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Genii Volume 21 (Sep 1956 - Aug 1957) by William W. Larsen

September 1956 - August 1957
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

468 pages (4 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 1 - September 1956 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Fu Manchu
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. Next Month
  5. Laffs in Magic - cartoon - Jack Holland
  6. As We Go To Press - WWL(Jr.)
  7. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
    • I.B.M. to Houston
    • New Contest
  8. Coin Thru - Larry Becker
  9. A Good Opening - Senor Rai
  10. Magical Ideas - Judge Charles W. Fricke
    • The Fugitive Card
    • A Prediction Idea
    • Magical Ideas
  11. Gravatt's Multiple Match - Glenn Gravatt
  12. Wunn-Cutt - Johnny Geddes
  13. Olindo Galluccio's Little Finger Count - Ed. Whitford
  14. Double Daring - Frederick M. Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
    • The Pack's Out - continued
  15. The Trickeries of Bill Larsen - F. Michael Shields
    • Patter Plot Scripts - continued
      • Three Cards Across
      • Here, There and Everywhere
      • The Chinese Sticks
  16. The Ministry of Magic - Joseph M. White
    • Magi-Minister of the Month - Reverend Floyd R. Sartwell
    • Three Candles in A Holder - Reverend Floyd R. Sartwell
  17. Index to Genii Volume 20 - Ray Muse
  18. New England Convention Coming
  19. Al Sharpe Takes to Ice
  20. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • More Mohammed Bey Routines with the Okito Coin Box - Master Routine No. 2 - S. Leo Horowitz
    • The Five of Fetsch - Hen Fetsch
    • Astro Question Chart - Gerald Kosky
    • Oriental Fire-Water Tubes - Edward M. Massey
    • Knot Disintegrator - Robert Gurtler
    • DeLuxe Siberian Chain - Larry Weeks
    • Towers Double Locking Irons - Larry Weeks
    • Hamburg Eight Handcuffs - Larry Weeks
  21. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Andrus Deals You In - Jerry Andrus
    • How to Make Money with Carnival Games - Theron Fox
    • The Girl Show Letter - Theron Fox
    • Midway Torture Feats - Theron Fox
  22. Explanatory Program of Will Rock - Ray Muse
  23. 20 Years Ago in Genii
  24. P.C.A.M. News - Lloyd Jones
    • History of the P.C.A.M.
    • Reno Convention
    • Bakersfield S.A.M. Assembly
    • Stockton Magic Circle
  25. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  26. Cover - Fu Manchu - A Review of His Show at the Theatro Martin, Madrid, Spain - Arnold Furst
  27. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Jerry Johnson
    • correspondence

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 2 - October 1956 - 44 pages
  2. Cover - Houdini Memorial Issue
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. As We Go To Press - WWL(Jr)
