6,126 entries in Articles / Columns
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Carl Willmann Zum Beginn about the magazine
Jan. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 1)
1
Carl Willmann Briefkasten greetings from the editor
Jan. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 1)
16
Carl Willmann Zum Beginn des II. Jahrgangs introduction to the second volume
Jan. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 1)
1
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes on Herrmann performing in Sing-Sing prison, Carl Hertz, Heinhaus, exposure
Oct. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 10)
158
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes on a show in Arbaff's Zaubertheater, Charles Bertram, Fragekasten
Nov. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 11)
175
Fragekasten
Nov. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 11)
175
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes
  • Ein Zauberer als Millionär (Barney Barnato)
  • Fragekasten
flash material
Dec. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 12)
191
Fragekasten
Dec. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 12)
192
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster An unsere hochverehrten Abonnenten!
Jan. 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 5)
65
Carl Willmann Die Rache des Zauberers The Revenge of the Magician, story about how a heckler (photographer) was found next day, face of performer appears as skull, invisible painting on the face
Jan. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 1)
15
Fragekasten
Jan. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 1)
16
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes on death of Kratky-Baschik
Feb. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 2)
31
Fragekasten
Feb. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 2)
32
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes on Prof. Herrmann, Ein Fest im Triester Irrenhause
Mar. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 3)
47
Fragekasten making fire-proof silks
Mar. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 3)
48
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes
  • Plus vite que l'eclair (on Prof. Herrmann)
  • Ein gefährlicher Spaß (bullet catch by Eskamoteur Buck, accident in 1840 with small-shot charge)
Apr. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 4)
63
Fragekasten recipe for sticky wax substance
Apr. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 4)
63
Fragekasten recipe for sticky wax substance
May 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 5)
79
Carl Willmann Die Zauber-Ohrfeige "Verschiedenes", anecdote about Herr Piringer and a slap in the face
May 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 5)
79
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes death of August Böhm alias Chevalier Agoston
June 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 6)
95
Fragekasten
June 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 6)
96
Fragekasten on symbolism in flowers
Aug. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 8)
127
Fragekasten
Sep. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 9)
143
Fragekasten
Oct. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 10)
159
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes on Max Rössner
Nov. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 11)
175
Fragekasten
Nov. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 11)
175
Fragekasten
Dec. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 12)
192
Fragekasten
Jan. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 1)
15
Otsenré Fragekasten long text on full-evening one-man shows by magicians by "E. C., from Munich"
Related to Feb. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 2)
31
Carl Willmann Ein fauler Zauberer on Lehmann alias Mr. Barring, Dario Paini
Mar. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 3)
47
Otsenré Fragekasten long text on full-evening one-man shows by magicians by "E. C., from Munich", part two
Related to Mar. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 3)
47
Carl Willmann Eine unfreiwillige Reklame
Apr. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 4)
62
Carl Willmann Döbler's Abschied von Wien
May 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 5)
79
Carl Willmann Das Salzbannen person cannot stand up from chair, gag, anecdote
June 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 6)
95
Aus und mit dem Leserkreise "by E. C. from Munich"
July 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 7)
111
Fragekasten
July 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 7)
111
Professor Bellonie Fragekasten on Otto Kaufhold
Aug. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 8)
127
J. Marcellin Aus und mit dem Leserkreise about magicians in Munich
Aug. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 8)
127
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes on Bellachini
Sep. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 9)
143
Aus und mit dem Leserkreise "by Dr. B."
Sep. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 9)
143
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes on Bosco, Döbler
Oct. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 10)
159
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes on Döbler, with poem by Karl Meisl
Nov. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 11)
174
Carl Willmann Zum Beginn des V. Jahrgangs introduction to the new volume
Jan. 1899
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 5 No. 1)
1
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes J. Henriks, Rob. Ankele
Jan. 1899
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 5 No. 1)
15
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes anecdote about David Tobias Bamberg, Okito
June 1899
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 5 No. 6)
95
Carl Willmann Zum Beginn des VI. Jahrgangs introduction to the new volume
Jan. 1900
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 6 No. 1)
1
Carl Willmann Zum Beginn des VII. Jahrgangs introduction to the new volume
Jan. 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 1)
1
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes on Max Grundmann
Jan. 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 1)
16
Carl Willmann Aus und mit dem Leserkreise
  • Zur gefl. Beachtung
  • An die Mitglieder der Vereinigung
Mar. 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 3)
47
Carl Willmann Aus und mit dem Leserkreise on Harry Houdini
June 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 6)
96
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Imro Fox, Houdini als Kläger, Mahatma, L'Homme Masqué, Chun Ling Soo, The Sphinx, Nelson Downs, Servais le Roy, magic club
Apr. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 4)
63
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Heinrich Heine, Le petit Nelusko, Imro Fox, Georg Hartmann, Carl Hertz, Okito, Charles Williams, Francis King, Chas. T. Alderich, Der Fall Rothe
May 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 5)
79
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Alex Weyer, Dr. Saram R. Ellison, German imposter in Russia, Harry Houdini, Fr. Mulack, Ben-Ali-Bey, Mr. Lorenz und Mss. Kennedy, Clement Lion
June 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 6)
94
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Arthur Toskana, Harry Houdini, Fall Rothe, Hofkünstler Bellachini, Imro Fox, François Röthig
July 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 7)
111
Carl Willmann Zur gefl. Beachtung!
Aug. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 8)
127
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Alfredo Uferini, Georg Hartmann
Aug. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 8)
128
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Sprechmaschinen, Harry Houdini als Sieger, von Berghoff, Imro Fox
Sep. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 9)
143
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Dr. Saram R. Ellison, Franz Martinka, Fr. Mulack, Ben-Ali-Bey, Mr. Robertini
Oct. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 10)
159
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Ben-Ali-Bey, St. Roman, Wallini, Carl Hertz, Clement de Lion, Adelaide Hermann
Nov. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 11)
175
Carl Willmann, Christian Seitz Verschiedenes Hofzauberkünstler Bellachini, Georg Hartmann, Harry Houdini, T. Nelson Downs
Dec. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 12)
190
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Dr. A. M. Wilson, Robert Lenz, Ben-Ali-Bey, Direktor Mellini, Le petit Nelusce, L. Fritz, Hofzauberkünstler Bellachini
Jan. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 1)
15
Carl Willmann Aus und mit dem Leserkreis
Feb. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 2)
31
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Alfredo Uferini, Bellachini, Chung Ling Soo, Harry Houdini, Anna Rothe, Horace Goldin
Feb. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 2)
31
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Merelli, Imro Fox, Leon Herrmann
Mar. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 3)
47
Carl Willmann Aus und mit dem Leserkreis
  • Spiritistische Dunkelkammer
Apr. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 4)
63
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Willmann in the USA, Ottokar Fischer
May 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 5)
78
Carl Willmann, Dr. Kurt Boeck Verschiedenes
June 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 6)
96
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Bruno Schenk, Leon Herrmann
Aug. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 8)
128
Carl Willmann, Wilhelm Burdinski Verschiedenes Anton Martinka, Adrian Sheldon, Clement de Lion, Hady Sliman Ben Aissa, Prof. Hoffmann's books
Sep. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 9)
143
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Otto Nürnberg, Moto-Mädchen, Harry Kellar, criminal case with illusionist in Solingen, Wallini und Maja, Carlo Arminio, der kleine Nelusco, Horace Godlin
Oct. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 10)
159
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Wallini, magazine Der Hausfreund
Nov. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 11)
176
Carl Willmann Aus und mit dem Leserkreis
Dec. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 12)
190
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Horace Goldin, Clément de Lion, Paolo Uferini, Alfredo Uferini, Okiti and Polising
Dec. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 12)
191
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes death of Hartz, Henry French, Sreigotto, Ima Serintam, Clement de Lion, Ben-Ali-Bey, Hofzauberkünstler Bellachini
Jan. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 1)
15
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Bartolomeo Bosco, Harry Houdini
Feb. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 2)
32
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes
Mar. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 3)
48
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Uferini's Zaubertheater
Apr. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 4)
63
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Ein Fauler Zauber
