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VOLUME 48

NO. 1: MARCH 1949

 

The Cover.

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Magic in Print: Cyclopedia of Magic. Controlled Miracles. Thanks to Leipzig! John Ramsay’s Routines With Cups and Balls. The Card Wizard. Blackstone’s Tricks Anyone Can Do. Deux Conferences Sur La Prestidigitation.

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Card in the Jug. By Geo. Johnstone.

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Sorcar’s Dictionary Trick. By P. C. Sorcar.

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“Come Black”. By John Giordmaine.

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Three From Five is Nothing. By George DeMott.

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Exchanging the Pack. By Arthur Buckley.

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My Innocent Thimble “Pull”. By Carlos H. Colombi.

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The Taming of the Shmoo. By Peter Van Note (With Eric Weinberger).

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Col Ling Soo. By Douglas Craggs.

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Do You Remember When? By Dorny.

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Magic Query.

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Poster: Powell.

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The Sphinx Awards.

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Swedish Convention. By Fritz Olai.

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Slydini’s Magic Class.

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Calcutta I.B.M. Ring.

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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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Where They Are.

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Magic Query Answer.

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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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“Baffles” Brush dies.

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NO. 2: APRIL 1949

 

Miracles for Sale: Coon-dle Lite. Amazing Penetrable Card. “Kake in Hat”. Advertising Tricks.

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Magic in Print: The Magic of Rezavani. Une Poignee de Gags. Collector’s Annual.

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Edward M. Reno dies.

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Vocal-Vibro. By Orville Meyer.

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Coins and Cards. By Glenn Harrison.

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Cups and Balls. By Charles Major.

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Pittman One-Hand Double Lift. By George Pittman.

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Card Control and Prediction. By Harry B. Linaberry.

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Flick’s Trick. By Tom Munroe.

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Comedy Shooting Gun. By Chester J. Preisser.

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Biller-Etto. By Bob Shriver.

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Force with a Borrowed Deck. By John C. Holt.

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An Advertising Idea. By Tom Munroe.

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Orville Meyer. By Dr. E. T. Prendergast.

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The Magician. By Laurant.

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Magic in Denver. By Orville Meyer.

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Window Card: Eugene Laurant.

41

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

42

Magic Query.

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Impossibilities and Miltiades III.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Dr. Evans Dies.

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Magic Query Answer.

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Magic Circle Honors Col. Ling Soo.

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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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Wher They Are.

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NO. 3: MAY 1949

 

The Cover.

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Miracles for Sale: Staggard. “The Gap in the Curtain”. Impromptu Spirit Card Flight.

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Magic in Print: Magic. Scarne on Cards. Catalogs. Revised Editions.

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The Skip Trick. By LePaul.

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Dollar at Dinner. By John Brown Cook.

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New Cut and Restored Effect. By William Mayoh.

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Loong Fot Dinsing. By Earl E. Adcock.

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A Rapid Count. By Al Leech.

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A “Chic” Routine. By “Chic” Schoke.

65

Magic Query.

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My First Career – Magic. By Arthur Buckley.

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Chicago’s Magical Tradition. By Ed Miller.

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Poster: Ed Miller.

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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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I Learn a Card Trick. By Fu Manchu.

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Magic Query Answer.

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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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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Scandinavian Convention. By Fritz Olai.

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Ed Reno 1861-1949.

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NO. 4: JUNE 1949

 

The Cover.

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Magic in Print: Rough and Smooth Possibilities. Secrets of Ventriloquism. Entertaining With Hypnotism. The Last Word, on Skullo-Cation.

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Miracles for Sale: Magazine Test. Pinwheel Blendo. Double-Cap Coin Trick. Bill in Cigarette. Convention Miracles.

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Bobo Giant Rising Cards. By J. B. Bobo.

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The Elusive Reptile. By Hathaway.

91

A Three Card Monte Routine. By Jimmy K. Campbell.

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Two Handkerchief Pull Ideas. By C. Foster Fenner.

92

Presto Video. By Tom S. Palmer.

93

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

94

Night of Knights.

94

N. Y. Magigals Annual Magic Show. By Ann Fox.

94

The Case for Exposing. By Robert Lund.

95

Magic Query.

96

South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

98

S.A.M. 21. Annual Convention.

103

I.B.M. 21. Annual Convention.

105

Editor’s Page.

108

Squawks. By Frazee.

109

25 Years Ago.

109

Where They Are.

109

Magic Query Answer.

109

NO. 5: JULY 1949

 

The Cover.

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Magic in Print: Magic in the Modern Manner. The Hands Only. Over the Coffee Cups. Catalogs.

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Telekinesis. By Peter Warlock.

117

Just A Little White Ash… By Henk Vermeyden.

119

Jump-Over Cards. By Hans E. Trixer.

119

Coin in Nut Variation. By George Johnson.

