Magazines & Journals in Magic & Conjuring: page 17

• No 1
  • Matchmaker, Marc Paul and Anthony Owen
  • Ozone Paper Tear, Zelek Shadline
  • Skin Graft, Anthony Davis
  • Out of This House, Anthony Owen
  • So That's How It's Done, Zelek Shadline
  • Striking Art, Angelo Carbone
  • M.A.R.L.O., Jon Allen
• No 2
  • Final Nightmare, Jon Allen
  • Can't Ketchup, Scott Wells
  • Birds & Bees & Bikes, Mike Maxwell
  • Quarter Back Sneak, Dan Macinnis
  • Get The Point, Jon Allen
• No 3
  • Gum Together, Aaron Fisher
  • Bizarre Transposition, Marv Leventhal
  • On Again Off Again, Dan Harlan
  • Write Of Way, Phil Goldstein
  • In The Pink, Richard Paddon
• No 4
  • Positive I.D., Anthony...

No 4 of volume 8 was never published. Many years later Dan Harlan released a DVD under the title The MINOTAUR Final Issue. This DVD set is not part of this ebook but it is included in the 8 volume Minotaur bundle as well as available separately.

• No 1
  • Above Board, Paul Burdick
  • Okay Coin Production, Larry Davidson
  • Soul Mates, Floyd Beatlebaum
  • Hook-Up, Bob Knigge
  • Mintal Photography, Bram Charles
• No 2
  • Fusion Aces, David Neighbors
  • Crayon Eater, Dan Harlan
  • Cup O' Joel, Joel Givens
  • Depositive, Phil Goldstein
  • Bachelor's Thread, Rajneesh Madhok
• No 3
  • Quasimodo Quoins, Jim Krenz
  • Keeper of The Keys, Tom Craven
  • Buenos Notches, Aaron...

"Half Bull, Half Magic"

THE MINOTAUR offers great effects from an eclectic list of contributors including household names such as Michael Ammar, David Williamson, Troy Hooser, Phil Goldstein, Gene Anderson, Steve Cohen, Tom Craven, Aldo Colombini, Daryl, Didier Dupre, Eddie Fechter, Doc Eason, Dan Garrett, Chris Kenner, Gary Kurtz, Ken Krenzel, Eric Mead, David Neighbors, Johnny Ace Palmer, Gary Plants, Joe Rindfleisch, Rocco, Hiro Sakai, and many more. Of course, there are a lot of Dan Harlan effects, too. And each effect has been carefully illustrated by Dan Harlan himself.

Every volume of THE MINOTAUR is by itself on par with any high quality...

One effect from every volume of THE MINOTAUR performed and explained by Dan Harlan.

• Coins From Napkin by Steve Cohen: Three coins are produced from a napkin. Great for leading into a coin routine like three fly, or for bar and restaurant work.
• Brain Probe by David Williamson: A spectator shuffles the deck of cards. Three cards are matched to the cards selected by the spectator at random. These three cards are prefect matches.
• A Gentleman's Game by Gazzo: A funny card cheat plot utilizing the dishonest magician's game of High Card with a kicker surprise ending for the mark.
• Spek-Ulation by Anthony...

This is the final issue of THE MINOTAUR, the fourth issue of volume 8. It is one of the best magic DVDs I have seen and I am not alone in this opinion:

"The material is so much fun and so workable, not to mention the hysterical 'theme' of the DVD. I seriously think this is one of the best dvds of the year." - Cameron Francis

This DVD is not only filled with great effects, it also has a funny story line worth watching. The effects included are:

• Fairest of Them All: A pick a card effect where two cards are shown to indicate a chosen card by suit and value. Regardless of how “fair” the magician makes...

THE MINOTAUR ended with volume 8 and no fourth issue. After several years Marv Leventhal and Dan Harlan have decided to release issue 4 of volume 8 as a two disc DVD set. This is what you are getting here in a download version. The first disc is new material strung together in a funny story line. Disc two features effects from the first seven volumes of THE MINOTAUR.

[Note: This is the same as The MINOTAUR Volumes 1-8 except the DVDs which complete the MINOTAUR are not included here. You only get all the issues that were released in printed form.]

This is the entire five years of The Magic Magazine published by Max Andrews. The first issue appeared in April 1952 and the final issue on September 1956. This was one of Britain's leading magazines and, although it was a house magazine for Max Andrews' Vampire Magic business, it was packed with outstanding magical contributions from the leading magical creators of that exciting period.

Amongst the many contributions are George Blake, Eddie Joseph, Robert Harbin, Ken Brooke, Richard Himber, Eric P. Wilson, and Hank Vermeyden.

You will also find a hyperlinked index to conveniently navigate from trick to trick.

A Brief History of Max...

