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Magical Bulletin Volume 9 (January 1921 - May 1922)
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Magical Bulletin Volume 9 (January 1921 - May 1922) by Floyd Gerald Thayer
  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 1 - January, 1921 - 16 pages
  2. cover photo - A. H. Shirk
  3. Editorial and notes
  4. cover photo article - A. H. Shirk
  5. A Tribute - to Trewey - Harry Kellar
  6. Trewey - poem - Adam Hull Shirk
  7. Literature
    • The Sphinx - December
    • The Magic Wand - December
    • Felsman's Magical Review - December
    • Hutchinson's Chronicle - December
    • The Magic World - December
    • The Astrological Bulletin
    • The Magic Art - Donald Holmes
  8. magic note re: E. F. Rybolt
  9. Magician Bell Chased by South Sea Cannibals - David Bell
  10. Magical Dreams of Tomorrow - Adam Hull Shirk
    • III - "The Nineteenth Hole" - A Golf Experiment
  11. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • Snappy Sleights with Rubber Bands
      • Red and Black
      • The Snap Release
  12. Old Tricks Re-Made - Herbert M. Richmond
    • Article VIII - Twentieth Century Handkerchief
  13. Hilliar Building New Show
  14. Route of Arthur D. Gans - Safety First Magician
  15. Ca C'Est La Vie! - C. Henry Sousa
  16. Santa Claus in an Airplane
  17. Through Fire and Water - Len J. Sewell
  18. magic note re: De Forrest
  19. Latest Thimble Acquitment - Reuben P. Ginsberg
  20. Wizard's Club Keeps 'Em Guessing - Maurice Bliss
  21. The A. S. of M. Annual Entertainment and Dance - T. W. McGrath
  22. Society of Magicians War on Imposters
  23. magic note re: Horace Marshall

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 2 - February, 1921 - 16 pages
  2. cover photo - Lucius N. Pitzer
  3. Editorial and notes
  4. cover photo article - Lucius N. Pitzer
  5. Thanks for This Letter - from W. W. Durbin
  6. magic note re: C. R. Mawe
  7. magic note re: Petrie-Lewis
  8. Pickings from the "Minstrel Circle" - humor - E. M. Lipka
  9. Literature
    • The Sphinx - January
    • The Magic Wand - January
    • M.U.M. - January
    • The Magic World - January
    • Hutchinson's Chronicle - January
  10. magic note re: Rigoletto Bros.
  11. magic note re: McAlbert
  12. magic note re: Al Flosso
  13. Noah's Ark - Charles Waller
  14. "Exposing the Exposer" - George Schulte
  15. Chalk Talk Chatter - Sailor Artist Chris
  16. magic note re: H. Syril Dusenbery
  17. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • His Master's Voice - A Record Trick
  18. magic note re: Carl Rosini
  19. "The Tourist" - An Itinerant Combination - Adam Hull Shirk
  20. magic note re: Pitzer
  21. Magician Bell Chased by South Sea Cannibals - continued - David Bell
  22. The Mystery of Thought - Len Sewell
  23. magic note re: Wm. F. Becker
  24. magic note re: O. Justiniani
  25. Sucker Billiard Ball Box - Geo. DeLawrence
  26. The Los Angeles Society of Magicians Honor President Cooke - T. W. McGrath
  27. The Silver Windfall - Mons. Ducarel

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 3 - March, 1921 - 16 pages
  2. cover photo - O'Justinaini
  3. Editorial and notes
  4. cover photo article - O'Justinaini
  5. Necromatic Nic-Nacs - George Schulte
  6. limerick
  7. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • Eph's Color Changing card
  8. Simplexo - A Tip - Bert Douglas
  9. Literature
    • Miracle Mongers and their Methods - Harry Houdini
    • Up-To-Date Conjuring - A. H. and H. E. L. Walker
    • Tricks and Chatter - Dorney
    • Collective Magic - Percy Maldrett
    • Stunts with Chalk - Cartoon Chris
    • The Sphinx - February
    • The Magic World - February
    • Felsman's Magical Review - January
    • The Magazine of Magic - January
    • The Magic Wand - February
    • Billboard - March 5
  10. Spirit or Sleight of Hand
  11. A Spirit Slate Mystery - Charles Waller
  12. Magical Dreams of Tomorrow - Adam Hull Shirk
    • Then and Now
  13. The Thayer Card Rising Tray - Charles Waller
  14. magic note re: Great Nagel & Co.
  15. A Simple Mind Reading Experiment - H. Syril Dusenbery
  16. magic note re: Charles Andress
  17. An Act Supreme - E. V. Klein
  18. humor - Edwin Balfour
  19. The "Demon of Gossip" - Sailor Artist Chris
  20. A String Trick - Reuben P. Ginsberg
  21. magic note re: Herbert Brooks
  22. magic note re: William J. Hilliar
  23. A Few Novel Notions - George DeLawrence
    • The Candle That Was
    • The Second Sight Mystery
  24. The Society of American Magicians [Golden Gate Assembly] - F. Vignola

