Genii Volume 17 (Sep 1952 - Aug 1953)

September 1952 - August 1953
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

507 pages (9 double pages)

1. Genii - Volume 17, Number 1 - September 1952 - 44 pages
1. Cover - The Merv Taylor Company
7. Dealer's Directory
9. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
10. The Editors Problem
    • By Gerald Kosky
11. Easy Does It - H. Fernandes
12. A Novel Coin Bag - Lu Brent
13. The Magical Traveler - Alan Wakeling
    • Scotland
14. The Alcoholic Animal - Johnny Geddes
15. The Artful Dodges of William W. Larsen
16. Your New Act From Genii - Ray Muse
    • Pocket Close-Up Act (No Cards)
    • Impromptu Card Act (Close-Up)
    • The Club Magician's Act
    • Evening Stage Show
18. Presenting Verne's Varieties - Verne Chesbro
    • transposition of salt from hand to hand
    • utility comedy item
19. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
20. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
    • Editors Problem with 10 small cards
21. George McAthy - photo
22. Publicity of the Month
    • Judge [Charles W.] Fricke, 70, Feted as Senior County Jurist
    • This Fellow's Rabid for Rabbits - photo - Clark Richey, 13
    • Magigal Gerrie Larsen & Magiguy Dan Slater - Life photo essay
    • Magicians Baffle Each Other - Life Photo essay
      • Bert Easley
      • Eddie Joseph
      • Arie McChesney
      • Merv Taylor
24. Ed Dart - photo
25. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Daniel Moran - cartoon
    • Alan Caruba - photo
    • Bob Setty - variation of a Hoffmann pass
26. Patter Points - George Schindler
26. Our Cover - The Merv Taylor Company
27. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
    • Hugard's Magic Monthly, Book Edition 5
    • Willane's Methods for Miracles, No. 8
    • Secret - Hen Fetsch
    • Flat Wand - Tommy Windsor
    • Colorfusing Knife - John Stanfield
    • Dr. Jak's Multiball - Bruce Elliott
    • Flabbergast - Irv Weiner
    • Stretching Card - Tommy Windsor
    • The Sphinx
    • Phoenix Nos. 260-261
28. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
29. The Society of American Magicians - Charles A. Rosskam
    • Harold D. Nichols
    • William H. Douglass
29. George Pughe - death notice
30. Magicians and Their Programs
    • Chung Ling Soo Matinee, Grand Theatre, Birmingham, February 25, 1911
31. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights - C. Verne Bloch
    • Frank Werner
    • Tenth Annual Picnic and Magical Get-Together, Ring No. 11, I.B.M.
32. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
    • The Merv Taylor Company
    • News of the M.D.A.
33. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Justin Ratterman
34. MagiGALivanting with Gerrie
35. All Aboard for Baltimore - M.A.E.S. Convention
35. The Buffalo Stampede is On - Buffalo Conclave

