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The Visible Invisible writing is washed from mirror and appears again on it, breathing glass, anecdote of a a magician who performed the routine and got caught by the audience, on originality
 		1784
Breslaw's Last Legacy
26
Henri Decremps Préambule du Testament et principes généraux Testament which scrupulously respects the prescriptions of the written law and the custom of Paris. It is intended to bequeath, to its heir readers, that instructions and knowledge.
It also contains thirteen rules of presentation
 		1786
Testament de Jérôme Sharp
1
Professor Hoffmann Introduction some rules for conjuring
 		1876
Modern Magic
1
Professor Hoffmann The Value of Personal Instruction
1876
Modern Magic
40
Professor Hoffmann Concealing the Cause
1876
Modern Magic
69
Professor Hoffmann The "Click" and Delaying the Effect
1876
Modern Magic
155
Professor Hoffmann Electrical Tricks general comments
 		1876
Modern Magic
480
Professor Hoffmann Concluding Observations
  • Hints as to Working up Tricks
  • Arrangement of Programme
  • Stage Arrangements
  • Parting Counsels
 		1876
Modern Magic
502
Professor Hoffmann Sleeve as Explanation for Spectators
1890
More Magic
211
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster On Accidental Convincers
1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
25
Carl Willmann On Common Objects avoiding apparatus and using apparent everyday objects, see also p. 122 of Vol. 2
 		Apr. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 4)
62
Carl Willmann, David Devant Wie Devant einen Ring vertauscht long intro about apparatus vs. sleight-of-hand, ring switch in which ring is put on second finger and duplicate is already on bent-in first finger, fingers switched while walking on stage
 		Sep. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 9)
139
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Schule der Magie - Einleitung "School of Magic - Introduction"
on psychology of magic, active and passive deception, positive and negative deception
Related to Jan. 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 7)
98
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Schule der Magie second part of introduction, on palming, misdirection
Related to Feb. 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 8)
113
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Schule der Magie third part, on holding the hand correctly when a larger object is apparently in it
Related to Mar. 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 9)
129
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Schule der Magie fourth part, more on the false transfer
Related to Apr. 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 10)
145
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Schule der Magie fifth part
Related to May 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 11)
162
C. Vogel, Carl Willmann Eine neue Volte mit einer Hand "Die Kartenschule von Carl Willmann"
part three of description, on delaying the pass, comparing practicing with piano playing
Related to Feb. 1899
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 5 No. 2)
20
S. W. Erdnase Uniformity of Action
Related to 1902
The Expert at the Card Table
22
S. W. Erdnase Deportment
Related to 1902
The Expert at the Card Table
22
S. W. Erdnase Display of Ability
Related to 1902
The Expert at the Card Table
23
S. W. Erdnase Effect of Suspicion
Related to 1902
The Expert at the Card Table
24
S. W. Erdnase Acquiring the Art
Related to 1902
The Expert at the Card Table
24
S. W. Erdnase Importance of Details
Related to 1902
The Expert at the Card Table
25
Charles Lang Neil The Principles of Natural Magic
1902
The Modern Conjurer
19
Charles Lang Neil Manner and Gesture
1902
The Modern Conjurer
23
Charles Lang Neil The Conjurer's Clothes for men & for ladies
 		1902
The Modern Conjurer
27
Professor Hoffmann, Professor Anderson Excessive Use of Apparatus
1903
Later Magic
172
Professor Hoffmann What is Best?