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 4 - April, 1921 - 16 pages
  2. cover photo - "Between the Acts" - Harry Houdini
  3. Editorial and notes
  4. Statement of Ownership
  5. Literature
    • The Sphinx - March
    • The Magazine of Magic - February
    • The Magic World - March
    • Felsman's Magical Review - February & March
    • The Magic Wand - Vol. X No. 1
  6. Answers to the Anxious - humor - George Schulte
  7. Pickings from the Minstrel Circle - humor - E. M. Lipka
  8. magic note re: Al Flosso
  9. Magic - Wm. Larsen, Jr.
    • The Chinese Rings
  10. Phantom Silks - G. C. Bowen
  11. magic note re: Gustave Milburn
  12. The Higher Art of Magic - Adam Hull Shirk
  13. At Thistle Cottage (A Story for Magician's Kids) - Charles Waller
  14. magic note re: Alexander
  15. The Mail Bag Escape - Will Goldston
  16. Another Ballot Box Mystery - Len. J. Sewell
  17. magic note re: The Australian Society of Magicians (Melbourne Branch)
  18. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • A Mental Mystery
  19. Magic note re: V. Morales
  20. Magic note re: Pitzer
  21. Idea for Rising Cards Through Air - Bert Douglas
  22. Any Card Called for Rises from the Pack [three methods]
  23. Patter for "Welsh Rarebit" - William C. Smith
  24. "Magical Mistakes" - George Schulte
  25. Stunts with Chalk - Sailor Artist Chris
  26. magic note re: La Follette
  27. magic note re: Thayer's Temple of Magic
  28. magic note re: The Billboard, April 2

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 5 - May, 1921 - 16 pages
  2. cover photo - C. R. Mawe
  3. Editorial
  4. cover photo article - C. R. (Dick) Mawe
  5. Literature
    • The Magic World - not appeared
    • The Sphinx - April
    • The Magazine of Magic - March
    • The Billboard - May 7
    • The Magician - not appeared
    • Magic - not appeared
    • The N.C.A. Digest - Vol. 1, No. 9
  6. Monthly Report G. C. Assembly, S.A.M. No. 2
  7. The Los Angeles Society of Magicials [sic] - T. W. McGrath
  8. Magic - Wm. Larsen, Jr.
    • A Ball Combination
    • A Silk Combination
  9. A Different Four-Ace Trick - Adam Hull Shirk
  10. magic note re: Wm. J. Hilliar
  11. A Lesson in Drawing - Sailor Artist Chris
  12. All Chance - No Chance - Sam Bennett
  13. magic note re: The Australian Society of Magicians, "Melbourne Branch"
  14. Magical Introductions - Charles Waller
  15. What It Takes to be a Magician - George Schulte
  16. The Dollar Bill and Cigarette (For Smokers Only) - Geo. DeLawrence
  17. The Wands of the East - for Thayer's Wands of Mah Hoe - A. F. Bowen
  18. magic note re: new catalog
  19. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • The Frolicsome Ball
  20. Re "A Mental Mystery" - Thomas Bowyer
  21. Cards and Die Effect - Guy Lewis Gerber
  22. A Different Tissue Paper Mystery - Hardy C. Hutchinson, Jr.
  23. Old Tricks Re-Made - Herbert M. Richmond
    • Multiplying Thimbles
  24. The Winged Dice - Walter H. Mack
  25. magic note re: McAlbert