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45. Genii - Volume 17, Number 2 - October 1952 - 44 pages
45. Cover - Docweiss
51. Dealer's Directory
53. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
54. The Specialist - Lu Brent
    • The Magical Chef
    • The Magical Bar Keeper
    • The Last Customer
55. SPO - Eugene Poinc
56. Over-the-Phone Basic Code - Gerald Kosky
57. Pop Up Silk - First of a Series - Billy Bell
58. The Ghosts Walk Again - Maga
59. "Magnetized" Handkerchief - Docweiss
60. The Affair of the Woolworth Necklace - Sir Felix Korim
62. Presenting Verne's Varieties - Verne Chesbro
    • Newspaper to Bouquet
63. The Magical Traveler - Alan Wakeling
63. Magicians and Their Programs
    • Archibald Potter, Society Conjurer, Leicester Y.M.C.A., March 4, 1911
64. The Cheats and Knaveries of William W. Larsen
65. Stan Payne - photo
66. Publicity of the Month
    • Sir Felix Due For Diploma 35 Years Late - Brewerton A. Clark
    • Spirit of Houdini - photo essay - Docweiss
    • Magicians See Red Sox In Race - William S. Bell, Herman Hanson & Herman M. SUss
    • The Billboard - Docweiss & Miss Terry Lee
    • Ladies of Legerdemain - Magigals
68. The Mahendras - photo
69. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
    • illusions suitable for a mental act
70. You Should Be Paying Your Way Through Magic - Rex, The Ace Magician
71. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Lola B. Santos
    • cartoon - Steve Norman
    • Arthur Andrews, Jr. & Harris Ruben - correspondence re: M.W.C.C.
    • Jack F. Foley - correspondence
    • Jim Sneed - re: Magic-O
    • Ward Boyce - re: The Wand
72. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
    • Modern Coin Magic - J. B. Bobo
    • Ad-Libs - Robert Orben
    • Nate Leipzig's Card Stab - Victor Farelli
    • Vampire Magic Catalogue
73. The Society of American Magicians - Charles A. Rosskam
    • Willard Sawyer
    • Earl T. Didlake
    • Harold I. McKeever
    • John H. Young
74. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
75. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights - C. Verne Bloch
    • Ralph Deshong
76. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
    • Douglas Magicland
    • News of the M.D.A.
77. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc. - Paul Eckfeld, editor
    • P.C.A.M. Personalities - Paul Eckfeld
    • News Highlights
      • Spokane Mystic Club
      • Vancouver Magic Circle
      • Seattle Magic Ring
      • Portland Society of Magicians
78. T.A.O.M. Convention - J. B. Bobo
79. T.A.O.M. Convention Pictures
80. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Justin Ratterman
    • The Silberstein Party
    • Honored Guests
    • Long Distant Guest
    • Eat, Drink and be Merry
80. Coming Next Month
81. Our Cover - Doc Weiss

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89. Genii - Volume 17, Number 3 - November 1952 - 44 pages
89. Cover - Nelson De Mers
95. Dealer's Directory
97. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
98. Gravatt's Mental Mystery - Glenn G. Gravatt
99. Fan and Confetti - Billy Bell
99. A Nail in Your Shoe - Billy Bell
100. A Good Magician's Poster - Richard J. Weibel
102. Persian Version
103. The Specialist - Lu Brent
     • The Magical Tailor
     • Magic Man from the Mint
     • The Magical Edison
     • The Mad Haberdasher
104. Garroting-A-Girl! - Sir Felix Korim
106. Presenting Verne's Varieties - Verne Chesbro
     • Newspaper to Bouquet
107. Forgotten Flame - Tom Billet
107. Improved 20th Century Silk Routine - Lt. Ray Hafler
108. Bell, Book & Candle: Being Thoughts by William W. Larsen
109. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
110. Publicity
     • Cardini To Head Big Magic Show To Help Children
     • George Jason
     • DeLage and Shirley
     • Programs for 10th Annual Convention - M.A.E.S.
     • Al Flosso
     • Larry Weeks, juggler
     • Christmas Party - Cardini & Riedel
     • Noted Magicians To Appear At Benefit - Phil and Kay Thomas & Clint Rieddel
     • Dr. Stanley Jaks
     • program for Wisconsin Houdini Club 1952 Convention
     • Tony Touts His Tricks - Tony Curtis as Houdini
     • Mixing Magic and Teaching, He Scores Hit - Prof. J. J. Chopp
     • Footlights - William and Dorothy Larsen
     • Phil Thomas
113. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
     • an "impromptu" card routine with a borrowed deck
114. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
     • One Man Mental Routine - Milbourne Christopher
     • Colorfusing Knife - Stanfield - simplified routine
     • Feel-G - Stanfield
     • In the Aisles - Red Baker & Milt Larsen
     • Jokers' Jackpot - Red Baker & Milt Larsen
     • Golden Gate Magic Company catalogue
     • Impromptu No Nesting Cup and Ball Routine - Irv Weiner
     • Irv's Three Transposition - Irv Weiner
     • Abracadabra
     • Magical Digest
     • Pentagram
     • Phoenix No. 264
     • The Gen
     • The Magic Magazine
114. cartoon - Laszlo
115. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
     • Arthur Andrews, Jr.
     • cartoon - Bill Melchor
     • magazines - Magic-O, The Joker & M.W.C.C.
     • William English - comments re: comedy funnel
     • David Roper - re: The Ledger of Magic
116. Our Cover - Nelson Demers
116. T. J. Crawford Dies at 81
117. The Society of American Magicians - Charles A. Rosskam
     • S.A.M. National Council Meets Nov. 8
     • C. Roy MacWhirter
     • Gottlieb Kogel
118. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
119. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights
     • J. B. Bobo of Texarkana, The Magician's Magician - by Luther Southworth
     • Bobo Book Nets $220
120. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
     • Clint Riedel
     • Gene Jeffries Novelty Co.
121. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc. - Paul Eckfeld, editor
     • P.C.A.M. Personalities - Robert A. Youngs, President
     • News Highlights
       • Seattle Magic Ring
       • Spokane Mystic Club
121. In Memoriam of Captain Thomas Jones

