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January 1943 - December 1943
Abbott's Magic Novelty Company
Percy Abbott, Publisher and Editor
Howard Melson "Mel", Editor

393 pages

1. The "Tops" - Volume 8, Number 1 - January 1943 - 32 pages
1. Cover - R. S. Glover
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Meet Professor Glover, M. M.
4. Another Milk Vanish Idea - "Hen" Fetsch
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • Tarbell Course, Volume 2
   • Miracle Methods Number Three - book - Hugrad & Braue
   • Easy Magic - "Windy Higgins" with Paul Stadelman
   • Questions and Answers
9. Karrell Fox Serves Magic
10. re: Dell O'Dell
10. Magician Plays Alaskan Circuit -...

January 1938 - December 1938
Abbott's Magic Novelty Company
Percy Abbott, Publisher and Editor

659 pages

1. The "Tops" - Volume 3, Number 1 - January 1938 - 52 pages
3. Index - Contents (including advertisers)
4. Editorial - Percy Abbott
   • Happy Birthday To You
6. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • Pig On the Slate by U. F. Grant not Oswald Williams
   • Loyd's Mystery Wand - trick
   • Questions and Answers
9. The Permeating Pasteboard - Arthur H. Roberts
10. Accumulated Magic - Ed Burchell
    • Cigarette Vanish
    • Another Cigarette Vanish
    • Eating A Lighted Cigarette
    • Silk Production ...

1. ... - Eddie Joseph
   • The Razor Blades
10. re: Percy Abbott
11. Calculated Confusion - J. P. Mintz, QM1 USN
12. Cigo - A Clean-Cut Cigarette Vanish - Roxy
17. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
    • reviews
      • Four Little Beans - John Ramsay
    • Questions and Answers
20. re: Lee Grabel
20. Merchandising Magic - Tommy Windsor
21. Now, On to the Get-Together - Demon Rembrandt
22. So It's Laughs You Want! - Bob Brethen
    • Don't Think
    • Ventrivia
    • The Poor Little Rich Girl
24. The Story of One-Card Pete - Andy Anderson
25. Magic on Chicago's Rialto - George Coon
26. Minneapolis Magi's '52 Banquet - Bill...

1. ...
   • ... Color Change
   • Card Fans Production
12. Rajah Turban Mystery
17. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
    • reviews
      • The Art of Using The Lap as a Servante - Slydini
      • Royal Monte - Dai Vernon
    • magazines
      • Abracadabra
      • Genii, The Conjurer's Magazine
      • The Gen
      • Hugard's Magic Monthly
      • The Modern Magi
      • The Magic Wand
      • The Magic Magazine
      • The Pentagram
      • The Phoenix
      • The Linking Ring
      • M-U-M
      • Tops
      • The Wizard
      • The Magnet
    • Club Papers
      • Magic Makers
      • The Barnstormer
    • Teen-Age Magic Magazines

January 1939 - December 1939
Abbott's Magic Novelty Company
Percy Abbott, Publisher and Editor

621 pages

1. The "Tops" - Volume 4, Number 1 - January 1939 - 60 pages
3. Index - Contents (including advertisers)
4. Editorial - Percy Abbott
   • WE Give Thanks
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • A Few Questions and Answers
7. "Majah", Indian Mystic
7. re: Will Rock
7. "Greater Magic"
7. New York State Conclave
8. Dusting Off Some Old Ones - Eddie Joseph
   • The Travelling Coins - Joseph's Routine
10. Conjuring Potpourri - John Braun
12. Corrections - for December Issue of "Potpourri"
12. Fleming Trophy...

September 1937 - August 1938
Official Organ for The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians and Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians
William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher

464 pages

1. Genii - Volume 2, Number 1 - September 1937 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Thomas Chew Worthington III
4. In This Issue - Contents
4. Thomas Chew Worthington III - biographical notes
5. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
6. MAGIC
   6. The Third Eye - William W. Larsen
   7. "Dots" - Frank M. Chapman
   7. The Chinese Bartender - Dale Williams
   8. Indian Prisoner Tie - Fred Kapp
   8. "Tattle-Tale" -...

