Tops Volume 8 (1943)
by Percy Abbott

January 1943 - December 1943
Abbott's Magic Novelty Company
Percy Abbott, Publisher and Editor
Howard Melson "Mel", Editor

393 pages

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 1 - January 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - R. S. Glover
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Meet Professor Glover, M. M.
4. Another Milk Vanish Idea - "Hen" Fetsch
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • Tarbell Course, Volume 2
   • Miracle Methods Number Three - book - Hugrad & Braue
   • Easy Magic - "Windy Higgins" with Paul Stadelman
   • Questions and Answers
9. Karrell Fox Serves Magic
10. re: Dell O'Dell
10. Magician Plays Alaskan Circuit - re: Russell Swann
10. Knights Stage Jamboree - Lew Dick
11. Where Was I? - "Monk" Watson
12. Sweater Coin Vanish - Ed Moser
12. Wizard Club of Chicago - Stan Abrams
12. New Jersey Magicians' Society - Al Minder
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Blox
    • Knee-Action Table
    • Jumbo Enigma (1)
15. Tap-A-Card - Jimmy Conner
16. A Four-Ace Effect - Richard Mathison
16. Duplex Glasses with Squash - B. Zola
17. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
18. Flying Coin Routine - Richard Tanis
18. It Comes Out Dry - Levante
18. re: McDonald Birch
18. re: Ben Tekara
19. For Vents Only - George McAthy
    • An Open Letter to Edgar Bergen
20. A Patriotic Variation - "Hen" Fetsch
20. re: Dorny
20. Marquis Showing in Kentucky
21. Simplex Giant Bill Gag - Allen Lambie
21. Spotlight Card Vanish - Allen Lambie
21. Comedy Gag with Whistle - "Hen" Fetsch
22. For Clean Magic - Willard S. Smith
22. Around New York - Max Holden
23. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
23. Card Fan Vanish - Teral Garrett
23. Ray Cox Reports Baby Girl
23. re: Pvt. Robert Warner
23. re: Pfc. Stephen Patrick (Patricola)
24. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
25. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
25. Liquid Appear Idea - "Hen" Fetsch

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 2 - February 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - H. Adrian Smith
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Salute Lieut. H. Adrian Smith!
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • Greater Magic - book - revised edition
   • Blue Ribbon Card Tricks - book - Sam Berland
   • Tips on Tricks - Milbourne Christopher
   • Questions and Answers
7. Death Card for the Axis - re: Aviation Cadet Bobbardier Arthur C. Brush
9. [Dave and Polly] Colemans Have Busy Holiday
9. [Waldemar] Gydesen A Benedict
10. A Magician in the Army - Eugene C. Pronk
11. A Tribute to J. N. Hilliard - Tom Osborne
11. re: Jack Herbert
12. "Murder on the Alert" - Lew Dick - re: Knights of Magic
12. Wizard Club of Chicago - Stan Abrams
12. Publicity for a Soldier Magus - re: Pvt. John E. Shaffer
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Transit
    • Jumbo Enigma (2)
    • Micrometer Eye
17. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
18. Around New York - Max Holden
18. Attack on Pearl Harbor - Harold Ramm
18. re: Roy Dohs
18. re: Jimmy Fidler - joke
19. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
19. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
20. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
20. re: Pfc. C. Thomas Magrum
20. Routing the Rat - Sid Lorraine
22. Simplex Slow-Motion Thimble Vanish - Allan Lambie
22. "We Predict Patter - Frederic Kolb
23. For Vents Only - George McAthy
    • I'll Ask AH to go Hunting
24. Simplex Card Location - Allan Lambie
25. Magician-Airman Dies in Crash - re: Lieut. James H. Dyer
25. [Arthur] Argus [Hermann] Dies in Indianapolis
25. Nicola Assistant [Doris Holt Camp] Dies
25. re: Henry B. Vinkemulder (Vinkeene)
25. re: Magician's Club of New Orleans