1903
Later Magic
222
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli II. Die moderne magische Kunst on the modern magic art
  • Definition
  • Einst und Jetzt
  • Ratschläge
 		1903
Moderne Magie
10
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli III. Die Elemente der Täuschung "the elements of deception"
  • Die physikalischen Hilfsmittel
  • Optische Täuschungen (optical)
  • Akustische Täuschungen (acoustic)
  • Gefühlstäuschung (touch)
 		1903
Moderne Magie
15
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Die psychologischen Hilfsmittel "psychological aids"
  • Die Finte
  • Die Idee-Assoziation
  • Der Vortrag
  • Die gezwungene Wahl
 		1903
Moderne Magie
28
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Die Grundregeln seven rules of magic
 		1903
Moderne Magie
40
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli I. Der Salon als Zauberbühne setting of the room
 		1903
Moderne Magie
47
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli VI. Der Regiezettel "director notes", systematically writing routines down to have to have a check sheet when preparing it (trick, props, preparation, help)
 		1903
Moderne Magie
65
John Northern Hilliard, T. Nelson Downs Don'ts tips
 		1909
The Art of Magic
347
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Ueber den Wert der magischen Kunst general thoughts on magic
 		1926
Magische Miniaturen
5
Jack Merlin Theory short
 		1927/28
Merlin's Master Manipulations
3
Jack Merlin Practice on practice and other theory aspects
 		1927/28
Merlin's Master Manipulations
3
Nelson Hahne The Theory of Deception
1930
Here's Magic
8
Nelson Hahne Method of Analysis
1930
Here's Magic
13
Lu Brent A Waste Paper Basket Advice on using an ornamental waste paper basket on stage for throwing away paper so as to remove suspicion, instead of throwing the paper off-stage
 		1932
Novel Magic
5
Jean Hugard Introduction - The Importance of Showmanship
1935
Mental Magic with Cards
7
Theodore Annemann Think It Over! tips on props and performing
 		May 1936
The Jinx (Issue 20)
111
Theodore Annemann Think It Over! tips on props and performing
 		June 1936
The Jinx (Issue 21)
119
Theodore Annemann Suggested Programs No. One - A Club Act of Magic combining some tricks of the Jinx into a program
 		1936
The Jinx (Issue Summer Extra 1936)
133
Theodore Annemann Suggested Programs No. Two - A Mental Club Act combining some tricks of the Jinx into a program
 		Aug. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 23)
143
Jean Hugard Finger Practice Practice routine to master the thimble thumb palm
Related to 1936
Thimble Magic
5
Jean Hugard Easy Moves With One Thimble describes four short sequences with one thimble, with some advice on how to execute thimble sleights and magic
 		1936
Thimble Magic
6
Jean Hugard Advanced Finger Practice Practice routine to master the different thimble palms
 		1936
Thimble Magic
19
Victor Farelli For Artists Only Talks about culling, patter, misdirection, plot, selection of cards, building a programme, and building routines
 		1936
Lend Me Your Pack
7
Victor Farelli "Culling" Talks about how culling should be done, mentions Louis Nikola and how he stacks his deck during the course of another routine, also mentions Erdnase's stock securing and cull shuffling
Related to 1936
Lend Me Your Pack
12
Victor Farelli Lady Volunteer Assistants Short essay on how women in the audience should be treated, and why they should probably never be chosen to come on stage, or even pick a card
 		1936
Lend Me Your Pack
26
Theodore Annemann Suggested Programs No. Three - A Magical Club Routine combining some tricks out of the Jinx into a program
 		Mar. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 30)
194
Theodore Annemann Suggested Routines No. Four - A No Card Mystery Act combining some tricks of the Jinx into a program
 		July 1937
The Jinx (Issue 34)
230
Ellis Stanyon The Stanyon Lessons for the Cups and Balls part 2, discussing props, servante, misdirection
 		Sep. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 36)
241
Theodore Annemann Suggested Routines No. Five - "No Code" Telepathy combining some tricks of the Jinx into a program
 		Nov. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 38)
252
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg Stage Presentation tips on stage presentation, discussing:
  • Stage Entrance
  • Settings
  • The Opening Illusion
  • The Follow On
  • Patter
  • Balance
  • Assistants
  • Audience Work
  • Routining
  • Apparatus
  • Working to Magicians
  • The Climax
  • Résumé
 		1938
Greater Magic
936
Orville Wayne Meyer Suggested Routine No. 6 - "Strictly Impromptu" combining some card tricks of the Jinx into a program
 		Oct. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 49)
344
Theodore Annemann A 68 Cent Patent tip on patenting, see page 456
 		Oct. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 62)
441
Oscar Weigle, Robert Parrish A Club Routine of General Magic routine of tricks in the book
 		1939
Do That Again!