January 1948 - December 1948
Abbott's Magic Novelty Company
Percy Abbott, Publisher and Editor
Howard Melson "Mel", Editor

393 pages

1. The "Tops" - Volume 13, Number 1 - January 1948 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Bill Baird
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Bill Baird - "BB" for Billiard Balls!
4. Cook Heads Montana Magi
4. re: Dr. Aaron Weiss
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • Questions and Answers
6. Vancouver Magic Circle
6. re: Herb Antes
6. re: J. C. Bisbee
6. Thought Lost (or The Flying Signature) - R. F. Sparks
7. Features Abbott Effects - photo - re: Tommy Windsor
7. Panama Rope Trick Idea - Carroll...

Underground magician, Paul A. Lelekis, presents six big effects designed for close-up and table-hopping. All the effects have been performed hundreds and even thousands of times. Included is excellent advice from a working professional with decades of experience.

Also included is some sage advice on approaching tables and making the spectators feel excited about your performances. This is what makes REAL magic! All patter is included. Photographs of Paul's hands explain every move.

Included effects:

1. Inspector #1953 - If ever there was a great "ice-breaker" for approaching tables –...

Greg Bordner, Publisher
Gordon Miller, Editor

729 pages

1. The New Tops - Volume 34, Number 1 - January 1994 - 56 pages
1. Cover - "Obie" O'Brien
5. Contents
6. Geoffrey Hansen's Magic Quiz
11. Counter Intelligence - reviews
    • Out Of This Galaxy - Tom Daugherty
    • Misdirection Seque - Tom Daugherty
    • Utterly Blown Away - Tom Daugherty
    • But Four Wrongs Do! - Tom Daugherty
    • The Sefalaljia Twins - Tom Daugherty
    • Camera Magic - The Magician's Guide To Exceptional Publicity Photos - Anne White
    • Mark Allen's 1994 Catalog
    • Abracadabra - weekly
    • The Quest For The Ultimate Secret - Bob...

January 1947 - December 1947
Abbott's Magic Novelty Company
Percy Abbott, Publisher and Editor
Howard Melson "Mel", Editor

393 pages

1. The "Tops" - Volume 12, Number 1 - January 1947 - 32 pages
1. Cover - Kathryne Campbell
3. With the Editor - Mel
3. Contents
4. Kathryne Campbell - Vent with Loring!
4. Colorado Magicians Honor [J. B.] Bobo
4. re: John Musselman
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • reviews
     • You Don't Have To Be Crazy Bit It Helps - Francis Ireland
     • Million-Dollar Bridge and Poker Demonstartions - Thompson
     • Dope Sheet - Tommy Windsor
     • 12 Ways to Use The Comedy Lit Cigar...

January 1964 - December 1964
& Tops 1964 Trick Annual
Abbott's Magic Manufacturing Company
Recil Bordner, Publisher
Neil Foster Editor

659 pages

1. The New Tops - Volume 4, Number 1 - January 1964 - 44 pages
1. Cover - Robert Orben
2. Tribute Page for John Fitzgerald Kennedy
3. Tops Silver Anniversary
3. Tops Anniversary Contest
3. Contents
4. Cover Portrait - Robert Orben - by Jack Bolter
6. It's a Mystery to Me - Clarke "The Senator" Crandall
8. The Collector's Page - poster - Harry Houdini - King of Cards
9. Entre Nous - Dorny (Werner Dornfield)
   • Prestidigitorial Pot Pouri
10. Poet's Corner...

1. ...
   • ... Pellet Steal
   • The Super-Billet-Switch Method
9. The Growing Banana - A Comedy Stunt - Prince Drakon
10. Dusting Off Some Old Ones - Eddie Joseph
    • A Crazy Trick
11. Chicago Magi Fete Father Lloyd
12. Wizard Club of Chicago - Art Johnson
12. Chicago Magigals Elect - Rose Mary Brigham
12. re: Masoni
12. Magic on Chicago's Rialto - George Coon
12. re: John Siems
17. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
    • reviews
      • The Master Method of Hypnotism - Ormond McGill
      • The Third Man - Amac
      • It's That Girl Again - Amac
      • The Professional Comedian's Source-Book - Robert Orben
      • The Apex Clock Vanish...