  5. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
  6. Jerry Andrus Turns the Spot-Lite on Coins
    • A Dollar Bill
  7. Gravatt's Multiple Match - Glenn Gravatt
  8. Hollywooddeck - Aldini
  9. Foursom - A Double Climax Card Effect - Larry Becker
  10. The Ministry of Magic - Joseph M. White
    • Magi-Minister of the Month - David E. Hoy
  11. Double Daring - Frederick M. Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
    • The Pack's Out - continued
  12. The Final Houdini Seance - From the Writing of William W. Larsen (Sr.)
  13. The Magic in Art - Alan R. Wakeling
  14. Dave Price Writes from Egyptian Hall - Nashville, Tennessee
  15. Explanatory Program of "Francisco Midnight Spook Frolic" - Ray Muse
  16. Gallivanting with Gerrie - Geraldine Larsen
  17. 20 Years Ago in Genii
  18. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  19. Texas Magicians Hold Annual Conclave in Austin - Frank Werner
  20. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Donald Gilbert
    • correspondence
  21. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Greater Magic {in 5 volumes] - John Northern Hilliard
    • Routined Manipulations, Parts 1 & 2 - Lewis Ganson
    • Magical Dynamite No. 2 - Burling Hull
    • Politicking Magic - Jay Marshall & Senator Crandall
    • list of restraint patents 1960-1945 - Larry Weeks
  22. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • The Elder Super-Sensitive Blindfold - Dave Elder
    • Phantini's Contact - Gene Grant
    • Phantom Cricket - Amedeo
    • Final Ace Routine - Brother John Hamman
    • Voodoo Ritual - Larry Knecht
  23. P.C.A.M. News - Lloyd Jones
    • San Jose Mystic Thirteen
    • Oakland Magic Circle
    • The Fellowship of Christian Magicians
    • Oakland Magigals
  24. Eastern Hi-Lites - Sam Aaronson
    • Parent Assembly No. 1 (New York City)
    • Assembly No. 16 (Worcester)
    • Assembly No. 26 (Providence)
    • Ring No. 123 (Long Branch, N.J.)
    • Ring No. 113 (Patterson, N.J.)
    • 21st Annual New York State & Canada Conclave
    • 19th Annual New England Magicians Convention

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 3 - November 1956 - 44 pages
  2. Cover - Dante Memorial Issue
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. As We Go To Press - WWL (Jr)
  5. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
    • Flash Paper Contest
    • Magic on T.V.
    • In The Hopper
  6. The Meandering Matches - Harris A. Solomon
  7. A Cigarette Move for the Perfectionist - Glenn G. Gravatt
  8. I'll Bet You Can - Billy Hendricks
  9. Dick's Tricks - Dick Piser
    • The Silks and the Spirits
  10. Dante - A Review of His Show at the Biltmore Theater, Los Angeles, California - Arnold Furst
  11. I Saw the Original "Dante" Show - An Explanatory Program - and a Tribute - Ray Muse
  12. Dave Price Writes from Egyptian Hall
  13. Double Daring - Frederick M. Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
    • Modern Monte, Method No. 1
  14. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  15. Magic Dealers Association, Inc. - Ken Allen
  16. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Jorgen Jorgano Borsch
    • correspondence
    • effect - Gregory Testa
    • effect - John Carol Monier
  17. Eastern Hi-Lites - Sam Aaronson
    • Assembly No. 1 (New York City)
    • Assembly No. 4 (Philadelphia)
    • Assembly No. 16 (Worcester)
    • Ring No. 26 (New York City)
    • Ring No. 113 (Patterson, N.J.)
    • Ring No. 114 (Elizabeth, N.J.)
    • MAES Convention
    • New England Convention
  18. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Everybody's Book of Magic - Will Dexter
    • Presto Press Book - Tommy Windsor
    • Mental Key - Ed Mellon
    • Inner Secret No. 1, Mindreading Supreme - Orville Meyer
    • Hypno-Trix - Nelson
    • Great Challenge Handcuff Act - Larry Weeks
  19. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • Epicoin Tray - Hen Fetsch
    • The Fetsch Sketch - Hen Fetsch
    • The Wrapsody in Blue - Hen Fetsch
    • Torn and restored Newspaper - Slydini
    • Egg in Paper Plus - Ken Allen, Red Kirkland & Duke Stern
    • 3-D Picture Frame - Ken Allen
  20. The Society of American Magicians - Don Lawton
    • list of National Officers
    • list of Assemblies
  21. News of the I.B.M. - J. Ray Beffel
    • What is a Magician - Mrs. Donald Potts
    • Ring 39, Houston, Texas
    • IBM Convention, Houston, plans
    • Shore Mystic Circle, Long Branch, N.J.
