Volume 18, Number 5 - Volume 19 Number 4
January 2009 - December 2009
Stan Allen & Associates
Stan Allen, Editor
1224 pages
- Magic - Volume 18, Number 5 - January 2009 - 108 pages
- Cover - Mark Kornhauser
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Mail
- They Flipped Over the Ambigrams
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- Lather, Rinse, Escape
- An Electric Evening
- Touring and Teaching
- Who's Where
- Christian Flechner (1944-2008) - died
- Sam Schwartz - died
- Vanni Bossi - died
- Cover - Mark Kornhauser: Seriously Funny - Jaq Greenspon
- In and Out of Character
- An Incomplete Listing of Casino and Revue Shows in which Mark Kornhauser has Appeared
- Secrets in Service: The Deceptive John Mulholland - Ben Robinson
- A Trio from Trost - Nick Trost
- Ace in the Hole
- The Sub-Trunk Mystery
- The Magnetic Aces
- Andrew Goldenhersh: Minimalist Magician - Mark Nelson
- When I'm Gone - One Magician's Search for Malini's Final Resting Place - William Pack
- Masters of Illusion, Take Three - Mark Nelson
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- From Submission to Publication
- My Precious - Brett Bishop
- The Scissor Swivel - Salvador Sufrate
- Ripping it Right - Salvador Sufrate
- Visible Coin Through Glass Table - Angelo Carbone
- Acextraction - Andi Gladwin & Harapan Ong
- Connecting Columns - June 2008 - addition to Forrest's Flush Aces by Jason Alford & crediting for Beer Bottle Bit
- Real-World Methods - Jim Sisti
- Working Weddings and Ba/Bat Mitzvahs
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Sleightly Twisted - Todd Neufeld & Don Caldwell
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- The Shakespeare Experiment - Miracle Factory - book - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Grillz - David Leon - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- iPhone Magic Trick - SoftwareCraftsmen.org - app - reviewed by John Lovick
- Exit - Mickael Chatelain - effect on DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Magic for Older Children - Pat Fallon - DVD - reviewed by David Kaye
- The Prodigal Aces - Cosmo Solano - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Buccaneer Booty - Mentalism Unlimited - routine - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Outflushed - Derek Dingle - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The Capitulating Queens - James Swain - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Classics - The Encyclopedia of Card Tricks - Jean Hugard & Glenn Gravatt - book - re-viewed by Jason England
- Expert Card Technique - Jean Hugard & Fred Braue - book - re-viewed by Jason England
- Tattoo Joe - Joe Russell - effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Old-Time Radio Magic - Miracle Factory - audio CD - Michael Claxton
- Royal Tonte - Ton Onosaka & Bob Sheets - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Block Buster - Jan Sankey - effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- The Disappearance - Jan Sankey - effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Vanishink - Jan Sankey - effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- The Spritz Switch - Lonnie Chevrie - DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Exorcism - David Mann & Jon Maronge - effect - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- The New York Coin Magic Seminar DVDs, Volumes 5, 6, and 7 - David Roth, Michael Rubenstein & Mike Gallo - 3 DVDs - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Split Up - Docc Hilford - booklet - - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- David Hoy: The ESP Lectures - Miracle Factory - Audio CD - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- Commentary - Start the Presses - Gabe Fajuri
- First Nuremberg Wooden Toy Factory C. Baudenbacher - Helmut Schwartz & Marion Faber - book - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Milbourne Christopher: The Historic Magic Specials - Miracle Factory - 2 DVDs - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- Perfect Magic
- Magic, Inc.
