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Roger Woods

Roger WoodsDr Roger Woods is a lawyer, magician, musician, author, lecturer and publisher. He is a retired Solicitor and former Barrister at Law. He was a Senior Crown Prosecutor and a former Crown Advocate with the Crown Prosecution Service. He is an active Chairman of The Modern Mystic League (Blackburn & District Society of Magicians), which celebrated its 100th year as the fifth oldest magic club in the UK in February 2014. He has been President of the Society four times. He is also a Past President of the Northern Magic Circle (Frank Richmond Order), and a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (Order of Merlin Shield) and the Cavendish Knights of Close-Up Magic. He is an Associate...
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Chris Van Bern: The Busy 'B'

Roger Woods
Chris Van Bern: The Busy 'B' by Roger Woods

This is a biography of Chris Van Bern (1872? - 1950) christened The Busy 'B' by The Magician Monthly in 1911 because of his versatility as a variety performer. His presentations were original and he was something of a 'character'. He became a member of so many local magic clubs throughout the UK that it is believed his record has never been surpassed by anyone. He was Honorary Vice President, for example, of The Modern Mystic League (Blackburn & District Society of Magicians), and The Order of The Magi (Manchester). A generous man to all magicians he co-authored A Whirlwind of Wizadry with De...

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Josephine Langley Lady Ventriloquist: The story of Mrs Edward Howarth

Roger Woods & Maurice S. Howarth
Josephine Langley Lady Ventriloquist: The story of Mrs Edward Howarth by Roger Woods & Maurice S. Howarth

The fascinating true story of the Lancashire mill girl, Mrs Edward Howarth who became a music hall artiste as Josephine Langley, an accomplished ventriloquist. She was particularly popular during the First World War with her patriotic 'Soldier Act'. The family emigrated to America but returned to England after many adventures during the Prohibition era.

1st edition 2008, 1st digital edition 2013, 34 pages.

★★★★★ $12

Harry Houdini Legend and Legacy

Brian Lead & Roger Woods
Harry Houdini Legend and Legacy by Brian Lead & Roger Woods

This ebook draws on the contemporary and other accounts to examine the persona Houdini created, having been born one Ehrich Weiss in Hungary prior to immigrating to America as a young child. It recaptures the era of variety and some of the acts that were rivalling Houdini. It explores in detail Houdini's clash with Carl Mysto in Salford in 1904, which had Houdini taking the unprecedented step of exposing his rival's coffin escape on stage. It also tells the story of Jack Wilson, a blacksmith, who claimed to have beaten Houdini at his own game following his challenges to Houdini in Blackburn and Bolton...

★★★★★ $12

Houdini The Myth Maker

Brian Lead & Roger Woods
Houdini The Myth Maker by Brian Lead & Roger Woods

This ebook examines some of Houdini's escapades in Lancashire, England and explodes some of the myths that the world famous escapologist built up around himself. It draws on contemporary newspaper accounts and sources. Amongst other stories it relates closely the controversy surrounding Houdini's appearance at the Palace Theatre, Blackburn, England in October 1902 when he faced one of his severest challenges from William Hope Hodgson, who was to go on to be a writer of fantasy literature before his death in the First World War. Houdini, a master of showmanship and publicity, was able to exploit the ordeal...

★★★★ $12

Showmen or Charlatans? The stories of 'Dr' Walford Bodie and 'Sir' Alexander Cannon

Brian Lead & Roger Woods
Showmen or Charlatans? The stories of 'Dr' Walford Bodie and 'Sir' Alexander Cannon by Brian Lead & Roger Woods

The ebook tells the stories of 'Dr' Walford Bodie and 'Sir' Alexander Cannon both flamboyant magical characters of the last century. Walford Bodie was a magician-showman known to Houdini who sent him the actual electric chair from "Sing Sing" prison. Cannon was also an eccentric character suspected by MI5 of being a spy in World War II!

The cover features caricatures of Bodie and Cannon specially designed by magic graphic artist Donald Monk.

1st edition 2005, 1st digital edition 2013, 77 pages, 29 illustrations.