  22. P.C.A.M. News
    • 1957 Convention dates set
    • Oakland Magic Circle
    • Vancouver Magic Circle
    • Albuquerque Ring
    • Seattle Magic Ring
  23. Dealer's Directory

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 4 - December 1956 - 44 pages
  2. Cover - Merry Christmas 1956
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. In Memory of Frank Werner
  5. As We Go To Press - WWL (Jr)
  6. Frank Werner Dies Suddenly - Henry Schmidt
  7. The Genii Speaks
  8. King Size Miracles with the Larry Becker Utility [cigarette box] Gimmick
  9. Blinded Vision - Charles Fricke
  10. My Experiences with Table Magic - Nick Trost
  11. Nick's Table Tricks - Nick Trost
    • Aces From Nowhere
    • Miracle Card and Number
    • Detective Card
  12. Magical Ideas - Judge Charles W. Fricke
  13. cartoon - Poinc
  14. Double Daring - Frederick M. Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
    • Modern Monte, Method Number Two
  15. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  16. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • bound volumes of M-U-M
    • The Emcee's Handbook [number 22] - Robert Orben
    • Projected Answers - R. A. Nelson
    • Master Stunt Book - Lawrence M. Brings
    • Fun with Stunts - Effa E. Preston
    • What's New in Magic - Walter B. Gibson
    • The Wizard to fold
  17. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • 1-4-9-2 - Art Johnson
    • 7 from 10 - Harry Stanley & Ken Allen
    • Pocket Size Monkey Bar - Jack Hughes, Tom Sellers & Ken Allen
    • Jet-Rise - Jack Hughes & Ken Allen
    • Phantini's Mental Key - Gene Grant
    • Fifteen Star Card Effects - Lu Brent
  18. News of the I.B.M. - J. Ray Beffel
    • Conventions plans
  19. The Society of American Magicians - Don Lawton
    • National news
    • The Flash Paper - Omaha Assembly No. 7
    • Newsyletter - Assembly No. 22
    • The Doodlebug - Chicago Assembly No. 3
    • St. Louis Assembly No. 8
  20. The Ministry of Magic - Joseph M. White
    • Gordon Mattice
    • Warren Filkin
    • Floyd Sartwell
    • Lesson: Christ Uplifts
    • David Hoy
    • Grant H. Seidel
    • Dana Pankey
  21. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Drake V. Smith
    • The 116th Guild Meeting
  22. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Kent "Mysto" Cummins
    • effect from Audley Walsh
  23. Magigal News - Della Taylor
    • Parent Assembly
    • Seattle Magigals
    • Oakland Magiglas
    • Pasadena Magigals
    • Hollywood Magigals
    • Chicago Magigals
    • Portland Magigals
  24. P.C.A.M. News - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Oakland Magic Circle
    • San Jose Mystic Thirteen
    • Formation of the Redwood Empire Assembly
    • Golden Gate Assembly No. 2
    • Seattle Magic Ring
    • S.A.M. Assembly No. 22
  25. Magic Dealers Association, Inc. - Ken Allen
    • Top Hat Topics
    • Mike Kanter Catalog
    • Holdens No. 17 Catalog
    • Haines House of Cards Catalog
    • Golden Gate Magic Co. Catalog
  26. Dealer's Directory
  27. 21st New York State and Canada Conclave of Magicians - Harris Solomon & Derek Davy

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 5 - January 1957 - 36 pages
  2. Cover - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. As We Go To Press - WWL (Jr)
  5. Our Cover - J. G. Thompson, Jr. - Julia F. Thompson & Jacqueline T. Morgan
  6. The Genii Speaks
  7. Silent Telepathy - Hereward Carrington
  8. I.O.U. - Win Beaver
  9. The Meyerscope - Orville Meyer
  10. 12 Illusionettes - From the Writings of William W. Larsen, Sr.
    1. The Gorilla and the Girl
    2. Time with a Girl
    3. Production of a Starlet
  11. A Letter from Omar
  12. The Ministry of Magic - Joseph M. White
    • Magi-Minister of the Month - Rev. Grant H. Seidel
    • lesson on Obedience
  13. Dave Price's Egyptian Hall Museum of Magical History
  14. Eastern Hi-Lites - Sam Aaronson
    • Parent Assembly No. 1 (New York City)
    • Assembly No. 4 (Philadelphia)
    • Assembly No. 16 (Worcester)
    • Rouclere Assembly No. 25 (Teaneck, N.J.)
