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This 1st issue of volume 2 of The Gimmick MagiZette is yet another magical omnium-gatherum contributed by eminent artists of the art of magic...

• "Let's have a chat" is a place where Solyl acts as a chatterbox.
• In "Captain Kirk and Star Tricks" by Loch David Crane, David shows The Self tying Necktie Based on a rope move from Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic.
• The Magician and His Onlookers by Gora Datta of Kolkata, India is his musings.
• Past Glory of India - Mino the Mystic is a picturesque write-up Mino Nowroji Cooper - a magician with a deviation.
• CHETORIC is a review column by a...

The second issue of Volume 2 of The Gimmick MagiZette is ready for your viewing and more. This issue of magical ragbag is full of contributions from eminent artistes of the Art of Magic both from eastern and western magic world...

• The first page is our Tribute to India's Master magician K. Lal.
• "Let's have A Chat" is Solyl's ramblings (?!) for those who have time to waste.
• In this issue Loch David Crane has explained his version of "Twin Ropes through Neck Escape" complete with patter and more.
• "The Indian Rope Trick" of ancient India is an interesting article by Dr. P.K. Chatterjee. ...

This 3rd issue of volume 2 of The Gimmick MagiZette e-zine published from the Land of Magic - India is yet another magical mélange boasting contributions from the eminent artistes of the art. Just see the contents below:

• The Universal Zero card Stab - by Loch David Crane is from his book Captain Kirk and Star Tricks may inspire you to buy the book.
• An Act for Every Season - is an article that gives ideas to use same effects for different occasion--clever indeed!
• Puppetry - here Ernie Jones teaches how a nice puppet is made out of a bottle for use. One will be tempted to try it. ...

We all at TGM used to prompt a slogan to each other that "Never Late - Always Great!" Although, this fourth issue of TGM has beaten his own record and is a bit late - nevertheless, is as 'Great' as all other previous issues, in addition full of 'meats'. Just read about the contents and judge yourself.

• Let's have a chat – where Solyl thinks over reasons of TGM current issue being late!
• Past glory of India covers the life and magical journey of Dr. Kali Kankar Bannerjee - fascinating!
• Books Reviewed - this column by Joel A Moskowitz narrates The Show Doctor" by Jeff McBride, and "How...

This fifth issue of volume 2 of The Gimmick MagiZette is one more miscellanea of magical omnium-gatherum contributed by eminent artistes of the art of magic...

• Let's have a chat – Here the editor opens his heart and talks whatever he has to say … not even realizing that he possibly evokes boredom!
• Past Glory of India - L. K.Roy features in this issue a neglected and vanquished Magician K. D. Mukhuty.
• Magic as Entertainment – an article by late Harold Taylor of U.K. is a section from his book Magic as Entertainment based on his experiences.
• Chetoric – is about Doug Henning by...

Solyl Kundu invited the then IBM International President Phil Willmarth to visit Kolkata in 2007 for a magic Get-Together, and he encouraged local IBM members to join. It was a big success. For this occasion a souvenir booklet was published. This is a PDF version of this souvenir booklet. It includes:

• A Greeting from the President
• Phil Willmarth laudatio
• Chronicle of IBM Ring #83
• Cornered by Aldo Colombini
• Bang Gun - Balloon Antics by David J. O'Connor
• Anti-Gravity Bottle by Gora Dutta
• Centrifugal ESP by Max Maven
• Elementary, My Dear Watson by Peter Marucci
• Balls Across - Persistence of Vision by Paul Hyland ...

This final issue of volume two of TGM is full of "meats" - please read the following and judge for yourself. It must have set a record by including articles from the pen of three past IBM Int'l Presidents - Don Wiberg, Jep Hostetler and Ray Mangle - simply a prestigious issue!

The contents are …

• Let's have a chat - here in this space TGM openly discuss its success, failures, good or bad and everything - even a scoop is here in this issue.
• Past Glory of India - SN Dey - the generous magician is the profile LK Roy sketched in this issue. ...

It is a pleasure to introduce the first issue of volume three (yes, 3 - no less) of TGM that is full of instructive, informative and interesting reading - literally. Especially look through the MagiXposed section where you will find an effect until today magicians' have paid high amount to have it. However, there are a lot more, go on reading …

• Let's have a chat – Well, the editor opens his heart for a friendly chat.
• Good Bye Hazards: Magic - No Problems by D. Subhash is an article...