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 18, Number 6 - February 2009 - 100 pages
- Cover - Alex Ramon
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Mail
- Correction - December 2008 - review of Matt Wayne's Got a Light
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- Not a Year Without Magic
- Le Grand 2,500
- Tanks for the Memories
- Who's Where
- Larry White (1935-2008) - died
- John Cooper - died
- Bob Dee - died
- Cover - Zing Zang Zoom!: Alex Ramon Brings Magic to the Greatest Show on Earth - Rory Johnston
- Fred Robinson, In Brief
- Introduction - Peter Duffie
- Lessons - Dominic Twose
- Misdirection and Other Complexities: Extracts from a Series of Letters to Andrew Galloway and Keith Bennett - by Fred Robinson
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- Pennies from Heaven - re: New York Coin Seminar - Bill Wells
- The Blank Coin - David Roth & Dr. Michael Rubinstein
- Four Coin Production - Mike Gallo & Dr. Michael Rubinstein
- Rubinstein's Stealth Palm - Dr. Michael Rubinstein
- Perfect Timing: Steve Trash Makes Magic Green - Gabe Fajuri
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- Romantic Magic?
- Seven Digits - Chris Randall
- Desert Rose - Chris Randall
- Bic Flip - Rafael Baltresca
- Natural Disaster - Mark Ennis
- Chance or Choice - Larry Barnowsky
- M&M Magic - Vinny Deponto
- Real-World Methods - Jim Sisti
- Working Post-Graduation Parties
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Sleightly Twisted - Todd Neufeld & Don Caldwell
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- The Magic of Ascanio Volume 3: More Studies of Card Magic - Arturo de Ascanio [& Jesús Etcheverry] - book - reviewed by Jason England
- The Hummer Deck 0 J. Aaron DeLong & Bob Hummer - effect - reviewed by John Lovick
- Banding Around - Russell Leeds - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Return of the Bag - Craig Petty - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Card College Lighter - Roberto Giobbi - book - reviewed by Petre Duffie
- Don Lawton's Autograph Book - Joan Lawton - book - reviewed by Johnny Thompson
- Scratch & Grin - Andrew Gerard - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The New Coin Magic of Dr. Sawa - Dr. Sawa - 6 DVDs - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Classics - Strong Magic - Darwin Ortiz - book - re-viewed by Jason England
- Classics - Self-Working Card Tricks - Karl Fulves - book - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- David Penn: The Lecture - David Penn - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Liquido - JP - effect - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Thread - Wayne Houchin - DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Finding Dariel Fitzkee - David Goodsell - book & DVD - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- The Magic of Fred Robinson - book - Peter Duffie - reviewed by Jason England
- The Magic of Ascanio Volume 4: Knives and Color-Blindness - Arturo de Ascanio - book - reviewed by Jason England
- The Magician: John Mulholland's Secret Life - Ben Robinson - book - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- Commentary - Truly Worth The Wait? - Gabe Fajuri
- Two-Faced - Richard Osterlind - switching device - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- The Jill Deck - Annabel de Vetten - deck - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Rubik Remembered - Mark Elsdon - DVD - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- Davenports Magic
- Abbotts Magic Mfg. Co.