    • Ring No. 26 (New York City)
    • Assembly No. 58 (Montreal)
    • Ring No. 113 (Patterson, N.J.)
    • Ring No. 114 (Elizabeth, N.J.)
  15. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • The Wife of Four Hobbies - Ruth E. Reuther
    • Miracles of the Mind - Robert Nelson
    • Book of Magic - Peter Warlock
    • You Too, Can Be a Hypnotist - David Lustig (La Vellma)
    • Fifteen Star Card Effects - Lu Brent
    • Cut-Out Book of Magic - C. K. Shaw
  16. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • Cardarama - Aldini
    • Simplex Monte - Aldini
    • Mental Epic Junior - Hen Fetsch
    • Outer Space - Ken Allen
    • Add-A-No - J. H. Vermeyden
    • Die-Golly - Ken Allen
    • Top Hat Topics
  17. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  18. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Drake V. Smith
    • The 117th Guild Meeting
    • News From Here and There
    • Annual Banquet and Show
  19. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Mystic Magic Club - C. W. Rowland
    • correspondence
  20. Laffs in Magic - cartoon - Jack Holland
  21. The Society of American Magicians - Don Lawton
    • Associate Membership plan
    • Meet Paul Le Paul
  22. News of the I.B.M. - J. Ray Beffel
    • Meet the Hurts - Bob and Velma Hurt - by Bruce Posgate
  23. Dealer's Directory
  24. Magic Dealers Association, Inc. - Ken Allen
    • Magician Catches a Rabbit Fish - Morris Fox
  25. P.A.C.M. News - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Vancouver
    • Portland
    • San Francisco
    • Oakland
    • Monterey Bay Saahareen's
    • S.A.M. Assembly No. 22
    • I.B.M. Ring 21
    • Los Magicos
    • Reno
    • Magigals
    • Bakersfield Assembly No. 69
    • Sacramento
    • Redwood Empire Magic Club Assembly
    • Seattle

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 6 - February 1957 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Lee Grabel
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. As We Go To Press - WWL (Jr)
  5. photos
  6. The Genii Speaks
    • Aloha Carl Jones - obituary
    • Senor Frackson
    • Nelson Enterprises 36
    • Arnold Furst Writes
    • Wendy
  7. Rock and Roll - Johnny Geddes
  8. Silk to Guinea Pig - Johnny Geddes
  9. Gloves to Stocking and Back - Johnny Geddes
  10. Aces and Kings for Platform Work - Sam Aaronson
  11. Nick's Table Tricks - Nick Trost
    • Ring and Rope Routine
    • Three Decks - One Case
    • The Deck That Cuts Itself
  12. Lee Grabel - A Review of His Show at the Memorial Auditorium, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho - Arnold Furst
  13. The Tarbell Testimonial - J. Ray Beffel
  14. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  15. Double Daring - Frederick M. Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
    • The Stand Up Monte
  16. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • passing of Carl W. Jones
    • The Amazing World of John Scarne
    • Tops Secrets of Magic
    • Magic in the Modern Manner - Orville Meyer
    • Mathematics, Magic and Mystery - Martin Gardner
  17. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • Klik-Klak-Plak - John Snyder, Jr. & Ken Allen
    • Daffy Dots - Jack Hughes
    • Sircle Cilks - Hen Fetsch
    • Bangle Jangle - Hen Fetsch
    • The Four Blank Routine - Frank Garcia
  18. 12 Illusionettes - From the Writings of William W. Larsen, Sr. - continued
    1. Strip Tease
    2. Another Strip Tease
    3. Dressing Milady
    4. A Pearl and a Girl
    5. The Beauty and the Calendar
  19. Magic Diaper Dialogue - humor - Jack Lloyd
  20. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Jesse James
    • correspondence
    • effect with 7-UP Passe Passe - Charles Olesky
  21. Magic Dealers Association, Inc. - Ken Allen
  22. Eastern Hi-Lites - Sam Aaronson
    • Ring No. 26 (New York City)
    • Assembly No. 58 (Montreal)
    • Ring No. 113 (Patterson, N.J.)
