Genii Volume 04 (Sep 1939 - Aug 1940)
by William W. Larsen

September 1939 - August 1940
Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians
William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher

403 pages

1. Genii - Volume 4, Number 1 - September 1939 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Maldo
5. Maldo - biographical notes
5. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
5. In This Issue - Contents
6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
7. The Inevitable Rabbit - Jon Kirby
8. "Vernon's" Spirit Slate Routine - Vernon Cook
8. Scattered Shots - L.O. Gunn
9. By Touch Alone - Harlan Tarbell
9. The Traveling Stamps - Loring Campbell
9. Handkerchief Restored - Caryl S. FLeming
10. Noting To DO - Paul Morris
10. Chambers' Ghost Tube - Lloyd Chambers
11. The L. W. Master Poker Deal - Wright and Larsen
11. Chicago Notes - George Troseth
11. In Memory [George Barth]
12. Repeat "Clippo" Routine - Bert Douglas
12. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
13. Of Tricks and Men - Being a Variety of Magical Ideas
    • Dr. E. G. Ervin - bill trick
    • T. Page Wright - mental effect
    • Fritz Braue - card trick
    • Orville W. Meyer - pipe trick
13. cartoon - Walt Kaeber
13. Ribbins - C.T.
14. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
    • Editorial
    • Wrinkles - Spencer Crilly
      • Book Test
    • Junior Guild Show Success - Spencer Crilly
    • Martin Levy Wins Trophy
    • A Clever Card Effect - Marvin (Marvin A. Levy)
    • Calling All Junior Magicians
    • Junior Magicians Meeting - Spencer Crilly
15. Silk Secrets - Harold Rice
    • Creating a Silk Act
15. Hoffman Centennial
15. Adage
16. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
16. Max and Skully - vent - Max Terhune
16. Kanter's Komments
17. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
    • Coastess to Coastess - Marie Therese Kaufman
    • Bagdette
    • Recipe Of The Month - Genii Brown Derby Special - John Wheeler
    • Magigals Picnic
18. Magic of the East - Max Holden
18. P.A.C.M. Mutterings - Bob Weill
18. The Little Magic Man - cartoon - Al-Fagaly
19. Programmes of Famous Magicians - Dr. R. V. Stone
    • Carter, The Great
19. Dr. Bridges, Owner of World's Largest Magic Book Collection, Dies
20. P.A.C.M.-I.A.M. Official Bulletins - Caryl S. Fleming
    • Expose & Ethics Committee
    • International Magic Day Committee
20. New York State Convention - Roy A. Dohs
21. P.A.C.M. Trophy Winners - San Francisco 1939
22. International News
    • "Magichatter" - Cedric
    • cartoon
    • News From Bombay, India - Jehangir
    • The Word Over - Charles Waller
23. Club Reports
    • Los Magicos Meeting - Rudy Miller
    • Pasadena Magician's Guild - Wm. H. McGee
    • Spokane Mystic Club - E. V. Klein
    • Val Nap Magic Circle
    • Oakland Magic Circle - Claude Burke
24. cartoon - Walt Kaeber
24. Foibles In Fable - Bob Weill
24. West Coast Men Feted - Mueller and Dethlefsen Entertained
25. One Man Board Of Review - A Review of Tricks and Magical Literature - Bob Weill
    • Improved Card in Balloon - Caroselli
    • Improved "Al 'n Nate" - Berg
    • "Markers" - Thayer
    • Impalement - Abbott
    • The Be-Deviled Egg - Abbott
    • Torn Newspaper to Bouquet - Holden
    • "All You Wish" - Hathaway
    • Frank Lane's Ideas No. 6
    • The Linking Ring, August
    • The Sphinx, August
    • Chap's Scrapbook, July
    • Chap's Scrapbook, August
    • The Jinx, no. 59, August
    • Funny Talk, July
    • The Tops, August
    • Davenport's Demon Telegraph, April-June
    • L. L. Ireland advertising