75
Jean Hugard Introduction - Extempore Magic essay on impromptu magic, special props and magic that happens as a side note, with examples by Tarbell
 		1939
The Magic Annual for 1938 and 1939
11
Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue Misdirection
Also published here 1940
Expert Card Technique
423
Paul Rosini Etchings in Magic Rosini writes about his influences in magic
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 105)
629
Oscar Thomson Memory Aid for Programs remembering the order of tricks
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 111)
664
Theodore Annemann Playing Card Squiggles drawing contest
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 115)
681
George Johnson Your Magical Scrapbook tip
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 118)
697
Harry Houdini Houdini's Book Identification System for personal library, mentioned by Ralph W. Read
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 119)
702
Charles Hopkins Whose Fault When Things Go Wrong?
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
15
Charles Hopkins The Psychology of Failure
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
16
Charles Hopkins Use of "Sucker Gag" Technique
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
17
Charles Hopkins Secret And Open Outs Difference between rectifying mistakes secretly (before audience knows about it) and openly (when the mistake is known to everyone)
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
18
Charles Hopkins When Error Is Still Under Cover Techniques to get out of mistakes before audience catches on
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
18
Charles Hopkins When Error May Be Visible Techniques to get out of mistakes when audience knows
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
20
Charles Hopkins Either You Know You Are Wrong - Or Else...
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
21
Charles Hopkins This Time You MUST Be Right Importance of rectifying the mistake clearly to end successfully
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
22
Charles Hopkins Attitudes That Get Co-operation After finding wrong card, how to get selector to reveal the correct card for magician to try again
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
22
Charles Hopkins 8 - Use a thumb writer. How to use thumb writer to get out of sticky situations
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
24
Charles Hopkins 9 - Impression methods. Using carbon paper to make a copy
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
25
Charles Hopkins 10 - Pencil reading.
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
26
Charles Hopkins 11 - Friendly mirrors. Using reflective surfaces
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
26
Charles Hopkins Old Ideas Brought Up To Date; Also, A Few New Ones Useful sleights to use for outs
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
27
Charles Hopkins Other Useful Standard Sleights
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
36
Charles Hopkins Fit The Weapon To The Needs
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
36
Charles Hopkins Getting Down To Brass Tacks--- And The Selected Card
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
37
Charles Hopkins "Outs" Productions From Pockets And Other Places
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
42
Charles Hopkins 31 - Use of spectators for "outs"
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
44
Charles Hopkins Apparatus Alibis Outs when apparatus is used to reveal cards, but goes wrong
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
46
Charles Hopkins First Aid For Feeble Memories What to do if spectator forgets card
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
47
Charles Hopkins "Outs" Compared with Challenges
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
51
Charles Hopkins A Word of Caution
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
52
Charles Hopkins Try To Keep As Much Control As Possible
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
53
Charles Hopkins How "Plenty of Rein" Trips Them
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
63
Charles Hopkins The Magician's Little Helpers Mechanical aids
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
66
Charles Hopkins When Information-Getting Becomes Ticklish How to gain information not by pretending to confess to failure, but by proper methods in performance
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
68
Charles Hopkins They Commit Themselves In Writing
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
69
Charles Hopkins 51 - Pencil reading.
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
69
Charles Hopkins 53 - Billet index.
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
71
54 - Pad impressions.
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
71
Charles Hopkins 55 - Trick notebooks. Carbon paper in notebooks
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
71
Charles Hopkins 56 - A "Case of Hambuggery" Annemann's "Mental Masterpiece"
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
71
Charles Hopkins A Prophet In his Own Land
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
72
Charles Hopkins 57 - Thumb writers.
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
72
Charles Hopkins What Makes Audiences Get That Way Why do audiences heckle?