    • Assembly No. 1 (New York City)
    • Assembly No. 4 (Philadelphia)
    • Ring No. 123 (Long Branch, N.J.)
    • Maritime Magicians Club (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
  23. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Drake V. Smith
    • The 118th Guild Meeting
    • Bits From the Press
    • News From Here and There
    • Annual Banquet and Show
  24. Dealer's Directory
  25. P.A.C.M. News - Lloyd E. Jones
    • passing of Maxine V. B. Willard
    • Portland Society of Magicians
    • Monterey Bay Saahareen's
    • Caryl Fleming Ring No. 21
    • Ring 96
    • Conjuror's Club of Sacramento
    • Seattle

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 7 - March 1957 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Kodel "A Fantasy in Birds"
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. As We Go To Press - WWL Jr
  5. The Genii Speaks
  6. A Dai Vernon [card] Sleight - Dai Vernon
  7. Let's Face It - An Improved Method for the All-Backs Effect - Charles W. Nyquist
  8. Winners of the Star Magic Flash Paper Contest
    • 1st Prize - Atomic Dollar Bill Restoration - Jose Diaz
    • 2nd Prize - Flash Card Through Hat - Charles (Colta) Jones
    • 3rd Prize - Flying (Flash) Goldfish - Peter H. Ernest
    • 3th Prize - W. Brent Mockbee
    • 5th Prize - Harry Mendoza
    • 6th Prize - Edgar Austin
    • 7th Prize - Al Saal
    • 8th Prize - Robert Hutcheson, Jr.
    • 9th Prize - Joseph M. White
    • 10th Prize - Richard Deutch
    • Honorable Mention - Herman Picker
  9. Atomic Dollar Bill Restoration - Jose Diaz
  10. Flash Card Through Hat - Charles (Colta) Jones
  11. Flying (Flash) Goldfish - Peter H. Ernest
  12. 12 Illusionettes - From the Writings of William W. Larsen, Sr. - continued
    1. Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
    2. At Midnight
    3. Shrine of Buddha
  13. Magic Diaper Dialogue - humor - Jack Lloyd
  14. Our Cover - Kodell - by George L. Boston
  15. Magic News in Pictures
    • I.G.P. Annual Banquet
    • Ray Muse to Present Show
    • Marvin and Carol Roy
    • Symbol of Magic "Sits In" on Convention Conference
    • Gene Gordon
  16. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  17. Double Daring - Frederick M. Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
  18. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Garcia's Close-up Classics - Double or Nothing (3 Reputation Builders) and Supreme Reverse - Frank Garcia
    • The Four Blank Routine - Frank Garcia
    • Garcia's Manipulative - Million Dollar Card Production - The Eclipse Card Production - The Challenge Card Production - Frank Garcia
    • Minds in Duplicate - Jack Yates
    • Ireland's Silver Anniversary Yearbook
    • Card Annual - Frances and Jay Marshall
    • Chemistry Magic - Kenneth M. Swezy
  19. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • Double or Noting and Supreme Reverse - Frank Garcia
    • Garcia's Manipulative Secrets - Frank Garcia
    • Cut and Restored Necktie - Jack Chanin
    • Sympathetic Selection - Peter Warlock
    • Stranger in Paradise - Peter Warlock
  20. The Society of American Magicians - Don Lawton
    • National Secretary Vynn Boyar - by Leslie P. Guest
  21. News of the I.B.M. - J. Ray Beffel
    • Convention Public Show
  22. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Maurice Perez
    • correspondence
  23. Magic Dealers Association, Inc. - Ken Allen
    • how to mail packages
  24. Eastern Hi-Lites - Sam Aaronson
    • Assembly No. 4 (Philadelphia)
    • Ring No. 26 (New York City)
    • Silent Messenger - Ring No. 122 (Boston)
    • Magic Round Table (Elizabeth, N.J.)
