Magic Magazine 1998
by Stan Allen

Volume 7, Number 5 - Volume 8 Number 4
January 1998 - December 1998
Stan Allen & Associates
Stan Allen, Editor

1404 pages

1. Magic - Volume 7, Number 5 - January 1998 - 112 pages
1. Cover - Magic 1997 A-Z
7. Contents
13. From the Editor - Stan Allen
    • Little Dog
17. Letters
24. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • Red Alert!
28. Guest Editorial - The Competitive Edge - Steve Bedwell
33. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • Short Takes
      • Dingle's Deceptions: The Video - Derek Dingle - video
      • The Art of Invisible Thread - Jon LeClair - book
      • The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz, Volume 4 - Basil Horwitz - book
      • Breslaw's Last Legacy - Philip Breslaw - book reprint from Stevens Publishing
      • Business Card Miracles - Jon Jensen - book
      • Stand Up Coin Power - Eivind Lowig - book
      • Details - about the items and addresses
42. Davenports: The First 100 Years - David Britland
50. November TV Madness - John Moehring
    • Penn & Teller's Home Invasion
    • Champions of Magic 2
    • Science of Magic
52. Breaking The Code - re: Masked Magician - by Stan Allen
54. Monday Night Magic, New York Style - Richard Cohn
56. Cover: 1997 From A To Z - John Moehring
    • Numbers
    • Rest in Peace
67. Theory In Practice - Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    68. Magic Mouse - Mike Rogers
    71. Reel Floating Match - Mark Elsdon
    72. Drilling - Marcelo Contento
73. Martin Gardner's Corner
    • The Ball That Rolls Uphill
75. Theory In Practice - Conjuring - Jim Steinmeyer
    • The Pickpocket Challenge
81. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • I Resolve ...
      81. Magic on the Beach III - Jon Racherbaumer
      83. The Workshop '97 - Steven Kline
      83. The 6th Annual Gathering - Brittany Malatesta
      84. Motor City Close Up Conference - Mike Powers
      85. Convention Calendar
89. Who's Where
    • United States
    • International
    • Cruising
    • Touring
102. Where To Find Magic Magazine
106. Advertisers Index
107. Upcoming In Magic
110. Finally

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1. Magic - Volume 7, Number 6 - February 1998 - 112 pages
1. Cover - Secrets Revealed - What Now?
7. Contents
13. From the Editor - Stan Allen
    • Wanted!
17. Letters
24. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • Rope Trick Performed AT Gili Gili '97
29. Guest Editorial - A Date With A Magician - Steve Bedwell
33. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • The Hurrier I Go ...
      • Climbing the Ladder to Successful Close-Up Magic - Phil Jay - manuscript
      • Tales from the Road - Tom Lilly - manuscript
      • Drugs, Strangers, and Other Dangers - Ron Conley - manuscript
      • The Genius of Robert Harbin - Eric Lewis - book
      • The Coney Island Fakir: The Magical Life of Al Flosso - Gary R. Brown - book
      • The Desert Brainstorm Series Volumes 1-3 the Arizona 6 ½ - three videos
      • The A-! All Star Videos Volumes 3 & 4 - A-1 MultiMedia - two videos
      • The Low Main Deck - Chris Bacchus - effect
      • Insight - Keith Fields - book test
      • Bottoms Up: Finesse Card Under Glass - booklet - Tommy Middleton & David Harkey - Reviewed by Jon Racherbaumer
      • The Chronicles - Karl Fulves - magazine
      • Wow: It's Ray Kosby - Ray Kosby - video
      • Passing Through - Douglas Cameron - effect
      • Details - about the items and addresses
42. In His Words: Jeff McBride - Interview by Stan Allen
50. Dana Daniels: Visualizing The Future - Mike Caveney
56. Cover: What Do We Do Now? - re: Masked Magician - Stan Allen
62. The Best Show ... I Ever Saw - re: Willard The Wizard - John Moehring
    • The Legend
66. Mentalism Well Done - Marc Salem's Mind Games - by Rich Marotta
69. Theory In Practice - Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    70. Hong Kong Transpo - Giampaola Zelli
    72. Faro Foolery - S. Brent Morris
79. Theory In Practice - Conjuring - Jim Steinmeyer
    • The Thespian Card
83. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • '97 Pick-Up
      83. The Unconventional Convention - Carolyn Rees
      83. Bob Little's Super Sunday - Craig Dickson
      84. Ron L. Martin MacMillian's 26th Annual International Magic Convention - Elizabeth Warlock
      87. Convention Calendar
91. Who's Where
    • United States
    • International
    • Cruising
    • Touring
102. Where To Find Magic Magazine
106. Advertisers Index
107. Upcoming In Magic
110. Finally

