Magazines & Journals in Magic & Conjuring: page 36

This is a compilation of issues 1 - 6.

• Welcome
• Editorial
• Taking Tips: The Pros and Cons
• Handling Unruly Spectators
• Books: The Essential Library for the Working Pro
• Reviews
  • "Close Up Illusions" by Gary Ouellet
  • "Aspen Bar Magic"
  • "Impossibilia" by John Bannon
  • "Misled" by Tim Wenk
  • "Dollar Monte" by Kennedy
  • "Hollyweird" by Christopher
• Transmutation by Jim Sisti
• Picks a Card by Chris Hurlbert and Neal Prete
• Behind Bars

• Why Does a Restaurant Need a Magician?
• Editorial
• Restaurant Magic for Children
• The Best Videos for Working Pros
• Reviews
  • "7 Secrets" by J. C. Wagner
  • "Professional Close-Up"...

This is a compilation of issues 7 - 12.

• Making Your Personal Mark by Jim Sisti
• At the Bar with Ray Mertz
• The Antagonistic Audience Member by Scott Wells
• Ask the Only by Al the Only
• The Business of Bits by Mark Leveridge
• Reviews
  • "The Complete Works of Shake-Sphere" by Neal Prete
  • "Utopia Card Fram" by Mark Leveridge
  • "Top Drop" by Shigeo Futagawa
  • "Close-Up Connivery" by Dan Garrett
  • "Card to Wallet - the Book" by Jerry Mentzer
  • "Challenge Magic!" by Richard Osterlind
  • "How to Master Booking Shows over the Phone" by Bill Hall
• Walk-Around Malini Egg Bag by Dan Tong
• Cheap Labour by David Acer
• Behind Bars by Chris Hurlbert ...

This is a compilation of issues 13 - 18.

• Who Are We Fooling? by Kirk Charles
• The Walk-Around Formula by Johnny Ace Palmer
• Dai Vernon 1894 - 1992
• English Money vs. The U.S. Magician by Gary Ward
• Ask the Only by Al the Only
• At the Bar with Ray Mertz
• Reviews
  • "Invisible Thread Reel" by James B. George
  • "Hot Dog!" by Nick Trost and Patrick Reymond
  • "Kickback Monte" by Keith Bennett
  • "Show-Time at the Tom Foolery" by Richard Kaufman
  • "Corporate Presentations" by Leo Behnke
  • "More Commercial Magic - The J.C. Wagner Video Vol. II" by J.C. Wagner
• Two Signed Card Transposition by Dennis Carroll
• Sensory Deception by...

This is a compilation of issues 19 - 24.

• Confessions of a Restaurant Actor by Bill Brunelle
• Magic Menu Forum Debuts on Computer Bulletin Board
• In the Trenches by Paul Green
• Survey Results (part 2) by Al The Only
• Ask The Only by Al the Only
• Secret Support by Stuart Bowie
• Frank Garcia 1928 - 1993
• Reviews
  • "Pen Through Anything" by John Cornelius
  • "Hot Crossed Ones" by Dan Harlan
  • "Helping Hand" by Jeff Caudell and Joe Boone
  • "The Bar Cup" by Jerry Camaro
  • "Plucking Money off the Magic Tree" by Rick Wagner
  • "Epilogue" by Karl Fulves
  • "The Card Artistry of Dan Fleshman" by Dan Fleshman
• Signature Transpo by Tom Ladshaw ...

This is a compilation of issues 25 - 30.

• David Acer: Funny in the Head
• An Amusing (though disgusting) Anecdote by David Acer
• At the Bar with Ray Mertz
• In The Trenches with Paul Green
• Straight Lines - Don't Go Round Corners by Simon Lovell
• Ask the Only by Al The Only
• David Acer's Top-10 List of Clowns That Just Aren't Getting Any Work
• Reviews
  • "New-Wave Prediction" by Bob King
  • "The Candy Kiss Machine" by Scotty York
  • "On Foot" by Richard Sanders and Patrick Reymond
  • "This One, That 1" by Mark Leveridge
  • "The Anniversary Waltz" by Christopher Carter with William H. "Doc" Eason
  • "Workers 4" by Michael Close
  • "Strong Magic"...

