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
Cover photograph
Creators Title Comments & References Issue Year Page Categories
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey, M. Odin Und nochmals: Der Eiersack switching egg bag, so it can be examined
Vol. 14 No. 5 1953 140
Dr. William Weyeneth Neue Verbesserung beim Seiltrick using a wand to load extra piece
Vol. 14 No. 5 1953 141
Dr. William Weyeneth Neuste Magische Erfindung gag
Vol. 14 No. 5 1953 142
Walter Behm Zahlen-Forcieren two ways to force a four-digit number
  • with dice
  • with bills
Vol. 14 No. 5 1953 142
Walter Behm Eine tolle Sache using cross sum of cut pile
Vol. 14 No. 5 1953 146
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Praktische Winke method to produce a burning match, matchbook as card stand and simple construction for a pull, see page 154 for illustrations
Vol. 14 No. 5 1953 147
Oscar H. Paulson Geld Zählen two coins travel to fifteen coins held by spectator, with strange counting principle
Also published here
  • in "Trix"
Vol. 14 No. 5 1953 148
Valentino Graziadei Die Berührte Karte location of card which was only touched, counting and key card
Vol. 14 No. 5 1953 149
Valentino Graziadei Eine Überraschung deck is cut and card remembered, then cards are dealt in four piles
Vol. 14 No. 5 1953 151
Hans "Severus" Ernst Beckerelli-Gedenkfeier commemoration of Jean Beckerelli in St. Gallen 1953, Eiberle, Oscarelli, Albinotti, Ben Karo, Edoardo, Brunori, Paini, Sasso, Olaf Spell, Old Brecht, Bucheli, Man-Tho, Eperny
Vol. 14 No. 6 1953 153
Emilio Eiberle Ansprache zur Beckerelli-Gedenkfeier "Anprache", speech of the Beckerelli commemoration
Vol. 14 No. 6 1953 156
Dr. William Weyeneth Mit einer Karte... spectator and performer put packet in pocket and last cards removed are selections
Vol. 14 No. 6 1953 157
Dr. William Weyeneth Blitzartige Verdoppelung eines Seidentuches doubling of a silk
Vol. 14 No. 6 1953 159
Dr. William Weyeneth Das Hohelied des Eiersackes presentation
Vol. 14 No. 6 1953 159
Dr. William Weyeneth Enzyklopaedie der Mikromagie! recommendation of Eperny books
Vol. 14 No. 6 1953 162
Dr. William Weyeneth Praktische Winke using sticky Duoplast on pocket watch to get duplicate billet
Vol. 14 No. 6 1953 162
Magisches aus aller Welt on Vermeyden, Louis Tummers, Hamburg, Crochet, Werry, Fred Kaps, William Lersen, Sphinx, Zina Bennett
Vol. 14 No. 6 1953 163
Dr. William Weyeneth Gerd Maron in der Börsebar, Zürich! Gerd Maron performing in Zürich
Vol. 14 No. 6 1953 164
Dr. William Weyeneth Zum Neuen Jahr new year speech
Vol. 15 No. 1 1954 165
Kongress 1954 announcement for convention in Zürich 1954
Vol. 15 No. 1 1954 166
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey (reviewer) Neue Bücher! by Walter "H.W. Tagrey" Sperling
on Walter Sperling's "Zaubern mit Karten"
Vol. 15 No. 1 1954 166
Dr. William Weyeneth Ein Trick aus dem Zufall geboren using lionleum on pad
Vol. 15 No. 1 1954 167
Dr. William Weyeneth Der Wunderknoten im Seil! knot is made over ring, ends held by spectator, different method
Related to Vol. 15 No. 1 1954 168
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Falsche Bezeichnung der Zauberkunst on the reputation of magic, Leist-Bernini
Vol. 15 No. 1 1954 170
Dr. William Weyeneth Praktische Winke - Zinkung der Karten für Kurzsichtige! method to mark cards, chloroform
Vol. 15 No. 1 1954 172
Bob Evison Humor-Hypnose piercing a person's head with a sword, under handkerchief, only images
Also published here Vol. 15 No. 1 1954 173
Vorstandssitzung v. 28.11.53. on the annual board meeting of the Swiss magic circle held in 1953
Vol. 15 No. 1 1954 174
Carl "J. N. Teroga" Schnetzer Zaubervorstellung Basel on a public show of the magic circle Basel in 1953
Vol. 15 No. 1 1954 176
