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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...

January 1976 - December 1976
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and Editor

820 pages

1. Genii - Volume 40, Number 1 - January 1976 - 64 pages
1. Cover - Gerald Taylor Issue
4. In This Issue - contents
16. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
17. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
18. Gerald Taylor Issue - photo
    19. An Introduction to Gerald Taylor - Roy E. Short
    20. About This Issue - Gerald Taylor
    21. Sugar and Sand Climax - Gerald Taylor
    22. Transmogrification Plus - Gerald Taylor
    23. photos of Gerald Taylor
    24. Extracts From The Programme - Gerald Taylor
        • Trunk Substitution
        • Nicola Spike Cabinet ...

January 1983 - December 1983
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and Editor

888 pages

1. Genii - Volume 47, Number 1 - January 1983 - 84 pages
1. Cover - Roy, Lynette and Siegfried
5. In This Issue - contents
19. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
20. Siegfried and Roy
    22. The Lady Behind The Magic ... Lynette Chappell - Mary Anderson
    24. Program - Siegfried & Roy in "Beyond Belief"
    28. Program - Siegfried & Roy "Superstars of Magic"
    45. Program - Siegfried & Roy in "Beyond Belief" at the Frontier
62. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
63. Darwin's Card to Coin Change - Gary Darwin
63. Darwin's Cage Change - Gary Darwin ...

January 1981 - December 1981
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and Executive Editor

836 pages

1. Genii - Volume 45, Number 1 - January 1981 - 72 pages
1. Cover - Superstars of Magic - Siegfried & Roy
5. In This Issue - contents
22. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
23. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
24. Siegfried and Roy - Superstars of Magic
    24. Their Lives
    27. Their Home
    30. Their TV Special
32. Illusion Plans - Paul Osborne and Associates
    • She's Come Undone
34. Professor Hockmann's Illusion Tips - Paul Butler
    • ASRAH
35. Magicana - A Magazine Within A Magazine - Charlie Miller & William Reede...

January 1982 - December 1982
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and editor

864 pages

1. Genii - Volume 46, Number 1 - January 1982 - 68 pages
1. Cover - Congratulations Doug and Deborah Henning
5. In This Issue - contents
21. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
22. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
23. Doug Henning Weds Deborah Douillard - Ceremony Inaugurates Levitation Clearspan Dome at MIU
24. Illusion Plans - Paul Osborne and Associates
    • Haberdash-Her
26. OICUFESP - Genii Edition 7 - Howard Adams
    • Killerkards
27. Cartoon - Paul Butler
28. The Sillery Slice - Gary Ouellet
31. Give and Mistake - Phil Goldstein ...

November 1991 - October 1992
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and Editor

856 pages

1. Genii - Volume 55, Number 1 - November 1991 - 76 pages
1. Cover - Doc Eason
5. In This Issue - contents
25. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
26. Doc Eason Feature - The Rocky Mountain Magic of Doc Eason
    26. My First Visit to The Tower - Michael Ammar
    27. Doc Eason Interviewed by Eric Mead
    28. The Tower Magic Bar
    29. Have Card Trick ... Will Travel - Doc Eason
    31. Jamy Ian Swiss on: Magic Bar
        • The Legend Lives
        • The Texture of the Weave
    32. Some Words about Doc from Ray Mertz and Karl Norman
    33. Mertz's...

July 1988 - June 1989
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and Editor

843 pages (1 double page)

1. Genii - Volume 52, Number 1 - July 1988 - 60 pages
1. Cover - Dr. Robert Albo
5. In This Issue - contents
16. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
17. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
18. Custodian of a million legends preserves health of antique magic - re: Dr. Robert Albo - Amy Stevens
    21. The Albo Books: Keeping the history of magic alive
    24. The Albo Collection: Home to magic's history
26. Illusion Plans - Paul Osborne and Associates
    • Santazamm!
28. Cigarette Magic and Manipulation - Geoffrey Buckingham ...

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November 1997 - September 1998
Irene Larsen, Publisher and Erika Larsen, Editor This Volume has only 5 Issues

372 pages

1. Genii - Volume 61, Number 1 - November 1997 - 76 pages
1. Cover - Jack Kodell
5. Contents
11. The Genii Speaks - Erika Larsen
14. Letters
    • Exposure Blues - John Holveck
    • Pete C. Matsuka
    • Hand it to You - Bob Loomis
    • An Ex"swain"ation - James Swain
    • Attention Readers!
15. Guide to Advertisers
18. A Word From Our Publisher - Irene Larsen
    • Greetings, Friends - poem - Steve Bryant
22. Genii News - Magic News - compiled by Erika Larsen
    • Round & About ...