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133. Genii - Volume 17, Number 4 - December 1952 - 44 pages
133. Cover - Dell O'Dell
139. Dealer's Directory
141. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
142. Glen Gravatt Card Trick
142. cartoon - Poinc
143. Flash Silk Production With Fans - Billy Bell
144. Santa Fraud - Eugene Poinc
146. Torn Billet - Gerald Kosky
146. Improved 20th Century Silk Routine - Lt. Ray Hafler
146. The Specialist - Lu Brent
     • The Magical Pitchman
     • The Gifted Magician
     • The Magical Executioner
     • To End It All
147. "Limit" Paper Restoration - Burned and Restored Effect - Roxy
148. The Christmas Mystree - Sir Felix Korim
150. Routines Without Tables - Bill Larsen
151. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
152. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
     • re: Miraskil
153. Season's Greetings - various
156. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
     • Encyclopedia of Cigarette Tricks - Keith Clark
     • Directory of Magicians - C.R. Tracy
     • Silk at Your Fingertips - Jack Chanin
     • Four Little Beans - Victor Farelli, editor
     • Phoenix Nos. 265-267
     • Pentagram, September
     • The Wizard, September
     • The Magic Magazine, October
157. The Society of American Magicians - Charles A. Rosskam
     • Fall Council Meeting
     • Harry Houdini Assembly 29, Waterbury
     • Charles J. Jones
     • Max Terhune
158. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
     • Jerry Ornoff
     • cartoon - Phil Bauer
     • magazines - MWCC, Ledger of Magic & The Voice from the Attic
159. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights - C. Verne Bloch
     • Hugo Furney, Magician Extraordinary
     • "Magical Minutes" - Thornton Poole - Vancouver Magic Circle
160. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
161. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc. - Paul Eckfeld, editor
     • P.C.A.M. Personality of the Month - Larry Keller, Vice-President P.C.A.M.
     • News Highlights
       • Albuquerque Magicians Club
       • Vancouver Magic Circle
       • Night-Before Party
       • Seattle Magic Ring
162. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Justin Ratterman
     • New Members Welcomed
     • A Visit With Joe Laurie, Jr.
     • Carl Rosini Honored
     • Future Lectures
     • The Annual Guild Dinner
163. Woman Magician Expert on Stage Or in the Kitchen - re: Dell O'Dell
164. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
     • Merry Xmas

