The Sphinx Volume 46 (Mar 1947 – Feb 1948) by John Mulholland

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VOLUME 46

NO. 1: MARCH 1947

 

The Sphinx Awards 1947

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The Spinning Girl. By George La Follette.

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The Parasol Trick. By P. C. Sorcar.

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Improved Bill Tube. By Lestorte and Rowbotham.

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The Marvelous Blocks. By Edward W. Massey.

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My Talisman. By H. Ernst

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The Tambourine Rings. By George De Mott.

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Animal Container. By Silent Mora.

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Smile Please. By R. W. Edmanson.

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A False Shuffle. By Jerry McDermott.

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Horace Goldin “Saws a Woman”. By Milbourne Christopher.

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Poster: Birch.

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BIRCH Master Magician and Company. By John Mulholland.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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North European Congress. By Julius Sundman.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Traveling with Rabbits and Ducks. By Wallace Lee.

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Editor’s Page.

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Squawks. By Frazee.

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25 Years Ago.

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Magic In Print: Now You See It. Tricks of A Trooper. T.N.T. The First Book of William.

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Where They Are.

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NO. 2: APRIL 1947

 

The Cover

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Miracles For Sale: Psychotest. Atomicard. Plastics. Thumb Tips.

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Magic In Print: A Conjuring Melange. Sixteen Thumb Tie Gems.

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Alladin Silk Frame. By Edward J. Miller.

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Am I Wrong? By Russ Walsh.

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The Lemon and the Die. By Harlan Tarbell.

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Four Marked Cards From Your Pocket. By Arthur H. Buckley.

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A New Novelty Act. By Joe Berg.

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“Follow The Leader”. By Charles O. Schoke.

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Phantom Designs. By John Brown Cook.

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Berland’s One Cup Ball Routine. By Sam Berland. Photos by Rowland Brandwein.

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Dorny “The Original Magical Master of Ceremonies”. By John Booth.

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Personality and Audience Appeal. By Jack Gwynne.

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Poster: Gwynne.

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The Magic Dealers of Chicago. By Frances Ireland.

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Outlining and Running A Magic Show. By Victor Torsberg.

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Fu Manchu’s Crazimagicana. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Editor’s Page: Jim Sherman Asks. A Johnny Paul Recipe. Matt Schulien Tips.

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Squawks. By Frazee.

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25 Years Ago.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Where They Are.

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NO. 3: MAY 1947

 

The Cover.

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Miracles For Sale: Coke A Plenty. Hippity Hop Rabbit. The Enchanted Frame. Hathaway Card in Balloon. Mephisto’s Mint. Egg and Frankfurters. Bunny Ties.

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Ming Toy. By Theo. Bamberg (Okito).

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Tan Tubes. By Tan Hock Chuan.

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Broken and Restored Yarn. By Eddie Joseph.

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One of Three. By Zerr, The Mystic Mind.

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“A Coat Trick”. By George De Mott.

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A Lesson In Cinematography. By P. C. Sorcar.

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Simple Floating Ball. By Willam A. Russell.

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Cut Control. By J. B. Bobo.

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A Palm. By Jerry McDermott.

79

“For Bibliophiles Only”. By Stanley Collins and James B. Findlay.

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Magician-Rip Van Winkle. By Bill Severn.

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Three Famous American Magicians. By Loring Campbell: Harry Cooke. Brindamour. Ralph Hull.

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Poster: Brindamour.

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Do You Know The Score? By Alfred Elting.

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Annual Spring Magicale. By Norman J. Howe.

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Editor’s Page.

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Squawks. By Frazee.

91

25 Years Ago.

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Magic In Print: Stars of Magic Series. Patter Parade. Expert Manipulation of Playing Cards.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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Danish Convention: By Fritz Olai.

93

Where They Are.

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NO. 4: JUNE 1947

 

The Cover.

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Miracles For Sale: Post-war Production. Penetrating Glass. Utility Tube. Duplex Coin Tray. Bowl of Gobi. Nylon Mystery. Newly Designed Knife. Bottled Silk. Best Yet Rope Trick. Throw-out Coils.

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The Modern Iasia. By P. C. Sorcar.

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The Magician’s Poker Hand. By Tan Hock Chuan.

106

“Goddess of Fire”. By Eddie Joseph.

106

A Flourish. By Jerry McDermott.

107

Multiple Coin Control. By Al Vitali.

108

The Phantom Flowers. By Verrall Wass.

110

New Cup And Ball Moves. By Ed Heyl and “Hen” Fetsch.

111

Kellar Answers A Critic. By Milbourne Christopher.

112

Poster: Kellar.

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Robert Harbin. By Eddie Joseph.

114

S.A.M. 19th Annual Conference Chicago May 29, 30, 31, 1947.

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“For Bibliophiles Only”. By Stanley Callins and James B. Findlay: Pybus.

123

You Should Know Dr. Craig Earl.

124

On Entertaining Children. By Sherman Ripley.

124

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

125

Editor’s Page.

126

Squawks. By Frazee.

