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The Magic Menu was the brain child of Jim Sisti and began publication with the September/October 1990 issue. It appeared for 11 years and was discontinued. In 2009 Jim Sisti revived The Magic Menu, but only four more issues appeared until it was closed down for good.

The Magic Menu was the only periodical dedicated to performing magic at restaurants, bars and other night spots.

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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu (1990 - 2010) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of all volumes 1-12. It covers the entire lifetime of The Magic Menu from the first issue to the last issues of volume 12.

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Magic Menu volumes 6-10 (Sep 1995 - Aug 2000) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of volumes 6-10, issues 31 - 60.

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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volumes 1-5 (Sep 1990 - Aug 1995) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of volumes 1-5, issues 1 - 30.

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Magic Menu volume 11 (2002) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 61 - 64.


  • Front Desk
  • Alain Nu: Mystery Expert by Dave Shepherd
  • The Personal Touch by Jim Sisti
  • Against Originality in Magic by Whit Haydn
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • Nuts and Bolts by Andrew J. Pinard
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • Virtual Magic by Richard Robinson
  • Reviews
    • "Andrew's Ultra Smoke 2000" by Mark Zacharia
  • Autograph Collection by Andrew J. Pinard

  • Front Desk
  • From A Corporate Viewpoint by Robert W. Bengel
  • In the Tradeshow Trenches by Paul Green
  • Thin Air: Doubly Mystifying by Dave Shepherd
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green ...
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 10 (Sep 1999 - Aug 2000) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 55 - 60.


  • Changing Performance Modes by Jim Sisti
  • My Turn by Jim Sisti
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
  • Reviews
    • "Intercept" by Harvey Berg
    • "Well Done: Cooking with Lee Asher" by Lee Asher
  • Postique by David Harkey
  • Tailwind by David Harkey
  • Spaz by David Harkey
  • The Acer File: The Huot/Duperre Control by Michel Huot and Steve Duperre
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green

  • Having An Old Friend For Dinner by Hannibal
  • Reviews
    • "Joshua Jay's Magic Atlas" by Joshua Jay
    • "Destiny, Chance and Free Will" by Allan Zola Kronzek ...
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 9 (Sep 1998 - Aug 1999) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 49 - 54.


  • Professionalism by Kirk Charles
  • The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • Reviews
    • "The Golden Shells" by Whit Haydn and Chef Anton
    • "Very, Very Close 1-3" and "Too Close!" by Michael Close
    • "Three Pieces of Silver" by Rune Klan
  • The Business Card and Rubber Band Trick by Kirk Charles
  • The Cat's Card Trick by Kirk Charles
  • Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
  • The Acer File: Ripped Torn by L'il John
  • Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
  • Ask The Only by Al The Only

  • The One and Only by Chris Hampton
  • Soul...
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 8 (Sep 1997 - Aug 1998) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 43 - 48.


  • An Inner-View (Interview) with Jim Ryan by Tom Mullica
  • Jim Ryan a Biographical Sketch by Jim Sisti
  • The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
  • Ask The Only by Al The Only
  • Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
  • Reviews
  • The Magic of Jim Ryan by Phil Willmarth
  • Almost Impromptu Solid Ghost by Jim Ryan
  • The Broken and Restored Match by Jim Ryan
  • Cathy's Screwy Finger Bit by Jim Ryan
  • Good Night, George by Jim Ryan
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

  • A Gift From Me to You by Paul Green
  • The Financial...
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Magic Menu volume 7 (Sep 1996 - Aug 1997) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 37 - 42.


  • Our First All-Trick Issue by Jim Sisti
  • Four Ace Me Not by Richard Sanders
  • The Card Warp Get-Ready by David Acer
  • A Match by Any Other Name... by Jay Sankey
  • Brilliant! by Brian Glow
  • Intangibill by David Acer
  • Vicious Circle by Phil Matlin

  • Venue by Michael Close
  • The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
  • The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
  • My Turn by Jim Sisti
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • Reviews
    • "The Web" by Jim Pace
    • "Warm Fuzzies Up Close" by Mark Strivings
    • "Twisting History" by Larry Moss
    • "The Video Encyclopedia of Card Sleights 4-6" by Daryl
  • The MC Spread Double Lift by Michael Close
  • Out of U and...
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Magic Menu volume 6 (Sep 1995 - Aug 1996) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 31 - 36.