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 3 - March 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Walter Z. Harris
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Walter Z. Harris - from Kazoo!
4. Instant Card Location - Joe Ovette
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • Questions and Answers
9. re: Seymour Davis
9. re: Bill Watters
9. re: Edward G. Hacker
9. The Wizard Club [of Chicago] Show - Stan Abrams
10. New Jersey Magicians' Society - Al Minder
10. Silk from Fire - Richard Mathison
10. re: Percy Abbott and Co.
11. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
11. How to Clean Milk Pitcher - C. H. Harvey Rhodes
12. Impossible Vanish - Joe Ovette
12. You Gotta Screw Loose! - top by H. E. Ryan
12. Lieut. Harry Baker Marries
12. re: Ben Tekara
12. re: Mysterious Lawrence
12. re: Mrs. John W. Nelson (Montrose)
12. re: Eddie Jester and Co.
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Flapless
    • Coin Vanish - Harold Agnew
    • Leather Puzzle
14. The Devil's Triplets - Count Satan
16. Sure-Fire Sucker Gag - Allan Lambie
16. re: Carl Fast and Mel
17. For Vents Only - George McAthy
18. Flower in Buttonhole Idea - "Hen" Fetsch
18. Liquid Appear Routine - Brundell the Magician
18. Thimble from Paper - Richard Mathison
19. Gob Magus has Rabbit Insignia - re: Caswell Boxley
19. Judah Card Monte (My Method) - Allan Lambie
20. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
21. Around New York - Max Holden
21. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
22. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
22. re: Brundell the Magician
23. Meet The Books - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • The Last Word on Cups and Balls - Eddie Joseph
    • Greater Card Tricks - Eddie Joseph
    • Coin and Money Magic - Eddie Joseph
    • French's X Card Mysteries
    • Fooling the Public - Bernhard & McGill
    • Greater Magic - Fifth Edition
    • The Best Tricks with Slates - Peter Warlock, compiler
    • Tips on Tricks - Milbourne Christopher
    • Hugard-Braue Series No. 3 - Prepared Cards and Accessories
    • Call the Witness
24. Mrs. Houdini Dies
24. Dies in Navy Plane Crash - re: Midshipman John J. Whelan
24. re: The Blinking Ring - publication
25. [Harry G.] Shaw Gets in the Paper
25. Entertain Service Men in R.I. - re: Rhode Island Assembly, S.A.M.

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 4 - April 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Rousse & Company
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Rousse & Co. - Mystery!
4. Green Has Gone to War - Richard Mathison
4. USO Needs Magicians
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • Questions and Answers
8. Biblical Prophecy - Stewart James
9. Seattle Magician Baffles Airmen - re: Clarence R. Cone
10. Knights of Magic Show - Lew Dick
10. Zander in North Africa re: Staff Sergeant Arthur C. Zander
10. re: Jimmy Oleson
10. re: Foster King
10. re: Sehm Magic Studio
11. For Vents Only - George McAthy
11. Rice Bowl Tip - Brundell the Magician
12. Wizard Club of Chicago - Stan Abrams
12. Dunninger on the Air
12. Jacola's Anniversary
12. re: Warner, the Magicain
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Mirrorology
      • Mirror Penetration
      • Spirit Writing, Pictures
      • Broken, Restored Mirror
      • Mirror Transposition
      • Message Reading
      • Solid Thru Solid
      • Stunts With Cards, Numbers, Names
      • Card Reading
16. Rhymed Patter fro "Victory Blendo" - Dan Waldron
16. Rising Cigarettes - Richard Mathison
17. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
18. Around New York - Max Holden
18. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
19. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
20. re: Jay Marshall
20. The Birthday Surprise - Mortimer the Magician (M. John Ruger)
22. re: Louis E. Collins (The Great Roba)
22. re: Nancy Holmes
22. re: Dave and Pauline Coleman and Cantu
23. Meet The Books - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • The Magic 36 - William S. Houghton
    • Call the Witness - Sid Fleischman & Bob Gunther
    • Manual of Comedy Material - Rajah Bergman
    • Tricks of the Masters - Will Goldston
    • Five Star Card Effects - Lu Brent
23. The 'Ol Demon Steps Out - Demon Rembrandt
25. The Future Greats - Bill Pitts
25. New Jersey Magicians Society - Al Minder
25. re: Robert Ecklund