Hauptversammlung MRS in Biel announcement of annual meeting of the Swiss magic circle
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 165
Schweiz. Zauberkunst in St. Gallen on the cancellation of the Beckerelli commemoration in 1954
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 165
Eperny, Wien on Charly Epernys stage jubilee
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 166
Willi Faster An den Magischen Ring der Schweiz invitation to the magic convention in Triberg, Germany
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 167
Dr. William Weyeneth Praktische Winke three cards are divined, tearing corner off
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 168
Dr. Stanley Jaks Ein Experiment mit einer Zeitung cross sum of date of a coin and value of card are added to select page
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 169
Dr. Stanley Jaks Al Bakers Prophecy one out of eight cards is chosen, value leads to selection, everything was predicted
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 170
Dr. Stanley Jaks "Oskar findet die Karte" card selected by cutting and counting cross sum, selection is found by spelling a sentence, over phone
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 171
Nachrichten aus Wien obituary of Paul Dienst
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 171
Auguste Errien Die Befreiung der Karte deck and two wooden disks with hole in center are threaded with ribbon, selection rises and penetrates ribbon
Also published here
  • in "Miro"
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 172
Walter Behm Allerlei mit Karten story trick, four Aces are produced during the routine
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 175
Uni-Spik-Wosko on P. de Biran
Vol. 15 No. 2 1954 176
Dr. William Weyeneth Hauptversammlung Biel: 27./28. März 1954 on the general assembly of the Swiss magic circle in Biel, Edoardo, Maxwell, Enrico, Bucheli, Borosko, Thomas, Faster, Holdenries, Pop, Rudolf Hägler, Peter Wilker, Engelbert Bütler, Ronald Wohl, Robertus,El Achim, Najaros, Olaf Spell, Nussbaumer, Willana, Sasso, Jean Fernand, Old Brecht, Sandoz, Schürch, Rebmann, Kalanag, Eperny, Oscarelli
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 177
Walter Behm Etwas für Billardball-Manipulationen two color changes and tip for better grip
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 181
Ein Gruss aus dem Orient on Carlo Corini performing in Tehran
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 182
Die Basler haben die Augen offen! on Carl Tschan
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 183
Der MRS-Vorstand on Stefan Rebmann, Charly Schürch, Kalanag, Faster, Corini, Jaks
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 183
Adriano Vaz Velho Neue Gedankenübertragung mittels Telephon one of twelve cards is divined by assistant over phone
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 184
Walter Behm Es ist immer die zwölfte! automatic placement and crosses made with cards, equivoque elimination
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 186
Magischer Kongress Triberg announcement for german convention
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 187
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Darf ich das neue Ehrenmitglied Kalanag vorstellen? on Kalanag becoming a honorary member of the Swiss Magic Circle
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 188
Aus aller Welt on Müllerano, Kalanag & Gloria, magic circle Vienna, Sorcar, Pik Dame, Magisches Magazin, Magische Welt, Presti, Bialla, Club de Magiciens de Genève, Rezvani, Rieth
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 189
Elbe Elbe's Ballontrick selections appear in chosen ballon, without apparatus
Also published here
  • in "Trollkarlen" Nr. 31, 1953.