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 18, Number 7 - March 2009 - 108 pages
- Cover - Noel Britten
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Keep Those Cards and Emails Coming In
- Mail
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- Siegfried & Roy Return for a Farewell Show
- A-Barak-adabra
- Folies Bergere Takes Final Bows
- A Moment With ... Tony Curtis
- Who's Where
- Marconick (1930-2009) - died
- Mike Michaels & Mayumi Ogawa - married
- Marion Trikosko - died
- Masao Atsukawa - died
- Vegas Watch
- Convention Guide
- Convention Calendar - Conventions Year at-a-glace
- Conventions Year in-detail
- Cover - Noel Britten - David Britland
- Living the Elite Dream - Shawn McMaster
- Creating The Great Buck Howard - John Lovick
- The American Zig-Zag Scandal - Mike Caveney
- Magic! The Charm of Illusions - Dr. Oliver Erens
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- I Love a Surprise
- Intro-Verted - John Guastafero
- Speedigram - Vinny Deponto
- Picked - Chris Congreave
- All's Fair Sandwich - Shannon Clark
- Hangman's Transpo - David Nichols
- Poly-Deck - Donald Orbit
- Real-World Methods - Jim Sisti
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Sleightly Twisted - Todd Neufeld & Don Caldwell
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- Gambling Protection Series - Steve Forte - 3 DVDs - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- MagicBase Pro - Bob Miller - computer software - reviewed by John Lovick
- Sprung & Dagger - Ryan Schlutz - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The Plot Thickens - Oliver Meech - book - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Illusion Through Expectation - Alex Moffat - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Branded - Tim Trono - effect on DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Slate of Mind Revisited - Dean Tellefson - effect - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Spontaneous Combustion - Jay Sankey - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Classics - Scarne on Card Tricks - John Scarne - book - re-viewed by Jason England
- Classics - Card Mastery - Michael MacDougall - book - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- The Scoundrels Touch - School for Scoundrels - 2 DVDs - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Bullseye - Brent Braun - effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- The Gecko - Jim Rosenbaum - utility device with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Blackstone, The Magic Detective - Miracle Factory - audio CD - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- Smoke and Mirrors - Rick Marcelli - book - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Rat's Riddle - John Kaplan effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Commentary - Bits and Pieces - Gabe Fajuri
- Exodus - Cosmo Solano - trick deck - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- The Cuckoo's Next
- Owen Magic Supreme
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 18, Number 8 - April 2009 - 100 pages
- Cover - Siegfried & Roy - A Grand Farewell
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Mail
- Correction - March 2009 - Shokyokusai Tenyo was stage name of Matsutara Yamada - Convention Guide has several errors
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- "Doing Magic" in Austria
- World Magic Seminar '09
- Circle Marks the Spot
- Anthony's Dream
- Who's Where
- Ali Bongo (1929-2009) - died
- In His Words: Bill Herz - Interview by Gabe Fajuri
- A Man, A Ball, A Hoop, A Bench (And an Alleged Thread) ... Teller! - Richard Abowitz
- The Floating Ball Illusion: Prologue - Teller
- Topas & Roxanne Present: Surprise - Hank Moorehouse
- The 41st AMA Awards - Not Your Father's Awards Show - Jonathan Levit
- In Control of Outta Control - re: Tony Brent - by Alan Howard
- Cover - Siegfried & Roy: A Grand Farewell - Mark Nelson
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- Top Ten Tricks of 2008
- Put On a Happy Face - Jonathan Kamm
- Spectacle for the Eyes - Michael Feldman
- Amyx Popout Move - Andy Amyx
- Lazy Rise - Chris Mayhew
- Connecting Columns
- September 2008 - Andy Hall's Inertia Shift
- suggestions for David Levitan's My Precious
- Real-World Methods - Jim Sisti
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- True Astonishments - "Bro" Gilbert & Paul Harris - 9 DVDs - reviewed by Brad Henderson & John Lovick
- Blank! - Craig Petty - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Spinner Nicholas LePage - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- It Was You - Bruno Copin - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Confessions of a Needle Swallower - Steve Spill - DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Newsflash - Axel Hecklau - effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Clutch - Oz Pearlman - effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Classics - The Card Magic of LePaul - Paul LePaul - book - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Classics - Card Control - Arthur H. Buckley - book - re-viewed by Jason England
- Instant Card Shark - Alan Bursky - gambling routine - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Hypnotrick - Ben Williams - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The Pocket Shrimp - Peter Studebaker - gag item - reviewed by Jason England
- Performing Magic on the Western Stage - Francesca Coppa, Lawrence Hass & James Peck - book - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Commentary - Squash Corrected, Vernon Anthologized - Gabe Fajuri
- Leave Your Ego At the Door - Bill Herz - book - reviewed by Jason England
- ES Perfect: The Project - Pater Nardi - effect on DVD - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Hee-Haw-Dini and the Great Zambini - Doug & Kim Kennedy - book - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Edd Patterson: A Lifetime of Magic and Art - William V. Rauscher - book with DVD - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- Out of Order - Cameron Francis - effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- Best Magic
- Tom Shepherd's Trick Shop
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 18, Number 9 - May 2009 - 100 pages
- Cover - Luis de Matos
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Mail
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- Abracadabra - It Disappears
- Comings & Goings
- The Magic Art of Cruising
- Who's Where
- An Artist Discovered
- Farewell Muhlenberg, Hello Texas!
