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January 1973 - December 1973
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and Editor

536 pages (4 page numbers are used twice and 4 pages numbers skipped around Number 11 and corrected in Number 12)

1. Genii - Volume 37, Number 1 - January 1973 - 48 pages
1. Cover - Gerald Kosky - A Special Issue
3. In This Issue - contents
18. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
19. Obituaries
    • Bruce Elliott
    • Peggy Gwynne Cole
    • Everette Lyda
19. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
20. Our Cover - Gerald Kosky - WWL (Jr)
21. Sholim Ali Kim - Gerald Kosky
22. Constant Zodiac - Gerald Kosky
22. It's Only My Opinion But - Clarke "The...

September 1971 - December 1972
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher & Editor

568 pages

No Issues from November 1971 through February 1972

1. Genii - Volume 36, Number 1 - September 1971 - 60 pages
1. Cover - Christmas Cover
3. In This Issue - contents
19. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
20. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
21. cartoon - Phil Bauer
22. The Ghost of Houdini - Eddie Joseph
24. Calling Card E.S.P. - Jim Munden
25. It's All The Same To Me - Ed Eckl
26. "Tom" Fitzgerald's Coffee Stick Trick
26. Coin In The Deck - Ira Smoloawitz
27. Magician's Wash - Greg Conner
28. Correction - July issue - Parlor Hofzinser article
29. Magicana...

September 1970 - August 1971
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and Editor

596 pages

1. Genii - Volume 35, Number 1 - September 1970 - 52 pages
1. Cover - The New Houdinys
3. In This Issue - contents
4. pictures of Sorcar
14. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
15. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
17. Scratch One Card - David Ginn
18. Calendars - 1776 to 2000
19. Contest Winner - Cypher Surprise - David Ray
20. Sucker Purse - Roy Johnson
22. The Silk Finding Rod - Glenn Gravatt
23. Magicana - A Magazine Within A Magazine - Charles Miller, editor
    23. A Taste Of Money - Gene Shelley
    30. Intermission - Charles Miller
25. Index to...

September 1969 - August 1970
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and Editor

548 pages (1 double page)

1. Genii - Volume 34, Number 1 - September 1969 - 56 pages
1. Cover - Tenko, Tenkai, Tenyo, Shimada & Kato
3. In This Issue - contents
10. To All American Magicians - Akira Yamada
11. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
12. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
15. Reverse Push-Off Count - Tenkai
16. Where Has It Gone? - Hideo Kato
17. Through Solid - Hideo Kato
18. Four Aces & Four Aces - Masatoshi Furota
20. Tokkuri And Rope - Yasunaga Matsuura
21. Card Lapping - Takeshi Nemoto
21. Thought Control - Takeshi Nemoto
22. Four Jacks - Takeshi...

September 1968 - August 1969
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher & Editor - Geraldine Larsen Baker, Advisory Editor

520 pages

1. Genii - Volume 33, Number 1 - September 1968 - 48 pages
1. Cover - Willard The Wizard
3. In This Issue - contents
11. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
12. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
13. Kofosilk - Pavel
14. Stapled Balloon - Fred Ball
14. Hip Drip Pip Envanishment - Hurston
15. Impaled Jumping Colors or Match-Box Color Trans-Po - Matt Sholouski
16. Willard The Wizard - Special Issue - Bev Bergeron, editor
    16. In Appreciation - Bev Bergeron
    16. Beans, Cones, and Lemon - Bev Bergeron
    18. An...

September 1967 - August 1968
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and Editor - Geraldine Larsen Baker, Advisory Editor

576 pages

1. Genii - Volume 32, Number 1 - September 1967 - 48 pages
1. Cover - Slydini
3. In This Issue - contents
14. Our Cover - Slydini - by Blanca Lopez
15. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
16. Jacob's Escalator - Harry G. Franke
20. With Tricks You Own - Howard A. Adams
    • Wabbit Woutine
    • The Birthday Candle
21. Magicana - A Magazine Within A Magazine - William Reed Woodfield and Charles Miller, editors
    21. A Streamlined Version of Alexander Herrmann's Serpentine Handkerchief - Charles...