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33. Genii - Volume 4, Number 2 - October 1939 - 32 pages
33. Cover - Beatrice Houdini
37. Beatrice Houdini - biographical notes
37. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
37. In This Issue - Contents
38. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
39. The Master Club Illusion - Jon Kirby
40. The Cups and Balls - John Braun
41. A Simple Rope Restoration - Dr. Harlan Tarbell
41. Report of the Expose and Ethics Committee of the P.A.C.M.-I.A.M. - Hubert Brill
42. Twenty-Fifth Century Mental Test - Edw. Reese
42. Scatted Shots - L.O. Gunn
43. Presentation for the Pig Turns Round - Wm. W. Larsen
43. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
44. Remote Control - Hubert T. Brill
44. Magical Proverbs From the little black book - Kenneth Sheelor
45. Silk Secrets - Harold Rice
    • Selecting The Correct Silk Size
45. The Little Magic Man - cartoon - Al-Fagaly
46. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
    • Die Box Routine - Billy Pitts
    • Wrinkles - Spencer Crilly
      • The Floating Glass
47. Making "Modern Magic" Modern - Dariel Fitzkee
48. Magic of the East - Max Holden
48. Max Terhune & Skully - vent
48. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
49. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
    • Bagdette
    • Recipe Of The Month - Genii Gems - Wava Gilbertson
    • Women In Magic - Dorothy Jenkins
    • A Magic Bride
    • Magigals
50. A Letter From Europe - Dr. Van Dusen
50. "Magichatter" - Cedric
51. Los Magicos Legerdermain [sic] - Rudy Miller
52. Ribbins - C.T.
52. Chicago Notes - George Troseth
52. Kanter's Komments
53. The Seventh Annual Piff Paff Poof
53. cartoon - Walt Kaeber
53. Chicago Chatter - Jim Sherman
54. Pasadena Magicians' Guild - Wm. H. McGee, Jr.
54. New Jersey Magicians Society - Al Minder
54. Seattle News - Charles N. Smith
55. The Hit And Miss Parade - Bob Weill
    • The Knave and the Jeweler - Lane
    • Sympathetic 13
    • New Pencil and Peg Mystery - Thayer
    • Berg's Water Cups
    • Yogi Block and Ribbon Mystery - Chanin
    • Levante's Spectacular Production - Abbott
    • The Mike Passe - Holmes
    • The Linking Ring, September
    • The Sphinx, September
    • Te Tohunga, August - New Zealand Society of Magicians
    • The Dragon, August
    • The Jinx, September
    • Funny Talk, September
    • The Tops, September
    • The Goofus, September

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65. Genii - Volume 4, Number 3 - November 1939 - 40 pages including a four page insert
65. Cover - W. R. Walsh
69. Russ Walsh - biographical notes
69. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
69. In This Issue - Contents
70. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
71. With A Phone Book - Hubert T. Brill
72. Card Flight - Jon Kirby
73. The Little Star Prediction - Oscar Weigle, Jr.
74. Chink-A-Card - Judson Brown
74. Spirit Photography - Loring Campbell
75. The Card in Pocket Transposition - Page Wright & Wm. W. Larsen
75. The Return Match - Val Evans
75. Murder Mystery with Cards - Robert Gunther
76. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
    • Editorial
    • Wrinkles - Spencer Crilly
    • To A "Master" Mind - poem - Chalidenig
    • Birth of American Flag - Will Chetum
    • Guild Meeting - Pasadena Jr. Magicians - Spencer Crilly
77. Making "Modern Magic" Modern - Dariel Fitzkee
    • Chapter Two
78. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
78. Childhood Photo of a Well-Known Magician [Bert Kalmar]
78. Kanter's Komments
79. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
    • Magigals 1939
    • Bagdette
    • Women In Magic - Miss Suee Sen
    • Recipe Of The Month - Jessie Kalmar
    • Cazan
80. The New York State Conclave - Gordon W. Mattice
81. A Friend of Magic - Edward Saint
81. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
82. Ribbins - C.T.
82. Chicago Chatter - Jim Sherman
82. Scatted Shots - L.O. Gunn
83. In Memoria - Nate Leipzig - photo
84. Nate Leipzig - A Eulogy
85. "A Gallant Gentleman Has Passed On!"
83. Magic of the East - Max Holden
83. News from Blackstar Indian Magician
84. A Letter From Europe - Dr. Van Dusen - continued
84. Why Magicians Go Mad - Herman E. Krimmel
84. "Magichatter" - Cedric
85. News From Bombay, India - Jehangir
85. The Little Magic Man - cartoon - Al-Fagaly
85. Visitors From Singapore
86. Chicago Notes - George Troseth
86. Max Terhune & Skully - vent
86. Los Magicos Legerdermain [sic] - Rudy Miller
87. Northern California Comments - Robert J. Stull
87. Didja Ever? - Frank Stratton
87. Just Paragraphs - Herman L. Weber
88. Pictures Threaten Damaging Exposures - Caryl S. Fleming
88. Guild Show Success
89. Review in Rococo - Bob Weill
    • Fortune Telling Ball - Thayer
    • Haskell's Frying Pan - Thayer
    • The Arabian Bead Mystery - Kanter
    • Lu Brent's Torn and Restored Magazine Covers - Kanter
    • Comedy Rabbit - Kanter
    • Passe Passe Beer Cans - Ireland
    • Ireland's Button Trick - Ireland
    • Levante's Beautiful Plume - Abbott
    • Abbott's Rabbit Vanish - Abbott
    • Caroselli's Daub Shading Box - Abbott
    • Lane's Grandfather Trick - Abbott
    • De Luxe Egg Bag - Sterling
    • Hanson's Rice Bowls - Holden
    • Mr. and Mrs. Green - Holden
    • Yogi Block and Ribbon Trick - Chanin
    • Chinese Torn and Restored Newspaper - Chanin
    • Chap's Scrapbook, September
    • The Linking Ring, October
    • The Sphinx, October
    • The Tops, October
    • The Dragon, September
    • The Goofus, October
    • National Magic Co. Supplement No. 6
    • Silk King Studios Catalog No. 20

