Ponelli, Herrmannsdoerfer, Montana, Michiko, Eberhard Rises, Durowa, Rico Leitner Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 129
Johannes Held Deutsche Meisterschaften Vorentscheidungen convention in Stuttgart, Aldo Colombini, Eberhard Riese, Pat Page, Mr. Mango & Kiwi, Philius & Jane
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 133
Paul Maurer 31. Österreichischer Magierkongress Seefeld brief note on magic convention in Austria, Carmabo
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 134
Paul Maurer Pot-Au-Feu on soap bubble solutions, Ben Harris lecture, Waltini, Pedro Magie, Pavel's Topmagic Studio, Robert Kaldy-Karo & Doré, Marco Tempest & Martin
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 135
Paul Maurer Roberto Giobbi's USA-Reis on Roberto Giobbi in the US, Jerry Andrus, Roger Klause
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 144
Roberto Giobbi Zauberkunst in den USA on his trip to the US, Siegfried & Roy, Magic Castle, Rocco Silano, Jay Scott Berry, Vito Lupo, Pavel, Jerry Andrus, Stan Allen, Marvy & Carol Roy
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 145
Paul Maurer Pavel's USA Come Back on Pavel's shows and lectures in the US, followed by brief french translation
  • La conquête de l'Amérique par Pavel...
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 150
Jean de Merry Le Coni de Jean de Merry: Les livres... quoi de nouveau?
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 153
Jean de Merry (reviewer) For My Next Trick by Karrell Fox Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 153
Jean de Merry (reviewer) Conjuror's Optical Secrets by Sam H. Sharpe Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 154
Rolf Andra Eine perfekte Voraussage
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 156
Paul Maurer Aus meiner Gagkiste: Rechnen muss man können...! card on bottom of calculator
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 157
Frank Garcia, George Schindler ... und noch ein Gag! fingerprint presentation, with variation which is similar to Vernon's routine
  • Die fortgeschrittene Version
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 159
Hans-Gerhard Stumpf, Joe Tershay Gewöhnliches Ungewöhnliches und Neues match is ignited twice
  • Der sich zwei Mal entzündende Buchzünder
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 161
Mutationen
Vol. 47 No. 5 1986 164
Rico Leitner Ein Wort des Präsidenten on being president, Carambo, followed by french translation
  • Un mot du president
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 165
Werner Hornung dankt...
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 167
Durowa, Willy "Tex Williams" Peter Harold's Magic of Bavaria... (Zauberhaftes Bayern) on the magic convention in Germany, Harold Voit, Sir Henry & Miss Fantasia, Gaeton Bloom, Michael Ammar, Daryl Martinez, Dr. Peter Kersten, Al Goshman
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 168
Karo Pfundig War's on the magic convention Harolds Magic of Bavaria, Assan, Gaeton Bloom, Michael Ammar, Adam Fleischer, Daryl Martinez, Harold Voit, Dr. Peter Kersten, Al Goshman
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 170
Cherry Maxim (reviewer) Unterhaltung durch Verblüffung des MCB in Ostermundigen on a public show by the magic circle of Berne, Rolf Andra, Clemens Wilker, Roberto Furegati, Zoran Nikolin, Peter Mürner, Rolf Mayr, Marnac, Pythagoras, Jean Pierre, Ivan, Olaf Spell, Almeico Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 173
Peter Wilker (reviewer) Zauber-Variete - Eine magische Veranstaltung in Basel by Paul Maurer
on a public show by the magic circle of Basel, Cherry Maxim, Pollux, Jackie Steel, Mr. Magrée, Sven Maro, Charly Kadevi, Roberto Giobbi, Jean Garance
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 175
Paul Maurer Pot-Au-Feu on Oro, Martin Rutz, Durox, The Hedonists, Michael Ammar, Roberto Giobbi, Jean Garance, Jean-Pierre Nicod, Daryl, Pino Pan, Harold Voit, Silvano, Thomas, Markus, Gradi Wohlo, Rico Leitner, Romano, Yvonne, Bobby Tenaris, Jo Mobino, Christoph Borer, Jacky Steel & Athene, Jean Garance, Almeico, Tommy Wonder, Arsene Lupin, Marino, Magrée
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 180
Rolf Andra Die Schaltjahre erweitert selection is found and four Aces as kicker, calendar presentation
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 188
Paul Maurer Wir gratulieren on Hans-Gerhard Stumpf's birthday
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 189
Hans-Gerhard Stumpf Ein Bluff mit Münzen counting coins in an odd way but it adds up at the end, puzzle
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 190
Notbert "Clarisso" Solf, Paul Maurer Lolita small rings penetrate thumb
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 191
Jean de Merry Le Coin de Jean de Merry: Decoupage Bancaire piece of newspaper is cut to size of bill, then it changes into bill, flap
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 198
Roberto Giobbi (reviewer) Taschenspieler-Tricks by Wittus Witt Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 202
Oscar Weigle, Dieter K. Golf Nachruf auf Paul Curry translated and enhanced by Dieter Golf
Also published here
  • "The Linking Ring" Nr. 6, 1986.
