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Jim Sisti My Turn
Mar./Apr. 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 5 No. 28)
314
Jim Sisti Top Five Reasons Why We Shouldn't Do a Top Ten List humorous article
 		Mar./Apr. 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 5 No. 28)
321
John Fareed Sour Pickles on giving honest feedback
 		July/Aug. 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 5 No. 30)
336
Jim Sisti My Turn on John Fareed
 		July/Aug. 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 5 No. 30)
338
Jim Sisti Card Compulsions not a review
 		Sep./Oct. 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 6 No. 31)
355
David Acer Sankey Eats Out!
Sep./Oct. 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 6 No. 31)
356
Jim Sisti My Turn on the publishing of the "The Magic Menu - The First Five Years", Robert Chambers, Richard Knierim
 		Sep./Oct. 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 6 No. 31)
359
Jim Sisti My Turn
Nov./Dec. 1995
The Magic Menu (Vol. 6 No. 32)
367
Robert E. Neale 6. Matinée Magic
  • Matinée
  • Responses to Matinée
  • Sawing a Woman in Two
    • The Horrible Sawing
    • The Humorous Sawing
    • The Holy Sawing
  • Matinée Magic
Also published here 1995
Magic and Meaning
83
New Year's Resolutions 1995 from several magicians
 		Jan. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 5)
41
John Gardner Confessor fiction
 		Jan. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 5)
50
Stan Allen Errata
Related to Feb. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 6)
8
Richard Kaufman This Is The Year That Was
Related to Feb. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 6)
40
Richard Kaufman Rominations: The Start Of The CD-ROM Revolution
Mar. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 7)
36
Stephen Minch For All the Poor Folks in Peoria on writing magic instructions
Related to Mar. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 7)
47
Jon Racherbaumer Magic Networks: Hype or Hope
Apr. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 8)
32
Techno-Terms
Apr. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 8)
35
Techno-Info
Apr. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 8)
37
Scott Wells Eulogy For The Forks Hotel
Apr. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 8)
59
Ali Bongo Thoughts On The F.I.S.M. Competition
May 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 9)
32
Stan Allen Heat Stroke of Genius Contest! contest to come up with color-changing heat-sensitive paper
Related to May 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 9)
41
John Moehring Saved By The... Birds?
May 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 9)
48
John Moehring Four Decades of Theme Park Magic - Part I: The Early Years
June 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 10)
40
Darren Romeo 1995 Park Magic
June 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 10)
43
Rob Allen The Hall of Fame
June 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 10)
49
Michael E. Johnson "Staring" David Copperfield star on walk of fame
 		June 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 10)
50
Stan Allen Wishing Upon A Star on David Copperfield
Related to June 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 10)
53
Robert Wolf Higher Magic fiction winner
 		July 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 11)
38
John Moehring Four Decades of Theme Park Magic - Part II: The Boom
July 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 11)
40
John Moehring Four Decades of Theme Park Magic - Part III: New Directions
Aug. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 12)
40
Stan Allen Foreign Boom?
Aug. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 12)
44
Stan Allen Tenko Goes Toon!
Aug. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 12)
46
Jennifer Sils Fame
Related to Aug. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 12)
52
Michael Bailey England's New Home Of Mystery Magic Circle headquarter
 		Sep. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 1)
40
Young Magician of the Year Dominic Wood
 		Sep. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 1)
43
David Friedman Kid-Show Magic: It Ain't Child's Play!
Sep. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 1)
52
Rory Johnston Zap! Kaa-Pow! lightning struck performer
 		Sep. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 1)
57
Stan Allen Heat Stroke of Genius Contest Winners winners of contest to come up with color-changing heat-sensitive paper
Related to Oct. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)
48
Richard Kaufman The Handmade Books Of Masklyn ye Mage
Oct. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)
50
Eric Mead "Break" Through on a broken thumb
Related to Nov. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 3)
46
Rory Johnston Caesar's New Empire: Modeled For Success
Nov. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 3)
48
David Copperfield On Tina Lenert
Nov. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 3)
58
Harry Anderson Poem On Tina Lenert
Nov. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 3)
59
Daniel Waldron Robert Lund & the American Museum of Magic
Dec. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 4)
52
John Moehring Those Cardini Cards on the Peau-Doux deck of cards
Related to Dec. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 4)
60
Ed Loveland, Sheila Lyon Meeting of the Minds 1995 Seattle
Jan. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 7)
3
Dr. Juris Wells Fargo on stage names of mentalists
 		Jan. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 7)
4
Membership
Jan. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 7)
16
Ed Loveland, Sheila Lyon Meeting of the Minds 1995 Seattle
Feb. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 8)
3
Membership
Feb. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 8)
14
Ken Meaux Do Real Wizards Shop at 7.11? on ethics and Vibrations
 		Mar. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 9)
2
Ed Loveland, Sheila Lyon Meeting of the Minds 1995 Seattle
Mar. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 9)
3
Membership
Mar. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 9)
16
Ed Loveland, Sheila Lyon Meeting of the Minds 1995 Seattle
Apr. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 10)
3
Russ Burgess Selling Audio Tapes on ethics
 		Apr. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 10)
11
Ron Pataki The World of the Psychics
  • Introduction
  • Part 1: The Nature of the Psychic
Related to Apr. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 10)
13
Membership
Apr. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 10)
16
Dr. Juris From the notebook of Dr. Juris
May 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 11)
2
Uri Geller Bent Our Phones! on Uri Geller, psychic in the news
 		May 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 11)
3
Ed Loveland, Sheila Lyon Meeting of the Minds 1995 Seattle
May 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 11)
3
Ron Pataki The World of the Psychics
  • Part 2: The Nature of the Psychic
Related to May 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 11)
13
Dr. Juris Wells Fargo on stage names of mentalists
 		May 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 11)
14
Membership
May 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 11)
16
Ed Loveland, Sheila Lyon Meeting of the Minds 1995 Seattle
June 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 12)
3
Ron Pataki The World of the Psychic
  • Part 3: Psychics and the Spirit World
Related to June 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 12)
13
Membership
June 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 12)
16
Tommy Wonder Tough Customers Misdirection and difficult spectators
 		1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
35
Tommy Wonder Ricochet handling difficult spectator
 		1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
40
Tommy Wonder The Architect
  • Order
  • The Working Order
  • Not Rigid
  • Magic is Not a House
 		1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
59
Tommy Wonder The Pavlov Effect
1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
88
Tommy Wonder Walk, Don't Run
1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
105
Tommy Wonder Breath Control
1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
173
Tommy Wonder Confidence
1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
206
Tommy Wonder An Examination of Examinations having props examined
 		1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
214
Tommy Wonder Reset on effects that reset
  • Problem Tricks
 		1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
225
Tommy Wonder When Tricks Become Transparent
  • The Performer Betrays the Method to the Spectator
  • The Spectator Lies
  • When the Spectator Guesses a Method
  • When Smart People Suggest Stupid Solutions
  • Does It Matter?
