Club 71: 1995
by Geoff Maltby

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Issue 74

• Members Write. Your chance to have your say about anything on the magic scene.
• Problem children. Part 7 of Walt Lees series on the entertainment of children.
• Ring the Bell: New cabaret item from Jim Breedon
• Variations on a theme by Katherine, including the cig through jacket.
• The oh so simple nudist packet by Philip Sweeting
• Phil Goldstein with a variation on a Peter Duffie effect.
• Simon Lovell with a letter from America
• News and reviews in and around the studio conducted by Geoff
• David Copperfield at Earls Court London - Ali Cardabra reviews the show
• Al Smith discusses 'Doing it by the book'
• Subscription information
• This years winners of the prize competition
• Basic card sleights. This month we discuss aspects of Card Forcing
• Part one of an exciting new series of Punch and Judy by Prof. Glyn Edwards
• Brand new competition is announced - with prizes. Your chance to become rich & famous
• 'You Dirty Rat' mental line taken by Mike Hopley

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Issue 75

• So you want to be a Children's Entertainer by Walt Lees. Part 10 - Choosing & Using Assistants.
• Dont you hate it when they say....? The amusing, and philosophical musings of Malcolm Yaffe.
• The Phantom of the forehead. Clever new card magic from Steve Jones.
• Gypsey Diary. Ingenious mentalism from Arun Bonerjee (India).
• Subscription Information and details
• Ali Cardabra. Silk through Table.
• News & Reviews in and around the studio conducted by Geoff
• Punch & Judy part 2 by Prof Glyn Edwards.
• Unclassified ads. Your place to buy sell or swop
• The Phantom at the lecture. Al Smith
• Basic Card sleights. This month we consider the Magician's Choice.
• Threaded Needles. Another devilish confection from resident genius, Barrie Richardson.
• Subscription roundup
• Pleasures to come. What to look forward to in the next issue.

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Issue 76

• Flushed with Success by Robert Gardener
• Subscription Information How to keep it coming
• So you want to be a Children's Entertainer? More on the subject of Assistants
• Little Mouse by Steve Jones for the very young
• Where's the catch? by Graham S. Clarke
• Letters to the Editor. Your chance to have your say - Bouquets and Brickbats equally welcome.
• Clowning Around for Children by Keith Downes
• Monge Shuffle Card Revelation by Werner Miller
• 1995 Queen Elizabeth 2 Magic Cruise reviewed by Aidan Heritage
• Simon Says. Simon has recently had a car accident and recounts the detail and its effect on his philosophy
• News & Reviews. Geoff keeps you up to date with the very latest from the Studio and on board Queen Elizabeth 2!
• Ghost Weld by Ali Cardabra
• Time Will Tell - clever card magic from Ron Escott
• Barrie Richardson with 'The Mentalist's Watch'
• Competition details - How to become modestly Rich & slightly Famous!
• P&J by Prof. Glyn Edwards with the low down on the Swazzle
• Al Smith muses from his window on the subject of formulas
• Basic Card Technique continues with Psychological forces.

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Issue 77

• How to be a Kids' Entertainer Part 12. An important series by Walt Lees
• Basic Card Technique. This month we discuss 'Positional Forces'.
• WalleTranspo - Further original card magic from the prolific Phil Goldstein
• Competition. Your chance to be rich and famous!
• Punch & Judy Part 4 by Prof. Glyn Edwards.
• Club Subscription information. How to maintain the flow of issues!
• News & Reviews in and around the studio
• Trevor Lewis with a clever new presentation for the Brema nut
• New For Old - FAT CHANCE by Ali Cardabra
• The Back Window. Interesting thoughts and musings from Al Smith
• Two Sided Thought Transmission Knockout mentalism by Barrie Richardson
• Letters. Your turn to have your say.
• The Cards Never Lie. Strong & visual card magic suitable for table hopping!

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Issue 78

• Mt. Kenya Paradox. Original Card Mentalism from resident genius Barrie Richardson.
• So you want to bo a Children's Entertainer. This series by Walt Lees continues by discussing the points to consider regarding the length of your show.
• The Crooked Deck and some very clever uses by Steve Jones.
• Letters: Your chance to dish out the Bouquets and Brickbats
• News & Reviews in and around the Studio with Geoff Maltby
• Simon Says: The Lovell Lemming is on the mend and continues his column
• Web Wizardry: There is a lot of magic out there on the Information Superhighway. Are you connected?
• Al Smith muses If only we could train Magicians to behave like laymen.
• Successful Punch and Judy. Professor Glyn Edwards considers the practicalities back-stage.
• Magic In The Comedy Clubs. Professional Keith Fields tells all.
• Basic Card Sleights & Techniques: The series continues as we discuss positional forces.
• Competition: How you can enter and be in line for fame and fabulous prizes!

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Issue 79

• PART 14 of the way to be a Professional children's entertainer.
• ROSE OPENER Steve Jones clever Ribbon to rose.
• MAGIC IN THE COMEDY CLUBS. The second in Keith Field's series.
• COMPETITION. Your chance to be rich and famous beyond your wildest dreams!
• THREE PILES REPEAT - Brand new fooler from Kennedy Smith.
• PUNCH & JUDY. Part 6 in this popular series
• NEW & REVIEWS in and around the studio with Geoff
• SIMON SAYS - Special Christmas article from our very own recovering Lemming.
• BASIC CARD SLEIGHTS - continues with Fred Robinson's Force
• THE IMPOSSIBLE KNOT. A non mental effect from our resident guru, Barrie Richardson
• LETTERS. Your chance to have your say, be it comment, bouquet or brickbat.
• THE FACELESS MAGICIAN. Dr. Rodney King and an aspect of body language of extreme value and importance to the performing magician
• CARDS IN CLOSE-UP MAGIC by Peter Blanchard
• TREASURE ISLAND - a just chance routine for children from Keith Downs

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