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 192
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Der verschwindende Spazierstock ideas for the vanishing cane
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 194
Der Kopf des Chinesen head of burnt match jumps off
Vol. 15 No. 3 1954 195
Samiro Das "Camel" als Wüstenwanderer camel on cigarette box moves
Also published here
  • in "Trollkarlen"
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 21
Vermehrtes magisches Leben im Ortsring Zürich on the magic circle of Zürich
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 189
Stefan Rebmann Liebe Magier des In- & Ausland announcement of convention held in Zürich 1954
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 198
Walter Behm Neue Gedankenübertragung mittels Telefon apparently calling a random person
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 199
Dr. William Weyeneth Ein Zettelzerreisstrick using sticky glue on hand to steal center piece
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 201
Zum Kongress 1954 in Zürich! on the convention in Zürich 1954, Graf X
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 201
Dr. William Weyeneth Magischer Ausflug des MRS on a meeting of members of the Swiss magic circle, Tschan, Rolf Andra, Borgeaud, Oscarelli
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 202
Carl "J. N. Teroga" Schnetzer Zauber-Ring Basel on public shows of the magic circle Basel, Tschanelly, Spell, André, Hemaris, Chery Maxim, Teroga, Rolf Andra, Taroh
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 203
Ein reisendes Zaubertheater on public shows organized by the Swiss magic circle
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 204
Charly Schürch Mysterium der 3 Tassen various news, Hanussen, Rinoldi, Axel Hellstroem
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 204
Various news and annoucements magic festival in Basel, international convention in London, national convention in Groeningen, Fickenwirt, Pik Dame, Die Magie, Die Zauberkunst, Paul Sterr, G. Gloria, Kalanag & Gloria, Magische Welt, Hans Berchtold, Brunori, Borosco
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 206
Larry Becker Der ambitiöse Ring ring penetrates knotted rope, cut and restored rope
Also published here
  • in "Genii" Nr. 11.
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 209
Dr. William Weyeneth 30 Jahre Zauberer on the stage jubilee of Maxwell / Max Lüthy
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 212
Dr. William Weyeneth Praktische Winke tip for loading bill in lemon, when lemon is inside pocket
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 212
Abschied on Hans Joos moving to South Africa
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 212
Walter Behm Die Magische Lotterie with three envelopes, with stand
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 213
Aberglaube in Paris u. Amerika on superstition in Paris and the USA
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 214
Die Armbanduhr watch vanishes from handkerchief and appears back on arm, basically Oswald Williams' "Watch your Watch"
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 216
Najaros La Prestidigitation en Suisse Romande on the magic scene in the french speaking part of Switzerland
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 217
Najaros Le Club de Magiciens de Neuchatel founding of the magic circle of Neuchatel in 1950
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 218
Najaros Un Bon Truc Pour Forcer Une Couleur A Choix Sur Quatre forcing a coulor with a grid
Inspired by
  • a method in Annemann's "202 Methods o Forcing"
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 219
Najaros Dernières Publications En Francais newest french books and magazines
Vol. 15 No. 4 1954 220
Hans "Severus" Ernst Schweiz. Kongress der Magie 1954 on the Swiss national convention in Zürich 1954, Dr. Holderried, Weyeneth, Oscarelli, Thoma, Old Brecht, Behm, Olaf Becher, Eduardo Marino & Rino, Graf X, Albinotti, Al Hakim, Jemes, Hans Meier, Ernst Müllhaupt, Willy Faster, Oltramare, Javier de Plandolit, Aage Rassmussen
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 221
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Wettbewerb contest
Related to Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 225
Kongress International 1955 on the FISM 1955 being in Amsterdam instead of London
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 227
Neues aus unserem Verband on Weyeneth, Nussbaumer, magic circle Basel, Maxwell, Eduardo, Graf X
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 227
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Notizen vom Redaktionstisch on Magicus, Magie, Kalanag, Magisches Magazin, Kurt Volkmann, Areny Plandolit, Rolf Andra
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 229
Hans Trunk Die beste & billigste Kartenkassette der Welt card box made from cigarette box
Related toAlso published here
  • in "Aladin"
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 231
Larry Becker Ringo ring knotted on silk, ring appears on finger
Also published here
  • in "Genii" September, 1954.
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 232
Dr. William Weyeneth Ein Hellsehtrick famous people are named and written on pieces of paper by performer, one is selected and divined
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 232
Emil Thoma Brief aus München on Martin Kopp, Oktoberfest, Swiss magic convention in Zürich, Graf X, Oltramare, Willi Faster
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 234
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Die Magische Streichholzschachtel matchbox drawer turns over
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 239
Fritz Porupka Das Würfelwunder sympathetic dice, one die in tube has same number on top as rolled die
Also published here
  • in "Aladin"
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 240
Najaros A Propos de Cuttat on Francois Cuttat / Isma Visco , Borosko, Sauty
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 242
Najaros Allo les Welches!!
