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Vol. 4, No. 4, September 2008; 68 pages.

Cover: Marvin Berglas

7. Welcome – editor’s letter
8. Letters
9. News
10. John Lenahan – Around the World via the Action Banana! - interview
16. Paul Stone’s Big Plan! – MagiCares - interview
19. News
22. Marc Oberon, Storms The USA! – article about his winning the IBM SAM People’s Choice Close-Up Champion Award
23. News
26. It’s In The Bag, A Look At The Classic Egg Bag – Mark Leveridge
28. Egg Bag Reviews
    • The Santa Hat Egg Bag – Sean Taylor
    • The Zipper Egg Bag - Uday
    • The Malini Egg Bag DVD – Bob White
    • The Malini Egg Bag – practical-magic.com ...

Tips and tricks for the professional and aspiring restaurant magician.

PART ONE - ESSAYS

• Tips on Tips
• The First Ten Seconds
• Working the Room
• Problem Patrons
• Choosing Material
• Choosing a Restaurant
• Getting an Audition
• Winning the Audition
• Developing a Following
• Dealing With Other Magicians
• Changing Performance Modes
• Keeping It Simple

• Transmutation - Jim Sisti
• Signature Transpo - Tom Ladshaw
• Forget Me Not - David Acer
• The Happy Birthday Card Trick - Al The Only
• The Two-Card Trick - Bert Allerton
• The Flushing Joker - Chris Hurlbert
• Torn - Tabman / Tom Mullica

1st edition 2014,...

This is a compilation of volumes 6-10, issues 31 - 60.

This is a compilation of volumes 1-5, issues 1 - 30.

• Serious Bizness - Injecting Comedy Into Your Performance by Andrew J. Pinard
• The Acer File: Changes
• Reviews
  • "Special Delivery" by David Regal
  • "Metal Bending: The Real Work" by Patrik Kuffs
  • "Technicolour Cheek" by R. Paul Wilson
  • "Stabtastic" by R. Paul Wilson
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings

• Working the Leno Line by Lary Crews
• The Acer File: Plop by Richard Sanders
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Reviews
  • "Bounce Across" by Daryl
  • "Dollarama" by Bob King
  • "The Okito Voodoo Doll"
  • "Stir Fry" by John Kennedy
  • "3 Fly III" by Daryl
• Rose and Crown Double Sandwich by Jon Armstrong
• Gregory's Greetings by Gregory Wilson
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard

• Burning Out by Jim Sisti
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• The Acer File: I Hear Voices by John Talbot
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• An Easy Opener for Adults by Peter Mennie
• Match Miracle by Peter Mennie
• Walk-Around Copper/Silver by Joseph F. Noll
• Chicago Opener Variation by Joseph Otto
• Reviews
  • "Zen and the Art of Stand-Up Comedy" by Jay Sankey
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• Gregory's Greetings by Gregory Wilson

• The Winning Approach by Tim Spinosa
• Show Me The Money by Tim Spinosa
• Sponge Ball Routine by Tim Spinosa
• Gregory's Greetings by Gregory Wilson
• The Acer File: Hofzinser's Delusion
• 1998 Magic Menu Awards

• The One and Only by Chris Hampton
• Soul Survivor by Chris Hampton
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Seven Hearts by Chris Hampton
• A Few Words About Deck Management by Chris Hampton
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss

• Professionalism by Kirk Charles
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Reviews
  • "The Golden Shells" by Whit Haydn and Chef Anton
  • "Very, Very Close 1-3" and "Too Close!" by Michael Close
  • "Three Pieces of Silver" by Rune Klan
• The Business Card and Rubber Band Trick by Kirk Charles
• The Cat's Card Trick by Kirk Charles
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• The Acer File: Ripped Torn by L'il John
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• Ask The Only by Al The Only

This is a compilation of issues 49 - 54.

• Professionalism by Kirk Charles
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Reviews
  • "The Golden Shells" by Whit Haydn and Chef Anton
  • "Very, Very Close 1-3" and "Too Close!" by Michael Close
  • "Three Pieces of Silver" by Rune Klan
• The Business Card and Rubber Band Trick by Kirk Charles
• The Cat's Card Trick by Kirk Charles
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• The Acer File: Ripped Torn by L'il John
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• Ask The Only by Al The Only

• The One and Only by Chris Hampton
• Soul...

