Magazines & Journals in Magic & Conjuring: page 7

Stephen Tucker was the publisher, editor, illustrator and creative genius behind Spell-Binder Magazine. It ran for three years and had 36 issues and 710 pages. (This does not include the three Special Issues.)

You will find some of the finest close-up magic effects: David Britland alone contributed 40 items, there were 6 new effects from Basil Horwitz, 4 from Jerry Sadowitz, 2 from Gazzo, 5 from Gordon Bruce, 3 from Roy Walton, 9 from Phil Goldstein, 12 from Reinhard Müller, 5 from Al Smith 2 from Bobby Bernard, 4 from Harvey Rosenthal, 7 from Ian Land, 12 from Paul Brignall, 7 from Peter Duffie, 6 from Roger Curzon, 6 from Shiv Duggal, 7 from Wayne Dobson and 109 from Stephen Tucker. Stephen has captured...

Stephen Tucker is probably one of the craziest people you will ever meet in magic. He may be crazy but he also happens to be highly talented and a very creative person. He has invented many magic effects and has supported himself over the years by performing magic, inventing magic tricks and editing and producing magic magazines. He was the editor and publisher of the amazing Spell-Binder Magazine.

Chicanery is a worthy successor to Spell-Binder and most of the effects within its pages are by Stephen. He gave himself pen names and a typical Tucker touch is that the names are Pen Tell, Mark Erpen, Nick Fountain,...

Eighty-five tricks and routines from the pages of Spell-Binder Magazine. Everything from card and coin magic to the bizarre and the weird.

Effects explained are:

• Sandwich Box by Stephen Tucker -- Signed selected card appears between 2 previously selected cards within closed card case.
• Mark by Stephen Tucker -- Alternate version of previous effect.
• Demonology by Bob Ostin -- Spectator signs card. Flames cause occult symbol to change to slip of paper with name of signed card. Signed card then revealed to have singed corner & occult symbol on back.
• Esti-Mate-Ion by Joe Dignam -- Spectator looks through deck...

This is volume 1 of the reprint of Spell-Binder Magazine. Each volume is a half-letter size softcover with a color cover and black and white print throughout. Volume one includes issues 1-12. Spell-Binder Magazine was a fascinating publication edited by Stephen Tucker which focused on close-up magic featuring an eclectic list of contributors.

Spell-Binder started in 1981. Reprint in 2004 by Martin Breese.

This is volume 3 of the reprint of Spell-Binder Magazine. It is a half-letter size softcover with a color cover and black and white print throughout. Volume three includes issues 25-36.

Spell-Binder Magazine was a fascinating publication edited by Stephen Tucker which focused on close-up magic featuring an eclectic list of contributors.

Spell-Binder started in 1981. Reprint in 2004 by Martin Breese.

On top of the regular Spell-Binder issues, Stephen Tucker published three special issues. This is the first one.

• Jargon Special Issue!!
• Too Filling By Stephen Tucker
• Beetroot Sandwich
• Eye-Tray By Wayne Dobson
• Tuckups By Stephen Tucker
• Cup Through Cup Move
• Penetrating Pips By Roger Curzon
• The Secret Of Pyramid Power By Abdula
• The Knack By Jerry Sadowitz
• Eject!! By John Brown
• Solidarity By John Brown (Another One!!)
• Small Prophet By David Britland
• Haden – Matrix By Reinhard Müller
• Open All Hours By David Britland
• The Midas Purse
• Stephen Tuckers' Improved Pen-Ultimate +1
• Stephen Tucker Presents His Enveloped
• Stephen Tuckers' Eraser Blazer
• Influence...

On top of the regular Spell-Binder issues, Stephen Tucker published three special issues. This is the second one.

• Jargon
• Truthfull (I.E ... Not Often Seen.) Reviews Of The Competition Prizes
• We '3' Rings By Stephen Tucker
• Deck The Halls By Basil Horwitz
• Live And Let Dye By David Britland
• Nöel By Noel Blaize
• Rowman's Double By Jerry Sadowitz
• Marvellous By Terri Rogers
• Jigsaw
• Zig Zag Coin By Stephen Tucker
• Exhibit 'A' By Stephen Tucker
• Birth-Control By Stephen Tucker
• Appelation By Stephen Tucker
• Appellation By Stephen Tucker
• Ringo-Bingo By Stephen Tucker
• Wanderfull By Stephen Tucker
• Special Competition
• Roger Crosthwaite ... For Publication
• P.Y.V.C....