Vol. 15 No. 5 1954 244
Generalversammlung MRS Basel announcement for the general assembly of the Swiss magic circle in 1955 in Basel
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 245
Grosses Festival des Magic Circle London announcement of convention in London 1955
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 245
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Die billigste Kartenkassette der Welt on Weyeneth predating Hans Trunk, see references
Related to Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 246
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Wettbewerb Weihnacht 1954 answers to quiz
Related to Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 246
Dr. William Weyeneth (reviewer) Symphonie der Asse by Rolf Andra Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 249
Spende an unsere Bibliothek
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 249
Fernsehübertragung aus Baden-Baden response of Swiss TV station why magic program from Germany was not aired
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 249
Cortini on the passing of Cortini, brief
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 249
Prof. Melachini-Caligari about his birthday and being the oldest active German magician, with picture
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 249
Der internationale Kongress 1955 news of the FISM convention 1955 in Amsterdam
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 250
Magischer Zirkel Südbaden brief note on the formation of the magic club in Freiburg, Germany
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 250
Kalanag brief note on Kalanag performing in Lyon
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 250
Dr. William Weyeneth Various notes on Hans Ernst, Stanley Jaks, Oscarelli, Jean de Merry
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 251
Dr. William Weyeneth Neue Kombination mit einem Musty Daumen paper ribbon changes to confetti in closed fist
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 251
Charly Eperny Die Bezweifelte Behauptung cards placed on stand, silk with image of selection is produced
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 252
Najaros Au Club des Magiciens de Neuchatel news of the magic circle of Neuchatel, Roger Lambelet, Karton
Vol. 15 No. 6 1954 255
Generalversammlung MRS general assembly of the Swiss magic circle in Basel, Kalanag, Oscar Rey, Willi Faster, Weyeneth, Tschanelly, with annual report of the president
Vol. 16 No. 1 1955 257
Dr. William Weyeneth, Helmut "Kalanag" Schreiber Kalanag wird interviewt
Vol. 16 No. 1 1955 262
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey (reviewer) ... und nun die Galavorstellung on public show in Basel, Werner Wirth, Rolf Andra, Edoardo, Willana, Polux Wano, Tschanelli Vol. 16 No. 1 1955 264
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Bücher und Zeitungen books and other news, Fritz Mertens, Club Magico Italiano, Magie, Aladin, Melachini, Willana, MArcello, Gillanos, MAxwell, Edoardo
Vol. 16 No. 1 1955 267
Dr. Stanley Jaks Ein Kartentrick aus New York
Vol. 16 No. 1 1955 269
Enzyklopädie der Mikromagie brief note on books by Charly Eperny
Vol. 16 No. 1 1955 269
Walter Behm Geliehen prediction of card, business card in envelope, envelope placed on pile
Vol. 16 No. 1 1955 270
Dr. William Weyeneth Unglaubliches Fingerspitzengefühl deck in hat, performer finds Aces
Vol. 16 No. 1 1955 272
Es tagt in Frankreich on banning public hypnotism in France
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 6
Jules D'Hotel Eine kitzlige, zuckersüsse Sache lifting pile of sugar cubes, bar bet
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 272
Dr. William Weyeneth Oscarelli 65 on Oscarelli's birthday
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 272
Eine Dame wird in 2 Teile zerschnitten! picture of person is placed inside an envelope and apparently cut into two
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 272
Magier-Treffen in Olten announcement of magic meeting in Olten 1955
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 273
Magic Circle Festival, London brief reports on magic convention in London by Vermeyden and Willy Faster
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 274
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Gala-Vorstellung in Basel on Willy Faster
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 274
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Marietta Morgand performing in Basel and Zürich
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 275
Kalanag à Lyon brief note on Kalanag performing in Lyon
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 275
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Fernsehen und Wir on performing on TV, Old Brecht
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 276
Die verhexte Düte silk vanishes in bag
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 278
R. W. Ricarda Magia Blanca names of three selections appear on blank cards