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1. Magic - Volume 7, Number 7 - March 1998 - 112 pages
1. Cover - Allakazam! & Mark Wilson
7. Contents
13. From the Editor - Stan Allen
    • Issues
17. Letters
24. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • Milestones
      • Alfred "Al" DeLage - died
      • R.L. "Dock" Haley - died
    • Book Shopping ...
27. Guest Editorial - Magic And Reason - Shawn R. Ingram
29. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • Expose This
      • Penn & Teller's How to Play in Traffic - Penn & Teller - book
      • The Amazing Cigar - Giovanni Livera & Jon Racherbaumer - book
      • The Magic Book - Harry Lorayne - book
      • Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling, and Dynamic Computer Memories - S. Brent Morris - book
      • Doc Eason Live! Volumes 1-3 - Doc Eason - three videos
      • Easy to Master Card Miracles Volumes 4, 5, & 6 - Michael Ammar - three videos
      • Miracles with Cards Volumes 1, 2, & 3 - James Swain - three videos
      • Glink - Jon Allen - prop
      • Sketch-O-Magic - David Garrard - prop
      • It's Not Magic, But - Photomosaics - Robert Silvers - book
      • Details - about the items and addresses
38. In His Words: Hank Lee - Interview by John Moehring
46. Davenport's Centenary Celebration - David Charvet
48. The Mighty Midget - re: The Midget Magician magazione - Edwin A. Dawes
    • Random Reflections on Wilfred Huggins - F. William Kuethe, Jr.
52. The Power of Music - Joanie Spina
    • Practical Matters
56. Cover: Magic As Seen On TV - Allakazam ... And The Magic Lands Of Mark Wilson - Part 1 (of 12) - Bill McIlhany
    • Earliest Media Magic
64. Ten Fingers: A Play Of Magic - Gertner: Primed, Prime-time, and Live! - review by Jon Racherbaumer
71. Theory In Practice - Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    73. One-Hand De-Shell - Charlie Justice
    74. Trapped With A Vengeance - Stve Silverman
    77. Chap Trick - Mark Jenest
    78. $20 Switch - Steve Silverman
79. Martin Gardner's Corner
    • How Far Apart?
85. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • A Quandry
      85. Upcoming
      85. Dealer Showcase Days - George Olson
      87. SCAM -98 - J. Leschber
      87. Convention Calendar
91. Who's Where
    • United States
    • International
    • Cruising
    • Touring
102. Where To Find Magic Magazine
106. Advertisers Index
107. Upcoming In Magic
110. Finally

