1986-1990
Written by Michael Ammar, Adam Fleischer
Work of Various
508 pages (Stapled), published by Selfpublished
Illustrated with drawings by Chris Kenner, Hannah Ammar
Language: English
301 entries
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Michael Ammar Ring Band-It finger ring on rubber band
Variations Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 1
Adam Fleischer Editorial about the magazine
  • Who Is MAJ For?
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 1
Jay Sankey Compressed Pen pen is pushed in cap and variations
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 6
John Samapaga O-C-I top card of three-card packet floats up
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 7
Tommy Wonder The Dissolving Knot wire gimmick
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 8
Samuel P. Smith Booking Yourself #1 - Why People Will Book You
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 10
Charles Greene III Restaurant Magic #1 - What Is A House Magician & Who Should Be One?
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 10
Doug Anderson Cruise Ship Magic #1 - What It's Like To Cruise
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 11
Lance Burton, Adam Fleischer Lance Burton Interview
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 14
John Cornelius Torn & Restored Doodle convincer for torn and restored napkin
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 18
John Cornelius Where Do The Butts Go? vanishing cigarette butts in bars
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 18
John Cornelius Always Prepare A Blockbuster! exploiting chance
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 18
David Roth Coin Finesse
  • What Is "Finesse"?
  • What Is A Magician?
  • It All Comes Down To Being Natural
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 18
Michael Ammar I Love Big Commitments!
Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug. 1986 19
Larry Jennings Wallet Deck Switch deck travels to wallet except selection
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 1
Michael Ammar Incredible Coins Across into spectator's hands, last coin comes from thin air
Variations Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 1
Han Ping Chien into Spectator's Hand
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 2
Mahka Tendo Card Roll Down one-handed roll-out of cards at fingertips, spelled "Marca Tendo" here
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 6
Johnny Lindholm Impromptu Holey Terror
Variations Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 7
Tony Kardyro, Edward Marlo KM Move brief
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 8
Samuel P. Smith Booing Yourself #2 - Booking Yourself By Phone
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 10
Charles Greene III Restaurant Magic #2 - How To Get Booked
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 10
Doug Anderson Cruise Ship Magic #2 - What You Need To Perform
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 11
Ben Robinson Twelve Have Died on the bullet-catch
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 14
David Roth Classic Palm Finesse tips
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 18
John Cornelius All Thumbs enlarging a thumb tip
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 18
John Cornelius Eyes Tell No Lies risky
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 18
David Roth The Kaps Subtlety tips
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 19
Michael Ammar The Secret Service Reports
Vol. 1 No. 2 Sep. 1986 19
Joe Givan Black Holes Thru & Thru three glasses on top of each other, three coins thrown in top glass, they penetrate so there's one in each glass
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 1
Adam Fleischer The Logo Changes
  • What Do YOU Think?
  • Who Tore The Cover Off?
  • The Road Again
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 1
Johnny Lindholm The Magic Napkin torn off pieces from a napkin change into coins
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 4
Dave Berry Slicker Coins Thru Silk three coins one by one, see-through silk
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 6
Mahka Tendo Original Card Rolling Production
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 8
Samuel P. Smith Booking Yourself #3 - Booking Yourself By Mail
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 10
Charles Greene III Restaurant Magic #3 - The First Night
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 10
Doug Anderson Cruise Ship Magic #3 - How To Get Booked
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 11
John Cornelius The Better Pocket changing pockets of jacket for card loading and other things
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 17
John Cornelius Got A Quarter? presentation idea for c/s transposition
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 17
Charlie Frye Hat Juggling #1 - The High Hat Twirl
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 17
David Roth Coin Finesse tips on palming
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 18
Michael Ammar Secret Service Report - Joe Givan
Vol. 1 No. 3 Oct. 1986 19
Thomas Hierling Ring in Saltshaker
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 1
Adam Fleischer Knock, Knock?
  • Miscellaneous (Harold Voit)
  • Who Does What?
  • Knock, Knock?
Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 1
T.C. Tahoe This is Only a Test color changing knife routine
Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 5
Knife Paddle Move
Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 5
Michael Ammar, Harry Lorayne Harry Lorayne's Snapped
Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 7
A. Berkeley Davis Band Display touches
Inspired by Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 8
Eric Mead Signed Stunner spectator signs card on face, performer different one on back, both signatures on one card at the end
Variations Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 9
Samuel P. Smith Booking Yourself #4 - Making It Pay & When To Use A Contract
Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 10
Charles Greene III Restaurant Magic #4 - Fees And Tips
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 10
Doug Anderson Cruise Ship Magic #4 - Staying Booked
Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 11
Jay Sankey The First Thirty Seconds
Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 16
David Roth Actual Vs. Apparent Vanish tips on vanishing a coin
Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 18
Charlie Frye Hat Juggling #2 - The Hand Flip
Vol. 1 No. 4 Nov. 1986 19
Greg Eanes Business Cardfusion two business cards signed by spectator and performer, both torn, only one restored with both signatures, out to lunch
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 1
Adam Fleischer Double Surprise!
  • A Double Surprise!
  • Bringing In 1987
  • Old Wine, New Bottles
  • Theatre Pieces
  • More Ideas
  • Old News?
  • More Work, More Money
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 1
Dick Newton, John Kokot, Gilbert C. Earl, Jr., Dave Devos, Darren Plies The MAJ Mail Box letters by readers
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 3
Stan Allen Inside The Year In Magic review of 1986
  • Making The Jump
  • On Stage
  • On The Road
  • Nightclubs
  • The Fraternity
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 4
Bob Nixon Mind Over Matter borrowed key is bent
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 9
Jay Sankey The Almost Human Cannon Ball straw wrapper vanishes inside straw (flash paper) and travels to other hand
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 10
Charlie Frye Hat Juggling #3 - The Fake Roll
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 11
Alfonso Aceituno Alchemy coin from copper to silver, then to lump of gold, then into ring with gems, spelled Alphonso
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 12
Michael Ammar, Alfonso Aceituno Alphonso's Alchemy Variation copper penny into gold penny, coal into diamond, both into ring with diamond
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 13
Charles Greene III Restaurant Magic #5 - Performance
  • When To Approach A Table
  • How To Approach A Table
  • Do Not Use A Close-Up Pad
  • Work Out Of Your Pockets
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 16
John Ferrentino The Comedy Circuit #1 - Why & How Comedy Clubs?
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 17
Samuel P. Smith Booking Yourself A Different Way To Sell Your Act - With Posters
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 18
Jay Sankey Choosing Your Spectator-Assistant
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 20
James Lewis Lottery Fever lottery presentation for 100% bill switch
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 22
Mitch Williams Chip Off the Old Block large silk appears, poker chips, potatoe chips and brick appear from silk
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 24
David Roth The Finesse Of Effects comments on chink a chink
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 28
David Roth State-Of-The Art Coins Across comments on the plot
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 28
John Kennedy Watch Transposition your watch transposes with the spectator's, idea
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 29
Michael Ammar Secret Service Report - James Lewis
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 30
Michael Ammar New Waves
Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6 Dec./Jan. 1986/1987 31
Ray Kosby Elephant Rubber rubber band is stretched and is then large rubber band
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 1
David Regal The Nature of Your Audience
  • Audiences Want To Like You
  • Like Your Audiences
  • Be Sensitive To Your Own Failure
  • Develop Your Presentation
  • Build It Up
  • Trust Simplicity
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 1
Adam Fleischer Editor's Notes
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 2
Joe Givan Day of the Jack-less toy jacks appear, they and rubber ball vanish, topit
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 6
Mitch Williams Clean Cut Rope Trick gaffed
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 8
Samuel P. Smith Booking Yourself #5 - Inspiring Yourself To Succeed
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 10
John Ferrentino The Comedy Circuit #2 - How To Get Started
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 11
Charles Greene III Restaurant Magic Conclusion: Audience Participation & Looking For A Nice Place To Work
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 12
Charlie Frye Hat Juggling #4 - The Free Flip To The Head
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 13
Alfonso Aceituno Coin to Bill coin visibly changes into folded bill
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 14
Thomas Alan Waters Thoughts About Books
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 16
John Kennedy Coin Bubble coin floats inside bubble
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 18
Michael Ammar Where Do You Stand
Vol. 1 No. 7 Feb. 1987 19
Stephen Minch The Vernon Chronicles about the books
Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 1
Adam Fleischer Editor's Notes
Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 2
Sam Leo Horowitz Look Homeward, Angel card travels from bottom of deck to named postion reversed, mis-credited to Dai Vernon
Related toAlso published here Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 8
Larry Jennings Spread Half Pass Handling
Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 8
Dai Vernon, Arthur Finley Crossed Destinies
