Magazines & Journals in Magic & Conjuring: page 42

The magazine started in October 1979 and the final issue was published in August 1983. When Derek Lever launched Magic Mag he felt that the entire magic scene had become stagnant and uninteresting and once the magazine was launched he was not afraid of having a dig at anyone and everyone. It was an outspoken magazine with some top professional contributors such as: Simon Lovell, Trevor Lewis, David Howarth, Tommy Copper, Terry Seabrooke and Billy McComb. It contains hundreds of professional effects and routines, articles, hints and tips for everyone with an interest in becoming a working professional.

Included is an index (not hyperlinked...

Derek Lever's Magic Mag, Volume 1
Published by Derek Lever, Peter C. Woolley & Taurus Magic, Manchester & Bury, Lancaster, England
Volume 1 consists of 6 issues, 260 pages total

Volume 1, Number 1, October/November 1979, 36 numbered pages plus 4 unnumbered cover pages

1. Candid Comments by The Editor - Derek Lever
   • Are Magic Societies Out of Date?
2. drawing collage of Chung Ling Soo
3. Blast from the Past - Chung Ling Soo - personality
4. Kid's Entertainers Only - news and advice
5. On the Road with Michael Allport - series
   • Zurich, Switzerland
6. Well I'll Be Hanged - a new...

Derek Lever's Magic Mag, Volume 2
Published by Derek Lever, Peter C. Woolley & Taurus Magic, Manchester & Bury, Lancaster, England
Volume 2 consists of 6 issues, 264 pages total

Volume 2, Number 1, October/November 1980, 40 numbered pages plus 4 unnumbered cover pages

1. Candid Comments by The Editor - Derek Lever
   • Lever Agrees with Edwin ???????
2. Stage Magic - illusion plans
   • The Boy to Rabbit Illusion
7. Entertaining the Under Fives - Myster Yaffe
   • Part Three - Your Material and You
   • It Need Not be Magi
   • Ya Gotta Have Love
   • Dealer's Items
12. List of readers...

Derek Lever's Magic Mag, Volume 3
Published by Derek Lever, Peter C. Woolley & Taurus Magic, Manchester & Bury, Lancaster, England
Volume 3 consists of 6 issues, 264 pages total

Volume 3, Number 1, October/November 1981, 40 numbered pages plus 4 unnumbered cover pages

1. Candid Comments by The Editor - Derek Lever
2. Magical Inventor of the Year Competition
   • The Impromptu Chop Cup - Eoin Taylor
   • Phenominal Coincidence - E. W. Thomas
   • Routine for the Cups and Balls Plus Chop Cup Set - Paul Anthony
5. another (better) photo of Edwin Hooper
5. List of readers who passed the examination...

Derek Lever's Magic Mag, Volume 4
Published by Derek Lever, Peter C. Woolley & Taurus Magic, Manchester & Bury, Lancaster, England
Volume 4 consists of 6 issues, 266 pages total

Volume 4, Number 1, October/November 1982, 40 numbered pages plus 4 unnumbered cover pages

1. Candid Comments by The Editor - Derek Lever
   • Praise from Abra
   • Magic Mag Magician of the Year
2. Comedy Corner - jokes, comedy routines, etc. - Derek Lever
3. Free Trick, complete with the Apparatus, from Magic Mag
   • A Different Card Trick - Maurice Deighton
4. cartoon
5. Free Advertising Section
6. Happiness...

Enigma is a DVD magic magazine. It is a family production of Chuck "Stylesmith" Smith and his son Chris Smith. Both are professionals in the video production business and both are magic enthusiasts.

The real value of Enigma for me personally is that I can see how some of the most recognized people in magic really are. We are invited to the homes of magic collectors or Chuck sits down for a chat with performers, dealers and other luminaries. It is a video record of our community. In a few years these discs will be highly sought after because they will hold some unique clips of people we cherish...

• Bev Bergeron talks about his life in magic, from tent shows and Disney World to television.
• Tom and Denny give us a tour of Denny & Lee's in Las Vegas, and invite us to their "open mic".
• We visit Louisville, KY for the S.A.M. convention and watch as they bring out the stars.
• Ali Bongo sits down with Stylesmith to recount how experiences in his life helped spark his magic.
• Norm Nielson invites us to view his legendary poster collection, and we bring the camera along.
• Ed Ellis, the fastest hands in the world, shows us how to create a better card effect.
• Kevin Spencer shows us the benefits of getting...

• Marshall Brodien reminisces about growing up in Chicago and what lured him into selling on TV.
• Emory Williams takes us on a tour of his magic shop in Tucson, AZ, and shows how he competes with the Internet.
• We discover that the Abbott's Get Together is more than just a convention; for a week you become family.
• Celeste Evans sits down with Stylesmith and describes what life was like on the road for a female magician from Canada.
• Jerry Conklin gives George Schindler a tour of the Colon cemetery, each giving insights on the famous names found there.
• Ed Ellis, the fastest hands in the world,...