  25. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Drake V. Smith
    • The 119th Guild Meeting
    • News From Here and There
    • Annual Banquet and Show
  26. Dealer's Directory
  27. P.A.C.M. News - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Martin (Don Marteen) McCaleb dies
    • Phil Raymond dies
    • Long Beach Ring 96
    • Vancouver
    • Hollywood Magigals No. 8
    • Caryl Fleming Ring No. 21
    • Oakland
    • San Jose
  28. The Ministry of Magic - Joseph M. White
    • Magi-Minister of the Month - Stan Adair
    • Soap Box Trick - Stan Adair

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 8 - April 1957 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Ormond McGill
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. As We Go To Press
  5. The Genii Speaks - W.W.L. (Jr.)
    • Wendy Anne Larsen
    • Producer's Showcase
  6. Improved Handkerchief Penetration - Charles Miller
  7. 12 Illusionettes - From the Writings of William W. Larsen, Sr. - continued
    1. The Man from Mars
    2. Where Did That Girl Go?
    3. The Lady and the Fan
  8. Magic Diaper Dialogue - humor - Jack Lloyd
  9. Clipped - Larry Becker
  10. Double Daring - Frederick M. Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
    • mentalism card effect
  11. Desfor Uses New Film - WWL (Jr.)
  12. Ormond McGill - A Review of His Show at the McKinley Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii - Arnold Furst
  13. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Final Selection - Glenn G. Gravatt
    • The Book of Dai Vernon
    • Up Close with Andrus - Jerry Andrus lecture notes
    • Do It Yourself Lecture No. 1 - Ken Allen
    • Hen Fetsch lecture notes re: Russ Walsh's Rubber Top Hat
    • 26 Originals - I.B.M. Ring 26
    • Napkin Folding - Tom Osborne
    • Hugard's Magic Monthly
    • The Cardiste - Rusduck
  14. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • Guillo-Cards - Irv Weiner
    • Rotating Pencil - Bernard Blake
    • Flash-Cig-O-Silk - Senor Torino
    • Rubber Top Hat - Russ Walsh
    • "X" Salted Shaker - Bob Haskell
    • 30th Century Clipboard - Senator Crandall
    • The Book of Dai Vernon
  15. Chicago Presents Show - Hermann Homar
  16. S.A.M. Annual New York Show in Pictures
  17. Eastern Hi-Lites - Sam Aaronson
    • Parent Assembly No. 1 (New York City)
    • Assembly No. 4 (Philadelphia)
    • Assembly No. 16 (Worcester)
    • Assembly No. 25 (Northern New Jersey)
    • Ring No. 26 (New York City)
    • Assembly No. 58 (Montreal)
    • Ring No. 113 (Patterson, N.J.)
    • Ring No. 114 (Elizabeth, N.J.)
    • Ring No. 122 (Boston)
  18. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • C. P. Howard, Jr.
    • correspondence
    • deck trick - Carol "Marza" Monier
  19. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  20. Magic Dealers Association, Inc.
    • You Can Become a Dealer
  21. P.A.C.M. News - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Seattle Magic Ring
    • Los Angeles
    • Monterey Bay Saahareen's
    • Portland
    • New S.A.M. Assembly in Sacramento
  22. Dealer's Directory
  23. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Drake V. Smith
    • The 120th Guild Meeting

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 9 - May 1957 - 36 pages
  2. Cover - Ron Urban
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. As We Go To Press - WWL (Jr)