This is a compilation of issues 31 - 36.

• Here's Sankey by David Acer
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• John's Column by John Fareed
• Ask the Only by Al The Only
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Reviews
  • "Cardian Angel" by Paul Harris and Mike Maxwell
  • "Miller's Dice" by Paul Green
  • "The Vest" by Eddie Raymond
  • "Card Compulsion" by Peter Duffie
  • "The Art of Card Manipulation 1-3" by Jeff McBride
  • "Cabaret Connivery" by Dan Garrett
• Creamed by Jay Sankey
• Free Choice? by Jay Sankey and David Acer
• Sugar Rush by Jay Sankey
• My Turn by Jim Sisti
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• Bar Magic My Way by Jim Artle
• In the Trenches with Paul Green ...

This is a compilation of issues 37 - 42.

• Our First All-Trick Issue by Jim Sisti
• Four Ace Me Not by Richard Sanders
• The Card Warp Get-Ready by David Acer
• A Match by Any Other Name... by Jay Sankey
• Brilliant! by Brian Glow
• Intangibill by David Acer
• Vicious Circle by Phil Matlin

• Venue by Michael Close
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• My Turn by Jim Sisti
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Reviews
  • "The Web" by Jim Pace
  • "Warm Fuzzies Up Close" by Mark Strivings
  • "Twisting History" by Larry Moss
  • "The Video Encyclopedia of Card Sleights 4-6" by Daryl
• The MC Spread Double Lift by Michael Close
• Out of U and...

This is a compilation of issues 43 - 48.

• An Inner-View (Interview) with Jim Ryan by Tom Mullica
• Jim Ryan a Biographical Sketch by Jim Sisti
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• Reviews
  • "Easy to Master Card Miracles 4-6" by Michael Ammar
• The Magic of Jim Ryan by Phil Willmarth
• Almost Impromptu Solid Ghost by Jim Ryan
• The Broken and Restored Match by Jim Ryan
• Cathy's Screwy Finger Bit by Jim Ryan
• Good Night, George by Jim Ryan
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• A Gift From Me to You by Paul Green
• The Financial...

This is a compilation of issues 49 - 54.

• Professionalism by Kirk Charles
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Reviews
  • "The Golden Shells" by Whit Haydn and Chef Anton
  • "Very, Very Close 1-3" and "Too Close!" by Michael Close
  • "Three Pieces of Silver" by Rune Klan
• The Business Card and Rubber Band Trick by Kirk Charles
• The Cat's Card Trick by Kirk Charles
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• The Acer File: Ripped Torn by L'il John
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• Ask The Only by Al The Only

• The One and Only by Chris Hampton
• Soul...

This is a compilation of issues 55 - 60.

• Changing Performance Modes by Jim Sisti
• My Turn by Jim Sisti
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• Reviews
  • "Intercept" by Harvey Berg
  • "Well Done: Cooking with Lee Asher" by Lee Asher
• Postique by David Harkey
• Tailwind by David Harkey
• Spaz by David Harkey
• The Acer File: The Huot/Duperre Control by Michel Huot and Steve Duperre
• In the Trenches with Paul Green

• Having An Old Friend For Dinner by Hannibal
• Reviews
  • "Joshua Jay's Magic Atlas" by Joshua Jay
  • "Destiny, Chance and Free Will" by Allan Zola Kronzek ...

This is a compilation of issues 61 - 64.

• Front Desk
• Alain Nu: Mystery Expert by Dave Shepherd
• The Personal Touch by Jim Sisti
• Against Originality in Magic by Whit Haydn
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Nuts and Bolts by Andrew J. Pinard
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• Virtual Magic by Richard Robinson
• Reviews
  • "Andrew's Ultra Smoke 2000" by Mark Zacharia
• Autograph Collection by Andrew J. Pinard

• Front Desk
• From A Corporate Viewpoint by Robert W. Bengel
• In the Tradeshow Trenches by Paul Green
• Thin Air: Doubly Mystifying by Dave Shepherd
• In the Trenches with Paul Green ...

