The Magic Menu

A Professional Journal for Restaurant and Bar Magicians

1990-2002
Written by Jim Sisti
Work of Various
708 pages (Stapled), published by Selfpublished
Illustrated with drawings
Language: English
956 entries
This publication has been reviewed by
Cover photograph
250 per page
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Jim Sisti Welcome!!
Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 1
Jim Sisti Editorial on the book of the month syndrom
 		Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 1
Jim Sisti Taking Tips: The Pros & Cons tips and restaurant magic
 		Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 2
Jim Sisti Handling Unruly Spectators
Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 2
Jim Sisti Books: The Essential Library for the Working Pro
Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 3
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Close Up Illusions by Gary Ouellet Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 4
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Aspen Bar Magic (MAJ Special Issue) by Michael Ammar Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 4
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Impossibilia by John Bannon Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 4
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Misled by Timothy Wenk Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 5
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Dollar Monte by John Kennedy Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 5
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Hollyweird by Chris Hurlbert Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 5
Jim Sisti Transmutation signed bill travels to coin purse, using bill switch technique
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 6
Chris Hurlbert, Neal Prete Picks a Card coin cut using a guitar pick
 		Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 7
Chris Hurlbert Behind Bars on magic behind a bar
 		Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 8
Jim Sisti Thank You!!!
Vol. 1 No. 1 Sep./Oct. 1990 8
Jim Sisti Why Does a Restaurant Need a Magician?
Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 9
Jim Sisti Editorial
Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 9
Jim Sisti Restaurant Magic for Children
Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 10
Jim Sisti The Best Videos For Working Pros
Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 11
Jim Sisti (reviewer) 7 Secrets by John C. Wagner Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 12
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Professional Close-Up by Leo Behnke Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 12
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Small World by Chris Hurlbert (written by Neal Prete) Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 12
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Remarkable Mister Gigwits by Schuyler Irish Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 13
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Creeps by Ben Harris Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 13
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Radar Deck by Richard Osterlind Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 13
Skip Sansoucie Changeling Cards two double blank cards change into two selections one by one and back
 		Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 14
Skip Sansoucie E-Z Copper-Silver Purse Transposition
Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 15
Skip Sansoucie Ambitious Card Finale phase with rubber-banded deck
Inspired by Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 15
Chris Hurlbert Behind Bars
Vol. 1 No. 2 Nov./Dec. 1990 16
Jim Sisti Hanging On To Your Job
Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 17
Jim Sisti Editorial
Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 17
Jim Sisti Landing Your First Restaurant Job!
Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 18
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only
Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 19
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Ring Flite by Allan Sherer Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 20
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Nomen Omen by David Acer Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 20
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Focus by Philip T. Goldstein Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 21
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Top Secret Stuff by Michael Powers Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 21
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Plot Thickens by David Acer Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 21
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Art of Hopping Tables by Mark Leveridge Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 21
David Acer The Camera Never Lies deck used as camera, FISM Flash, previously indifferent card changes into selection
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 22
David Acer Transposition Ring Flight borrowed finger ring put in coin purse, it changes into key, ring now on hook in key case
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 23
Jim Sisti Thanks
Vol. 1 No. 3 Jan./Feb. 1991 24
Jim Sisti The Ten Commandments of Restaurant Magic
Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 25
Jim Sisti, Eugene Burger The Guru Speaks! A Brief Conversation with Eugene Burger
Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 26
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only
Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 27
Jim Sisti Editorial
Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 27
Jim Sisti Strengthening Your Magic: Get their attention... and keep it!!
Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 28
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Detectives by Laurence Levy Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 29
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Holey Terror II by Michael Powers Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 29
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Spare Change by David Acer Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 29
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Mark of the Pirate by Joe Gattis Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 30
Jim Sisti (reviewer) ESPecially Wild by Paul Hallas Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 30
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Auto Suggestion by Bob Ostin Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 30
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Fly-Ring by Mark Leveridge Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 30
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Encore 3 by Michael Ammar Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 31
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Trend Setters by Harry LorayneRelated to Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 31
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Spectacle by Stephen Minch Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 31
Jim Sisti (reviewer) 100% Sankey by Jay Sankey (written by Richard Kaufman) Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 31
Tabby "Tabman" Crabb Torn card located behind back, then torn, pieces vanish except one piece, rest restored in deck, same as Karrell Fox's
Related toVariations Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 32
Neal Prete Nose to Nose images with different clowns, spectator selects one while performer turns his back, when performer turns around again he has a nose of the same color in his face
Inspired by Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 32
Skip Sansoucie E-Z Coin Matrix coins assemble under one card
 		Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 33
Click Pass
Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 34
Jim Sisti 20th Century String with different-colored strings and envelope
 		Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 34
Chris Hurlbert Spot the Dot sponge ball vanishes and appears as red sticker on face of selection
 		Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 35
Chris Hurlbert Behind Bars
Vol. 1 No. 4 Mar./Apr. 1991 36
Michael Close A Philosophy of Magic
Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 37
Michael Close About Audience Management
Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 38
Jim Sisti About Michael Close
Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 38
Bruce Rudolph Psychic Entertainment Well Done
Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 39
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only
Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 40
Max Maven In Memoriam Heba Haba Al
Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 41
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Reverse Osmosis by Chris Moore Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 42
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Professional Magicians' Signed Card to Wallet by Mark Leveridge Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 42
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Pickpocket by David Acer Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 42
Jim Sisti (reviewer) T.D.C. Utility Holdout by Dan Tong Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 42
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Tricked and Tricked Again by Kirk Charles Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 43
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Restaurant and Table Magic by Dan Tong Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 43
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Get Top Dollar Working Family Restaurants by Brian R. Flora Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 43
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Unexplainable Acts by Gary Kurtz (written by Richard Kaufman) Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 43
Charles Greene III Waxed gypsy thread with waxed dental floss
Also published here
  • Genii, Oct. 1986
 Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 44
David Acer, Jim Sisti The Leather-Clad Stranger prediction card in wallet turns out to be later signed selection
 		Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 45
Eric DeCamps Imp.r.e.s.sive Card Revelation card appears folded in Aspirin tin
Variations Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 46
Doc Eason Four-Bit Advice having half dollars in cash register behind bar for more tips
 		Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 47
Chris Hurlbert Behind Bars
Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 48
Chris Moore Moving Napkin Gag paper napkin draped over fruit moves along bar, fruit underneath rolls
 		Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 48
Chris Moore The Ghost Martini liquid vanishes from cocktail shaker
 		Vol. 1 No. 5 May/June 1991 48
Ray Mertz Some Views on Close-Up Magic
Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 49
Jim Sisti Editor's Note on Ray Mertz
 		Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 50
Ray Mertz At the Bar
Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 50
Mickey O'Malley Impressions: What do you portray? A Philosophy on Promotional Communication
Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 51
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only reasons for doing a regular restaurant gig
 		Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 52
Scott Wells Thinking on Your Feet (Thoughts on Strolling Magic) on doing magic standing up
 		Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 53
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Lin's Leap by Alexander Y. Lin Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 54
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Animated Card Rise by Christopher Tracy Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 54
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Key-Volution by Mark Leveridge Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 54
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Golden Rainbow Stick by Keith Walker Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 54
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Very Best Yet - Commercial Close-Up and Stand-Up Magic by Dan Fleshman Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 55
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Commercial Magic of Dan Fleshman by Dan Fleshman Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 55
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Rocky Mountain Magic! by Doc Eason Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 55
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Workers Number One by Michael Close Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 55