May 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 5)
79
Carl Willmann, Prof. Carlo Arminio Verschiedenes Albertini
July 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 7)
109
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes miser's dream, Alfred Uferini
Sep. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 9)
142
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes Prof. C. Herrmann from Vienna, magic in Brazil, Dr. Costa Brito, old playing cards and history of playing cards, cheated magic dealer anecdote
Oct. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 10)
159
Carl Willmann An die geehrten Leser! introduction to last issue
Dec. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 12)
177
Carl Willmann Verschiedenes St. Roman, Dr. Saram R. Ellison, Francis King goes into asylum (p. 191)
Dec. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 12)
189
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack list of magicians that perform in Berlin, Georg Hartmann, Mr. Mortonelli, Nordini, Horace Goldin, Ten-Ychi-Truppe, The Yamanottas, Signor Biberty
Mar. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 3)
48
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack on magicians that perform in Berlin, Imro Fox, Signor Bernardi, Herr Roland, Wellini de Masqué, Georg Hartmann, Francis King
Apr. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 4)
66
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack Mr. Ellert, Egon Lowini, Siems, Goldin, Georg Hartmann
May 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 5)
85
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack John Siems, John Weil, Pritl & Fay, Jimadi, Francis King
June 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 6)
103
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack Clément de Lion, The Jamamottos, georg Hartmann, Imro Fox
July 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 7)
118
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack complaining about heat and weather, Imro Fox, Clément de Lion, The Great Roland, Mellini, Svengalis, John Siems, C. Stengel
Aug. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 8)
134
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack Chevalier Ernest Thorn, Nelson Downs, Clément de Lion, Francis King, Herr Amberg
Sep. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 9)
151
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack illusions Dida, Avatar, Der Zauberkessel
Oct. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 10)
167
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack photograph of Chevalier Thorn with illusions "Der dupierte Spiritist" and "Avatar"
Nov. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 11)
182
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack Herr Jaffa
Nov. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 12)
197
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack Herr Jaffa photograph, Adolf Ernst, John Weil, Rudo Kroehl, Herr Orwin
Dec. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 5 No. 1)
14
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zum Jahreswechsel happy new year
Jan. 1905
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 5 No. 2)
17
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack De Bière at Wintergarten with short description of act
Jan. 1905
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 5 No. 2)
31
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack The Great Sheldon, Surini
Feb. 1905
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 5 No. 3)
44
Theodore Annemann October 1934 on The Jinx
Oct. 1934
The Jinx (Issue 1)
1
Theodore Annemann November 1934 on The Jinx
Nov. 1934
The Jinx (Issue 2)
5
Theodore Annemann December 1934 on Fred Keating, performing venues, Nate Leipzig, Gally Gally
Dec. 1934
The Jinx (Issue 3)
9
Theodore Annemann January 1935 on Jean Hugard, hands
Jan. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 4)
13
Theodore Annemann February on Frank Dodd, Peggy Gwynne, Frank Cole, Dunninger
Feb. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 5)
17
Theodore Annemann March 1935 on Count Orloff, Paul Duke, Russell Swann, Tommy Martin, Paul LePaul
Mar. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 6)
21
Theodore Annemann April 1935 on the death of John Northern Hilliard, Al Baker, over-proof, simplicity
Apr. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 7)
25
Theodore Annemann May 1935 on Carl Jones, John Northern Hilliard, Greater Magic, Martin Sunshine
Related to
  • "The Dragon" March, 1935
  • "The Sphinx" February, 1935.
May 1935
The Jinx (Issue 8)
29
Theodore Annemann June 1935 on Charlie Leedy, The Sphinx, Frank Ducrot, Frank N. Dodd, Martin Sunshine
June 1935
The Jinx (Issue 9)
33
Theodore Annemann Editor Speaking on chain letters
1935
The Jinx (Issue Summer Extra 1935)
38
Theodore Annemann July 1935 on Jack Vosburgh, Arthur Felsman, Harry Blackstone, John Mulholland, Dave Alliston, Pablo, U. F. Grant, Frank Lane
July 1935
The Jinx (Issue 10)
49
Theodore Annemann August 1935 on Will Irwing, Elmer, Robert Gysel, Lloyd Jones, Fred Rothenberg, Ed Wolff
Aug. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 11)
53
Theodore Annemann September 1935 on Vincent Dalban, Gordon Peck
Sep. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 12)
57
Theodore Annemann October 1935 on repetition, Carl Hertz, Robert Heller, Max Holden, Calvert Cole, U. F. Grant
Oct. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 13)
61
Theodore Annemann November 1935 on Burling Hull, Phil Smith, Howard Albright and the mechanical Gileegaloo Bird that finds a card, Mr. Rouclere
Nov. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 14)
65
Theodore Annemann December 1935 on Otis Manning,Gene Gordon, Andrew Brennan doing a trick with a business card, Burling Hull, exposure
Dec. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 15)
71
Theodore Annemann January 1936 on Sam Margolies, Cardini, John Mullholand, Julian Proskauer, Eugene Homer, Percy Abbott, Doctor Wilson, Burling Hull
Jan. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 16)
77
Theodore Annemann Editor Speaking on Frank Lane, Max Holden, Harlan Tarbell, exposure, Jacob Steisel, Al Baker
1936
The Jinx (Issue Winter Extra 1935/36)
82
Theodore Annemann February 1936 on Dave Allison, Russ Walsh, U. F. Grant, Percy Abbott, The Linx, Dr. Van Deusen
Feb. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 17)
91
Theodore Annemann March 1936 on Frank Lane, Bernard Ernst, Al Altman, John Snyder
Mar. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 18)
97
Theodore Annemann April 1936 on L. J. Jenkins, Mystic Craig, Burling Hull, Frank Lane, Herman Hansen
Apr. 1936
The Jinx (Issue 19)
103
Theodore Annemann May 1936 on Harlan Tarbell, Fred Keating, Theodore Arnold, Frank Lane, Dr. Jacob Daley, Glenn Gravatt, Max Holden, Burling Hull, Henry Ford
May 1936
The Jinx (Issue 20)
110
Theodore Annemann June 1936 on the death of Henry Walsh Miller, David Embury, Otis Manning, Lloyd Jones, Harry Dreilinger, Gene Dennis, Tom Worthington
June 1936
The Jinx (Issue 21)
118
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Es Partibus Mundi on T. Nordnes, Magikern and Friedrich Nechutny
1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 1)
16
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Ex Partibus Mundi on the "Magisk Cirkel" of Denmark, Magi, Emilio Noé, The Demon Club, Charles Eperny, resolution of the general meeting of the magic circle Switzerland May 1939, Magie, S.I.A.P., Agosto Meynier, Monarque, Reinhold Pfalz, Clement de Lion, Fritz Hügli
1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 2)
18
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Ex Partibus Mundi on Okito's performance at the Corso theatre in Zürich, the Walthamston Magical Society, Fernandel's "Les cinq sous de Lavarède"
1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 3&4)
30
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Ex Partibus Mundi on Goma performing in Zürich, Jac Olten performing in Basel and Valentino Graziadei performing in St. Gallen
1939
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 1 No. 5)
24
Walter B. Gibson Editrivia
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 105)
634
John Mulholland Editrivia
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 108)
648
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey Ex Partibus Mundi on Magie reporting about Alois Kassner in Berne, Steens, US playing card collectors, Adolphe Blind's "Les Automates Truquées"
Oct. 1940
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 2 No. 2&3)
21
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on a telephone gag, Blackstone, John Brandon and Russell Swann performing, Jarrow's "Rope Magic" controversy
Jan. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 1)
4
Phoenix Jr. (reviewer) The Blackstone Show by Harry Blackstone Feb. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 2)
6
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the film version of Clayton Rawson "Miracles for Sale", Blackstone, Carlyle
Feb. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 2)
8
Walter B. Gibson, Bruce Elliott The Back Room
Mar. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 3)
12
Walter B. Gibson, Bruce Elliott The Back Room Otis Manning, Keith Clark, Schlumpini
Mar. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 4)
16
Walter B. Gibson The Back Room on trick exposure
Apr. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 5)
20
Walter B. Gibson The Back Room on Carl Brema's shop
Apr. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 6)
24
Bruce Elliott, Walter B. Gibson The Back Room on Russel Swann and on Scarne and Rawson working on a series called "Magicians of the Underworld"
Apr. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 7)
28
Walter B. Gibson, Bruce Elliott The Back Room Dan Morris Russell Swann and Leonard Lyons
May 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 8)
32
Walter B. Gibson, Bruce Elliott The Back Room Greer Marechal, Clayton Rawson
May 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 9)
36
Bruce Elliott The Back Room Bert Allerton, Lu Brent
May 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 10)
40
Bruce Elliott The Back Room Fred Keating, John Scarne, Prince Mendez
June 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 11)
44
Bruce Elliott The Back Room telephone gag, Russell Swann, Jordan, Rawson
June 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 12)
48
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Keith Clark, Al Flosso, George Krage, a coin trick, a card rising gag by Henry Gordien and a joke by Al Plough
July 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 13)
54
Bruce Elliott The Back Room last ideas by Annemann, on Greer Marechal building a changing bag from a hat, newspaper clippings
July 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 14)
60
Bruce Elliott The Back Room Dante appearing in a Laurel & Hardy Movie, on amateurs telling professionals what to do
Aug. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 15)
64
Bruce Elliott The Back Room bar bet with a coin, gag with a bill (Al Cohn), on semantics, exposure, George Karger, Keith Clark and Bill Larsen
Aug. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 16)
68
Walter B. Gibson The Back Room on exposure, response to Bill Larsen, book exposure like Greater Magic, Modern Magic, Magician's Magic etc.