 		1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
248
Tommy Wonder Dealers magic dealers
 		1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
271
Tommy Wonder Acting is Not Making Faces
1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
294
Tommy Wonder Sit or Stand?
1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 2
7
Tommy Wonder Facing the Music
  • The Different Solutions
    • Working the Right Tables at the Right Time
    • Uncluttered Plots
    • Words Complement Actions
  • When the Problem Persists
    • Voice Training
    • Electronic Amplification
    • Silent Close-up Magic
  • Extreme Cases
 		1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 2
19
Tommy Wonder The Sensitivity of the Audience
  • The Blanket
  • More About the Blanket
 		1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 2
69
Tommy Wonder When We Are Not Amused
1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 2
76
Tommy Wonder Utility Devices
1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 2
218
Paul Harris Dedications
1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 1 (Issue )
1
Paul Harris What does "Additional Writing by Eric Mead" mean?
1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 1 (Issue )
3
Looy Simonoff My Dinner with P.H.
1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 1 (Issue The Magic of Paul Harris)
47
Chuck Martinez Care and Feeding of P.H.
Also published here 1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 1 (Issue Las Vegas Close-Up)
165
Gregory Wilson Wilson on P.H.
1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 1 (Issue Gregory Wilson)
269
Stephen Minch Minch on P.H. essay on Paul Harris from Genii 1985
 		1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 1 (Issue )
297
Paul Harris The Astonishing Artist: Tony Dunn
1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 2 (Issue )
3
Eric Mead The Gourmet Mystery Show
1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 2 (Issue )
5
Mary Martinez Mary Martinez on P.H.
1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 2 (Issue Close-up Fantasies 1 & 2)
181
David Harkey A Retrospective Harkey on Paul Harris
 		1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 2 (Issue )
309
Chuck Martinez, Paul Harris Diary of a P.H. Video
1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 3 (Issue Close-up Seductions)
161
Eric Mead Eric Mead on P.H.
1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 3 (Issue Magical Arts Journal)
205
Jay Sankey A Lighthouse in the Fog Sankey on Paul Harris (ca. 1982)
 		1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 3 (Issue )
313
Michael Close Venue
Also published here 1996
Workers Number 5
28
Michael Close Too Jay about Jay Marshall
 		1996
Workers Number 5
120
Tom Stone Murphy's Law!!! erratum
 		1996
The Warpsmith Returns
50
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #1: Hands dry hands
 		1996
Miracle Material
11
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #2: Video
1996
Miracle Material
18
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #3: Preparation
1996
Miracle Material
23
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #4: Cards on working a new deck
 		1996
Miracle Material
33
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #5: Coding marking card boxes for better organisation
 		1996
Miracle Material
38
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #6 Dress
1996
Miracle Material
42
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #7: Hygiene
1996
Miracle Material
53
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #8: Coins
1996
Miracle Material
61
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #9: Thumbtips
1996
Miracle Material
65
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #10: Brainstorming
1996
Miracle Material
69
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #11: Rehearsing
1996
Miracle Material
76
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #12: Performance
1996
Miracle Material
84
Michael Kaminskas Close-Up Tip #13: Audience
1996
Miracle Material
96
Jon Racherbaumer A Glimpse Through the Fourth-Wall Window
1996
Facsimile (Issue 4)
5
Jon Racherbaumer Indecent Exposure? on exposure, Steve Forte on Hidden Secrets of Magic
 		1996
Facsimile (Issue 4)
8
Jon Racherbaumer Footnotes To A Book-in-Limbo on the Don Alan book, letter from Louis Falanga to Jon Racherbaumer
 		1996
Facsimile (Issue 4)
19
Jon Racherbaumer "F" Is For Fake on fake psychics, James Randi
 		1996
Facsimile (Issue 4)
26
Jon Racherbaumer Spin Mode spectator recovers from surprise
 		1996
Facsimile (Issue 4)
33
Jon Racherbaumer Dong Fu on smut magic
 		1996
Facsimile (Issue 4)
41
Jon Racherbaumer Yakety-Yak Tack essay on patter
 		1996
Facsimile (Issue 4)
45
Steve Beam Subscriptions - Ways To Stay Awake At A Magic Convention
1996
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 60)
1170
David Michael Evans Bob Hope's Magic Special - "Don't Shoot, I'm not Jeff Busby" humorous poem
 		1996
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 61)
1178
Steve Beam A Special Trapdoor Insert - Moves
1996
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 61)
1179
Steve Beam, Rajneesh Madhok Subscriptions Tom Swifties
 		1996
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 61)
1187
Alex Elmsley Chapter 1 - Sleight of Mouse moving the mouse to a certain area on the screen
 		1996
Mouse Magic
8
Alex Elmsley Chapter 2 - Permutations and Combinations
Related to
  • Scalbert's "Mystery of the Seventh Card"
 1996
Mouse Magic
22
Alex Elmsley Chapter 3 - Improvisation
1996
Mouse Magic
33
Alex Elmsley Chapter 4 - Tuning the Tricks coding for altering the programs
 		1996
Mouse Magic
39
Karl Fulves Don't Look Now on the book reviews in Genii's "Magicana", magic on television
 		1996
The Fine Print (Issue 4)
61
Harry Riser Comments on Erdnase
Also published here
  • MUM, April 1987
 1996
The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser
16
Andreas Michel-Andino Zauberworkshop für Laien - ohne Geheimnisverrat magic workshop for laypeople without real trick explanations
  • Das Konzept
  • Die Multi-Pip-Karte
    • 1. Table-Hopping
    • 2. Zauberworkshops
    • 3. Kindergeburtstage
    • 4. Das Abendprogramm
  • Der Gordische Knoten
  • Eine Routine zum Kartenseil
 		1996
Intermagic (Vol. 20 No. 4 & 5)
162
Gary Ouellet Appendix A - Music Technology format to transport music files to technicians
Also published here
  • in "Genii" March, 1996.
 1996
Magic on TV - Performance Secrets
14
Roberto Giobbi Terminologie & Topographie
1996
Inside Cardmagic — Band 2
11
Jon Allen Thoughts About M.A.R.L.O. (Magic and Real Life Occasions) on restaurant / close-up magic
 		Jan./Feb. 1996
The Magic Menu (Vol. 6 No. 33)
373
Jim Sisti My Turn on Harry Lorayne, Jeff Busby
 		Jan./Feb. 1996
The Magic Menu (Vol. 6 No. 33)
376
Jim Sisti The Magic Menu Awards 1995
  • Book of the Year
  • Trick of the Year
  • Video of the Year
  • Person of the Year
 		Jan./Feb. 1996
The Magic Menu (Vol. 6 No. 33)
381
David Acer The Magic of Richard Sanders intro
 		May/June 1996
The Magic Menu (Vol. 6 No. 35)
404
Jim Sisti My Turn
July/Aug. 1996
The Magic Menu (Vol. 6 No. 36)
419
Jim Sisti Our First All-Trick Issue!
