Max Andrews' Magic Magazine: Volume 4 (12 issues)
Published by Max Andrews and Vampire Magic, 336 pages
Volume 4, Number 1, April, 1955, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - Bertram Millidge
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- Salute to Jean Hugard
- Vampire Club Meeting - report by "Buck"
- Going Up - Truxa and Partner [Eric and Gulli Bang] - from the "Evening News"
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Comedy Magic
- Magical Situation
- Perverse Magic
- Rare Examples
- The Formula
- Perverse Chinese Rings
- Perverse Egg Bag
- The How
- Going Further
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- Tricks for the Thumb Tip (continued)
- Silk from Mouth
- Multiplying Silks
- Stretching a Silk
- Shower of Confetti
- Collared - Another Riotous Comedy Routine - Johnny Gedded
- Skull Shakers - No. 5 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- Dealing with a Bridge Deal - Dr. J. Scott Inglis
- Baffling Bow Ties - Arturo
- A Tribute to The Great Lyle - obituary
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 2, May, 1955, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - Ciré
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- "Vampire Club" Meets Again - photos
- The Vampire Club - Pro Bono Magico - report by "Buck"
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- Tricks for the Thumb Tip (continued)
- The Cigpap Transformation
- Chameleon Ribbon
- Cut and Restored Ribbon
- The Puppet Frolics - A Novelty Comedy-Children's Effect - Jimmy Flowers
- "Cheep" Table - Johnny Geddes
- Postbag - correspondence
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Comedy Magic (continued)
- Silly Silk Symphony
- Comedy Magic Act
- Obstinate Spheres
- Animated Ball
- Requirements
- The Routine
- Returning Ball
- Summary
- Johnny Geddes Writes - letter
- Welcome Luncheon to Frances Ireland and Jay Marshall - report
- Skull Shakers - No. 6 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- Cecil, The American Magician
- A Tip on the Thumb Tip - Roxy (Rio de Janeiro)
- Postbag - correspondence
- Nicky Quinn - A Tribute - obituary
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 3, June, 1955, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - Johnny Geddes
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- The Magic Circle Jubilee Celebrations
- The Vampire Club - Pro Bono Magico - report by "Buck"
- Comedy is My Business - series by Johnny Geddes
- Skull Shakers - No. 6 [sic] - series by Peter A. McDonald
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- Tricks for the Thumb Tip (continued)
- Jadowalla - Hindu Yarn Trick
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Comedy Magic (continued)
- Hole In One
- Read That Again!
- And How!
- For Magicians Only - Bruce Posgate (Toronto, Canada)
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 4, July, 1955, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - The Magical Schoolmaster ... Tom Harris
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- Tricks for the Thumb Tip (continued)
- The Vampire Club - Pro Bono Magico - report by Cyril Capon
- A New Floating Balloon - G. N. Rhodes
- Two Fair Ladies - Bernard Shaw
- The Queen's Comb - A Novel Children's Effect - Jimmy Flowers
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Comedy Magic (continued)
- 'Hole In One' Set-Up
- Presentation
- Long Burning Match
- Loose Threads
- Keeping a Promise
- Timing
- Comedy Climax
- Vanishing Birdcage
- Wait For It
- Magicians of Mann Fourth Annual Magical Gala - report by M.A.
- Comedy is My Business - series by Johnny Geddes
- Scotch Trio
- Paper Capers
- The Doggie
- Expanding Spoon
- Skull Shakers - No. 8 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- Out of the Bag - correspondence
- International Brotherhood of Magicians [British Ring] 1955 Convention [Southport]
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 5, August, 1955, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - The Great Nixon
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- Tantalising Traffic Lights - Ravell [sic] and Andree
- A Tribute to Victor Farelli - obituary by Max Andrews
- Old Indian Magic - Prof. Belzibub
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Comedy Magic (continued)
- Vanishing Birdcage
- Details
- The Set-Up
- Loose Threads
- Extra Effect
- A Serious Business
- Vanishing Paints - Johnny Geddes
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- Tricks for the Thumb Tip (continued)
- Skull Shakers - No. 9 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- Coincidence-Prediction - Re-Visited
- The Infallible Force - James Renton
- A Foursome from John Graham Reed
- Bottomless Production Box
- Another Production Box
- The Fishing Rod of Foo Ling Yu
- A Grand Publicity Trick - A Horse Race Prediction
- Witch Hunt - Topical Comedy Effect - Bill West
- A Challenge - looking for the most feasible explanation Michel Noaymé
- Some Miraculous Manifestations of Dr. Dahesh
- "Coin-Cards" Book Test - R. A. Church
- Out of the Bag - correspondence
- I Know Your Thoughts - Roxy (Rio de Janeiro)
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 6, September, 1955, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - Rolland Fraser
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- Cyro's Pearls - Being Gems from His Collection - Another New Feature! - Cyro
- Skull Shakers - No. 10 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- Production - R. E. Longstaff
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- The Sixth Card - R. A. Church
- Comedy is My Business - series by Johnny Geddes
- Again the ... Gramophone Record - G. N. Rhodes
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- The Undying Flame
- Fairy Light
- The Envelope
- Correct Placing
- Added Advantage
- Many Phases
- Musical Tubes - W. F. Tunnah
- Out of the Bag - correspondence
- Vanishing Water Jar - Homi S. Mehta
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 7, October, 1955, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - Albert Le Bas
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- The International Brotherhood of Magicians (British Ring, No. 25) 19th Annual Convention - report by Max Andrews
- Meet the Invisible Man - Jaro
- "Show Business and The Law" - brief book review
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Have A Banana
- Mysterious Suspension
- A Note on Salt
- Don't Hurry
- Banana Pips!