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101. Genii - Volume 4, Number 4 - December 1939 - 44 pages
101. Cover - Christmas Issue
105. Season Mood - biographical notes
105. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
105. In This Issue - Contents
106. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
107. The Penetrative Pips - Len J. Sewell
108. Mental Detection - Hubert Brill
109. "Four Tens Repeat" - R. M. Jamison
109. Daub-Olical Deceptions - Orville Meyer
110. Self-Working Effects - Julien J. Proskauer
     • A New Elimination Idea!
     • A Clock Dial Effect
111. The Vampire - Eddie Clever
     • Chapter One - Faust Explains
     • Chapter Two - The Vampire Walks
112. Of Tricks
     • card trick - George W. Pughe
     • shell game move - Paul Morris
112. My Magic Wand and I - poem - Arthur Milton Pope
112. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
113. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
     • Editorial
     • Some Magical Ideas - Dick Norwood
     • Pasadena Junior Magicians Guild Changes Name [Mystic Circle] - Spencer Crilly
     • The Ghost Camera - Jack Lohr
     • Dont's [sic] for Junior - cartoon - Walt Kaeber
     • Wrinkles - Spencer Crilly
       • Merry Christmas! A Christmas Trick
       • Slate Photography - A Spirit Slate Routine
114. Ribbins - C.T.
114. Oakland Magic Circle - Claude Burke
114. The Knights of Magic - Lew Dick
114. Pasadena Magicians Guild - Wm. H. McGee, Jr.
115. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
     • Bagdette
     • holiday rhyme
     • Magigals
     • Christmas Cakes
116. Detroit News - Harold Sterling
116. Northern California Comments - Robert J. Stull
116. Los Magicos Legerdermain [sic] - Rudy Miller
117. International News
     • "Magichatter" - Cedric
     • Impish Jottings - "Thorburn"
     • Resolution Unanimously Passed by the National Council Society of American Magicians - re: Nate Leipzig
118. Chicago Chatter - Jim Sherman
118. Max Terhune & Skully - vent
118. Scatted Shots - L.O. Gunn
119. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
119. Didja Ever? - Frank Stratton
119. Why Magicians Go Mad - Herman E. Krimmel
119. Kanter's Komments
120. Chicago Notes - George Troseth
120. Justo Hijo Jottings
120. Hands of Well Known Magicians [Al Caroselli]
120. Magic of the East - Max Holden
121. Revelations of a Reviewer - Bob Weill
     • Trial By Fire - Haenchen & Co.
     • Mysto-Mysto - Haenchen & Co.
     • Perfection Number Exchange - Kanter
     • Midget Pea Can - Kanter
     • Supreme Master Vanishing Alarm Clock - Marshall
     • Stick of Candy Changes to Salted Peanuts - Marshall
     • Complete Set of Magic Tables - Marshall
     • Tantalacto - Abbott
     • Animated Duck - Abbott
     • Nu-Koin Mystery - Lane
     • Cigarette Message - Lane
     • Three Royal Dukes - Thayer
     • Six for One Dollar - Thayer
     • Exhibition Card Fans - Goodlette Dodson
     • Eckham's Bargain Mindreading and Spirit Mysteries
     • The Dragon, October
     • The Tops, November
     • The Linking Ring, November
     • The Jinx, No. 61 through No. 67
     • Frank Lane's Funny Talk, October
     • Chap's Scrapbook, October
     • The Sphinx, November
122. advertising
124. Bagdad ... at Christmas Time
125. St. Louis News - Mardoni
125. Paul Cuttlow - obituary
125. Letter of Interest - Maldo