September 1966 - August 1967
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher & Editor - Geraldine Larsen Baker, Advisory Editor

548 pages

1. Genii - Volume 31, Number 1 - September 1966 - 48 pages
1. Cover - Dai Vernon
3. In This Issue - contents
14. Art Baker - obituary - WWL (Jr)
17. The Genii Speaks - (Jr)
18. Spectator On A Tear - Edward Marlo
19. Gems from the Loyd's Scrap-Book
    • Jardin Ellis Prediction
20. Vanishing Music Box - Graham Reed
20. Armed Forces Magician's Assn.
20. Hollywood Magic Has New Catalog
21. Magicana - A Magazine Within A Magazine - William Reed Woodfield & Charles Miller, editors
    21. The Velcro...

September 1965 - August 1966
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher & Editor - Geraldine Larsen Baker, Advisory Editor

528 pages

1. Genii - Volume 30, Number 1 - September 1965 - 48 pages
1. Cover - Harry Blackstone Special Issue
3. In This Issue - contents
12. The Genii Speaks - Bill Larsen
13. An Affectionate Salute to Harry Blackstone - Robert Lund, compiler
    14. Harry Blackstone's 'Autobiography' - Robert Parrish
    17. Blackstone Protege Relates Adventures as Youth and Adult - Bill Chaudet
    18. 'Rag" Took Life in Blackstone's Hands - John Mulholland
    19. Blackstone's Last Appearance in N.Y. - Arthur Leroy ...

September 1964 - August 1965
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher & Editor - Geraldine Larsen Baker, Advisory Editor

639 pages (1 double page)

1. Genii - Volume 29, Number 1 - September 1964 - 48 pages
1. Cover - Anverni
4. In This Issue - contents
14. Our Cover - Anverdi - by George L. Boston
15. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
16. An Eye For A Cherry - Bruno
20. Linking Rope Climax - Delmini
21. Money To Burn - John Giordmaine
22. Gems from the Loyd's Scrap-Book
    • The Twin Stab
22. The Odd Change Purse - John Giordmaine
23. Index to Genii Volume 28
27. The Virgil World Tour - Irving Desfor
    • Part Seven - Europe ...

September 1963 - August 1964
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher & Editor - Geraldine Larsen Baker, Advisory Editor

483 pages (1 double page)

1. Genii - Volume 28, Number 1 & 2 - September-October 1963 - 48 pages
1. Cover - Richard Himber Conducting The String Section Of His 22-Piece Pepsi Cola Orchestra
3. In This Issue - contents
12. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
13. Magic From Manhattan - J. Benzais
    13. The J.B. Kard Kop - J. Benzais
    14. The J.B. False Cut - J. Benzais
    15. The Egg And The Bag - Gerald Deutsch
    16. Ring-O-Leveo - Dr. Ben B. Braude
    17. Dinner Roll Fantasy - Ken Krenzel
    18. Lorayne's Cointroll...

September 1962 - August 1963
William Larsen, Jr., Editor & Geraldine Larsen-Baker, Publisher

540 pages

1. Genii - Volume 27, Number 1 - September 1962 - 44 pages
1. Cover - Reveen
3. In This Issue - contents
9. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
10. Streamlined Silks - Dick Zimmerman
12. Name Calling Rabbit - Joseph M. White
13. Wishful Thinking - Eddie Joseph
14. Nuwords For Wonda - Howard A. Adams & Bob Wagner
15. Small Town Talk - Walt Rollins
    • A Mid-Summer Night's Scream
16. Essentials of Showmanship With Magic - Dr. Eugene Gloye
    • Part V - Emphasis
18. Our Cover - Reveen - by Arnold Furst
20. Gems...

September 1961 - August 1962
William Larsen, Jr., Editor & Geraldine Larsen-Baker, Publisher

495 pages (1 double page)

1. Genii - Volume 26, Number 1 - September 1961 - 44 pages
1. Cover - Milbourne Christopher
3. In This Issue - contents
11. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
12. Charlie Miller's Ring On Stick Routine - Frank Csuri
14. Smoke and Silks - Eddie Joseph
16. Patter from Dell O'Dell
    • Shirt Off Back
    • Paper Hat And Paper Pants - Old Maid Story
    • Dell's Donald Duck Trick
17. Witch Doctor's Necklace - Glenn Gravatt
18. Bagdad - News From All Over the World - WWL (Jr.)
18. News From England - Wilfred...