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The Floral Rice Bowls. By C. Foster Fenner.

121

Card Between Panes of Glass. By Augustus Rapp.

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Surprise Find. By Dunbar Bair.

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Fun With Cards. By Paul Stadelman: So Simple. Still Simpler.

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Diary of the P.C.A.M. Convention. By Bob Haskell.

124

Barrymore With A Wand. By Robert Lund.

126

Public Relations. By Kingdon Brown.

128

Poster: Egyptian Hall. The Entranced Fakir.

129

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Belgian Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

131

A Joint Convention.

132

Miracles for Sale: Polkadot Paint. Trilby Deck. Atomic Cocktail Shaker. Wonder Glass. Devano Rising Cards. Magic on Parade. Stars of Magic. Cen-Triffic.

134

Magic Query.

134

Valadon. By John H. Hilliard.

135

Editor’s Page.

136

Squawks. By Frazee.

137

25 Years Ago.

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Where They Are.

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Max Holden dies.

138

Magic Query Answer.

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NO. 6: AUGUST 1949

 

The Cover.

144

Turning The Page. By Edward M. Massey.

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The Plea to the Headmaster. By P. C. Sorcar.

146

Envelope Mentalism. By Dr. Jaks.

147

The Lost Is Found. By George DeMott.

148

Flash Rice to Orange. By Clettis V. Musson.

149

Photo Card Tip. By Charles Major.

149

Fun With Cards. By Paul Stadelman: Seven, Fourteen, Twenty-One. Finding The Unselected Card.

150

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Continental Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

152

Where They Are.

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Carl Hertz – Citizen of the World.

153

Playbill: Carl Hertz and Charles Morritt.

154

Hands Over My Ears. By Alfred Elting.

157

Magic Query.

157

Miracles for Sale: Yogi Hyp. Marquetry Drawer Box. The Ball Point Pen. The Magic Mummy. Crystal Chest. Water Cups. Milk-n-glasgo.

157

Dealer Exhibits and Shows.

158

You Should Know Al Munroe.

159

Editor’s Page.

160

Squawks. By Frazee.

161

25 Years Ago.

161

Magic Query Answer.

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Magic in Print: Encyclopedia of the 3 Shell Game. Spirits In the House. It Must Be Mindreading. The Four Full Hands.

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NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1949

 

The Cover.

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Meet the Dealers. By Harold Rice.

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Canto dies. Domzalski dies. Kolar dies.

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Chuan’s Crystal Casement. By Tan Hock Chuan.

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Coin Fold – After Allan Shaw. By Silent Mora.

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The Temple of Tibet. By Richard J. Weibel.

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Folding 1/2 Crown. By Bill Bishop.

171

Thimble Thru Handkerchief. By Ray MacMath (Mr. Trix).

171

Uncanny Magazine Test. By Knut Korling (Shalimar)

172

The Spectator’s Trick. By Howard Wurst and Bill Pawson.

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Fun With Cards. By Paul Stadelman: Marlo’s Flight of the Knave and Queen. Amnesia.

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The Magic Reader and Writer. By Dariel Fitzkee.

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The Story of Allan Shaw. By Arthur Buckley.

175

Poster: Herrmann’s Dream.

177

Magic Music. By Milbourne Christopher.

178

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

182

Magic Query.

182

International Magical Congress 1949. Reported by Terlis.

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Editor’s Page.

184

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. 8: OCTOBER 1949

 

The Cover.

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On This and That. By The Readers.

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Fu’s Rising Card. By Fu Manuchu.

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Letter by Okito.

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Triple-Head Delineator. By Eddie Joseph.

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What A Faker. By Frank. F. Lynch.

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It’s A Scream. By Clettis V. Musson.

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Spirit Scales of Justice. By Augustus Rapp.

197

The Fan Card Location. By Jesse A. Mueller.

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Fun With Cards. By Paul Stadelman: Elimination. Watch The Ace. Who Can Yell the Loudest?

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You and The Press. By Thomas W. Duncan.

199

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

200

South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Poster: Virgil.

201

Three Continental Men of Magic. By Kurt Volkmann: Harry Balzar. Ingo. Conradi-Horster.

202

Abbott’s 16th Annual Get-together.

204

Texas Association of Magicians Conclave.

205

M.A.E.S. Convention.

207

Magic Query.

207

Editor’s Page.

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Squawks. By Frazee.

209

25 Years Ago.

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Where They Are.

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Miaco Dies.

210

Magic Query Answer.

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NO. 9: NOVEMBER 1949

 

On This and That. By The Readers.

219

The Cover.

220

Foolproof Psychometry. By Zerr, The Mystic Mind.

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The Magical Fisherman. By Geo. Johnstone.

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The Waiter’s Tip. By George DeMott.

222

Flag Flash. By Carlos H. Colombi.

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The Pipe Production Climax. By Joe Scott.