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145. Genii - Volume 4, Number 5 - January 1940 - 28 pages
145. Cover - McDonald Birch
149. McDonald Birch - biographical notes
149. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
149. In This Issue - Contents
150. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
151. The Problem of Presentation - T. Page Wright and William Larsen
152. Oriental Penetration Illusion - Rudy Roxo
153. Ten Questions - You Should Be Able To Answer
153. Practical Advice - Wm. W. Larsen
153. Pluckit - Orville W. Meyer
154. Superior Livestock Vanish - Jon Kirby
155. Note for the Vampire
155. The Vampire - Eddie Clever
     • Chapter Three - How It Came About
156. Jealous Deck - Grant Stuart
156. Utility Device - Dr. Victor M. Trask
156. In Memorium - Herman Alfred Schmidt - obituary
157. Making "Modern Magic" Modern - Dariel Fitzkee
     • Chapters IV-XVII, inclusive
158. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
     • Black and White Passe-Partout - The Nutt Club
     • Junior Magicians - re: Spencer Crilly
     • Editorial
159. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
     • "Wand"-ering Down Magic Lane - Rouclere Jr.
     • Women In Magic - Mabel Sperry Birch
     • Magigals
160. Scatted Shots - L.O. Gunn
160. Mr. Goes to Washington with Skully - vent
160. Detroit News - Harold Sterling
161. Magic of the East - Max Holden
161. cartoon - Walt Kaeber
161. Chicago Chatter - Jim Sherman
161. Answers to "Ten Questions"
162. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
162. "Do That Again" - review - Frank Stratton
162. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
163. Dope on Deception in Detroit - Rudy Roxo
163. Northern California Comments - Robert J. Stull
163. Los Magicos Meeting - Rudy Miller
163. Correction - Sterling ad in November
164. Chicago Notes - George Troseth
164. Kanter's Komments
164. The Knights of Magic - Lew Dick
164. Pasadena Magicians Guild - Bill McGee
165. Magic's Greatest Vice? - Grant Stuart
165. Didja Ever? - Frank Stratton
165. Ideas of Idle Moments - Lu Brent
     • Cut, Knotted and Restored
     • Three Card Monte Idea
166. As We Go to Press
166. The Little Magic Man - cartoon - Al-Fagaly
167. "Septemviri In One" - Bob Weill
     • Pop Silks - Sterling
     • J.C. Climax Envelope Mystery - Chanin
     • J.C. Visible Coin Vanish - Chanin
     • Silko Box - National Magic Co.
     • Linko - National Magic Co.
     • Headline Sensation - Abbott
     • Checko - Abbott
     • Chango Paco - Abbott
     • The Funny Hammer - Ireland
     • Hugard's Paper Tearing - Holden
     • The Magic Funnel - Holden
     • A Magician in the House - Sid Lorraine
     • Modern Magic Manual - Jean Hugard
     • Chap's Scrapbook, November
     • The Dragon, November
     • The Tops, December
     • The Jinx, No. 68
     • The Jinx, No. 70
     • The Jinx, No. 71
     • The Sphinx
     • The Magic Wand, December
     • The Linking Ring, December