Max Andrews’ Magic Magazine: Index
Published by Max Andrews and Vampire Magic, 27 pages

1. Front Cover of Volume 1, Number 1, April, 1952 – this is the only cover provided
2. Copyright notice of the CD version by Martin Breese
3. Index for Volumes 1-5 (54 issues)

Max Andrews' Magic Magazine: Volume 1 (12 issues)
Published by Max Andrews and Vampire Magic, 332 pages

Volume 1, Number 1, April, 1952, 20 numbered pages without covers

1. advertisements
3. Meet -- John Bourne
3. Contents
4. Editor's Page - Max Andrews
4. Magic of 1951 - Max Andrews
   • Double Magic
5. Balloonology - series by Charles Cole
6. Magigags - series by Eric P. Wilson
7. White Magic - a series of cigarette manipulations - J. H. Vermeyden
   • Foreword
   • Introduction
   • Original Effect by Suzy Wandas
8. Stoogie Says - gag column
8. Funzabuzzin - series by Johnny Geddes
   • Cheeky...

Max Andrews' Magic Magazine: Volume 2 (12 issues)
Published by Max Andrews and Vampire Magic, 344 pages

Volume 2, Number 1, April, 1953, 28 numbered pages without covers

1. advertisements
3. Meet - - Jay Palmer
3. Contents
4. Editor's Page - Max Andrews
5. The Magic Circle - Month Concert report
6. Stand It Up - Jack Nightingale
7. Fishing-A-Ring - Jose Ablang (Singapore)
8. Bamboo Sticks - review by George Blake
10. The Annual Dinner of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (British Ring) - report
12. Almost in Confidence - series by Victor Farelli
    • Spectacular Production of a Coil (Using a Long...

Max Andrews’ Magic Magazine: Volume 3 (12 issues)
Published by Max Andrews and Vampire Magic, 336 pages

Volume 3, Number 1, April, 1954, 28 numbered pages without covers

1. advertisements
3. Meet –- Anthony Spicer
3. Contents
4. Editor’s Page – Max Andrews
5. The Vampire Club – report by “Buck”
6. Focus on Magic – series by George Blake
   • Odds & Ends
     • The Mysterious Mis-Deal
     • Full Pack Spell
9. High Spirits – Johnny Geddes
10. Polychromatic Crystal – Harold G. (Huddersfield) Beaumont
10. Two of Clubs – Johnny Geddes
11. Two Useful Sleights – Edward Victor ...

Max Andrews' Magic Magazine: Volume 4 (12 issues)
Published by Max Andrews and Vampire Magic, 336 pages

Volume 4, Number 1, April, 1955, 28 numbered pages without covers

1. advertisements
3. Meet - - Bertram Millidge
3. Contents
4. Editor's Page - Max Andrews
5. Salute to Jean Hugard
6. Vampire Club Meeting - report by "Buck"
7. Going Up - Truxa and Partner [Eric and Gulli Bang] - from the "Evening News"
8. Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
   • Comedy Magic
     • Magical Situation
     • Perverse Magic
     • Rare Examples
     • The Formula
     • Perverse Chinese Rings
     • Perverse Egg Bag
     • The How
     • Going...

Max Andrews' Magic Magazine: Volume 5 (6 issues)
Published by Max Andrews and Vampire Magic, 144 pages

Volume 5, Number 1, April, 1956, 28 numbered pages without covers

1. advertisements
3. Meet - - Bob Lawrence
3. Contents
4. Editor's Page - Max Andrews
5. Cooze Gags for the Mag - Frank S. Cooze
6. The Vampire Club - report by "Buck"
7. Sleights, Moves & Subterfuges - series by Eddie Joseph
   • Silken Smoke
10. Dry-Wet - John Graham Reed
11. Pasteboard Prangers - a new series by Peter A. McDonald
    • No. 1 - Out of Becker
13. Focus on Magic - series by George Blake
    • Close-Up Magic ...

The Magical World is one of the few weekly periodicals in magic. This periodical ran from November 1910 until May 1911 and was edited by Max Sterling. Volume one contained 26 issues and volume two ended the series with No. 3 - a total of more than 470 pages.

For the continuation of this periodical see the second series.

Volume 1, Number 1 (November 2nd, 1910)

• Announcements
• Between Ourselves
• What Others Are Doing - Oswald Williams
• Practical Magic - Levitation of a Card
• For Beginners - A Japanese Floral Fan-cy
• Impromptu Tricks - The Impossible Die
• Cards - Simple Effect
• Whereabouts This Week ...

Max Sterling discontinued his weekly magic journal The Magical World in May 1911. After two years he restarted it for another period less than a year long. This second series from June 14th, 1913 until February 4th, 1914, is included in this PDF, 582 pages. It is not easy to publish a weekly conjuring periodical.

Number 1 (June 4th, 1913)

• Protection
• Between Ourselves
• American Notes
• What Others are Doing - Houdini
• Practial Magic - Cut and Restored Hat
• Pithy Patter - Torn Strip of Paper
• In Open Council
• Whereabouts this Week
• Cards - A Pre-arranged Pack
• For Beginners - Handkerchief Dyeing Extraordinary ...

This is the Premiere Issue, volume 1 - issue 1! It was published August, 1986 - and the original cover price was just $5! 20 pages.