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...

Mantra continues where Swami left off with fascinating mix of traditional Indian magic and western style magic. Sam Dalal writes in his introduction:

THE CRAMP is ten times worse than any other newsletter! Don't expect much! You've been warned!

While this is a bit of a parody, you may find something useful - or not. In volume one number one February 2011 issue, you will find the following:

• THE JOSE EFFECT: One Wallet. One Card. No 'OBO'. Totally unauthorized.
• AACAAANBLFITAO52NAATIFTTATISNTBEYLF: Almost Any Card At Almost Any Number Because Let's Face It There Are Only 52 Numbers Available And This Is Funnier Than Tommy's And This Is Not The Berglas Effect You're Looking For
• MULTIPE THOUGHT-UP CARDS: Several people think of cards...

THE CRAMP is still ten times worse than any other newsletter! Don't expect much! You've been warned!

While this is a bit of a parody, you may find something useful - or not (probably not). In Volume One Number Two March 2011 Issue, You will find the following:

• DUNFORD'S DODGE: A fake card calling routine contributed by Iain Dunford
• THE FACE-UP BET: A 'Spread The Cards' Bet
• THE TOTALLY OPEN SPOON BEND: A Dumb Spoon Bend Done In Full View
• OUT OF THIS COLUMN: Variations on Paul Curry's 'Out of This World' (Some Weird, Some Stupid, Some Not)
• CLEAR ZIPLOCK BAG PSYCHOMETRY: Tell what's...

WARNING: THE CRAMP is for PEOPLE AGES 21 AND OVER DUE TO EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!

THE CRAMP is still ten times worse than any other newsletter. Don't expect much. You've been warned. While this is a bit of a parody, you may find something useful - or not (probably not).

In Volume One Number Three April 2011 Issue, You will find the following:

• YOU'RE TAKING THIS SERIOUS? A Small Editorial
• THE HELIUM BALLOON LEVITATION: A way-out-there impractical way to float.
• OUT OF THIS COLUMN: More variations on Out of This World.
• BAD FORGERY: Some fun to do with a giant plastic penny.
• CLOSE YOUR...

The Cramp is still ten times worse than any other newsletter! Don't expect ANYTHING of WORTH! You've been warned! AGAIN, expect nothing! Plus, we’re also running late!

• BETTER NEVER THAN LATE: It is always true for “The Cramp”!
• NO CAAN DO: A Stupid Card Trick
• NO CAAN 2: Another Stupid Card Trick
• NOSEBLEED: A Stupid Gag
• OUT OF THIS COLUMN: Stupid Variations on Curry’s Out of this World!
• COIN THROUGH HOLE: A Three Phase Betcha
• HOLE PULL: Another Stupid Bet
• NOSE, EAR, AND BUTT: A Stupid Coin Trick
• PAYPHONE: A Stupid Phone Trick
• MARIONETTE HAND: A Stupid Hand Gag That...

Every four years we like to publish a collection of all the great magic that has appeared during the period in Magicseen's Masterclass section, and from the issues which appeared in volumes 9-12 we offer you 51 effects and ideas from such well known and respected performers as Andy Nyman, David Regal, Chris Rawlins, Boris Wild, Mel Mellers, Pit Hartling, John Bannon, Vincent Hedan, Thomas Fraps, Dan Garrett, Anthony Owen and many others.

Contents:

• Trapped Prediction - Alexander Erohin
• Roll and Slide Vanish - Radek Makar
• The Great Escape - John Breeds
• More ESP - Arun Bonerjee
• Moneyball - Fritz...

• My Blendo Load
• Amazing Coincidence
• You Can't Lose - Apparently!
• Okito Goes Mental
• My Favorite Routine With Otto The Duck
• Two Tips On Tricks
• One Card In 52
• Dice Stack Addenda
• A New Idea On Rising Cards
• Confetti And Milk
• Method For An Unprepared Blendo
• Drink Your Milk
• Cut Ribbon Gag
• About Tables
• Wine To Beer A Chemical Trick
• Utility Glass
• The Floating Glass
• Candy From The Air
• Paper Lady An Illusion For Production Of A Girl
• An Addition To Reversette
• The Crystal Flame
• The Magic House
• Checkers To Pear To Rice
• Colossal Glass Of Beer Production
• Tic Tac Toe - A Super Mental...