On top of the regular Spell-Binder issues, Stephen Tucker published three special issues. This is the third one.

• Jargon
• Playing With Time By Martin Breese
• Mizzing Link By Stephen Tucker
• The Pascal System By Monmoine Pascal
• Kaned By Stephen Tucker
• Or By Justin Higham
• Jackrobats By David Britland
• The Flight Of The Bumble By Stephen Tucker
• X-Ray By Daniel Kalinowski
• Hof-Aced By Phil Goldstein
• Coineto By Stephen Tucker
• The Inner Limits By Stephen Tucker
• Pop Up Again By Reinhard Müller
• Snip By Stephen Tucker
• Out Of Our Mind's By Stephen Tucker And David Britland
• The Hole Idea By Stephen Tucker
• A Load Of ... By Paul Brignall
• Zennerism By...

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 ...

The Magigram ran for around twenty-seven years and started with the first proper issue in September 1966 and ended in February 1995, in total more than 22,000 pages. Almost every well-known magician from those years made some form of contribution to the magazine including Billy McComb who had an inspiring regular column. The magazine started life as a vehicle for advertisements for the Supreme Magic Company but soon developed into a proper magazine that many magicians took out on subscription. Every branch of magic from close up to illusions was covered and it was one of the most popular UK magic magazines...

The Magigram, Volume 1, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

672 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 1, Number 1, September-October, 1966, 36 unnumbered pages
2. advertisements
4. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
5. The Tale of the Captain's Shirt - paper tearing routine - Alan Ward
6. Sum Cubes - Ken Bowell
7. Achieved Ambition - Johnny Geddes
9. Children's Magic
   • Rescue for Robin - Len Belcher
11. Mainly Mental - Collosini
    • Fantastic
14. Sticky Sponges - Ravelle & Andree
14. Card Magic
    • Card Location...

The Magigram, Volume 2, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

826 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 2, Number 1, September-October, 1968, 71 unnumbered pages - Second Birthday Special
2. advertisements
5. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
6. Snap! - Some [photo] Memories of the I.B.M. Chatanooga [sic] U.S.A. Convention
7. A Big Card Trick - Bill Gebert
8. Letters!
8. A Quick Drink - A Scotch from a Scot! - Edwin Hooper
9. Children's Corner - Dennis and Susan Lucas
9. Another Compere-Gag - Val Andrews
10. Easy Reckoning - Ken de Courcy ...

The Magigram, Volume 3, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

448 pages - 6 Issues. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 3, Number 1, September-October, 1970, 72 unnumbered pages
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. World-Wide Acclaim! - testimonials
11. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
15. At Homb with McComb - Billy McComb
16. picture of editor Ken de Courcy
19. 25 Tricks with the Self-Lighting Bulb - Ken de Courcy
21. Dominating Dice - Paul Marcus
22. Paging Ian Adair's Panello
    22. Magic...

The Magigram, Volume 4, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

892 pages - Now Monthly. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 4, Number 1, September, 1971, 64 unnumbered pages
2. advertisements
5. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
6. Man of Harlech! - testimonial
6. A Shaker! - testimonial
6. Response - testimonial
6. One Outmanship - correspondence
6. Positive! - testimonial
7. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
10. A Score of Ideas - Ian Adair
    • Salt Selection
    • Yo-Yo Watch
11. At Homb with McComb - Billy...

The Magigram, Volume 5, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

860 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file

1. Volume 5, Number 1, September, 1972, 76 unnumbered pages - Hull Magicians' Circle Special
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. Lawrence's Fox and Hen Show - Derek Lawrence
14. Thanks! - testimonials
15. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
19. Arthur Carter Column - The Mysteries of Arthur Carter
    • Duo-Premonition
20. Palmed Coincidence - Joe Riding
21. Chinese Matches Again - Rink ...

The Magigram, Volume 6, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

1052 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 6, Number 1, September, 1973, 80 unnumbered pages - Your Favourite Columnists Are Back!
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. Ganson's Magic
    • The Stripper Pack Updated - Part Two
12. Dove Magic Treasury - testimonial
13. Im-penetrable - Arthur Setterington
14. A Suggestion [re Vol. 5 No. 6) - W. Noel Jones
15. The Perverse-Reverse - Bill Lainsbury
16. Another [fish from pocket]
17. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
20. Photo Parade! ...