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Magic Magazine 1994

Stan Allen
Magic Magazine 1994 by Stan Allen...
  1. ...
    • Such A Deal!
      1. 1994 Convention Guide [April Issue]
      2. International Day OF Magic - Stan Allen
      3. Convention News
      4. Convention Calendar
  2. Inside Magic
    • In The News
    • Milestones
      • Lee Jacobs and Ramona Compton - married
      • Swan Cardini (1903-1994)
      • Roger Crabtree (1932-1993)
      • John J. Patry, Jr. - died
  3. Who's Where
    • Restaurants/Bars
    • Comedy Clubs
    • Cruising
    • Magic Nightclubs
    • Resorts
  4. If You Really Loved Me ...! - Rory Johnston & Stan Allen
  5. Cover Story - Gigs Ahoy? - John Fareed
    • My First Booking - Stan Allen
  6. Magic...
★★★★★ $5

Magicseen No. 23 (November 2008)

Mark Leveridge & Graham Hey & Phil Shaw
Magicseen No. 23 (November 2008) by Mark Leveridge & Graham Hey & Phil Shaw...
  1. ...
    • ... Lovins - effect
    • Miracles - The Magic of James Swain [Vol 1-4] - DVDs
    • Further Reflections - Tony Griffith - book
    • The Plot Thickens - Oliver Meech - book
    • A Magical Upbringing - Jane Barrows Mussey - book
    • Play-Time - Rodger Lovins - effect
    • Josephine Langley Lady Ventriloquist - Dr. Roger Woods & Maurice S. Howarth - book
    • The Tommy Pad - Thom Bleasdale - effect
    • E.S.Perfect, The Project DVD - Peter Nardi
    • The Pavilion Music Box - Martin Breese - effect
    • Stand Up, A Professional Guide To Comedy Magic - Ian Keable - book
    • Approaching Magic - David Regal - book
    • Identity - Daniel...
★★★★★ $3

Magigram Volume 4 (Sep 1971 - Aug 1972)

Supreme-Magic-Company
Magigram Volume 4 (Sep 1971 - Aug 1972) by Supreme-Magic-Company...
  1. ... Ravelle and Andree
  2. Double Decker - Sam Dalal
  3. Mail Box - correspondence
  4. advertisements

  1. Volume 4, Number 6, February, 1972, 80 unnumbered pages - The Murray Showcase
  2. advertisements
  3. photos from Supreme's Annual Dinner
  4. Let's Face It - editorial by Ken de Courcy
  5. Supreme - It Really Is! - Roger Woods
  6. Kennaugh Kalling - Alan Kennaugh on the Show Business Scene
  7. Ganson's Magic
    • Ken Miller's "Educated Scarf"
  8. Addition to Ken Miller's Educated Scarf - Lewis Ganson
  9. Laugh-Lines! - jokes
  10. Chinese Coin Mystery - Joe Riding
  11. Dove-Cote Compliment - testimonial
  12. Jon Wade in the Atlantic...

Brian Lead

Brian Lead... Secretary of the Northern Magic Circle and a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He has won awards for stage and close-up magic, originality and for the writing of articles, which have appeared in most of the major magic magazines. As well as collaborating on four books with Roger Woods, Brian has published works on Lafayette, Pepper’s Ghost and Lewis Carroll. He has lectured to magic societies throughout the country, including return visits to the British Ring of the IBM and the Magic Circle, and appeared several times on local TV and radio as well as contributing material to national television. A teacher by profession, Brian has coached many students in magic for...

Chris van Bern

Chris van Bern... February 1950)

Stage name of T.B. Byrne. Pro music-hall magician. Founding President of the Mahatma Magic Circle in Liverpool, 1915. Played St. George's Hall 1918, 1920, and 1921. Later switched to club magic act. His wife performed as "Iva Voyce". Biography is Chris Van Bern: The Busy 'B' by Roger Woods.

Wrote A Whirlwind of Wizardry (1919, 94pp, with De Vega).

★★★★★ $5

Magicseen No. 62 (May 2015)

Mark Leveridge & Graham Hey & Phil Shaw
Magicseen No. 62 (May 2015) by Mark Leveridge & Graham Hey & Phil Shaw...
  1. ...
  2. Competition
  3. Listings
  4. Back Issues
★★★★★ $25

Genii Volume 65 (2002)

Richard Kaufman
Genii Volume 65 (2002) by Richard Kaufman...
  1. ...
    • ...
    • Eugene Burger
    • John Carney
    • Bruce Cervon
    • John Cornelius
    • Paul Cummins
    • Daryl
    • Marc DeSouza
    • Dean Dill
    • Steve Draun
    • Bob Farmer
    • Aaron Fisher
    • Paul Gertner
    • Roberto Giobbi
    • William Goodwin
    • Paul Green
    • Wesley James
    • Mark Jenest
    • Richard Kaufman
    • John Kennedy
    • Roger Klause
    • Ray Kosby
    • Ken Krenzel
    • Harry Lorayne
    • John Lovick
    • Bill Malone
    • Eric Mead
    • John Mendoza
    • Stephen Minch
    • Joe Monti
    • Tom Mullica
    • Earl Nelson
    • Johnny Ace Palmer
    • Jim Patton
    • Jon Racherbaumer
    • David Regal
    • Barrie Richardson
    • David Solomon
    • Jim Swain
    • Michael Vincent
    • Roy Walton
    • Michael Weber ...
$25

