1991-2016
Written by Stan Allen
Work of Various
31,500 pages (Paperback), published by MAGIC Magazine
Illustrated with photographs and drawings
Language: English
7,086 entries
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Creators Title Comments & References Issue Year Page AA Categories
Martin Gardner Water Down
  • Martin Gardner's Corner
water runs along string into glass
Vol. 12 No. 7 Mar. 2003 94
Billy McComb Amongst the Famous
  • Woolgatherings
Ava Gardner
Vol. 12 No. 7 Mar. 2003 95
Vin Carey Did it Ever Happen to You?
  • 66 Years Ago
Also published here
  • The Sphinx, Feb. 1937
Vol. 12 No. 7 Mar. 2003 96
Finally Harry Houdini photograph
Vol. 12 No. 7 Mar. 2003 98
John Moehring Füll Bloom
  • Editor's Letter
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 17
Mike Melillo, Aye Jaye Siding with P&T
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 19
Tom Ogden Murphy, Sankey & Fayne, and They're Not Tax Lawyers
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 19
John Heinen Too Much?
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 19
Michael Dustman Ardan Admirers
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 19
Magic Update
  • Magia di Silvan
  • At The Magic Castle
  • Ruling Against Copperfield
  • Paul Daniels Shares his Secrets
  • Vegas Watch
  • Teaching all but the tricks
  • The Big Apple
  • Illusions Disappears
  • Frank Simon - died
  • John "Kaz" Kasnetsis - died
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 22
Michael Close (reviewer) Variations Revisited by Earl Nelson Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 30
Michael Close (reviewer) Versatile Card Magic Revisited by Frank Simon Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 31
Michael Close (reviewer) The Penumbra Issues 3 & 4 by William Goodwin, Gordon Bean Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Mentalism, Incorporated by Chuck Hickok Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Sudden Deck by David Regal Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 33
Michael Close (reviewer) AM/PM by Tom Cutts Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 34
Michael Close (reviewer) Chick Trick by Ron Bauer Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 34
Michael Close (reviewer) Micro Chop Cups by James Riser, Dennis Loomis Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 34
Michael Close (reviewer) Melt by Eric James Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) McDonald's Blankety Blanked! by Jeff Ezell Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 35
Michael Close It's Not Magic, But... Ibidem covers
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 35
Michael Close Personal Note
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 35
Joel Bauer, Mark Levy In His Words: Joel Bauer
Related to Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 40
Kevin James Gaëtan Bloom: Clever and Seriously Funny
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 46
Bits of Bloomese facts about Gaëtan Bloom
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 46
Kevin James The Bloom Files photograph collection of Gaëtan Bloom
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 50
Gaëtan Bloom Confetti Bags three bags of confetti, spectator takes one, two and three different pieces out of the bags without the performer looking, performer divines the choices
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 52
Gaëtan Bloom Lasso Rope cards in hat, rope put in and selection comes out knotted on the rope
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 52
Daniel Waldron American Museum of Magic
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 54
Richard Osterlind 20 years on... The Breakthrough Card System on the Breakthrough Card System and its twentieth anniversary
Related to Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 56
Jim Sisti Out of the Shadows on Richard Osterlind
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 58
John Moehring More Science of Magic is better
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 60
Mike Caveney An Illusion for the Times on Horace Goldin and The Escape of Potato Jones
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 62
Joshua Jay Icebreakers
  • Talk About Tricks
Related toAlso published here Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 71
Nathan Kranzo Danke paper rose put into bottle, it changes into real rose in flash of fire
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 72
Serge Kalloghlian Torn-and-Restored Couple two names written on a half of a separate blank card each (spectator's and performer's name), they are torn in half and the halves with the names fuse together
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 73
Gregory Wilson Kissing Up spectator's lip print "kissed" on flash paper, it is burnt and changes into candy kiss
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 75
Joshua Jay Correction credit correction
Related to Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 75
Gene Turner Expertalk: Gene Turner on the Watch Steal
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 76
David Kaye Turn It Around
  • Magic For The Family Audience
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 78
Trixie Bond Daley's Last Trick for Children with image cards from Looney Tunes deck
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 79
Jim Sisti Magic on the Menu on changing restaurants or staying in one place
Related to Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 80
Jim Sisti Guest Check Pseudo-Psychometry using guest check pads
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 81
Jim Steinmeyer Pushing the Envelope
  • Conjuring
spectator decides on order of three envelopes that are clipped on a ribbon, order is predicted in the envelopes
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 82
Just for Grins
  • April Almanac
  • cartoon - Fabrini
  • Magic WORDoodles - Marvin Miller
  • The List
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 102
Charlie Frye Eccentricks Karate Coin done with packet of sugar
Inspired by Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 103
Billy McComb Magical Horticulture and More
  • Woolgatherings
Jack Hughes
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 103
"Senator" Clarke Crandall Criticism should be a reward
  • 40 Years Ago
Also published here
  • The New Tops, Apr. 1963
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 104
Finally Fred Keating photograph
Vol. 12 No. 8 Apr. 2003 106
John Moehring Write on
  • Editor's Letter
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 17
Magic Update
  • International Festival
  • Swain Scores at Book Signing
  • Houdini's Birthday Celebrated
  • Mullica in Missouri
  • Japan Cup 2003
  • Channing Pollock & JoAnn Kozak - married
  • Bob Jepson - died
  • The Big Apple
  • At The Magic Castle
  • Vegas Watch
  • Ten Upcoming Conventions
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 19
Michael Close (reviewer) Dan Harlan's Premium Blend Volumes 1-6 by Dan Harlan Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 26
Michael Close (reviewer) The Original Stand-up Magic of Juan Pablo Volumes 1 & 2 by Juan Pablo Ibañez Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 28
Michael Close (reviewer) Open Traveller by David Acer Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 28
Michael Close (reviewer) DeSouza's DeCeptions by Marc DeSouza (written by David Acer) Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 29
Michael Close (reviewer) The Expert at the Card Table - Centennial Edition by S. W. Erdnase
Michael Cranick Booksellers
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 29