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 6 - June, 1921 - 16 pages
  2. cover photo - Reuben P. Ginsberg
  3. Editorial and notes
  4. cover photo article - Reuben P. Ginsberg
  5. A Jester's Jingles - George Schulte
  6. Literature
    • The Sphinx - May
    • The Magazine of Magic - not appeared
    • The Billboard
    • The Magic World - April
    • Felsman's Magical Review
    • The Magician - March
    • Practical Paper Tricks - Lionel T. Scott
    • Fire Mysteries - Lionel T. Scott
    • The N.C.A. Digest - Vol. 1, No. 10
    • poster - Bill Bland
  7. Magic - Wm. Larsen, Jr.
    • The Bill and the Matchbox
    • The Different Ace Trick
    • Ten Coin Trick
  8. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • Die Vanish From Tray
  9. Unique Vanishing Lamp (Comedy) - Bert Douglas
  10. magic notes
  11. Old Tricks Remade - Herbert M. Richmond
    • The Mystic Seer
  12. magic note re: W. W. Durbin
  13. magic note re: E.J. Moore
  14. The Man with the Eyes in the Back of His Head - Charles Waller
  15. magic note re: Al Flosso
  16. magic note re: Pittsburgh Prestidigitorials
  17. The Traveling Handkerchief - Geo. Delawrence
  18. An Unusual Combination - Len J. Sewell
  19. To Tell a Card Thought Of - Edward W. Puhl
  20. magic note re: Alonzo Martini
  21. Stunts with Chalk - Sailor Artist Chris
  22. A Novel Spook Test - Robt. H. Gysel
  23. cartoon
  24. The Spectacular Event of the Season - The Los Angeles Society of Magicians at the Gamut Club Theatre - T. W. McGrath

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 7 - July-December, 1921 - 16 pages
  2. cover - Holiday Greetings!
  3. Editorial and notes
  4. Statement of Ownership
  5. magical notes
  6. New Idea Production Box - Reuben P. Ginsberg
  7. magic note re: magic "slump"
  8. Magic - Wm. Larsen, Jr.
    • The Candle That Was
    • Thayer's Rapping Hand
  9. Relocation - Geo. DeLawrence
  10. magic note re: McAlbert
  11. Old Tricks Re-Made - Herbert M. Richmond
    • a small stunt
  12. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • The Phantom Oranges
  13. A Card 'Elusion' - Margaret Mackay
  14. magic note re: The Los Angeles Society of Magicians
  15. The Romance in Magic and its Practical Application - Adam Hull Shirk
    • I
  16. Bill and Lemon - Kaye E. Paulus
  17. Magic note re: Kellar's severe nervous breakdown
  18. The Spirit Hand - Charles Waller
  19. The Last Chortle
  20. In Self Defence [sic] - Len J. Sewell
  21. magic note re: Li Ho Change
  22. magic note re: Harry Rich
  23. Production of Cigarette in Empty Holder - Bert Douglas
    • Bewitched Cigarette
  24. The Magical Monologist - "A Vaudeville Fad" - George Schulte
  25. The art of Memory - C. Harry Sousa
  26. My Original Presentation of the Well-Known Experiment Called "The Quick and the Dead" - Robt. H. Gysel

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 8 - January, 1922 - 12 pages
  2. Editorial and notes
  3. Old Tricks Re-Made - Herbert M. Richmond
    • Burned and Restored Money
  4. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • The Glasses of Confetti
  5. Concerning "Sawing a Lady in Half" - re: Capt. J. A. Hanna
  6. Wallerised Magic - Charles Waller
    • A Bachelor's Bowl
  7. Divination Impossible - G. C. Bowen
  8. magic note re: new book catalogue
  9. magic note re: No. 5 Catalog
  10. Three Novel Effects - C. H. Tickell
    • A Torn Card Tip
    • Dollar Bill and Matchbox
    • "Pip=Pip!"
  11. Transpo-Chango-Hanko - Jack Marko
  12. letter from Eugene L. Bulson
  13. cartoon
  14. The Romance in Magic and its Practical Application - Adam Hull Shirk
    • II - A Series of Suggested Experiments
      • "Little Red Devils"
  15. Neat Transposition Effect - Tom D. Farrell
  16. magic note re: visits of Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Hamilton and David Bamberg
  17. The Burglar - Len J. Sewell
  18. magic note re: magic in Los Angeles
  19. Magic - Wm. Larsen, Jr.
    • Ye Olde Cups and Balls (An Addition)
  20. Parlor Crystal Gazing - Robert H. Gysel
  21. The Los Angeles Society of Magicians - T. W. McGrath
  22. A Magical Exchange - Margaret Mackay
  23. New Table Lifting - C. Ducarel
  24. The Los Angeles Society of Magicians - re: annual banquet

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 9 - February, 1922 - 12 pages
  2. cover photo - Rudolph Valentino and Harry Kellar
  3. Magical Clubs Directory
  4. Editorial & poem
  5. The Romance in Magic and its Practical Application - Adam Hull Shirk
    • III - Moments in Cardland
  6. Catalog Magic - G. C. Bowen
  7. magic note re: W. W. Durbin in Lima, Ohio
  8. A Wrinkle for the Serpent Handkerchief - J. Marko
  9. magic note re: Catalog and orders
  10. letter form Arthur D. Gans
  11. Wallerised Magic - Charles Waller
    • The Jolly Roger
  12. A Handkerchief and Flag Combination - A. F. Bowen
    • The Goldin Handkerchiefs
    • The Eureka Color Change
    • The Handkerchief Dyeing Tube-Flag Combination
    • The Instantaneous Transformation
  13. Jazzing Around in Magic Land - H. McFadden
  14. Obituary - poem
  15. magic note re: Magical Holiday
  16. New Use for the Phantom Cube - John W. Frye
  17. joke
  18. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • "La Cigam" - Cigarette Production
  19. A Revolution Card Effect - Len J. Sewell
  20. Old Tricks Re-Made - Herbert M. Richmond
    • Mento Mystery and Ballot Box Combined
  21. A "Billiard Ball, Milk and Wine" Effect - C. H. Tickell