127

25 Years Ago.

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Magic In Print: Learn Magic. Dye Box Book. Street Faker Act. Abbott’s Catalog No. 9.

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NO. 5: JULY 1947

 

The Cover.

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Magic In Print: Right Under Your Nose. Card Tricks Without Skill. Applause. Ireland’s Year Book. Mental Cases With Cards. The Routine Supreme. Magic At Your Finger Tips.

136

“I’ve Got Your Number”. By Hathaway.

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My Favorite Cigarette. By Verrall Wass.

138

The Roving Coins. By Eddie Joseph.

139

The Stubborn Silk. By Bill Severn.

140

Four Cents. By George Johnson

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The Card on The Balloon. By Howard Wurst and Bill Pawson.

141

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

142

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

142

Pittsburgh I.B.M. Convention.

143

Bulletin of the S.A.M. By John Mulholland.

146

Poster: Carmo.

149

South American Notes. By Leslie Briant.

150

Where They Are.

150

Editor’s Page.

155

Squawks. By Frazee.

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25 Years Ago.

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Professional Magicians’ League.

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NO. 6: AUGUST 1947

 

The Cover.

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Miracles For Sale: The Stadelman Box. “Amaz-U”. The Magic Spell. Ink-U-Bator. Copenetro. Ultissimo. Sixth Finger. Cardette Case. Foto-Plastic. Hades Fire Bowl. Pot-O-Flowers. It’s Murder.

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The Flibbertigibbet. By Paul Rosini.

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Candles Bright. By Edward J. Miller.

174

My Pass. By George De Mott.

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Shooting Through A Boy. By Loring Campbell.

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Blocks of Lefcadio. By Dr. Stanley Jaks.

175

A Disappearing Silk Effect. By Julius Sundman.

176

Free Smokes. By John W. Frye.

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A Quickie. By Jerry McDermott.

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My Business Card. By Evans D. Morgan.

178

Seattle P.C.A.M. Convention. By Gene Alberti.

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Secrets of the Hindoos. By P. C. Sorcar.

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Chang. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Poster: Chang.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

189

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

189

How I Became a Magician. By George Pierson.

190

Editor’s Page.

192

Squawks. By Frazee.

193

25 Years Ago.

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Magic In Print: Catalogs. Professional Magic For Amateurs.

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Advice to School and Club Players. By Billy Russell

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Where They Are.

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NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1947

 

The Cover.

204

Miracles For Sale: “Miracle” Gimmick. Colored Thimbles. “Magic Bug”.

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Magic In Print: Reading Is Believing. “Join The Party”.

204

Coca-Cola “Card In Balloon”. By Carlos H. Colombi.

205

Sorcar Gives You a Secret. By P. C. Sorcar.

206

Uncircling The Squared Circle. By Verrall Wass.

207

Silk Transportation. By Hathaway.

208

Hat Loading Device. By Okito.

209

The Cut and Restored Sponge. By Ben B. Braude.

209

Twists on Old Ones. By Bill Severn.

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English Concert Party. By Robt. W. Edmanson.

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Aage Darling. By Julius Sundman.

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Poster: Herrmann.

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South America Looks at Magic. By Carlos Marquat.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Editor’s Page.

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Squawks. By Frazee.

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25 Years Ago.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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S. S. Henry Dies.

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NO. 8: OCTOBER 1947

 

The Cover.

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Miracles For Sale: Foxy Paper Tear. Flash Appearing Cane. Hindoo Cups and Balls. Perplex-O-Rope. Million Dollar Vanish. The Handkerchief Tube. Squaring The Circle. Diminishing Glass. The Power of Thought.

232

Egg Box and Chicks. By Mora.

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Coins Up The Sleeve. By Henry Hay.

234

The Dance of Coca and Cola. By William A. Russel.

235

Arteda Top Hat. By A. W. Fey.

235

“The Phantom Flame”. By Carlos H. Colombi and Graciela N. Avendano.

236

The Perplexity of Ping Pong. By Verrall Wass.

237

A Quadruple Transposition. By Clettis V. Musson.

238

Allentown M.A.E.S. Convention.

239

Abbott’s 14th Annual Get-Together.

240

Loring Campbell – A Son of the Old West. By George De Mott.

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Program: Buatier-De Kolta, 1875.

244

What You Don’t Know Does Hurt You! By Alfred Elting.

249

Magic In Print: Magic With Small Apparatus. Gems of Mental Magic. Tips on Soft Soap.

249

Editor’s Page.

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Squawks. By Frazee.

251

25 Years Ago.

251

Where They Are.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

252

Paris Notes. By Victor Farrelli.

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NO. 9: NOVEMBER 1947

 

The Cover.

266

Miracles For Sale: Coffee Vase. Indestructible Camel. Aces High. Hole In One.

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Gemini Cards. By Dai Vernon.

267

Magic Is Not Fun. By P. C. Sorcar.

268

The Haunted Cabinet. By “The Smo-King”-Arnold Belais.

270

“Behind The Back”. By George De Mott.

272

Magic Checkerboard. By J. Brown.

272

Poor Doctor Bayly. By Milbourne Christopher.