Michael Close (reviewer) The Ninja Rings by Masahiro Yanagida, Shoot Ogawa Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 29
Michael Close (reviewer) The Magic and Manipulation of Geoffrey Buckingham by Geoffrey Buckingham Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 30
Michael Close (reviewer) Hang 'Em High by Bob Sheets Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 30
Michael Close (reviewer) Mental Clip by John T. Sheets Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 31
Michael Close (reviewer) Convert-a-Ball by Petrick Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 31
Michael Close (reviewer) Cubic Feat by Petrick Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 31
Michael Close (reviewer) Slicey Dicey by Petrick Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 31
Michael Close (reviewer) De-namic by Petrick Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 31
Michael Close (reviewer) Ring 'n Wallet by Doug Malloy Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 31
Michael Close (reviewer) Hilford Manuscripts by Docc Hilford Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Broom Levitation by Dr. Roman Szaligo Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Tagged by Shawn Farquhar Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) MatriXpress by Shawn Farquhar Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Solari's Wallet by Bob Solari Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Burnt! Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Wands by Ron Frank Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Clip art CD-ROMS by Ed Harris Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Hocus Jokus: How to Do Funny Magic by Steve Charney Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) The Great Book of Optical Illusions by Al Seckel Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) The Word's Biggest Puzzle Book by Charles Barry Townsend Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Band of the Hand by Docc Hilford Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) At the Mountains of Madness by Docc Hilford Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Mephisto's Journey by Docc Hilford Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) The Richey Technique by Docc Hilford Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Lolita System by Docc Hilford Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Ball & Tube Booklet by Docc Hilford Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Sign of the Four by Docc Hilford Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) The Star Tradeshow Act by Docc Hilford Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) The Million Dollar Deck by Docc Hilford Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 32
Sid Fleischman, John Moehring In His Words: Sid Fleischman
Related to Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 38
Lance Pierce Roger Klause Following the Leader
Related to Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 44
Roger Klause Let Alone Detect... card is chosen, wrong card changes into correct one visibly
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 48
Roger Klause Deliberate Side Steal Set-Up from selection during dribbling
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 48
Dai Vernon Dai-verse turning deck over above bottom card
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 49
Roger Klause No Palm Color Change Variation color change
Inspired by Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 49
Shep Hyken Houdini: The Movie at a Half Century
  • Houdini Film Trivia
Related to Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 52
John Tudor Christian Thee: Artist of Illusion
  • Art of Illusion - Trompe l'oil
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 56
Jeff Crilley TV Reporter Reveals Tricks: Getting the Media to Cover Your Magic
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 62
Joshua Jay From Harvest to Hartman
  • Talk About Tricks
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 67
Edward Marlo Outjogged Oil & Water
Related toAlso published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 68
Edward Marlo Down-Jog Displacement oil and water context, secret antifaro for very small packet
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 68
Andrew Wimhurst Through the Looking Glass deck vanish climax
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 69
Andrew Wimhurst, Jackie McClements Shock Treatment Variation as climax to Ladies' Looking Glass
Inspired byAlso published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 70
Gerald Deutsch Heads Down bill through table is promised, but only the head part of the bill penetrates, leaving a hole in the bill
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 70
Camile Ghastine Key Chain Reaction tab from soda can penetrates onto, off and back onto key chain ring
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 72
Mark Aspiazu Aspiazu Fan Palm perpendicular insertion, one-handed closing
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 73
Daniel Garcia Expertalk: Daniel Garcia on the Flying Match unburnt match reattaches onto matchbook filled with burnt matches, smoke produced from mouth
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 74
David Kaye Turn It Around
  • Magic For The Family Audience
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 76
Dal Sanders Good Readers Make Good Spellers spelling routine with word cards, adult always gets "Lunch", credit information
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 76
Dal Sanders
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 77
Jim Sisti Magic on the Menu on performing character in restaurant work
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 80
Joe Lantiere Prop Table
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 81
Jim Steinmeyer The Princess Caraboo Deck
  • Conjuring
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 82
Just for Grins
  • May Almanac
  • Opening Lines
  • Magic WORDoodles - Marvin Miller
  • cartoon - Fabrini
  • The List
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 102
Billy McComb "Can't be... there are no more..."
  • Woolgatherings
Erikson (Eric Ferguson)
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 103
"Senator" Clarke Crandall I Thought You Worked That Way
  • 35 Years Ago
Also published here
  • New Tops, Aug. 1967
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 104
Finally Sid Fleischman youth photograph
Vol. 12 No. 9 May 2003 106
John Moehring Making history
  • Editor's Letter
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 19
Dick Newton, Norman Beck, Jack Winston, Bill Harris Bauer Interview
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 21
Jim Robertson, Clayton N. Hallman, Dick Williams Klause
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 21
Steve Bryant, Daniel Waldron Double Hits
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 21
Jun Kotani Thumb Tied or Forgiven?
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 21
Rick Bruce Psychic Shoes
  • Mail
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 22
Ian Keable-Elliott Memory Calculations
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 22
Dr. Dan J. Alessini, Brian Ambrosch Magic Meetings
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 22
Nick Morton Now Serving
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 23
Larry White Janet's the Greatest
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 23
Frank J. Anglar Pairadox
  • Mail
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 23
Magic Update
  • Spellbound for Cincinnati
  • The Play's the Thing...