Sep. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 17)
71
Bruce Elliott The Back Room Dr. Hurwitz, Al Flosso, U.F. Grant, George Sands' non-make-up version to look like a chinaman, Orson Welles
Sep. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 18)
78
Bruce Elliott The Back Room credit information on the speller
Oct. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 19)
82
Bruce Elliott The Back Room Blackstone, Bert Kalmar
Oct. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 20)
86
Walter B. Gibson, Bruce Elliott The Back Room Dante, Ed Saint, Max Malini
Oct. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 21)
89
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the Tabell Course Volume 2 and performing for children
Nov. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 22)
94
Bruce Elliott The Back Room Bill Larsen and Genii rant, Annemann's bullet catch
Nov. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 23)
98
Walter B. Gibson, Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the "Barnstormer", Bob Hanko, Jean Hugard's dinner, Milbourne Christopher
Dec. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 24)
102
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Think-A-Drink-Hoffman, Fred Keating, a bar bet by Stuart Robson, Albenice, Orson Welles, Greater Magic, John Scarne
Dec. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 25)
106
Bruce Elliott The Back Room presentation idea for 7 keys to baldpate by Fetaque Sanders, on Walter Gibson, Joseph Dunninger, John Scarne
Jan. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 26)
110
Walter B. Gibson The Back Room on Dorny, Hy Mayer and why this is the wacky issue
Jan. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 27)
111
Bruce Elliott The Back Room Bill Larsen and genii rant, Jimmy Grippo, Bruce Elliott's baby
Feb. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 28)
118
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, the book "English Rogue", Jules Romain
Feb. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 29)
122
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on flames from the finger tips, Bob Hanko, Annemann, Dunninger, John Scarne, Houdini's library, Arthur Lloyd, Warner Perry, Harry Baker and Russel Swann
Mar. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 30)
126
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on a show by the IBM ring NYC, John Scarne, Jimmy Grippo, how to soften a deck for back palming, two newspaper clippings from Dunninger
Related to Mar. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 31)
130
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the show of Dunninger, a letter by Second Deal Sam, Lloyd Jones "The Bat", an idea for Robson's "Leopard Cards"
Apr. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 32)
134
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Hen Fetch, John Scarne, James G. Thompson Jr. Orson Welles, Dunninger and Tom Osborne
Apr. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 33)
138
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Al Plough, mourning envelopes, Emil Jarrow
Apr. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 34)
142
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Stuart Robson, Keith Clark, newspaper clippings
May 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 35)
146
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Harry Segal, table-lifting, Walter Gibson and Clayton Rawson
May 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 36)
150
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on using adult methods when learning magic, John Scarne, James G. Thompson, Annemann, Miss Vivian St. John, Paul Curry and Russel Swann
June 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 37)
154
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jerry Gale and paper puppets, N. Majahara, Bert Kalmar and Edgar Bergen
June 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 38)
159
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jack Trepel performing magic on the radio, Jay Marshall, Shaman
July 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 39)
163
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the Great Ballantin, Jean Hugard and Fred Braue, Orson Welles, a bingo fraud, Bill Gresham gives some tips on knife throwing
July 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 40)
167
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on why this issue is called G.I. Stuff, the solution to Dr. Lyons match puzzle from page167, Bob Gysel and Annemann's bullet catching
Aug. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 41)
171
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the nadir of publicity, Rajah Raboid and a picture of Bruce Elliott
Aug. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 42)
175
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dante selling his show, a Blackstone anecdote, Jay Marshall, J. A. Melrose, Russ Swann, Jack Marshall, Captain Harry Baker
Sep. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 43)
179
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Frances Ireland, Greer Marechal, Jr., Dunninger, Ogden Nash, John Scarne
Oct. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 44)
183
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Stuart Robson and the war
Oct. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 45)
187
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dunninger, Vantine and Cazan
Oct. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 46)
191
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on an article in the Sunday Mirror Magazine about spotting gambling, John Scarne, Frances Ireland, Kolmar, Shaman
Nov. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 47)
195
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on L. Vosburgh Lyons, a demonstration where a doc is beheaded, an improvement to Taylor's Peek Deck by James G. Thompson Jr., Fred Mosteller and his spelling trick ("Bravo!")
Nov. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 48)
199
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
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dunninger and Stuart Robson
Dec. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 51)
211
Tom Sellers Foreword
1943 3
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Ireland's Yearbooks, an effect Annemann used to do, Lou Tannen, the death of Ben Ehrens, Tommy Dowd, a scam with bills and John Scarne
Jan. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 52)
212
Bruce Elliott The Back Room Frances Ireland, female magicians, Orson Welles, Tommy Dowd
Feb. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 53)
219
Bruce Elliott The Back Room idea for Curry's "Out of this Phone Book", eliminating the cards and presentation for card frame both by Audley Walsh
Related to Feb. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 54)
220
Al Baker Dear Harold in the "Letter to Harold" tradition from "The Sphinx"
Feb. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 54)
223
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Richard Himber, Stuart Robson, Charley Larson, Dai Vernon, Tommy Dowd, Ducrot
Mar. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 55)
227
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Joseph Dunninger, Richard Himber, Dell O'Dell, John Scarne, John Mulholland
Mar. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 56)
231
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Richard Himber, Joseph Dunninger, Paul Rosini, Bob Novak
Mar. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 57)
235
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Al Baker, Carl Rosini, Paul Rosini, Max Sterling, Jay Marshall and some gambling ruses
Apr. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 58)
239
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Mr. and Mrs. Nicola, Bert Kalmar, Jay Marshall, Bob Novak, Mike Supa, John Mullholand
Apr. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 59)
243
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on John Garfield, Kolma, Tommy Dowd, Carl Wiesinger
May 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 60)
247
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Tommy Dowd, Audley Wals, rings as shiner, ethics, Paul Rosini, Max Holden, Stuart Robson
May 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 61)
251
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Sachs, Philip Mullentyre, Max Holden, Robert Parrish, Sylvan Garnet
June 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 62)
255
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on collections, Audley Alsh, Russ Swann, Houdin, Walter Gibson, exposure, Robert A. Nelson
June 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 63)
259
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Audley Walsh, Maurice Raymond, a number/word puzzle by Blackstone, Sid Lorraine
July 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 64)
263
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Lloyd Jones, Doug Geoffrey, R. M. Biow, Doc Miller, Houdini, R. Kohler
July 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 65)
267
Bruce Elliott The Back Room Dunninger, Richard Himber, Zanzig, Newton Hall, Milton Kort, Stewart James
Aug. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 66)
271
Bruce Elliott The Back Room response to John Snyder jr. letter, on Walter Gibson, the Annemann parade in the Linking Ring, James G. Thompson Jr., Richard Himber, Dariel Fitzkee and Harry Blackstone
Aug. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 67)
275
Bruce Elliott The Back Room Richard Himber, a strange bar bet by Mystic Craig, idea by Paul Morris for Thompson's Double or Nothing, Puzzle
Inspired by Sep. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 68)
279
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
Sep. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 69)
283
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jim Sherman, Richard Himber, Al Koran, Charlie Miller, Dell O'Dell, Shaman
Sep. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 70)
287
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on DeLand, J. G. Thompson, Bill Larsen, Orville Meyer, Jack Vosburgh, Scarne and Walsh
Oct. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 71)
291
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Richard Himber, Eddie Clever, Elray, R.M. Jamison, Tom Fitzgerald
Nov. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 72)
295
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Darriel Fitzkee, Otis Manning, a gag by Herb Runge, Paul Morris and John Scarne
Nov. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 73)
299
Bruce Elliott, Walter B. Gibson The Back Room
Dec. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 74)
303
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Hen Fetsch, Richard Himber, Dunninger getting exposed, Milbourne Christopher
Jan. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 75)
307
Bruce Elliott The Back Room "a suffering spectator speaks his mind", impromtu card stand with a newspaper, the five star frolics
Jan. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 76)
308
Bruce Elliott The Back Room "a suffering spectator speaks his mind" part two, Max Holden
Feb. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 77)
315
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Frances Ireland, Russ Swann, Max Holden, John Snyder, Jean Hugard's testimonial show
Feb. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 78)
316
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Maurice Zolotow, Dai Vernon, Bert Allerton, Annemann's use of the nail writer, Tom Osborne, Jay Marshall
Mar. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 79)
323
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on John Snyder, Dr. Beebe and Tommy Dowd
Mar. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 80)
327
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Connie Haden, Jay Marshall, Shaman, Dr. Beebe and John Snyder, S.B. Blodgett
Apr. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 81)
331
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Robert Parrish, Bob Nelson, Dariel Fitzkee, Tom Osborne
Apr. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 82)
335
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Bill Henderson and Jean Hugard
May 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 83)
339
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on R.C. Buff ideas with the Lyons-Elliott Box, Frank Taylor, ideas by Hen Fetsch, Ed Marlo, Bert Allerton and Richard Mc Closkey
Related to May 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 84)
343
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, Clayton Rawson, hypnotism, Harry Blackstone, "Die Magie" and fascism
June 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 85)
347
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Bob Nelson, Dariel Fitzkee, Hen Fetsch, Douglas Francis, George Karger
June 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 86)
351
