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VOLUME 34

NO. 1: MARCH 1935

 

Jack Gwynne.

4

Charlie Leedy’s Patter Lines. By Charles A. Leedy.

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The Turn-Over-Vanish. By Jack Gwynne.

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A Club Version of the Bullet Catching Trick. By Lynn Searles.

6

Phantom Eyes. By Gerald Kosky.

6

Wand That Defies Gravity. By William Meyn.

6

The Sphinx Award Winners.

7

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

8

– Tobacco and Cigarette Effects. By Joseph Rukus.

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– Multiplication at Sight. By Gerald Kosky.

8

– Presto! By Richard Haldini.

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– Eastman’s Coffee and Bean Trick. By W. F. Eastman.

9

– A Novel Egg Trick. By Prof. George Dryden.

9

– Botalinsky. By Prof. George Dryden.

9

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

10

Around the World of Magic. London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; Gautier Honored.

11

Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe.

11

Off Their Chests in Letters to the Editor.

12

Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller.

12

Who’s Who In Magic: Henri Moreau. Victor Duthoit. Alain de Kerleo.

12

Told to The Sphinx.

13

Musings of a Magical Nut. By T. J. Crawford.

14

Against Exposing.

14

The Sphinx Portrait of John Mulholland.

15

Editor’s Page.

16

Squawks. By Frazee.

17

25 Years Ago.

17

M.U.M. Edited by Walter A. Schwartz.

18

– National Council. By Royal L. Vilas.

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– 1935 Conference Notes. By C. H. Small.

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– New York No. 1. By Elmer Applegit.

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– California No. 2. By James H. Diamond.

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– Chicago No. 3. By Jack Hazlehurst.

18

– Baltimore No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas.

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– Boston No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

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– Cleveland No. 10. By H. F. Becker.

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– Cincinnati No. 11. By Fred Gorman.

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– Syracuse No. 14. By Donald Ausman.

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– Springfield No. 17. Lionel A. Walker.

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– Pittsburgh No. 18. By Jean G. Foley.

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– Connecticut No. 20. By Harry Brock.

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– Connecticut No. 21. By Vincent Boyar, Jr.

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– California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

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– Wahsington No. 23. By C. C. Slayton.

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Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit.

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NO. 2: APRIL 1935

 

Houdini’s First Letter. By George Marquis.

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Charlie Leedy’s Patter Lines. By Chas. A. Leedy.

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Old Yet New. By Henry Huber.

37

The Pyramid of Padlocks. By Robert Harbin.

38

Chan Lin Japanese Screen and Parasol Mystery. By J. Karson.

38

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

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– Flower Novelty. By Jack McPhee.

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– The Proud Poppa. By R. M. Jamison.

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– The Invisible Flight. By R. M. Jamison.

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– The Penetrating Card. By Joseph Rukus.

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– The Watch from Hades. By Joseph Rukus.

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– An Egg and a Half. By Dr. L. E. Duncason.

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– The Penetrating Liquid. By William Meyn.

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– The Animated Doll. By Jack McPhee.

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Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpen

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Against Exposing.

41

Hilliard’s Book.

41

Notable Collection.

41

Date of Birth of Bartolomeo Bosco.

41

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

42

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; The British Magical Society, by Capt. J. E. Stone.

43

Told to The Sphinx.

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Some Mystics I Have Met. By Thos. E. Lucy.

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The Sphinx Portrait of Houdini.

47

Editor’s Page.

48

Squawks. By Frazee.

49

25 Years Ago.

49

Off Their Chests in Letters to the Editor.

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Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller.

50

Magic In Print: Notes et Souvenirs D’Un Illusionniste. Exhibition Card Fans. A Short Cut to Ventriloquism. It’s About Time. Story of Magic.

50

Who’s Who In Magic: Gaston Vaillant. John Bernard Kern. Marcel Gallasse.

50

M.U.M. Edited by W. A. Schwartz.

51

– National Council. By Royal L. Vilas.

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– President’s Letter. By W. R. Walsh.

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– 1935 Conference Notes. By Charles H. Small.

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– California No. 2. By Dick Madden.

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– Chicago No. 3. By Jack Hazlehurst.

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– Baltimore No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas.

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– Boston No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

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– Cincinnati No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest.

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– Syracuse No. 14. By Donald D. Ausman.

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– Springfield No. 17. By Lionel A. Walker.

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– Pittsburgh No. 18. By Jean Foley.

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– Houston No. 19. By Leath Loder.

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– Connecticut No. 20. By Harry Brock.

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– California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

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– Washington No. 23. By C. C. Slayton.

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– Albany No. 24. By E. F. Charette.

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Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit.

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NO. 3: MAY 1935

 

Harry Blackstone.

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Double Reverse. By Sam Horowitz.

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Bill and Envelope. By Bert Grayson.

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Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

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– Elimination. By R. M. Jamison.

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– “I’ll Toss You.” By Paul Morris.

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– Calling Cards. By Jack McPhee.

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– Marspringable. By William Meyers.

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– Paddle Wrinkle. By R. M. Jamison.

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– Magical Originalities. By Carl R. Loesch.

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– New Designs. By Clayton W. Rosencrance.

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Burning a Newspaper By Fanning It. by Aladdin.

73

Pass With Elastic Band. By Lowell C. Ferguson.

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Around The World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

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Among The Magicians. By Bernaard M. L. Ernst.

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Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe.

76

Told to the Sphinx.

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Colonel Stodare. By Sidney W. Clarke.

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Editor’s Page.

80

Squawks. By Frazee.

81

25 Years Ago.

81

Off Their Chests In Letters to the Editor.

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Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller.

82

Some African Magicians. By W. L. Speight.