• A Big Tip by Gregory Wilson
• Off Base by Gregory Wilson
• Card Through Table by Gregory Wilson
• Credit Card Through Table by Gregory Wilson
• Kissing Up by Gregory Wilson
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning

• A Safe Bet by Joshua Jay
• Biographical Sketch - Joshua Jay
• The Acer File: A Light Touch by John Talbot
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• Reviews
  • "Gaetan Bloom's Flying Ring" by Vernet
  • "Original Thought Transmitter" by John Cornelius
  • "Buffaloe'd - The Magic of Jim Buffaloe" by Jim Buffaloe
  • "Don Alan's Magic Ranch" by Don Alan
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• A Preposterous Paper Clip Problem by Joshua Jay
• Behind the Scenes Transpo by Joshua Jay
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• Character Development for the Restaurant Performer by Terry Parrett
• The Acer File: The Bill in Cigarette by Carl Cloutier
• Mental Kombat by Terry Parrett
• Founding Fathers by Terry Parrett
• ESP-TV by Terry Parrett
• Reviews
  • "Celebrity Autographs" by Terry LaGerould
  • "Light Illusions Lapel Pin" by Bright Magic
  • "Acting for Magicians" by Richard L. Tenace
  • "Miracles While-U-Wait!" by Mark Jenest
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning

• The Exposure Problem by Jim Sisti
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• Reviews
  • "Doc Eason's Bar Magic 1-3" by Doc Eason
• 1997 Magic Menu Awards
• Ring Flite Revisited by Stan Jacobson
• Bicycle Box Built For Two by Danny Archer
• Marked Bill in the Purse by George Schindler
• The Acer File by David Acer
• In the Trenches with Paul Green

• A Gift From Me to You by Paul Green
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• Reviews
  • "Super Showdown" by Nick Trost
  • "Switch-A-Roo" by Russell Niedzwiecki
  • "...From A Shuffled Deck In Use... 1-2" by Paul Cummins
• The Magic of Paul Green
• Mission Impossible by Paul Green
• The Pygmy Paddle by Paul Green
• The Odds are With Me by Paul Green
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• In the Trenches with Paul Green

• An Inner-View (Interview) with Jim Ryan by Tom Mullica
• Jim Ryan a Biographical Sketch by Jim Sisti
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• Reviews
  • "Easy to Master Card Miracles 4-6" by Michael Ammar
• The Magic of Jim Ryan by Phil Willmarth
• Almost Impromptu Solid Ghost by Jim Ryan
• The Broken and Restored Match by Jim Ryan
• Cathy's Screwy Finger Bit by Jim Ryan
• Good Night, George by Jim Ryan
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

This is a compilation of issues 43 - 48.

• An Inner-View (Interview) with Jim Ryan by Tom Mullica
• Jim Ryan a Biographical Sketch by Jim Sisti
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• Reviews
  • "Easy to Master Card Miracles 4-6" by Michael Ammar
• The Magic of Jim Ryan by Phil Willmarth
• Almost Impromptu Solid Ghost by Jim Ryan
• The Broken and Restored Match by Jim Ryan
• Cathy's Screwy Finger Bit by Jim Ryan
• Good Night, George by Jim Ryan
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• A Gift From Me to You by Paul Green
• The Financial...

• Worker or Worrier? by Eric Henning
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• Reviews
  • "The Expert Card to Wallet" by Randy Wakeman
  • "Magicard" by Mark Jenest
  • "The Amazing Miniature Card Sticker Book" by Jeff Brown
  • "Close-Up Magic for the Dinner Table and Bar" by Dennis Barlotta
  • "The Art of Hopping Tables" by Mark Leveridge
• Ultimate Multiplying Rabbits by Eddie Ace
• The Braille Trick by Jean-Frederic Blain
• Sealed Deck Rising Card by Cliff Cowling
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• On the Lovell - An Interview with "The Head Lemming" by David Acer
• Business Card Giveaway by Simon Lovell
• Sebastian - The Mind-Reading Chicken by Simon Lovell
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• My Turn by Jim Sisti
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• Michael Skinner - A Friend and Much More by Roger Klause
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• Reviews
  • "Three Ropes and a Baby" by Richard Sanders
  • "Mystery Box" by John Kennedy
  • "The Art of Astonishment 1-3" by Paul Harris
  • "The Video Encyclopedia of Card Sleights 7-8" by Daryl
• Torn and Restored Soda Straw Wrapper by Michael Skinner
• The Trash Compactor by Michael Skinner
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• Mentalism Up-Close by Mark Strivings
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• My Turn by Jim Sisti
• Reviews
  • "Ultimate Brainwave" by Bob Solari
  • "Dishonest Abe" by Gregory Wilson
  • "Workers 5" by Michael Close
  • "The Restaurant Worker's Handbook" by Jim Pace and Jerry MacGregor
• 1996 Magic Menu Awards
• Thirty-Seven by Mark Strivings
• 50-50-50 Chance by Mark Strivings
• ESP in my Pocket by Mark Strivings
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• Venue by Michael Close
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• My Turn by Jim Sisti
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Reviews
  • "The Web" by Jim Pace
  • "Warm Fuzzies Up Close" by Mark Strivings
  • "Twisting History" by Larry Moss
  • "The Video Encyclopedia of Card Sleights 4-6" by Daryl
• The MC Spread Double Lift by Michael Close
• Out of U and Me by Michael Close
• The Faro Shuffle by Michael Close
• Let's Pretend by Michael Close
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• Our First All-Trick Issue by Jim Sisti
• Four Ace Me Not by Richard Sanders
• The Card Warp Get-Ready by David Acer
• A Match by Any Other Name... by Jay Sankey
• Brilliant! by Brian Glow
• Intangibill by David Acer
• Vicious Circle by Phil Matlin