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1. Magic - Volume 7, Number 8 - April 1998 - 112 pages
1. Cover - Mike Caveney
7. Contents
11. From the Editor - Stan Allen
    • Ties
13. Letters
18. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • The King Is Dead - re: Karrell Fox
    • Milestones
      • Conrad C. "Connie" Bush - died
      • Robert "Bob" Mason Stenner - died
22. Guest Editorial - Stroll Rhymes With ... - Jon Racherbaumer
25. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • VIVA! Where?
      • The Award-Winning Card magic of Martin A. Nash, Volumes 1-3 - Martin A. Nash - three videos
      • Steve Bedwell: M.D. Not Required - Steve Bedwell - video
      • Whit Haydn's Comedy Four Ring Routine - Whit Haydn - video
      • Three Pieces of Silver - Rune Klan - video
      • Stars of Magic Sampler - A-1 MultiMedia - video
      • The Cruise Magician's Handbook - Fred Becker - book
      • Vis A Vis: A Jack Avis Book - Jack Avis & John Derris - book
      • Ron Bauer's Private Studies, Numbers 1-6 - Ron Bauer - six booklets
      • Completely Cold - Kenton Knepper & J. Tank - booklet
      • The Locking Deck - Tim Spinosa - effect
      • Slow-Motion Oil & Water - David Neighbors - effect
      • Visual Melt-Thru - David Neighbors - effect
      • Coin Card - Danny Archer - effect
      • Anagram-ation - Jim Krenz - effect
      • Close's Clones - Michael Close - effect
      • It's Not Magic, But - Wizards and Sorcerers - Tom Ogden - book
      • Details - about the items and addresses
34. In His Words: Peter Reveen - Interview by John Moehring
44. Magic's Madman - re: Richard Himber - by David Charvet
48. Fox: Round Two - Stan Allen
50. Magic As Seen On TV - Don Allan's Magic Ranch - Part 2 (of 12) - Bill McIlhany
56. Cover: Mike Caveney - John Carney
64. Allakazam! Hits The Road - Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine
71. Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    73. Prelude To Oil & Water - Hideo Kato
    74. My Cup Runneth Over - Doug Con [sic]
    78. Hoken Poker - Roy Walton & Ramón Riobóo
    80. Conn-version - Doug Conn
79. Martin Gardner's Corner
    • The Unreversed Reflection
83. Conjuring - Jim Steinmeyer
    • Any Idiot's Silk Trick
87. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • Uncertainties?
      87. Columbus Magi-Fest - Marvin Leventhal
      87. Convention at the Capital - Pete McCabe
91. Who's Where
    • United States
    • International
    • Cruising
    • Touring
102. Where To Find Magic Magazine
106. Advertisers Index
107. Upcoming In Magic
110. Finally

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113. Magic - Volume 7, Number 9 - April 1998 Supplement - 20 pages
113. Cover - 1998 Spring Convention Guide
122. Convention Calendar

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1. Magic - Volume 7, Number 9 - May 1998 - 112 pages
1. Cover - King Of Korn - Karrell Fox - 1928-1998
7. Contents
11. From the Editor - Stan Allen
    • Mixology
13. Letters
18. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • Milestones
      • Jillian Gotlib & Michael Barnard - married
      • Norman Deblois "Norm" Houghton - died
    • Encores For Solo Shows
      • Will Tremonte
      • Paul Gertner
      • Marc Salem
21. Guest Editorial - I, For One, Choose To ... - Paul Green
23. Guest Editorial - Getting Our Act Together - Rich Bloch
27. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • Tons O'Stuff!!
      • The Sleight Album: The Magic of Aaron Fisher - Dan Harlan - booklet
      • Bouncing Back - Robert D. LaRue Jr. & Steve Spangler - booklet
      • Selling Your Specialty Act to Hollywood - Shaunnery Steevans - manuscript
      • Mindful Mentalism - Paul Hallas, editor - booklet
      • The Complete Guide to Teaching Magic - Alfred M. Albers - booklet
      • Close-Up Classics - Michael Vincent - booklet
      • Thayer Quality Magic Catalog Instruction Sheets: Volume Four - Glenn Gravatt, compiler - book
      • A New Look at Some Classic Close-Up - Bill Okal - notes
      • The Professional Routines of Ron Frederick - Ron Zollweg - notes
      • Stage Cool - Michael P. Lair - lecture notes
      • Wonder Words Volume 2 - Kenton Knepper - book and four audio cassettes
      • The Wonder Words Workbook - Kenton Knepper [& J. Tank] - book
      • The Magician's Yearbook 1998 - Anthony Owens [sic] - book
      • Word of a Lie - Ali Bongo - effect
      • The Art of Public Squeeking - Doc Wayne - booklet
      • White Bikes - Paul Richards - effect
      • Draw a Blank - Aldo Colombini - effect
      • The Reparation - Jon [sic] Lovick - video?
      • Hotel Mystery - El Duco - effect
      • Dice Stack - El Duco - effect
      • Killer Elite - Andy Nyman - effect
      • It's Not Magic, But - Majoke - magazine parody
      • Details - about the items and addresses
36. In His Words: André Kole - Interview by Stan Allen
44. Magic As Seen On TV - Milbourne Christopher - Part 3 (of 12) - Bill McIlhany
52. Amtrix - Jeff Davis
56. Cover - Karrell Fox - It Was Fun
    57. Karrell Fox - John Moehring
    58. Remember Me - Al The Only
    59. Follies Fun - Hank Moorehouse
    60. Ketchup Caper - Wayne Burchell
    61. Played Big - Jeff Hobson
    61. Images - David Linsell
    62. Still Around - Greg Bordner
    63. Long Live The King - Tom Mullica
64. Steve Wyrick: World Class Magician - Far From The Maddening Crowd - John Moehring
71. Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    72. Coincidence Deck - David Regal
    73. Chinese Enigma - Roland Hurley
    75. Vested Sand - R. Paul Wilson
    76. Canister Jury - R. Paul Wilson
79. Conjuring - Jim Steinmeyer
    • The Return Of The Century
85. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • They're Grrrreat!
      85. New England Magician's Conference - Kat Lovell
      85. Desert Magic Seminar XXI - Jon Racherbaumer
      87. Winter Carnival of Magic XXIV - Tom Vorjohan
      88. Women-In-Magic Conference - Tara Casanova
      91. Convention Calendar
93. Who's Where
    • United States
    • International
    • Touring
102. Where To Find Magic Magazine
106. Advertisers Index
107. Upcoming In Magic
110. Finally