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on George Starke, George Karger, Emil Jarrow, Bert Allerton, the "Swami" Magazine, puzzles by Fred Mosteller, Audley Walsh, Bob Novak and Charles Bertram
July 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 87)
355
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the Tarbell Course, Frank Taylor
July 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 88)
359
Bruce Elliott The Back Room ideas by Dr. Belanger and Hen Fetsch
Aug. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 89)
363
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Ed Marlo, George Karger, Hen Fetsch
Aug. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 90)
367
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Richard Himber, Al Baker, Bill Gresham, Bill Henderson
Sep. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 91)
371
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dell O'Dell, Ken Crossen, Paul Curry
Sep. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 92)
375
Bruce Elliott The Back Room About the Life, Hard Times and Unseemly Death of Shaman, Shaman was invented by Annemann and Bruce Elliott
Oct. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 93)
379
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dariel Fitzkee, Annemann
Oct. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 94)
383
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on how to win half the games at simultaneous chess, Tangram
Related to Nov. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 95)
387
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Bill Neff, George Karger, Jingo Jones, Kolma, Tom Fitzgerald
Nov. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 96)
391
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
Dec. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 97)
395
Jean Hugard Hu-gardenias on C. A. Munson
June 1945 127
Edouard-Joseph Raynaly Magicana a quote on Fine Arts
July 1945 135
Jean Hugard Hu-gardenias to Jack Miller
July 1945 135
Jean Hugard Hu-gardenias to Master Sergeant Frank Dobrena
Aug. 1945 140
Jean Hugard, Jean-Nicholas Ponsin Magicana quote by Ponsin, see also quote on p. 139
Aug. 1945 144
Jean Hugard Hu-gardenias to the Great Raymond
Oct. 1945 156
Jean Hugard Magicana quote
Oct. 1945 157
Jean Hugard Magicana quote from New York Tims
Oct. 1945 161
Jean-Nicholas Ponsin Magicana quote
Nov. 1945 164
Jean Hugard Hu-gardenias to George Karger and George Starke
Dec. 1945 173
Jean-Nicholas Ponsin Magicana quote by Ponsin
Dec. 1945 182
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on "Le Magicien" Milbourne Christopher, Larry Arcuri, Mardo, Stewart James, Orson Welles, Loring Campbell
Jan. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 98)
399
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Felix Greenfield, Bill Henderson, R.C. Duff, Senor Mardo, Richard Himber's list of his personal favorite magicians
Jan. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 99)
403
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the Phoenix, C. L. Boarde, the brain guys
Feb. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 100)
407
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Hardin Jr., Audley Walsh, Jay Marshall
Feb. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 101)
408
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Alexander, Nelmar, The Magic Wand, Paul Morris, Jay Marshall, Hardeen Jr., Bobby Bakter, Greer Marechal
Mar. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 102)
412
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Fu Manchu, John Hamilton, Abracadabra, a riddle by Warner Perry, Richard Himber
Apr. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 103)
416
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Sachs, Fleming, Melbourne Christopher, Chet Miller, King Stevenson, Ace Gorham
Apr. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 104)
420
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Paul Fleming, John Hamilton, Jean Hugard, Magicana, magazine tricks and salable tricks
May 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 105)
424
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Le Magicien, Ralph Read, Wilbur Kattner, Burling Hull, Hen Fetsch
May 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 106)
428
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Bat, Paul Felming, Jules Dhotel, H. P. Graham
June 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 107)
432
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Paul Duke, Al Baker, Dell O'Dell, Dr. Belanger, Alan Barnert, Braue, Orson Welles in the show "Around the World"
June 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 108)
436
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the Pop Up Tie, R. C. Buff, Jay Marshall, John Booth, Audley Walsh
July 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 109)
440
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on R. C. Buff, Paul Palfrey, Joe Ovette
Aug. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 110)
444
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Leo Rullman and Stuart Robson, Sorcerer's Serpent
Aug. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 111)
448
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
Sep. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 112)
452
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Bill Gresham, Orson Welles, Richard Himber, Erdnase, Paul Fleming, Jay Marshall
Oct. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 113)
456
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Walter Gibson's "Bunco Book", L. Vosburgh Lyons, Oscar Weigle, Jack Hughes, Dai Vernon, Bob Reinhart
Oct. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 114)
460
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dai Vernon's lecture, Richard Himber, Frank Taylor
Nov. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 115)
464
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Mike Bornstein, Karrel Fox, Stuart Jules, Martin Gardner, Burling Hull
Dec. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 116)
468
Jean Hugard Hu-gardenias to Dr. Chester Miller
Jan. 1946 185
Jean Hugard Maxims for Magicians some quotes
Jan. 1946 185
Jean Hugard So Sorry name corrections
Feb. 1946 193
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Steve Shepard, Roy Benson as a musician, George Pitman, Frakson
Feb. 1946 196
Jean Hugard Magicana
Feb. 1946 198
Jean Hugard Hu-gardenias to Lu Brent
Mar. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 10)
201
Frederick Braue The Roundabout on Al Baker, Dapper, Ed Tabor
Mar. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 10)
202
Jean Hugard Magicana
  • To the rope-cutters
  • Patter lines (eggs)
  • Maxim for Magicians
Mar. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 10)
202
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Apr. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 11)
208
Frederick Braue The Roundabout on Paul Rosini, Arthur Bull, Milbourne Christopher, Jimmy Eyster, Dante, Neal Elias, Paul Le Paul Frank Shields. Paul Flemming, Dariel Fitzkee, Erdnase, Bert Allerton
Apr. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 11)
210
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
May 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 12)
216
Frederick Braue Roundabout on Ray Muse, Bob Stull, Charlie Miller, Blackstone, Isely, Haskell, Cardini, Max Malini, Harry Shaw, Alexander Herrmann
May 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 12)
218
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on card stabbing routines
June 1946 224
Frederick Braue Roundabout on Vernon, Six Card Repeat, Linking Ring and more
June 1946 228
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on the Blendo
  • Two Silk Blendo
  • Variations for M.C.'S
  • Card Blendo
  • Bead Tip
July 1946 232
Frederick Braue Roundabout on Jean Hugard, George Kaplan, John Scarne, Nate Leipzig, Nelson Downs, Al Keene, John Crimmins, Audley Walsh, Gerald Kaufman, George Karger, Dai Vernon, S.A.M. Show, Al Baker, Joe Berg, Kellar, Trenis Jones, Abril Lamarque, Frakson, Paul Fleming, Devant and more
July 1946 236
Frederick Braue Roundabout on Milbourne Christopher, Al Flosse, Al Baker, Stuart Robson, Orson Welles, Mahendra, Dean Moore, Dorny, Dante, Scarne, Aril Lamarque and more
Aug. 1946 243
Milbourne Christopher Melbourne Christopher's Column
Sep. 1946 248
Frederick Braue Roundabout on John Mulholland, Roy Benson, Martin Gardner, Carl Jones, Orson Welles, Frakson, Cardini, George Karger, George Starke, Bert Allerton, the Mesmerized Glasses and more
Sep. 1946 252
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Oct. 1946 256
Frederick Braue Roundabout on MacDougall, Scarne, Carlyle, Vernon, Stuart Robson, Dunninger, Sam Horowitz, Larry Arcuri and more
Oct. 1946 260
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Nov. 1946 264
Frederick Braue Roundabout on Charlie Miller, Frakson, Al Baker, Clayton Rawson, Malini and more
Nov. 1946 268
Frederick Braue Roundabout on Carlyle, Sam Horowitz, Trenis Jones, Carl Jones, Max Holden and more
Dec. 1946 278
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Silent Mora, Joe Karson, The Great Virgil, Sid Lorraine, Walter Floyd, Bill Grasham, Arnold Grubin, Jamison, J. G. Thompson, L. Vosburgh Lyons
Jan. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 117)
472
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Farelli, Jay Marshall, Si Stebbins, Brunel White, W. C. Fields, Russell Swann, Richard Himber, Wilfred Jonson
Jan. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 118)
476
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Bill Larsen, Cecil Lyle, card fans
Feb. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 119)
480
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dai Vernon, Bill Larsen, E. B. Moore, Greer Marechal, Roy Benson
Feb. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 120)
484
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Paul Fleming, Paul Curry, L. Vosburgh Lyons, Bill Grace, Richard Himber
Mar. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 121)
488
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Peter Warlock, Jay Marshall
Apr. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 123)
496
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
Apr. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 124)
500
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dai Vernon
May 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 125)
504
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Clayton Rawson, Milbourne Christopher, Richard Himber
May 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 126)
508
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
June 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 127)
512
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dai Vernon, Walter Gibson, Bill Woodfield, Cy Endfield, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Richard Himber, H. P. Graham, Ben Braude
June 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 128)
513
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
July 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 129)
520
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Al Wheately, Paul Curry, Bill Larsen, Vernon, Felix Greenfield
July 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 130)
524
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
Aug. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 131)
528
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Walter Gibson, Clayton Rawson, Bums - Brotherhood of Useless Magicians
Aug. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 132)
532
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Frakson, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Hen Fetsch, Max Katz
Aug. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 133)
536
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on John F. Hamilton, R. C. Buff
Sep. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 134)
540
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Carl Ballantine, Bill Larsen, Paul Fleming
Sep. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 135)
544
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the Phoenix Prize Contest, James G. Thompson Jr, Jay Marshall
Oct. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 136)
548
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on watching other performers and behaving at the show
Oct. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 137)
552
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Roy Benson, Ed Marlo, Blackstone, Audley Walsh, Peter Warlock, H. P. Graham
Nov. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 138)
556
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dai Vernon, Kolma
Nov. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 139)
560
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dai Vernon, Jack Chanin, Al Wheatley, Bert Allerton, Frank Taylor
Dec. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 140)
564