The Editorial comments in this first issue, written by Adam Fleischer:

This is the second issue of the magazine, Magical Arts Journal - published by Michael Ammar and Adam Fleischer. It was published September, 1986 - and the original cover price was just $5!

20 Pages - with 2 editorial essays, 3 informative essays on working in magic, 4 great effects, and 2 inspirational essays on the art of magic.

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Editorial
  • "Twelve Have Died" - Ben Robinson
  • "The Secret Service" - Michael Ammar
• Work and Money
  • "How to Book Yourself by Phone" - Samuel Patrick Smith
  • "Restaurant Magic - How to Get Hired" - Charles Greene
  • "Cruise Ship Magic - What to Perform"...

This is the third issue of the magazine, Magical Arts Journal published by Michael Ammar and Adam Fleischer. Published October, 1986, 20 pages.

There are 4 great effects, 3 informative essays on working in magic, 2 editorial reports, and 2 inspiring theoretical essays.

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Editorial
  • "The Logo Changes" - Adam Fleischer
  • "Secret Service Report 001" - Joe Givan
• Work and Money
  • "How to Book Yourself by Mail" - Samuel Patrick Smith
  • "Restaurant Magic - The First Night" - Charles Greene
  • "Cruise Ship Magic - How to Get Booked - Doug Anderson
• Performance
  • "Black...

This is the 4th issue of the first year. This magazine is geared for the true working professional, and every issue is packed with expert advice on the work, money and performance of magic.

CONTENTS:

• Editorial
  • "Knock, Knock" by Adam J. Fleischer
• Work & Money
  • "Booking Yourself" Series (Making it Pay & Contracts) by Sammy Patrick Smith
  • Restaurant Magic - (Fees & Tips) by Charles Greene
  • Cruise Ship Magic by Doug Anderson
• Performance
  • "Ring in Saltshaker" by Thomas Hierling
  • "This Is Only A Test" by T.C. Tahoe
  • "Harry Lorayne's Snapped" by Michael Ammar
  • "Band Display" by A. Berkeley Davis ...

CONTENTS

• EDITORIAL
  • Double Surprise – Adam J. Fleischer
  • The MAJ Mail Box – From Readers
  • Inside Magic 1986 – Stan Allen
  • Secret Service Report 002 – James Lewis
  • New Waves – Michael Ammar
• WORK & MONEY
  • Restaurant Magic (Performance Tips) – Charles Greene
  • The Comedy Club Circuit (Why & How Comedy Clubs?) - John Ferrentino
  • Booking Yourself (Booking Yourself with Posters) – Samuel Patrick Smith
• PERFORMANCE
  • Business Cardfusion – Greg Eanes
  • Mind Over Matter – Bob Nixon
  • The Almost Human Cannon Ball – Jay Sankey
  • Alchemy – Alphonso
  • Alchemy Variation – Michael...

CONTENTS

• EDITORIAL
  • Editor's Notes – Adam J. Fleischer
  • Thoughts About Books – T.A. Waters
  • Where Do You Stand? - Michael Ammar
• WORK & MONEY
  • Booking Yourself (Inspiring Yourself) – Samuel Patrick Smith
  • The Comedy Club Circuit (How to Get Started) – John Ferrentino
  • Restaurant Magic (Audience Participation) – Charles Greene
• PERFORMANCE
  • Elephant Rubber – Ray Kosby
  • Day Of The Jack-Less – Joe Givan
  • Clean Cut Rope Trick – Mitch Williams
  • Coin To Bill – Alphonso
• ART
  • The Nature Of Your Audience – David Regal
  • Hat Juggling – Charlie Frye
  • Ideas – John...

CONTENTS

• EDITORIAL
  • The Vernon Chronicles – Stephen Minch
  • Editor's Notes – Adam J. Fleischer
  • Where Do You Stand? - Michael Ammar
• WORK & MONEY
  • The Comedy Club Circuit – John Ferrentino
• PERFORMANCE
  • Look Homeward, Angel – Dai Vernon
  • Crossed Destinies – Dai Vernon
  • Tale of the Treasury-worm – Dai Vernon
  • The Twirl Link – Dai Vernon
  • The Rendezvous Force - Dai Vernon
• ART
  • Hat Juggling – Charlie Frye
  • Ideas – John Kennedy

CONTENTS

• EDITORIAL
  • The N.Y. Magic Symposium '87 – Adam J. Fleischer
  • Editor's Notes – Adam J. Fleischer
  • Where Do You Stand? - Michael Ammar
• WORK & MONEY
  • The Comedy Club Circuit – John Ferrentino
  • Booking Yourself - Samuel Patrick Smith
• PERFORMANCE
  • Elbow, Knee And Neck – Daryl
  • Limbo in China – David Roth
  • Lingering Illusion – Jay Sankey
  • The Double-Lift Pass – Richard Kaufman
  • Spinning Silver - Peter Samelson
• ART
  • Ideas – John Kennedy