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
74
Charles Hopkins Circumstances That Lead Up To Challenges
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
75
Charles Hopkins Specific Handling of Various Situations
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
76
Charles Hopkins The Heckler... Ding Bust His Buttons!
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
76
Charles Hopkins For The Intelligent Analyst Type
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
77
Charles Hopkins Troubles Arising Out of Pure Friendship
1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
78
Dr. Stanley Jaks Jaks plaudert über Mikromagie thoughts on Close-Up magic
 		1940
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 2 No. 1)
22
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Aus den unveröffentlichten Werken Fritz Hügli's intro of the unpublished Fritz Hügli book "Die Kunst zu Zaubern", on performing magic
 		Oct. 1940
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 2 No. 2&3)
4
Eddie Joseph Misdirection Techniques
1940 / 1992
How to Pick Pockets for Fun and Profit
13
Edward Victor A Word on Tables space management regarding tables on stage
 		1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part Two
144
Fulton Oursler The Sane Viewpoint of Exposure reprinted from Linking Ring
 		1941
The Jinx (Issue 125)
726
Cagliostro, Jr. Fifth Row, Center Aisle rant on too positive reviews of magic show
 		1941
The Jinx (Issue 128)
738
Cagliostro, Jr. (reviewer) S.A.M. Benefit Show Show Review with performers: Fred Keating, The Hanlons, Jay Palmer & Co, The Great Le Roy, Al Baker, Dai Vernon, Dagmar & Co, The Five Elgins, Roner, Prince Leon and Gus Wayne, Roy Benson 1941
The Jinx (Issue 129)
743
Theodore Annemann Suggested Program No. 7 - "A Varied Magic Act" combining some tricks of the Jinx into a program
 		1941
The Jinx (Issue 129)
745
Rhadamanthus, Jr. (reviewer) The Old Timers of the Y.M.H.A. present Master Magicians in "A Night of Magic" show review 1941
The Jinx (Issue 130)
749
Charles J. Maly The Health Magician program aimed at children on the subject of being healthy, how to dress, tricks and patter ideas
 		1942
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1942)
18
Walter B. Gibson The Back Room on trick exposure
 		Apr. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 5)
20
Eddie Joseph Part One - Some Sl(e)ight Changes in Some Standard Sleights intro, on naturalness
 		1942
Greater Card Tricks
7
Dr. William Weyeneth Der Künstler auf der Bühne Richtlinien grundsätzlicher Natur guidelines for performing on stage
 		Nov. 1942
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 4 No. 11)
4
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Stuart Robson, Al Chris describing a miracle from India, Dell O'Dell, Russ Swann, selling and promotion
 		Dec. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 49)
203
Jean Hugard Editorial - What is Magic? Hugard's definition what magic is
 		Sep. 1943
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 1 No. 4)
15
Hans "Severus" Ernst La Magie de Salon on parlor magic, followed by german translation "Salon-Magie"
 		1943
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 5 No. 4)
1
Claude La presentation et le boniment on words, patter and presentation
 		1943
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 5 No. 4)
12
Alfred "Agys" Gysler Gedanken über die Ausstattung on style and taste of equipment
 		1943
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 5 No. 4)
14
Laurie Ireland Dressing Up the Show on the use of props, practicability and show construction
 		1944
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1944)
29
Jean Hugard Gestures on gestures, style and manners
 		Feb. 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 1 No. 9)
38
Jean Hugard Bare Stage Bugbear how to move on a stage, fishing rod to get objects from the audience
 		Feb. 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 1 No. 9)
38
Jean Hugard Exposures on exposure
 		Dec. 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 2 No. 7)
86
John Mulholland What Manner of Man “The general ideas which a magician must bear in mind about the performance of magic, and a description of what magic is and why it works”
 		1944
The Art of Illusion
1
John Mulholland The Secrets Unraveled “Various additional items of information which a magician will find useful to know; such as how to make up a program and how to eliminate errors; as well as several additional feats of magic.”