- Christopher N. Rock - died
- In His Words: Chipper Lowell- Interview by Mark Nelson
- Cover - The Making of Mistérious - re: Luis de Matos - David Britland
- Estúdio 33: An Open Box Behind Closed Doors - Mike Caveney
- Blackstone's Floating Princess Remembers - re: Bernadotta Smith - by Tom Ewing
- Marlo's Magic Redux - Bill Malone Pays Tribute to a Mentor and Friend - Lance Pierce
- Swinging Success in San Francisco - re: Jay Alexander - by Dick Newton
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- Just Few Back from Peru
- Dairy Queens - Chris Mayhew
- Eggity-Bread - Doug Brewer
- Continuous Card & Coin Change - David Neighbors
- Preset - Cameron Francis [corrected]
- Spaced - Jamie Daws
- Expertalk - Harapan Ong on the Cull
- Real-World Methods - Rory Johnston
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Directions - Joanie Spina
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- The Magic of the Pendragons - Jonathan & Charlotte Pendragon - 4 DVDs - reviewed by John Lovick
- Top Shelf - Docc Hilford - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The Notebook - Will Houstoun - book - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Inseparable - Jay Sankey - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The GatheRing - Jamie Daws - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Sick - Sean Fields - effect on DVD or download - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- The Key to Your Card - Stefan Olschewski - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The New York Coin Magic Seminar (Volumes 8, 9, and 10) - Mike Gallo, David Roth, Michael Rubenstein & Vic Trabucco - 3 DVDs - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Classics - Routined Manipulation Volume 1 and 2 Lewis Ganson - book - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Classics - Newspaper Magic - Gene Anderson - book - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Pentacle - Craig Petty - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The Thing - Platinum Edition - Bill Abbott - effect with DVD - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Subtle Card Creations Vol. 2 - Nick Trost - book - reviewed by Jason England
- Commentary - Commentary - Gabe Fajuri
- Andthensome - Dan & Dave Buck - DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- The Naked Zombie Ball - Raymond Crowe - DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Captured - Justin Miller - DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- What Your Future Holds - Rich Marotta comedy effect - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 18, Number 10 - June 2009 - 100 pages
- Cover - Ed Alonzo
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Mail
- Corrections - May 2009 - Preset was from Cameron Francis & IBM Ring Convention
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- Hot Career or Hot Water?