Sep./Oct. 1996
The Magic Menu (Vol. 7 No. 37)
421
Michael Close Venue
Also published here Nov./Dec. 1996
The Magic Menu (Vol. 7 No. 38)
433
Jim Sisti My Turn
Nov./Dec. 1996
The Magic Menu (Vol. 7 No. 38)
437
Rory Johnston 1995 - A Special Year!
Feb. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 6)
42
Stan Allen Sarmonti on Siegfried and Roy comic
 		Feb. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 6)
48
Jon Racherbaumer Attribution Retribution credit correction
Related to Feb. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 6)
63
Michael Close, Mac King Magazine Miscellanea on current magazines
 		Mar. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 7)
81
Eric Mead Here's To The Tower... Twenty Magical Years!
Apr. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 8)
34
Scott Wells Utopian Magic Convention
Apr. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 8)
60
Stan Allen Tahoe Madness
May 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 9)
48
Still Hot... current news on the Indian rope trick
 		May 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 9)
59
David Kaye Five Steps to Better Kid Shows
June 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 10)
46
David Kaye A Very Magical Evening "Share The Magic"
 		July 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 11)
44
Stan Allen The Long Beach Mystics
Related to July 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 11)
50
Kevin James From The 20th Row Long Beach Mystics
 		July 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 11)
56
Brian McCullagh Answering The Sydney Press on David Copperfield
 		July 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 11)
58
David Charvet A Day On The Road With A Touring Illusion Show "As Told to David Charvet by Julie (of Virgil & Julie)"
 		Aug. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 12)
50
Rory Johnston Caesars Magical Empire
Aug. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 12)
56
Ken McCreedy The Players on David Ben's "The Conjuror"
 		Aug. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 12)
62
Stan Allen Impossibottles! impossible bottles by Harry Eng
 		Sep. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 1)
50
Ken Trombly Stocks Are Up! stock posters
 		Sep. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 1)
52
Escaping Vandalism Houdini's grave
 		Oct. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 2)
21
William V. Rauscher Architectural Magic At The Larcom
Oct. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 2)
48
Stan Allen Carve 'Em Up! magic silhouette carvings in pumpkins, Jason Senft, Justin Senft
Related to Oct. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 2)
52
Mike Rogers Robert M. Snodell Eddie Tullock's agent
 		Oct. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 2)
68
Underground David David Copperfield
 		Dec. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 4)
20
Richard Kaufman More Magic Sets Than Ever!
Related to Dec. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 4)
56
Karl Fulves Dracula's Secrets "sampling of vampire lore"
 		1997
The Vampire Chronicles
83
Karl Fulves The Apparatus listing of gaffs that came with deluxe edition
 		1997
The Vampire Papers
137
Wesley James The Fulves Material how its publication came to be
 		1997
The Magical Record and Thoughts of Wesley James
16
Wesley James The Racherbaumer Material on credits and other fights with Jon Racherbaumer
 		1997
The Magical Record and Thoughts of Wesley James
32
Wesley James The Kaufman Material how its publication came to be
 		1997
The Magical Record and Thoughts of Wesley James
39
Wesley James The Lorayne Material how its publication in Apocalypse came to be
 		1997
The Magical Record and Thoughts of Wesley James
55
Wesley James The Patton Material how its publication in Magicana came to be
 		1997
The Magical Record and Thoughts of Wesley James
88
Steve Beam The Pass (A Manly Insert)
1997
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 63)
1233
Steve Beam When in London
1997
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 63)
1246
Steve Beam Subscriptions more Tom Swifties
 		1997
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 63)
1248
Steve Beam, Rajneesh Madhok, Doug Canning, Mike Beam, Wayne Kyzer Subscriptions How do you know someone is not a card magician? Humorous answers
 		1997
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 64)
1268
Steve Beam Well In That Case, I'll Take Mine Black anecdote from a magic convention about political correctness regarding women in magic, LM
Related to 1997
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 64)
1273
Steve Beam Subscriptions - More than Just a Motto
1997
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 65)
1311
Steve Beam The Marty Kane One-Trick Insert (Yet Another Insert From that Wacky Floridian)
1997
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 66)
1321
Steve Beam Subscriptions - "Mr Magnanimous"
1997
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 66)
1338
Mike Rogers On Line, Who Is, And Who Cares? about online forums
 		1997
Virtual Foolery
28
Al Mann Mind Your Poker thoughts on gambling and stories
  • Four-of-a-Kind by Design
  • House Rules
  • Getting back to our beloved Aces
  • Controlling the Aces
  • Cutting the Aces
  • The one Arm Tijuana Gambler
 		1997
Mind Your Poker
1
Al Mann One-Hand False Cuts
1997
Mind Your Poker
11
Al Mann Show Time
1997
Mind Your Poker
12
Al Mann Dead Man's Hand story and John Scarne on chances of improving the hand
 		1997
Mind Your Poker
27
Steve Burton Excursus "Observations on Hocus Pocus Junior"
essay on the book
 		1997
The Art of Legerdemain Discovered
Jerry Sadowitz, Al Smith, Werner "Werry" Geissler Hands Across The Sea comments on Karl Fulves and his publications, Crimp #39, Magische Welt #2 1996
 		1997
The Fine Print (Issue 5)
129
John Braun John Braun on Ed Marlo
Also published here
  • The Linking Ring, March 1974
 1997
Roger's Real Gone Aces
45
Richard Bartram, Jr. Session A humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
18
Philbrook State Hospital humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
31
Richard Bartram, Jr. Session D humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
43
Richard Bartram, Jr. Philbrook State Hospital humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
67
Richard Bartram, Jr. Philbrook State Hospital humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
109
Richard Bartram, Jr. Philbrook State Hospital humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
132
Richard Bartram, Jr. Philbrook State Hospital humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
149
Richard Bartram, Jr. Session M2 humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
150
Richard Bartram, Jr. Philbrook State Hospital humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
151
Richard Bartram, Jr. Multiple Shift - A Screenplay humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
164
Richard Bartram, Jr. Philbrook State Hospital humorous article
 		1997
Trephine
180
Simon Lovell What Is Close-Up Magic?
1997
Simon Says!
3
Simon Lovell Approach, Opening, Time Served and the Closing Cheer!
  • The Table-Hopping Opener
  • The Walk-Around Opener
  • Lucky You - They've Requested to See You!
  • Time Served
  • The Closing Cheer
 		1997
Simon Says!
6
Simon Lovell Comfort Zones
  • What Are Comfort Zones?
  • Invading Comfort Zones
 		1997
Simon Says!
11
Simon Lovell Routining and Resetting
1997
Simon Says!