• Magic legend John Calvert talks with Stylesmith about everything from Hollywood to plane crashes to his first meeting with Tammy.
• Linda and Tom graciously welcome us into their magic shop, The Cuckoo's Nest, situated in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA.
• The best thing for frigid weather is the Daytona Beach Festival of Magic, as Harry and Irv keep things heated up.
• Denny Haney takes time out to sit with Stylesmith and reminisce about his career, his mentors and a few of his secrets.
• George Schindler, John Bohannon and Tom Klem give us not only the history behind the Houdini gravesite, but also a broken wand ceremony. ...

• Veteran magician Jack Kodell discusses his many firsts in magic, including creating the world's first bird act and performing in Las Vegas
• We travel to Pigeon Forge, TN for the 33rd Winter Carnival of Magic and find a genuine warmth toward all magicians
• Fantasio sits down with Stylesmith and reveals the secrets of his success, starting with his immigration to America
• Lecture star Tom Craven gives Stylesmith an idea of what it's like to constantly be on the road throughout the fifty states.
• If you've ever wondered what it takes to take an illusion show on the road, Aaron Radatz gives you the low down.
• Stylesmith...

This is the final two disc issue.

• A Profile of Mark Wilson
• A Profile of Lee Grabel
• Jeff McBride's Mystery School
• One on one with Terry Seabrooke
• The many faces of Taylor Martin
• A Tour of the Houdini Museum in Scranton, PA
• Card effects and theory with Ed Ellis
• A visit to Fantasma magic shop in New York City
• An interview with Steve Bargatze
• A tour of Marshall Brodien's home museum
• Kid and corporate magic with Tommy Jones
• Terry Evanswood and the Magic Beyond Belief show in Pigeon Forge, TN
• The midnight tour of the Colon cemetery
• New York City's Edison Hotel magic meeting
• Jay Leslie's historic...

With contributions from Dale A. Hildebrandt, Luca Volpe, Ken Muller, and Andreu the annual e-journal "Eulogy" is sure to intrigue, please, and delight. Of particular interest to those who love readings will be Luca Volpe's contribution. "Trumped" by Dale A. Hildebrandt provides a piece you might be able to use during the current (2016) election proceedings in the USA. There are other pieces, some amusing, some serious, and some theory that will help you further your magic.

• ZENER RIDDLES
• SMART CARD
• HAUNTED HOUSE HALLOWEEN HORROR
• TRANSPLANTED
• TRUMPED
• FORTUNE FORTRESS
• FOUR CORNERS MOON THIEF
• THE...

Why do the same tricks everyone else is doing?

FEEN-X Magazine was an underground newsletter read by some of the top names in magic. Now it can be yours!

This e-book is the complete compilation of the first volume of FEEN-X from the year 2000.

Gregg Webb’s unique approach to magic is simple: create tricks and routines that veer off in a different direction. The result is magic that is strong – and subtle at the same time – hitting the audience where it counts.

101 pages long, this e-book was personally illustrated by Gregg Webb. (A professional artist, Gregg created cover art...

1st edition 2001, 72 pages.

105. Feen-X: 2001 - Issue 13 - January - 9 pages
105. Metal-ism - Mind over Matter ... The Mental Kind
108. Bluff in Depth - Cards
109. Hit & Run with Odd Coin
111. The Womb

114. Feen-X: 2001 - Issue 14 - February - 8 pages
114. The Frying Pan - Chanin's Disarrange
116. Mental Thoughts ... The Best Kind - It's Alive
118. Change-O Presto - The Odd Coin
119. The Nagual
121. Addendum to Change-O Presto

122. Feen-X: 2001 - Issue 15 - Special Issue - 6 pages
122. Odd Coin - another look at the Chanin Production
     • Gregg Webb's work on the Chanin Production
125. Mental Thoughts & The Frying Pan Combined...

This special little periodical, which only saw six issues, was sent to subscribers of Spell-Binder magazine, but could also be purchased on its own. It only saw a very limited distribution. As is common with Stephen Tucker publications, it features unusual items. Tucker included with most issues some gimmick (special cards, etc.). These gimmicks are not included in this digital reproduction, however you will see photos of the gimmicks, which will allow you to find or make your own.

Issue 1: May/June 1982

• Multum in Parvo
• Alchemy
• Odd Job

Issue 2: July/August 1982

• Multum in Parvo
• Before Assembly ...

September 1936 - August 1937
Official Organ for The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians
William W. Larsen, Editor & Publisher

420 pages

1. Genii - Volume 1, Number 1 - September 1936 - 36 pages
4. Contents
4. A Love Poem - T. Page Wright
5. The Genii Speaks - editorial comments
7. MAGIC
   6. The Error Aces - T. Page Wright & William Larsen
   6. Nothing New in Parasols - Dale Williams
   7. Felix, The Felicitous Feline - T. Page Wright & William Larsen
   9. The L. W. Stop Mystery - T. Page Wright & William Larsen
   9. McMillen-Wright Rising Cards - T. Page Wright & William W. Larsen
      10. The...