- Comings & Goings
- A Hero's Auction
- It's a Mystery
- MCA Hits 40
- Who's Where
- Carol Roy (1929-2009) - died
- David Blaine & Alizee Guinochet - engaged
- Dom DeLouise - died
- In His Words: Ken Weber - Interview by Rory Johnston
- Cover - How I Ran Away with the Circus - Ed Alonzo
- Riga Black Magic Bar - Alan Howard
- Amusement Parks - Summer School of Magic - Steve "Tiny" Daly
- Tips and Tales from Theme-Park Workers - Rob Boyd & Jazmin, Steve Kovarez, Ben & Margaret Ulin
- Paul Draper: Making His Mark - David Goodsell
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- Greetings from Japan
- Phorgery - Michael Feldman
- No More Card Tricks - Jeff Prace
- Five Card Mental Leap - John Hostler
- Kosher Monte - Ben Train
- Expertalk - David Solomon on 242 2.0
- Connecting Columns - February 2009 - background to M&M Magic from Stephen Minch
- Directions - Joanie Spina
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Over the Shoulder Boulder Loader
- Real-World Methods - Paul Gertner
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- Revelation - Dean Dill - effect - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- The Master Sessions - John Carney - 4 DVDs - reviewed by Jason England
- Pocketed - Bob Solari - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Looch Your Thoughts are Mine - Looch - 2 DVDs - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Coinvexed 2: Sharpie Edition - David Penn - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Cover the Spot - Ian Kendall - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The Meridian Technique - Mark Elsdon - book - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Classics - My Best - J. G. Thompson, Jr. - book - re-viewed by Jason England
- Classics - The Jinx - Theodore Annemann, editor - magazine - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Tarantula - Yigal Mesika - utility gimmick with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- The Tommy Wonder Video - Tommy Wonder - DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Corporate Close-Up 2, Volume 1 & 2 - RSVP Magic - 2 DVDs - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- 357 - Tom Lauten - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Commentary - Magic "U", Contest Too - Gabe Fajuri
- Energy Bill - Andrew Gerard - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Intuition - Hondo - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- High Spots - Caleb Wiles - book - reviewed by Jason England
- The World's Greatest Magic: Cups & Balls, Volumes 1-3 - L&L Publishing - 3 DVDs - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- Hank Lee's Magic Factory
- Morrissey Magic
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 18, Number 11 - July 2009 - 100 pages
- Cover - Dirk Arthur
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Mail
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- Burton Takes Some Breaks
- Movie Principals and extras
- Who's Where
- Comings & Goings
- Magic Circle Benefits Royal Free Hospital
- Kevin James & Claudia Mendoza - married
- Mahka Tendo (1960-2009) - died
- Arlene M. Louie - died
- Earl "Presto" Johnson - died
- In His Words: Al Baker - edited by Gabe Fajuri
- Cover - Dirk Arthur - Jaq Greenspon
- Dirk Arthur Talks About Cats
- Magic in North Korea - Dale Salwak
- Freedom of Speech - And How to Squelch It! - Rory Johnston
- The Jon Allen Experience - Andi Gladwin & Joshua Jay
- Acting, For Real
- A Jon Allen Sampler
- High Society
- Schrödinger's Card
- Citizen Cane
- A One Hundredth Salute to Magic - Dexter Lane
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- Right Magician, Wrong Time
- Underage Gambling - Matthew Dowden
- Triple Complex - Vinny Deponto
- Clumsy Aces - Wolfgang Moser
- Vision Penetration - Nicholas Uusi
- Expertalk - Alex Rivetti on the Mercury Card Fold
- Directions - Joanie Spina
- Slowing Down and Sincerity
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- H.C.E. - Paul Vigil - effect - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Levent's Ultimate Guide to the Miser's Dream - Levent - 3 DVDs - reviewed by John Lovick
- Ghost-Tag - Peter Eggink - effect with DVD - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- The Little Egypt Book of Ghosts - Steve Bryant - book - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Cash Vault - Mark Southworth - Effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Killer Gaft Magic - Cameron Francis - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Blackout! - Brian and Mike Platt - device with DVD - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Classics - Thought Transmitter - John Cornelius - gaffed wallet - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Classics - Misled - Timothy Wenk - effect - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Deep 3 - Bro Gilbert - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Quarantined - Craig Petty - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Pre-prepared Object to Wallet Envelopes - props - David Bonsell - reviewed by John Lovick
- Malone Meets Marlo - Bill Malone - 6 DVDs - reviewed by Jason England
- Commentary - Shake-up in Cincinnati - Gabe Fajuri
- The London Palladium: The Story of the Theater and the Stars - Chris Woodward - book - reviewed by Charles Reynolds
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- Tannen's Magic
- Murray's Trick & Joke Shop
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 18, Number 12 - August 2009 - 100 pages
- Cover - Copperfield Bay
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Mail
- Corrections - July 2009 - Mahka Tendo's birth year - Freedom of Speech was by Rory Johnston
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- Lance Signs on for Another Six-Pack
