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On the covers are

• Hugh Wylie
• Fred Lowe
• Docteur J. Dhotel
• Dorothy and Al Roberts
• Hans Anderson and Jeanette
• George L. Boston
• Bill Simon
• Jimmy Findlay
• Johnny Hart
• Glenn G. Gravatt
• Ken Brooke
• Sitta

1. Volume 17, Number 1, May, 1961, 32 numbered pages - cover picture: Hugh Wylie
3. From The Gen Desk - comments from Lewis Ganson
4. Card Magic
   • Dice Scripto - Frederica
6. Take It Slowly - Robert Hamilton
7. Silk Magic
   • A Silken Interlude - Hugh Wylie
11. Improvement for the "Knife and Square Papers" - Jean Charles (France)
12. New Lamps for Old - series by Rink of Holland ...

1. ...
   1. ... Hamlin
   37. Links United - Manny Levinson
   39. Bolo - The Box with the Hole in the Middle - Ernest Connolly
   41. Tired Tim - Reg Pocklington
   43. Bang-On - Arthur Setterinton
   44. Spirit Flame - Arthur Setterington
   45. Lesson in Ventriloquism - Arturo
   47. With or Without - Charles T. Tadman
   48. The Very Clever Card - Charles T. Tadman
   50. Lassoed - Les Woodcock
52. Ganson's Magic
    • Lewis Ganson's version of - Werry's Card Crash Thru'
55. The Peter Principle revamped for pasteboards - Sam Dalal
56. A Routine for the Goofus Plant - Martelle
57. Hot-Line from Chicago - George Johnstone
58. Happy Evening! - testimonial ...

The effects taught are:

• Five-Card Mystery
• Tri-Color Cups and Balls
• Three-Way Miracle Prediction
• Zodiac Code
• Baffling Book
• A Mental Trick
• Contact Colors
• Punch His Match!
• Jumbo Prediction
• Elimination
• The Discovery Pack
• The Chinese Purse
• Stranger in Paradise
• Ring from Rope
• Cidentaquin
• Restless Colors
• The Houdini...

Formerly published under the title How to Cheat at Cards this is an updated version released under the title How to Cheat at Poker. The new version includes T.U.T., 50 pages by Chris Stanislas, his first and only publication.

The ultimate guide to learning all of the techniques for cheating at card games ...

An insight into the mind, mechanics and devilry of a card cheat.

1. ... with Bob Nelson - continued
21. Just for Us Young Guys - John Sherwood
    • Horoscope Forecast - Carroll Wronger
    • Tops' 'Young Guy' Magician of the Month - Brian Zimbler
23. Wizard Club of Chicago 40th Anniversary Magic Show - Mike Richards
26. Conjuring with Cards - Nick Trost
    • Ten-Card Mental Speller
26. Sid Lorraine's Tip of the Month
    • holder for two thumb tips - Jerry Fulton
27. A Tribute to Howard Thurston - Series 4, Part 5 - Robert E. Olson
    • The Boy and the Lion - The Lady and the Lion
29. The Thinking Rings - cartoon - Ed Eckl
30. It's a Mystery to Me - Clarke "The Senator"...

1. ...
   • ... Method
   • Sixth Method
   • Variation of Sixth Method
28. [two] Comic Trickartoon - Ed Harris
29. Sid Lorraine's Chatter - Sid Lorraine
    • miscellaneous
      • Incredible Influence - London Fun Shop {Indiana
      • The Kiss Trick - Unique Productions
      • Ever So Sleightly, The Professional Card Technique of Martin Nash - Stephen Minch
      • The Collected Tricks of Charles T. Jordan - Karl Fulves
      • Magic for Non-Magicians - Shari Lewis & Abraham B. Hurwitz
      • My Family Tree - or - Out-On-A-Limb - Phil Wilmarth
      • Seven - Bill Spooner
      • Spooner's Slippery Silver - Bill SPooner
      • gag dollar - Ed Harris
      • Crown Jewels...

This is a great book on the secrets of how to cheat with cards and dice at many popular games - a guide to dishonest gambling. It offers a good overview of the various methods from mechanical cheating methods to sleight of hand.

1st edition 1970, original 128 pages; PDF 82 pages.

Table of Contents

7. Introduction
13. Cheating at cards
13. Mechanical Methods: marking cards, sorts, deck switches, edge marking, daub, punch/nail marks
33. Strippers: types of strippers, Vernon's "Bathroom Strippers"
36. Locaters: short, corner shorts, thick cards, long cards, ridge/breather crimps
40. Holdouts: Kepplinger...