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 9
Dai Vernon, Ross Bertram Back Clip & Tenkai Pinch Handlings
Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 9
Dai Vernon The Tale of the Treasury Worm with bill and sixth finger
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 12
Dai Vernon The Twirl Link ring spinning on the table/floor
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 14
Dai Vernon, Alex Elmsley The Rendezvous Force mathematical force, Penelope's Principle with Klondike instead of faro shuffle
Related toAlso published here Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 15
Charlie Frye Hat Juggling #5 - Double Hand Head Twirl
Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 16
John Kennedy Haunted Candle Flame candle flame travels around
Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 18
John Ferrentino Comedy Clubs #3 - Selling Yourself
Vol. 1 No. 8 Mar. 1987 19
Adam Fleischer The N.Y. Magic Symposium '87 David Roth, Daryl, Richard Kaufman, Jay Sankey, Peter Samelson
Vol. 1 No. 9 Apr. 1987 1
Daryl Martinez Elbow, Knee and Neck three dollars at body parts
VariationsAlso published here Vol. 1 No. 9 Apr. 1987 6
Larry Jennings Pop-up Move
Vol. 1 No. 9 Apr. 1987 6
David Roth Limbo in China chinese coins "float"/hang threaded on chop stick
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 9 Apr. 1987 8
Samuel P. Smith Booking Yourself Conclusion: The Full-Time Feelancer
Vol. 1 No. 9 Apr. 1987 10
John Ferrentino Comedy Clubs #4 - Comedy Club Ethics & Appearance
Vol. 1 No. 9 Apr. 1987 11
Jay Sankey Lingering Illusion post card in envelope are punched with holes, post card inside restored
VariationsAlso published here Vol. 1 No. 9 Apr. 1987 12
Richard Kaufman The Double-Lift Pass card is controlled to near-top via herrmann style pass while top and bottom cards are displayed
Vol. 1 No. 9 Apr. 1987 15
Peter Samelson Spinning Silver imaginary silver thread is transformed into silver dollar
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 9 Apr. 1987 17
John Kennedy Coin Rattle Device
Vol. 1 No. 9 Apr. 1987 18
Jay Sankey Monty Hall Goes Close-up borrowed ring in one hand transposes with four coins in coin box
VariationsAlso published here Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 1
Michael Ammar Editor's Notes Challenging Your Experiences
Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 2
Box Turnover
Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 4
Richard Sanders Trick Photography card appears on photograph of performer, selection
Variations Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 6
Richard Sanders Force from Packet
Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 6
Rudy T. Hunter One Every Minute routine with dice and glass, lollipop production climax
Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 8
Mark O'Brien Corporate Magic #1 - An Exciting, Growing Field
Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 10
John Ferrentino Comedy Clubs #5 - Stage Time & The M.C.
Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 11
Gary Kurtz Five Hundred Percent half dollar is stretched into jumbo coin, visual handling
Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 12
Gary Kurtz Jumbo Coin Waist Steal
Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 12
Ted Karbowski The Use of Surveys by the Performer Part I - Why Surveys?
Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 14
Thomas Alan Waters (reviewer) Twelve Have Died by Ben Robinson Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 15
John Kennedy Behind Glass card through window
Vol. 1 No. 10 May 1987 18
Ray Kosby Raise Rise card visually rises up in the deck
Inspired byRelated to Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 1
Michael Ammar Editor's Notes The Vernon Theory Of Artistic Advancement
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 2
Michael Ammar, Adam Fleischer Dear Journal Reader
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 3
Fred Robinson Ambitious Riser
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 4
Ray Kosby One-Handed Bottom Change
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 5
Ray Kosby Recurring Nightmare Professor's Nightmare with three different sized rubber bands
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 6
Alfonso Aceituno Tiecoon from spectator's tie two coins and a jumbo coin are produced
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 9
Roberto Giobbi An In-Depth Study on the Bluff Pass
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 11
Ted Karbowski The Use of Surveys by the Performer Part II - How To Use Your Survey Results
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 14
Mark O'Brien Corporate Magic #2 - Industrial And Trade Shows
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 16
John Ferrentino Comedy Clubs #6 - The Physical Aspects Of Comedy Clubs
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 17
David Regal Peaks & Valleys "A Complete Routine For The McCombical Prediction Deck"
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 20
Jamy Ian Swiss The $100 Bill Switch Bit presentational idea
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 26
Jamy Ian Swiss Shot Glass Strategy idea for working surface in walk-around situations
Related to Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 26
Alfonso Aceituno The Vanishing Traveler travelers with deck to pocket climax
Related to Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 27
John Kennedy Gone! The $100 Challenge effect idea for vanish of a person
Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12 June/July 1987 29
David Neighbors The Trilogy Coin Act: Part I - Coins Through The Table three coins at once
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 1
Jeff Busby (reviewer) Daryl's Ambitious Card Omnibus by Daryl Martinez (written by Stephen Minch) Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 3
Jeff Busby (reviewer) Simply Amazing by Ronald J. Dayton Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 3
Jeff Busby (reviewer) Animated Matchbook by John Kennedy Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 3
Jeff Busby (reviewer) Pizza To Go by Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 3
Vital Signs news report
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 4
Adam Fleischer Editor's Notes Welcome To Volume Two!