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 5 - May 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Frank W. Carter
3. With the Editor - The Caliph's Wanderings - Percy Abbott
3. Contents
4. Frank W. Carter - Magic Nut!
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • reviews
     • Paul Fleming Book Reviews, group No. 24
     • The Corsair, March
     • rhyme from 1914 for Leopard Card
     • Finding the Fifth Column - trick - Nelmar
     • A Lecture on Child Psychology - Richmond
     • Convenient Card Magic - Sgt. Whittington
     • The True Story of Jack and Jill - Ross Burley
     • Figures are Funny Things - Herbert Richmond
     • Improved 'No Stooge' - Ross Burley
   • Questions and Answers
9. Illinois Magicians Do Their Bit - re: Knight of the Ebony Wand
10. [Milbourne] Christopher and the USO
10. Overseas Magic - Milbourne Christopher
11. Around New York - Max Holden
11. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
12. Wizard Club "Open House" - Stan Abrams
12. re: Rousse and Co.
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Flash
    • Collapsible Wand
    • Lighted Candles from a Silk - R. C. Buff
16. Milk Vanish Ideas - "Hen" Fetsch
17. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
18. The Twenty-Seven Card Trick - Al Forsythe
18. re: Swami Hassen
18. re: Pvt. Ersel Brundell
19. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
20. Mrs. John Nelson Dies
20. re: Richard Heinemann
20. re: Monk Watson
21. A Match Snatch - Duke Stern
21. For an Encore Bit - Pvt. Ersel Brundell
21. E-Z Location - TSgt. Mariano Palhina
21. Don Sweet and the Bird
22. For Vents Only - George McAthy
23. The Future Greats - Bill Pitts
23. re: Dell O'Dell
24. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
24. Eddie Milne Dies
24. re: E. S. "Stu" Capron & local magic club
24. re: Bellcamp the Magician
25. New Jersey Magicians Society - Al Minder
25. New Orleans Magi Meet - L. H. Jacobs

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 6 - June 1943 - 36 pages
1. Cover - Eddie Cochran
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Eddie Cochran - Bright Star!
4. Milk Shortage - TSgt. Mariano Palhina
4. re: Carl Ballantine (The Great)
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • reviews
     • On With The Show - J. F. Orrin
   • Questions and Answers
9. The Chicago S.A.M. Show - Demon Rembrandt
10. Jumbo Card Rise - Bryce Chambers
11. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
12. Knights of Magic - Lew Dick
12. Wizard Club of Chicago - Stan Lee Abrams
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Mr. and Mrs.
    • Blockie
19. The Clay Pipes (Patter Routine) - Bert Douglas
19. A Many-Purpose Pistol - Bert Douglas
20. Another 4-Ace Effect - Blackstar
21. Around New York - Max Holden
21. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
22. The Future Greats - Bill Pitts
22. re: Ray Cox
23. The Drunkard's Dream - G. McAthy
23. re: from Bill Sach's column in Billboard
24. A Magician in Camp
24. New Jersey Magicians Society - Al Minder
24. re: Reed H. Neuberger
25. Deaf Mute Patter for "Oh Please" - Don Sweet
25. E-Z Name Card Location - Mariano Palhinha
25. Magician Birch's Mother Dies
25. re: Lyle Lantz & Bob Fultz
25. re: the Magic of C. H. Harvey Rhodes
25. re: Walter "Dom" and "Skippy" Domzalski
25. re: George Marquis
26. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
27. For Vents Only - George McAthy
27. Disecto Routine - Bryce Chambers
28. re: Al Munroe
28. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
29. re: Kepi Clarque (Keith Clark)
29. re: Franklin E. Gephart & The Conjurers of Trenton
29. re: Little Johnny Jones
29. Gags for the Spirit Slates - TSgt. Mariano Palhinha