- A Kredibly Suite Life
- Who's Where
- Comings & Goings
- Scarlett Moves Up the Strip
- The Voice of Magic Plays Tampa
- Roy Houston - died
- Dick William's Magicland Tribute
- Cover - A New Magical Palette: Musha Cay at Copperfield Bay - Rory Johnston
- The Bowtie Guy: Charlie Caper - by Dr. Oliver Erens
- The Story of Thayer Magic - Philip M. Schwartz
- Amazing Grace - re: Adam Grace - by Shawn McMaster
- Carnival of Wonders: Onstage in Atlantic City - Mark Walker
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- Simon Aronson Talks Tricks
- Gimme Five - Simon Aronson
- Double Vision - Simon Aronson
- Expertalk - Simon Aronson - Running Without Being
- Directions - Joanie Spina
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Real-World Methods - Hank Moorehouse
- Working Magic Conventions
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- Siamese Twins - Bill Goodwin - effect on DVD - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Art of Magic - Wayne Houchin - DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Almost Impromptu Card in Balloon - Al James - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The Happie Amp - B. Happie - sound system - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- CM2 - Docc Hilford - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Cue Control - Axel Hecklau - sound-cueing - reviewed by John Lovick
- Tagged - Richard Sanders - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Classics - Andrus Linking Safety Pins - Jerry And5rus - effect - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Avenue - Dorian Rhodell - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Classics - Tom Mullica DVD - Tom Mullica - DVD - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Foresight - Devin Knight - effect - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Linking Flying Rings - Victor Voitko - effect with DVD - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Fan2C - R. Paul Wilson - effect with DVD - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- The Classic Magic of Michael Vincent - Michael Vincent - 3 DVDs - reviewed by Jason England
- Commentary - Back to College - Via Video - Gabe Fajuri
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- Presto Magic Studio
- LaRock's Fun & Magic
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 19, Number 1 - September 2009 - 100 pages
- Cover - 18th Anniversary Issue - FISM 2009 - Soma & Shawn Farquhar
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Mail
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- The Magic That Was Not To Be
- Comings & Goings
- Ships Ahoy
- Who's Where
- Tim Kole & Teena Michelle - married
- Lynne Foster - died
- Martin A. Nash (1933-2009) - died
- In His Words: Brian Lee- Interview by Mark Nelson
- Cover - Notes from Beijing: FISM's 2009 World Championships - Wittus Witt
- Thirty Years of Makin' Magic - Murray Hatfield
- The Chavez College of Magic: A Tradition of Quality - Mark Nelson
- Close-Up Magic Erupts on Maui - Dick Newton
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- "Can you show me something more difficult?"
- Tea Time - Vinny Deponto
- Sandwich Flip - Yoann Nnaoy
- Ball Buster - Gregory Wilson
- Absolute Location - Rafael Tubino
- Expertalk - Wolfgang Moser on the Princess Card Trick
- Directions - Joanie Spina
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- Spellbound: The ONDER-Filled Life of Doug Henning - John Harrison - book - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- Arm Strong Card Magic Volumes 1-3 - Jon Armstrong - 3 DVDs - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Window - David Stone - effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- C.S.I. [Coffee Shop Illusion] - Lebanon Circle Magic - effect with DVD - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Impossi-Bill Braid - Robert E. Neale - book & DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- The World's Funniest Mouth Coil Routine - Robert Baxt - routine on DVD - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- The Senior Pitchman's Reunion - School for Scoundrels - 3 DVDs - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Classics - Mulholland's Book of Magic - John Mulholland - book - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Classics - B'Wave - Phil Goldstein - effect - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- 5 for £5: Coffee - Oliver Meech - e-book - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- 5 for £5: Stage - Oliver Meech - e-book - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- 5 for £5: Kids - Oliver Meech - e-book - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- am/pm - Jonathan Price & Alex Pandrea - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Unleaded - Devin Knight & Izema Gico - effect - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Visions of Ken Brooke - Martin Breese - DVD - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Commentary - Tested into Oblivion? - Gabe Fajuri
- Shudder - Dee Christopher - effect with DVD - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- Magic Books by Post
- Mr. Magic Shop
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 19, Number 2 - October 2009 - 100 pages
- Cover - Maestro Vronin
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Mail
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- A Tribute to Mr. Magic
- Magic History Writ Large
- The British Chang
- Comings & Goings
- Stunt Man
- Who's Where
- King Gains a Million
- David Avadon (1948-2009) - died
- Bobby Baxter (1920-2009) - died
- Cover - Art Imitating Life Imitating Magic Imitating Art ... - Shawn McMaster
- The Clown Knows - Robert E. Neale
- The Card Trick of Life
- I Really Want You!