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177. Genii - Volume 17, Number 5 - January 1953 - 44 pages
177. Cover - Kim - Happy New Year
183. Dealer's Directory
185. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
186. Bottle 'A' Djinn - Eugene Poinc
187. Side-Slip-Sleight - Larry Becker
188. Policy Plus - Russduck
189. Club Bullet Catching - Bud Spraker
190. Silk and Sash - Billy Bell
191. Gems of Magic - William W. Larsen
192. Impromptu Stunts - Lu Brent
     • Match My Line
     • Match Cover Off
     • Torn and Restored Cigarette Trick
     • A Safety Pin Stunt
     • Fish Off the Line
193. More Escape Ideas - Charles Ruben
     • Sheet Metal Box Challenge
     • Torture Ladder
194. Presenting Verne's Varieties - Verne Chesbro
     • The Magician and the Judge
195. Pairing the Pairs - Glenn G. Gravatt
195. Impromptu Location
196. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
     • Are You Distinctive?
197. Kim Evans - photo
198. Publicity of the Month
     • Thomas Hendricks
     • Journal Headline Magic - Preston the Magician
     • Paraders Turn Out Friday - Tommy Windsor
     • It's Magic - David Steward
     • Government Clears Up Mystery Long a Secret of Magician's Art - Merv Taylor
     • Hubert To Give Magician Act In Shrine Show - Dr. Robert W. Hubert
     • Prestidigitator Joins Sun Staff - Thomas Hendricks
     • Pastor Says Mystery Helps Put Over Message - Rev. Dana M. Pankey
     • Magician's Escape Box Act Tops Optimist Magic Show - McDonald Birch
200. Tommy Windsor and Jeanne - photo
201. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
     • face-up force - a Brain Wave effect
202. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
203. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
     • Andy Field - head chopper
     • cartoon - Bob Hern
     • cartoon - Bob Malecke
     • correspondence & magazine - The Ledger of Magic
204. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
     • Sight Bits - Robert Orben
     • Irv Weiner's Manu-Secrets
     • Flabbergasting Outdone - Irv Weiner
     • Grandfather Trick - Frank Lane
     • Three Ball Monte - Weiner
     • Yo-Yo Escape - aka Pull Thru - D. Robbins
     • Miracle Discs - D. Robbins
     • Abracadabra Nos. 352-355
     • The Gen
     • Phoenix Nos. 268-269
     • Pentagram, October
     • The Magic Wand, October
     • Magic Magazine, November
205. The Society of American Magicians - Charles A. Rosskam
     • Edward N. Case
     • DeLora Whitney
206. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
     • Gordon Novelty Co.
     • S. A. Adams Co.
207. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights - C. Verne Bloch
     • Jim Wheeler
     • I.B.M. Meets
208. The Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences
     • Magician of the Year - J. B. Bobo
     • Book of the Year - Modern Coin Magic
     • Trick of the Year - The Jardine Ellis Ring Trick
     • Editor of the Year - Peter Warlock
209. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc. - Paul Eckfeld, editor
     • Club News
       • Southern California Assembly No. 22
       • The Vancouver Magic Circle
       • The Spokane Mystic Club
       • Reno Magic Circle
210. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Justin Ratterman
211. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins

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221. Genii - Volume 17, Number 6 - February 1953 - 40 pages
221. Cover - Ace Gorham
227. Dealer's Directory
229. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
230. The Gravatt Card Miracle - Glenn G. Gravatt
232. Routined Magic - Paul Carlo
233. A Tip on the Lit Match From Pocket - Richard Gray
234. A Novel One-Hand Colorchange or Switch - Larry Becker
235. Cigarette Duo - Billy Bell
     • King-Size Cigarette
     • Dummy Cigarette
236. East Indian Rope Trick - Felix Korim
238. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
     • telekinesis effect
238. cartoon - Poinc
239. Dick Du Bois - photo
240. Publicity of the Month
     • Magic Factory - Mystifying tricks are made here in a garage, the sold all over the world - Don Redmon
242. Ben Chavez - photo
243. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
244. Presenting Verne's Varieties - Verne Chesbro
     • Novelty Finale
245. Easy Bowl Production - H. Fernandes
245. Our Cover - A. C. (Ace) Gorham
246. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
247. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
     • cartoon contest - first prize - Bill Melchor
     • cartoon contest - second prize - Eddie Turner
     • cartoon contest - third prize - Ralph Calvert
     • correspondence - Allen Nye, Jeffrey Deakin, John Pooley, Louis Hormung, Eddie Turner, Jimmy Weston, Philip Halethy, Bob Setty, Larry Brown & Jerry Belson
248. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
     • Okito On Magic - Theodore Bamberg
     • Classic Secrets of Magic - Bruce Elliott
     • Phoenix No. 270
249. The Society of American Magicians - Ray Muse
     • Joining the S.A.M.
     • The Initiation
     • The Picture - Assembly No. 22 of Los Angeles
     • The S.A>M. Convention
250. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc. - Harold Rice
     • The Customer Speaks
     • The Dealer Speaks
251. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights - C. Verne Bloch
     • Ross Bertram - by Bruce Posgate
     • Ring 90, Albuquerque
252. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Justin Ratterman
     • Ladies' Night at the Guild
     • After Meeting Show
     • Oldest Guild Member Present - re: Royal V. Heath
253. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc. - Paul Eckfeld, editor
     • Los Angeles Society of Magicians (L.A.S.M.)
     • Albuquerque Magicians Club
     • Seattle Magic Ring
     • Vancouver Magic Circle
254. Chicago Magigals' Party - photos