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 ...

November 1993 - October 1994
Irene Larsen, Publisher and Dante and Erika Larsen, Editors

844 pages

1. Genii - Volume 57, Number 1 - November 1993 - 68 pages
1. Cover - Patrick Culliton and T.L. Williams Conjure Up the Spirit of Houdini
5. In This Issue - contents
20. The Genii Speaks - Erika Larsen
21. Houdini - A Special Issue - Patrick Culliton and T.L. Williams
    21. Houdini, A Magician for the Ages - Patrick Culliton
    23. Outline - Society Sketch - by Harry Houdini
    24. Bahl Yahn and the Strong Man - by Harry Houdini
    26. Manny - Patrick Culliton
    27. Flight and Magic - Harry Houdini
    29. Buried Alive...

November 1994 - October 1995
Irene Larsen, Publisher and Dante and Erika Larsen, Editors

944 pages

1. Genii - Volume 58, Number 1 - November 1994 - 68 pages
1. Cover - NBC's "World's Greatest Magic"
5. Contents
9. The Genii Speaks - Erika Larsen
10. Letters Department
    • Pat Hennessy
    • Nathan Jenkins
    • Al Portwood
    • Erika Larsen
11. A Word From Our Publisher - Irene Larsen
11. Genii Guide to Advertisers
14. Genii News - Magic News - compiled by Erika Larsen
    • Credit Card Carney
    • Impressive Numbers
    • Gathering Magic
    • Library of Congress
    • More Vegas
    • Thanks for the Memories

September 1948 - August 1949
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

376 pages (8 double pages)

1. Genii - Volume 13, Number 1 - September 1948 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Arthur Buckley
8. Facing the Facts - Bill Larsen
   • The Welcome Mat
   • Loot
   • Things I Like
   • Things I Don't Like
   • Dollar Value
   • Editors
   • Teletrixters
9. All Change - Len J. Sewell
10. What? Another Square Circle? - Mike Zens
11. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins
12. Original Coin Sleights for Experts - Arthur Buckley
13. Arthur Buckley - by Theo. Bamberg "Okito"
14. Comedy Technique - First Article of a Series - Robert Orben ...

September 1949 - August 1950
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

441 pages (7 double pages)

1. Genii - Volume 14, Number 1 - September 1949 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Ron and Thelma Greenwood
7. Facing the Facts - Bill Larsen
8. Fun with Firebowl and Flowers - "Dr. Chang" Sherman Ripley
9. By George! It's Sandsational - George Sands
10. Master Balls and Cigarettes - Al Sharpe
12. The Invisible Man - William W. Larsen
13. Double Daring - Frederick M. Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
    • re: a card trick
14. Results of the Genii-Orben Poll - Robert Orben
    • Article Four
15. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins ...

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 1939 - August 1940
Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians
William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher

403 pages

1. Genii - Volume 4, Number 1 - September 1939 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Maldo
5. Maldo - biographical notes
5. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
5. In This Issue - Contents
6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
7. The Inevitable Rabbit - Jon Kirby
8. "Vernon's" Spirit Slate Routine - Vernon Cook
8. Scattered Shots - L.O. Gunn
9. By Touch Alone - Harlan Tarbell
9. The Traveling Stamps - Loring Campbell
9. Handkerchief Restored - Caryl S. FLeming
10. Noting...

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 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 ...

January 1975 - December 1975
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher and Editor

684 pages

1. Genii - Volume 39, Number 1 - January 1975 (published in March) - 48 pages
1. Cover - Glenn Falkenstein
4. In This Issue - contents
15. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
16. The Vernon Touch - Dai Vernon
17. One-Armed Rice Bowl Finale - Roy Fromer
18. Mickey's Magical Workshop - Mickey O'Malley
    • Genii-Jug
20. Cane Balancing With Dove - Gene Elmo
21. Magical Thoughts - Louis Phillips
    • I. Chinese Fortune Cookies
    • II. Bibliographic Reference
    • III. Proof That 2 Equals 1
    • IV. The King of Hearts
21. The Next Card...

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 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 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 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...