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VOLUME 47

NO. 1: MARCH 1948

The Sphinx Awards 1948.

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The Cover.

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Tricks I Like. By Al Baker.

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Variation on the Flower Cone. By David Bamberg, Carlos H. Colombi, and Graciela N. Avendano.

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Second Deal. By Douglas Francis.

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Sorcar’s Vanishing Lamp. By P. C. Sorcar.

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Cigar Box Switch. By A. W. Fey.

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21st Century Card Trick. By C. Steffensen.

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England’s Home of Mystery. Founded 75 Years Ago.

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Poster: Maskelyne and Cooke.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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S.A.M. Parent Assembly Show.

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Swensk Magisk Cirkels Kongress. By Julius Sundman.

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Holland Notes. By J. H. Vermeyden.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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Will Goldston Dies. Jess Kelley Dies. Zomah Dies.

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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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Where They Are.

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German Notes. By Kurt Volkmann.

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NO. 2: APRIL 1948

Miracles For Sale: Hollow Eggs. Kingsland Flower Pots. Magic Rabbits. Al Baker’s Card Trio. Con-Fu-Zing Rope. Dowler’s Flower Burst. Adonis Table. Improved Milk Pitcher. Visible Block Penetration. Mechanical Ring Pull. George Coon’s Comedy Light Bulb.

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The Cover.

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“Carmen’s Tambourine”. By Okito.

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The Vase of Tibet. By P.C.Sorcar.

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“The Ubiquitous Wand”. By Carlos H. Colombi.

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The Bastille Stock. By Edward M. Massey.

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Ultimate Rabbit and High Hat Cards. By Mandini.

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“The Torn Corner”. By George DeMott.

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New Light On The Renaissance Master. By Edgar Heyl.

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Card: Alexander Herrmann.

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You Should Know Ladson Butler.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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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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Where They Are.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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Magic In Print: How To Remember Names and Faces. Annemann’s Miracles of Card Magic. 50 Tricks With A Thumb Tip. Encyclopedia of Sleeving. The World’s Fastest Card Trick. The Card Expert Entertains. Magic As A Hobby. Testament of R. W. Hull. Nothing Is Impossible.

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NO. 3: MAY 1948

The Cover.

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Magic You Can Buy. By Ade Duval.

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Mysterious Rubber Ball. By Slydini.

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Chinese Money Trick. By Mora.

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Giant Card Penetration. By Dr. Stanley Jaks.

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Sorcar’s Production Cabinet. By P. C. Sorcar.

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The Metiche. By David Bamberg (Fu Manchu).

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The Chuang Chin. By John Mulholland.

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Glancing Back. By J. Elder Blackledge.

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Poster: Frikell.

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Quoting Houdin. By Victor Farelli.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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Obituaries: Harry Price, Arthur Prince, Marvelous Maurice.

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Magic In Print: Rice’s Encyclopedia of Silk Magic.

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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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Where They Are.

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NO. 4: JUNE 1948

The Cover.

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Dealers Rights.

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Penetration. By Edward Marlo.

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Burlingame’s Dissecting Card Box. By Newmann, the Hypnotist.

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Answers From Fire. By Silent Mora.

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Peter’s Silk-Ale. By Mandini.

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Cremetion of a Half. By Al Vitale.

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Thoughts on S. B. Blank Deck. By Robt. W. Edmanson.

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Tent Show Trickery. By Tommy Windsor.

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Poster: Dr. Gough.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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News Pictures Of The Month.

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International Brotherhood of Magicians 20 Annual Convention, New Orleans May 31-June 3.

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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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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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Where They Are.

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NO. 5: JULY 1948

The Cover.

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Miracles for Sale: Wire Recorder. Improved Prediction Supreme. New Bang Gun. Percy the Penguin. Multum In Parvo. Triple Silk Change.

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Magic in Print: Stunts With Stage Money. Principles and Deceptions. Doing Magic for Youngsters.

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Blow-Out. By Hathaway.

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Rope Cut. By Jerry McDermott.

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The Three Card Trick. By Norman Meyerson.

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

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“Smith” – The Egyptian Caterpillar. By Carlos H. Colombi and Graciela N. Avendano.

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Artida Chess and Checkerboard. By A. W. Fey.

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Esp Miracle. By Fred Braue.

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Crystal Magic – The Money Tray. By Augustus Rapp.

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Today and Yesterday. By George Johnson.

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Colorini. By Robert Lund.

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An early Nineteenth Century Italian Woodcut.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Paul LePaul Honored.

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Twentieth Annual Conference, Society of American Magicians.

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Where They Are.

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Obituaries: H. Benoit-Bazille. George Wagner. Charles H. Hopkins. William Lee. Beaupre, The Magician.

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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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NO. 6: AUGUST 1948

The Cover.

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Miracles for Sale: Eyes of the Gods. Flag Staffs. The Pin-Up Wand. Lectric Laff Lamp. Triple-Trik. Melo-Dy-Namo. News of the Dealers.

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A Hair Raising Illusion. By Milbourne Christopher.

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The Rice and Orange Trick. By Augustus Rapp.

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The Knuckle Roll. By Al. Vitali.

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Improved Ace Transportation. By P. C. Sorcar.

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Poker Deal Finish. By Harry Mendoza.

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“Magic In A Handkerchief”. By Carlos H. Colombi and Graciela N. Avendano.

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Chefalo. By J. H. Vermeyden.

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Poster: Thurston.

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Through So. American Eyes. By Carlos Marquat.