Ray Mertz, Eddie Fechter Yankee Doodle singing Yankee Doodle to find selection
Related to Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 56
Ray Mertz, Nick Trost All Wild deck cut in half, one half card from each half is selected, they match split face jumbo card prediction, rest of the cards are blank
Inspired by Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 56
Cross Cut Force
Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 57
Cross Sum Force
Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 57
Ray Mertz Easy Multiple Spellbound Plus! three half dollars change to copper one at a time, then to Chinese
Also published here Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 57
Ray Mertz Commercial Insurance prediction on insurance policy
 		Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 58
Ray Mertz Mirror Twist twisting four-of-a-kind, backs change and as a kicker backs are mirrors
 		Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 58
Chris Hurlbert Behind Bars
Vol. 1 No. 6 July/Aug. 1991 60
Jim Sisti Making Your Personal Mark on magic with a personal mark
 		Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 61
Ray Mertz At the Bar card on outside of window, assistant
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 62
Scott Wells The Antagonistic Audience Member on hecklers in close-up situations
 		Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 63
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only on how long restaurant jobs can last, closing of restaurants
 		Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 64
Mark Leveridge The Business of Bits
  • 1. Thumbs Up (gag, where is the thumb)
  • 2. The Shrinking Cigarette (optical illusion)
  • 3. Give Him a Hand (gag, to get applause at a table)
 		Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 65
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Complete Works of Shake-Sphere by Neal Prete Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 66
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Utopia Card Frame by Mark Leveridge Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 66
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Top Drop by Shigeo Futagawa Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 66
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Close-Up Connivery by Dan Garrett Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 67
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Card to Wallet - The Book by Jerry Mentzer Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 67
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Challenge Magic! by Richard Osterlind Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 67
Jim Sisti (reviewer) How to Master Booking Shows Over the Phone by Bill Hall Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 67
Dan Tong Walk-Around Malini Egg Bag glass production as climax, belt clip
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 68
David Acer Cheap Labour selection and three more cards taken out, stickman drawn on back of one, it multiplies on back of all cards, then is only on back of selection
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 70
Chris Hurlbert Behind Bars on the Forks hotel, places to perform
 		Vol. 2 No. 7 Sep./Oct. 1991 72
David Acer First Impressions on approaching tables or groups
  • The Types of Approach
    • I. The Verbal Approach
    • II. The Visual Approach
    • III. The Combined Approach
    • IV. When to Approach
    • V. Your Goals
Related to Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 73
David Acer Full Contact actual glasses fall out of eye instead of contact lens
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 74
Ray Mertz At the Bar
Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 75
Gary Ward Good Luck Coin (no title, part of Mertz column), name of playing card appears on coin
 		Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 75
Scott Wells The Sweetest Sound on remembering names
 		Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 76
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only what to do on slow nights, restaurant magic
 		Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 77
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Beta Wallet by Eric Mason Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 78
Jim Sisti (reviewer) E Pluribus Unum by Timothy Wenk Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 78
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Supa-Rings by Roy Johnson Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 78
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Workers Number Two by Michael Close Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 79
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Life Savers by Michael Weber Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 79
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Classic Renditions Vol. 3 by Michael Ammar Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 79
Richard Osterlind Sweet and Low torn and restored sugar packet / Sweet 'n Low
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 80
Timothy Wenk Walk-Around Impromptu Mental Epic on pieces of paper, crumpled to balls
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 81
Neal Prete Brat Reflection jokes with mirror while selection, card appears under selection
 		Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 81
Jim Sisti Low-Budget Spirit Photos blank card changes to selection, Himber Wallet
 		Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 82
Chris Hurlbert Behind Bars on Stan Allen's Magic Magazine, bar bets
 		Vol. 2 No. 8 Nov./Dec. 1991 84
Dan Garrett Hospitality How-To's - Some Thoughts Relating to the Hospitality Suite Entertainer
  • How do you get work?
  • Breaking the Ice - making the initial approach to a table or group
  • Pocket Management
  • Go with the flow of the crowd
  • Environment scoping
  • Audience scoping
 		Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 85
Jim Sisti A Note form the Editor on the feedback of a negative book review
Related to Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 86
Scott Wells Dress for Success! what to wear
 		Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 87
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only what it needs to work a restaurant
 		Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 88
Ray Mertz At the Bar
Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 89
Ray Mertz Two Coin Quickies coin on fingers of closed fist, hand to hand
Also published here
  • "Two Coin Quickies" in "The Close-Up Magic of Ray Mertz"
 Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 89
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Ring Competition by Mark Leveridge Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 90
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Schindler's Pen by George Schindler Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 90
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Opium Coins by Ronald J. Dayton Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 90