A Special Jay Sankey issue.
  • Here's Sankey by David Acer
  • The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
  • John's Column by John Fareed
  • Ask the Only by Al The Only
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • Reviews
    • "Cardian Angel" by Paul Harris and Mike Maxwell
    • "Miller's Dice" by Paul Green
    • "The Vest" by Eddie Raymond
    • "Card Compulsion" by Peter Duffie
    • "The Art of Card Manipulation 1-3" by Jeff McBride
    • "Cabaret Connivery" by Dan Garrett
  • Creamed by Jay Sankey
  • Free Choice? by Jay Sankey and David Acer
  • Sugar Rush by Jay Sankey
  • My Turn by Jim Sisti
  • The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

  • Bar Magic My Way by Jim Artle
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green ...
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Magic Menu volume 5 (Sep 1994 - Aug 1995) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 25 - 30.


  • David Acer: Funny in the Head
  • An Amusing (though disgusting) Anecdote by David Acer
  • At the Bar with Ray Mertz
  • In The Trenches with Paul Green
  • Straight Lines - Don't Go Round Corners by Simon Lovell
  • Ask the Only by Al The Only
  • David Acer's Top-10 List of Clowns That Just Aren't Getting Any Work
  • Reviews
    • "New-Wave Prediction" by Bob King
    • "The Candy Kiss Machine" by Scotty York
    • "On Foot" by Richard Sanders and Patrick Reymond
    • "This One, That 1" by Mark Leveridge
    • "The Anniversary Waltz" by Christopher Carter with William H. "Doc" Eason
    • "Workers 4" by Michael Close
    • "Strong Magic"...
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 4 (Sep 1993 - Aug 1994) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 19 - 24.


  • Confessions of a Restaurant Actor by Bill Brunelle
  • Magic Menu Forum Debuts on Computer Bulletin Board
  • In the Trenches by Paul Green
  • Survey Results (part 2) by Al The Only
  • Ask The Only by Al the Only
  • Secret Support by Stuart Bowie
  • Frank Garcia 1928 - 1993
  • Reviews
    • "Pen Through Anything" by John Cornelius
    • "Hot Crossed Ones" by Dan Harlan
    • "Helping Hand" by Jeff Caudell and Joe Boone
    • "The Bar Cup" by Jerry Camaro
    • "Plucking Money off the Magic Tree" by Rick Wagner
    • "Epilogue" by Karl Fulves
    • "The Card Artistry of Dan Fleshman" by Dan Fleshman
  • Signature Transpo by Tom Ladshaw ...
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 3 (Sep 1992 - Aug 1993) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 13 - 18.


  • Who Are We Fooling? by Kirk Charles
  • The Walk-Around Formula by Johnny Ace Palmer
  • Dai Vernon 1894 - 1992
  • English Money vs. The U.S. Magician by Gary Ward
  • Ask the Only by Al the Only
  • At the Bar with Ray Mertz
  • Reviews
    • "Invisible Thread Reel" by James B. George
    • "Hot Dog!" by Nick Trost and Patrick Reymond
    • "Kickback Monte" by Keith Bennett
    • "Show-Time at the Tom Foolery" by Richard Kaufman
    • "Corporate Presentations" by Leo Behnke
    • "More Commercial Magic - The J.C. Wagner Video Vol. II" by J.C. Wagner
  • Two Signed Card Transposition by Dennis Carroll
  • Sensory Deception by...
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 2 (Sep 1991 - Aug 1992) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 7 - 12.


  • Making Your Personal Mark by Jim Sisti
  • At the Bar with Ray Mertz
  • The Antagonistic Audience Member by Scott Wells
  • Ask the Only by Al the Only
  • The Business of Bits by Mark Leveridge
  • Reviews
    • "The Complete Works of Shake-Sphere" by Neal Prete
    • "Utopia Card Fram" by Mark Leveridge
    • "Top Drop" by Shigeo Futagawa
    • "Close-Up Connivery" by Dan Garrett
    • "Card to Wallet - the Book" by Jerry Mentzer
    • "Challenge Magic!" by Richard Osterlind
    • "How to Master Booking Shows over the Phone" by Bill Hall
  • Walk-Around Malini Egg Bag by Dan Tong
  • Cheap Labour by David Acer
  • Behind Bars by Chris Hurlbert ...
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 1 (Sep 1990 - Aug 1991) by Jim Sisti

This is a compilation of issues 1 - 6.