Also published here
  • in "Aladin"
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 279
Dr. William Weyeneth Vortrag zu den Reisvasen patter for rice bowls
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 280
Magisches Fest in Luzern convention report, Nussbaumer, Schmid, Schürch, Weyeneth, Grogg, Wipf, Bütler, Wilker
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 281
Dr. William Weyeneth Auszeichnung am Amateurfestival on Old Brecht and Edoardo competing at artists competition
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 281
Walter Behm Ein verblüffendes Kartenfinden
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 282
Dr. William Weyeneth Eine Geschmacklosigkeit rant on not greeting people correctly on stage
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 283
Rolf Andra Ihr Wunsch ist mir Befehl... several cards are chosen all of named suit
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 284
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Der Schweiz. Beobacheter, Basel on an article about Grabuno
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 285
Najaros L'anneau qui s'échappe rubber band puzzle, freeing it without letting go of it
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 286
Najaros Une anecdote certifiée authentique de Najaros patter idea for silk production
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 287
Y aviez-vous pensé? idea for ropes with magnets
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 288
Najaros La chronique romande on Pierre Cartas
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 288
A. Flotiront (reviewer) Gala Magique à Bienne report of public show of the magic circle Biel at Théeatre de Poche, Willana, Marcello, Jémès, Wirth von Kaenel Gillanos, Roger-Alain, Edoardo, Wirz Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 289
Najaros Belles Occasions announcement
Vol. 16 No. 2 1955 290
Weltkongress 1955 announcement of FISM convention in Amsterdam
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 291
Dr. William Weyeneth Mexican Turn-Over auf neue Art using a double facer, as prediction
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 292
Dr. William Weyeneth Magiertreffen in Olten 12. 6. 55 on convention of Swiss magic circle in Olten, Tschanelli, Bühler, Willy Faster, Olaf Spell, Nussbaumer, Ron Wohl, Oscarelli
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 293
Various news on Salminen, Vilman & Wally
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 294
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Magische Rundschau on a convention in Linz, Reinhard Rohnstein, Cercle Magiciens de Genève, Stursa, Axel Hellstroem, Kalanag & Gloria
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 295
Max Bühler Constanze - die jüngste Zauberkünstlerin am Varieté on Constanze, Trikson
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 297
Charly Eperny brief note on Eperny's birthday
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 297
Peter Wilker Ursache und Wirkung three problems posed, as competition
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 298
Gustl Schieb Mein Tituba Trick pegasus page from chosen magazine, to nest of envelopes which were checked before
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 300
Dr. William Weyeneth Ein amüsanter Tisch-Scherz bar bet, turning over a card without touching it, apparently by "Musti"
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 305
Rolf Andra X+1 Ein Kartentrick card and number remembered, performer puts selection inside pocket
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 306
Walter Behm Indische Seiltricks on various methods of the Indian rope trick
Vol. 16 No. 3 1955 308
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Der Weltkongress in Amsterdam detailed report on FISM Amterdam 1955
Vol. 16 No. 4 1955 311
Wichtigste Beschlüsse der Delegiertenversammlung der F.I.S.M. resolutions at general assembly of FISM 1955
Vol. 16 No. 4 1955 320
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey (reviewer) Das St. Galler Festival der Magier report on publish show in St. Gallen, Piet Forton (Benjamino), Rigoletto, Pollux, Salivari, Olaf, Rolf Andra, Cherry Maxim, Die 3 Luzerner, Signor Canteforte, J.N. Teroga, Willy Faster, Wirth von Kaenel Vol. 16 No. 4 1955 321
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Aus alles Welt on Nils Simonson, Punx, Joos, Leeming, Oltramare, Allan, Willane, Victor Farelli
Vol. 16 No. 4 1955 326
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Der Italienische Nationale Kongress 1955 in Venedig on the national convention in Italy 1955, Willy Faster, Felice Bassani, Schaffer, Alberto Sitta, Karton, Blumen, Sitta, Maggi, Giglio, De Mario, D'Anzi
Vol. 16 No. 4 1955 329
Jules "Borosko" Sautebin Grosses Zaubertheater zu verkaufen advertisement, Borosko selling his theatre and illusion
Vol. 16 No. 4 1955 333
Marfini tritt in Finnland auf on Marfini performing in Finnland