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1. Magic - Volume 7, Number 10 - June 1998 - 112 pages
1. Cover - The Best Show I Ever Saw - Blackstone
7. Contents
11. From the Editor - Stan Allen
    • Around The Bend
15. Letters
20. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • Milestones
      • Norm Nielsen and Guadalupe "Lupe" Maria Ah Chu Dusek - married
      • Steve Dacri and Jan Pivar Rossen - married
      • Daryl Martinez and Alison Morgan - married
      • Dave Berry - died
      • Coe Norton - died
      • John Paul Dahms - died
25. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • Untitled
      • Solomon's Mind - Eugene Burger - book
      • Street Magic - Edward Clafin & Jeff Sheridan - book
      • Buffaloed - Jim Buffaloe - book
      • Wit and Wizardry: The Magic of Norm Houghton - Tom Ransom, editor - book
      • Magic on Prescription - Adrian Harris, editor - book
      • Clever & Pleasant Inventions - J. Prevost - book reprint
      • The Magical Writings of Edwin A. Dawes - Brian McCullagh, publisher - book
      • Miracles While You Wait - Mark Jenest - video
      • Coin Cascade - Dean Dill effect
      • The Sight Unseen Case - Mark Strivings - utility prop and booklet
      • Thought Transmitter - John Cornelius - effect
      • Jack in the Box - Ed Alonzo - effect
      • Spex EFX - Christopher Hart & Joe Monti - effect
      • It's Not Magic, But - Russian Origami - Sergi Afonkin & Tom Hull - book
      • Details - about the items and addresses
36. In Her Words: Gay Blackstone - Interview by John Moehring
44. Fox 3, Magic 0 - John Moehring
    • Tanks For Nothing - The Masked "Magician" Strikes Again - Doug Bennett
46. Academy of Magical Arts 30th Annual Awards - Stan Allen
    • Winners
48. Magic As Seen On TV - Doug Henning - Part 4 (of 12) - Bill McIlhany
54. Sleight Of Heart: A Magician's Diary - re: Will Tremonte - by Frank Nims
56. Cover - The Best Show ... I Ever Saw - re: The Blackstone Show of 1001 Wonders - by Leo Behnke
60. Dangerous - John Moehring
67. Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    68. Mad Cap - David Acer
    70. Bottom Feeder - Dave Harkey & Eric Anderson
    71. Prize Collection Dave Harkey
    72. How Odd - Roy Walton
72. Martin Gardner's Corner
    • Two Stunts With A Bottle
75. Conjuring - Jim Steinmeyer
    • Three Problems In Prognostication
      • The Psych-Writer
      • Expecting A Coincidence
      • The Balloon Rack
81. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • For Pete's Sake, Don't Stop!
      81. East Coast Magic Spectacular X - Beth C. Sheligo
      82. Magie Montreal Convention - J. Caesar
      82. 29th Magic Collectors' Association Weekend - Gabe Fujuri
      85. 28th Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic - Scott Wells
      85. 53rd Magician's Alliance of Western New York - Scott Wells
      86. 7th International Battle of Magicians - Bob Rees
      87. Convention Calendar
91. Who's Where
    • United States
    • International
    • Cruising
    • Touring
102. Where To Find Magic Magazine
106. Advertisers Index
107. Upcoming In Magic
110. Finally