  5. Laffs in Magic - cartoon - Jack Holland
  6. Letters
  7. Our Cover - Ron Urban - by AL Sharpe
  8. The Genii Speaks
    • newspaper reprint - Magician Tell All! - re: Kajar
  9. More Handcuffs - Frank Reno
  10. For Beginners Who Manipulate Cigarettes - Glenn Gravatt
  11. The Trickeries of Bill Larsen
    • The Magician's Hobby - A Presentation Scheme for the Sliding Die Box
  12. Cane, Silk and Balls - Senor Torino
  13. The Set-Up Deck - Judge Charles Fricke
    • To Name a Card at Any Given Number
    • To Locate the Number at Which a Named Card Will Be Found
  14. Developing an Idea - Charles Fricke
  15. The Ray Muse "50th Year Anniversary Magic Show" - Fiesta Hall, Los Angeles - by Wm. Larsen (Jr.)
  16. Bagdad - News From All Over the World
  17. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  18. P.A.C.M. News - Lloyd E. Jones
    • new - The Kern County Magicians Guild, S.A.M. Assembly No. 69 (Bakersfield)
    • San Diego
    • Reno Convention
    • S.A.M. No. 22
    • Magigals
    • Seattle Magic Ring
    • Vancouver
  19. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • The Mental Marvel Card - Senator Crandall
    • The Cardiste - Rusduck
    • Do It Yourself Lecture - Ken Allen
    • Presumptive News Maybe?
  20. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • suspension of Tops
    • Modern Handcuff Secrets - Dick Norman
    • Top Drawer Comedy - Robert Orben
    • Final Selection - Glenn G. Gravatt
    • Fitzkee Trilogy
    • Top Secrets of Magic - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
  21. Magic News in Pictures
    • Press Reporter Walks Down the Street - Presto! She Floats
    • Art Baker, Gerrie Larsen, Jimmy Durante and Mary Markham
  22. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Gregory Testa, "Trikko the Great"
    • The Adam's Aces - Howard Adams
  23. Dealer's Directory
  24. Magician's Guild of America, Inc. - Drake V. Smith
    • The 121st Guild Meeting
    • News from Florida

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 10 - June 1957 - 36 pages
  2. Cover - Blackstone
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. As We Go To Press - WWL (Jr)
  5. Letters
  6. Magic News in Pictures
    • Trophies awarded by Parent Assembly
    • Larry Shean
  7. "It's Magic" pictures
  8. The Genii Speaks
  9. Confusia - A Club-Stage Routine - Sir Felix Korim
  10. Elec-Trix - Axel P. Johnson
  11. Cigarette Palm-Monte-Vanish - George W. Hippisley
    • Cigarette Palm
    • Cigarette Monte
    • Cigarette Vanish
  12. 'Perfect' Crystal Gazing - Glenn Gravatt
  13. Collector's Item - Kellar shaving mug - Frank Clinton
  14. Blackstone - A Review of His Show at the Biltmore Theatre, Los Angeles - Arnold Furst
  15. P.A.C.M. News - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Reno Convention
    • new - Sacramento Conjurors Assembly No. 72
    • new - Redwood Empire Assembly No. 70
    • Oakland Magic Circle
    • Southern California Assembly No. 22
    • Vancouver Magic Circle
    • Seattle
    • Long Beach Ring No. 96
  16. Bagdad - News From All Over the World
  17. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
    • The Day Dai Died - Arthur Leroy
  18. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Johnny Faris
    • switch for the Vanishing Wand - Richard Deutch
    • FAME - Future American Magical Entertainers
    • correspondence
  19. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • Synonymental - Ed Mellon
    • Improved Question Reading
    • Flash Starflower Bouquet - Stan Payne of Star Magic Company
    • Brain Wash - Jack Dean
    • Haf-A-Thot - Peter Warlock
  20. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • The Complete Book of Stunts and Games - Darwin A. Hindman
    • Magic Wherever You Are - Bill Severn
    • Final Selection - Glenn Gravatt
    • films
  21. Publicity of the Month
    • He'll Face Death on TV - re: Milbourne Christopher
  22. Dealer's Directory
  23. Magic Dealers Association, Inc. - Ken Allen
    • more on how to mail packages
    • wholesale lists

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 11 - July 1957 - 36 pages