January 1956 - December 1956
Percy Abbott, Publisher and Editor
Howard Melson "Mel", Editor

389 pages

1. The "Tops" - Volume 21, Number 1 - January 1956 - 32 pages
1. With the Editor - Mel
1. Contents
2. Bank Night Supreme - Roxy
3. Aero Silks - Bert Douglas
4. Another Thumb Tie
   • Patter and Presentation
5. Canary Asrah - George Jo0hnstone
5. re: feather flower cleaning
6. A Rising Card Climax - Bert Douglas
6. Cards, Nuts and Bill
7. Rapid Flight Cards - Karson
7. A Tip, Magi and Hypnotists
8. Bitzemall Egg Bag - Roxy
8. Blindfold Magic
9. All Do As I Do
9. re: Mrs. Audrey Guido blindfold drive
10. Encyclopedia...

January 1962 - December 1962
& Tops 1962 Trick Annual
Abbott's Magic Manufacturing Company
Recil Bordner, Publisher
Neil Foster Editor

605 pages

1. The New Tops - Volume 2, Number 1 - January 1962 - 48 pages
1. Cover - Werner "Dorny" Dornfield
2. Letters to the Editor
3. From the Editor's Desk - Neil Foster
3. Contents
4. Cover Portrait - "Dorny" Werner C. Dornfield - by Frances Ireland Marshall
6. Subtle Problems You Will Do - John Braun & Stewart Judah
   • The Matches, The Silk, and Poof!
7. The Judah "Four Aces"
8. A Royal Marriage - Joseph M. White
9. Four Change Cigarettes To Cards - Allen...

Recil Bordner, Publisher
Neil Foster Editor

637 pages

1. The New Tops - Volume 5, Number 1 - January 1965 - 48 pages
1. Cover - Walter Zaney Blaney and Joyce
1. Contents
2. Cover Portrait - Walter Zaney Blaney - by Dave Hoy
3. Magic on Today - Neil Foster
4. The Al Wheatley [Chop Chop] I Knew - Jay Marshall
5. Final Curtain
   • Edward M. Massey
6. The Collector's Page - photo - Cardini
7. Entre Nous - Dorny (Werner Dornfield)
8. Final Curtain
   • Milt Levy
8. Toots from the Calliope - L. E. Roba Collins
9. Fox Tales - Karrell Fox
9. Poet's Corner - Marie Dornfield
   • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ...

1. ... to Last Month's Photo Quiz
12. McAthy's Ventopics - George McAthy
    • Question and Answer Period - John A. Bogorae
13. Undercover Transfer Supreme - Tony Torino Kardyro
14. Mentalism & Things Psychic - Bob Nelson
15. Just for Us Young Guys - John Sherwood
    • Magician of the Month - Don Niemiec
16. Magic Nuts I Have Known - by One of Them
    • Gerald Lee
17. Oraclew - Stewart James
18. Fox Tales - Karrell Fox
    • Sour Note gag
    • Cold Cash gag
19. Fooling Around - Ren Fetzer
    • Birdtania
20. Peter Pan The Magic Man - Benjamin J. Kleinman
22. Sid Lorraine's Tip of the Month
    • Cane...

January 1963 - December 1963
Abbott's Magic Manufacturing Company
Recil Bordner, Publisher
Neil Foster Editor

597 pages

1. The New Tops - Volume 3, Number 1 - January 1963 - 44 pages
1. Cover - Miss America and James Steele
2. Routines & Ideas - Neil Foster
3. Poet's Corner - Marie Antoinette Dornfield
   • Happy New Year!
3. Tops Photo Quiz & Answer to Last Month's Photo Quiz
3. Contents
4. Cover Portrait - James Steele
5. Final Curtain
   • Ben Chavez - by Neil Foster
6. Subtle Problems You Will Do - John Braun & Stewart Judah
   • Judah Monte
8. It's a Mystery to Me - Clarke "The...

Paul presents seven powerful effects, explained in full, with many step-by-step photographs. These are powerful, yet easy-to-do, professional routines - complete with patter - and most of these effects are completely impromptu.

All seven effects are non-card effects.

The introduction is a six page treatise on performance, spectator management, various forms of misdirection, and the successful executions of some very important, yet troublesome sleights. Also learn how to passively and actively control your spectators. This is very important information!

Included in the introduction are...