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Jan. 1947 286
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Richard Himber, Houdini, Orson Welles, Aaron Weiss and more
Jan. 1947 288
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Peter Casson, Richard Himber, The Five-Best Poll (card tricks), Wilbur Kattner, Ernest Partington, Paul Fleming, Charles Hudson, Jean Hugard, Keith Brooks, Frank Werner, Don Medley, Edward Kullman
Feb. 1947 295
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Mar. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 10)
301
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Bert Allerton, Lyle Laughlin, Martin Gardner, Cardini, Dante, The Five-Best Poll (cards), Don Medley, Stanley Collins, Stewart James, Neal Elias, Jack Crimmins, Don Lawton, Bert Fenn, Paul Morris, Frederick Carter and more
Mar. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 10)
304
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column ideas and tips of spring flowers
  • Non-Tangle Bouquets
  • Safety Pin Tip
  • Flowers From Cones
  • Scotch Tape Aid
  • Finger Tip Flowers
  • Slide Power
  • Loading Spring Flowers
  • Double Bouquet Production
Variations Apr. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 11)
309
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Martin Gardner, Stewart James, Erdnase, Art Lyle, Walter Gibson, Max Holden, Ben Braude, Stanley Collins, The Five-Best Poll, Bob Stull, Lloyd Jones, Eddie Clever, Milbourne Christopher, Elwin Shaw and more
Apr. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 11)
311
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
May 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 12)
317
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Eddie Clever, Carl Jones, Tom Hickey, Dr. Jaks, Gus Southall, Devant, Stewart James, The Five-Best Poll, Victor Farelli, Ronald B. Edwards, Edward Ritchell, Warren Corning, John Stanley, Orville Meyer, R. C. Buff, Richard Himner, Leslie Guest, Francis Haxton, Al Thompson and more
May 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 12)
320
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column several ideas using the card silk
  • The Silk in the Case
  • The Sensitized Silk
  • The Pips Pass
  • Conclusion
June 1947 325
Clayton Rawson Merlini's Magic on suspense
June 1947 326
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on the five best card tricks poll
  • Card Transits
  • Coincidences
  • Predictions
  • Telepathy or Mind Reading
  • Reverses
  • Changes
  • Spellers
  • Transpositions
  • A Show of Skill
June 1947 327
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column idea for sucker egg trick, egg changes to confetti
July 1947 332
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Vernon, Orville Meyer, Eddie Clever, Clayton Rawson, Jaks, Paul Morris, and more
  • The Five Best Poll
    • Humorous Tricks
    • Novelty Tricks
    • Rising Cards
    • Diminishing Cards
    • Discoveries
    • Miscellaneous
July 1947 334
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Vernon, Norman Jensen, Harold Robinson, Jerry Lukins, Elwin Shaw, Malini, Joe Schmidt, Paul Morris, Stewart James, Allerton, Jack Crimmins, John Howie, Clayton Rawson, K. S. Jaffrey, Murray Rosenthal, Jack Potter and more
  • The Five Best Poll
Aug. 1947 342
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on silks, Freddy Sanborn
Sep. 1947 349
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Jean Hugard, Bobo, Eddie Clever, Thomas Duncan, Elwin Shaw, Clayton Rawson, Five Best Poll, Frank Drobina, Charles Nyquist,Arthur Gross, Ernest Bourne, Jack Crimmins and more
Sep. 1947 352
Milbourne Christopher, George Karger Milbourne Christopher's Column idea for stack of coins, using a rubber magnifying glass as cover
Oct. 1947 359
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Al Baker, Sam Margules, Dorny, Dr. Braude, Lloyd Jones, Hen Fetch, J. B. Bobo, Bill Woodfield, L. W. Biebigheiser and more
Oct. 1947 362
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column sponge ball changes to ice cube
Nov. 1947 367
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Dr. Jaks, Dunninger, Paul Fleming, Dai Vernon, Baldwin, Scarne, Lloyd Jones, Joe Stanley and more
Nov. 1947 370
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Dai Vernon, Franz Polgar, Lyle Laughlin, Carter and more
Dec. 1947 377
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jean Hugard, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Clayton Rawson, Richard Himber, Roy Benson
Jan. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 142)
572
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on C. L. Boarde, Ronald Edwards
Jan. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 143)
576
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on hypnotism books, Jean Hugard, George Karger
Feb. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 144)
580
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
Feb. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 145)
584
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Peter Warlock, Frank Taylor, Greer Marechal, invisible deck pantomime idea by Frank Taylor
Related to Mar. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 146)
588
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on, the winners of the contest, Bill Larsen, Dariel Fitzkee, Clayton Rawson, Cy Endfield
Mar. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 147)
592
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Al Baker, Frank Garcia, Lou Tannen, Greer Marechal, Roger Barkann, L. Vosburgh Lyons, C. L. Boarde, Roy Benson, Dariel Fitzkee, Milbourne Chrisstopher, Jack Chanin
Apr. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 148)
596
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
Apr. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 149)
600
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jarrow
May 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 150)
604
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dr. Jaks, Finley-Jordan controversy
June 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 152)
618
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Roy Benson, the Jarrow dinner, Dr. Jaks and a bar bet by Ron Edwards
June 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 153)
614
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
July 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 154)
619
Bruce Elliott The Back Room story of a Rupert's drop, on Milbourne Christopher, Roy Benson, Orson Welles, Lloyd Jones, Dr. Jaks
July 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 155)
626
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Roy Benson, Audley Walsh, Dr Stanley Jaks
July 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 156)
630
Bruce Elliott The Back Room an idea for a transformation of a ball into an egg, and a haunted deck idea by Ed Cannon
Aug. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 157)
633
Bruce Elliott The Back Room letters from Bruce Elliott to Lloyd Jones, Art Lyle, Johnny Platt and Bob Nelson
Aug. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 158)
637
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Clayton Rawson, Bill Simon, Jay Marshall
Sep. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 159)
641
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Kruger and Starke, Dr. Jaks, Martin Gardner, Roy Benson, Paul Draylin, Hal Haber, Bill Simon
Sep. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 160)
645
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Hen Fetsch, Frank Taylor, Karrel Fox, Paul Fleming, Milbourne Christopher
Oct. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 161)
649
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, Phil Upton on "ghoti", Tom Osborne
Related to Oct. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 162)
653
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, Senator Crandall
Nov. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 163)
657
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, Robert Harbin, Martin Gardner
Nov. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 164)
659
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Newton Hall, Roger Barkann, Dr. Jaks, Bobby Baxter, Bill Woodfield and reviews in magic magazines
Nov. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 165)
663
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, Roy Benson, Dai Vernon
Dec. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 166)
667
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Ricciardi Jr., Wally Dean, Roger Barkann, Kuda Bux
Dec. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 167)
671
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Jan. 1948 385
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Frank Clinton, Jean Hugard, Wilson Mizner, Bill Larsen, Carter, Paul Fleming, Max Malini, Servais Leroy, stage lighting, applause and more
Jan. 1948 386
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Feb. 1948 392
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Clayton Rawson, Neal Elias, John & Ethel McArdle, Houdini, T. Page Wright, Carl Lohrey, Dr. Hooker, John Mulholland, Al Baker, match lighting ideas, and more
Feb. 1948 393
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Mar. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 10)
401
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Carl Jones, Arnold Belais, Clayton Rawson, Zovello, Charlie Miller, Cardini, Robert Lund, Jack Merlin, Dr. Daley, David Devant and more
Mar. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 10)
403
John J. Crimmins Jr. Book Profiles
Apr. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 11)
408
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Apr. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 11)
409
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Al Baker, Walter Gibson, Paul Le Paul, Frakson, Jack Merlin, Joe Karson and more
Apr. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 11)
411
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
May 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 12)
419
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Val Voltame, Cardini, Roy Benson, Blackstone Walter Gibson, R. C. Buff, Milbourne Christopher, Poker Odds and more
May 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 12)
421
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Houdini, Frakson, Emil Jarrow, Carl Jones, Ade Duval, Paul Fleming, Carroll Lisby, Jean Hugard, Eric de la Mare, Bill Morton, Harry Mendoza, Charlie Miller, Tony Kardyro, Richard Himber, Bill Larsen and more
June 1948 428
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on magic for children
  • Participation
  • Taboos
  • Pleasing parents
  • Humor?
  • Give-Aways
  • Applause
  • Sucker tricks
  • Presents
  • Volunteers
  • Curiosity
June 1948 430
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column various idea based on Popper
  • Silk from Smoke
  • Two silk production
  • Flash Silk
  • Foulard Production
  • Paper to Bouquet
  • Rope from Smoke
Inspired by July 1948 439
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Mandrake, SAM convention, Paul Fleming, Orson Welles, Paul Morris, George Karger, Jerry Lukins, Dante, Frank Chapman, Roy Benson, Charles Chance, Joe Karson, Herrman, Kellar, Herman Miller and more
July 1948 440
Milbourne Christopher The Milbourne Christopher's Column
Aug. 1948 449
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Gerald Kosky, Merv Taylor, Billy Muir, Gus Southall, Jean Valton, Paul Morris, Houdini, Groucho Marx, Bert Allerton, Lloyd Jones, Eddie Clever, Charles Jordan, Bill Holden and more
Aug. 1948 452
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Gerald Kosky, Merv Taylor, Billy Muir, Gus Southall, Jean Valton, Paul Morris, Houdini, Groucho Marx, Bert Allerton, Lloyd Jones, Eddie Clever, Charles Jordan, Bill Holden and more
Aug. 1948 452
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Sep. 1948 459
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on the SAM convention, Orville Meyer, Graham Greene, Paul Fleming, Carl Jones, Cantu, Gus Southall, Graham Adams, Herrmann, Joe Stanley, Gertrude Stein, Sam Horowitz, Slydini and more
Sep. 1948 461
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Oct. 1948 469
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Paul Rosini's passing, Chang, Vernon, Rufus Steele, Jordan, Arthur Finley, Annemann, Paul Curry, Stewart James, Rober Lund, Paul Fleming and more
Oct. 1948 471
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Nov. 1948 479
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Charles Jordan, Dr. Daley, Bert Allerton, Paul Duker, Dunninger, Fulton Oursler, Jerry Lukins' Lineup and more
Nov. 1948 480
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Okito, Chang, Vernon, Cliff Green, Richiardi, Dick Welles, Ken Allen, Ballantine, Paul Curry, John Scarne, history of Out of This World, Paul Rosini, Jerry Lukins' List and more
Dec. 1948 489
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column Christmas themed magic