13
Simon Lovell Top Tip or Not To Tip?
1997
Simon Says!
16
Simon Lovell Flukes!
1997
Simon Says!
17
Simon Lovell Entertainment and Sleight-Of-Hand!
1997
Simon Says!
18
Harry's Page typed by Lovell's cat
 		1997
Simon Says!
239
Bob White Uniformity of Action
Also published here 1997
It's a Matter of Style
Steve Beam A Word about Words "One Man's War With Presentation"
on presentation and presenting thimble magic
 		1997
Digital Effects
20
Steve Beam The Hand nomenclature
 		1997
Digital Effects
24
Steve Beam, John Moran It's a "Guy Thing" on manly trick titles
 		1997
Digital Effects
76
Steve Beam A Tribute to Mr. Hugard
1997
Digital Effects
122
Steve Beam Practicing a New Branch of Magic
1997
Digital Effects
134
Steve Beam Errors and Omissions missing illustration
Related to 1997
Digital Effects
150
Steve Beam The Trapdoor - An Educational Supplement: How You know They Don't Like Your Show humorous article
 		1997
Digital Effects
171
Steve Beam Sleight of Hand Aptitude Test humorous article
 		1997
Digital Effects
172
Steve Beam Subscriber News Service
1997
Digital Effects
213
Steve Beam Routine Builder
1997
Digital Effects
222
Danny Buckler Edinburgh: Year One
Sep. 1997
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 6)
14
Johnny "J.J." Johnston, Chris Power, Danny Buckler Bits & Pieces (from history)
Oct. 1997
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 7)
4
Guy Hollingworth Diary: Guy Hollingworth, Edinburgh on his Erdnase show
 		Oct. 1997
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 7)
7
Danny Buckler Edinburgh Year One: Part 2
Oct. 1997
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 7)
11
R. Paul Wilson It's a dirty job but... on the Edinburgh Fringe, Jerry Sadowitz
 		Oct. 1997
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 7)
13
John Archer The Thin Blue Line
Nov. 1997
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 8)
4
Ian Keable-Elliott Diary: LA Confidential "12 days at the History Conference and the Magic Castle"
 		Nov. 1997
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 8)
13
Jon LeClair Method vs. Gimmick
1997
The Art of Invisible Thread
111
Stephen Hobbs Errata
Related to 1997
Labyrinth (Issue 7)
36
Jim Sisti My Turn
Jan./Feb. 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 7 No. 39)
449
Jim Sisti 1996 Magic Menu Awards
  • Book of the Year
  • Video of the Year
  • Trick of the Year
 		Jan./Feb. 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 7 No. 39)
451
Roger Klause Michael Skinner - A Friend and Much More
Mar./Apr. 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 7 No. 40)
547
Jim Sisti My Turn on David Blaine
 		May/June 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 7 No. 41)
479
Philip Reed Willmarth The Magic of Jim Ryan intro
 		Sep./Oct. 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 8 No. 43)
500
Paul Green A Gift From Me to You
Nov./Dec. 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 8 No. 44)
505
Paul Green The Magic of Paul Green introduction
 		Nov./Dec. 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 8 No. 44)
512
Esquire on Borra
Jan. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 5)
46
John Moehring 1996: A "Peak" Year
  • TV Magic... Without David There Were Nine
  • Curtains "Up"
  • Leaving Las Vegas... Viva Las Vegas
  • A Magical Year To Celebrate
  • Publishing in '96
 		Jan. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 5)
49
Stan Allen The Martin Beck
Jan. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 5)
61
Jon Racherbaumer Attribution Retribution credit correction for Dai Vernon false cut
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Magic (Vol. 6 No. 5)
75
A Magical Blend of Art & Architecture
Feb. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 6)
48
John Moehring Dealers Of Yore
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Magic (Vol. 6 No. 6)
50
Martin Gardner How To Make Magic Changing Pictures
Related to Feb. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 6)
60
Tom Ransom Origins origins of the Changing Pictures from previous entry
 		Feb. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 6)
62
John Moehring Jokers Wild practical joke anecdotes
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Magic (Vol. 6 No. 8)
64
Indian Rope Trick: Revisited intro
 		May 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 9)
50
Dave Berry Clive's Hindu Rope Trick
May 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 9)
50
Mac McLaughlin Indian Rope Connects Comics to Horror Flick Max McLaughlin
 		May 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 9)
52
Indian Rope Stories Unravelled on an article in Nature
  • Categories of First-Hand Observations of Rope-Trick
 		May 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 9)
52
Another Rope Poster, Another Rope Story
May 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 9)
53
John Moehring First Black Artifice on black art
 		May 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 9)
59
C. Paul Spurgeon Copperfield Wins Right To Fly Solo "French Court Says No To Flying Copyist"
David Copperfield
Related to July 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 11)
62
Copyright: What Does It Protect?
July 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 11)
63
Michael Close Sad News Department Minotaur ceases publication
 		Aug. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 12)
33
Brad Ball Maronook Sojurn on Edward Maro
 		Aug. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 12)
55
Jon Racherbaumer Attribution Retribution credit corrections
Related to Aug. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 12)
75
Michael Close From the Horse's Mouth Department asking authors about top five tricks
 		Sep. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 1)
27
Vegas Day-Tripper show in Las Vegas
Related to Sep. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 1)
48
John Moehring Cards, Cards, Cards on Juliana Chen's card manipulations
 		Sep. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 1)
55
Jason Senft, Justin Senft They're Back! magic-themed pumpkin carvings, tutorial
 		Oct. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 2)
49
Stan Allen The Best Show... I Ever Saw It's Magic from 1967
 		Oct. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 2)
52
John Moehring 'Tis The Season
  • Illusions In The Night
  • Hotel Halloween
  • Nightmare Castle
  • Halloween Magic & Ghost Show
  • Pandemonium Carnival of Oddities and Illusions
  • Early Haunts
 		Oct. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 2)
56
Richard Kaufman Jeff Sheridan: Scenes From A Movie 1993 film "Herzblatt"
 		Oct. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 2)
69
John A. Daniel When Orson Called... on Orson Welles
 		Nov. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 3)
44
Gabe Fajuri Second Time Around... The Christopher $ale
  • Auction By The Numbers
  • Top 10 Lots
Related to Dec. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 4)
46
Jim Steinmeyer A New Production Of Maskelyne's Will, the Witch & the Watch
  • Programme
  • The Story
 		Dec. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 4)
56
Jon Racherbaumer Getting Ahead on Eddie Fields
 		1997
The Greater Artful Dodges of Eddie Fields
15
Jon Racherbaumer About This Note-Book
1997
The Greater Artful Dodges of Eddie Fields
152
Chris "Doc" Dixon Ethics Schmethics handling other magicians who steal material
 		1997
Everything Is Funnier with Monkeys
73
Bob Miller Some Comments About The Routine and a Philosophy of Routine Structuring
1997
The Relentless Ring & String Routine
12
Bob Miller Credits
1997
The Relentless Ring & String Routine
13
Alexander de Cova Manipulation - Wie geht's eigentlich los? about stage manipulation, acts to see ("Welche Darbietungen sollte man unbedingt gesehen haben und vor allem warum???")