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 7 - July 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Al Munroe
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Al Munroe - The Man Who Muddles Magic!
4. Ralph W. Hull Dies
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • reviews
     • Norman's News - news sheet
     • The Modern Magi, August, September & October
     • manuscripts from Teral Garrett
       • Lambie's Simplex Rope Trick
       • Five Ace Alex - Tom Sellars
       • Simplex Cigarette to Pipe - Lambie
       • Lambie's Slow Motion Card Vanish
     • Not Primigenial - Roger Montanson & Logan Wait
   • Questions and Answers
8. The Second Front - Tom Osborne
8. New Light Effect - Joe Ovette
9. A Double Surprise - Sheldon Levy
9. A Gag or Two - Duke Stern
9. re: Hugard's Magic Monthly - initial issue
10. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
10. Wizard Club of Chicago - Stan Lee Abrams
11. For Vents Only - George McAthy
13. Night Club Magic - Mortimer the Magician (M. John Ruger)
    • The Routine
    • A Surprise Opening - Microphone to Flower Stand
    • The Second Trick
    • The Patriotic Liquids
16. More Mechanical Magic
16. Kellar's "Levitation" Patter
16. Tips on Exciting Milk Vanish - "Hen" Fetsch
17. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
18. Magicians to Picnic - re: IBM Ring 11
18. re: Al Munroe
18. re: Abbott's plant changes
18. Around New York - Max Holden
18. re: Bert Allerton
19. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
19. re: Dave and Pauline Coleman
19. re: Bob Nelson
20. Tops and Bottoms - Duke Stern
20. The Acrobatic Cane - Routine by Elray
21. A Cute Cut - Lamonte
21. Magicians Busy in Boston
21. re: Harry Cecil
21. re: Niman Wolfinger
21. re: Abbott's No. 7 Catalog
21. re: Eddie Cochran
23. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
23. re: Monk Watson
24. New Jersey Magicians Society - Al Minder
24. Battle Creek Magic Club - Bob Harris
24. Lansing Magicians Meet - Stanley White
24. re: Al LeLage
25. The Future Greats - Bill Pitts
25. V-Mail from Magicians
    • Sgt. Archie Horwald (Bellcamp the Magician)
    • TCpl. Edward Novack
25. re: Mysterious Lawrence

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 8 - August 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Lester Lake
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Lester Lake - Marvelo!
4. Abbott's Getting Ready for 10th Annual Get-Together
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • Rope Epic - "Hen" Fetsch
   • Questions and Answers
9. Cliff Entertains Airmen - re: Corp. Cliff Bennett (Dracstein)
9. Shows Christopher's Collection
9. Coke at $1.00 a Bottle? - re: Henry the Magician (Pvt. Dan H. F. Bowman)
9. re: Toledo Magicians' Society picnic
10. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
11. New Jersey Magicians Society - Al Minder
11. Wizard Club [of Chicago] - Stan Lee Abrams
11. re: Sgt. Ernest Heldman
12. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
12. re: Herbert B. Miller & Albert H. Law
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Diabolic Slate
    • Mark-Me
    • Match Suspension - Anonymous
14. Double Trouble - Sheldon Levy
15. Union Jacks - TSgt. Mariano Palhinha
15. A Rabbit Wringer Effect - Joe Ovette
16. Five-Shot Lota Dialog - George McAthy
17. Monte Rabbit Patter - Charles D. Holden
17. re: Al Munroe
18. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
18. New Club in St. Louis - re: St. Louis Society of Magicians
18. re: Bill Deterline
18. re: Zippy the Clown Magician
19. Around New York - Max Holden
19. re: Lester Lake (Marvelo)
19. Bob Anderson Recovering
19. re: Preston, the Magician and Hypnotist (Pvt. Wm. P. Slusher)
19. re: Jack Purves & "Famous Broadcasting Aces Revue"
19. If Your Tops is Late
20. Red, White and Blue - Jim Edwards
20. The Flight of the Dollar Bill - A. N. Onymous
20. A Few Tips - E. D. Gar
21. Parasol Production Opening - Rosario Painchaud
21. Burt and Restored Match - TSgt. Mariano Palhinha
21. re: Ed Little
22. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
22. S.O.S. for Tops Issues! - re: Jack Morrison & Al Munroe
23. For Vents Only - George McAthy
24. Club Receives S.A.M. Charter - re: Magicians Club of New Orleans
24. Visitors at Abbott's
    • Mysterious Lawrence
    • El'Dorado
    • Wallace Kindig
    • Russell Hazen
24. Magicians' Guild of Lansing
24. re: Louis Thomas (Marvelo)
24. re: Bill Neff
25. The Future Greats - Bill Pitts
25. The Power of Knots - Joe Ovette