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 204
Magische Vorschau on upcoming events
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 206
Mutationen
Vol. 47 No. 6 1986 207
Robi Schaer, Paul Maurer CZM trauert um Kirwin on Eduard Altenburger / Kirwin
Vol. 48 No. 1 1987 1
Paul Maurer Pot-Au-Feu on Alexander Adrion, Lili Foldes, Uri Geller, Mike Shiva, Paul Daniels Show, Robert Kaldy-Karo, André Heller, Macao, Yrus
Vol. 48 No. 1 1987 5
Bill Wagner, Rolf Andra Three Card Prediction three card prediction, one ahead and last one forced
Inspired by Vol. 48 No. 1 1987 11
Hans-Gerhard Stumpf, Manfred Albrecht Wir verbrennen den Schnee how to set snow on fire
Vol. 48 No. 1 1987 14
Arthur Setterington, Jean de Merry Le Coin de Jean de Merry: L'histoire de Jonas, le poisson rouge with fish presentation, and compass is opened to show picture of a bird cage as a kicker
Vol. 48 No. 1 1987 16
Walter "Waltini" Schällebaum Das Becherspiel ohne Kunstgriffe without sleights, different colored balls, one final load
Vol. 48 No. 1 1987 18
Paul Maurer Kartenspiel als Schnurstäbe deck with holes and two threads through them, one is cut then routine is similar to Chinese sticks , inventor unknown, see p. 78 for credits
Related to
  • Niklaus Mayer's "Das Kartenspiel anstelle der Schnurhölzer" in "Magie "1939.
Vol. 48 No. 1 1987 25
Seminar von Albertini im Zauberring Basel announcement of lecture by Albertini in Muttenz
Vol. 48 No. 1 1987 35
Mutationen
Vol. 48 No. 1 1987 36
Paul Maurer Congrès Suisse - Genève: 3-4-5 Avril 1987 on the magic convention in Geneva, Jean Garance's birthday
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 37
Roberto Giobbi (reviewer) Schweizer Seminaristen in der Schweiz - Ein Seminarzyklus des Zauberring Basel lecture reviews - Jean Garance - Albertini Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 38
Peter Wilker Tommy Wonder persönlich on Tommy Wonder
  • Der Werdegang
  • Tommy Wonder in Action
  • Das Becherspiel
  • Misdirection
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 41
Pino Pan Eindrücke vom 10. "The Magic Hands" Fachkongress on the Magic Hands convention, Al Gelnnan, Trevor Lewis, Ali Bongo, Domenico Dante, Karin & Günter, Rollo Bilance - Paul Morak, DeKims, Paul Daniels, Manfred Thumm, Howard Hale, Jan Paymans, Jupiter, Rocco Silano, Kurt Freitag, Jonny Johnston, Joro, Dani Lary, Chun-Chin-Fu, Haraldini, Topper Martyn, Hans Moretti, Les Cattarius, Richard Ross & Veronique, Fred Robby, Ali Bongo, Pierre Jacques, Carambo, Dondo Burghardo, Kohl & Co., Double Faces, The Great Fiasko, David Berglas
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 46
Paul Maurer Pot-Au-Feu on Fred Bossie, balloon penetration, Uri Geller, Magic Christian, Rolf Andra, Gasbor, Roberto Giobbi, Albertini, Thomas, Chris Maurer, Karo & Doré, Kurt Freitag
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 51
Rolf Andra Meine doppelte Vouraussage mit Riesenkarten double prediction, using a normal and a jumbo deck
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 60
Aldo Colombini Le Coin de Jean de Merry: Les ballons multiples jumbo magic wand routine for children adapted to balloons, as Fabian
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 62
Reinhard Müller Hamman-Zähl-Lose "Öl und Damen" oil and Queens
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 64
Rico Leitner CML - Erfreuliches aus dem Tessin on the magic club from Lugano, Oro, Durowa, Ghelo, Galaxy, Inidouh, Ivano, Ezio, Stiven, Cloclos, Maxis, Hary, Soslan, Mago Manu followed by french and Italian translation
  • Des nouvelles rejouissantes du Tessin
  • Buone notizie dal Ticino
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 67