- Thanksgiving
- Casting Your Vote
- Hidden Fruit
- No Salt!
- A Little "Extra"
- An Easy Winner
- The Switch
- The Floral Clock - Johnny Geddes
- Observations on Peter A. McDonald's "Right Out of My Depth" - Bill West
- Cyro's Pearls - Being Gems from His Collection - Number Two of a New Feature
- Hot Dogs
- Putting Your Foot in It!
- A Free Trick
- Split Rope
- Who Loses?
- Mail Bag - correspondence
- Skull Shakers - No. 11 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 8, November, 1955, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - Fan-Tai-Che
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- Skull Shakers - No. 12 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- Cyro's Pearls - Being Gems from His Collection - Number Three of a New Feature
- The Crescent Silk Production
- The Invisible Princess - Jimmy Flowers
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Take A Note
- The Burning Question
- Where's The Catch?
- The Editor Says:
- Number Recorded
- The Treasurer
- The Envelope Eternal
- The Magic Circle Week of Magic - report
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- Comedy is My Business - series by Johnny Geddes
- Gags for "The Mag" - F. S. Cooze
- Sorcar Writes - correspondence
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 9, December, 1955, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - June
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews & Staff
- Cyro's Pearls - Being Gems from His Collection - Number Four of a New Feature
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- Link Silks - A Colorful Children's Routine - Vinchento
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Take A Note [continued]
- Match Box Steal
- Clip Protection
- Faked Clip
- Switching
- Making the Dummy
- Stage Money
- In Creases!
- "Mental" Switches
- Pocket Switch
- Special! The Tweezer Switch
- Skull Shakers - No. 13 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- The Vampire Club - report by Cyril Capon
- "Bang-Van" Routines - Ravelle & Andree
- The Princess and The Peasant - A Routine for Your Christmas Shows - Mystico
- S.A.M.S. [Scottish Association of Magical Societies] in Manx - Cyril Ritson
- The Sir Alexander Cannon Trophy [S.A.M.S.]
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 10, January, 1956, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - Victor Earle
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- The Vampire Club - report by "Buck"
- Cyro's Pearls - Being Gems from His Collection - series by Cyro
- The Kangaroo Trick - Trevini
- Comedy is My Business - series by Johnny Geddes
- An Eggstraordinary Production Including a Multiplying Egg - G. N. Rhodes
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Take A Note (continued)
- Card Box
- Switch-Vanish
- Destruction or Vanish
- Glass Tube
- Blow Pipe
- Skull Shakers - No. 14 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- Three Cups - Ravelle & Andree
- Cardboards - Len Belcher
- In One Place - Maurice Hookey
- Weighty Wonder - Mystico
- Examined "Brainwave" Deck - R. A. Church
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 11, February, 1956, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - Eddie Joseph
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- Book Review - "Gags with Gimmicks" by John R. Geddes - reviews by Norman Cliffe
- Card IN Balloon - G. N. Rhodes
- Milk Magic - Ravelle & Andree
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Take a Note (continued)
- Borrowed Cigarette
- Brass Plates
- Nest of Boxes
- Brema Tube
- Candle Power
- A Problem
- Unlucky
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- Cyro's Pearls - Being Gems from His Collection - series by Cyro
- The Watch and Loaf Effect
- photos of S.A.M.S. and Magicians of Mann
- Skull Shakers - No. 15 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- The Spirit Window Box - Edmund Rowland
- White Transposition Magic - J. McGregor
- That Third Heap Force - Bill West
- A Routine for the Miracle Pitcher - R. Carter
- An Effective Card Trick - Bertram Millidge
- advertisements
Volume 4, Number 12, March, 1956, 28 numbered pages without covers
- advertisements
- Meet - - Peter A. McDonald
- Contents
- Editor's Page - Max Andrews
- The Vampire Club - report
- Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
- Leeds One Day Magic Convention
- Climax Last card - Ravelle & Andree
- Cyro's Pearls - Being Gems from His Collection - series by Cyro
- Skull Shakers - No. 16 - series by Peter A. McDonald
- Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
- Comedy is My Business - series by Johnny Geddes
- advertisements
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