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261. Genii - Volume 17, Number 7 - March 1953 - 44 pages
261. Cover - Jack Swimmer
267. Dealer's Directory
269. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
270. Gravatt's Match Box Secret
272. Reversed Pencil - Billy Bell
273. The Nefarious Practices of William W. Larsen
274. Don't Get Caught with Your Deck Down - T. J. Rosenthal
276. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
277. An Oriental Fantasy - Robert Henderson
278. Orben on Everything - Robert Orben
279. 1st Pan-American Magic Congress
279. Jack Swimmer - Aboard S.S. Liberte
280. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
     • cards as slates effect
280. cartoon - Poinc
281. Robert Orben
282. Publicity of the Month
     • 'Pine St. Art Week' Winners Announced - Julie, wife of Virgil
     • Self-Taught Craftsman Leads Creative Life In Retirement - George Kier
     • 'Eats' Fire for TV - Johnny Platt
     • All Wrapped Up In His Magic - Johnny Platt
     • It's Just Plain Magic - Janet Leigh & Tony Curtis in "Houdini"
     • It's Really Magic - Thomas, the Magician
284. Eugene Poinc
285. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
     • Kenneth Thompson
     • cartoon - Ralph Calvert
     • Louis Hornung and "The Magician"
     • magazines - M.W.C.C. (December), The Sorcerer. The Ledger (January)
     • correspondence: David Roper, Christopher Crocker, Richard Frost, Bill Melcher, Harry Opel
286. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
287. Presenting Verne's Varieties - Verne Chesbro
     • Salt in Motion
287. cartoon - Scott Taber
288. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
     • The Ireland Magic Co. book catalogue
     • Ireland's Year Book for 1952
     • Emcee Blockbusters - Robert Orben
     • Paul Fleming Book Reviews Nos. 160-162
     • The Magic Wand, December
     • Abracadabra Nos. 356-363
     • The Magical Digest, September through December issues
     • Phoenix Nos. 272-273
     • Pentagram, December
     • The Gen, December
     • The Magic Magazine, December and January issues
     • The Wizard, November and December issues
     • M-U-M, December and January issues
288. Final Curtain
     • Arthur Buckley
     • Herman Weber
289. The Society of American Magicians - Ray Muse
     • Parent Assembly, New York
     • Golden Gate Assembly, San Francisco
     • Chicago Assembly
     • St. Louis Assembly
     • Cincinnati Assembly
     • Boston Assembly
     • Assembly No. 22, Los Angeles
     • Colorado Assembly
     • Rochester Assembly
290. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
     • The Edmar Magic Shop
291. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights - C. Verne Bloch
     • The Lestas
292. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Justin Ratterman
     • Long Island Mystics
293. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc. - Paul Eckfeld, editor
     • Southern California Assembly No. 22
     • The Mystic 13 Magic Club, Inc., I.B.M. Ring 55, Phoenix
     • Vancouver Magic Circle
     • Oakland Magic Circle
     • Ring No. 90, Albuquerque
     • Hollywood Magigals, Assembly No. 8
     • Pasadena Magigals, Assembly No. 6
     • Spokane Convention

