The Magical Arts Journal was a monthly magazine published by Michael Ammar and Adam Fleischer in the 80's. Each issue, now a collectable, contains a wealth of information on effects, business, theory and stories on magic. It is a ground breaking magical publication devoted to both the art and business of magic that was published and edited by FISM world champion magician Michael Ammar and magic publishing and event production innovator Adam J. Fleischer.
You’ll find timeless business insights, original performance material and priceless tips and advice about the work and money in magic...
This is a very special and final issue of the Magical Arts Journal - a magazine published by Michael Ammar and Adam J. Fleischer in the mid-1980's. This is Volume 3, Issues 1-5. The Aspen Bar Magic issue covers Doc Eason, of the Tower Bar and Restaurant in Aspen, Colorado, as well as other famous bar magicians. It is loaded with world-class bar and restaurant magic! Michael Ammar includes some of his best material, as does many other contributors.
The back cover of the issue states:
What makes this issue so special?
The Tower is one of the most successful magic bars in the world, and...
In this special issue of the Magical Arts Journal, Paul Harris gives his entire act. In his opening statements, Michael Ammar says:
You, as a reader, are participating in a literary event of genuine historic significance. By making his act available to the readers of the Journal, Paul will undoubtedly give the magic field another shaking up.
To ask, "Who else does this?" would not be the right question. A better question would be, "Who else COULD do this?" How many people do you know with a close-up act of original routines, presentations, and patter that has successfully served them professionally...
This is the special "Double Issue" of MAJ featuring the magic from the French magic publication, Arcane. At the time of this special issue, Arcane was a bi-monthly magazine published in France by Jean Yves Prost and Michel Balandras. The magazine featured the who's-who in magic, and yet was mostly unknown to English-speaking magicians. This was the English language debut. Michael was allowed to hand-pick material from the 13 year old publication to include in the this double issue. See the incredible table of contents below. The issue even includes the Hofzinser Spread Control, which Michael uses frequently...
This is a special Triple Issue of the Magical Arts Journal magazine, published by Michael Ammar. This issue represents Volume 2 - issue 4, 5 & 6.
It features Michael's full Stand Up Material - including his award-winning Cups and Balls routine! It contains beautiful illustrations by Disney animation artist Greg Manwaring - including "flip corners" to show in motion the Vernon Wand Spin.
See the fantastic list of contents below - it is amazing, and for such a little price.
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This issue features The Trilogy Coin Act by David Neighbors.
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This is the 4th issue of the first year. This magazine is geared for the true working professional, and every issue is packed with expert advice on the work, money and performance of magic.
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This is the third issue of the magazine, Magical Arts Journal published by Michael Ammar and Adam Fleischer. Published October, 1986, 20 pages.
There are 4 great effects, 3 informative essays on working in magic, 2 editorial reports, and 2 inspiring theoretical essays.
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This is the second issue of the magazine, Magical Arts Journal - published by Michael Ammar and Adam Fleischer. It was published September, 1986 - and the original cover price was just $5!
20 Pages - with 2 editorial essays, 3 informative essays on working in magic, 4 great effects, and 2 inspirational essays on the art of magic.
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This is the Premiere Issue, volume 1 - issue 1! It was published August, 1986 - and the original cover price was just $5! 20 pages.
The Editorial comments in this first issue, written by Adam Fleischer:
It's 1986 - Why are we starting the publication of a new magic magazine? The paramount reason is that Michael Ammar and I whole-heartedly believe that today's magicians - and the magic industry - want and truly need it. Currently, an abundance of information, points of view, material and attributes remain unavailable or uncirculated for most magicians. Much of this information must be spread...