- Lisboa Magica - David Britland
- 1,000 Lives! - Re: Magic Live! - Steve Bryant
- Schedule of Events
- Production Credits
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- A Card Star-Studded Issue
- A Center Deal Demonstration - Denis Behr & Pit Hartling
- The Airplane Card - John Luka
- Process of Elimination - Frank Fogg
- Counterpunch - John Bannon
- Expertalk - Kostya Kimlat: A Curious Case of Muster
- Connecting Columns - comments re: Simon Aronson's Gimme Five [August 2009]
- Directions - Joanie Spina
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- Static - David Jade & Damien Vappereau - effect with DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- The Mysterious Doc Nixon - The Miracle Factory - data CD - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- 21st Century Toppit - David Penn - utility gimmick with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Spellochange - Jesse Feinberg - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Joker Monte - David Neighbors & Cosmo Solano - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Encased - David Forrest - effect DVD - reviewed by Jason England
- Ring Flight Revolution - Dave Bonsell - device - reviewed by John Lovick
- At the Table - Tomas Medina - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- From the Cellar: Notes on the Bottom Deal - Jason England - book - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Classics - Al Baker's Diminishing Cards - Al Baker - effect - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Classics - Magicians' Tricks and How They are Done - Henry Hatton & Adrian Plate - Dover book reprint - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Tabman Magic - Tabby Crabb - book - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- Metamorphosis - Wayne Dobson - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Dufffie
- The Usual Suspect - Matthew Wright - DVD - reviewed by Jason England
- Dante's Mysteries - The Miracle Factory - DVD - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- Commentary - More, Further, Greater Possibilities - Gabe Fajuri
- Thought of Card in Balloon - Luca Volpe - effect DVD - reviewed by Jason England
- Menu of Miracles 3: The Main Course - James Prince - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Festival of Magic: The 1957 TV Special - The Miracle Factory - DVD - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- The Magic Corner
- Bazar De Magia
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 19, Number 3 - November 2009 - 100 pages
- Cover - Rune Klan
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- Mail
- Magic Update
- Magic Awards Return
- Master Mystifier Meets the Mouse
- Comings & Goings
- Senior Magic Correspondent
- Arthur Trace & Melissa Piersol - married
- Neil Lester - died
- A Moment With ... Joshua Jay
- Cover - Rune Klan - by Joshua Jay
- 500 Years of Magic in a 16 Pound Book - Alan Howard
- Wonder Girl Gene Dennis - Kirsten Voris
- Scott Hitchcock: Can Do! - Rory Johnston
- World Magic Awards: Three Shows in One - Mark Nelson
- Magicians and Other Wooden Friends - Sandy Marshall
- Excerpts from a not-quite-seventeen-year-old boy [Jay Marshall]
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- Rune Klan's Coin Magic
- Viking Vanish - Rune Klan
- Knuckle Transfer - Rune Klan
- Two, One - Rune Klan
- Hanging - Rune Klan
- Directions - Joanie Spina
- Braindrops - Adam Rubin
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- Psychological Subtleties 3 - Banachek - book - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- The eBooks of Tome Stone - 12 e-books - reviewed by John Lovick
- Plots, Spells & Typos
- Random Walk
- Abstract Passions
- Deserting the Legion
- Snapshots
- Flatland Fever
- The Eye of the Last Dragon
- Experience: The Magic of John Allen - Jon Allen & John Lovick - book - reviewed by Jason England
- Metamorphosis (Pro-Version) - Card Shark - effect - reviewed by John Lovick