 		1998
Secrets No. 2
49
Alexander de Cova Straßenzauberkunst - Eine kleine Abhandlung article about street magic
  • 1. Einleitung
  • 2. Voraussetzungen (table, pouch, where to perform, ...)
    • 2.1 Character
      • Etwas über Ethik
    • 2.2 Kostüm
    • 2.3 Requisiten
      • 2.3.1 Der Tisch
        • Die Platte
        • Das Gestell
      • 2.3.2 Die Pouch
        • Der richtige Einsatz
        • Loads & Drops
        • Einige psychologische Details
        • Pflege der Pouch
    • 2.4 Plätze zum Arbeiten
      • 2.4.1 Auf der Straße
      • 2.4.2 Einkaufszentren
      • 2.4.3 Festivals
      • 2.4.4 Biergarten/Bierzelt
      • 2.4.5 Parks
      • 2.4.6 Marktplätze
    • 2.5 Transport
    • 2.6. Programmgestaltung
    • 2.7 Vorträge
  • 3. Das erste Mal (the first time)
    • 3.1 Über das Üben generell
    • 3.2 Mentale Vorbereitung
  • 4. Wie man ein Publikum gewinnt (crowd building)
    • 4.1 Eine "Crowd" bilden
    • 4.2 Der Eröffnungsvortrag
    • 4.3 Die ersten Routinen
    • 4.4 Störenfriede im Publikum (Heckler)
  • 5. Das Einsammeln des Geldes (collecting money)
  • 6. Andere Kollegen... (colleagues)
  • 7. Werbung (promotion)
  • 8. Kinder im Publikum (children in the audience)
  • 9. Kreativität
    • 9.1 Das Sammeln von Ideen
    • 9.2 Zettelkasten und Computer
    • 9.3 Mind Maps
    • 9.4 Die Würfelmethode
      • Bereich Nr. 1 - Theorie & Geschichte
      • Bereich Nr. 2 - DasÜbenvonGriffenundTechniken
      • Bereich Nr. 3 - DietechnischeSeite
      • Bereich Nr. 4 - Kreativität
      • Bereich Nr. 5 - Üben
      • Bereich Nr. 6 - Der Spaß
  • 10. Trickauswahl & Literaturangaben (repertoire and source)
    • Münzen
    • Karten
    • Nußschalenspiel & Falschspieldemos
    • Tücher
    • Seile
    • Ringspiel
    • Schaumgummibälle
    • Das Becherspiel
Also published here 1998
Secrets No. 2
87
Steve Beam Tom Gagnon's Second One-Man Insert - The Versatile Spread Control
1998
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 67)
1369
Steve Beam Moves (A Low-Fat Insert)
1998
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 68)
1409
Steve Beam, Rajneesh Madhok, Mike Beam Subscriptions top rumored reasons for folding The Trapdoor
Also published here 1998
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 68)
1417
Steve Beam Prepare to Breath(er)
1998
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 69)
1422
Alma M. Richie Slydini's Basic Instructions
  • Verbal Introduction
  • The Practice Sheet
  • Slydini's Nonsensical Words Invention
  • Mental Attitude
  • Timing
  • Misdirection
 		1998
Slydini's Linking Rubber Band Mystery
4
Karl Fulves Henny Youngman's Humor extracted from the New York Times
 		1998
The Fine Print (Issue 7)
189
Karl Fulves Quotes from Magic Magazines
1998
The Fine Print (Issue 8)
213
The Buzzard Story reprinted from New York Times
 		1998
The Fine Print (Issue 8)
244
Karl Fulves Quotes from Magic Magazines
1998
The Fine Print (Issue 9)
261
Andreas Michel-Andino Zwischenbericht on upcoming trick series
 		1998
Intermagic (Vol. 22 No. 2)
70
Ian Keable-Elliott Al Flosso, Jean Hugard
Sep. 1998
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 9)
5
Johnny "J.J." Johnston Italian Diary
Sep. 1998
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 9)
8
R. Paul Wilson The Spanish Fly on Juan Tamariz and Escorial
 		Sep. 1998
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 9)
17
Andrew Mayne Bibliography
1998
Mad Mojo
87
René Lavand The Birth Of My Style
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
125
René Lavand Mine: A Style Of Life
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
126
René Lavand Motivations
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
128
René Lavand The Gentler Path
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
128
René Lavand This Art Which I Practice
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
129
René Lavand Spectators
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
130
René Lavand Freedom to Choose
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
131
René Lavand The Truth In The Lie
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
131
René Lavand The Need to Believe
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
132
René Lavand We Artists Do Not Work
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
133
René Lavand Magiaderias
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
133
René Lavand Learning to Learn Channing Pollock, Dai Vernon
 		1998
The Mysteries of my Life
134
René Lavand Tricks and Tricksters Darwin Ortiz
 		1998
The Mysteries of my Life
135
René Lavand Through The Streets Of Mexico Beautiful And Dear
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
138
René Lavand Taking the Adventure Toward Old Europe
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
142
René Lavand My Four Nights In Cali
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
143
René Lavand The Indian Boy FISM Lausanne 1991
 		1998
The Mysteries of my Life
150
René Lavand The Magic Castle of Hollywood
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
151
René Lavand White Footprints and Japanese Lacquer Bowls Ton Onosaka, Tina Lenert
 		1998
The Mysteries of my Life
152
René Lavand The Language of the Aft of Illusion
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
154
René Lavand The Spanish Deck
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
160
René Lavand The Story of "Duel In The West"
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
161
René Lavand Gamblers
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
162
René Lavand Antonio the Gypsy
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
164
René Lavand My Stories, My Constant Companions
1998
The Mysteries of my Life
165
Simon Lovell A Simon Moment on presentation and character
 		July 1998
Onyx (Issue 4)
31
Wesley James The Truth About Snap, Crackle and Pop! on whether knuckle cracking is harmful
 		Oct. 1998
Onyx (Issue 5)
61
Jeff Busby Zarrow Shuffle Controls on Karl Fulves and his claims and slants regarding Jeff Busby
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The Secret of the Palmettos
103
Manuel Muerte Professionelles Close Up
1998
Das Manuel Muerte Seminar 1998
35
Manuel Muerte Rollenfindung finding your character
 		1998
Das Manuel Muerte Seminar 1998
38
Manuel Muerte (Mis)direction: Täuschung durch Selbsttäuschung on misdirection
 		1998
Das Manuel Muerte Seminar 1998
40
Jim Sisti 1997 Magic Menu Awards
  • Book of the Year
  • Video of the Year
  • Trick of the Year
 		Jan./Feb. 1998
The Magic Menu (Vol. 8 No. 45)
523
Deal Seconds Like a Pro... humorous article
 		May/June 1998
The Magic Menu (Vol. 8 No. 47)
550
Gregory Wilson A Big Tip on tipping, restaurant magic
 		July/Aug. 1998
The Magic Menu (Vol. 8 No. 48)
553
Chris Hampton The One and Only on self-promotion
 		Nov./Dec. 1998
The Magic Menu (Vol. 9 No. 50)
577
Chris Hampton Soul Survivor
Nov./Dec. 1998
The Magic Menu (Vol. 9 No. 50)
580
Red Alert! Tom Mullica as Red Skelton
 		Jan. 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 5)
25
John Moehring 1997 From A To Z