  • Rose Bush
  • Production Box
  • One Ahead
  • Dove Pan
  • Nail Writer
  • Nest of Boxes
  • Card in Ball
  • Electra
Dec. 1948 491
U. F. Grant The General Says "In this issue I have included some of the best material from the mimeographed issue."
Oct. 1948 2
U. F. Grant News and Notes of Interest on Russell Swann, George Karger, Bobo, New York State Conclave convention, Winston Freer, Harlan Tarbell, Syl. Reilly
Oct. 1948 2
U. F. Grant The General Says
  • Special Announcement (Felix Korim Mystery Show)
Dec. 1948 2
U. F. Grant From Grant's Tomb anecdotes by Jess Kelly about kids magic and fish catching
Dec. 1948 13
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Maurice Fogel, Hubert Lambert, Arthur Helliwell
Jan. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 168)
675
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jimmy Herpick, Fred Keating, Max Katz, Martin Gardner
Jan. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 169)
679
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dante, Milbourne Christopher, Audley Walsh, John Scarne, Dr. Stanley Jaks
Feb. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 170)
683
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Maurice Fogel, Arthur Helliwell, Hubert Lambert, Dante
Feb. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 171)
687
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, Richiardi, Jr., Russ Walsh's appearing cane, Dr. Jaks
Mar. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 172)
691
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Russel Swann, Lee Noble, Dai Vernon, Walter Gibson, Frances Ireland
Mar. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 173)
695
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
Apr. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 174)
699
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Devano's rising card, Jay Marshall, Frank Taylor, Wally Dean
Apr. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 175)
703
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dai Vernon, John Boyko
May 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 176)
707
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, Dante, Bobby Baxter, Carl Balantine, Bill Nord, Wally Dean, Tony Slydini
May 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 177)
711
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Ken Allen, C.B. Yohe, Richard Himber, George Jason, Ballantine, Ted Anneman, Robert Harbin, Jinx
Variations May 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 178)
712
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Fred Braue, Dai Vernon, Jack Crimmins, Carl Ballantine, Stewart Judah, Norman Jensen, hand caring
June 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 179)
719
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, Lee Noble, Carl Ballantine, Mike Bornstein, Jerry Cohen, Dai Vernon, Cy Endfield, Milbourne Christopher
June 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 180)
722
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Max Holden, Joseph Dunninger, Richard Himber, Jay Marshall
July 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 181)
726
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Clayton Rawson, Jerry Lukins. L. Vosburgh Lyons, Lu Brent, Tony Kardyro, Oscar Weigle
July 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 182)
730
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Fred Keating, Ralph Read, Jay Marshall
Aug. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 183)
734
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Medium Margery, Fred Keating, Aleister Crowley, Ouspensky, Roy Benson, Jay Marshall, Kuda Bux
Aug. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 184)
738
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on James Bartlett, Arthur Helliwell
Sep. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 185)
742
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Norman Jensen, Cardini, Vinn Boyar
Sep. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 186)
746
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Lee Noble, Roy Benson, Robert Lund, Dante
Oct. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 187)
750
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dai Vernon, Steve Miaco, Richard Himber, Robert Harbin
Oct. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 188)
754
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Bill Woodfield, Jay Marshall, Dr. Jaks illustration
Nov. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 189)
758
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Martin Gardner, Erdnase, Al Baker, The Great Jasper, Clayton Rawson
Nov. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 190)
762
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Robert Harbin, John Ramsay's Cylinder and Coins, Lee Noble, hamsters and the atom bomb
Dec. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 191)
766
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Martin Gardner, Bert Allerton, Bob Hummer
Dec. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 192)
769
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dai Vernon, Jack Chanin, Bill Simon, Milbourne Christopher, Bob Hummer, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Robert Harbin
Related to Dec. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 193)
773
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Jan. 1949 499
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Dante, Max Malini, Maurice Fogel, Matt Schulien, Jerry Lukin's Listing, Ed Woolf, Glenn Gravatt, Al Flosso and more
Jan. 1949 501
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Feb. 1949 509
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Paul Rosini, Bert Allerton, James G. Thompson, Clayton Rawson, Paul Fleming, Dr. Giovanni, Harold Sterling, Victor Farelli, Charles Bertram and more
Feb. 1949 511
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Mar. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 10)
519
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Dante, John Scarne, Milton Kort, Le Paul, Leipzig, Paul Fleming, Galli Galli, Malini, Max Katz, Charlie Miller and more
Related to Mar. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 10)
521
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Apr. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 11)
529
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on Jerry Lukins, Dr. Jaks, Slydini, Dante, Harry Shaw, Jack Crimmins, Neal Elias, Stuart Cramer and more
Apr. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 11)
531
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
May 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 12)
539
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue on John Scarne, Paul Curry, Al Baker, Bruce Elliott, Think-a-Cards, Gerald Kosky, Stuart Cramer, Milbourne Christopher and more
May 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 12)
541
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
June 1949 551
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
July 1949 560
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column Malini and the floating pen
Aug. 1949 569
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Sep. 1949 578
Frederick Braue Roundabout with Fred Braue announcing end of the column
Sep. 1949 580
Frank Joglar Backstage on Dr. Jaks, Dante, Slydini, Martin Gardner, Clayton Rawson, Tom Osborne
  • Notes and News
  • Tips on Trickery
  • Have You Heard
  • Strictly Personal
  • TV Topics
  • Time for Revival
  • Random Jottings
Sep. 1949 582
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on taking notes
Oct. 1949 589
Frank Joglar Backstage on Walter Gibson, Chester Morris, Roy Benson, Lucille & Eddie Roberts, Abe Cantu, John Scarne, Sydney & Leslie Piddington, Karrell Fox, Len Mason
  • Tricks and Delusions
  • On the Road
  • In Print
  • The Secret Art
  • Cantu
  • Notes on a Cuff
  • Scarne Sorcery
  • The Piddingtons
  • Methinks
  • Trick Possibility
  • Newest Link