November 1994 - October 1995
Irene Larsen, Publisher and Dante and Erika Larsen, Editors

944 pages

1. Genii - Volume 58, Number 1 - November 1994 - 68 pages
1. Cover - NBC's "World's Greatest Magic"
5. Contents
9. The Genii Speaks - Erika Larsen
10. Letters Department
    • Pat Hennessy
    • Nathan Jenkins
    • Al Portwood
    • Erika Larsen
11. A Word From Our Publisher - Irene Larsen
11. Genii Guide to Advertisers
14. Genii News - Magic News - compiled by Erika Larsen
    • Credit Card Carney
    • Impressive Numbers
    • Gathering Magic
    • Library of Congress
    • More Vegas
    • Thanks for the Memories

January 2004 - December 2004
Richard Kaufman, Editor

1320 pages

1. Genii - Volume 67, Number 1 - January 2004 - 112 pages
1. Cover - Ian Rowland
5. Contents
10. Genii Speaks - Richard Kaufman
13. On the Slant - Jon Racherbaumer
    • Mirror Savvy
    • Blaine, Weirdness and Sacred Pain
14. The Genii Session - Roberto Giobbi
    • Choice Literature
22. A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities - Edwin A. Dawes
    • 49 - Hercat, The Author
    • Addendum 2003
24. Magicana - Guest Editor - Jon Racherbaumer
    24. Ring on Stick - Reed McClintock
    25. Card Wrap - Peter Kane
    27. Zodiac - Christoph Wasshuber
    27. Rub-A-Dub-Deluxe...

A new permanent tactile marking method, which is easier to feel and less visually noticeable compared to a punch.

Boss work is a marking system that you read by touch, and is designed primarily for use with the punch deal. It is easy to put in and the items required are not too expensive. When compared to the punch, boss work is much easier to feel and more durable. The markings are almost impossible to see on the backs of the cards, and there is nothing to see on the fronts. This video will take you through putting in the work, teaching you the best way to mark the cards, and also showing...

Card feats for the mentalist. This book has 14 effects that Al Mann judged sufficiently amazing enough, and plotted well enugh, as to be suitable for the mentalist to perform. Also incuded is a chapter of Olof Jonsson’s card mentalism stunts, 9 total, with full methedology. Jonsson was the Uri Geller of his day, so these additional 9 effects are also excellent fodder for the Mentalism show. The Contents:

• The Pros and Cons
• Do’s and Dont's
• The Flight of the Psycards. - Signed cards to wallet – Without touching the deck.
• Domination of Thought
• Caster and Pollux
• The Devastators
• The...

Born in Pest, Hungary. Stage name of Ehrich Weiss (born Erik Weisz). Of Hungarian-Jewish parents, his father being a rabbi. Brought to USA later that spring when the family name was henceforward spelled Weiss and his first name was re-spelled Ehrich.

At age 9 saw his first magician (Dr Lynn). Moved to New York City in 1888 when taught his first sleight-of-hand tricks by friends Jake Hyman and Joe Rinn. Inspired to become a professional by reading Robert-Houdin's Memoirs in 1890 and then in 1891, at Hyman's suggestion, adopted 'Houdini' as stage name.

Without doubt, the most famous magician in history. To escape a life of poverty reinvented himself...

• Editorial by Walt Lees
• Hints and Tips by Marc Weinstock
• To Thine Own Self Be True: Thoughts on television magic
• Fred Robinson: An appreciation
• A Die-Abolic Mystery: A New Kids Routine from Tevor Lewis
• Letters: Club Members write
• That's the Way To Do It: Walt continues the series on Punch and Judy
• Unclassified Ads: Buy, sell, swop, trade with other Club Members
• Card Sessions by John C. Mournier
• Magical Diary: What's happening and when
• L. of a Card Trick: Card magic from Ian Rowland
• Bar Magic: Geoff continues this popular topic
• Let's Take A Closer Look: Penny Fortunes...