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305. Genii - Volume 17, Number 8 - April 1953 - 44 pages
305. Cover - Jay Palmer & Doreen
311. Dealer's Directory
313. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
314. The King of Clubs - R. M. Jamison
315. Dumbest Lil' Rabbit - Eugene Poinc
316. Gravatt's Sympathetic Cards
316. The Magic Parachute - Dr. Deception, MD (Mental Deceptionist)
317. Eggs of the Magi - Robert Henderson
317. Ribbon, Silks and Cards - Drakon
318. Rods and Ribbons - Billy Bell
319. Easy to See Through - Allen Perlin
320. Have a Coke - Pfc. R. B. Ferguson
320. Here It Is!! H. Fernandes
321. The Sacred Jewels - James A. Charlesworth
322. Orben on Everything - Robert Orben
323. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
324. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
     • find the card effect
324. cartoon - Bob Schroter (?)
325. Frank Herman - photo
326. Publicity of the Month
     • Well, Isn't This Wizard! - He can make his wife vanish - Virgil
328. Frank Garcia
329. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
     • Jim Sneed
     • cartoon - David Roper
     • magazines - M.W.C.C. (January & February), The Ledger (March)
330. Magicians I Have Met - re: Jay Palmer and Doreen - Oswald Rae
330. Jay Palmer and Doreen - cover
331. The White Wizard in White Magic - Lou Hall
332. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
333. The Society of American Magicians - Ray Muse
     • Parent Assembly, New York
     • Santa Barbara Assembly
     • Chicago Assembly
     • Los Angeles Assembly
     • Cincinnati Assembly
334. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
     • Dice Dexterity - Audley Walsh & Ed Mishell
     • Fire Magic - Clettis V. Musson
     • Pieces of Mind - Bob Somerfield
     • Phoenix Nos. 274-276
     • Psycho No. 5 - Thela Garrett
     • The Linking Ring, February
     • Abracadabra Nos. 364-368
     • Pentagram, January
     • The Gen, February
335. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights - C. Verne Bloch
     • Ricardo - Orthatist-Necromancer - by Herb Stonham
336. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
     • Arthur Brush
     • Le Roy Mingus
337. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc. - Paul Eckfeld, editor
     • Seattle Magic Ring
     • The Oakland Magic Circle
     • Ring 90, Albuquerque
     • Los Angeles Society of Magicians
     • San Jose Mystic Club
     • Vancouver Magic Circle
     • S.A.M. Southern California Assembly No. 22
     • Spokane Mystic Club
338. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Justin Ratterman
     • Hornmann's Magic Shop
     • By Way of Note
     • Jack Miller
     • Europe and Iceland
339. Little Rock Magic Circle - photo
339. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins

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349. Genii - Volume 17, Number 9 - May 1953 - 44 pages
349. Cover - "A'Ree" Femanipulator
355. Dealer's Directory
357. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
358. Gravatt's Name Card Devination - Glenn G. Gravatt
360. The Judge's Bill Trick - Judge Charles Fricke
361. Bill Force
362. The White Wizard in White Magic - Lou Hall
     • The Opening
363. Signs of The Zodiac - R. M. Jamison
364. Orben on Everything - Robert Orben
365. Milk Pitcher Container - Billy Bell
366. Variation of Larry Becker's Knot Effect - Tan Hock Chuan
367. Presenting Verne's Varieties - Verne Chesbro
     • re: sucker tricks
368. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
     • re: book tests
368. cartoon
369. Janet Clinton - photo
370. Publicity of the Month
     • Docweiss
     • Rabbits and - Thomas the Magician
     • Chicagoan Weds English Singer - Jack Kodell
     • Professor Uses Magic, Keeps Class Attentive - Dr. Abraham B. Hurwitz
     • Dr. "You-Know-Me" Walters
     • From Magic to Hypnotism! - Russ Kaiser
372. Gretchen Carlsburg - photo
373. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
     • Mike Anderson - production of a glass of wine
     • Jerry Belson
     • cartoon - "Bill"
     • name changes & corrections - La Kay, Philip Haletky
     • magazines - MWCC, The Wand
     • correspondence - Alan Caruba, Henry H. Kerr
374. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
375. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
376. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
     • Doodle-Art - Harry Bjorlund
     • The Magic Wand
     • Abracadabra Nos. 373-374
     • The Sphinx, March
     • The Ledger of Magic
     • Phoenix Nos. 276-278
     • Pentagram
     • The Linking Ring
     • The Magic Magazine
377. The Society of American Magicians - Ray Muse
     • Worchester Assembly
     • Boston Assembly
     • Chicago Assembly
     • Rhode Island Assembly
     • Seattle Assembly
     • St. Louis Assembly
     • Los Angeles Assembly
     • Parent Assembly, New York
     • Indianapolis Assembly
     • Golden Gate Assembly
     • Cincinnati Assembly
378. Our Cover Girl - A'Ree, The Queen of Hearts
379. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights - C. Verne Bloch
     • Silver Anniversary Convention
     • C. N. Hickman
380. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
     • Jimmy Sanders
     • M.D.A. News
381. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc. - Paul Eckfeld, editor
     • P.C.A.M. Convention
     • Spokane Mystic Club
     • Ring 90
     • S.A.M. Assembly No. 22
     • Seattle Magic Ring
382. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Justin Ratterman
     • Walter Coleman Night
     • The Reneaux Lecture
     • Dell O'Dell
     • Jimmy Herpik
     • Knights of Magic
     • Guild's 9th Annual Dinner
     • Guild Member Activities

