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Table of Contents

• Content
• Showmanship
  • Stage Fright and Nervousness
• Impromptu Magic
  • The Travelling Marbles
  • The Moving Matchbox
  • No Choice At All
  • The Jumping Match
  • The Handkerchief Through the Ankle
  • The Hypnotized Matchbox
  • The Haunted Hats
  • The Penetrating Fountain Pen
• The History of Magic (part 3)
  • Magic in the Middle Ages

1st edition 1931; 22 pages.

The Magigram, Volume 2, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

826 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 2, Number 1, September-October, 1968, 71 unnumbered pages - Second Birthday Special
2. advertisements
5. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
6. Snap! - Some [photo] Memories of the I.B.M. Chatanooga [sic] U.S.A. Convention
7. A Big Card Trick - Bill Gebert
8. Letters!
8. A Quick Drink - A Scotch from a Scot! - Edwin Hooper
9. Children's Corner - Dennis and Susan Lucas
9. Another Compere-Gag - Val Andrews
10. Easy Reckoning - Ken de Courcy ...

The Magigram, Volume 11, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

988 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 11, Number 1, September, 1978, 72 unnumbered pages - Kelly's Eye [British Bingo slang for one]
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. American Trip 1978 - as seen by Edwin [Hooper]
18. October Event - Magic Circle Annual Banquet - announcement
18. Walter (Zaney) Blaney - Suggests
19. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
21. At Homb with McComb - Billy McComb
23. Unusual Items from the Magigram...

The Magigram, Volume 13, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

816 pages. Now printed with page numbers!

1. Volume 13, Number 1, September, 1980, 68 pages - Super September Sorcery
2. advertisements
11. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
12. Another Look at Kellini's Flower Cards - Angus Lavery
12. A Twist - Myster Yaffe (Malcolm Yaffe)
13. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
15. The Buzz-Word Syndrome - article by Stanton Carlisle
18. Presentation for Pavel's "Colorings" - David Drake
19. Watch It! - George Hills
20. An Extra for "Silken Butterfly" - Harry Carnegie
21. Errors...

The Magigram, Volume 18, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

Including an Index to Volume 18, 920 pages

• front and back cover pages and 35 page index to Volume 18 (page 4 is blank or missing)

1. Volume 18, Number 1, September, 1985, 74 pages, including front & back covers
1. advertisements
9. Lets Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. King's Triangle - Ravelle & Andree
10. A Fishy Business - Harold Long
11. Kennaugh's Kolumn - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
13. The Magic of John Yeager
    13. Colour-Changing Balls to Silks
    14. A Die and Paddle Trick
    15. A Phantom Tube Routine ...

The Magigram, Volume 26, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor
Incorporating Trixigram in all issues & Alakazam!, Volume 4, Numbers 3 thru 12, as supplemets, then incorporating Alakazam! starting with Number 11

706 pages

1. Volume 26, Number 1, September, 1993, 62 pages, including front & back covers - incorporating Trixigram & Alakazam!, Volume 4, Number 3
2. advertisements
3. contents
4. Editorial - Ken de Courcy
4. The Age Cards Updated - Herb Rungay
5. MagicIan Adair's Trick Column - Ian Adair
   • Data-Frame
5. Whispers in the Wings - Harold Long
6. Bringing Back Harbin - Robert...

The Magigram, Volume 16, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

Including an Index to Volume 16, 810 pages

• cover page and 24 page index to Volume 16

1. Volume 16, Number 1, September, 1983, 66 pages, including front & back covers
1. advertisements
7. Lets Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
8. The Supreme Slogan Competition - judged by Ken de Courcy
10. Your Face - Stan Lobenstern (USA)
11. Mental Hypnotism - Herb Rungay
11. Belted - Jack Bridwell
12. A Sucker Trick for the Tele-Frame - Pen-Ana - Ernie Jones
13. Patter Bits for Good-Bye Paper Tear - Eric Hawkesworth
14. A Routine for Nesto Box...

The Magigram, Volume 25, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor
Incorporating Trixigram in all issues & Alakazam, Volume 4, Numbers 1 & 2

564 pages

1. Volume 25, Number 1, September, 1992, 46 pages, including front & back covers - incorporating Trixigram
2. advertisements
3. contents
4. Editorial - Ken de Courcy
5. Bringing Back Bongo - Ali Bongo
   • Pick A Paper
5. Edwin Hooper - obituary - Ken de Courcy
6. Marvoyan's Magic - Magic from Bolivia
   • Optrika
8. Magic Bits - Ravelle and Andrée
   • Silk Surprise
9. Bernard's Bazaar - Bobby Bernard
10. Five'll Getcha Ten! - Simon...