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 9 - September 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Tom Osborne
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Tom Osborne - Suave Deceptionist!
4. [Dave] Coleman Writes
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • reviews
     • Miracle Methods, Number 4 - Tricks and Sleights - book - Hugard & Braue
     • You're Wrong, I'm Right - trick - Allan Lambie
     • The Perfect Ribbon Thru Body - trick - Allan Lambie
     • Impromptu Mental Routines - book - E. E. Hammill
     • Five-Star Card Effects - Lu Brent
   • Questions and Answers
9. Thrills Convalescent Children - re: Phil Thomas
11. For Vents Only - George McAthy
12. Wizard Club of Chicago - Stan Lee Abrams
12. St. Louis Society of Magicians
12. Magicians' Guild of Lansing
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Kolor-Rite
    • Mystery Blackboard
    • Double Kick
15. Musical Mind Reading - J. B. Maxwell
15. Vest Pocket Effect - Joseph Ovette
16. Color Changing Billiard Balls - Richard Mathison
16. Ironical Ace - TSgt. Mariano Palhinha
17. The Invasion of Colon - poem - Dan Waldron
17. Get-Together Shows to be Under Canvas
18. From Stewart James Overseas
18. Knights of Magic - Lew Dick
18. On to Colon - re: Roy Dohs
18. re: Dr. Aaron Weiss
19. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
20. Around New York - Max Holden
20. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
21. The Canfield Aces - Ben R. Bradley
21. Spirit Floating Table - J. B. Maxwell
22. Silks and Flowers Production - J. B. Maxwell
22. [Frank] Wager Heads Coast Magi
22. Pull That Tread - Joseph Brandi
22. re: Percy Abbott
22. re: Martin Sunshine (Kismet)
23. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
23. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
24. re: Bob Harris
24. re: "Monk" Watson
24. re: Ortheldo, the Magician
24. re: Bill Neff
25. The Future Greats - Bill Pitts
25. re: TSgt. Eugene C. Pronk
25. re: Eddie Cochran

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 10 - October 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Jimmy Trimble
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Jimmy Trimble - A Versatile Lad!
4. Adding to an Old-Timer - Allan Lambie - re: vanishing a cigarette in a handkerchief
5. 524 Magi Enjoy Abbott's Get-Together - Demon Rembrandt
   7. cartoon - Some Impressions of Abbott's 10th Annual Magic Get-Together - Mel
   8. Some Highlights
8. Awarded Columbia Fellowship - re: Harold R. Rice
9. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • reviews
     • Hugard's Magic Monthly, June, July, August & September
     • Fleming Book Reviews, Number 35
     • Comic Trick Cartoons, Book No. 2 - Harry Bjorklund
   • Questions and Answers
12. New Jersey Magicians' Society - Al Minder
12. Wizard Club of Chicago - Stan Lee Abrams
12. St. Louis Society of Magicians
12. re: Dave and Pauline Coleman
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Red and Blue
    • Snip
15. A Card Combination - J. B. Maxwell
15. Tips for Service Magicians - Pvt. Bill Fessler
    • The Last Shot - poem
15. A Gag with a Die - Jim Edwards
16. A Number Gag - Joe Ovette
16. Colored Sands of the Sahara - J. B. Maxwell
16. A Clever Combination - J. B. Maxwell
16. re: Marquis the Magician
17. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
18. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
18. Around New York - Max Holden
19. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
19. Magic Agent Seeks Connection
20. For Vents Only - George McAthy
    • Oscar's Daffynitions
20. [The Wurtzel's] 5th Annual Open House
21. Magigags - Mortimer the Magician (M. John Ruger)
    • Dead Duck
    • Nuts
    • Buy War Bonds
    • A Bill Routine
23. Magic in Pittsburgh
23. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
24. re: Jack Herbert
25. The Future Greats - Bill Pitts
25. re: G. R. Rinehart
25. re: Gordon Alexander & Harlanad Dixon
25. re: Volta and Madamoiselle Marie