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Clip-On Table Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 90
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Smoke and Mirrors by John Bannon Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 91
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Tricks of the Imagination by Robert E. Neale Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 91
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Real Secrets of Close-Up Magic by Eugene Burger Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 91
Marc DeSouza Copper/Silver My Way
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 92
David Acer Forget Me Not performer's signature appears on back of signed playing card, performer writes name on business card, voodoo presentation
 		Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 93
Rich Hennessey Dollar Offsp"ring" Dollar bill ring is produced from other bill
Inspired by Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 94
Dr. James Hoy Close-Up for Kids as Jim Hoy, promotional give-away for kids
 		Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 95
Chris Hurlbert Behind Bars on performing nightclubs
 		Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 96
Jeff Stuart, Chris Hurlbert Ear from Coin Gag producing a fake ear from a coin
 		Vol. 2 No. 9 Jan./Feb. 1992 96
Jim Kleefeld A Volunteer From The Table on choosing volunteers
 		Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 97
Jim Sisti The Magic Menu Award
  • Best New Books
  • Best New Effects
  • Best New Videos
  • Person of the Year
 		Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 98
Mercer Helms Tay Planning for the Professional Magician
Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 99
Kirk Charles Talking' Magic on talking with spectators, topics and answering questions
 		Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 100
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only on Michael Close
 		Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 101
Ray Mertz At the Bar
Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 101
Karl Norman The Carnival Loop Routine knot appears on a solid metal chain, knot is plugged off the chain, loop pentetrates spectator's thumb
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 101
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Lipstick by Tony Binarelli Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 102
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Eternal Light by Alfred Lee Cohen Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 102
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Four-Card Monte by Bob King Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 102
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Card Craft by Jerry K. Hartman Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 103
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Brad Burt's Magic Videos (Volumes 1-5) by Brad Burt Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 103
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Dog-Eared Deck Plus by Simon Lovell Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 103
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Roger Klause: In Concert by Roger Klause (written by Lance Pierce) Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 103
Tabby "Tabman" Crabb Paradapt (Parallax Revisited) card reverses while spectator holds it, with cut
Inspired by Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 104
Scott Wells, Steve Burton Second Impression selection and picture of hand appear on blank card, FISM flash, Himber Wallet
 		Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 105
Jim Sisti Bright Ideas for FISM Flash / Flash Point... gags with the FISM flash
 		Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 105
Eric DeCamps The Hand is Quicker than the Eye signed card lost, another signed card put on spectator's hand, a card appears in the hands, it is the second card and spectator hold first hand
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 106
Chris Hurlbert The Last Word
Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 108
Daniel Dobson From the Mailbox way to approach a table
 		Vol. 2 No. 10 Mar./Apr. 1992 108
Jim Sisti, Michael Ammar A Conversation with Michael Ammar
Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 109
Jim Sisti Magic Loses Another Bar Great on the passing of Jim Ryan
 		Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 112
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only
Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 113
Ray Mertz At the Bar
Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 113
Karl Norman The Karl Norman Key Card Routine locator card with piece of other card glued on it
Related to Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 113
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Dynaswitch by Mehdi Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 114
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Keys to the Kingdom by David Acer Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 114
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Card Mirage by Ton Onosaka Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 114
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Fly Cards II by Aldo Colombini Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 115
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Wild Card Kit by Jon Racherbaumer Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 115
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Symposium Discussions Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 115
Kirk Charles The Balloon Prediction card with three balloon animals depicted, prediction of chosen one
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 116
La Banca Four-Way Alchemy One Dollar bill changes into a ten, a twenty, a fifty and into a hundred dollar bill
 		Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 117
Jim Sisti Multiple Selection Mistakes three cards change into selections
 		Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 118
Blake Edward Maxam From the Mailbox
Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 119
Chris Hurlbert The Last Word on Hank Lee's Cape Cod Conclave, Dan Fleshman, Giovanni, Patrick Raymond, Juan Tamariz, Michael Weber, Bob Sheets, Michael Finney, Christopher Hart
 		Vol. 2 No. 11 May/June 1992 120
Dan Fleshman Some Random Thoughts on Restaurant Magic
  • Pocket Management
  • The Approach
  • Deciding Which Tables to Work
  • Parting Thoughts
 		Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 121
Jim Sisti Targeting Suitable Restaurants
Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 124
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only using balloons in restaurants
 		Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 125
Ray Mertz At the Bar on 4F, Jim Ryan, working at a bard
 		Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 125
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Insurance Policy Templates by Guy Camirand Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 126