Vol. 16 No. 4 1955 334
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Ich habe Sorcar gesehen!!! detailed report on Sorcar copying Kalanag
Vol. 16 No. 5 1955 335
Dr. Stanley Jaks Brief aus New York letter from New York, Sali-Sali, Frakson, Ballantine, Jay Marshall, Roy Benson, Marvin Roy, Milbourne Christophe, Channing Pollock, Blackstone, Dunninger
Vol. 16 No. 5 1955 346
Dr. Stanley Jaks, Peter Warlock Prediction one of three face-down cards is selected, initials written on back and put back in the deck, card turns over and is predicted
Vol. 16 No. 5 1955 348
Oesterreichische Magier treffen sich in Linz on magic convention in Linz, Ernst Lechner, Droen, Tayler, Henk Vermeyden, De Mario, Zuleger
Vol. 16 No. 5 1955 351
Willi Faster (reviewer) On the Festival der Zauberer in Luxenburg report of public show in Luxemburg, Phao Yan Tiong, Courcelles, Ritany, Loar, Dagbert, Hellstroem, Corinag & Indra, Marconic, Reni Hemeri, Rene Breckler & Partner Vol. 16 No. 5 1955 353
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Voranzeige announcement of general assembly 1956 in Lucerne
Vol. 16 No. 5 1955 354
Dr. William Weyeneth Kalanag in Zürich Kalanag performing in Hallenstadion Zürich
Vol. 16 No. 5 1955 355
Alfred Schilling, Hans-Gerhard Stumpf Unser Lichtertrick candles in box change into silks
Vol. 16 No. 5 1955 356
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Die letzte Nummer des Hokus-Pokus 1955
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 359
Lebensretter on Engelberg Bütler saving the life of a boy
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 359
Réni Hémeri Der wandernde Knoten traveling knot, four silks
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 360
Jolly E. Erikson Jolly Skullocation using Skullocation with a living and dead test
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 360
I. Mentalmagie zu Zweien verbal code for playing cards
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 361
Burlesco 2. Telepathie mit einer Schiefertafel code for 32 cards, ways of holding slate
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 364
Max Andrews Silcolor silk vanishes and appears knotted between two other silks in glass, repeated with other silk
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 368
Jimmy Flowers Der Zaubersoldat figure of soldier travels from one house to another
Also published here
  • in "De Magier"
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 370
Tricks mit Duoplast ideas with Duoplast, sticky magic with pencil, matched and cards
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 374
Max "Arcanus" Schybol Würfelkombination multiple phase routine
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 375
Walter Behm Auch ein Rot-Schwarz-Kartenkunststück one phase
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 379
Dr. William Weyeneth Vortrag zum "Chüngeli-Trick" patter for sponge rabbit routine
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 380
Dr. William Weyeneth Eine reizvolle Idee zur Eröffnung des "Chüngeltricks" opener for sponge rabbit routine, animated matchbox
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 382
Rolf Andra, Dr. Reinhard Rohnstein Ein 4-As-Trick Aces through table cloth
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 383
Dr. William Weyeneth Neues Simsalabim mit einer Daumenspitze bill appears in Christmas Cracker
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 385
Hans Friedrich, Rolf Andra Eidetik card named at called out number, repeated
Vol. 16 No. 6 1955 385
Dr. William Weyeneth Zum Geleit 1956
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 387
Magiertreffen in Olten announcement of convention in Olten 1956
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 387
(reviewer) Festival des MRS in Luzern on a show in Lucerne 1956, Marfini, Dr. Salivary, Signor Canteforte, Tschanelli, Cherry Maxim, Teroga, Mister X, Pollux, Olaf Spell, Rolf Andra, Old Brecht Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 388
Max Bühler Protokoll der Generalversammlung 1956 protocol of the general assembly of the Swiss magic circle, Tschanelli, Grogg, Oscarelli, Sandoz, Schürch, Wipf, Rolf Andra
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 390
Helmut "Kalanag" Schreiber Wir werden sie nicht vergessen... on the passing of several magicians, John Gambling, Ralph W. Read, Rudolf Rieth, Cecil Lyle, Cortini, Wilba, Dante, Reinhard Rohnstein, John Olms, Richard Röhl, Ingo, Balton, Dorini, Victor Farelli
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 392
Franz Holl Der Spiegel als Hellseher three spectators select object while performer is outsider, divination of each, using playing cards
Also published here
  • in "Aladin"
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 396
Wo sie sind und was sie machen on Rolf Hansen, Kalanag & Gloria, Jules Vinson, Henk Vermeyden, Martine Schneider, Werner Nussbaumer, Jaks, Areny Plandolit, Viggo Jahn, Melachini, Stuller-Bosco