A step ahead of the old coke vanish in a paper tube, with a kicker ending to fry any audience. Magician shows a bottle of coke and actually moves it around so the audience can see it is full of coke. Yes, you can see the liquid in the bottle! He puts a small white paper tube over the coke bottle, the tube is only about half the height of the bottle. He drapes a small see-through silk over the bottle and suddenly the coke vanishes. He blows the silk through the paper tube to further prove it is empty. Ok, you are thinking, this is an old idea, BUT...there is more. The magician then unrolls the...

This is the 2nd issue of volume 3 which is full of nitty-gritty's to please one and all. Just get it and read - I'm sure you'll like it in addition thank us for offering you this little e-zine. Please look at the contents:

• Edtorial...Let's have a chat - our personal talks.
• Feature...Does your wife like magic? by Johnny Cooper - an interesting musing.
• Past Glory of India - K.L. Mondal - a short biography
• MagiXposed...this section contain one for you if not all...
• The Witness Lie Detector by John Teo
• The Acrobat (New One Hand Knot) by Phil Willmarth
• Rings Off ... Rings On by Fabian
• The Floating Cigarette...

This Special issue of TGM is Christmas & New Year's combined issue and full of 'something for everyone'. Just get a copy and judge for yourself...

• Let's have a chat - the editor chats
• On Mentalism by Val Andrews
• Past Glory of India - The Great P.C. Sorcar
• Magic As Entertainment by Harold Taylor
• Aldo and Rachel Colombini are Back Again...

It's a pleasance to introduce the fourth issue of volume three of TGM that is full of informative and mattering to reading - literally. Particularly look through the MagiXposed section where you will find the excellent effects which you can easily make and use. However, there are a lot more, go on reading ...

• Let's have a chat: Solyl talks frankly whatever he has in mind.
• Magic as entertainment: by Harold Taylor is an installment from his book of the same title.
• Past Glory of India: featuring Uma Das Gupta - jounalist/magicianne of bygone days.
• Indian Occultism - the Rope Trick and other...

The current issue of TGM is full of informative and interesting reading collected from eastern and western magic world. Especially look through the MagiXposed section where you will find the top-drawer effects which you can easily make and use. However, there is a lot more, go on reading ...

• Let's have a chat - Solyl talks frankly whatever he has in mind - this time about Intimate magic.
• Magic as entertainment - by Harold Taylor is another installment from his book of the same title.
• Alladen's Wonderfull Lamp - by Asok Roy will especially intrigue the performers who prefers patter magic. ...

• EDITORIAL - Let's have a chat

  SPECIAL FEATURES - TGM's tribute to Aldo Colombini

• Homage to Aldo Colombini from All at TGM, All admirers of Aldo in India and from Solyl Kundu
• Aldo Colombini - Bio by Rachel
• Remembrances/Admirations by Al Albert, Tom Craven, David J. Connor, Geoff Williams, Ian Adair, Donald Clancy and John Alexander

  REGULAR FEATURES

• Past Glory of India - B.N. Sarkar
• Magic As Entertainment by Harold Taylor
• Indian Occultism: The Rope -Trick And Other Phenomena by Major G.H. Rooke

  MagiXposed

• Confirmed Prediction by John Teo
• Indiana Monte by Guy Townsend
• Come Along...

Hello, my magician friends around the world...The new TGM is ready! Welcome back to the pages of TGM - volume Four, yes four, no less, issue number one. Read the contents of the very first issue of the new volume below and you are sure to run for it. This issue is a staggering collection of articles, magic effects (I hate the word 'trick' - magicians do 'magic' whereas 'tricks' are done by the 'tricksters'), jokes, cartoons, news and views and more.

Contents:

• Solyl Says - simple tittle-tattles of Solyl. ...

• Editorial: Solyl Says
• Special Features:
  • Our salute to Phil Willmarth
  • Remembrances/Admirations by Tom Craven, Tom Odgen, Sindie Richison, Jep Hostetler, Ian Adair, Mona Morrison, Aaron Smith, and Don Wiberg.
  • Photographs from the Album of Mona Morrison...
  • Some Nostalgic Moments: Phil Willmarth's visit to Calcutta Ring #83
  • Past Int'l President Phil Willmarth along with Robbie Willmarth visits Agra and Delhi in 2007
  • Some Bouquets from I.B.M. and The Linking Ring
• Regular Features:
  • Articles:
  • - Past Glory of India - Master Patol- recounted by Gora Datta
  • - Magic as Entertainment by Harold Taylor
  • Columns:
  • - MagicIan Adair Column - a chit-chat...