Jim Sisti (reviewer) My First Card Trick by John Cornelius Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 126
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Mini-Fax by Barry Govan Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 126
Jim Sisti (reviewer) The Collected Almanac by Richard Kaufman Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 127
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Magic for Bartenders - Encore! by Leo Behnke Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 127
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Workers - The Video by Michael Close Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 127
Jim Sisti (reviewer) In Concert (Video) by Roger Klause Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 127
Dan Fleshman Some Prediction signed card among Aces vanishes and turns out to be prediction card
 		Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 128
Dan Fleshman Coin Through Hand through spectator's hand, back pinch
Also published here Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 129
Dan Fleshman Malini-Freeman Twist Time Machine meets Inversion
 		Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 130
Jim Sisti A Note from the Editor
Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 131
Chris Hurlbert The Last Word on Dan Tong, balloon animals
 		Vol. 2 No. 12 July/Aug. 1992 132
Kirk Charles Who Are We Fooling? on the handling of spectators, and the right attitude
 		Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 133
Johnny Ace Palmer The Walk-Around Formula
Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 135
Jim Sisti Dai Vernon 1894 - 1992
Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 135
Gary Ward English Money vs. The U.S. Magician on using money from the UK, different coins and bills
 		Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 136
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only on tips, Trevor Lewis, Mark Leveridge, Todd Karr, John Drebinger, Eddie Raymond
 		Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 137
Ray Mertz At the Bar on tricks that work well at the bar
 		Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 137
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Invisible Thread Reel by James B. George Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 138
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Hot Dog! by Nick Trost, Patrick Reymond Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 138
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Kickback Monte by Keith Bennett Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 138
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Show-Time At the Tom Foolery by Tom Mullica (written by Richard Kaufman) Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 139
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Corporate Presentations by Leo Behnke Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 139
Jim Sisti (reviewer) More Commercial Magic - The J.C. Wagner Video Vol. II by John C. Wagner Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 139
Dennis Carroll Two Signed Card Transposition one card in the center of the deck and one in the pocket
 		Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 140
Jerry K. Hartman Reverse while showing top and bottom card, card ends up reversed second from top
 		Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 140
Burton the Bizarre Sensory Deception transposition of Penny and Dollar coin, both grow in size
 		Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 140
Jim Sisti The Dan Quayle Trick spelling to selection, with missing letter gag
 		Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 142
Chris Hurlbert The Last Word on the question of "How do you do that"?
 		Vol. 3 No. 13 Sep./Oct. 1992 144
Restaurant Magic Down Under on the history of restaurant magic in Australia
 		Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 145
Barry Govan Tips and Techniques for restaurant and close-up magic
Also published here
  • Barry Govan's "Close-Up Magic: Restaurant Style (Volume 1)"
 Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 145
David Parr The Art of Magic on art versus entertainment
Also published here
  • David Parr's "Brain Food"
 Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 147
Dennis Carroll Being a Substitute on beinga substitute magician for another restaurant magician
 		Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 148
Jim Sisti Hot Flashes! on Paul Green
 		Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 148
Al "The Only" Ulman Ask the Only on when a child says "I know that one"
 		Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 149
Ray Mertz At the Bar list of favorite packet tricks
 		Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 149
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Card-Toon by Dan Harlan Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 150
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Field's Famous Poker Hustle by Doyne Michie Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 150
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Bill Repair by Bob Solari Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 150
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Color Prediction Chips by Tom Craven Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 150
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Out of Control by Chris Kenner Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 151
Jim Sisti (reviewer) Take a Tip from Me by Phil Sherman Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 151
Barry Govan Snappy Card Giveaway playing card changes to card with message on front and back
 		Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 152
Snap Over Change
Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 152
Barry Govan Counterfeit Credit four blank cards, picture of credit card appears on one and then card is torn and wrapped in paper, when paper is lit bill appears, Himber Wallet
 		Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 152
Barry Govan I.O.U. $20 20 dollar bill change into two tens, then paper changes into bill
Also published here
  • Barry Govan's "Close-Up Magic: Restaurant Style (Volume 2)"
 Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 153
Dan Tong Vari-Mental
Also published here Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 153
Jim Sisti Guest Check Pseudo-Psychometry using guest check pads
Also published here Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 154
Shaun McCree Imagination chosen card rises folded in quarters from deck
Inspired by
  • Richard Bartram in "The Linking Ring" December 1988.
 Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 154
Chris Hurlbert The Last Word on working a new restaurant
 		Vol. 3 No. 14 Nov./Dec. 1992 156
Michael Close Magic, Music and More
  • SOB 2000 and Carlos' Three Laws
  • Carlos' Three Laws
Also published here Vol. 3 No. 15 Jan./Feb. 1993 157
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Data entered by Lorenz Schär, February 2023.