- Triumph - Oz Pearlman - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Crossroads - Ben Harris - book or e-book - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Menu of Miracles 3: The Main Course - James Prince - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Classics - And a Pack of Cards - Jack Merlin - book - re-viewed by Jason England
- Classics - Gang of Four - Harry Anderson - effect - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Franz Harary Magic Plant: The Complete TV Series - Franz Harary - 6 DVDs - reviewed by Michael Claxton
- Ultimate Card Sessions - A-1 Magicalmedia - 4 DVDs - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- S.O.S. Coin Production - Tim David - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Sneaky Sneaker - Bob Solari - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Commentary - Rethinking the Classics - Gabe Fajuri
- Super Charged Classics - Mark James - 2 DVDs - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Instant Radio - Shahid Malik - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Baltazar Fuentes and His Magic - Baltazar Fuentes - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- PJ's Trick Shop
- Bernard's Magic Shop
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Finally
- Magic - Volume 19, Number 4 - December 2009 - 108 pages
- Cover - Andrew Mayne
- Contents
- From The Editor - Stan Allen
- The Show Doctor: ICU - Jeff McBride
- Magic Update
- Television Magic at the Falls
- Magical Kenya
- Radnevsky's Real Magic
- It's Magic 2009
- Ringling's Illuscination
- Frank Radtke [Fakini] - died
- Carl Ballantine (1917-2009) - died
- Cover - State of Mayne [Andrew Mayne] - Justin Robert Young
- Mayne Events - Jaq Greenspon
- Ade Duval, Silken Sorcerer - David Charvet
- The Magic Cabaret: A Secret History - Kevin Burke
- Mysterioso! - Mark Nelson
- Scripting: The MIT Experience - Pete McCabe
- Magic History Returns to Los Angeles - Alan Howard
- The Presentations in order of their appearance during the three day event
- Talk About Tricks - Joshua Jay
- An Andrew Mayne Issue
- Anti-Gravity Machine - Andrew Mayne
- Featherweight - Andrew Mayne
- Eat the Change - Andrew Mayne
- Spirit Photo - Andrew Mayne
- Infestation - Andrew Mayne
- Connecting Columns - September 2009 - Yoann Nnnaoy's Sandwich Flip belongs to Roy Walton
- Directions - Joanie Spina
- Marketplace - Gabe Fajuri, editor
- Magic by Design: Study, Practice, and Presentation - John Carney - book - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Guru - Jay Crowe - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The Book of Forgotten Secrets - Stephen Minch - book - reviewed by Brad Henderson
- Lunch Date - Paul Romhany - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Animal Bands - Liam Montier - booklet - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Technique & Understanding - Jim Steinmeyer - book - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- The Magic of Michael Ammar Vols. 1-4 - Michael Ammar - 4 DVDs - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Classics - You Don't Have to be Crazy But it Helps! - Frances Ireland - book - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Classics - Annemann: The Life and Times of a Legend - Max Abrams - book - re-viewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Twist3 - Michael Paul - effect - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- The Davenport Story Volume 1: The Life and Times of a Magical Family 1881-1939 - Fergus Roy - book - reviewed by Gabe Fajuri
- Symphony - Daniel Garcia - DVD - reviewed by John Lovick
- Crooked - Kevin Parker - effect with DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Commentary - Give the Gift of - Magic? - Gabe Fajuri
- Stain/Shiv - Andrew Mayne - DVD - reviewed by Peter Duffie
- Subscription Information
- Advertisers Index
- Magic Magazine's Recommended Retailers
- Denny & Lee Magic Studio
- Browser's Den of Magic
- Finally
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