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173. Genii - Volume 4, Number 6 - February 1940 - 32 pages
173. Cover - Julian Boehm
177. Julian V. Boehm - biographical notes
177. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
177. In This Issue - Contents
178. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
179. Sponge Ball Routine - Bill McCaffery
180. Creation - Rudy Roxo
181. Ten Questions - Frank Stratton
181. Just Paragraphs - Herman L. Weber
181. Los Magicos Legerdermain [sic] - Rudy Miller
182. Comedy Rabbit Box - Jon Kirby
183. News Flash - re: Frank Pickard
183. Do As I Do - Orville Meyer
183. Hands Above the Table - Sid Fleischman
184. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
     • Editorial
     • Solid Through Solid - Stewart Grant
     • My Pet Club Trick - Billy Pitts
     • Wrinkles - Spencer Crilly
       • Midget Doll House Production
185. This Is Magic - Hubert Brill
185. The Little Magic Man - cartoon - Al-Fagaly
186. Chaps Corner - Frank Chapman
186. A Magician You Should Know - re: Don Sweet
186. cartoon - Lawless
186. Ribbins - C.T.
187. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
     • Bagdette
     • Tricks With Food - Frances Bowen
     • "Wand"-ering Down Magic Lane - Rouclere Jr.
     • Magigals
188. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
188. Detroit News - Harold Sterling
188. Answers to "Ten Questions"
188. Scatted Shots - L.O. Gunn
189. Twin City News - Loring Campbell
189. cartoon - Lawless
189. Kanter's Komments
190. Dope on Deception in Detroit - Rudy Roxo
190. Northern California Comments - Robert J. Stull
190. New Year Party of P.M.C. - a Huge Success
191. Just A Gag - Max & Skully
191. Chicago Notes - George Troseth
192. Chicago Chatter - Jim Sherman
192. Max Terhune & Skully at Appommattox [sic], Virginia- vent
192. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
193. San Diego Invites You!
193. S.A.M. Ladies' Night - Max Holden
194. Magic of the East - Max Holden
194. Pasadena Magicians Guild - Bill McGee
194. Knights of Magic - Lew Dick
195. International News
     • "Magichatter" - Cedric
     • Sawing a Woman in Half - William Hyer
195. Letters of the Month
     • Cedric
     • Bud Spraker
195. Book Reviews - Bob Weill
     • Bill Larsen's Choice of the Best Items Advertised in 1939 - list only
     • J.C. Grand Finale - Jack Chanin
     • Grant's 50 Crazy Card Stunts
     • Tips on Bill in Cigarette
     • Exhibition Card Fans
     • Entertaining Children with Magic
     • Funny Talk, December
     • Chap's Scrapbook, December
     • The Dragon, December
     • The Tohunga, November
     • The Sphinx, January
     • Tops, January
     • The Linking Ring, January

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205. Genii - Volume 4, Number 7 - March 1940 - 32 pages
205. Cover - Carl W. Jones
209. Carl W. Jones - biographical notes
209. In Appreciation
209. In This Issue - Contents
210. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
211. Together Again - R. C. Duff
211. Flash! - re: Hull's Double Blank deck & Zufall memorization system
212. Another Ink Mystery - Len J. Sewell
212. Just Paragraphs - Herman L. Weber
213. Of Tricks and Men - William Larsen
     • Dr. Harlan Tarbell - card force
     • Frank Stratton - writing on the arm
     • J. Mark Hall - card houlette
     • Irving Joslyn - tea cart as nite club table
     • Paul Morris - Miser's Dream
     • William Paul Bricker - walking through a ribbon patter
     • Richard N. Lee - early Squash idea
     • Louis Haley - trick using fruit
     • Charles Waller - Miser's Dream
214. A Few Tricks and Ideas - U. F. Grant
214. Vase Oriental - Ed Reese
214. Introductory Patter for the Linking Rings - Dr. Victor Trask
215. Helpful Hints for the Amateur Magician - "How Bad Ami" (Blair Gilbert)
215. Weber's Color Changing Wand - Herman Weber
215. The Mindreading Pencils - Loring Campbell
216. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
     • Editorial
     • Club Report - Spencer Crilly
     • Cube and Marble - Stewart Grant
     • The Phantom Spots - Bill Sanborn
217. Dariel Fitzkee and His Show - review of International Magicians in Action - Wm. W. Larsen
218. Chaps Corner - Frank Chapman
218. Ten Questions - You Should Be Able To Answer - Frank Stratton
218. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
219. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
     • Magigals
     • Patter For a Prestidigitette for the Glass Penetration - Carolyn Trask
     • In Memory - Dorothy McGee
     • An Ancient Recipe of Womans Creation - Lenn Gunn
     • Recipe Of The Month
       • Sweet Chocolate Cookies - Mrs. Carl Heilbron
       • Tuna Casserole
220. Broadcast, K.E.C.A., January 25, 1940
221. Scatted Shots - L.O. Gunn
222. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
222. "... and a Pack of Cards" [Jack Merlin] A Review - Frank Stratton
222. Detroit News - Harold Sterling
223. Dates Set For P.A.C.M. Convention - Carl Heilbron
223. Answers to "Ten Questions"
223. The Little Magic Man - cartoon - Al-Fagaly
223. Announcing the Leaders - of the Subscription Contest
224. Chicago Notes - George Troseth
224. Knights of Magic - Lew Dick
224. Kanter's Komments
225. Magic of the East - Max Holden
225. Max Terhune & Skully at the Hermitage - vent
225. Ribbins - C.T.
226. P.A.C.M.-I.A.M. Official News
226. Northern California Comments - Robert J. Stull
226. Seattle News - Charles N. Smith
227. Chicago Chatter - Jim Sherman
227. Didja Ever - Frank Stratton
227. New Contest - carton caption
228. Los Magicos Legerdemain - Rudy Miller