• Introduction
• Tying And Untying Knots In A Cord Without Letting Go Of The Ends
• The New And Improved Ink Handkerchief And Turnip Trick
• A Checker Mystery
• Carlton King's Rabbit Box
• Ice Cream Cone Production
• A Dollar Bill In Candle Effect
• Nelson's Candle Trick
• Bossie Cow
• The Shrinking Glass Of Milk
• Words And Music
• The Jack Yeager Thumb Tie Trick
• The N. E. Book Test
• Three Linked Discoveries
• Triple Climax To Cups & Balls
• The Stripper Combine
• Glendi's Mental Photography - The Dream Photograph
• Magic In Milk Containers
• Thimble Box
• Clock Dial Card Prediction

• About The Year Book............
• The Community Chest Card Trick Or The Red Feather Card
• Community Chest Routine And Patter For The Square Circle
• New Idea For The Paddle Trick
• Restless Cigarettes
• Rabbit Out Of Top Hat
• Stage Size Out To Lunch Trick
• The Golf Ball "Egg" Bag
• To Vanish The Last Ball
• A Switch For The Mentalist
• Nice Doggy!
• Paper
• Glorifying Your Magic
• A Flash Paper And Match Stunt
• Joseph Dongu's Do As I Do Trick
• Production Load
• My Favorite Rising Card
• The Never Ending Tie
• Do You Drink?
• Producing Two Flashes Of Flame
• Billiard Ball To Playing Card
• Cashing In On Close...

• About The Year Book . . .
• A Detective's Dream
• New Effect For The Color Changing Knife Routine
• Card Force For The Stage
• Knock Out Prediction
• Unsigned - Sealed - Delivered
• Thumb Fun
• Comedy Bit With The Wrist Chopper
• The Easy Comedy Golf Ball Routine
• Self Working Double Load Lota, With A Comedy Routine
• A Modern You Do As I Do Trick
• The Invisible Card Routine
• Rubber Ice Cream Cone Routine
• The Boomerang Card
• Jack Yeager's Portfolio Of Magic Tricks And Ideas
  • A Bar Gag
  • "Flash" Cigarette In Handkerchief
  • The Yeager Four Ace Trick
  • Card In Egg Routine De Luxe
  • Intimate Bottle Levitation ...

• The Homemade Magician
• Penny Dime Transposition
• On The Spot
• Out-Witted
• Loaded Spook
• Dark Thoughts
• Impromptu Twentieth Century Silks
  • Eggs From Handkerchief
  • Another Here, There And Everywhere
  • Tip For Anti Gravico
  • A House Of Cards
• Now What?
• Tuning Up
• By Chance Alone
• A Self Lighting Candle
• The Blue Quints
• Silks From Nowhere
• Three Golden Pyramids Of The Valley Of Oom
• Tom Fitzgerald's Passe Passe Bottles
• New Use For A Forcing Deck
• Rope Records And Ribbon
• Card Telepathy De Luxe
• The Flight Of Thought
• The Mystic Ringer
• A Portfolio Of Bar And Close Up Tricks
  • A "Long" Card...

An occasional journal of magic and strange.

Jazzy, fun, and informative, Ben Harris' new digital journal is full of surprises and tweaks.

• Learn a no-reel version of the amazing Leviosa.
• Tweak a switch cup so it works twice without a reset.
• Explore fantastic effects with gilded playing cards.
• Tweak a classic Paul Curry effect with an additional 'discard pile,' making the impossible even more so.
• Re-purpose your favorite 'Four Ace Production' as a mind-numbing gambling challenge.

Edited by Steve Shufton and illustrated by Ever Elizalde, Tweak looks and reads with ease and excitement.

1st edition 2024,...