  • Legacy of Nightmare Alley Lives
  • S&R DramWorks Deal in the Works
  • Fingers Flick Down Under
  • Makin' a Movie
  • Stuart P. Cramer - died
  • Robert L/ "Lee" Jacobs - died
  • Vegas Watch
  • Lee Noble - died
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 25
Michael Close (reviewer) Card College Volume 5 by Roberto Giobbi Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 34
Michael Close (reviewer) Card Conspiracy Volume 1 by Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) The Magic Wand on CD-ROM by Martin Breese Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) Stanyon's Magic on CD-ROM by Martin Breese Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) Henry Evans: Something More Than Illusion Volumes 1-3 by Henry Evans Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Card Through Window by John Kennedy Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 38
Michael Close (reviewer) Visual Broken and Restored Cigarette by John Kennedy Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 38
Michael Close (reviewer) Rich Marotta and Twila Zone: Dynamic Duo! by Rich Marotta, Twila Zone Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 39
Michael Close (reviewer) The Movie: Tricks and Fiction from the Road The Flicking Fingers Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 39
Robert E. Neale, Eugene Burger, Jeff McBride, Todd Karr In Their Words: Neale, Burger & McBride
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 44
John Moehring Stuart Cramer: Working Wizard of the 20th Century
Related to Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 52
John Moehring Chan Wing
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 54
Stuart P. Cramer In Person drawing and comments by Cramer on the following magicians:
  • Dai Vernon
  • Eugene Laurant
  • Herbert Leon Cope
  • Karl Germain
  • Carl Rosini
  • Harlowe R. Hoyt
  • Robert Harbin
  • Cardini
  • Winston Freer
  • George Bailey
  • John Mulholland
  • E. J. Moore
  • Paul Fleming
  • Jean de Jean
  • Eddie Tullock
  • Bert Allerton
  • Kuda Bux
  • Okito
  • Igor Kio
  • Joseph Dunninger
  • Russell Swann
  • J. B. Bobo
  • Stanley Jaks
  • George Jason
  • Doc Nixon
  • Bert Easley
  • Hardeen
  • Albert H. Jacques
  • John Nicholls Booth
  • John Grdina
  • Harry Blackstone
  • Dante
  • Albert Goshman
  • Jay Marshall
  • Ralph Emerson Powell
  • Al Saal
  • Walter Gibson
  • Russ Walsh
  • Harlan "Doc" Tarbell
  • Stuart P. Cramer
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 55
Lance Pierce My First Fechter's
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 62
Richard Hatch Alexander Adrion: The Conjuring Philosopher
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 66
Irving Desfor Desfor on Adrion on Alexander Adrion
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 68
Ryan Oakes, Paul Daniels Paul Daniels' Week in America
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 70
Joshua Jay J'aime Paris!
  • Talk About Tricks
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 79
Mark Aspiazu The New Orleans Slip one-handed bottom deal and flip-over of the card onto the packet held in left hand
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 80
David Stone The Circular Double double spun around out-stretched left thumb, left hand also holding deck
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 81
Eric Anderson Slapped deck slapped onto left palm-down hand, card appears face up from it
Related toAlso published here Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 82
Edward Marlo Future Classic Palm
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 82
Daniel Garcia Thumb Touch coin on back of spectator's hand, it vanishes when performer waves his hand over it, flick into sleeve, ungaffed Raven
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 83
Tom Stone Lighter Than lighter and cigarette transpose, lighter suddenly in mouth and cigarette in hand in place of lighter
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 84
Luke Dancy Dancy Transposition two tabled Jokers transpose with selection
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 85
Shoot Ogawa TV Snap single card production from lateral palm
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 86
David Kaye Turn It Around
  • Magic For The Family Audience
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 88
John Dixon Floating M&M Doll themed Zombie routine
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 88
John Dixon
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 89
Jim Sisti Magic on the Menu on magicians in the audience at restaurant work
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 90
Doug Canning Point/Counterpoint packet cut off and counted, card at that position remembered, packet replaced, number named and card is at that position (faced deck) and divined
Also published here
  • Canning's Card Capers (Doug Canning)
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 91
10-20 Force
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 91
Jim Steinmeyer Building a Better Slot Machine
  • Conjuring
three spectators on stage select slot machine symbols and an amount of money, symbols are predicted in three (flip) books and money on a poker chip (Koran medaillon)
Inspired by Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 92
Just for Grins
  • June Almanac
  • cartoon - Fabrini
  • Magic WORDoodles - Marvin Miller
  • The List
Related to Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 110
Martin Gardner The Twirled Ring
  • Martin Gardner's Corner
ring spins on a string held at both ends, string pulled tighter
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 110
Charlie Frye Eccentricks vanishing comb, secretly left in hair
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 111
Billy McComb About a Little Big Guy
  • Woolgatherings
on Jimmy Rogers
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 111
Theodore Annemann The Hypnotized Bird
  • 63 Years Ago
on Henry Hardin, bird "plays dead"
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 112
Finally Ormond McGill photograph
Vol. 12 No. 10 June 2003 114
John Moehring Moving On
  • Editor's Letter
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 19
Magic Update
  • Vacation time is magic time
  • Hiding the Elephant
  • Magic Circle Honor
  • Wanna Buy The Brooklyn Bridge?
  • Summer Convention Sellouts
  • Magic Road Trip on Travel Channel
  • Vegas Watch
  • At The Magic Castle
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 21
Michael Close (reviewer) The Secret Ways of Al Baker by Al Baker (written by Todd Karr) Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 30
Michael Close (reviewer) Phantoms of the Card Table by David Britland, Gazzo Macee Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 31
Michael Close (reviewer) French Bred Winners by Etienne Pradier Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) The Legendary Repertoire of Michael Skinner Volume 3 by Michael Skinner Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 33
Michael Close (reviewer) Visions of Wonder Volumes 1-3 by Tommy Wonder Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 33
Michael Close (reviewer) Some Tricks by Anthony Owen Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 34
Michael Close (reviewer) LipSmacker! by Paul Harris Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 34
Michael Close (reviewer) ...Alone by David RegalRelated to Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) Walter B. Gibson and The Shadow by Thomas Shimeld
- It's Not Magic, But...