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 10 - March, 1922 - 16 pages
  2. cover photo - Dean Harry Kellar (Death)
  3. Editorial
  4. magic note re: Chas. Andress
  5. cover photo article - Dean Harry Kellar Laid to Rest with Impressive Ceremonies - Adam Hull Shirk
  6. magic note re: Chas. J. Carter
  7. magic note re: Al G. Barnes
  8. Jazzing Around in Magic Land - H. McFadden
  9. Magic - Wm. Larsen, Jr.
    • Mystery Bird and Cage
  10. The Romance in Magic and its Practical Application - Adam Hull Shirk
    • III - The Music of the Spheres
  11. The Wandering Silk - Ernest K. Schieldge
  12. magic note re: "Jazzing Around in Magic Land"
  13. A Handkerchief and Egg Combination - A. F. Bowen
  14. magic note re: "The Book of the Dead"
  15. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • The Aero Card
  16. magic note: Alexander
  17. Thimbling Juggling - Harry C. Bjorklund
  18. Kellar - poem - Eliza Wallace Durbin
  19. The Los Angeles Society of Magicians - T. W. McGrath
  20. A Joke on a Watch - A Magical Comedy of Errors - Herbert M. Richmond

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 11 - April, 1922 - 16 pages
  2. cover photo - Betty Compson
  3. Magical Clubs Directory
  4. Editorial
  5. Statement of Ownership
  6. The Los Angeles Society of Magicians - T. W. McGrath
    • A Ladies' Night in April
  7. A Tribute to His Memory - re: Harry Kellar - Oscar S. Teale
  8. cover photo article re: Betty Compson
  9. The Old Timer - poem - C. Roswell Glover
  10. Resolution - re: Harry Kellar - The Demon's Club of Baltimore Magicians
  11. Magic - Wm. Larsen, Jr.
    • A Memory of Days Gone By
  12. Wallerised Magic - Charles Waller
    • Pirate Gold
  13. The New Spirit Verse Books - Patter - Herbert M. Richmond
  14. A Wrinkle for Color Change Through Hand - J. Marko
  15. The Broken Heart - Len J. Sewell
  16. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • Wine Transformation
  17. magic note re: L. C. Zelleno
  18. A New Floating Ball - Bert Douglas
  19. Catalog Magic - G. C. Bowen
  20. A Stage Version of the Torn and Restored Card - A. F. Bowen
  21. A Rolling Stone in Magic Land - H. McFadden
  22. cartoon - "Solid Thru Solid, or the Penetration of Matter"
  23. Mysterious Flying Coins - C. H. Tickell

  1. The Magical Bulletin - Volume 9, Number 12 - May, 1922 - 16 pages
  2. cover photo - Matt Martin and Larry Semon
  3. Magical Clubs Directory
  4. Editorial and notes
  5. Radio and Magic
  6. cover photo article - A New Magician Discovered in Filmdom - re: Matt Martin
  7. magic note re: Rudy Miller
  8. The Los Angeles Society of Magicians - T. W. McGrath
  9. Novel Tricks - Frederick F. Furman
    • A Problem in Black and White
  10. Improved Vanishing Egg - C. Ducarel
  11. magic note re: Cosmo Morgan
  12. Banquet of The Los Angeles Society of Magicians - H. McFadden
  13. magic note re: Rice Bowls
  14. Magic - Wm. Larsen, Jr.
    • The Mystic Diamond
  15. Magical Thirteen - Margaret Mackay
  16. The Tale of the Cat - rhyme - C. Roswell Glover
  17. Some Remarks, Patter and Presentation of the Rice Bowls - A. F. Bowen
    • King Asoka and The Rice Bowls
    • The Rice Bowl Arrangement as Presented by A. F. Bowen
    • "Notes"
  18. Unique Card Effect - C. H. Tickell
  19. Food That is Shot from a Gun - Len J. Sewell
  20. joke
  21. Poko Chinko - Patter - Herbert M. Richmond
184 pages
word count: 139243 which is equivalent to 556 standard pages of text