273

Poster: Servais Le Roy.

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Two Innocents Abroad. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

278

Where They Are.

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Dave Coleman – A Versatile Performer. By Dorny.

279

The British Sense of Humor. By Arnold Furst.

280

For Bibliophiles Only. By Stanley Collins and J. B. Findlay: Vest Pocket Conjuring Books.

281

The Abracadabra Magical Jamboree. By Goodliffe.

287

Editor’s Page.

288

Squawks. By Frazee.

289

25 Years Ago.

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Magic In Print: Compere’s Corner. Magical Broadside.

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NO. 10: DECEMBER 1947

 

Miracles For Sale: Stars of Magic Series Number 4. Insurance Policy. Rip-O. Imp Box. Weller Beer Bottle. Kard-u-reka. Think Card Trick. Flash Vanishing Silk Wand. Jumbo Cards To Pocket. Ment-O-Flex. Repeat Silk Vanish.

302

Mohammed Bey Coin Vanish. By S. Leo Horowitz.

303

Sorcar’s Mystery Box. By P. C. Sorcar.

304

S. B. Blank Deck. By Stanley Beck.

305

Salt on a Bird’s Tail. By Bill Severn.

305

The Strangulation Rope Tie. By George De Mott.

306

Surprise Miser’s Dream! By James Kolocotronics.

306

Double Impression. By Clettis V. Musson.

307

All-Wet. By Marcus Bloch.

307

My Finish for the Cups and Balls. By Harry Mendoza.

307

The Conjurer Seizes His Handkerchief. A Favorite Effect of Oswald Williams. Described By Verrall Wass.

308

Oswald Williams. By Verrall Wass.

309

Magic Calendar.

314

A Nineteenth Century Continental Street Performer.

315

Behind the Scenes with Fu Manchu. By E. Leslie Briant.

316

The All Star Show.

321

11th Annual New England Convention of Magicians Boston, Nov. 22 & 23. 1947.

322

Editor’s Page.

324

Squawks. By Frazee.

325

25 Years Ago.

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Magic In Print: Cours Magica. Eliminators. Midget Vent Act. Watch This One! Smart Tricks.

325

You Should Know E. Leslie Briant.

326

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

327

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

328

Where They Are.

328

NO. 11: JANUARY 1948

 

The Cover.

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Magic In Print: Inside Magic. Tips on Zombie. The Magic of Louis S. Histed. Novel Passe Coin Routine and Climax. Mastered Amazement. Magic for All. “Socko” Comedy Watch Routine. Pitchman’s Svengali Routine. Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism. 25 Methods for Switching Decks. Mainly Mental. DeVega’s Billiard Ball Routine. Gus the Great.

340

Paper Balls To Hat. By Slydini.

341

Flash Silk Apparition. By Carlos H. Colombi.

342

“Canned Magic” or Magic Made Simple. By “Silent” Mora: Confetti and Guinea Pig. Vanishing Apple. Vanishing Glass. Production Tubes.

343

The Pretzel-Twister. By Bill Severn.

344

Swallowing Razor Blades. By James Koloctronics.

345

With A Half Dollar. By George De Mott.

345

C.I.D.

346

The Publicity Card. By Howard Wurst.

346

Where They Are.

347

India Takes Up Western Magic. By P. C. Sorcar.

348

Poster: Sorcar.

349

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

350

South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

350

Mr. Magician and his Doves. By Tung Pin Soo.

355

Editor’s Page.

356

Squawks. By Frazee.

357

25 Years Ago.

357

For Bibliophiles Only. By Stanley Collins and J. B. Findlay: The Man in the Bottle Again.

359

NO. 12: FEBRUARY 1948

 

The Cover.

368

Miracles for Sale: Double Television Card Frame. New Palming Coins. Sandy’s Card Box. Bottoms Up. Amaz-U-Disc. Chop Chop. Trickerette. Flower Maze.

368

Yank-A-Hank. By Ross Bertram.

369

“Invisible Flight”. By Carlos H. Colombi and Graciela N. Avendano.

370

Milk or Wine. By P. C. Sorcar.

371

Let’s Play Post Office. By Bill Severn.

372

“A Comedy Stunt”. By George De Mott.

372

Le Mouchoir Bleu. By Roy Cowl.

373

2 Stop Effects. By Howard Wurst and Bill Pawson.

374

My Screen. By R. M. Worthington.

374

Showboat Sorcery. By Tommy Windsor.

375

Poster: Nicola.

379

The Indian Rope Trick. By Eddie Joseph.

380

New York I.B.M. Show.

385

All India Magicians’ Congress.

385

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

386

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

386

Rabbit Eggs.

386

Great Raymond Dies.

387

Editor’s Page.

388

Squawks. By Frazee.

389

25 Years Ago.

389

Where They Are.

389

Magic In Print: Conjunioring. Les “Erreurs” De Harry Houdini. Freddy the Magician. Mastering Your Memory. The Royal Road to Card Magic. Hugard’s Magic Monthly. Patter Punches. Sleights Supreme.

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word count: 278849 which is equivalent to 1115 standard pages of text