Magic Magazine 2001

Stan Allen
Magic Magazine 2001 by Stan Allen...
  1. ...
    • ...
      • ... editor - book
      • Making Magic - Martin Lewis - video
      • Convention at the Capital 2000 - A-1 MagicalMedia - video
      • Ob-Ser-Vo - Eugene Burger - effect
      • Mark Wilson on Illusions Volume 1 - Mark Wilson - video
      • Jay Sankey's Non-Stop Magic Party - Jay Sankey - video
      • Whisper - Roger Klause - effect
      • Basic Coin Magic Violumes 1 and 2 - David Stone - two videos
  2. Cover - John Rogers' Traveling Magician - Bill Spencer
    • How the Statues Came to Life
    • Among the Proud Owners of "The Traveling Magician"
  3. Young Magicians' Dreams - Dan Cole
  4. Rob Allen & Carol:...
$4

New Tops Volume 30 (1990)

Gordon Miller
New Tops Volume 30 (1990) by Gordon Miller...
  1. ...
    • ... - Revised April 14, 1990
  2. Wacky Words with Answers - Ed Harris
  3. Magical Whirligig - Walt Hudson
  4. cartoon - Ed Harris
  5. Lost in the Forest - John Sherwood
  6. Clowning with Dune Buggy [Col. Jim Russell]
  7. Subject: Illusions - David Seebach
  8. This Business of Magic - Thomas Zoss
    • Magic in the Woods - or - Something from Nothing
    • A Contest For You
  9. Quadrama - Phil Goldstein
  10. cartoon - The Costumer - Philip Morris & David Lady
  11. Counter Intelligence - reviews
    • Monstrum! _ Tony "Doc" Shiels
    • Comedy "Razor's Edge" Card Trick - Mike Bornstein
    • Comedy Tape Measure Watch - Mike Bornstein
    • 1 + 1 = 4 Bill Trick - Mike Bornstein
    • Magic Works - list
    • Ultimate Three Card Monte - Michael Skinner
    • Brian Dube - juggling equipment
    • The Life and Times of Augustus Rapp - reprint
    • Lee Jacobs' Book Catalog Supplement ...
$25

Genii Volume 10 (Sep 1945 - Aug 1946)

William W. Larsen
Genii Volume 10 (Sep 1945 - Aug 1946) by William W. Larsen...
  1. ... - Walter Price
  2. Two Selected Cards on Two Selected Carrots - Loring Campbell
  3. Did You Know That - Maury Kains
  4. Cigarettes...! - Irvin Turvey
  5. On the Land - On the Sea - In the Air - Magicians in the Service
    • With a Magician in Germany - Wm. G. Strickland (Marius)
  6. Scene Around New York - Roger Barkann
  7. Magigals Page - Geraldine Larsen
    • Chicago Assembly No. 9
    • Magical Musings
      • New Assembly in Dallas, Texas
      • Los Angeles Magigals
      • Magigals Parent Assembly Magigals
  8. Why I Have Written My Trilogy on Magic - Dariel Fitzkee
  9. McDonald Birch - biographical...
$25

Magic Magazine 1996

Stan Allen
Magic Magazine 1996 by Stan Allen

Volume 5, Number 5 - Volume 6 Number 4
January 1996 - December 1996
Stan Allen & Associates
Stan Allen, Editor

1259 pages (1 double page)

  1. Magic - Volume 5, Number 5 - January 1996 - 104 pages
  2. Cover - The Blue Room
  3. Contents
  4. From the Editor - Stan Allen
    • Here's Mine
  5. About The...
$4

Stanyon's Magic Magazine Volume 10 (Oct 1909 - Sep 1910)

Ellis Stanyon
Stanyon's Magic Magazine Volume 10 (Oct 1909 - Sep 1910) by Ellis Stanyon

October 1909 - September 1910

96 pages

  1. Magic - Volume X, Number 1 - October 1909 - 8 pages
  2. Original Lessons in Magic - Ellis Stanyon
    • Illusion "Beau Brocade"
    • The "Visible" Card Frame
  3. Advertisement
  4. Magic - announcements and offers
  5. Editorial
  6. Explanatory Programmes
    • Clempert,...