The Magigram, Volume 8, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

916 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 8, Number 1, September, 1975, 72 unnumbered pages - New Cover! New Series! New Magic!
2. advertisements
7. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
8. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
10. Great! - testimonial
10. How Many Cards! - answer
11. Edwin's Magi-Go-Round - comments from Edwin Hooper
14. Ian Adair - Ideas Associated
    • Cotton-Reel Lace
15. Call Yourself a Magician - Harry Carnegie
    • Dart ...

The Magigram, Volume 24, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor
Incorporating Trixigram in all issues

527 pages

1. Volume 24, Number 1, September, 1991, 44 pages, including front & back covers - incorporating Trixigram
2. advertisements
3. contents & events
4. Editorial - Ken de Courcy & Ian Adair
5. Trade Show Magic - Michael Bailey
   • The Golden Egg
5. Michael Bailey - profile
7. Tarot Card Tricks - Joe Hustler
8. Kennaugh's Kaleidoscope - Alan Kennaugh
   • Henry Lewis
9. Whispers in the Wings - Harold Long
   • Mascots and Good Luck Charms
10. Setterington's Sorcery - Arthur...

The Magigram, Volume 5, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

860 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file

1. Volume 5, Number 1, September, 1972, 76 unnumbered pages - Hull Magicians' Circle Special
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. Lawrence's Fox and Hen Show - Derek Lawrence
14. Thanks! - testimonials
15. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
19. Arthur Carter Column - The Mysteries of Arthur Carter
    • Duo-Premonition
20. Palmed Coincidence - Joe Riding
21. Chinese Matches Again - Rink ...

The Magigram, Volume 6, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

1052 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 6, Number 1, September, 1973, 80 unnumbered pages - Your Favourite Columnists Are Back!
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. Ganson's Magic
    • The Stripper Pack Updated - Part Two
12. Dove Magic Treasury - testimonial
13. Im-penetrable - Arthur Setterington
14. A Suggestion [re Vol. 5 No. 6) - W. Noel Jones
15. The Perverse-Reverse - Bill Lainsbury
16. Another [fish from pocket]
17. Kennaugh Kalling -...

The Magigram, Volume 23, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor Including Trixigram, Volume 9, Number 7, March 1991

888 pages

1. Volume 23, Number 1, September, 1990, 56 pages, plus 19 unnumbered cover and advertising pages
1. contents
2. Lets Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
3. Baker's Batch - Roy Baker
   • Button Up Plus
4. Magi-Cartoon - Johnny Cooper
5. Kennaugh's Kaleidoscope - Alan Kennaugh
   • Johnny Cooper
10. A Spectator Finds a 'Gift' - Joe Hustler
11. Instant Appearance of an Animal - Levecton
12. Max Maven Presents the Magic of Phil Goldstein
    • Bee Attitude ...

The Magigram, Volume 3, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

448 pages - 6 Issues. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 3, Number 1, September-October, 1970, 72 unnumbered pages
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. World-Wide Acclaim! - testimonials
11. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
15. At Homb with McComb - Billy McComb
16. picture of editor Ken de Courcy
19. 25 Tricks with the Self-Lighting Bulb - Ken de Courcy
21. Dominating Dice - Paul Marcus
22. Paging Ian Adair's Panello
    22. Magic...

The Magigram, Volume 7, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

856 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 7, Number 1, September, 1974, 68 unnumbered pages - Your Favourites Are Back!
2. advertisements
5. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
6. Ganson's "Teach-In"
   • Henry Hay's Coin Vanish
9. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
13. Ian Adair - Ideas Associated
    • Multicolour Paint
13. Have You Heard - jokes
14. [John] Wade's Wonderful Adventures Through Letter Box Land
15. [John] Wade's (and William's)...

The Magigram, Volume 22, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

903 pages

1. Volume 22, Number 1, September, 1989, 75 pages, including front & back covers
1. Lewisham '89 - The Supreme Super Day Convention - announcement
2. advertisements
8. contents
8. Lets Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. Magician's Diary - Robin H. Sharpe
    • Magical Happenings of Septembers Past
11. News and Views from the Colonies - George Johnstone
14. Kennaugh's Kaleidoscope - Alan Kennaugh
    • Robert Harbin
16. Colombini's Rope Melange - Aldo Colombini & Will Ayling
    • introduction
    • First Cut and...