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 397
Reinhold Woda Die Seil-Zigarette piece of rope changes to cigarette
Also published here
  • in "Aladin"
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 399
Dr. William Weyeneth Neuer Karten-Effekt adding keycard to deck, using magnets on body
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 400
Rolf Andra Zweimal vier Asse do as I do type, using eight cards each, Aces end up together
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 401
Dr. William Weyeneth, Rolf Andra Ein reizender kleiner Gag sucker type stop trick, miniature card of selection on first finger
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 403
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Magische Notizen on the magic circle Zürich, magic circle Saalfeld, on a card cheater, Grand Festival International 1956, Borra, magic circle Sweeden, convention in Nürnberg, Edoardo, La Magia Moderna, new members of the Swiss magic circle, library
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 404
Dr. William Weyeneth Oscarelli im Ehehimmerl brief not on the wedding of Oscar Rey
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 408
Eine reizende Fingerhut-Sache thimble penetrates silk
Also published here
  • in "Linking Ring"
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 409
Najaros Un tour de carte: Le point de pique qui passe d'une carte sur une autre! picking of the pip type, Five changes to a Four and Two two a Three
Vol. 17 No. 1 1956 410
Das Magiertreffen in Olten brief convention report, April 29, 1956 in Olten, Kalanag, Oscarelli
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 411
Wichtige Daten announcements of magic events
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 412
Magisches aus aller Welt on Kalanag & Gloria, Axel Hellstroem, Mariette Morgand, Olaf Becher / Marvelli jr., Henk Vermeyden
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 413
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Korrespondenzen on Marfini, Luzerner Trio, Nussbaumer, Schürch, Schmid, magic circle Linz
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 414
Neues aus D.D.R. on Zauberkunst
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 415
Hans-Gerhard Stumpf Der schwimmende Zucker sugar cube swims in coffee and sinks on command
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 415
Spanien brief note on Areny de Plandolit and SEI
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 415
Frankreich brief note on Jean Boullet
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 415
Unser Kassier meldet sich brief not on magic circle Switzerland
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 416
Telegramm aus Zürich brief note on reorganization of magic circle Zürich
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 416
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey On meeting Borra
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 416
Ein Magisches Matiné im Ronacher in Wien on a show in Vienna, Hans Trunk, Egon Feiner, Willy Seidl, Otto de Sakag
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 417
Ein phänomenaler Trick on Werner Wirth
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 417
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Mit dieser Karte... on the introduction of a member card of the Swiss magic circle
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 418
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey News from different countries on Tricks, Toni Stursa, Hans Trunk, Ravelli, Orleans, magic circle Sweeden, Vampire Club London, Sorcar
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 419
Rolf Andra Zwei Karten zeigen sich magisch performer's and spectator's selections are found, cards are reversed in small packets
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 422
Professor Melachini-Caligari Brief aus dem Norden Jacks are found with named numbers and their cross sum, Queens and Kings appear by other named numbers
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 423
Otto "Sasso" Lutz Sasso biographical notes
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 426
Otto "Sasso" Lutz Das versilberte Seidentuch silk turns into coins, with wand
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 427
Otto "Sasso" Lutz Eine kleine Sache von grosser Wirkung gag with matches
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 427
Otto "Sasso" Lutz Die magische Post silk vanishes in box, mail box presentation
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 429
Otto "Sasso" Lutz Einmal anders gag with candle, removing wick and igniting it on candle
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 430
Max Bühler Das Verhältnis des Amateurs zum Berufskünstler on going to the variete instead of the cinema to save the artists
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 430
Neue Ideen aus magischer Literatur brief notes
  • gag with tie
  • idea by D'Hotel, glass behind bottle ?