January 1941 - December 1941
Abbott's Magic Novelty Company
Percy Abbott, Publisher and Editor
Howard Melson "Mel", Editor

638 pages

1. The "Tops" - Volume 6, Number 1 - January 1941 - 52 pages
3. Index - Contents (including advertisers)
4. Editorial - Mel
5. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
   • Questions and Answers
9. Jumbo Discovery - Bryce Chambers
10. Bingo - A New Clever Novelty Trick
10. re: J. C. Bisbee
11. Where Was I? - "Monk" Watson
12. The Card Trick Without a Deck - Allan Lambie
13. Sucker Die Box Gag
14. Chinese Lantern Trick - Otto Waldmann
15. The Stuck Card Trick
15. Bury Peter Rabbit
15. Swann Suggested...

1. ... - Frances Ireland Marshall
11. Sneaky Will - Stewart James
12. Rev. 'Bob' Olson's Italian Sojourn 1967
13. Twenty-Five Years Ago in "Tops"
    • Liquid Appear Idea - "Hen" Fetsch
13. Sid Lorraine's Tip of the Month
    • silk production tip - Joseph M. White
14. Kid Show Forum - Bruce Posgate
15. Gospel Magic - Rev. Robert E. Olson
    • Patter for "Arturo's Links"
17. Sand Frame Thought Picture - 'Monk' Watson
17. Gleanings from Keoki's Notebook - George Hanneman
    • Another 4-Ace (!)
18. Knowing the Ropes - Bert Douglas
19. Thoughtoform - Eddie Joseph
22. Oldie Revisited - Peter Warlock
23. The Magic...

1. ... Technique for Magicians"
13. Johnstone's Column - By George [Johnstone]
    • re: Sorcar
17. Duke's Crazy Page - Duke Stern
    • patter in rhyme for 'Give Away' card - Duke Stern
    • patter in rhyme for 'Give Away' card - Dr. F. Cheney
19. Mentalism & Things Psychic - Bob Nelson
20. Gospel Magic - Rev. Robert E. Olson
    • Dissolving Knot ala Jap Box
22. Duke Stern's Magic "Fun-Word Puzzle"
23. Conjuring with Cards - Nick Trost
    • Full-House Poker Prediction
24. Kid Show Forum - Bruce Posgate
26. The Thinking Rings - cartoon - Ed Eckl
27. Shapes - Peter Warlock
30. David Meets Goliath - Eddie Joseph ...

2) Above & Beyond - Another magician-fooler. This easy-to-do trick combines three classics of magic - Further Than That, Lie Detector, and a "Spelling Bee" and takes everyone on a fun adventure. The patter is so cleverly constructed and so funny that your spectators will die laughing. This effect is one of the finest closers you could ever ask for.

3) VOODOO Reversal of Fortune - In Openers...

• ... Red and Blue Back Color Change - Annemann
• With Sight Unseen - L. E. Duncanson
• The Solution of 'Something to Work On' - Charles W. Nyquist
• The Lie Detective - Stuart Robson
• A Question and the Answer - Annemann
• A Neat Publicity Trick - Nat Scherzer

• Jinx 6: Mar 1935
• comments - Annemann
• Impromptu Frame Ups - Annemann
• The Astral Shirt - Annemann
• The Card That Isn't! - Russell T. Wise
• Two Mindreading Publicity Effects - Annemann

• Jinx 7: Apr 1935
• comments - Annemann
  • Tip to Magicians
• The "ELM" Card Change - E. Leslie May
• The Question for the Month - Annemann
• A Practical...

January 1936 - December 1936
Abbott's Magic Novelty Company
Percy Abbott, Publisher and Editor

585 pages

1. The "Tops" - Volume 1, Number 1 - January 1936 - 36 pages
3. The Policy of this Magazine
4. Sid Lorraine's Chatter
5. Trading Center - announcement
8. Magicians Are The "Tops" - Alvin Richard Plough
10. We Remember - Lester Lake (Marvelo)
11. Our Nobel Prize For Today
    • Percy Abbott
12. Continual Production of Lighted Pipes - Lu-Brent
13. Why Not A Contest?
14. I'm Telling You - H. Adrian Smith
    • Snooping Around In Magic
15. Editorial - Percy Abbott
16. The Coin Cards - W. C. Oates
18. Tops and...