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Who’s Who In Magic: Henri Paul Barolet. Maurice Glazer. Jules Grooso.

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British Magical Society. By Capt. J. E. Stone.

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Not the Same Trick.

83

Magic and Jokes.

83

Charlie Leedy’s Patter Lines.

83

Against Exposing.

83

M.U.M. Edited by Walter A. Schwartz.

84

– National Council. By Royal L. Vilas.

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– California No. 2. By Dick Madden.

84

– Baltimore No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas.

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– Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

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– Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By Jean Foley.

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– Texas No. 19. By Leath Loder.

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– Western Connecticut Assembly No. 20. By Harry Brock.

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– Connecticut No. 21. By Vin Boyar, Jr.

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– California Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

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– Washington Assembly No. 23. By C. C. Slayton.

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– Quad City No. 27. By Donald Hendricks.

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– Schenectady No. 24. By E. F. Charette.

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– Paterson No. 25. By Thos. Protzman.

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– Providence No. 26. By C. Foster Fenner.

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– Quad City No. 27. By Donald Hendricks.

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Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit.

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NO. 4: JUNE 1935

 

Horace Goldin.

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Charlie Leedy’s Patter Lines.

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Telepathy. By Jean Hugard.

101

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

102

– A Convincing Card Force. By R. M. Jamison.

102

– Your Rope Trick. By R. M. Jamison.

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– A Finish for the Cut Rope Trick. By Ivano.

102

– E. C. Routine. By Eddie Clever.

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Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

105

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

106

Told to the Sphinx.

107

Annual Conference of The Society of American Magicians. By John Mulholland.

108

Convention of The International Brotherhood of Magicians.

109

Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller.

110

Who’s Who In Magic: LeRoy McGinnis. Alfred Demont. Robert Rouet.

110

Portrait: Ishida Tenkai.

111

Editor’s Page.

112

Squawks. By Frazee.

113

25 Years Ago.

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Magic In Print: Magic Delle Carte. Coin Magic. “They’re Off”. Card Tricks You Will Like – Clever New Handkerchief Tricks.

113

M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.

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– President’s Letter. By Julien J. Proskauer.

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– Editor’s Comments. By Philip T. Thomas.

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– Golden Gate No. 2. By Dick Madden.

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– Chicago No. 3. By Jack Hazlehurst.

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– Kellar-Thurston No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas.

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– Central City No. 14. By E. R. Hall.

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– Cincinnati No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest.

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– Pittsburgh No. 18. By Jean Foley.

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– Texas No. 19. By Leath Loder.

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– Connecticut No. 21. By Vin. Boyar, Jr.

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– Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

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– Washington No. 23. By C. C. Slayton.

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– Quad City No. 27. By Donald Hendricks.

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Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe.

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Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit.

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NO. 5: JULY 1935

 

Hardeen.

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Boiled Alive. By Marvelo (Lester Lake).

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The Zomahs Victors in Fight Against Exposing.

130

Charlie Leedy’s Patter Lines.

130

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

131

– Lighted Cigarette Through Handkerchief. By Joseph Rukus.

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– Simplicity Card Location. By George L. Weisensel.

131

– Take It Away. By Henry Haldane.

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– The Rising Ring. By William Meyn.

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– Some Magical Ideas. By Joseph Rukus.

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– Bran’ New Trick. By Charles A. Leedy.

132

– A Mind Reading Effect. By Art Felsman.

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– Multiple Thimble Production (Routine No. Two). By Lynn Searles.

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Among The Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

134

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

135

Told to the Sphinx.

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Clever Conceits. By Galley Hill.

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In Memoriam S. Willson Bailey.

138

Magicians’ Day.

138

Who’s Who In Magic: Rubens. Victor Farelli. A. Martin Bontemps.

138

Portrait: Levante.

 

Editor’s Page.

140

Squawks. By Frazee.

141

25 Years Ago.

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Magic In Print: Al Baker’s Second Book. Ireland’s New Card and Coin Manipulation. Lessons From Playing Cards. Stage Tricks, Illusions and Escapes. Magic Made Easy. “Meet the Boys”.

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M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.

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– Texas No. 19. By E. E. Call.

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– Boston No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

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– Golden Gate No. 2. By Dick Madden.

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– Quad City No. 27. By Donald Hendricks.

 

– Omaha No. 7. By R. H. Hunt.

 

– Chicago No. 3. By Jack Hazelhurst.

 

– Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

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– Western Connecticut No. 20. By Harry Brock.

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– Robert Houdin No. 24. By E. F. Charette.

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– Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest.

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– Harry Rouclere No. 25. By Thomas B. Protzman.

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– Kellar-Thurston No. 6. By Ed Heyl.

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– Lord Ampthill Dies.

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Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit.

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NO. 6: AUGUST 1935

 

Tommy Martin.

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Charlie Leedy’s Patter Line.

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An Ace Trick for the Expert. By Dai W. Vernon.

153

The N’th Dimensional Scribe. By Jimmy Anderson.

154

Valmont’s Wandering Die. By Lowell C. Ferguson.

154

Against Exposing.

154

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

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– Long Distance Mind Reading. By Art Felsman.

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– Tipping the Top. By Charles A. Leedy.

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– Take It Away. By Henry Haldane.

156

– Flower Production Supreme. By Joseph Rukus.

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– A Novel Transposition. By Richard G. Phelps.

156

– Una Muger Vago y Tres Uno Carte. By R. M. Jamison.

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– E. C. V. W. By Eddie Clever.

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– Winino. By Joseph Rukus.

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– The Index Locator. By Joseph Reach.

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Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

158

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

159

Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe.

159

Convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians. By Gerald Kosky.

160

Told to the Sphinx.

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Reminiscences. By Clement de Lion.

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