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1. Magic - Volume 7, Number 11 - July 1998 - 112 pages
1. Cover - René Lavand
7. Contents
11. From the Editor - Stan Allen
    • Juggle, Too?
14. Letters
21. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • Milestones
      • Jeff Conley & Elizabeth Ann White - married
25. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • Time Machine
      • The Complete Magic Ranch - Don Alan - four video cassettes
      • Dan Harlan's Ultimate Impromptu Magic - Dan Harlan - three videos
      • The Art of Dice Stacking - Jim Zachary - video
      • David Roth Live in Sacramento 1998 - David Roth - video
      • Classic Showpieces! - David Roth - video
      • The Phil Cass Video - Phil Cass - video
      • Doug Edwards Packs a Wallop! - Harry Lorayne - book
      • Come a Little Closer - John Derris, editor - book
      • Laughter Legacy - David Ginn - book
      • Kiss Off - Gregory Wilson - effect
      • Card in Mousetrap - Jarle Leirpoll - effect
      • Details - about the items and addresses
34. In His Words: Hank Moorehouse - Interview by Stan Allen
42. Magic As Seen On TV - Magic Detectives - Bill Bixby & Hal Linden - Part 5 (of 12) - Bill McIlhany
    • Bill Bixby a.k.a. The Magician
48. Kalanag And The Vanishing Banknotes - Richard Hatch
    • Der Magische Zirkel
    • Marvelli
54. What's WAM? - John Moehring
56. Cover: My Conversations with René [Lavand] - Tina Lenert
62. Magic & Beyond - John Meohring
67. Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    68. Waterfall, Waterfall - Danny Archer
    70. What Were You Thinking? - Tom Frame
    71. Ring Fright - Gregory Wilson
75. Conjuring - Jim Steinmeyer
    • Phun With Physics
81. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • Life Cycles
      81. U.S./Canada Connection - Ron Zollweg
      81. 38th Bristol Day of Magic - Elizabeth Warlock
      83. 7th World Deaf Magicians Festival - Simon J. Carmel
      83. World Magic Summit VI - Charlie Randall
      85. Convention Calendar
89. Who's Where
    • United States
    • International
    • Cruising
    • Touring
102. Where To Find Magic Magazine
106. Advertisers Index
107. Upcoming In Magic
110. Finally

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1. Magic - Volume 7, Number 12 - August 1998 - 112 pages
1. Cover - London's Magic Circle
7. Contents
11. From the Editor - Stan Allen
    • Can You Keep A Secret?
15. Letters
20. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • Milestones
      • Geoffrey Hansen & Josephine Lugnasin - married
      • Phil Thomas - died
      • Ralph Adams - died
      • Leon M. Leon - died
      • Anthony "Chappy" Brazil - died
25. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • Yeow!!
      • Brain Food - David Parr - book
      • The Now You See It, Now You Don't! Notebook - Bill Tarr - book
      • Making Contact - Satori - book
      • Down and [sic] Under Deals - Andrew Wimhurst - lecture notes
      • Stack Attack - L.R. Books - manuscript
      • Black Art Breakthroughs - Dondrake - book
      • The Quartet - Roger Linden - manuscript
      • The Magic of the Art of Hopping Tables - Mark Leveridge - booklet
      • M.I.M.C. - Mark Leveridge - Lecture Notes
      • Watch & Wear - Bazar de Magia - effect
      • The Birthday Banner - Danny Archer - effect
      • Fortune Cookie Surprise - Dave Haverset & Bryan Lizotte - effect
      • The Magician's Wife - Brian Moore - fiction - review by Cushing Stout
      • From The Horse's Mouth
      • Details - about the items and addresses
36. Cumulations Of Conjurors
    36. International Brotherhood of Magicians 70th Annual Convention Dr. Donald Desfor
    37. Society of American Magicians 70th Annual Convention - Jon Racherbaumer
42. Magic As Seen On TV - The American Pioneers - Part 6 (of 12) - Bill McIlhany
    • Other TV Trailblazers
48. Joanie & Becky - Women of Magic: Beyond Your Dreams! - re: Joanie Spina & Becky Blaney- by Scott R. Wells
50. Cover: A Week of Wonder - The Circle Celebrates - Anthony Owen
    • Circle Shows Scoreboard
    • An Evening With Devant - Elizabeth Warlock
56. Street Smart - David Groves
    • Street Performing And The Law
    • Where To Look For Street Magic
64. Rube Goldberg Revisited: The Card In The Apple - Sid Fleischman
71. Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    72. Marriage-Go-Round - Allen Ackerman
    74. Two-Bit Location - Derek Parfit
    76. Trick Question, Questionable Trick? - Gregory Wilson
83. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • When The Party's Over
      83. Magic On Manhattan - Debbie Leifer
      84. Convention Calendar
89. Who's Where
    • United States
    • International
    • Cruising
    • Touring
102. Where To Find Magic Magazine
106. Advertisers Index
107. Upcoming In Magic
110. Finally