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) Hit the Road by R. Paul Wilson, Lee Asher Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) Wink by Gaëtan Bloom Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) The Invisible Watch by Gaëtan Bloom Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) Notes on Three Card Monte School for Scoundrels Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) Aunt Mary's Terrible Secret by David Williamson Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) Scarne's Magic Tricks by John Scarne Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) Scarne on Card Tricks by John Scarne Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 35
David Sandy, Rory Johnston In His Words: David Sandy
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 42
Ed Parrish A Joe Stevens Story
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 52
Joe Stevens A Couple of pages from The Stevens Scrapbook photographs
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 58
Tina Lenert 25 Years of Comedy & Magic
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 60
David Britland Phantoms of the Card Table excerpt from the book, on Walter Irving Scott
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 64
Gabe Fajuri Bob Read: An Eternal Quest for Cups & Balls Art
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 68
George Schindler (reviewer) Majique of Devlin Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 70
Levent Cimkentli Devlin's Suspension on Devlin's broom suspension
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 72
Joshua Jay In Defense of Card Magic
  • Talk About Tricks
Related toAlso published here Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 81
Jeff McBride Mint Condition card minus a torn-off corner travels folded into listerine mint case
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 82
Jeff McBride Corner Switch simulated tear
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 83
Robert Herritt All Backed Up three double-backed cards are shown, a Seven is chosen and the three cards change into other Sevens, then repeat with an Ace
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 84
Robert Herritt NoLap Switch Ditch
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 85
Patrik Stenberg First Finger Flip one-handed cut to table, the right-hand first finger flips out bottom card of upper still held packet
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 85
Doug Edwards The De Suspension deck suspended on fingers, first in card case then without, ungaffed
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 86
Luke Dancy Call Cards three emergency cards tabled, wrong card found, emergency cards give 911 phone number, case opens up like a phone and performer calls someone, wrong card changes into selection and emergency cards to its mates
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 87
Daniel Garcia Expertalk: Daniel Garcia on the Angle Pass
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 89
David Kaye Turn It Around
  • Magic For The Family Audience
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 90
Joseph Alajbeg Thumb Tip Routine thumb tip routine with two silks for children
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 90
Joseph Alajbeg
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 91
Jim Sisti Magic on the Menu on the lack of natural barriers in restaurant work, prop management
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 92
Jim Sisti Transmutation change purse is set aside, borrowed signed bill changes into another bill, signed bill found in purse, using bill switch technique
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 92
Just for Grins
  • July Almanac
  • cartoon - Fabrini
  • Magic WORDoodles - Marvin Miller
  • The List
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 110
Charlie Frye Eccentricks string in ring and string routine vanishes in flash of fire with the ring
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 111
Billy McComb I almost meet Howard
  • Woolgatherings
on Howard Hughes
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 111
Frances Ireland Marshall William Russell Swann
  • 23 Years Ago
Also published here
  • The New Tops, June 1980
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 112
Finally Renée and Harry Lorayne photograph
Vol. 12 No. 11 July 2003 114
John Moehring Aye!
  • Editor's Letter
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 19
Dan Stapleton, John Moehring Almanac Alterations
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 21
J. Kurt Schmidt Marketplace
  • Mail
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 21
Robert Kirkwood Spencer Kudos for Cramer
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 21
Jerry Sadowitz Card Crediting
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 21
Rocky Parsons, Jon Dee Please Write
  • Mail
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 21
David Regal Not All That Alone
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 22
Dear Magic Magazine...
  • Mail
humorous letter from pseudonym "Gil"
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 22
Magic Update
  • UK Getaway
  • Merry making a pilot
  • Opera Cadabra
  • Harry Anderson Opens Sideshow
  • Callback for Disney Pirates
  • Interrante to dangle a decade later
  • Tigers Lose but Radatz scrores
  • At The Magic Castle
  • Vegas Watch
  • Raymond Monroe "Ray-Mond" Corbin - died
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 25
Margaret G. Dailey 1919-2003
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 29
Michael Close (reviewer) The Strolling Magician by Mark Leveridge Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Cultural Xchange by Shoot Ogawa, Apollo Robbins Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 33
Michael Close (reviewer) The Very Best of Gary Ouellet Volumes 1-3 by Gary Ouellet Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 33
Michael Close (reviewer) Alex Elmsley - The Tahoe Sessions by Alex Elmsley Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 34
Michael Close (reviewer) Doc Eason Live! Volumes 1-3 by Doc Eason Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) The Magic of Trevor Lewis by Trevor Lewis Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) The Complete Cups and Balls Volumes 1&2 by Michael Ammar Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) Charming Chinese Challenge by Troy Hooser Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) DiceMan by Andy Nyman Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) The Hidden by Andy Nyman Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) Easy to Master Card Miracles Volumes 4, 5, & 6 by Michael Ammar Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) The One True Ring by R. Paul Wilson Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Completely Crowded by R. Paul Wilson Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Non-Faro by R. Paul Wilson Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Gloves to Doves by George Millward Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Dove Harness by Michael Aslan Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Tarbell Course Lybrary.com Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) A Conversation with Liz Tucker by Liz Tucker Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 37
Simon Aronson, Joshua Jay A Conversation with Simon Aronson
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 42
Flashbacks on Simon Aronson
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 45
Gabe Fajuri Abbott's: A Tradition of Magical Marketing
Related to Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 52
Gordon Bean Armando Lucero
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 58
Armando Lucero Thoughts on learning magic
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 60
John Moehring Animal Planet presents Lance Burton's Guerilla Magic
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 62
Joshua Jay Simon Aronson on Shuffle-bored
  • Talk About Tricks
introductory comments
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 69
Simon Aronson Random Sample Shuffle-Bored prediction on folded paper, with the "except..." ending
  • Background and Theory
  • The Booklet Fold
  • Set-up of Deck
  • Performance
  • Comments
  • Credits
Related toAlso published here Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 70
David Kaye Turn It Around
  • Magic For The Family Audience
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 78
Jeff Bibik Card on Back card on spectator's back, with child
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 78
Jeff Bibik
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 79
Jim Sisti Magic on the Menu on different occasions in restaurants (birthday, Valentine's day, ...)