This booklet is included with every sale of a swami gimmick at Sam's Funtime shop. With this digital edition you will of course not receive any swami gimmicks. But you will receive all the information about how to use one, with routine ideas and other important information of how to practice and care for your gimmick.

• Introduction
• The Swami Gimmick
• Fixing the Lead in the Gimmick
• Learning to use the Swami Gimmick
• Presentation Angles
• Choosing a Spectator and making a Prediction
• Writing the Visible Prediction
• The "Secret" Writing
• Other Considerations
• Prediction Ideas
• Easy Predictions ...

Hello, magician friends around the world...The new issue of TGM is ready! Welcome back to the pages of TGM - volume Four, issue Three. Read the contents of this 'labor of the love' below and you are sure to run for it. This issue is a staggering collection of articles, magic effects (I hate the word 'trick' - magicians do 'magic' whereas 'tricks' are done by the 'tricksters'), photo quiz, jokes, cartoons, news and views and more.

CONTENTS:

• Solyl Says is simply tittle-tattles. However, here Ken de Courcy talks on Close-up magic
• Past Glory of India - Roy the Mystic recounted by Saileshwar Mukherjee. ...

Hello, my magician friends around the globe...The new TGM is ready! Welcome back to the pages of TGM - volume Four, yes four, no less, issue number 4. Read the contents of the very first issue of the new volume below and you are sure to run for it. This issue is a staggering collection of articles, magic effects (I detest the word 'trick' - magicians do 'magic' whereas 'tricks' are done by the 'tricksters'), jokes, cartoons, news and views and more.

CONTENTS:

• Solyl Says is simple tittle-tattles of Solyl. But, here Ken de Courcy talks about table-hopping magic.
• Past Glory of India - Kardani, the magical...

84 card tricks with an explanation of the general principles of sleight of hand using ordinary cards.

1. The All-Important "Pass"
2. Deceptive Shuffles
3. Forcing A Card
4. The "Long Card"
5. The Divining Card
6. The Bootlegged Card
7. To Place A Card
8. To Slip A Card
9. To Carry Away A Card
10. The Congress Of Court Cards
11. To Discover The Card Which Is Drawn, By The Throw Of A Dice
12. The Guessed Card
13. The Recruit Trick
14. To Tell The Card That May Be Noted
15. To Separate The Two Colors Of A Pack Of Cards By One Cut
16. The "Spelling Bee" Trick
17. The "Alternate Card" Trick
18. To Name Any Number Of Cards In Succession Without...

Complete instructions for 16 different figures.

Joe La Monica, magician, hypnotist and a leader in the balloon-sculpturing field has added many new ideas to this fascinating hobby. He has proven that it can be fun and profitable to create balloon figures. The color and the action of sculpting with balloons entertain children and adults alike. With the advent of shopping malls, balloon sculpturing has been found to be a traffic-builder and an exciting addition to a shopper's routine. Children, the primary market at the malls, carry the balloons around. Before retirement Mr. La Monica could...

Contains over 100 ideas, tricks, routines and novelties with the Cups and Balls. Contains over 40 illustrations, engravings and photos. Includes the original Mohammed Bey routines and three authentic Easy Indian Cup routines. For beginners and experts alike.

Contents:

• Acknowledgements
• Publisher's Note
• Introduction

  About 'The Cups'

• The Basic Routine

  My Cup Runneth Over

• Pot Holes
• The Society Cups And Balls
• The Traveling Skulls
• Emergency Cups
• Close-Up Cups
• Impromptu Close-Up Cups
• Avant-Garde Cups
• Thimblerigging
• Mechanical Cups
• The Foo Cup
• The Walking Cups
• ...And Talking...

These are instructions that came with Devin Knight's Hollow Bulb effect. They do not tell you how to make a hollow bulb. This PDF is for those who may have a hollow bulb and not know what to do with it. This information is for collectors, magic historians and magician's curious as to how the effects work.

You can do any of these effects if you have a hollow light bulb. Many magicians have these lying around in drawers and have no idea how to use them. Here are some of the effects you can do with a hollow bulb:

EFFECT 1:

Turn off any ungimmicked lamp and unscrew the bulb. You can even...

Tom Osborne writes:

All the basic ball moves are described in detail using clear illustrations. A section of routines is described that will get you started on your way to devising your own methods and plots....