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1. Magic - Volume 8, Number 1 - September 1998 - 112 pages
1. Cover - Sylvester The Jester
5. Contents
7. From the Editor - Stan Allen
   • Warning!
11. Letters
18. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • Milestones
      • Thomas Alan "T.A." Waters - died
      • David L. Price, Jr. - died
      • Robert G. "Bob" McAllister - died
      • Shari Lewis - died
25. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • Too Much?
      • The Complete Cups & Balls - Michael Ammar - book
      • The Complete Cups & Balls Videos - Michael Ammar - two videos
      • Hard-Boiled Mysteries - Bruce Cervon - book
      • L.I.N.T. - John Luka - book
      • Trephine - Richard Bartram, Jr. - book
      • The Dice Stacking Video - A-1 MultiMedia & Todd Strong - video
      • The Magic Business - Michael Bailey - book
      • The Tommy Windsor Video- Tommy Wonder - video
      • Michael Skinner's Professional Close-Up Magic Volumes 1-4 - Michael Skinner - four videos
      • Michael Skinner's Master Teach-In Series Volumes 1-3 - Michael Skinner - three videos
      • Hello, Sucker! - Harry Anderson - video
      • On The Pass - Richard Kaufman - video
      • Basic Card Technique - Richard Kaufman - video
      • Cash Card - [Shiego Takagi] - Victor & Marcelo Contento - prop & effect
      • Cash on the Corner - [Phil Goldstein] - Victor & Marcelo Contento - prop & effect
      • Sprizzer - Inferno, USA - effect
      • Thumbs-Up - Inferno, USA - effect
      • Spooked - Nicholas Einhorn - effect
      • Celebrity Autographs - Terry LaGerould
      • The Hip Shot Wallet - Anthony Miller - utility prop
      • With a Chinese Menu in His Hand - Anthony Miller - effect
      • Oops - errata for May and August
      • Details - about the items and addresses
36. In His Words: Luis de Matos - Interview by Stan Allen
42. Magic As Seen On TV - Television's Greatest All-Time Request Show - Part 7 (of 12) - Bill McIlhany
    • You Asked For What?
48. John Carney ... Advancing In Retreat - John Lovick
50. Psychic Or Magic - What's Paranormal - David Britland
56. Cover - The Jester Is Sylvester! - Mark Levy
62. The Green Street Grill - Eric Mead
69. Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    70. Whatchamacallit Wallet - Martin Lewis
    71. One-Hand Tilt - Bob White
    72. Peek-A-Boo - Roy Walton
    72. X-Centric Tear - Ray Hyman
74. Martin Gardner's Corner
    • Psychic Motor
77. Conjuring - Jim Steinmeyer
    • Frozen Confetti
81. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • What's In It For Me?
      81. Southeastern Association of Magicians - Frank Roland Furkey
      82. Convention Calendar
89. Who's Where
    • United States
    • International
    • Cruising
    • Touring
102. Authorized Magic Dealers
107. Advertisers Index
110. Upcoming In Magic
111. Finally