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393. Genii - Volume 17, Number 10 - June 1953 - 44 pages
393. Cover - Harry and Bess Houdini - A La Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh
399. Dealer's Directory
401. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
402. Russduck Run-Up - Rusduck
403. Kosky's Coin Vanish - Gerald Kosky
404. Silk and Sash - Billy Bell
405. Mind 'N' Magic - Eugene Poinc
406. The White Wizard in White Magic - Lou Hall
407. Thimble Holder - H. Fernandes
407. Gravatt's Double Climax
408. The Tea Chests of Wang Foo - Modern Version - Robert Thomson
409. Harry and Bess Houdini - a la Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh - George Boston
409. Magigals - Jane Clements
     • Highlights of the past season
     • Seattle Magigals
410. Orben on Everything - Robert Orben
411. Presenting Verne's Varieties - Verne Chesbro
     • re: publicity
412. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
     • Smooth Flight
412. cartoon - Nyle Rothenbach
413. Ronald Haines - photo
414. Publicity of the Month
     • There Are Plenty of Magicians Around - Charles A. RossKam. C. Foster Fenner, Harry A. Scheer, The Kingsfords & Herbert Lamond
416. Tony Curtis - photo
417. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
     • Steve Norman
     • correspondence
     • magazines - M.W.C.C. & The Wand
     • cartoon - Eddie Turner
     • publishing advice
418. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
419. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
420. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights - C. Verne Bloch
     • Rev. Martin Elz - Minister-Magician is Highly Esteemed - by Herb Stoneham
420. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins
421. 25th Annual Convention of the Society of American Magicians - with photos - Ray Muse
424. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
     • 100 Latest Tips on Tricks - Milbourne Christopher
     • Magic Tricks - Wilfred Jonson
     • Practical Magic - David Robbins, editor
     • Orben On Everything - Genii
     • Pentagram, March
     • Phoenix No. 279
     • The Ledger of Magic
     • Abracadabra Nos. 275-277
     • The Gen, April
     • The Magic Magazine, April
425. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc. - Paul Eckfeld, editor
     • Reno Magic Circle
     • Oakland Magic Circle
     • Ring 90
     • Spokane Mystic Club
426. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Justin Ratterman
     • Annual Banquet and Show
     • Pres. Dick Dubois Opens
     • The Banquet Committee
427. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
     • Edward M. Massey
     • Stage Magic Factory (Burling Hull)
428. Michael Shields - photo