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237. Genii - Volume 4, Number 8 - April 1940 - 32 pages
237. Cover - R. Anderson
241. Robert C. Anderson - biographical notes
241. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
241. In This Issue - Contents
242. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
243. Aunt Martha's Thimble - Page Wright and William W. Larsen
     • Addenda
246. UI.B.M. Election
247. Card Thru Silk - Grant Stuart
247. An Amazing 'Interlude' - Dr. Ervin
247. Anent Clippo - Richard N. Lee
247. 10 Questions - Frank Stratton
247. Just Paragraphs - Herman L. Weber
247. Did You Know That [re: Gerald Kaufman]
248. Numerology - Victor Conrad
249. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
     • Editorial
     • Magique Club Report - Spencer Crilly
     • Magical Ingredients - Billy Pitts
     • Magic Squares - Gustaf Ayer
     • "The Conjurii" - Dick Wilcox
     • Wrinkles - Spencer Crilly
250. "Scholarship in Legerdemain" - John Booth
251. Swinging the Stick - Bob Weill
251. A Letter From Egypt
252. Old Lace And Johdpurs [sic] - Another Faust Adventure - Eddie Clever
253. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
     • House Party Mystery - Dolores Dostie
     • Did You Know That [re: Joan Brandon]
     • Bagdette
     • Magigals
     • Recipe Of The Month - Cheese Sandwich Spread - Maude Terhune
     • "Wand"-ering Down Magic Lane - Rouclere Jr.
254. Magic of the East - Max Holden
254. The Magic Circle - Ernest Castro
254. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
255. Chicago Chatter - Jim Sherman
255. Max and Skully at Key West, Fla. - vent - Max Terhune
255. SAINTly Thots and IMPressions - E.S.
255. [cartoon] Title Contest Winners
256. Kanter's Komments
256. Portland Presidigitations [sic] - Hugh Riley
256. Seattle Election
256. Did You Know That [re: John Booth]
256. Detroit News - Harold Sterling
257. Chaps Corner - Frank Chapman
257. Northern California Comments - Bob Stull
257. Los Magicos Legerdrmain - Rudy Miller
258. Chicago Notes - Les Sholty
258. News from Poona, India - Dr. K. B. Lele
258. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
259. Reveal Plans of I.B.M. Convention - Donald Hendricks
259. P.A.C.M. 1940 Convention Committee
259. P.A.C.M. Convention News - Carl H. Heilbron
260. Ribbins - C.T.
260. A Banner Event at the Society of Minnesota Magicians - Harry Bjorklund
261. Answers to "Ten Questions"

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269. Genii - Volume 4, Number 9 - May 1940 - 32 pages
269. Cover - Julien J. Proskauer
273. Julien J. Proskauer - biographical notes
273. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
273. In This Issue - Contents
274. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
275. The Card In The Balloon - And Its Presentation
277. The Sympathetic Candle - Len J. Sewell
278. Vernon's Card in Wallet - Vernon Cook
278. Didja Ever - Frank Stratton
279. A Subtle Effect - Julien J. Proskauer
279. Open Letter - Dr. Ervin
280. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
     • Editorial
     • Cups and Balls Routine - Bob Swanson
     • Pocket Silks - Donald McEwan
281. "Magic Mystery to Many Masons" - Carroll Shuff
281. I.M.P.S. [Independent Magical Performers of Sydney] Notes - Thorburn C. Snape
282. Chaps Corner - Frank Chapman
282. Society of Detroit Magicians
282. Scatted Shots - L.O. Gunn
283. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
     • Bagdette
     • Magigals
     • Women In Magic
     • Recipe Of The Month - Silver Cake - Mrs. Vernon Cook
283. Did You Know That - bits of news
284. Kanter's Komments
248. Northern California Comments - Robert J. Stull
284. Ribbins - C.T.
284. Mystic 27 Election
285. Magic of the East - Max Holden
285. Padding the Cell - Bob Weill
286. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
286. Max & Skully - vent - Max Terhune
286. Detroit News - Harold Sterling
287. Chicago Notes - George Troseth
287. Seattle News - Charles N. Smith
287. Pasadena Magicians Guild - Bill McGee
287. Sid Fleishman tells us
288. Los Magicos Legerdemain - Rudy Miller
288. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
289. Chicago Chatter - Jim Sherman
289. New Contest - cartoon title
290. I.B.M. Convention Sho's - Donald Hendricks
290. S.A.M. Conference
290. P.A.C.M. Convention News - Carl H. Heilbron
291. Did You Know That - bits of news