Magische Vorschau on upcoming events, Hornung Show "Die Nacht der 1000 Wunder"
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 74
Gratulation on Louis Marino's birthday
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 77
Paul Maurer Berichtigungen Ergänzungen on Jacky Steel & Athene Radas
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 77
Mutationen
Vol. 48 No. 2 1987 78
Christoph Borer Congrès Suisse de l'Illusion - Genève: 3-4-5 Avril 1987 on the Swiss magic convention in Geneva, Jean-Pierre Nicod, Aurelio Paviato, Roberto Giobbi, Al Goshman, Jean Salangros, Jean Garance, Pierrot et Colombine, Jean Garin, Domenico Dante, Arsène Lupin, Jean Merlin, Joel et Jill, The Great Maharadja
  • Close Up Gala (3.4.87)
  • Gala International (4.4.87)
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 81
Jean de Merry Congrès Suisse de l'Illusion - Genève: 3-4-5 Avril 1987 on the Swiss magic convention in Geneva, the Professeur Magicus / Adolphe Blind collection, Santoni, Rico Leitner, Jean Garance, Jean-Pierre Nicod, Aurelio Paviato, Roberto Giobbi, Al Goshman, Jean Salangros, Magic Hands, Pavel, Alberto Sitta, Almeico, Jean Merlin, Jambo, Blendini, Carambo, Pierre Naftule, Pierrot et Colombine, Jean Garin, Domenico Dante, Arsène Lupin, Jean Merlin, Joel et Jill, The Great Maharadja
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 87
Peter Wilker Ljubljana - Kongress der jugoslawischen Zauberer on the magic convention in Ljubljana, Wladimir Mikek
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 92
Rolf Huber Jahreskongress '87 der "Magischen Nordlichter" e.V. in Hamburg on the magic convention in Hamburg, Jan Maraux, Manuel Muerte, Punx, Hegimada, Christoph Joachim Schröder, Johmeidü, Dondo Burghardo, followed by french translation
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 95
Olaf Spell "Traumschiff" Zauber on performing on a cruise ship
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 99
Paul Maurer Pot-Au-Feu on Waltini, Al Bertini, Walter Boeniger, Yrus, Olaf Spell, Leni Rehm, Pascal, soap bubble solution, Hansrudolf Suter, Carambo, Almeico, Zoran Nikolin, Petrick. & Mia, Wilker's Magische Blätter, Kaldy-Karo
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 103
Paul Maurer, Jean de Merry Jean de Merry - Magicien, Ventriloque et Auteur Magique biographical notes on Jean de Merry, french and german
  • Porträt eines Magiers, Bauchredners und Autors magischer Spezialwerke
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 109
Jean de Merry Le Coin de Jean de Merry: Vien de paraitre on Claude Rix's pearl routine
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 114
Paul Maurer The Match-Maker one of eight cards is selected with wind-up toy, prediction in envelope, same eight cards, selection with different back
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 114
Pascal Pendeln on the pendulum, pendulum in bottles
Related to Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 120
Reinhard Müller ESP-Test using to ESP card sets
Inspired by Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 123
Christoph Borer (reviewer) New Wave Close Up by Thomas HierlingRelated to Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 124
Roberto Giobbi (reviewer) Ottokar Fischer: Hofzinsers Kartenkünste by Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser (written by Ottokar Fischer) Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 125
Werner Hornung, Fee Eleisa Europa Zauber Festival - Die Nacht der 1000 Wunder on the upcoming shows in Zürich
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 128
Mutationen
Vol. 48 No. 3 1987 130
Data entered by Lorenz Schär, February 2021.