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 11 - November 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Paul Stadelman
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Paul Stadelman - Windy's Pal
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • reviews
     • Genii
     • The Dragon
     • Norman's News
     • Hugard's Monthly No. 5
     • The Modern Magi, November, December & January
     • Ernie Butler's Stabbing Card Trick
     • Simplex Rapid Flight Card - Allan Lambie
   • Questions and Answers
8. Yank Sees African Magic
9. Abbott on Robson Show
9. The 'Ol Demon Steps Out - Demon Rembrandt
9. re: Prof. S. W. Blankenbaker
10. New Jersey Magicians Society - Al Minder
10. St. Louis Society of Magicians - L. E. Roba Collins
10. Wizard Club of Chicago - Stan Lee Abrams
11. Around New York - Max Holden
11. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
12. A Good Chopper Gag - Pvt. J. C. Walter (Jack Curtis)
12. Minneapolis Hocus Pocus Club - Arthur Nelson
12. Duke [Stern] and Barbara are One
12. re: Seaman Joe Scott
12. re: Lt. Lee Allen Estes
12. re: Phil Foxwell
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Liquid Mirage
    • Silko
14. Phantom Clock Idea - H. E. Ryan
15. Mysto Silk - Johnny Sayer
15. The Victory Poster - Patter by Willard S. Smith
15. Card Prediction - William Lainhart
16. Comedy Glass Trick - Jerry Sorensen
16. Merchandising Magic - Tommy Windsor
17. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
17. Fort Wayne Magi Elect
17. re: Little Johnny Jones
18. Reflections After Colon - Stuart Robson
19. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
19. re: Forum of Magic (Philadelphia)
20. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
20. For Vents Only - George McAthy
21. Magicians Guild of Lansing - Stanley White
21. Aussie Magi Carry On
21. Magician Star of Youth Rally - re: Phil Huckabe, Jr.
21. re: Arnold Furst
22. Mike Idea - Harold G. Beaumont
22. Good Comedy Idea - Allan Lambie
22. Color Changing Knot - Joseph M. Harris
23. re: Pvt. Merle Morley
23. re: G. Ray Terrell
24. re: Bert Allerton
25. The Future Greats - Bill Pitts
25. Mrs. Harry Cecil Dies
25. Magic in Pittsburgh

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 12 - December 1943 - 36 pages
1. Cover - Harry Otto
3. Contents
4. Harry Otto - International Comique!
4. Magic on Broadway Bill
4. re: Tommy Windsor
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • reviews
     • Camera Cards - trick
     • Miniature Card Magic - booklet - "Hen" Fetsch
     • The T. S. Borrowed Bill and Potato - trick
   • Questions and Answers
7. The Campbell Caravan - Loring and Kathryne Campbell
8. re: Ben Takara
8. Magic in the Army - Milbourne Christopher
9. Show Judge They're Magicians - re: Ring 1, IBM, St. Louis
9. re: Monk Watson
9. Nicola Scores with Lecture
10. Fire Destroys Soldier's Magic - re: Cpl. G. F. Bouchat
10. Houdini Club Officers
10. Blackstone Still "Tops" - Demon Rembrandt
10. Dracstein Takes a Bride
11. Wizard Club of Chicago - Stan Lee Abrams
11. New Jersey Magicians Society - Al Minder
11. re: Capt. Harry H. Baker
11. re: Mrs. Abe Warsaw
12. Around New York - Max Holden
12. re: TSgt. Mariano Palhinha & Cyralso
12. St. Louis Society of Magicians - L. E. Roba Collins
12. Magicians Guild of Lansing - Stan White
12. re: Wormald, the Magician
13. Mechanical Magic - Prof. Glover, M. M.
    • Cuckoo
    • Deucey
    • Snippy Shears
19. Simplex Color Changing Rope - Allan Lambie
19. A Helpful Hint or Two - Robert J. Feinson
20. For Vents Only - George McAthy
    • Letter from Windy Higgins [Paul Stadelman's figure]
22. Magic Outdoors - L. E. Roba Collins
23. Talk About Philadelphia - Tom Osborne
23. Magical Highlights Show
23. re: Al Minder
23. re: Volta (Burling Hull) & Co.
23. re: "Windy" Higgins
24. Spoof Vanish of Milk - Allan Lambie
24. Spellbinder - Switch-er-Roo Gag - R. C> Buff
24. Simplex New Era Card Spread - Allan Lambie
25. A Chick and Egg Idea - Dr. Guss O. Salley
25. Who Lost Camera? Fountain Pen? - Get-Together lost & found
25. Wurtzel's Open House
25. Honor Le Paul
25. re: Tommy Woo
25. re: Otis Manning
26. Merchandising Magic - Tommy Windsor
26. Magicians and Spiritualism
27. Magic in Pittsburgh - Harry Albacker
27. re: Lloyd E. Jones bought Earl Rybolt library of Magicana
27. Magigal-ly Yours - Carolyn Trask
28. re: Dell O'Dell
28. The Future Greats - Bill Pitts
29. Max Holden's Mother Dies
29. re: Williston, the Magician
29. re: Hocus Pocus Club of Minneapolis

Publisher: Abbott Magic