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 80
Al "The Only" Ulman Happy Birthday Card Trick singing Happy Birthday, card appears at last beat, cards spell "Happy Birthday"
Inspired by Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 81
Jim Steinmeyer The Allergic Card Trick
  • Conjuring
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 82
Card Tray to add cards
Also published here Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 83
Just for Grins
  • August Almanac
  • The List
  • cartoon - Fabrini
  • Magic WORDoodles - Marvin Miller
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 100
Martin Gardner Suspended Bottle
  • Martin Gardner's Corner
bottle filled with rice is lifted with stick
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 100
Billy McComb Meeting a Film Pioneer
  • Woolgatherings
on visiting Paris, Georges Méliès
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 101
"Senator" Clarke Crandall First Magic Convention
  • 31 Years Ago
Also published here
  • The New Tops, June 1972
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 102
Finally Foxie Follies photograph, Tom Ogden, Tom Mullica, Max Maven
Vol. 12 No. 12 Aug. 2003 104
John Moehring More to come
  • Editor's Letter
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 19
Vincent Sanford Escapology
  • Mail
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 20
John Poole, Jack Winston, Brad Jacobs Shuffle-Bored
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 20
Frank Tougas, E. Loughran Differing With Jay
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 20
Magic Update
  • Magic-set history lives during FISM
  • Kentucky magi on Penthouse show
  • Le Grand Autumn Season
  • Cohen returns to the Big Apple
  • At The Magic Castle
  • Backstage at the Lance Burton show
  • Vegas Watch
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 24
Milton Kort 1917-2003
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 27
Michael Close (reviewer) Absolute Magic by Derren Brown Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 32
Michael Close (reviewer) Card Fictions by Pit Hartling Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 33
Michael Close (reviewer) The Magic of Thinking Creatively by Barry Mitchell Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 33
Michael Close (reviewer) Mathcasts Aspellonu by Howard A. Adams Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 34
Michael Close (reviewer) 13 by R. Paul Wilson Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 34
Michael Close (reviewer) An Illustrated History of White Magic Before Robert-Houdin by Fanch Guillerin Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) The Lost Works of Bro. John Hamman by Brother John Hamman Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 35
Michael Close (reviewer) Pass With Care by Peter Cassford Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) Visual Voodoo by Nathan Kranzo Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) 3-D Cash by Mark Allen Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) Spooked by Nicholas Einhorn Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Fadeout by Meir Yedid Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 37
Michael Close It's Not Magic, But... Handprints - Eldar Djangirov
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 37
Louis Falanga, Gabe Fajuri In His Words: Louis Falanga
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 44
Stan Allen FISM 2003
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 52
Mark Holstein FISM 2003 Five Days of Stage Competitions
  • The Winners
Related to Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 54
Sue Anne Webster FISM 2003 Three Days of Close-up Competitions
  • The Winners
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 58
Alan Howard FISM 2003 Four Nights of Galas
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 61
Not a Gala but... The Nocturnal Trio (Eugene Burger, Tina Lenert, Max Maven)
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 63
Rory Johnston Pro Kids! With a little help from our friends
  • The Pro Kids Show! team
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 64
John Moehring Wheeler Dealer and Magic Maker on George Robinson
Related to Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 68
Joshua Jay An issue with the French
  • Talk About Tricks
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 79
Yves Doumergue Ten For Ten after some spectator shuffling and dealing, four Tens are on top of three piles to match prediction
VariationsAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 80
William Eston Cigarette for Two cigarette is split into two cigarettes
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 81
David Jade Swing Control similar to Bow-to-stern Control
Inspired byAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 82
David Jade Swinging Aces card inserted into center instantly shown between sandwiched cards on top
VariationsAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 84
Frank Truong Swinging Aces Plus card inserted into center instantly shown between sandwiched cards on top
Inspired byAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 86
Bébel Expertalk: Bebel on Tilt different convincers
  • First Method
  • Second Method
Related toAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 87
David Kaye Turn It Around
  • Magic For The Family Audience
Related to Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 90
John Tudor Say No To Drugs "Fresh Fish" adaption to drug theme
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 90
Jim Sisti Magic on the Menu on potential clients in restaurant work
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 92
Jim Sisti Twentieth Century Thread Twentieth Century Silks as close-up version with colored threads in envelope
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 93
Jim Steinmeyer Fan Mail
  • Conjuring
two bills are torn, one half of each vanish and appear in envelopes, handling with change bag
Inspired by Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 94
Just for Grins
  • September Almanac
  • Strange but True
  • cartoon - Fabrini
  • Magic WORDoodles - Marvin Miller
  • The List
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 110
Martin Gardner Estimating Height
  • Martin Gardner's Corner
stacking pennies and estimating how much are needed to exceed the diameter of a dime
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 110
Billy McComb My Friend Al
  • Woolgatherings
on Al Koran
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 111
John Mulholland Rabbit Eggs
  • 59 Years Ago
Also published here
  • The Sphinx, May, June and July 1944
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 112
Finally Fred Haenchen photograph
Vol. 13 No. 1 Sep. 2003 114
John Moehring In the air
  • Editor's Letter
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 19
Bernard Peytoureau FISM Follow-Up
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 21
Dr. Murray Simon Simon Aronson
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 21
Al Ogletree Robinson Coverage
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 21
Robert Kirkwood Spencer "A" And "B" Issue
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 21
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Fish Story
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 21
Magic Update
  • Much ado about Blaine
  • War Magician Marches Toward Moviedom
  • Criss angel Airs on Sci Fi
  • Looking Forward With FISM General Secretary Eric Eswin
  • At The Magic Castle
  • Vegas Watch
  • Wedding Wizardry
  • It's Magic!