The Magigram, Volume 7, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

856 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 7, Number 1, September, 1974, 68 unnumbered pages - Your Favourites Are Back!
2. advertisements
5. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
6. Ganson's "Teach-In"
   • Henry Hay's Coin Vanish
9. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
13. Ian Adair - Ideas Associated
    • Multicolour Paint
13. Have You Heard - jokes
14. [John] Wade's Wonderful Adventures Through Letter Box Land
15. [John] Wade's (and William's) Wanderings ...

The Magigram, Volume 8, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

916 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 8, Number 1, September, 1975, 72 unnumbered pages - New Cover! New Series! New Magic!
2. advertisements
7. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
8. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
10. Great! - testimonial
10. How Many Cards! - answer
11. Edwin's Magi-Go-Round - comments from Edwin Hooper
14. Ian Adair - Ideas Associated
    • Cotton-Reel Lace
15. Call Yourself a Magician - Harry Carnegie
    • Dart ...

The Magigram, Volume 9, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

1028 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 9, Number 1, September, 1976, 76 unnumbered pages - Starting Our 11th. Year
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. A Curious Anecdote from Capt. R.C.V. Ross
11. Safari Stateside - report by Ken de Courcy
14. Ian Adair - Ideas Associated
    • Different Notions for Two Super Effects
      • Insurance Policy Notion
      • Mickey Mouse's Camera Capers
15. Lucky Card and Any Date - Serge Kolychkine ...

The Magigram, Volume 10, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

1022 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 10, Number 1, September, 1977, 72 unnumbered pages - Here We Go Again!
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. A Four Ace Trick - John Yeager
11. Breaking Pistol - John Yeager
11. Smart Money! - testimonial
11. A Great Book! - testimonial
12. Another Look at the Three & Half of Clubs - John Yeager
13. The Kellini File - Kellini of Norway
    13. Odd Candle
    15. Colour-Changing Wand
    15. Triple Colour-Changing Wand ...

The Magigram, Volume 11, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

988 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 11, Number 1, September, 1978, 72 unnumbered pages - Kelly's Eye [British Bingo slang for one]
2. advertisements
9. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
10. American Trip 1978 - as seen by Edwin [Hooper]
18. October Event - Magic Circle Annual Banquet - announcement
18. Walter (Zaney) Blaney - Suggests
19. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
21. At Homb with McComb - Billy McComb
23. Unusual Items from the Magigram Collection - cartoon
24. Card in...

The Magigram, Volume 12, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

856 pages. No page numbers on printed issues, page numbers refer to the page in the file.

1. Volume 12, Number 1, September, 1979, 80 unnumbered pages - New Series
2. advertisements
13. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
14. Routine for Cabinet of Canton - M.K. Francis
14. A Credit - testimonial
15. My Magic World - Edwin [Hooper]
22. Bouquets! - testimonials
23. Adair's Dove Column - Ian Adair
    • Clean Sweep - Jack Bridwell
    • Ian's Dove and Cage
24. Quick on the Draw - puzzle - Alan Ward
    • Swift Shift - puzzle
25. Blake's...

The Magigram, Volume 13, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

816 pages. Now printed with page numbers!

1. Volume 13, Number 1, September, 1980, 68 pages - Super September Sorcery
2. advertisements
11. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
12. Another Look at Kellini's Flower Cards - Angus Lavery
12. A Twist - Myster Yaffe (Malcolm Yaffe)
13. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
15. The Buzz-Word Syndrome - article by Stanton Carlisle
18. Presentation for Pavel's "Colorings" - David Drake
19. Watch It! - George Hills
20. An Extra for "Silken Butterfly" - Harry Carnegie
21. Errors...

The Magigram, Volume 14, The Supreme Magic Company, Ken de Courcy, editor

790 pages

1. Volume 14, Number 1, September, 1981, 68 pages - Super-Sizzlers
2. advertisements
4. The Thieving Fingers of Magic Hands
6. advertisements
7. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
8. Do As I Do With One Pack - Brian Howard
8. Card-Numerology - Stanton Carlisle
9. Words for Your (F)ears - name of phobias
10. Blake's Bafflers - George Blake
    • Triple Free Force
12. Colombini's Card Magic - Lewis Ganson
    • Fabian's Champagne
14. Magic as Entertainment - Harold Taylor
17. Arthur Carter Column - The Mysteries of...