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301. Genii - Volume 4, Number 10 - June 1940 - 32 pages
301. Cover - Donald Hendricks
305. Donald Hendricks - biographical notes
305. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
305. In This Issue - Contents
306. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
307. Routine For The Firecracker Trick - Bob Weill
308. Of Tricks And Men - William Larsen
     • Frank Stratton - paper tree as firecracker
     • T. Page Wright & William Larsen - routine for Petrie-Lewis Firecracker
     • Senor Maldo - egg stunt
     • Victor M. Trask - rising cards houlette
     • Ralph Gallenger - Pope wand levitation
     • John Joslyn - patter for Al Baker's Cherchez La Femme
     • suggestion for a dealer to make a bowl for Wintertime In China
309. The Triple Surprise Speller - William W. Larsen & T. Page Wright
310. The Black and White Poodle Illusion - Len J. Sewell
310. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
311. "Famous Fantastic Fiction" - Vernon Cook
312. Cosmopolitan Magazine Test - William & Geraldine Larsen
312. Psychomatch - W.W.L.
313. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
     • Editorial
     • Master Card Trick - Bob Steiner
     • Magique - Spencer Crilly
     • What Should the Junior Magician Buy - Billy Larsen, Jr.
314. Chaps Corner - Frank Chapman
314. Los Magicos Legerdemain - Rudy Miller
314. Scatted Shots - L.O. Gunn
315. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
     • We're For Star Spangled Magic - Francis Vandevier
     • Recipe Of The Month - Helen E. Tickard (Mrs. Fred)
       • Omelette
       • Tuna - Mushroom Sauce
     • Magigals
     • "Wand"-ering Down Magic Lane - Rouclere Jr.
316. Chicago Notes - George Troseth
316. Max & Skully - vent - Max Terhune
316. Seattle News - Charles N. Smith
317. Kanter's Komments
317. Northern California Comments - Robert J. Stull
317. Chicago Chatter - Jim Sherman
317. Again We Say - Watch Examples You Set for Children
318. Magic of the East - Max Holden
318. Beating It Out - Bob Weill
319. Shame On You, Mr. Alden I. Dillenback!
320. Convention News
     • S.A.M. Chicago Conference
     • The Gathering of the Magi - poem - Willard S. Smith
     • I.B.M. - Donald Hendricks
321. P.C.A.M. - July 21-22-23-24-25
     • P.C.A.M. Convention News - Carl H. Heilbron
     • The Magic Show at San Diego - Claude Burke
     • In Memoriam - Charles Wesley Fait
     • Notice from PCAM Secretary
322. The Book Of Modern Puzzles [Gerald Lynton Kaufman] - review - Dr. Leo Levi
322. Mystery Magazines