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437. Genii - Volume 17, Number 11 - July 1953 - 40 pages
437. Cover - Robert Youngs, President P.C.A.M.
443. Dealer's Directory
445. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
446. Pseudo Graphology - R. Vernon Cook
446. Vanishing Milk to Corn - John Catlett
447. Television Production - Bob Evison
448. Bird of Paradise - An Illusion - Eugene Poinc
450. Gravatt's Unbelievable Location
450. Ideas of Idle Moments - Lu Brent
451. A Tip on the Top of the Pocket Vanish - Richard Gray
451. Four Aces - H. Fernandes
452. Garnering the Green Backs - Lu Brent
453. The White Wizard in White Magic - Lou Hall
     • Four Secrets Revealed
454. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
     • three card fortune telling
455. Presenting Verne's Varieties - Verne Chesbro
     • Pepper and Salt
     • Salt-Go
     • Knife Through Handkerchief
456. Orben on Everything - Robert Orben
457. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
     • Dave Lakay
     • magazines - The Puzzler, The Ledger of Magic, MWCC Monthly
     • cartoon - Frostini
     • Perfected Coincidence - Jimmy Stewart
458. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
459. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
460. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
     • Hugard's Magic Monthly, sixth bound volume
     • Paul Fleming Book Reviews Nos. 163-165
     • Screamline Comedy - Robert Orben
     • Ring-on-Ribbon Routines - Bertram Millidge
     • On The Spot - Everett Lyda
     • The Magnet, issue No. 1
     • Phoenix No. 281
     • Psycho No. 6 - Teral Garrett
     • Tops, June
461. Silver Anniversary Convention - I.B.M. - review
     • Hi Lites of I.B.M. Silver Anniversary Convention 1953
     • Contest Winners
     • M.D.A. Meeting
     • Odds and Ends for the Record
     • photos
464. Our Cover - Robert Youngs
464. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins
465. The Society of American Magicians - Ray Muse
     • Welcome to San Bernardino - new assembly
     • Valley Assembly
     • Boston Assembly
     • Chicago Assembly
     • Worcester Assembly
     • Los Angeles Assembly
     • St. Louis Assembly
466. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Justin Ratterman
     • De Lage and Shirley
     • Docweiss
     • Du Bois - Palmer - Blackstone
     • Friends of Holland Inc.
467. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc. - Paul Eckfeld, editor
     • Spokane to See in '53
     • Seattle Scene - photo - Hugh Riley
468. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
     • Harry Smith
     • Francis Ireland to Lecture at P.C.A.M.
469. "This is Your Life, Vivian Cosby" - Gerrie Larsen
470. Publicity of the Month
     • It's Easy - Anne Claire Thomas
     • Seagoing Magician Won't Reveal Secrets of Trade - Richard, The Magician
     • 'Count of Conjuring,' Ralph Calvert Entertains Again at Service Club Show
     • Magicians Honor "Houdini" Stars and Producer -

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477. Genii - Volume 17, Number 12 - August 1953 - 40 pages
477. Cover - Aloha - Bill Larsen
483. Dealer's Directory
485. Facing the Fact - obituary for William W. Larsen - Bill Larsen, Jr.
486. Glass Houlette - Ernest Singer
487. Puncture Proof - Bob Evison
488. The Cape of Conquest - J. V. Murray
489. An Answer to Mr. Christopher [re: Houdini movie] - George L. Boston
490. Gravatt's Red and Black
491. Somewhere Back in Time - Eugene Poinc
492. The Mango Tree - Roxy
493. Orben on Everything - Robert Orben
494. Double Daring - Bascom Jones, Jr. & Michael Shields
     • mentalist effect
495. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
     • Bob Setty
     • Gary Green
     • John Osborne - combine teen age magic clubs?
     • magazines - MWCC
     • correspondence
496. Aloha Bill Larsen - obituary
498. Gerrie Speaks
499. Paying Your Way - Rex, The Ace Magician
500. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
501. The Society of American Magicians - Ray Muse
     • Parent Assembly
     • Chicago Assembly
     • Worcester Assembly
     • Los Angeles
     • Rochester Assembly
     • Houston Assembly
     • Arrowhead Assembly (San Bernardino)
502. Paper and Ink - Dariel Fitzkee
     • review of William Larsen's literary contributions (including collaboration with T. Page Wright)
502. The Sphinx Suspends
503. International Brotherhood of Magicians News Highlights
     • New Editor of I.B.M. Page will start with September issue:
       • Magically an Idea or Two - George Boston
503. Coming [in Volume 18]
504. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Drake V. Smith
     • Guild News - From Here and There
     • Sir Felix Korim Lecture
     • Just a Reminder
505. The White Wizard in White Magic - Lou Hall
     • Conclusion
506. News of the Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
     • Harry Stanley
     • News of the MDA
507. Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, Inc.
     • Eighteenth Annual P.C.A.M. Convention - with photos - Arnold Furst
511. Index to Genii Volume 17

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