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1. Magic - Volume 8, Number 2 - October 1998 - 112 pages
1. Cover - David Berglas
5. Contents
7. From the Editor - Stan Allen
   • Pages
7. Errata - August 1998 - As Seen on TV
7. Errata - September 1998 - Psychic or Magic
11. Letters
18. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • Milestones
      • Amy Stevens & Barry Gordemer - married
      • Luciano & Maria Soledad - married
      • Stuart James & Michele Marie Anderson - married
      • Rick Allen & Sasikanch Adulchiut - married
      • Peter Gossamer & Haley Taylor - married
      • Michael Skinner - died
      • David Drake [David Campbell Foote] - died
      • Wilbur T. "Will" Kattner - died
25. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • On The Road Again
      • The Magic of Jeff McBride - Jeff McBride - two videos
      • The Magic of Jack Carpenter Volumes One and Two - Jack Carpenter - two videos
      • The Sleight of Hand Artistry of Michael Vincent - Michael Vincent - video
      • Card College Volume 3 - Roberto Giobbi - book
      • Richard Sanders: Close-Up Assassin - David Acer - book
      • Extra! Extra! Read All About It! - Doc Dixon - effect
      • Be a Street Magician - David Groves - three books
      • Blame It On The Heat Department - errata for September
      • Details - about the items and addresses
34. In His Words: Peter Pit - Interview by John Moehring
42. Séance or Spook Show - What's Phenomenal? - David Britland
48. Images of an Era - photos by Maurice Seymour - David Charvet
54. Abracadabra - Ryan Oakes
56. Cover - David Berglas: International Man of Mystery
    • Balls
64. Dana, Patrick, Mike, Tina & Mac's Excellent Adventure! - Mac King
71. Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    72. Montelude - Gregory Wilson
    73. Business Sense - Raj Madhok & Alain Nu
    74. Open Predicament - Tom Gagnon
75. Martin Gardner's Corner
    • The Pulfrich Illusion
77. Conjuring - Jim Steinmeyer
    • Fantastic Cords
83. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • Updates
      83. Rocky Mountain Magic Convention - Dick Bowman
      84. Abbott's 61st Annual Magic Get-Together - Gabe Fajuri
      86. International Festival of Children's Magicians - David Kaye
      87. Convention Calendar
89. Who's Where
    • United States
    • International
102. Authorized Magic Dealers
107. Advertisers Index
108. Upcoming In Magic
109. Finally

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1. Magic - Volume 8, Number 3 - November 1998 - 132 pages
1. Cover - Card Tricks for the Rich & Famous - Bill Malone
5. Contents
11. From the Editor - Stan Allen
    • Q & A
15. Letters
20. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • In The News
    • Ye Olde Spook Fest
    • Relighting the Lamp
    • Milestones
      • Murray Hatfield & Teresa Midbo - married
      • Ken Levy & Sheila Hernandez - married
      • Suzanne Haring & Steve Catalano - married
      • Wesley Milo "Wes" Strong - died
27. Guest Fable - Don't Read This! - Mike Caveney
30. Guest Editorial - Directing In-Attention - Lawrence Hass
35. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • Tales From the Road
      • Magic for Dummies - David Pogue - book
      • Protean Card Magic - Paul Gordon - book
      • A Pasteboard Odyssey - Armando Gutierrez & Kavin Kelly - book
      • It's a Matter of Style - Jason Womack - lecture notes
      • Very, Very Close Volume 1-4 [Too Close!] - Michael Close - four videos - reviewed by Stephen Hobbs
      • Treasures Volumes 1 and 2 - Alexander DeCova - two videos
      • Draun on Dice - Steve Draun - video
      • Dynamic Walkaround Magic - Anthony Owen & Paul Andrews - video
      • The Golden Shells - Whit Haydn & Chef Anton - rpops
      • Details - about the items and addresses
46. Magicopolis - Mike Caveney
48. Magic As Seen On TV - Things Magical via Cable - Part 8 (of 12) - Bill McIlhany
    • Pay To View
54. Cover: On The Scene at Malone's - Steve Bryant
    • The Rich, The Famous, & Allegedly Endangered
60. All Aboard - Richard Steven Cohn
62. The Best Show ... I Ever Saw - re: Dante's Sim-Sala-Bim - Charles E. Taylor
66. The Surrealist's Magician - re: Jeff Sheridan - by Mark Levy
77. Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    78. Card Clairvoyancy - Henry Christ
    78. Florida Keys - Gregory Wilson
    80. Off-Color Sandwich - Tom Frame
    82. Pianoforte! - Sylvain Mirouf
83. Martin Gardner's Corner
    • Swinging Cups
85. Conjuring - Jim Steinmeyer
    • Houdini's Grandmother
95. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • Three For Early Autumn
      95. British Ring Convention (62nd) - Elizabeth Warlock
      97. Magic in the Rockies - Lee Marelli
      97. Texas association of Magicians - Scott Wells
      99. Convention Calendar
103. Who's Where
     • United States
     • International
     • Cruising
     • Touring
124. Where To Find Magic Magazine
127. Advertisers Index
129. Upcoming In Magic
130. Finally