  • Welcome
  • Editorial
  • Taking Tips: The Pros and Cons
  • Handling Unruly Spectators
  • Books: The Essential Library for the Working Pro
  • Reviews
    • "Close Up Illusions" by Gary Ouellet
    • "Aspen Bar Magic"
    • "Impossibilia" by John Bannon
    • "Misled" by Tim Wenk
    • "Dollar Monte" by Kennedy
    • "Hollyweird" by Christopher
  • Transmutation by Jim Sisti
  • Picks a Card by Chris Hurlbert and Neal Prete
  • Behind Bars

  • Why Does a Restaurant Need a Magician?
  • Editorial
  • Restaurant Magic for Children
  • The Best Videos for Working Pros
  • Reviews
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 11, number 64 (autumn 2002) by Jim Sisti
  • Front Desk
  • What's In A Name? by Jim Sisti
  • Baggage by Alain Nu
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • Virtual Magic by Richard Robinson
  • Real-World Marketing by Scott Davis
  • Reviews
    • "In The Trenches"
    • "Out of Syzygy"
  • Lost and Found by David Acer: Bert Allerton's The Close-Up Magician
  • Poor Man's Nest of Boxes by Andrew J. Pinard
  • Torn With A Twist by Jim Sisti
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 11, number 63 (summer 2002) by Jim Sisti
  • Front Desk
  • Escaping the Mailbag
  • Knocking Opportunity by Andrew J. Pinard
  • Stalking The High School Senior In Its Lair by Jim Sisti
  • Magic in Aisle Nine by Phil Smith
  • Thinking Differently: David Parr on Theatrical Close-Up by Dave Shepherd
  • Reviews
    • "The School for Scoundrels' Street Shells"
    • "Final Exam" by Harvey Berg
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • Nuts and Bolts by Andrew J. Pinard
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • Virtual Magic by Richard Robinson
  • Lost and Found by David Acer: Early Marlo
  • The Kiss Trick by Shaun Robison
  • Spots-A-Poppin by Shaun Robison
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 11, number 62 (spring 2002) by Jim Sisti
  • Front Desk
  • From A Corporate Viewpoint by Robert W. Bengel
  • In the Tradeshow Trenches by Paul Green
  • Thin Air: Doubly Mystifying by Dave Shepherd
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • Virtual Magic by Richard Robinson
  • Reviews
    • "Magic for Humans, Richard Sander's Visi-bill"
  • Lost and Found by David Acer: Early Vernon
  • The Thin Air Split Deck Routine by Mark Phillips and Karen Beriss
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Magic Menu volume 11, number 61 (winter 2002) by Jim Sisti
  • Front Desk
  • Alain Nu: Mystery Expert by Dave Shepherd
  • The Personal Touch by Jim Sisti
  • Against Originality in Magic by Whit Haydn
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • Nuts and Bolts by Andrew J. Pinard
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • Virtual Magic by Richard Robinson
  • Reviews
    • "Andrew's Ultra Smoke 2000" by Mark Zacharia
  • Autograph Collection by Andrew J. Pinard
12 pages
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 10, number 60 (Jul - Aug 2000) by Jim Sisti
  • The Magic Cellar Saloon by Martin Lewis
  • Cheap Cup by Martin Lewis
  • The Card Player's Nightmare by Martin Lewis
  • A Musical Monologue by Eric Lewis
  • Reviews
    • "Proline Close-Up Wand" by Shamrock Magic and Collectibles
    • "Close-Up Show-Timer" by Kindred Arts
    • "Roy Johnson's S.U.M. Deck" by Casino Magic
    • "The Strolling Magician" by Carl Andrews
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • My Turn by Jim Sisti
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Magic Menu volume 10, number 59 (May - Jun 2000) by Jim Sisti
  • Don Alan: Circling the Wagons by Jon Racherbaumer
  • Devilish Devano Rise by Don Alan
  • Big Deal by Don Alan
  • Surprise Quickie by Don Alan
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
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Magic Menu volume 10, number 58 (Mar - Apr 2000) by Jim Sisti
  • Magic Has Been Very Good To Me by Diamond Jim Tyler
  • Whatever It Takes by Diamond Jim Tyler
  • Soaring Straw by Diamond Jim Tyler
  • The Birthday Bill by Diamond Jim Tyler
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • 1999 Magic Menu Awards
  • Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
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Magic Menu volume 10, number 57 (Jan - Feb 2000) by Jim Sisti
  • Successful Restaurant Magic by Robert Bengel
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • Reviews
    • "Pockets Full of Miracles" by Diamond Jim Tyler
    • "Son of Simon Says" by Simon Lovell
  • Would You Give Me A Hand? aka Unstenciled Aces by Robert Bengel
  • Caseload by Robert Bengel
  • Commercial Coins Across by Robert Bengel
  • Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
  • Gregory's Greetings by Gregory Wilson
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Magic Menu volume 10, number 56 (Nov - Dec 1999) by Jim Sisti
  • Having An Old Friend For Dinner by Hannibal
  • Reviews