 		1944
The Art of Illusion
125
Hans "Severus" Ernst, Alfred "Agys" Gysler Achtung! Lebensgefahr! Falsche Magier! on copying other magicians, amateurs stealing from professionals, on a routine copied by danish magazine "Magi"
  • Es ist kein Kunststück, sich mit fremden Federn zu schmücken
Related to 1945
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 6 No. 4)
1
Henri Decremps Vieux principes rules on performing
 		1945
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 6 No. 4)
6
Das A und O der Vorführung on having a theme for the show, directing an act
 		1945
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 6 No. 4)
8
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Anforderungen on what it needs to be a magicians, "Aus einem unveröffentlichten Artikel von F. Hügli"
 		1945
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 6 No. 4)
12
Alfred "Agys" Gysler 3. Vorführungsformen different performing styles
  • Die pantomimische Vorführung
  • Die deklamatorische Vorführung
  • Die dramatische Vorführung
 		1945
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 7 No. 1&2)
4
Frank De Sua You Can't Lose - Apparently! system for placing bets, horse race etc.
 		1946
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1946)
5
Laurie Ireland Routining for the 'Little Fellow' on gaining experience
 		1946
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1946)
34
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Die magische Täuschung essay on technique and structure of routines, "Aus dem unveröffentlichten Buch: 'Wunder der Täuschung'"
 		1946
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 7 No. 4)
3
Jean Marc Bujard 1-2-3 , disparaissez on magic and different types of spectator
 		1946
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 7 No. 4)
16
J. B. Bobo Bobo System of Card Control
1947
Watch This One!
73
J. B. Bobo The Art of Sleeving
1947
Watch This One!
75
Carl "J. N. Teroga" Schnetzer Erfolgs Psychologie des Zauberkünstlers on the mysterious and success of a magic act, applause
 		1947
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 9 No. 1)
2
Bob Rettew Cashing in on Close Up Magic in a bar
 		1948
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1948)
18
Carl D. Shoemaker Magic vs. Science - A Lecture on Magic patter for lecture presentation, infotainment
 		1948
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1948)
25
Arthur H. Buckley The Principles of Magic
  • commented list of methods/principles (Manipulation, Substitution, Duplication, Camouflage, Imitation, False Partition, Concealed Mechanism, Falsification, Arrangement, Preparation)
  • list of effects
  • list of aiding factors (Misdirection, Sustained Attention, Diverted Attention, Restriction, Repetition, Conclusion, Climax, Anti-Climax, Mannerism, Surprise, Expectancy, Memory, Mnemonics, Reconstructive Imagination, Dramatics, Humor)
 		1948
Principles and Deceptions
22
Paul LePaul Preface on performing, misdirection, technique
 		1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
21
Paul LePaul Simplicity - The Keynote to Good Magic on simplicity, puzzle vs. magic
 		1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
129
Frances Ireland Marshall Rabbits is Extra on kids shows
 		1949
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1949)
Frederick A. Thomson Minor and Major Misdirection
Jan. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 8)
497
Carl "J. N. Teroga" Schnetzer eine Brr... Lücke, Lücke on the selection of spectators as assistants
 		1949
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 10 No. 3)
17
Lewis Ganson Presentation of Manipulation
  • The Performer
    • (a) Personality
    • (b) Dress and Appearance
    • (c) Care and use of the hands
    • (d) Speech
    • (e) Behaviour
    • (f) Make-up
  • His Outside Aids
    • (a) Stage Setting
    • (b) Lighting
    • (c) Music
    • (d) Apparatus
  • Technical Ability
 		1950
Routined Manipulation — Part One
5
Dr. Stanley Jaks Introduction on close-up magic, his book of mysteries, beautiful props appealing to women
Also published here 1951
Who is this Dr. Jaks?