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A Coin and A Handkerchief. By Paul N. Rylander.

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Intuitive Card Control. By Arthur Punnar.

224

Match Mystic. By Marcus Block.

225

The Retfordian Production. By Edward H. Hopkinson.

225

Fun With Cards. By Paul Stadelman: Let’s Face It.

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50 Years of Americans in England. By James B. Findlay.

227

Magic Query.

228

Programme: Chung Ling Soo.

229

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

230

The Old Medicine Show. By Puzzling Pierson.

231

Editor’s Page.

232

Squawks. By Frazee.

233

25 Years Ago.

233

Where They Are.

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Magic in Print: Magic of the Ancients. Robbin’s Magic Catalog. Genial Improbabilities. Hugard’s Magic Monthly.

234

Magic Query Answer.

234

Frank Davies Dies. Meiklejohn Dies. Stuart Ross Dies.

234

Books – The Everlasting Gift.

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NO. 10: DECEMBER 1949

 

On This and That. By The Readers.

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The Ubiquitous Duck. By Okito.

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Fifty-Fifty. By Ed Marlo.

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“A Night Club Effect.” By Carlos H. Colombi.

251

Mental Music. By Zerr, The Mystic Mind.

252

“As You Like It”. By P. C. Sorcar.

253

Half & Half. By Mandini.

254

Prediction Supreme. By Edward H. Hopkinson.

254

Fun With Cards. By Paul Stadelman: A Christmas Surprise. Thought Waves. Cards Read in Pocket.

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Patter By O’Henry. By Robert Lund.

256

Magic Query.

256

Seven Fabulous Fantasists. By Arthur Leroy.

257

Poster: Willard The Wizard.

259

1950 Magic Calendar.

261

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

262

Letter: by Al Baker.

262

Henri Maurier dies. Tom Bowyer dies.

262

Magic Query Answer.

263

Editor’s Page.

264

Squawks. By Frazee.

265

25 Years Ago.

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Where They Are.

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Miracles for Sale: Cheefoo Cabinet. Aladdin’s Lamp. Slydini’s Rope Miracle. Devano’s Haunted Match Box. Voodoo. Jumper Buttons.

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NO. 11: JANUARY 1950

 

The Cover.

280

On This and That. By The Readers.

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King of Cards. By P. C. Sorcar.

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Silver and Copper. By Paul N. Rylander.

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The Ubiquitous Card. By Carlos H. Colombi.

283

A “Wrinkle” on The Floating Ball. By Joe Scott.

284

The Pipe Smoker’s Favorite. By George DeMott.

284

Your Card, Sir! By Howard Wurst and Bill Pawson.

285

Colorful Tube Transposition. By Clettis V. Musson.

286

Unexpected Magic.

286

Fun With Cards. By Paul Stadelman: The Persistent Card. Prognostication.

287

Somehting To Think About. By George F. Wright.

288

Magic Query.

288

Rejected Hands. By Robert Lund.

289

To Succeed As A Magician. By Arthur Punnar.

290

Evanion. By J. B. Findlay.

291

Poster: Evanion.

293

Magic in Print: How to Perform Mental Magic. The Card Magic of LePaul. Conjuring With Christopher. Emergency Full Evening Show. Sandsational.

295

Miracles for Sale: “Ce-Gar”. Ghostly Seconds. Bi-Co. ‘Maze’ Rope Routine. The President Calls. “Magnetic Aces”.

295

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

296

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

296

Magic Query Answer.

296

Finnish Magic Circle’s Fifth Annual Meeting.

297

South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

297

Editor’s Page.

298

Squawks. By Frazee.

299

25 Years Ago.

299

Where They Are.

299

NO. 12: FEBRUARY 1950

 

The Cover.

308

On This and That. By The Readers.

308

“Mind Mirable”. By Eddie Joseph.

309

The Time Is. By Herman Yerger.

310

Silks Through Mirror. By the Great Minar.

311

The Will-O-The-Wisp. By P. C. Sorcar.

312

A Quick Production. By George DeMott.

313

Cellotape. By C. Steffensen.

314

The Magician’s Formula. By Peter Layne.

314

Fun With Cards. By Paul Stadelman: Four Ace Trick Without Aces. Burning a Lady Alive.

315

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

316

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

316

South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

316

Magic Query.

316

Poster: Levante.

317

Cartoon Magic. By Bill Plater.

318

Great Gravityo. By George DeMott.

320

You Should Know Frank Werner.

321

Editor’s Page.

322

Squawks. By Frazee.

323

25 Years Ago.

323

Where They Are.

323

Miracles for Sale: Incredible Prediction. Miracle Rope. Shake Up Card Trick.

324

Magic in Print: Magic for Bartenders. The Visible Deck.

324

Magic Query Answer.

324

Al Caroselli Dies.

324

word count: 236143 which is equivalent to 944 standard pages of text