  • Numbers
  • Rest in Peace
Related to Jan. 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 5)
56
F. William Kuethe, Jr. Random Reflections on Wilfred Huggins
Mar. 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 7)
51
Joanie Spina The Power of Music on using music for performances
  • Practical Matters
 		Mar. 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 7)
52
Jeff Davis Amtrix magic on the Amtrak train
 		May 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 9)
52
Al "The Only" Ulman Remember Me on Karrell Fox
 		May 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 9)
57
Hank Moorehouse Follies Fun on Karrell Fox
 		May 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 9)
59
Wayne Burchell Ketchup Caper on Karrell Fox
 		May 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 9)
60
Jeff Hobson Played Big on Karrell Fox
 		May 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 9)
61
David Linsell Images on Karrell Fox
 		May 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 9)
61
Greg Bordner Still Around on Karrell Fox
 		May 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 9)
62
Tom Mullica Long Live The King on Karrell Fox
 		May 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 9)
63
Richard Hatch Der Magische Zirkel
July 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 11)
50
John Moehring What's WAM? World Alliance of Magicians
Related to July 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 11)
54
Anthony Owen A Week of Wonder: The Circle Celebrates on the new headquarter of the London Magic Circle
  • Circle Shows Scoreboard
 		Aug. 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 12)
50
David Groves Street Smart
  • Street Performing And The Law
  • Where To Look For Street Magic
 		Aug. 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 12)
56
David Britland Psychic Or Magic: What's Paranormal
Related to Sep. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 1)
50
Eric Mead The Green Street Grill
Sep. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 1)
62
David Britland Séance or Spook Show: What's Phenomenal?
Oct. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 2)
42
Mac King Dana, Patrick, Mike, Tina & Mac's Excellent Adventure!
Oct. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 2)
64
Ye Olde Spook Fest Eugene Burger
 		Nov. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 3)
21
Mike Caveney Magicopolis: Grand Opening
Nov. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 3)
46
Steve Bryant On The Scene at Malone's on Bill Malone's bar
  • The Rich, The Famous, & Allegedly Endangered
 		Nov. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 3)
54
Richard Cohn All Aboard... magic on Amtrak train
 		Nov. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 3)
60
Magical Greetings pictures of magical themed postcards
 		Dec. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 4)
46
John Moehring Houdini movie starring Johnathon Schaech
Related to Dec. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 4)
54
Jon Racherbaumer Coastal Transformations
  • Coastal Attractions
 		Dec. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 4)
58
John Moehring Jay Marshall About His Love Life
  • 50 Years Ago...
Related to
  • Sphinx, Dec. 1948
 Dec. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 4)
128
Guy Hollingworth One on close-up situation and vertical magic
 		1999
Drawing Room Deceptions
19
Guy Hollingworth Two on piano playing vs. magic
 		1999
Drawing Room Deceptions
47
Guy Hollingworth Three how one comes up with new ideas
 		1999
Drawing Room Deceptions
87
Guy Hollingworth Interval on eccentric moves
 		1999
Drawing Room Deceptions
121
Guy Hollingworth Four on presenting magic as real magic or tongue in cheek
 		1999
Drawing Room Deceptions
179
Guy Hollingworth Five quoting "An Inspector Calls"
 		1999
Drawing Room Deceptions
217
Jack Carpenter Preliminary Comments
1999
Angels May Shuffle but the Devil Still Deals
9
John Luka Thoughts on Milt Kort's Eightieth Birthday Extracted from The Linking Ring Magazine, Oct 1997
 		1999
Kort
x
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Nomenklatur
1999
Anam Clara
8
Christian Scherer Abgezockt! half hour gambling demonstration routine
 		1999
Abgezockt!
9
Christian Scherer Zur Vorführung und Präsentation
1999
Abgezockt!
28
Oswald Rae Mr. Rae Meets Mr. Leipzig
Also published here
  • The Demon Telegraph, Sept. 1947, p. 12
 1999
Arcardia
101
David Acer Essays chapter intro
 		1999
Natural Selections — Volume II
173
David Acer Someone's Coming Over and it's Not The Waiter approaching a table
  • The Type of Approach
  • The Verbal Approach
  • The Visual Approach
  • The Combined Approach
  • When to Approach
  • The Table-to-Table Technique
  • Your Goals
 		1999
Natural Selections — Volume II
174
David Stone Special Thanks To:
1999
Mietek — Lecture Notes
58
Richard Kaufman Michael Skinner and the Death of the Art
Jan. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 1)
7
Richard Kaufman Speak to Genii and it Will Speak to You
Jan. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 1)
7
Richard Kaufman Accidental Collector The Davenport Collection
 		Jan. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 1)
24
Richard Kaufman Jeff Sheridan: Where No Magician Has Gone Before
Feb. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 2)
20
Richard Kaufman Tenyo Time
Feb. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 2)
25
Wax Works - Magic at Madame Tussaud's
Mar. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 3)
25
Antiquarian Books - David Drummond at Pleasures of Past Times
Mar. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 3)
34
The Magic Circle - The Centre for the Magic Arts
  • The First Magic Circle Heritage Weekend
 		Mar. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 3)
36
Danny Orleans Tricks intro to reviews
 		Mar. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 3)
56
Wittus Witt A Little Bit More Respect
Apr. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 4)
9
Richard Kaufman, John Carney Inside the Mind of Mr. Mysto
Apr. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 4)
20
Excerpts from Mysto's Big Book of E-Z Magic gag tricks
  • Psychic Marvel Divines Any Number!
  • How to Hpynotize a Table into Believing It's a Chair!
  • Find a Marked Quarter By Sense of Smell!
  • Spiriting Writing Appears from Nowhere!
  • How to Trick a Person into Lifting a Hat!
  • The "Secret" to Great Service
  • Pudding Appears in a Borrowed Hat!
  • How to Call Attention to Yourself in A Bar
  • "The Last Don"
 		Apr. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 4)
28
Duvivier Convicted! Dominique Duvivier, from French newspaper "France-Soir"
 		May 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 5)
13
Gordon Bean Wonder Workshop in the Castle
May 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 5)
31
Richard Kaufman The Blaine Truth on David Blaine
 		June 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 6)
8
Matthew Field David Blaine: Magic Man?