1
Dr. William Weyeneth Mehr Logik beim Zaubern on logical conclusions and justifications in magic tricks
 		1951
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 12 No. 1&2)
2
Dr. William Weyeneth Zur Problematik einer Rangstufe an Kongress-Wettbewerben on the problem of judging competition acts
 		1951
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 12 No. 4&5)
29
Bill Simon Specialization
1952
Effective Card Magic
13
Bill Simon The Importance of Practice
1952
Effective Card Magic
13
Bill Simon The Necessity of Trial
1952
Effective Card Magic
14
Bill Simon Understanding Theory
1952
Effective Card Magic
15
Bill Simon The Importance of Studying Simple Moves
1952
Effective Card Magic
15
Bill Simon Manipulation on using flourishes or not
 		1952
Effective Card Magic
16
Bill Simon Technicalities
1952
Effective Card Magic
16
Bill Simon The Art of Presentation
1952
Effective Card Magic
17
Bill Simon Spontaneous Resourcefulness
1952
Effective Card Magic
18
Bill Simon Conjurer vs. Gambler
1952
Effective Card Magic
19
Bill Simon The Best Magic
1952
Effective Card Magic
19
Bill Simon Handling
1952
Effective Card Magic
20
Bill Simon Cultivating Originality in Presentation
1952
Effective Card Magic
20
Bill Simon Unprepared Cards
1952
Effective Card Magic
20
Bill Simon Present Day Sophistication
1952
Effective Card Magic
21
Bill Simon Audience Participation
1952
Effective Card Magic
22
Bill Simon Patter
1952
Effective Card Magic
22
Bill Simon Poker Cards vs. Bridge Cards
1952
Effective Card Magic
24
Bill Simon Accessories
1952
Effective Card Magic
25
Bill Simon Originality
1952
Effective Card Magic
25
Theodore Annemann Introduction on performing, booklet contains reprints from the Sphinx
 		1952
Annemann's Buried Treasures
Carl "J. N. Teroga" Schnetzer Klimax on the climax
 		1953
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 14 No. 4)
121
Bill Simon In General on practicing, entertainment
 		1954
Sleightly Sensational
5
Kirk Stiles How to Learn Magic Tricks read instruction into tape recorder
 		Mar. 1954
The New Phoenix (Issue 303)
11
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Falsche Bezeichnung der Zauberkunst on the reputation of magic, Leist-Bernini
 		1954
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 15 No. 1)
170
William Lindsay Gresham Education for Magic several tips on performing
 		1955
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1955)
16
John Ramsay A Wee Bit of Advice
1955
The New Phoenix (Issue 328)
121
James G. Thompson Jr. The Real Top Secrets
Also published here 1956
Top Secrets of Magic
117
Taroh Lampenfieber on stage fright
 		1956
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 17 No. 3)
426
Lewis Ganson The Vernon Touch
1957
The Dai Vernon Book of Magic
27
Dr. Reuben Ligan Facing Your Audience
1957
26 Originals
2
Don Tanner Mental Communications opening lines for a mentalism show
 		Apr. 1957
The New Phoenix (Issue 344)
199
Bert Allerton Rules for the Close-Up Magician
Also published here 1958
The Close-Up Magician
69
Tony Corinda Summary of Technique predictions, comments and tips on presentation
 		1958
Predictions
100
Bobby Bernard The Purpose of Close Up Magic
1958
Magic in Miniature
6
Bobby Bernard Good Taste in Close Up Magic - Points to Note When Performing. eight points
 		1958
Magic in Miniature
7
Bobby Bernard T.V. Close Up Magic some thoughts on performing on TV, brief
 		1958
Magic in Miniature
8
Rolf Andra Magische Erfindungen - Zauberische Intuitionen on originality and inventing tricks
 		1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 1)
583
Max Bühler Kleines A-B-C, zum Zaubern auf der Bühne tips on performing magic in ABC form, every letter one idea
 		1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 1)
597
Georg Köhler Religion und Magie on religion and magic
 		1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 3)
653
Otto "Sasso" Lutz Die 2ten: Vorschlag eines alten Praktikers on having a second non-magic act
 		1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 5)
726
Tony Corinda (1) A Few Simple Rules for Working with Billets
1959
Billets
166
Tony Corinda The Essentials of Good Presentation
1960
Patter and Presentation
292
Tony Corinda (A) Personal Appearance
1960
Patter and Presentation
392
Tony Corinda (B) Manner and Speech
1960