    • "Joshua Jay's Magic Atlas" by Joshua Jay
    • "Destiny, Chance and Free Will" by Allan Zola Kronzek
  • The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • The Pringles Act by Hannibal
  • In the Spotlight by Simon Lovell
12 pages
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Magic Menu volume 10, number 55 (Sep - Oct 1999) by Jim Sisti
  • Changing Performance Modes by Jim Sisti
  • My Turn by Jim Sisti
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
  • Reviews
    • "Intercept" by Harvey Berg
    • "Well Done: Cooking with Lee Asher" by Lee Asher
  • Postique by David Harkey
  • Tailwind by David Harkey
  • Spaz by David Harkey
  • The Acer File: The Huot/Duperre Control by Michel Huot and Steve Duperre
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 9, number 54 (Jul - Aug 1999) by Jim Sisti
  • Serious Bizness - Injecting Comedy Into Your Performance by Andrew J. Pinard
  • The Acer File: Changes
  • Reviews
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
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Magic Menu volume 9, number 53 (May - Jun 1999) by Jim Sisti
  • Working the Leno Line by Lary Crews
  • The Acer File: Plop by Richard Sanders
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • Reviews
    • "Bounce Across" by Daryl
    • "Dollarama" by Bob King
    • "The Okito Voodoo Doll"
    • "Stir Fry" by John Kennedy
    • "3 Fly III" by Daryl
  • Rose and Crown Double Sandwich by Jon Armstrong
  • Gregory's Greetings by Gregory Wilson
  • Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 9, number 52 (Mar - Apr 1999) by Jim Sisti
  • Burning Out by Jim Sisti
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
  • The Acer File: I Hear Voices by John Talbot
  • The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
  • An Easy Opener for Adults by Peter Mennie
  • Match Miracle by Peter Mennie
  • Walk-Around Copper/Silver by Joseph F. Noll
  • Chicago Opener Variation by Joseph Otto
  • Reviews
    • "Zen and the Art of Stand-Up Comedy" by Jay Sankey
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
  • Gregory's Greetings by Gregory Wilson
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 9, number 51 (Jan - Feb 1999) by Jim Sisti
  • The Winning Approach by Tim Spinosa
  • Show Me The Money by Tim Spinosa
  • Sponge Ball Routine by Tim Spinosa
  • Gregory's Greetings by Gregory Wilson
  • The Acer File: Hofzinser's Delusion
  • 1998 Magic Menu Awards
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 9, number 50 (Nov - Dec 1998) by Jim Sisti
  • The One and Only by Chris Hampton
  • Soul Survivor by Chris Hampton
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • Seven Hearts by Chris Hampton
  • A Few Words About Deck Management by Chris Hampton
  • The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
  • Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
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Magic Menu volume 9, number 49 (Sep - Oct 1998) by Jim Sisti
  • Professionalism by Kirk Charles
  • The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • Reviews
    • "The Golden Shells" by Whit Haydn and Chef Anton
    • "Very, Very Close 1-3" and "Too Close!" by Michael Close
    • "Three Pieces of Silver" by Rune Klan
  • The Business Card and Rubber Band Trick by Kirk Charles
  • The Cat's Card Trick by Kirk Charles
  • Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
  • The Acer File: Ripped Torn by L'il John
  • Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
  • Ask The Only by Al The Only
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 8, number 48 (Jul - Aug 1998) by Jim Sisti 12 pages
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Magic Menu volume 8, number 47 (May - Jun 1998) by Jim Sisti
  • A Safe Bet by Joshua Jay
  • Biographical Sketch - Joshua Jay
  • The Acer File: A Light Touch by John Talbot
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
  • Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
  • Reviews
    • "Gaetan Bloom's Flying Ring" by Vernet
    • "Original Thought Transmitter" by John Cornelius
    • "Buffaloe'd - The Magic of Jim Buffaloe" by Jim Buffaloe
    • "Don Alan's Magic Ranch" by Don Alan
  • Ask The Only by Al The Only
  • A Preposterous Paper Clip Problem by Joshua Jay
  • Behind the Scenes Transpo by Joshua Jay
  • In the Trenches with Paul Green
  • The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert
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Jim Sisti
Magic Menu volume 8, number 46 (Mar - Apr 1998) by Jim Sisti
  • Character Development for the Restaurant Performer by Terry Parrett
  • The Acer File: The Bill in Cigarette by Carl Cloutier
  • Mental Kombat by Terry Parrett
  • Founding Fathers by Terry Parrett
  • ESP-TV by Terry Parrett
  • Reviews
  • The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
  • The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
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