The Magigram, Volume 1, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

672 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 1, Number 1, September-October, 1966, 36 unnumbered pages
2. advertisements
4. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
5. The Tale of the Captain's Shirt - paper tearing routine - Alan Ward
6. Sum Cubes - Ken Bowell
7. Achieved Ambition - Johnny Geddes
9. Children's Magic
   • Rescue for Robin - Len Belcher
11. Mainly Mental - Collosini
    • Fantastic
14. Sticky Sponges - Ravelle & Andree
14. Card Magic
    • Card Location...

The Magigram, Volume 4, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

892 pages - Now Monthly. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 4, Number 1, September, 1971, 64 unnumbered pages
2. advertisements
5. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
6. Man of Harlech! - testimonial
6. A Shaker! - testimonial
6. Response - testimonial
6. One Outmanship - correspondence
6. Positive! - testimonial
7. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
10. A Score of Ideas - Ian Adair
    • Salt Selection
    • Yo-Yo Watch
11. At Homb with McComb - Billy...

The Magigram, Volume 19, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

Including an Index to Volume 19, 910 pages

• cover pages and 31 page index to Volume 19

1. Volume 19, Number 1, September, 1986, 74 pages, including front & back covers
1. advertisements
9. Lets Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. Kennaugh's Kolumn - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
12. Magic as Entertainment - Harold Taylor
14. The Electrified Keys - Magic Roka
14. The Apple and the Scarf
15. The Gospel Column
    • A Short Autobiography - Henry Smith
    • Is The Bible Reliable? - Henry Smith
18. Perpetually Yours...

The Magigram, Volume 17, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

Including an Index to Volume 17, 913 pages

• cover page and 27 page index to Volume 17

1. Volume 17, Number 1, September, 1984, 74 pages, including front & back covers
1. Read All About Us!
2. advertisements
9. Lets Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. Knowing the Ropes - Harold Long
11. The Unconscious Witness - W. Rory Coker
12. It's a Strange Magical World - Ian Adair
14. Arthur Carter Column - Arthur Carter
    • E.S.P. Two
15. At Homb with McComb - Billy McComb
18. A Noteable Trick! - Ravelle & Andree
19. All Bays & All Girls...

The Magigram, Volume 10, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

1022 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 10, Number 1, September, 1977, 72 unnumbered pages - Here We Go Again!
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. A Four Ace Trick - John Yeager
11. Breaking Pistol - John Yeager
11. Smart Money! - testimonial
11. A Great Book! - testimonial
12. Another Look at the Three & Half of Clubs - John Yeager
13. The Kellini File - Kellini of Norway
    13. Odd Candle
    15. Colour-Changing Wand
    15. Triple Colour-Changing Wand ...

The Magigram, Volume 9, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

1028 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 9, Number 1, September, 1976, 76 unnumbered pages - Starting Our 11th. Year
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. A Curious Anecdote from Capt. R.C.V. Ross
11. Safari Stateside - report by Ken de Courcy
14. Ian Adair - Ideas Associated
    • Different Notions for Two Super Effects
      • Insurance Policy Notion
      • Mickey Mouse's Camera Capers
15. Lucky Card and Any Date - Serge Kolychkine ...

The Magigram, Volume 12, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

856 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 12, Number 1, September, 1979, 80 unnumbered pages - New Series
2. advertisements
13. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
14. Routine for Cabinet of Canton - M.K. Francis
14. A Credit - testimonial
15. My Magic World - Edwin [Hooper]
22. Bouquets! - testimonials
23. Adair's Dove Column - Ian Adair
    • Clean Sweep - Jack Bridwell
    • Ian's Dove and Cage
24. Quick on the Draw - puzzle - Alan Ward
    • Swift Shift - puzzle ...

Here is a stunning ten-minute routine for the magician to use as an encore at the end of his or her regular act. The performer demonstrates with devastating correctness that he can read the collective minds of several spectators.

In a very informal and impromptu style, the magician offers to read the minds of the spectators. He asks the audience to think of a question, name, relationship, number, color, etc. They are asked only to THINK these thoughts. Without further ado, the performer proceeds to call spectators by name, telling them of the exact thoughts in their minds at the moment, answering...