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333. Genii - Volume 4, Number 11 - July 1940 - 36 pages
333. Cover - Carl H. Heilbron
337. Carl H. Heilbron - biographical notes
337. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
337. In This Issue - Contents
338. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
339. Signs Of The Zodiac - Frank Stratton & William Larsen
340. Traffic Lights - Dr. Raymond Beebe
341. Calendared Thoughts - Wm. Larsen
341. Didja Ever - Frank Stratton
342. Multi-Mentality - Orville Meyer
342. Ghost Rap Projector - Edward Saint
343. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
     • Editorial
     • Magique - Spencer Crilly
     • Robert Stenner
     • A Penetration Trick - Robert Schroter
344. Fu Manchu - Carl Jones
346. Chicago Chatter - Jim Sherman
346. One The Beat! - Bob Weill
347. Magic of the East - Max Holden
347. Los Angeles Society of Magicians - Arthur Valli
347. Ribbins - C.T.
348. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
348. New Haven Magic Club Honors Charles Larson - Vynn Boyar
348. Scatted Shots - L.O. Gunn
349. Northern California Comments - Robert J. Stull
349. Max & Skully - vent - Max Terhune & Skully
349. Kanter's Komments
350. Los Magicos Legerdemain - Rudy Miller
350. Spokane Magic Club - E. V. Klein
350. Trikartoons - Tom S. Lawless
350. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
351. International News
     • "Magic Chatter" - Cedric
     • The Society of Indian Magicians - Reports News From Bombay (India) - Jehangir
     • A Letter From Cedric
352. Convention News
     • S.A.M. - June 14-15-16 - Chicago Notes - George Troseth
     • I.B.M. - June 19-21-21 - Davenport Notes - Bob Weill
354. Highlights of the 1940 PCAM Convention - Carl H. Heilbron
355. More Magic Shows at San Diego - Claude Burke
355. Seattle Invites You - M. C. Hickerson
356. Chaps Corner - Frank Chapman
356. Gwynne Party

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369. Genii - Volume 4, Number 12 - August 1940 - 32 pages
369. Cover - J. Elder Blackledge
371. J. Elder Blackledge - biographical notes
371. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
371. Index - Contents
372. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
373. The Rod And Rings - A Self Contained Version - Dr. E.G. Ervin
373. The Heptagons
374. Ideas For Illusionists - William W. Larsen
374. The Sun and Moon Trick - Loring Campbell
375. Seemingly Impossible - T. Page Wright
376. Classified Ad Test - William W. Larsen
376. The Society of India - Jehangir
377. Of Tricks And Men
     • Dr. Victor Trask - Al Baker's salt vanish
     • Lou Little - salt reappearance
     • Frank Stratton - dice for Grandmother's Necklace
     • Ralph Gallinger - patter for Grandmother's Necklace
     • R. M. Jamison - Clippo
     • Caryl S. Fleming - horoscope pocket index
     • combination effect - Karson's Slicko, Val Evan's glass penetration & Rod through glass
     • Herman L. Weber - gaffed chair
     • Orville Meyer - coin in nest of boxes idea
     • Roland Hamblen - card trick
378. Genii Juniors - A Page For Junior Magicians (Under Sixteen Years Of Age) - Billy Larsen, Jr., editor
     • Editorial
     • Robert Schroeter
     • Presentation Ideas for Die Box - Robert Schroeter
     • "Card-To-Wallet" - Spencer Crilly
379. "I Know What's Wrong With Magic!" - Walter M. Pratt
380. From Wisconsin - Walter The Magician
380. Los Magicos Legerdemain - Rudy Miller
380. Did'ja Ever - Frank Stratton
381. Paging the Ladies - Geraldine Conrad
     • Editorial
     • Magigals
     • Recipes Of The Month
       • Genii Pineapple Fluff - Orra Dillinger
       • Recipe for Cheesecake - Blanche Nathan
382. Connecticut Conjuring - Vynn Boyar
382. Chicago Notes - George Troseth
382. Kanter's Komments
383. The Letter Edged In Black - Bob Weill
383. Seattle in 1940 - M. C. Hickerson
383. Night Club Buzz Saw Illusion - Bill Larsen
383. Ribbins - C.T.
384. P.C.A.M. Convention News
387. Convention Highlights - pictures
388. Eight Annual Piff Paff Poof - Bob Weill
389. Magic of the East - Max Holden
389. Detroit News - Harold Sterling
389. Scatted Shots - L.O. Gunn
390. Open Letter - Edward Saint
390. Physical Phenomena - San Francisco, California, 1898
390. Anent The Ghost Rap Projector - W. W. Larsen
391. Pasadena Magicians Guild - Bill McGee
391. In Memory - Will T. Morris
391. Genii-Midwest Contest for Effects With Alphabet Cards
391. Winners of [cartoon] Title Contest
392. Chaps Corner - Frank Chapman
392. Max Terhune & Skully - vent
392. Magiministers - Rev. Gordon W. Mattice
393. Bagdad
394. Northern California Comments - Robert J. Stull
395. As We Go To Press

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