Patter and Presentation
393
Tony Corinda (c) Patter
1960
Patter and Presentation
394
Tony Corinda (D) Good Effects choosing good and fitting material, structure of tricks, applause
 		1960
Patter and Presentation
398
Tony Corinda (E) Handling
1960
Patter and Presentation
403
Tony Corinda (F) Timing
1960
Patter and Presentation
404
Tony Corinda (G) Misdirection
1960
Patter and Presentation
407
Tony Corinda (H) Co-Ordination
1960
Patter and Presentation
411
Charlie Miller List of 40 Effects suitable for Children Shows
1961
The Magic of Charles Earle Miller
95
Charlie Miller Charlie Miller's USO Act
1961
The Magic of Charles Earle Miller
96
Charlie Miller Club Show (1936) list of effects, "The show I give is almost the same as that given by Malini"
 		1961
The Magic of Charles Earle Miller
97
Charlie Miller Charlie Miller's "Shell Christmas" Show Routine
1961
The Magic of Charles Earle Miller
98
Charlie Miller Jack Merlin's Act short description
 		1961
The Magic of Charles Earle Miller
101
Alan Milan A Few Thoughts on Radio Publicity
1961
Still More Miracles in Mentalism
69
Dr. Stanley Jaks Lektion in Magie on close-up magic, his book of mysteries, beautiful props appealing to women
Also published here 1961
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
10
Dane Hooper, Jim Groves On Misdirection on direction an misdirection, using the gaze
 		1962
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1962)
36
Professor Melachini-Caligari Über das Wesen der magischen Kunst thoughts on magic, comparison to sports, art and science
  • Warum Sport?
  • Warum Kunst?
  • Warum Wissenschaft?
 		1963
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 24 No. 4)
56
Frances Ireland Marshall What To Do When You Arrive
1964
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1963-64)
34
Lewis Ganson The Presentation Of Close-Up Magic
  • approaching people
  • different group sizes
  • examination of objects
  • containers to store props
  • working surface
  • music ("Ganson's Personal Orchestra")
  • close-up effects
  • length of performance
  • practice
  • economy of movement
  • borrowing objects
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
11
Charlie Miller General Remarks tips on performing
Variations 1967
Charlie Miller Lecture Notes
4
Charlie Miller My Routine Outlined structure of his professional shows
 		1967
Charlie Miller Lecture Notes
28
Hugh Miller, Al Koran Professional Presentation including Koran's comments on presentation and on the tricks in the book
 		1968
Al Koran's Professional Presentations
5
How to Be a Comedian in One Easy Lifetime
1968
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1967-68)
10
Duke Stern Thoughts on Magical Comedy
1968
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1967-68)
12
"Senator" Clarke Crandall Magic Isn't Funny essay on comedy magic
 		1968
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1967-68)
20
Gene Anderson Rubber Cement How rubber cement can be used
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
97
Gene Anderson The Torn and Restored Newspaper Analysis of basic methods
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
135
Gene Anderson Historical Methods Description of different methods (Al Baker, Slydini, Page, Elmsley, Grant, Neil Foster)
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
135
Gene Anderson Making the Most of the Newspaper Tearing Trick Other patter ideas and tips to enhance your routine
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
165
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Karl Fulves On the Presentation of Mathematical Tricks
Winter 1969
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 5 No. 3rd Folio)
297
Ellison Poland Our Philosophy of Magic
1969
Wonderful Routines of Magic
13
Roy Walton Conjurers, Laymen and Mirrors on magic for magicians
 		Aug. 1969
Ibidem (Issue 34 & 35)
2
Roy Johnson Viewpoint
1970
The Roy Johnson Experience
1
Frederick M. Shields Stagemanship
  • Mystify and Entertain
  • Stay in Character
  • Know your Audience
  • Rehearse & Try it Out
  • A Word about Timing
  • End with Talent
 		1970
Magick (Issue 1)
5
Bascom Jones Publicity for Magicians - Part 1
  • Define your Objective
  • Identify Audience & Message
  • Use the Right Tools
  • Newspapers are Fine, but...