Oct. 1949 592
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column marking a spectator to get a number transmitted to assistant in other room
  • Chalk Mark Telepathy
  • Think of an Object
  • Think of a Man
  • Find the Pin
  • Chairback Transmission
  • Getting the Chalk
  • Colors
  • Afterthought
Nov. 1949 599
Frank Joglar Backstage on Al Baker, Lee Noble, Norman Jensen, Zovello, Jay Marshall, Vic Perry, Devano, Russ Swann
  • Intimately Speaking
  • Puzzle Deparment
  • TV Topics
  • Seen and Overheard
  • In Print
  • More in Print
  • Memory Book
  • Tricks of the Trade
Nov. 1949 602
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Dec. 1949 610
Frank Joglar Backstage on Sam Horowitz, Jay Marshall, Fu Manchu, Robert Harbin, Eugene Hellman, Alli Mona, Louis McBride, Sid Lorraine, Tom Bowyer and more
  • News of the Necromancers
  • See-Through Sorcery
  • Harbin
  • Personal Preferences
  • Black Magic
  • Albenice
  • Memory Book
  • "Cagliostro"
  • Tom Bowyer
Dec. 1949 612
U. F. Grant From Grant's Tomb on Eddy Patch, Houdini, Max and Tess Holden, Bill Williston anecdote with bottomless glass
Jan. 1949 2
McGregor Dusting Out the Attic
Jan. 1949 12
U. F. Grant The General Says on Magi-Fest, Chri Charlton, Walter Gibson
Mar. 1949 2
Felix Korim On Safari with Sir Felix on E. J. Oeinck, amateurs
Mar. 1949 4
Arthur Leroy Conjuror's Carousel on Dorothy Wolf, John Mulholland, Kuda Bux, Maurice, Norman Jensen
Mar. 1949 8
U. F. Grant Generally Speaking on Al Flosso, Nate Leipzig, John Scarne and movie star Chester Morris, Jim Wheeler, Professor Kreiger
Apr. 1949 2
Felix Korim On Safari with Sir Felix on E. J. Oeinck/Oeink
Apr. 1949 4
Arthur Leroy Conjuror's Carousel on death of magic, Richiardi Jr., Kuda Bux, Ade Devval, Doc Marcus, Dagmar
Apr. 1949 6
U. F. Grant Generally Speaking
May 1949 2
Arthur Leroy Conjuror's Carousel Jay Marshall, Cardini, Charles Cartes, Richiardi Jr., Lester Mack, Wally Dean, Dagmar
May 1949 6
McGregor More Dust From The Attic
May 1949 7
U. F. Grant From Grant's Tomb
May 1949 10
U. F. Grant Generally Speaking Frank Chapman, Bill Neff
June/July 1949 2
Arthur Leroy Conjuror's Carousel
June/July 1949 6
Felix Korim On Safari with Sir Felix Carter Harrison, Miss Choai
June/July 1949 14
U. F. Grant Generally Speaking
Aug./Sep. 1949
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12)
2
Arthur Leroy Conjuror's Carousel Coney Island, Dreamland Park, Roltaire, Sea Lion Park
Also published here Aug./Sep. 1949
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12)
4
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jack Chanin, Dai Vernon, Clayton Rawson, George Karger, Wally Dean
Jan. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 194)
777
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Tony Slydini, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Jay Marshall, Sid Loraine letter on Elusive Lady, Milbourne Christopher
Related to Jan. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 195)
781
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Frank Garcia, Puzzle by Charlie Arbuthnot, Dunninger, Carlo Menotti, Fred Keating, Martin Gardner, Bill Simon, Jean Hugard, Robert Harbin, Art Lyle, Frank Joglar
Feb. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 196)
785
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Richard Himber, Jean Hugard, C.L. Boarde, Jay Marshall
Feb. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 197)
789
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Richard Himber, Jimmy Herpick, Jackie Flosso, Jay Marshall, Jean Hugard
Mar. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 198)
793
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Richard Himber, Hubert Lambert, Frank Taylor pendulum experiment
Mar. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 199)
797
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Russell Swann, Cy Endfield, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Martin Gardner, Dai Vernon, Lee Noble, Richard Himber
Aprs 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 200)
801
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Fred Keating, Wally Dean, Ballantine, Cy Endfield, Martin Gardner, George Schindler
Apr. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 201)
805
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Carl Rosini, Bill Simon, Audley Walsh, Victor Jorey
May 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 202)
809
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Scarne, John Hamilton idea for the newspaper tear, Martin Gardner, George Karger, Max Andrews
May 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 203)
813
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Jay Marshall, Kuda Bux, Richard Himber, Rosenbloom, Victor Jory, Cardini, Fred Keating, Blackstone, Al Flosso, Johnny Paul
June 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 204)
814
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dr. Stanley Jaks, Audley Walsh, Lee Noble, Bobby Baxter, a card to pocket and a rainbow deck gag by Gerald Kosky
June 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 205)
821
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Bill Simon, Ted Messenger, Cleopatra, Sorcar, Frank Garcia, John Scarne, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Greer Marechal, Jimmy Herpick, Frank Joglar, Larry Weeks, Cy Endfield
June 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 206)
825
Bruce Elliott The Back Room
July 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 207)
829
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Keith Clark, Richard Himber
July 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 208)
833
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Fred Keating, Dai Vernon
Aug. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 209)
837
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Vernon, Martin Gardner, Mike Bornstein
Aug. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 210)
841
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Charles Nyquist, Hofzinser, Compars Hermann, George Jason, Max Holden
Sep. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 211)
842
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Harry Blackstone, Martin Gardner, Dr. Jaks, Audley Walsh, Bobby Baxter, gag by Bob Hummer
Sep. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 212)
849
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dr. Daley, Dudley Fossum, Ade Duval, Milbourne Christopher, Dr. Jaks, Roy Benson
Oct. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 213)
853
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Willard Smith, Jack LeDair, Max Katz, Sid Lorraine, Maurice Fogel, Audley Walsh, Frances Ireland, Al Baker
Oct. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 214)
854
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Si Stebbins (newspaper article), Maurice Fogel, Frank Garcia, Bill Simon
Nov. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 215)
861
Bruce Elliott, Martin Gardner The Back Room anecdotes left out of Martin Gardner's "Argosy" article, on John Mulholland, Paul Fleming, Rudy Miller, Milbourne Christopher, Blackstone, Paul Stadelman, Carl Ballantine, Roy Benson, Dr. Jaks, Norman Jensen
Also published here Nov. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 216)
865
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dr. Rhine
Dec. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 217)
869
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dr. Rhine part 2
Dec. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 218)
873
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Senator Crandall, Gerald Kosky, Jacob Daley, Ken Beale
Dec. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 219)
877
Frank Joglar Backstage on Vincent O'Toole, R. Marcelliee, Emile Clifton, Bob Hummer, Monica Lewis, Russ Swann, Dick DuBois, Al Monroe, Kuda Bux, Walter Gibson, Jimmy Jimae, Bill Brema, Paul Rosini, Martin Gardner,
  • Magazine Test
  • Hummer News
  • Video Trickery
  • Munroe's Miscelleany
  • Who Remembers?