September 1960 - August 1961
William Larsen, Jr., Editor & Geraldine Larsen-Baker, Publisher

522 pages (6 double pages)

1. Genii - Volume 25, Number 1 - September 1960 - 104 pages {2 pages missing; back covers?
1. Cover - Silver Anniversary Issue
3. In This Issue - contents
4. Dedication to William W Larsen, Sr. with photo
6. Gerrie Speaks - Gerrie Larsen-Baker
8. The Genii Speaks - WWL, Jr
10. The Genii Speaks - reprint from Vol. 1, No. 1 - William W. Larsen, Sr.
11. On With The Show - reprint from Vol. 17, No. 11 - the last editorial from William. W. Larsen, Sr.
12. The 1-2-3-4 Elevator Cards - Frank Garcia ...

September 1959 - August 1960
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

426 pages (6 double pages)

1. Genii - Volume 24, Number 1 - September 1959 - 36 pages
1. Cover - Chop Chop and Ted Lewis
3. In This Issue - contents
6. Obituaries
   • Jean Hugard - by Milbourne Christopher
   • Karl Germain - by Stuart Cramer
7. The Genii Speaks - WWL Jr.
8. Psycho Vision - Glenn Gravatt
10. Slightly Fantastic - Dick Zimmerman
11. The Card Between - Glenn Gravatt
12. Humpty Dumpty - Joe White
12. The Fez Looks Familiar - Joe White
13. Spectator And The Aces - William Miesel
13. Maximus - Simon Aronson ...

September 1958 - August 1959
Geraldine Larsen-Baker, Publisher 7 William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Dorothy Larsen Editors

446 pages (6 double pages)

1. Genii - Volume 23, Number 1 - September 1958 - 40 pages
1. Cover - Larry Weeks
6. Letters
7. In This Issue - contents
10. Our Cover - Meet Larry Weeks
11. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
12. Holy's Miracle - Holly F. Schramm
13. Noisy Comedy Cabinet - Johnny Geddes
14. The Linking Rings (For Bewildered Beginners) - Glenn Gravatt
15. Richard Himber Writes AN Open Letter To U. F. Grant [re: spike thru balloon]
16. Knee-Deep In Handcuffs - Larry Weeks
17. Ring And Rope - Glenn Gravatt
18. Pictures...

September 1957 - August 1958
William Larsen, Jr., Geraldine Larsen-Baker, Milton Page Larsen, Dorothy Larsen Editors

461 pages (3 double pages) and 2 duplicated page numbers

1. Genii - Volume 22, Number 1 - September 1957 - 40 pages
1. Cover - Mr. and Mrs. Art dvthesource
3. In This Issue - contents
6. Letters
6. Magic Diaper Dialogue - humor - Jack Lloyd
9. The Genii Speaks - W.W.L. (Jr)
   • Geraldine Larsen marries Art Baker
   • No Riddle to Bagley-Biddle
   • Larsen-Mulholland Code
10. Ken Allen's Egg in Paper Plus Contest Winner
    • Lolli-Pop - John Hamilton
    • Salt of the Sea - John Hamilton ...

September 1956 - August 1957
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

468 pages (4 double pages)

1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 1 - September 1956 - 40 pages
1. Cover - Fu Manchu
3. In This Issue - contents
6. Next Month
6. Laffs in Magic - cartoon - Jack Holland
7. As We Go To Press - WWL(Jr.)
9. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
   • I.B.M. to Houston
   • New Contest
10. Coin Thru - Larry Becker
12. A Good Opening - Senor Rai
13. Magical Ideas - Judge Charles W. Fricke
    • The Fugitive Card
    • A Prediction Idea
    • Magical Ideas
14. Gravatt's Multiple Match - Glenn Gravatt
14. Wunn-Cutt...