September 1937 - August 1938
Official Organ for The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians and Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians
William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher

464 pages

1. Genii - Volume 2, Number 1 - September 1937 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Thomas Chew Worthington III
4. In This Issue - Contents
4. Thomas Chew Worthington III - biographical notes
5. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
6. MAGIC
   6. The Third Eye - William W. Larsen
   7. "Dots" - Frank M. Chapman
   7. The Chinese Bartender - Dale Williams
   8. Indian Prisoner Tie - Fred Kapp
   8. "Tattle-Tale" -...

September 1938 - August 1939
Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians
William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher

412 pages

1. Genii - Volume 3, Number 1 - September 1938 - 40 pages
1. Cover - Al Robbins
5. Albert C. Robbins - biographical notes
5. In This Issue - Contents
5. My Favorite Tricks - The Editor
   • A Bit Of Clairvoyance
6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
7. Mr. Charles Waller, of Australia Presents The Parcel That Makes Itself
7. "Old Stuff" - George G. Kaplan
8. Eddie Clever Presents Measured Thoughts
10. William Tell Up-To-Date - George Postle
11. Oscar Weigle,...

September 1939 - August 1940
Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians
William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher

403 pages

1. Genii - Volume 4, Number 1 - September 1939 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Maldo
5. Maldo - biographical notes
5. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
5. In This Issue - Contents
6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
7. The Inevitable Rabbit - Jon Kirby
8. "Vernon's" Spirit Slate Routine - Vernon Cook
8. Scattered Shots - L.O. Gunn
9. By Touch Alone - Harlan Tarbell
9. The Traveling Stamps - Loring Campbell
9. Handkerchief Restored - Caryl S. FLeming
10. Noting...

September 1940 - August 1941
Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

420 pages

1. Genii - Volume 5, Number 1 - September 1940 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Bernard A. Giannini
5. Bernard A. Giannini - biographical notes
5. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
5. Index- Contents
6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
7. Nite Club Magic - Milbourne Christopher and Russell Swann
   • Opening Tricks and Gags
     • A Blare of Trumpets
     • A Pin Please
     • Introducing the Magician
     • The Rising...

September 1941 - August 1942
Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages and Magigals
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

476 pages

1. Genii - Volume 6, Number 1 - September 1941 - 40 pages
1. Cover - Caryl Fleming Memorial Issue
7. Caryl S. Fleming - biographical notes
8. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
9. Any Drink Called For - Caryl S. Fleming version
10. Success - poem - Harry Opel
10. I Spell Your Card - Gerald Kosky
10. Do You Remember When? - Harry Opel
11. Flower Fantasy - Jack Trepel
12. The Inverted Cigarette - Dr. Ervin
12. Just Paragraphs - Herman L. Weber
12. Wallace Lee - memory feat
13. The King Can Do No...

September 1942 - August 1943
Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages - and Magigals
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

432 pages

1. Genii - Volume 7, Number 1 - September 1942 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Floyd and Jennie Thayer
5. Floyd and Jennie Thayer - biographical notes
6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
7. Fame Maker - Harry Mendoza
7. Caryl Fleming Suggested--
   • Magical Impersonations
   • Comedy Interruption
8. Tips - On-Tricks - Milbourne Christopher
   • Even Further "Out of This World"
   • No More Gas
   • Zipper Banana
   • Papa Gag
   • Pencil Tip
8. "Here's Your Stamp" - Frank Herman ...

September 1943 - August 1944
Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages - and Magigals
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

432 pages

1. Genii - Volume 8, Number 1 - September 1943 - 36 pages
1. Cover - Del Monte
6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
7. The King and Queen and a Bet! - Julien Proskauer
7. Markers - R. M. Jamison
8. The Relentless Reel - Charles Waller
9. Two Favorites - Walter the Magicians
   • The Ghost Knots and Flying Silks
   • Cigarette and Fire
10. You Didn't Notice It? - R. M. Jamison
10. Del Monte [Charles Reagan] - interview by mail by Geraldine Larsen
11. Pitcher Pips - "Hen" Fetsch
11. The Invisible Cocktail...

September 1944 - August 1945
Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages - and Magigals
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

456 pages

1. Genii - Volume 9, Number 1 - September 1944 - 40 pages
1. Cover - Eugene Bernstein
6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
7. Smart Silk - Dr. Raymond Beebe
8. Encyclopedia Review Delay
8. M.U.M. National Council - applications
8. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins
8. A Super Mystery - poem - Morgan Sherwood
8. S.A.M. 22 Show Sept. 23
9. The Enigma Box - Len J. Sewell
10. Gerrie Says "Thanks"
10. A Comedy Chain Escape - Jim & Gerald Sedgwick (The Magic Sedgies)
11. Conjuring for Castaways -...