  • Herbert Lewis Morrissey - died
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 23
Lawrence L. Jones 1926-2003
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 27
Michael Close (reviewer) Mystery School by Eugene Burger, Jeff McBride Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) Carl Andrews' Magic from Maui by Carl Andrews, Jr. Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Revolutionary Card Technique by Edward Marlo Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Astonishing New Twists with Paul Harris' Reality Twister by Pete McCabe Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 38
Michael Close (reviewer) Jeff Sheridan: Genus at Work Volumes 1-4 by Jeff Sheridan Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 38
Michael Close (reviewer) Coin Ovations by Reed McClintock Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 39
Michael Close (reviewer) "...after all these years..." by Doc Eason Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 39
Michael Close (reviewer) Suspended Dimension by Dan Sylvester Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 40
Michael Close (reviewer) Pinnacle by Russ Niedzwiecki Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 40
Michael Close (reviewer) Just Passin' Thru by Russ Niedzwiecki Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 40
Michael Close (reviewer) Pyro Perception by Brent Walske Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Tarbell Course Lybrary.com Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Silver Shifter Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Visible Invisibility by Jeff Ezell Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) The Yankee Magic Collector #10 Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Ludwig Döbler - Genius des Biedermeir by Robert Kaldy-Karo Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Spettacolo Magico by Raimondi Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Triple Climax Card to Wallet by Frank Zak Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) The Creator and The Thinker Go Out to Lunch by Frank Zak Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Card Conspiracy Volume 2 by Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Cigarette Up the Nose by Gary Kosnitzky Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 42
Michael Close (reviewer) Wonder Box by Norm Nielsen Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 42
Michael Close (reviewer) Coolie Cube by Norm Nielsen Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 42
Michael Close (reviewer) Presto Box by Norm Nielsen Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 42
Richard Cohn Criss Angel Supernatural
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 50
Scenes from... Supernatural photos of Criss Angel performance
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 54
Gabe Fajuri 31 Faces North
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 58
Joseph Atmore (reviewer) Marc Salem: Out of His Mind by Marc Salem Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 60
Blair Robertson The Best Show... I Ever Saw: Reveen The Impossibilist
  • Magik
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 62
Derren Brown The Devil's Picture Book "The Role of Playing Cards and Choice of Material"
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 68
Eugene Burger (reviewer) Death & Harry Houdini Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 70
Joshua Jay From FISM to Fresh Breath
  • Talk About Tricks
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 79
Kalle Hakkarainen Bottle Blown glass bottle changes shape when blown into it
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 80
Reinhard Müller Miumph Redux using subtle tabled turnover of one half before the shuffle, see next issue for corrected photographs
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 81
Nabil Murday Heather's Thread Gypsy thread with white and red thread, restored thread is striped
  • Stage Version
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 83
William Eston Easy Oil 4&4
VariationsAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 84
Eric LeBlon Expertalk: Eric Leblon on the Turnover Pass
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 86
David Kaye Turn It Around
  • Magic For The Family Audience
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 88
John Bundy Forgetful Freddy Routine
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 88
John Bundy
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 89
Jim Sisti Magic on the Menu
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 90
Barry Govan Menu Prediction item in menu predicted, chosen via adding two card values
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 91
Jim Steinmeyer Deceptivity
  • Conjuring
performer comes out with paper bag, card named, deck taken out of bag and named card is only odd-backed with "Your Card" written on its back
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 92
Just for Grins
  • October Almanac
  • Magic WORDoodles - Marvin Miller
  • cartoon - Charlie Frye
  • The List
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 110
Martin Gardner Bronx Cheer Syndrome
  • Martin Gardner's Corner
sound distorts picture on old television
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 111
Billy McComb My Friend Al (Part Two)
  • Woolgatherings
on Al Koran
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 111
Stan Allen Stealing?