  • stain on card becomes smaller, multiple transformation of cards
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 432
Das Finale cigarette transforms to paper with "finale" written on it
Also published here
  • in "Triks"
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 433
Zigarette verwandelt sich in Zauberstab cigarette changes into wand
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 434
Eine Taube erscheint gag of appearing dove in bag, feathers appear
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 434
Niberco Seidentücher wechseln die Plätze silks in tubes transpose
Also published here
  • in "Journal Prestigitation"
Vol. 17 No. 2 1956 434
Der Nürnbergerkongress des M.Z.v.D convention report of gathering in Nürnberg, Kaps, Sitta, Marconick, Pollux, Edoardo, Weyeneth, Ilico, Musty
Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 411
Dr. William Weyeneth (reviewer) Kartenmagie by Rolf Andra Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 416
Dr. William Weyeneth (reviewer) Künstler Festival in Wil brief report of public show, Willi Faster, Oscarelli, Thoma, Pollux, Wirz Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 417
Rolf Andra Eine neue As-Formation finding four Aces twice, spectator makes several decision
Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 419
Corvello Mental-Chips chips with numbers on each side, divination of total and sum prediction
Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 420
Rolf Andra Ein offener Brief
Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 421
Dir. Hans Trunk, Wien
Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 422
Salwaro Leitkarten various locator cards, key cards
Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 424
Albert "Marfini" Marfurt Marfini erzählt on article in "Schweizerspiegel" on Marfini
Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 425
Taroh Lampenfieber on stage fright
Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 426
Ellis Ringe ring off ribbon
Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 430
Pol Pollux Mein Steckbrief profile
Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 432
Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli) Der "Sex"-Test eight cards, Cato under table, only Queen among Jacks and Kings ends up reversed
Inspired by Vol. 17 No. 3 1956 444
Max Bühler "Münchhausen" - Eine Fred Milano Gestaltung on Fred Milano
Vol. 17 No. 4 1956 435
Dr. William Weyeneth Seltsame Wanderung einer Münze coin travels from one matchbox to another
Vol. 17 No. 4 1956 437
Walter Behm Der Mathe-Magier number prediction of rolled dice, length of cut band, amount of cut cards and total of two selections, same numbers
Inspired by
  • Hofzinser's "Der Mathematiker"
Vol. 17 No. 4 1956 439
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Notizen aus aller Welt on Gorini, Jean Marc, Olaf Spell, Sauty, Stanley Jaks, Johnny Morgan, Kalanag & Gloria, Viggo Spaar, Cora & Graf von Haslingen, Gen Grant, Henk Vermeyden, Tonny van Dommelen, El Wido, Haakon Edeling
Vol. 17 No. 4 1956 443
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Magier-Treffen in Konstanz convention report of gathering in Konstanz, John Dee, Borgeaud, Ravelli, Dr. Popp. Rolf Andra, Abdulla Spieth, Dr. Herold, Ludino, Zimmermann, Kohn, Seitz, Willi Faster, Giebe
Vol. 17 No. 4 1956 445
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Magisches Treffen in Salzburg report of convention in Salzburg, Trunk, Andra, Borosé, De Mario, Willy Bucheli, Brusini, Willy Seidel, Feiner, Otto von Sakag, Henk Vermeyden, Harry Reno, Alberto Sitta
Vol. 17 No. 4 1956 446
Dr. William Weyeneth Die Glückskarte coins produced from card, using glued cards like envelope to hold coins
Vol. 17 No. 4 1956 450
Karte und Taschentuch classic method
Vol. 17 No. 4 1956 451
Dr. William Weyeneth Zum Geleit 1957 wishes for the new year
Vol. 18 No. 1 1956 455
Pol Pollux (reviewer) Magierfestival in Luxemburg report on public shows in Luxembourg, Jempy Leer, Raymonde Plaisance, Tumsar, Robertson & Lucile, Strevelo le Pentre, Thonny van Dommelen, Albinio & Tiny, Alberto Sitta, Ilyko / Ilico, Pollux, Kaques Loar Vol. 18 No. 1 1956 456
Dr. Stanley Jaks, Dr. William Weyeneth Das Versuchskaninchen Clippo using image of a rabbit
Related toAlso published here Vol. 18 No. 1 1956 458
Otto Stolina Pyropapier - Tricks und Anregungen ideas and tips using flash paper
  • Eine lustige Zigarettenvorführung
  • Seiltricks, noch rätselhafter
  • Die Tüte als Aschenbecher
  • Der magische Tabak
  • Papierzerreissen
Vol. 18 No. 1 1956 460
Eddie Taytelbaum Surprise Jumbo selected card is shuffled into the deck and cards put in inside jacket pocket, small number is named and on that position performer produces a jumbo card version of the selection
Related toAlso published here
  • in "De Magier"
Vol. 18 No. 1 1956 462
Leopold Figner, Rolf Andra Magische Zahlen card at position is remembered, after some cuts counting is continued from initial number until 21 where selection is found
Vol. 18 No. 1 1957 463
Data entered by Lorenz Schär, February 2021.