• Walt Lees Editorial
• Variations on a Theme: The Monte Christo Card Continues
• Subscription Information: How to keep it coming
• Competition: You chance to win big prizes
• Basic Card Technique: Another Top Change by Tony Jackson
• Kiddies Column: with Richard Stupple's routine for Giant and Dwarf
• Computer Magic: Part two of Walt's Quick on the Draw
• Juggling Jottings: Bob Menary continues this useful series
• Pronto Card To Wallet: Our serialisation of Hugh Miller's 'Al Koran's Legacy'
• Punch and Judy: musings by Ron Denton
• The Sword of Fate by James Breedon
• Funny Fings that persist...

VISPER TWO: In this routine different human shapes and different colors are used. Again no words or numbers are displayed. But here only 3 different participants freely choose random numbers and again secretly allocate them to the colors red, green and blue without the performer knowing...

This is the book that tells the truth about cards, dice, punch boards, gambling wheels, races, and all other kinds of gambling.

Don't be a sucker! The Open Book reveals how crooked gamblers, cheats, and con artists fleece the innocent and unwary public out of thousands of dollars daily. Even that carnival game at the local fairgrounds may not be as innocent as it looks. Get the inside scoop.

Valuable secrets of marked cards, gaffed dice, ink formulas, holdouts and other cheating devices -- all clearly explained. Also included are scams and cons used by the unscrupulous to bilk the unwary....

• Introductory
• Section One: Books On Conjuring
  • How And What To Read
• Section Two: Conjuring Appliances
  • Bottomless Tumbler
  • Bowler Hat
  • Bran Box
  • Brass Plug Box
  • Buatier Pull
  • Burning Globe
  • Card Banner
  • Card Box
  • Card Ladle
  • Card Table
  • Cardboard Box
  • Changing Bag With Handle
  • Crystal Casket
  • Double Handkerchief
  • Double Paper Fold
  • Dove Pan
  • Drawer Box
  • Drum Head Tube
  • Egg Duster
  • False Finger
  • Ghost Tube
  • Golden Canister
  • Handkerchief Ball
  • Handkerchief Cylinder
  • Mirror Tumbler
  • Money...

1. ...
   • ... - newspaper clipping
91. "It Ain't All Glamour" or ... Please Lord, No More Rehearsals! - Carol Roy (aka "Mrs. Electric")Twenty-five Years of Luv and A Couple of Disagreements! - Carol Roy (aka "Mrs. Electric")
96. Through the Table Once Again - Don Brandfas
96. More on "Brainwave" - Cushing Strout
97. A Card Switch - Simon Blackwell
98. Illusion Plans - James P. Riser
    • Girl In Net
100. The Coin Separator - Glenn Gravatt
101. Count-Down Aces - Louis Phillips
101. Egg Cup and Ball - M. A. Perovich
102. Coin and Cup Divination - Glenn Gravatt
103. The Reel Works - Pete Biro
     103. Ron MacMillan's "Eighth" International...

Comes complete with PDF files to print out all the needed 8.5" x 11" photo-cards in full-color. Includes a gag photo of the performer when he was child, plus a comedy picture of your kids. You get the complete performance script detailing every gag and punch line, plus additional jokes you can use in the routine. Everything has been real world tested prior to this new release.

Suitable for Magicians, MCs and Comedians.

REVIEWS

I use it all the time. - Bill Malone

"The new addition with the adult photo finish is an excellent idea and...

• ... THE ZOO
  • Effect
  • Accessories and Apparatus
  • Performing the Shadow Play: What to Say and Do
• CIRCUS TIME
  • Effect
  • Accessories and Apparatus
  • Performing the Shadow Play: What to Say and Do
• THE PHANTOM RUSTLER OF BAR-X RANCH
  • Effect
  • Performing the Shadow Play: What to Say and Do
• SHADOW PUNCH AND JUDY
  • Effect
  • Accessories and Apparatus
  • Performing the Shadow Play: What to Say and Do
• RED RIDING HOOD AND THE WOLF
  • Effect
  • Accessories and Apparatus
  • Performing the Shadow play: What to Say and Do

1st edition 1969, 59 pages; PDF 36 pages.

Following on from the success of Ripped & Repaired, Holes is a manuscript from David Forrest featuring three close up miracles with playing cards, each involving holes!

• On Holemeal - A super visual sandwich! A signed card which was lost into the center of the deck suddenly appears between two blank cards, one of which has a hole in it, as they are waved over the deck. The spectator actually sees their card arrive through the hole! Extremely visual. Easy to do. Resets automatically. Special cards included.
• Hole’d the phone - A card is freely selected from a genuinely shuffled pack and signed across the...