 		1970
Magick (Issue 3)
15
Bascom Jones Publicity for Magicians - Part 2
  • Nothing Sacred or Mysterious
  • The Publicity Release
  • How to Prepare it
  • Additional Tips
  • The Promotion Kit
  • Picture Publicity
  • Put it all Together
 		1970
Magick (Issue 5)
25
Jack Kent Tillar The Magic of Music ... and Vice Versa
  • Same Elements as TV Shows
  • Special Effects
  • On-Site Preparation
  • Tape vs. Records
 		1970
Magick (Issue 7)
35
Frederick M. Shields Music for Magic
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Don't be too Clever
  • The Music Should Belong
  • Exceptions to every Rule
  • Music from A to Z
  • A Tip on How to Start
  • Get it on Tape
  • Not Easy to Do
  • How Does it Sound?
 		1970
Magick (Issue 9)
45
Milt Larsen Comedy Magic is Serious Business
  • Bomb Out
  • Has to be Unified
  • Ability Comes from Within
  • Experience Necessary
  • What makes People Laugh?
  • How to Approach Comedy Magic
  • Open, Middle, Close
  • Get Audience Reaction
  • Discipline and Immediate Yardstick
 		1970
Magick (Issue 11)
55
Rick Johnsson The "Too Perfect" Theory
Related toAlso published here Fall-Spring 1971
Hierophant (Issue 5-6)
247
Harold R. Mulligan What to Do About Pre-Performance Jitters
  • Stage or Mike Fright
  • Mastering Your Fear
  • Practice! Practice! Practice!
  • Audience-Related Fears
  • An Audience is Simply Individuals
  • What an Audience Wants
  • Summary
 		1971
Magick (Issue 13)
65
John Bowery, Maureen Bowery How and When to Use a Microphone
  • Master of the Situation
  • Microphone Comedians
  • Watch the Professionals
  • Seven Tips on Proper Use
  • Microphone "Squeal"
  • Some Information on Types
  • "Special-Purpose" Microphones
 		1971
Magick (Issue 15)
75
Verne Langdon Tarbell Never Told you About Makeup
  • The Right Amount
  • Highlights and Shadows
  • Just a Little Blush
  • And Speaking of Looking Natural
  • Hair
  • Special Problems
  • If you Have a Bad Skin Condition
  • Cream Cheese and Makeup
  • So there you Have it
 		1971
Magick (Issue 17)
85
Sid Fleischman The Patter Hangup
  • The Art of Silence
  • Opening Remarks
  • The Segue
  • Who are you?
  • A Cautionary Word about Words
  • How to use Patter Books
  • Gags can be Treacherous
  • Patter by the Yard - or the Inch?
  • Try it Out in Boston
  • Patter in Disguise
 		1971
Magick (Issue 19)
95
Jules Lenier Close-Up Theater
  • You're On!
  • Establish the Character
  • The Table as a Mini-Stage
  • Watch the Professionals
  • Challenge ... or Entertainment?
  • Structuring your Routine
  • Naturalness is the Key
  • How to Close
 		1971
Magick (Issue 21)
105
Sandy Singer Tricks of the Trade-Show Trouper
  • What It's Like
  • Sell! Sell! Sell!
  • Turn your Knowledge into Cash
  • Learn Marketing Psychology
  • Know the Product
  • Some of the Work is Done for You
  • Booking your Act
  • Visual Material Helps
  • It's the Name of the Game
 		1971
Magick (Issue 23)
115
Verne Langdon Build a Better Character - or Else! on character makeup
 		1971
Magick (Issue 25)
125
David Douglas The Press Release, One Man's Approach or "The Most Effective Promotion Is Free" Part 1
1971
Magick (Issue 39)
195
Frank Garcia Doing Close-up Magic
1972
Million Dollar Card Secrets
123
Fred Kaps Some Things to Think About tips, book recommendations
 		1972
Fred Kaps Lecture
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