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 5
Glued Stack
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 6
The Palm To Palm Change with multiple coins
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 6
David Neighbors Part II - Six Coin Transposition three copper and 3 silver coins transpose at once
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 7
David Neighbors Part III - Coins Across three copper and three silver coins used, stack gaff
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 7
Lamont Ream Ring in Tea Bag
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 8
Mark O'Brien Corporate Magic #3 - Meetings & Special Events
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 10
John Ferrentino Comedy Clubs #7 - The Audience & Hecklers
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 11
Roberto Giobbi A Stand-Up Deck Switch
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 12
Roberto Giobbi Card Through Handkerchief with deck switch
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 12
Bill Wisch Thoughts About Style From Rocco Silano
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 16
Rocco Silano The Card Trick That Fooled Vernon wrong card becomes a full packet, then all vanish except selection
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 17
Rocco Silano Sleeving A Packet
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 17
Jamy Ian Swiss The Shot Glass Strategy In Action coin across
Inspired by Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 18
Michael Ammar On Publishing in Magic
Vol. 2 No. 1 Feb. 1988 19
James Lewis Coins in the Fountain Pen three coins from pen, vanish and appear again
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 1
Jeff Busby (reviewer) A New Look at Some Classic Close-Up by Bill Okal Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 3
Jeff Busby (reviewer) Illusory Reflex by Magic Tech Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 3
Jeff Busby (reviewer) Tsunami by Bob Farmer Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 3
Jeff Busby (reviewer) The Enchanted Stradivarius by Daniel Cros
see also vol.2 issue 3, page 12, for complain letter
Related toVariations Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 3
Vital Signs News Report
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 4
Adam Fleischer Editor's Notes
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 5
Goshman Pinch Handling
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 8
Edge Grip
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 9
Mark O'Brien Corporate Magic #4 - Videos & TV Commercials
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 10
John Ferrentino Comedy Clubs #8 - An Act To Swear By
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 11
Martin Gardner Fingers-Nose Do-As-I-Do
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 13
Lamont Ream The Double Card Stab with knife in wrapped deck, no crimps
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 14
Chris Kenner Four in Hand Surprise coins travel under one card, then vanish and reappear in hand again
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 16
Jamy Ian Swiss Price Tags leaving price tag on card case
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 18
Michael Ammar On Magic Competition Part One - Here Comes FISM Again
Vol. 2 No. 2 Mar. 1988 19
David Harkey Pierced earring appears back on ear of spectator
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 1
Mullica Preps for FISM Tom Mullica
Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 1
David Harkey Professional Close-Up
Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 1
Adam Fleischer Editor's Notes
Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 2
Jeff Busby (reviewer) The Pull Book by Patrick Page Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 3
Jeff Busby (reviewer) Journey Into Hypnotism by Richard Osterlind Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 3
Jeff Busby (reviewer) The Encyclopedia of Magic and Magicians by Thomas Alan Waters Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 3
Jeff Busby (reviewer) The Card Match Levitation by Howard Schwarzman Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 3
Vital Signs News Report
Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 5
David Harkey In a Jam borrowed key vanishes and reappears on door jamb
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 8
Michael Ammar Ammar Asks the Experts What are your rehearsals focused on now (research, technique, working out presentations)?
Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 9
Mark O'Brien Corporate Magic Conclusion - How To Get The Work
Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 10
John Ferrentino Comedy Clubs Conclusion - Don't Give Up!
Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 11
David Harkey Ringworm ring into balloon apple
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 12
David Harkey Pop Art drawn cannon on signed paper really blows off
Variations Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 15
Daniel Cros A Letter from Daniel Cros regarding the review by Jeff Busby
Inspired byVariations Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 18
Jeff Busby Jeff Busby Responds regarding Daniel Cros's letter
Inspired byRelated to Vol. 2 No. 3 Apr. 1988 19
Michael Ammar Stand-up Cups & Balls
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 1
Michael Ammar Thumb Tip Finesse Technique #1 (vanish a bill)
Technique #2 (vanish a cigarette)
Technique #3 (vanishing with middle finger)
Pocket Loading (pocket management)
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 1
Michael Ammar Editor's Notes
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 2
Michael Ammar The Linking Bands Pinch finesse
Inspired by Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 6
Push-Through Vanish
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 12
David Williamson Striking Vanish brief
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 14
David Williamson One-Handed Ball Steal
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 16
Dai Vernon The Dai Vernon Wand Spin
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 22
Martin Gardner Burned, Restored, Unrestored Match restoring burned match
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 24
Michael Ammar The Two Card Trick selection appears and changes into second selection
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 26
Dribble Jog
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 26
Side Steal
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 26
S. W. Erdnase Erdnase Top Palm
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 27
Michael Ammar Pop-Out Production with Double Card
Related toVariations Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 27
Dan Harlan, Mitch Williams Linking Rubber Bands
Related toVariations Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 28
Michael Ammar Ammar Asks the Experts How often do you update and/or change your regularly performed material?
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 33
Jeffrey Greenfield Uri Geller Is Alive And Well, So Don't Invite Him To Dinner spoon bending
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 34
David Harkey Professional Close-Up #2 - Street Magic
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 42
Jamy Ian Swiss Presentational Opportunities
Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 46
Michael Ammar On Magic Competition Part Two - Preparation
Related to Vol. 2 No. 4, 5 & 6 1988 47
Flip Hallema Flip-pen-cy flip stick routine with pen and borrowed pen which transform into each other, appear, travel
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 1
The Man Behind Arcane
  • Who is Jean Yves Prost
  • The TOUR DE MAGI
  • Finally...
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 1
Flip Hallema Flipstick Move with pen
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 3
Flip Hallema Pen Steal apparently putting pen in pocket
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 3
Flip Hallema Body Holdout holding pen against body
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 5
Roberto Giobbi Considerations on the Management and Handling of the Key Card
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 6
Roberto Giobbi Types of Key Cards
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 7
Roberto Giobbi Hindu Shuffle Placement
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 7
Hindu Shuffle Glimpse
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 7
Jog Toss tossing top half on lower half with jog
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 7
Roberto Giobbi Jog to Break obtaining a break below a jog
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 8
Roberto Giobbi The Dribble Key Card Replacement
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 9
Point Glimpse
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 11
Roberto Giobbi A Stooge against his will
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 11
Michael Ammar, Hannah Ammar A Word About Our Illustrator...
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 12
James Hodges The Monster's Tongue comedy number prediction
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 13
James Hodges Me, Knot You! do as i do knot routine
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 14
Bruce Gold Ten Tips on Joke Telling
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 15
Michael Ammar The Natural Lay of the Hand essay on hand position while palming
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 16
Samuel Patrick Smith Make It Happen
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 21
Duraty The Little Cracker a cracker is eaten by spectator except for a piece, found restored in napkin
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 22
Jean-Phillippe Pradel, Joaquín Navajas The False Turn Over of a Coin
Related toAlso published here Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 25
Duraty The Ghost Glass close-up vanish and reappearance of glass below silk
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 27
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser The Hofzinser Spread Control detailed
Vol. 2 No. 7 & 8 Arcane 1988 30
David Harkey Paul Harris - A Retrospective
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 1
The Paul Harris Close Up Act
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 4
Paul Harris Free Flight
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 5
Click Pass
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 6
Classic Click Pass
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 7
Classic Palm Vanish
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 8
Classic Palm Vanish
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 8
Paul Harris The Biological Shuffle
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 11
Paul Harris The Tap Dancing Aces Aces vanish and reappear, using the pack
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 15
Biddle Steal
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 16
Paul Harris Instant Replay card jumps off deck into other hand, then back
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 20
Paul Harris Real World Invisible Palm
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 21
Card Add-On
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 22
Arturo de Ascanio Ascanio Spread Laydown
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 23
Rub A Dub Vanish
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 26
Paul Harris, Arthur Finley The Venezuela Vanish finessed Tent Vanish
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 28
Paul Harris Wack Your Pack
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 31
Michael Ammar Making Magic Memorable
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 32
Jim Kleefeld Performance Contracts
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 37
Martin A. Nash, Paul Harris Knock-Out Double Lift with break
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 42
Paul Harris Las Vegas Leaper two phases
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 45
Biddle Addition
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 46
Paul Harris Las Vegas Leaper Count spectator does counting
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 47
Paul Harris Overcount Off the Deck
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 47
Francis Carlyle, Paul Harris The False Count
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 50
Wyman Jones, Paul Harris Galaxy only two piles, three methods
Related toVariationsAlso published here Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 52
Turnover Pass brief
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 55
Eric Mead "A Night At The Improv..."