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1. Magic - Volume 8, Number 4 - December 1998 - 132 pages
1. Cover - A New Houdini (Starring Johnathon Schaech)
5. Contents
7. From the Editor - Stan Allen
   • Information
11. Letters
16. Inside Magic
    • Television
    • News
    • The Invisible Man
    • Take Five
    • Houdini Appears At Séance
    • Milestones
      • Voronin & Svetlana - married
      • Joseph Cates - died
      • Borra - died
    • Getting Kicks From Exposure
24. In His Words: Valentino - Interview by Stan Allen
31. Marketplace - Michael Close
    • Tales From the Road (II)
      • The Direct Link - John Anders - utility prop & video
      • Bar Code - Eric Maurin - gag trick
      • Mandrake Incomparable - Sheldon O'Connell - book - reviewed by John Moehring
      • The Milbourne Christopher Library - II - Maurice Brooks Christopher & George P. Hansen - book - reviewed by John Moehring
      • Cone-Tact - Aldo Colombini - effect
      • The Incredible Floating Pen - Patrick Snowden - effect
      • Pow! - Pepe Monfort & Martin Kaplan - effect
      • Chung Ling Soo's Mechanists: They Stayed Behind - Brian McCullagh & Dr. J. Ernest Aldred - book - reviewed by John Moehring
      • I Spell Magic F-U-N - Dick Stoner - video
      • More I Spell Magic F-U-N - Dick Stoner - video
      • Sign of the Times - Jim Sisti - effect
      • The Ultimate Snowstorm Set - Larry Maples & Raven - effect
      • Spin the Bottle - Ariel Frailich - effect
      • It's Not Magic, But - The Golden Rule of Schmoozing - Aye Jaye - book
      • Details - about the items and addresses
46. Magical Greetings
48. Magic As Seen On TV - Paul Daniels: Magician As National Figure - Part 9 (of 12) - Bill McIlhany
    • Paul's Mega-Tricks
54. Cover: Houdini [Starring Johnathon Schaech] - John Moehring
58. Coastal Transformations - Jon Racherbaumer
    • Coastal Attractions
62. Faust: Master Of Illusion - Edwin A. Dawes
66. It's Magic! - Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine
79. Inside Out - Jon Racherbaumer
    80. Stuffing Change - Joshua Jay
    81. Whisper Will - Doug Canning
    82. Aaron's Rod - Aaron Fisher
    83. Small Flurries - Tony Brent
    85. After-Burner! - Jason Alford
86. Martin Gardner's Corner
    • The Revolving Circle
91. Conventions - Scott Wells
    • Calendar Remarks
      91. Magicvalongo '98 - Tony Brook
      91. NYCAN (New York/Canada) Convention - Peter Petrashek
      92. The Workshop '98 - Brent Allan
      97. Tannen's 36th Magic Jubilee - Craig R. Dickson
      97. Convention Calendar
101. Who's Where
     • United States
     • International
     • Cruising
     • Touring
124. Where To Find Magic Magazine
127. Advertisers Index
128. 50 Years Ago ... Jay Marshall About His Love Life - John Moehring
129. Upcoming In Magic
131. Finally

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