  2. Cover - Axel P. Johnson - P.C.A.M. President
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. Our Cover - Axel P. Johnson
  5. Letters
  6. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
  7. You'll Wonder Where the Dollar Went - Joseph M. White
  8. E-Z Bottom Deal - Gerald Kosky
  9. Gravatt's Mental Perception - Glenn Gravatt
  10. The Hauntel - Billy Hendricks
  11. By Chance Alone - Larry Becker
  12. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  13. Festival of Magic - Review of NBC Television Show - Arnold Furst
  14. "Festival" Reviews - from newspapers
  15. Bagdad - News From All Over the World - WWL (Jr)
  16. I.B.M. Convention - J. Ray Beffel
  17. S.A.M. Convention - Hatif
  18. P.A.C.M. News - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Reno Convention
    • Portland Society of Magicians
    • Seattle Magic Ring & Assembly No. 43
    • Ring 96, Long Beach
    • Phoenix
    • Vancouver
    • Santa Rosa Assembly No. 70
  19. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins
  20. Hypnotic News - Arnold Furst
  21. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • Extra! Flash! Extra! - Dai Vernon to travel to England to write with Lewis Ganson
    • Chance of Eternity - Hen Fetsch
    • Para-Mental - Ken Allen
    • The Han Ping Chien Coin Trick - Walter B. Gibson
    • Kanter's 15-Card Puzzler
    • The Cardiste - Rusduck
    • The X Salted Shaker routine - Senator Crandall
    • Roughing fluid - Senator Crandall
  22. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Radner on Dice - Sidney Radner
    • Magic for Fun - Sidney Radner
    • How to Spot Card Sharps - Sidney Radner
    • The Cardiste - Rusduck
    • The Art and Craft of Magic - Dr. Morris Young
  23. Dealer's Directory
  24. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Owen R. Connolly
    • Dog Catcher Illusion - Kent Cummings
    • TV Commercial - Kent Cummings
    • correspondence

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 12 - August 1957 - 36 pages
  2. Cover - Celeste Evans
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. Letters
  5. Our Cover - Celeste Evans
  6. Celeste Evans - Sophisticate of Magic - Hi-Lites by Sir Felix Korim
  7. Without the Shuffle - Gene Gordon
  8. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
  9. The Celestia Illusion - As Evolved for Celeste Evans - Sir Felix Korim
  10. Taffy - R. D. Spraker, Jr.
  11. One on the Table - Harris A. Solomon
  12. E.S.P. Deluxe - Len J. Sewell
  13. The Basic Deck - Judge Charles Fricke
  14. Double Daring - Frederick M. Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
    • re: center tear
  15. Magic Bookbinding - F. E. Blaisdell
  16. PCAM Convention Report - William Larsen (Jr)
  17. Dave Price Writes from Egyptian Hall
  18. Bagdad - News From All Over the World - WWL Jr
  19. Magic News in Pictures
    • Harry Alpigini
    • group at Mystic Craig's
  20. Explanatory Program of "The Morphets" - Ray Muse
  21. Hypnotic News - Arnold Furst
  22. Focus on Hocus - trick reviews - J. G. Thompson, Jr.
    • The Dai Vernon Book of Magic
    • The Prophet's Beard - Ray Hyman & Irv Weiner
    • Hardell's 3-Card Monte - Hardell
    • The Bagley-Biddle Riddle
  23. Light from the Lamp - A Review of Magical Literature - Lloyd E. Jones
    • Living Magic - Ronald Rose
    • The Oldest Deception - Kurt Volkmann
    • A Bibliography of Books on Conjuring in English from 1580 to 1850 - Trevor Hall
    • Magic Mine No. 1 - Stewart James
    • 101 Magic Secrets - Will Dexter
    • Cardiste No. 3 - Rusduck
    • The Magic Wand
    • Abracadabra
    • Pentagram
    • Top Hat Topics
    • Mental Wise
    • Magicana
  24. Dealer's Directory
  25. Magic Dealers Association, Inc. - Ken Allen
  26. Towns' Teen Topics - Glen E. Towns, editor
    • Whit Simpson
    • correspondence
    • Your Favorite Color - John Schexnaydre
    • thermometer effect - Dr. Ben Braude
    • Think Hard - Glen E. Towns
  27. P.A.C.M. News - Lloyd E. Jones
    • 1958 Convention to be at Disneyland
    • Santa Rosa Assembly No. 70
    • Sacramento Assembly No. 72

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