June 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 6)
8
Brian Wendell Morton Blaine: The Stage Is You on David Blaine
 		June 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 6)
10
Mister Snips As Others See Us
June 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 6)
11
Mark Levy The Sankey Approach on Jay Sankay
 		June 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 6)
26
Jay Sankey Magician, Reveal Thyself
June 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 6)
38
Simon Lovell Monday Night Magic: New York!
Sep. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 9)
32
Michael Edwards A Conversation with Doug Henning
Sep. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 9)
39
Steve Bryant Vintage Spirits
Oct. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 10)
34
Roberta "Bobbie" Kehler One Unexpected Training Ground
Oct. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 10)
39
Richard Kaufman Focus on Malini
Nov. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 11)
22
Dick Newton The Truly Legendary Max Malini
Nov. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 11)
28
Jamy Ian Swiss A Brief Meditation on Max Malini
Nov. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 11)
32
Jon Racherbaumer Magic on the Edge Produced by Jim Steinmeyer and Frankie Glass
 		Nov. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 11)
38
Daniel Stashower The Dime Museum Murders - A Harry Houdini Mystery An Excerpt: Chapter Two, The Human Pin-Cushion
 		Dec. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 12)
16
Nadine Woodward Fly Me To The Moon on her father Maurice Fogel
 		Dec. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 12)
34
Rudolf Braunmüller Kurz-Tricks & Tips
  • paddle tricks
  • storing props
  • fixing bent cards
  • magic wax alternative
 		1999
Intermagic (Vol. 22 No. 4 & 5)
163
David Britland Magic.com on the internet
 		Sep. 1999
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 10)
4
Johnny "J.J." Johnston Sardinian Adventures (Part Two)
Related to Sep. 1999
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 10)
11
Peter Duffie The U.S. Playing Card Company "(Where U.S. = Utter Shambles!)"
on the bad off-center alignment of the Bicycle card printing
 		Apr. 1999
Onyx (Issue 7)
38
Jerry MacGregor What Are We Doing?
1999
Real World Magic
7
Jerry MacGregor 1. Stepping into the Real World Ten Tips for the Real World
  • 1. A Routine, Not Tricks
  • 2. Establish a Character
  • 3. Keep Your Magic Visual
  • 4. Have a Direct Opener
  • 5. Choose Winning Effects
  • 6. Involve the Audience's Emotions
  • 7. Keep It Simple
  • 8. Build Toward a Climax
  • 9. Have a Clear Ending
  • 10. Help Them Like You
 		1999
Real World Magic
15
Jerry MacGregor 2. Learning to Entertain My Five Magic Truths
  • 1. The Audience Must Like Me
  • 2. I Always Use Ordinary Props
  • 3. I Work Standing Up
  • 4. I Have to Like It
  • 5. I've Got to Fool Them Badly
Also published here
  • The Restaurant Magician's Handbook (Jim Pace & Jerry MacGregor, 1996)
 1999
Real World Magic
33
Jerry MacGregor 3. The Meaning of Your Magic Does Your Magic Have Meaning?
  • 1. Have a Strategy
  • 2. Establish Your Personality
  • 3. Choose Words Carefully
  • 4. Reveal Your Wonder
  • 5. Practice Your Timing
  • 6. Create Excitement
  • 7. Demonstrate Relaxation
  • 8. Practice Everything
 		1999
Real World Magic
41
Jerry MacGregor 4. Magic Words Five Questions to Ask Yourself
  • 1. What Do I Say?
  • 2. How Do I Say It?
  • 3. How Can I Use Words Effectively?
  • 4. Do I Have to Be Funny?
  • 5. What Do I Not Say?
 		1999
Real World Magic
55
Jerry MacGregor 5. Hocus Pocus and Sim Sala Bim Using Words to Your Advantage
  • 1. The Introduction
  • 2. The Conclusion
  • 3. The Transition
 		1999
Real World Magic
69
Jerry MacGregor 6. The Magician on Stage Using Nonverbal Clues to Your Advantage
  • 1. Create a Visual Picture
  • 2. Descriptive Hands and Face
  • 3. Purposeful Movement
  • 4. Clear Blocking
  • 5. Open Up
  • 6. Create Comfort
  • 7. Use Speed
  • 8. Close the Gap
  • 9. Dress in Character
  • 10. Clean Up
 		1999
Real World Magic
77
Jerry MacGregor 7. Selecting Tricks for the Real World My Ten Criteria for Selecting Effects
  • 1. Read Widely
  • 2. Make Sure It Grabs Your
  • 3. Choose Visual Effects
  • 4. Prefer Direct Effects
  • 5. Prefer Normal Props
  • 6. Prefer Practical Applications
  • 7. Use Audience Participation
  • 8. Think "Simple"
  • 9. Know Your Audience
  • 10. Know Your Limits
 		1999
Real World Magic
91
Jerry MacGregor 8. Preparation and Practice Ten Steps in Getting Ready to Perform
  • 1. Walk Through It
  • 2. Envision It
  • 3. Get Comfortable with It
  • 4. Have Someone Evaluate It
  • 5. Repeat It
  • 6. Set the Timing
  • 7. Look for Naturalness
  • 8. Focus on Misdirection
  • 9. Check Your Reaction
  • 10. Study the Situation
 		1999
Real World Magic
103
Jerry MacGregor 9. Routining Your Show Moving From Rehearsal to Performance
  • 1. The Notation of the "Show"
  • 2. The Beginning: Start Fast
  • 3. The Middle: Use Variety
  • 4. The End: A Slam-Bang Finish
  • 5. Crescendos
  • 6. The Themed Act
  • 7. The Basic Five
  • 8. Tricks as Tools
  • 9. Varied Venues
  • 10. What Do People Like?
 		1999
Real World Magic
113
Jerry MacGregor 10. The Biggest Secret in Magic Focusing Your Act
  • 1. The Big Goal
  • 2. The Little Goals
  • 3. The Biggest Secret
 		1999
Real World Magic
123
John Greene On Personality
1999
Real World Magic
194
Leo Polacek J. N. Hofzinsers Becherspiel - Eine Geschichte aus Wien on a set of cups in the collection of Leo Mackowski, apparently belonged to Hofzinser, with pictures
 		1999
Kleines Becherspiel Kompendium
29
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Die Grundgriffe
1999
Kleines Becherspiel Kompendium
32
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Drei Becherspiel-Routinen
1999
Kleines Becherspiel Kompendium
38
Jim Sisti 1998 Magic Menu Awards
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  • Video of the Year
  • Trick of the Year
 		Jan./Feb. 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 9 No. 51)
599
Jim Sisti Burning Out on getting a burn-out from restaurant magic
 		Mar./Apr. 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 9 No. 52)
600
Lary Crews Working the Leno Line on performing daily at the Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  • How it Started
  • The Magic I Do
 		May/June 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 9 No. 53)
613
Eric Henning Give the Cards a Rest!