  • Open House
  • More TV Topcis
  • Bill Brema
  • Paul Rosini
  • Gardner Gum Baffler
Jan. 1950 620
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Jan. 1950 621
Frank Joglar Backstage on Maurice Zolotow, Dunninger, George Karger, Richard Harbin, Frank Garcia, Doc Marcus, Jay Marshall, Gus Bohn, Jean Hugard, Carter, Paul LePaul, Milo, John Calvert, Russ Swann, Lloyd Navado and more
  • The Magic Books
  • Video
  • Gus Bohn
  • Echo from 1908
  • Jottings
  • More Jottings
  • Black Art
Feb. 1950 632
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column thoughts and routine for blindfold act, using prepared goggles
  • Third Sight
Feb. 1950 632
Frank Joglar Backstage on Houdini, Bradley Martin, Russ Swann, Jay Marshall, Ballantine, Dick DuBois, Robert Harbin, John Scarne, Dr. Jaks, Chang, Billy Bishop, Paul Morris, C. L. Boarde, Clarence Slyter, Great LaFollette, Frank van Hoven and more
  • Seen or Heard
  • TV Trickery
  • In Print
  • Transition
  • News and Notes
  • Open House
  • Pro and Con
  • Appropriations
  • Purely Personal
  • Memory Book
Mar. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 10)
638
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Mar. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 10)
641
Frank Joglar Backstage on Claude Noble, Thurston, Dick DuBois, Joe Stuthard, Ade Duval, Roy Benson, Norman Jensen, Kuda Bux, Burling Hull, Ballantine, Long Tack Sam, Clayton Rawson, Sorcar, Russ Swann, Chang and more
  • News and Notes
  • The Magazines
  • I'm Speechless
  • TV Topics
  • Illusions Wanted
  • Jottings
Apr. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 11)
648
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column method to copy a signature
Apr. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 11)
649
Frank Joglar Backstage on Norman Houghton, Kajar, Gali Gali, The Marvello's, Don Lawton, Dick DuBois, John McArdle, Burling Hull, Lucille & Eddie Roberts, Jean Hugard, Sorcar, Piddingtons, Fogel and more
  • Coming Events
  • TV Trickery
  • Education
  • What Happened Department
  • Mentalists
  • News and Notes
  • Oblivion
  • Recommended
May 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 12)
660
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
June 1950 671
Frank Joglar Backstage on Sam Horowitz, John McManus, Burling Hull, The Marvellos, Kim Yen Soo, Jay Marshall, Milbourne Christopher, Leon Mandrake and more
  • Jottings
  • Volta
  • Flame Idea
  • TV Trickery
  • News and Notes
  • In Print
  • Hint
  • Guili and Gali
  • Booking your Act
July 1950 680
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
July 1950 683
Frank Joglar Backstage on Roy Benson, Fogel, Francis Carlyle, John Gambling, Paul Morris, Stuart Cramer, Fu Manchu, John Scarne, Robert Harbin, Jay Marshall, Russel Swan, Ade Duval, Kuda Bux, Bobby Baxter and more
  • Speaking Head Memories
  • Huh Department
  • TV Trickery
  • News and Notes
  • British IMB Conclave
  • What's In a Name
  • Magic Versus Comedy
  • Video Topics
  • Important
Aug. 1950 688
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Aug. 1950 691
Frank Joglar Backstage on Frank Garcia, Robert Orben, Louis Zingone, Paul Hartman, Scarne, Fogel, Jay Marshall, Richard Himber, Dante
  • Squelch
  • Offer from France
  • Fan Letter
  • In Print
  • Memory Book
  • And Now
  • Cardini
  • News and Notes
  • Teenage Tricksters
  • Video Topics
  • Translation
  • Jottings
Sep. 1950 698
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Sep. 1950 701
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Andy Furlong, Bob Orben
Jan. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 220)
881
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Doc Weiss, Johnnie Murray, Djin, Dr. Jaks, crooked card
Jan. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 221)
885
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dorny, Leon Maguire, Jimmy Drilling, Dai Vernon, Norman Jensen, Johnnie Murray, Cy Keller, Pat Terry, Bill Larsen, Frank Jogglar, Feank Garcia
Feb. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 222)
889
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Ken Brooke, Johnny Paul, Jim Thompson
Feb. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 223)
893
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on George Schindler, Dr. Jaks, Jak Ledair
Mar. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 224)
897
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dr. Elliott, Vernon, Jay Marshall, Jack Gwynne, Ross Bertram, Clayton Rawson
Mar. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 225)
901
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on George Kaplan, Milbourne Christopher, Martin Gardner, Mike Millet, Bill Simon, Dr. Jaks, Francis Carlyle, Faucett Ross, Dai Vernon, John Boyko, Sid Lorraine, Leo Rullman, Keith Clark, Fu Manchu
Apr. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 226)
905
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Martin Gardner, Richard Himber, Clayton Rawson, Dr. Elliott, Wallace Dibble, Audley Walsh, Bill Simon
Apr. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 227)
909
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Dai Vernon, Dr. Taylor, Widdop, Magicol
May 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 228)
913
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on James G. Thompson Jr., Dai Vernon, Hugard's Magic Monthly, Al Baker, Harry Blackstone, Gali Gali, Washington Irving Bishop
May 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 229)
917
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Emil Jarrow, Richard Himber, Milbourne Christopher, Larry Grey
June 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 230)
918
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the S.A.M - I.B.M. convention, Sid Lorraine, Dai Vernon, Dr. Jaks, Frank Garcia, Bill Simon, Ross Bertram, Johnny Platt, Chic Schoke, Leslie Barrie, Gene Bernstein, Tom Hanlon, Russell Swann, Audley Walsh, Del Ray, Jay Marshall
June 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 231)
925
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on Roy Benson, Richard Himber, Ande Furlong, Annemann's diary, Peter Warlock, Orson Welles
June 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 232)
929