  • Postscript
about FISM and conventions
Related to Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 112
Finally Alois Kassner and elephant photograph
Vol. 13 No. 2 Oct. 2003 114
John Moehring A long road
  • Editor's Letter
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 23
Magic Update
  • Siegfried & Roy at The Mirage Closes - Roy on the road to recovery
  • Show move announced
  • Vegas Watch
  • At The Magic Castle
  • Richard D. "Dick" Buffum - died
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 26
Jackie Flosso 1926-2003
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 30
Michael Close Marketplace
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) Hiding the Elephant by Jim Steinmeyer Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 36
Michael Close (reviewer) Matrix God's Way by John Born Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Generation X by Brian Tudor Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 38
Michael Close (reviewer) Rendez-Vous by Jean-Pierre Vallarino Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 39
Michael Close (reviewer) Mind Surf by Dan Harlan Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 39
Michael Close (reviewer) Red Rover by Dan Harlan Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 39
Michael Close (reviewer) Royal Oil by Dan Harlan Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 39
Michael Close (reviewer) Pip Art by Dan Harlan Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 39
Michael Close (reviewer) Shake Rattle & Hole by Angelo Carbone Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 40
Michael Close (reviewer) Crandall's Cut-up Card Trick by "Senator" Clarke Crandall (written by Ron Bauer) Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Bauer's Four Squares & a Knot by Ron Bauer Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Double Crossed by Daryl Martinez Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Sharing My Secrets by Bob Fitch Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Big Switch by Martin Lewis Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Vernon Revelations by Dai Vernon Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) Very Very Close by Dai Vernon Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 41
Dick Zimmerman, Stan Allen In His Words: Dick Zimmerman
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 46
Joseph Atmore Gerry McCambridge: Redefining the Mentalist
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 52
Mike Caveney The Rise of Harry Kellar
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 58
John Moehring (reviewer) Steve Dacri: Xtreme Close-up Magic by Steve Dacri Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 64
David Britland Thomas Solomon: Mysteriarch in London
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 66
David Ben Three Tricks from Tricks
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 72
David Ben Postage Prediction prediction of the value and country of stamp, double faced stamp force
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 73
David Ben Zip Mindreading book test presentation: computer predicts words
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 74
Alain Nu Two Person Book Test
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 74
David Ben Psychic Cellular cell-phone guesses the chosen card
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 74
Joshua Jay From PCAM to Parapsychology
  • Talk About Tricks
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 85
Peter Lamont, Richard Wiseman Seeing and Believing
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 86
Richard Wiseman, Peter Lamont Déjà Vu Color-Changing Deck spectator is asked to count red cards while performer deals through blue-backed deck, deck then shown to be red-backed
VariationsAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 86
Joshua Jay Déjà Vu Thought-of Card thought-of card is only red-backed card
Inspired byAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 88
Reinhard Müller Expertalk: Reinhard Müller on the 3-Card Catch one-handed sandwich throw, with cased deck
Related toAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 91
Reinhard Müller Miumph Redux using subtle tabled turnover of one half before the shuffle
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 92
David Kaye Turn It Around
  • Magic For The Family Audience

  • KidsMagic - Marlies Greve, Louis Baerts, Irian Kasmin, Ton Bal & Arthur Dalm
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 94
Jim Sisti Magic on the Menu performance mode
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 96
Oliver Meech Fish Bowl Coin Illusion fish drawn on one side of coin, circle drawn on the other side, coin is spun, fish ends up drawn inside the circle
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 97
Just for Grins
  • November Almanac
  • Magic WORDoodles - Marvin Miller
  • cartoon - Fabrini
  • The List
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 118
Charlie Frye Eccentricks spoon bends in coffee mug
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 118
Charlie Frye Coffee Related Note using empty creamers as thimbles
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 118
Martin Gardner Unbroken Tissue
  • Martin Gardner's Corner
paper tube sealed with tissue paper and filled with rice, paper cannot be broken by pressing on rice on other side
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 119
Billy McComb A Short Tale of a Safe at Barclays
  • Woolgatherings
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 119
Stan Allen Best?
  • Postscript
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 120
Finally Johnny Coons and Marilou Neumayer photograph
Vol. 13 No. 3 Nov. 2003 122
John Moehring Endings
  • Editor's Letter
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 23
Magic Update
  • Blaine out of the box and planning big jump
  • Maryland Magic
  • Paperback Edition
  • Magical Play premieres
  • Triple Winner
  • At The Magic Castle
  • Vegas Watch
  • Lane Burton Goes Hollywood
  • Swann sale at $270,000
  • Godfather of bizarre magic memorialized
  • Upcoming Conventions
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 29
Michael Close (reviewer) The Fitch/Kohler Professional Holdout System by Bob Fitch, Bob Kohler Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 38
Michael Close (reviewer) The Predator by R. Paul Wilson Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 39
Michael Close (reviewer) The Brett Sherwood Cups by Brett Sherwood Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 39
Michael Close (reviewer) Richard Osterlind's Mind Mysteries Volumes 1-4 by Richard Osterlind Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 40
Michael Close (reviewer) The Video of Secrets Volumes 1 & 2 by John Carney Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 40
Michael Close (reviewer) Carney on Ramsay by John Carney Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 40
Michael Close (reviewer) Stealing Pips by Oz Pearlman Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 41
Michael Close (reviewer) The Great effects of Magic by Gary DarwinRelated to Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 42
Michael Close (reviewer) The Legend of the Five Mystic Rings by Tom Frank Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 42
Michael Close (reviewer) Fechter: The Magic of Eddie Fechter by Eddie Fechter (written by Jerry Mentzer) Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 43
Michael Close (reviewer) Reflexions by Eric Mead Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 43
Michael Close (reviewer) Connexions by Eric Mead Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 43
Michael Close (reviewer) Collexion by Eric Mead Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 43
Michael Close (reviewer) 7 by Michel Huot by Michel Huot (written by David Acer) Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 43
Michael Close (reviewer) Deluxe Legends of Magic Kit Fantasma Magic Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 44
Michael Close (reviewer) Make It Magic Volume 1 by Arthur Stead Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 44
Michael Close Stuff from FISM 2003
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 44
Michael Close (reviewer) Meeting Point by Antón "Mago Antón" López Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 44
Michael Close (reviewer) Clone Card Joker Magic Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 44
Michael Close (reviewer) Paul Curry's Magician's Magic by Paul Curry Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) Siamese Goose Egg Bag by Ron Bauer Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) The Professional Coin Box Magic of Dave Neighbors by David Neighbors (written by John T. Hopkins) Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) Poodle made of beads by John Poole Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) Chapeaugraphy Lybrary.com Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) www.johnracherbaumer.com by Jon Racherbaumer Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) Flush Brush by Doug Conn Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) Cellini Presents Lord and Master of the Rings by Jim Cellini Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) Topit by Ramon Galindo Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) One Eyed Jacks by Corey Burke Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) Caffeine Rush by Vincenzo Ravina Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) Cranial Contortion by Vincenzo Ravina Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) Shocking: Tricks to Make People Scream by Vincenzo Ravina Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 45
Michael Close (reviewer) Inexhaustible Pack of Cards Joker Magic Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 46
Michael Close (reviewer) Impossible Ending by Bodie Blake Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 46
Michael Close (reviewer) The automatic Remote Controlled Deck by Bodie Blake Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 46
John Moehring Siegfried & Roy: The show is our life, and our life is the show...