May/June 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 9 No. 53)
618
Andrew J. Pinard Tricks for the Trade introduction for Jon Armstrong's magic
 		May/June 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 9 No. 53)
620
Jim Sisti My Turn
Sep./Oct. 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 10 No. 55)
638
The Magic of David Harkey introduction
 		Sep./Oct. 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 10 No. 55)
644
Chris Hannibal Having An Old Friend For Dinner on restaurant magic
  • Building a Better Audience
 		Nov./Dec. 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 10 No. 56)
649
Simon Lovell In the Spotlight
  • The Mob and the Magi!
 		Nov./Dec. 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 10 No. 56)
659
Michael Close It's Not Magic, But... tips for going on a lecture tour
 		Jan. 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 5)
35
Carol Spindel Curious Treasures
Feb. 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 6)
66
Jon Racherbaumer Errata-Ta-Tat corrections
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Magic (Vol. 8 No. 6)
83
Jon Racherbaumer Attribution Retribution credit correction
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Magic (Vol. 8 No. 6)
83
Michael Close "Cone-Tact" Clarification
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35
Rolando H. Santos The Why Grid
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Magic (Vol. 8 No. 7)
46
Stan Timm, Mardi Timm The Big Book of Johnson Smith & Company
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42
David Charvet Creating Fair Market Value... Farmyard Frolics
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58
John Moehring Lance Burton: Top Secret
Apr. 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 8)
62
John Moehring Buried And Not Forgotten on David Blaine's stunt
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50
Charles Reynolds, Regina Reynolds The Last Poster In The Book
May 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 9)
62
John Moehring Cinillusion at Legoland
June 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 10)
46
Michel Fontaine Metamorphosis: Jan Madd's Theatre de Magic de Paris
June 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 10)
62
Mac King MAXimum Dimension Goes To School
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on Max Maven
 		June 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 10)
64
Houdini Disappears... At Least For Now musical
 		July 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 11)
21
Michael Close It's Not Magic, But...
July 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 11)
35
Gabe Fajuri The Final Get-Together graves of magicians
 		July 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 11)
40
Don Alan Sneaky Things to Remember various tips
Also published here July 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 11)
47
David Kaye Christmas in July
July 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 11)
52
2,000th Celebrated Cabot Street Cinema Theatre
 		Aug. 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 12)
23
John Moehring Enlightenment on Marvyn Roy
 		Aug. 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 12)
46
Gabe Fajuri Houdini: Alive and Well... In las Vegas Houdini magic shops
 		Aug. 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 12)
60
Jon Racherbaumer Attribution Retribution credit addition
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79
Mega Show Time!
Sep. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 1)
52
William Goldman You Had to be There
Sep. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 1)
53
David Avadon Nouvelle Soirées Fantastiques: Avant-Gatherings
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54
George Sprague The Phantom Phrolics
Oct. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 2)
52
Jasper's Birthday Bash on Jay Marshall, photographs by David Linsell
 		Oct. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 2)
64
Magic & Music Raja Rahman, Jarrett Parker
 		Nov. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 3)
21
Scott Wells Magic Night at The Mausoleum
Nov. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 3)
44
Joe Vitale The Magic of P. T. Barnum
Nov. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 3)
46
John Moehring Siegfried & Roy: The Magic Box IMAX movie
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 		Nov. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 3)
52
Shooting Stars Siegfried and Roy on the Walk of Fame
 		Nov. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 3)
58
Stan Allen Errata
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Michael Close Errata Department
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John Moehring The Century - Those Who Most Affected the Art in America balloting results:
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Top Ten Write-Ins
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 		Dec. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 4)
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Richard Hatch Searching for Erdnase on the identity of "The Expert at the Card Table"
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John Moehring Sleuthing on Erdnase and "The Expert at the Card Table"
 		Dec. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 4)
71
Richard Hatch Continuing the Search... on Erdnase and "The Expert at the Card Table"
 		Dec. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 4)
72
Rupert Howard An English Magician Sees America
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Eugene Burger Interlude One new comments on the previous items
 		2000
Mastering the Art of Magic
60
Eugene Burger Interlude Two new comments on the previous items
 		2000
Mastering the Art of Magic
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Eugene Burger Table Hopping
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Mastering the Art of Magic
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Eugene Burger Hospitality
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Eugene Burger The Real Secrets
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Eugene Burger Restaurants
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Eugene Burger Attitude
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Eugene Burger Random Thoughts
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Eugene Burger Interlude Three new comments on the previous items
 		2000
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Eugene Burger A Memory on Matt Schulien
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Eugene Burger On Imitation
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114
Eugene Burger Interlude Four new comments on the previous items
 		2000
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Eugene Burger Chapter One: What's In A Name?
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Eugene Burger Chapter Three: A Game of Wits
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Eugene Burger Interlude Five new comments on the previous items
 		2000
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Eugene Burger The Future of Restaurant Magic
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Eugene Burger Interlude Six new comments on the previous items
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Allen Zingg Introducing... Kenton Knepper
Apr. 2000
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Allen Zingg Final Words...
Apr. 2000
Pabular (Vol. 9 No. 2)
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Kenton Knepper Doug Henning's Powerful Influence of Wonder part 1
 		Apr. 2000
Pabular (Vol. 9 No. 2)
2036
Allen Zingg To Begin... May/Aug
 		May 2000
Pabular (Vol. 9 No. 3)
2039
Allen Zingg Kenton on Mentalism... brief intro
 		May 2000
Pabular (Vol. 9 No. 3)
2040
Allen Zingg Final Words...
May 2000
Pabular (Vol. 9 No. 3)
2051
Kenton Knepper Doug Henning's Powerful Influence of Wonder (Cont.)
May 2000
Pabular (Vol. 9 No. 3)
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Allen Zingg To Begin...
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Pabular (Vol. 9 No. 4)
2055
Allen Zingg Introducing Danny Tong...
Dec. 2000
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Karl Fulves The Apparatus listing of gaffs that came with deluxe edition
 		2000
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Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Woogie II gag
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Anam Cara
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Ron Bauer Magicians as Actors
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Xerox Money
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Worst Performance by a Car from radio show "Car Talk" about worst cars
 		2000
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 3)
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The Houdinis - Another Metamorphosis illustration
 		2000
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 3)
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Steve Beam Gambling Tricks chapter intro
 		2000
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 3
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Steve Beam Marketing Your Magic humorous article
 		2000
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Steve Beam The Creativity Safe-Haven mail to Doug Canning
 		2000
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Rajneesh Madhok Reactionary Patter
2000
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Doreen Knott The Show poem
 		2000
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