September 1955 - August 1956
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

491 pages (5 double pages) (page numbering off by 2 in No. 7)

1. Genii - Volume 20, Number 1 - September 1955 - 72 pages
1. Cover - 20th Anniversary
5. In This Issue - contents
6. Letters
8. William W. Larsen, Sr. - photo
9. Dedication
10. The Genii Speaks
13. Ideas of Idle Moments - Lu Brent
    • Ball Looney
    • The Great Klepto
14. The Cat's Meow - Gerald Kosky
15. Flower Magic - Frank Lezama
    • Flowers
    • Color Changing Rose
    • Another Color Change
    • A Bouquet of Flowers that Change Color
16. Volta's...

September 1954 - August 1955
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

425 pages (11 double pages)

1. Genii - Volume 19, Number 1 - September 1954 - 36 pages
1. Cover - Thurston's Mysteries of India
7. Dealer's Directory
9. On with the Show - Gerrie Larsen
10. The Elevator Aces - Kirk Kirkham & Lynn Searles
11. Speed-O-Print - Richard L. Piser
12. Ring-O - Larry Becker
13. Behind the Back - Royal Brin, Jr.
14. Mystery Circus - Verne Chesbro
    • The Vampire Block
15. Rabbit in Hat Cut-Out - Keith Lingly
16. The Trickeries of Bill Larsen - F. Michael Shields
    • The Comedy of the...

September 1953 - August 1954
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

471 pages (5 double pages)

1. Genii - Volume 18, Number 1 - September 1953 - 40 pages
1. Cover - Mello, The Magical Clown
7. Dealer's Directory
9. On with the Show - Bill Larsen, Jr.
10. The Search for the Perfect Egg (Second Edition) - Charles Waller
11. Relation of English Money to American - Goodliffe
12. The Serpent Of Cyclops - Robert L. Henderson
13. The Jumping Signature - Glenn Gravatt
13. Ideas of Idle Moments - Lu Brent
    • The Coin and Currency Pail
    • Currency Climax
14. Spooks 'N' Spoofers - Eugene...

September 1952 - August 1953
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

507 pages (9 double pages)

1. Genii - Volume 17, Number 1 - September 1952 - 44 pages
1. Cover - The Merv Taylor Company
7. Dealer's Directory
9. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
10. The Editors Problem
    • By Gerald Kosky
11. Easy Does It - H. Fernandes
12. A Novel Coin Bag - Lu Brent
13. The Magical Traveler - Alan Wakeling
    • Scotland
14. The Alcoholic Animal - Johnny Geddes
15. The Artful Dodges of William W. Larsen
16. Your New Act From Genii - Ray Muse
    • Pocket Close-Up Act (No Cards)
    • Impromptu...

September 1951 - August 1952
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

488 pages

1. Genii - Volume 16, Number 1 - September 1951 - 40 pages
1. Cover - Wayne Shumway
5. letter from the editor - Bill Larsen
6. Tell Ya Wot I'd Like To Do - Contest with Prizes - Frank Herman
   • The Imperishable Parasol
   • The Expanding Parasol
   • Card on the Parasol
   • Card in the Shoe
7. A Dumbfounding Divination - Tan Hock Chuan
   • Trickie - Morton Elliott
8. Multiplying Color Changer - Without Gimmicks - Clarence Peterson
11. Mechanical Jumbo Card - H. Fernandez
12. The Vanishing Ice Cream Cone - Jesse Langston,...

September 1950 - August 1951
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

512 pages

1. Genii - Volume 15, Number 1 - September 1950 - 44 pages
1. Cover - Billy Bishop an' Ann
7. Guys and Gimmicks - William W. Larsen
8. Miracle Card Vanish - W. B. Scott
9. The Enchanted Tumbler - Marvin Roy
9. Afghan Bands - Tommy Thompson
10. The Sucker Newspaper Tear - Eddie Joseph
11. Watch for Next Month's Genii
12. Rusduck Readers - Rusduck
12. Thimble Cane - Richard Piser
13. Spirit Board - New Use for Rapping Hand Board - Bud Spraker
14. New Lamps for Old - William Larsen
16. The Phantom Rod - George Kier
18. The Firecracker Girl - An Illusion...

Here you have a unique cups and balls routine created by Ken Brooke, using just three cups and three balls with a surprising climax: The production of a fruit or vegetable. This routine is not difficult to do and is performed by Cameron Francis as part of the Aldo Colombini Tribute series.