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 54
Mike Caveney Harry Kellar: An American Institution
Related to Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 68
Richard Faverty (reviewer) Live in Las Vegas! - The World's Greatest Magic Show Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 74
Stan Allen The Eighth Los Angeles Conference on Magic History
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 80
Tina Lenert Mirko: Dreams Coming True
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 84
Joshua Jay My afternoon with Andrus
  • Talk About Tricks
on Jerry Andrus
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 95
Kalle Hakkarainen Nightstand Prediction prediction written on glass changes from wrong to right card
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 96
John Lovick I Dream of Mindreading blank deck finale, credit information
  • Another Method
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 97
Joel Givens Matches All Gone matches vanish from match book and travel into wrapped straw
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 99
William Eston Expertalk: William Eston on the False Faro Shuffle
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 100
Jim Sisti Magic on the Menu on tipping
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 102
Kirk Charles Balloon Prediction card with three balloon animals depicted, prediction of chosen one
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 103
David Kaye Turn It Around
  • Magic For The Family Audience
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 106
Mark Strivings Santa's Dilemma mis-made Santa hat routine with change bag
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 106
Jim Steinmeyer The Great Silverware Scam
  • Conjuring
Piano Card Trick with forks and knives
Related toVariationsAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 108
Just for Grins
  • December Almanac
  • Thanks for Everything - A comical card by Bill Goldman
  • cartoon - Fabrini
  • The List
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 130
Charlie Frye Eccentricks folded card to card case, tapping for sound effect and fake shake-out
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 131
Billy McComb The Doctor and His Crystal Balls
  • Woolgatherings
on Stanley Jaks
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 131
Stan Allen Good Discussions
  • Postscript
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 132
Finally Doug Henning photograph
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dec. 2003 134
John Moehring Ring out the old
  • Editor's Letter
Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 21
Tony Brent, Bruce Barnett, Leland Anderson Kellar Quips and Quibbles
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 23
Jack Winston The Mentalist
  • Mail
Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 23
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Stealing
  • Mail
Related to Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 23
Magic Update
  • Hello? Make that "Howdy!"
  • Magic Book Auction
  • McBride Plays Korea
  • Vegas Watch
  • At The Magic Castle
  • Hannes Höller - died
  • Del Ray - died
Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 25
Michael Close (reviewer) Kellar's Wonders by Harry Kellar (written by Mike Caveney) Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 34
Michael Close (reviewer) Sam's Volume 1 by Sam Schwartz (written by Allen Zingg) Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 36
Michael Close (reviewer) Tubthumping by William Duncan Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 37
Michael Close (reviewer) Highlights of the Paul Daniels Masterclass: Inner Secrets of Professional Magic by Paul Daniels Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 38
Michael Close (reviewer) Extreme Dean Volumes 1 & 2 by Dean Dill Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 38
Michael Close (reviewer) Hocus Pocus Cut-out Magic Kit SAM Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 39
Michael Close (reviewer) Brainstorm Volumes 1 & 2 by John Guastaferro Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 39
Michael Close (reviewer) Tips: Real-World Ideas from a Working Magician by Eric Henning Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 39
Michael Close (reviewer) The Award-Winning Rope Magic of Tabary Volumes 1 & 2 by Francis Tabary Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 39
Michael Close (reviewer) The Penumbra by William Goodwin, Gordon Bean Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 39
Max Maven The Best Show... I Ever Saw: Del Ray
Related to Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 46
Richard Cohn (reviewer) Carnival Knowledge: Todd Robbins & Magic of the Midway Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 52
Todd Robbins Q: How many performers does it take to eat a light bulb? - A: Just one ... Todd Robbins!
Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 54
David Charvet Harold Lloyd
Related to Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 56
Harold Lloyd You See! "A Harold Lloyd Card Trick"
three card location, one-way
Also published here Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 59
Dr. Murray Simon (reviewer) All of the People, All the Time by Darwin Ortiz, David Roth, Randell Hayes, Lane Morris Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 60
Michael Hemmes The Enduring Illusion "Why does the Myth of the Indian Rope Trick still persist?"
Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 62
Joshua Jay Top Ten of 2003
  • Talk About Tricks
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Anthony Owen, Marc Paul Perfect Match two matches signed by performer and spectator travel and eventually fuse together
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Joshua Jay Discreet Displacement Collectors Collectors routine using the Discreet Displacement move
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Joshua Jay Discreet Displacement
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Richard Vollmer Tally-Ho
VariationsAlso published here Vol. 13 No. 5 Jan. 2004 75
Jason Alford Tag Tear tag at back of spectator's shirt is torn and restored
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Jack Parker Expertalk: Jack Parker on the Tent Vanish
  • Face-Down Tent Vanish
  • Face Up Tent Vanish
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Jim Sisti Magic on the Menu on a high school cafeteria gig
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Jim Sisti Twenty-Sixth Card Location handling for standard procedure
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David Kaye Turn It Around
  • Magic For The Family Audience

  • Planting Seeds
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Jim Kleefeld Start-O-Sphere Routine routine for the Start-O-Sphere prop with apples (balls in transparent cylinder and tube cover change order)
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Jim Kleefeld
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Jim Steinmeyer I Know What You're Thinking
  • Conjuring
spectator thinks of a three-digit number, three gag predictions pulled out of an envelope and on their back are the three digits
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Just for Grins
  • January Almanac
  • cartoon - Fabrini
  • Magic WORDoodles - Marvin Miller
  • The List
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Charlie Frye Eccentricks piece of paper eaten, then paper streamer pulled out of ear
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Billy McComb Time to read the small print
  • Woolgatherings
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Stan Allen Kenny
  • Postscript
on Ken Donnelly
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Finally photograph of Christmas tree in Harold Lloyd's estate
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