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 58
Stefan Schutzer The Self Folding Bill thread
Vol. 2 No. 9-12 Paul Harris: The Act 1988 61
Doc Eason Anatomy Of A Magic Bar
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 1
Michael Ammar Editor's Notes
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 5
Doc Eason Elements of Bar Magic
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 6
Michael Ammar, Doc Eason Relationship Strategies
  • Other Bartenders
  • Cocktail Waitresses
  • Waiters
  • Big Tippers
  • Hecklers
  • Regulars
  • Magicians
  • The Crowd
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 8
Michael Ammar, Doc Eason Bar Diplomacy
  • Splitting the Tips
  • Pouring Drinks
  • Outside Work
  • The Meat Market
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 11
Doc Eason Crystal Ball instant stooge, spectator reads card in crystal ball
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Reverse Fan Force
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Doc Eason The $100 Card On Ceiling Thru Ceiling Fan
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 15
Doc Eason Notes on the Multiple Selection of Cards
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 18
Steve Spillman, Doc Eason Bogus Control
  • Spill's Bogus Multiple Selection
  • The Evolved Handling
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 21
Doc Eason, Michael Ammar The Magic Bartender's Blues song text
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 25
Michael Ammar, Tom Mullica, Doc Eason The Vanishing Napkin
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 26
Doc Eason, Michael Ammar Bar Bits
  • New York Subway
  • New Jersey
  • "Lime, comin' down..."
  • Slow Drinkers
  • The Good Natured Heckler
  • The Best Joke
  • Dinner Calls
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 26
Doc Eason "Make my bill disappear..." behind ear
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Steve Spillman The Coin On Forehead coin dropping from spectator's head changed to jumbo coin, Paperballs Over The Head situation
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 29
Bob Sheets This Tip's for You for bar setting
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 30
Michael Ammar The Pocket 'o Mystery three cards to pant pockets and fly
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 31
Michael Ammar Gaffed Pants for Card to Fly
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 31
Michael Ammar Bottle Production from topit
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 35
Michael Ammar Bottle Vanish with silk, topit
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 42
Michael Ammar The Floating Bill elastic invisible thread suggested by Alexander de Cova
Related to Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 46
Michael Ammar The Formula Series - Insert One - The Inverted Bell Curve
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 55
Michael Ammar Insert Two - The Process to Effect Ratio
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 58
Tom Mullica Mullica On Mullica
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 60
Tom Mullica Bar Index
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 61
Michael Ammar The Card Through Bar using Tom Mullica's Bar Index
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 62
Roland Gugganig The Animation of Silver fork climbs out of glass, thread
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 64
Jesse Dicamillo Breaded Fish live goldfish from bread roll
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 66
John C. Wagner The Glass Through Bar or Table
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 69
Eric Mead, Steve Beam The Legend of Alesha bill is flying away, then zipper is going down by itself
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 71
Eric Mead Boy Meets Girl
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Bernard Bilis Empty Deal for prediction or stop trick
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 74
Lew Wymisner, Eric Mead Stuck On U gum is apparently stuck on spectator's sleeve
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 75
Eric Mead What I needed to know... about performing in a bar
Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic 1990 76
Bob Sheets The Sugar Trick initial on sugar travels on spectator's hand
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