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Magic Query.

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I Went to Reno P.C.A.M. Convention. By Rowland D. Goodman.

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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: Show Stoppers with Cards. Triks Year Book. Mentale Mysterier. Mes Secrets de Magie.

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Where They Are.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Magic Query Answer.

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NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1948

The Cover.

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Miracles for Sale: Modes for Mentalists. Skullo-Cation. FL-MT Glass. Ultra-Flower Production. Daisy Card Wheel. Harrison’s Spear-it Knife.

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Minar’s Billiard Balls. By Minar – Magician of Algeria.

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“Where Is That Card?” By George DeMott.

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Revamping an Old Sleight. By Jerry McDermott.

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Many Happy Returns. By Verrall Wass.

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Producing Cigarettes. By Julius Sundman.

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From Chautauqua to Television. By Ade Duval.

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Poster: Duval Brothers.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Exposing. By Arthur Punnar.

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Magic Query.

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The Coffin – An Authentic Episode. By Hathaway.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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Boniment from Spain. By Victor Farelli.

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Magic Query Answer.

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Magic in Print: Come Good Spirits.

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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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Where They Are.

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NO. 8: OCTOBER 1948

The Cover.

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Paul Rosini: September 29, 1902 to September 19, 1948.

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L. Raymond Cox: February 24, 1908 to September 26, 1948.

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The “All-Thru” Cane. By Karrell Fox.

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C.A.R.E. By Paul Anton.

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The Magic “Magic Wand”. By Carlos H. Colombi and Graciela N. Avendano.

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“Crime Does Not Pay”. By P. C. Sorcar.

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Loading a Tube. By John Mulholland.

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Night Court. By Hathaway.

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Congres Magique International. By Victor Peacock.

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Abbott’s Get-Together.

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Magic Query.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Where They Are.

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Poster: Silent Mora.

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Murdock’s Magic Act. By George DeMott.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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T.A.O.M. Second Annual Conclave. By Frank Werner.

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M.A.E.S. Convention.

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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: Fantaisies avec les Des a Jouer. Peter the Great. After Dinner Science.

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Magic Query Answer.

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NO. 9: NOVEMBER 1948

The Cover.

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Miracles for Sale: Band-it Card.

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“Thanks to Dai Vernon Another Brainwave”. By Douglas Francis.

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The Singapore Slicer. By Tan Hock Chuan.

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Victory Billiard Balls And Handkerchiefs. By Ed. J. Miller.

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Trick Number Three Million and Two. By Peter Layne.

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Salt Trick. By Joe Scott.

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The New Haunted Deck. By Stuart Cramer.

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Change Cabinet. By Mandini.

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The Passe Passe Effect. By George DeMott.

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British I.B.M. Convention.

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The Vital Elements of Magical Art. By Arthur Punnar.

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Magic Query.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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Program: Charles Bertram for the benefit of M. Charlier.

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Samuel Herrmann. By Kurt Volkmann.

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New England Convention.

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Indian Magicians’ Club.

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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: The Fine Art of Magic. More Fun With Magic.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Where They Are.

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Magic Query Answer.

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NO. 10: DECEMBER 1948

Miracles for Sale: Sawing a Woman in Halves. Burning Hot. Break-it. Ashes of Satan. Multiplying Pipes. Aqua-Mystic. Cut and Restored Silk. Tuba-Flora. Cut and Restored Neck-tie. Egg in Paper. Ice Cream Cones. Fruit and Vegetables.

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Singapore Screen. By Tan Hock Chuan.

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New Smokes for Old. By “Smo-King” Arnold Belais.

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Sorcar’s Sliding Dice-Box Illusion. By P. C. Sorcar.

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How Not To Palm A Ball. By Arthur Punnar.

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A Shocking Wand. By Douglas Francis.

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A Comedy Coin Routine. By George DeMott.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Calendar: The Magician at the Inn.

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Mr. Squawks. By Milbourne Christopher.

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Where They Are.

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Gus Stanley Dies. Harry Brock Dies. Carlo Rossetti Dies.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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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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NO. 11: JANUARY 1949

The Cover.

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Magic in Print: The Secret System. Tarbell Course, V. Magicdotes. “Impromptu”. Card Tricks That Work.

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Ribbon Spread Trick. By Matt Schulien.

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Sorcar’s Acme Coin Vanish. By P. C. Sorcar.

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La Banniere Etoilee. By Okito (Theo. Bamberg)

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Talk of The Town. By Jerry McDermott.

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Challenge Card. By Jesse A. Mueller.

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Black and White. By Douglas Francis.

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Richiardi, Jr. By Arthur Leroy.

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Poster: Richiardi Jr.

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Magic Literature? By Dariel Fitzkee.

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Magic Query.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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Autograph collection.

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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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Where They Are.

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Magic Query Answer.

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NO. 12: FEBRUARY 1949

The Cover.

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A Glass Casket. By Theodore Bamberg (Okito)

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Vice-Versa. By Len J. Sewell.

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The Hindoo Balls and Bow. By W. A. Russell.

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Improved Growth of Flowers. By Ladson Butler.

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One More Twentieth Century. By William R. Walsh.

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Silks from Envelopes. By T. J. Crawford.

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Magic Query.

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Han Ping Chien. By David P. Abbott.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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Harry Leat dies. Abe J. Warsaw dies. Leo Keller dies.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Where They Are.

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The Magic of Dr. Jaks. By Martin Gardner.

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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 Query Answer.

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