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The Sphinx Volume 29 (Mar 1930 - Feb 1931) by John Mulholland
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VOLUME 29

NO. 1: MARCH 1930
Clayton William Rosencrance.5
Second Annual S.A.M. National Conference.5
M.U.M. Edited by John Mulholland.6
- Society of American Magicians (Parent Assembly). By Richard Van Dien.6
- Parent Assembly's Big Show.7
- High Honor for Dr. Prince.10
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Leland C. Wyman.10
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18.11
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Doc. Endlich.11
- Central City Assembly No. 14. By E. R. Hall.11
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest.11
- Doings From Cleveland No. 10. By G. V. Holland.12
- Gossip and Gimmick. By John Mulholland.12
- Chats. By Kolar: Chicago Assembly No. 3.13
- New Haven Assembly No. 15. By "Knappy".14
Squawks. By William Frazee.15
Magic Around New York City. By Max Holden.15
Dr. Tarbell's Column. By Harlan Tarbell.16
News Notes From New York.17
The Conjurers' Club. By A. Israelson.17
Cincinnati Magicians' Club. By E. D. Dodson.17
Magical Items From Oakland, California. By Lewis A. Miller.18
Cardini Entertained by Providence Magicians. By Billy Dexter.18
Notes From Newark.18
A Good Show at Montreal. By Joseph Ovette.19
A Rhode Island Magical Party. By H. Adrian Smith.19
The Marble Divination. By Stewart James.19
Pages From the Life of a Magician. By Harry Rouclere: About Spiritualism.20
Concerning Mentalists. By Robert A. Nelson.21
Second Annual Entertainment of Atlanta Society Magicians.22
A Symposium. Conducted by Leo Rullman.23
Magicgrams. By Dorny.23
British Magical Society. By J. C. Frisby.24
A Match.24
Magical Varieties. By Haenchen: "Tearable" Magic.25
Society of Osiris Magicians. By Thos. C. Worthington, III.25
Have a Heart. By Dave Bell.25
Editorial.26
Sensational Vanish of a Glass Bowl Brimful of Water. By W. Barklay.26
The L. W. Mysteries. By T. Page Wright and William Larsen.27
- Ramblings in Rope.27
- Vinculum.27
- Number, Please?27
- The Great Divide.28
- The Clothes Line.28
- A Gloved Deception.28
- The Tug O' War.28
- The Lost Chord.29
- Marking the Center.29
- The Knotted Loop.29
- The Smoked String.29
- Chased.30
- The Double Restoration.30
A Dice Mystery. By John Booth.30
Magic Department. By Baffles.31
- Oracle of Delphi. By H. Savage.31
- "A New Card Discovery". By Morris Bernstein.31
- Spirit Rings A La Slade. By H. Savage.31
- "Ricardo's Astral Card". By Ricardo.32
- Ultracage Production. By Dunlan.32
- "Vanishing Wand and Hanky Combination. By Joseph Ruffini.32
- Two Card Effects. By Forest Chesbro.33
- Strings and Spools. By Grant Stuart.33
- Hand Servante. By Clayton Rosencrance.33
- "Billiard Ball for the Backhand Palm". By Everett Murphy.33
Unique Slate Test. By Stewart James.35
Australian Magicians' Association. By Charles Wicks.34

NO. 2: APRIL 1930
Greta Annemann. By Al Baker.53
M.U.M. Edited by John Mulholland.54
- The Society of American Magicians (Parent Assembly). By Richard Van Dien.54
- Ladies' Night Entertainment of the Parent Assembly.55
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Kolar.56
- Assembly No. 5. Detroit, Mich. By C. Elliott Smith.57
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Leland C. Wyman.57
- New Haven Magic Society, Assembly No. 15. By Knappy.58
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By R. P. Aurouze.58
- Doings From Cleveland No. 10. By G. V. Holland.58
- Gossip and Gimmick. By John Mulholland.58
- New Haven Magic Society, Assembly No. 15. By George Morrow.59
News From the Oakland Magic Circle, Oakland, California. By Lewis A. Miller.60
British Magical Society.60
Chats. By Kolar.60
New York News. By Max Holden.61
Dr. Tarbell's Column. By Harlan Tarbell.62
Squawks. By William Frazee.63
Notes From Newark. John Jupa, Jr.63
Reception to Foreign Magicians.64
News Notes for The Sphinx.64
Haverhill News. By John A. Haley.65
Colorado Conjurers' Club. By Wallace Anderson.65
Magical Varieties. By Haenchen: A Selective Handkerchief Vanish.65
Thimble for Cigarette - and a New Exchange. By Morris Bernstein.66
Concerning Mentalists. By Robert A. Nelson.66
The Magic Show of D. W. Dew. By Wally Anderson.67
The Knights of Magic. By A. T. Hyde.67
Henry Haldane Effects. Haldane Bowl Production; Jumping Checkers; Spirit Hands.67
Editorial.68
The Siamese Aces. By T. Watson Baker.69
Three U. F. Grant Tricks. A Radio Trick; A Mind-Reading Trick; Stop! Look!! Listen!!!69
Pages From the Life of a Magician. By Harry Rouclere: Originality70
Society of Osiris Magicians.71
Publications in Review. By Milton A. Bridges: Tricks you should know, by Will Goldston; The Thistle, January 1930; Jumbo Card Manipulation, by Dariel Fitzkee; The Magic Circular, Vol. 24, No. 271; Rising Card Routine, by John Patterson.71
The L. W. Mysteries. By T. Page Wright and William Larsen.72
- Magician's Tables.72
The Ultra in Card Reversals. By Nelson C. Hahne.74
Psychic Department. By Hewitt.75
- Mental-ize. By Hewitt.75
- The Want Ad Test. By Hewitt.75
- A Code for Cards. By Hewitt.75
- The Spirit Speaks. By Forest Chesbro.76
- Papers of the Orient. By J. G. Thompson, Jr.76
- Papers of the Orient. Improvement 5 and 6. By Gerald L. Kaufman.76
- Papers of the Orient. By John Booth.76
British Magical Society.77
News Notes.77
A Letter From Holland. By F. Verwey.77
New Lamps for Old! By Richard Crisp.77
Ruler of Ribbons. By Baffles.78
Spot Lights From Hartford, Conn. By Clarence T. Hubbard.78
Mystifying Five Card Problem.By Steward James.79
Magic Department. Edited by Baffles.81
- Bull, Leave it or Not. By C. R. Brush.81
- Two Effects With Dollar Bills. By Somerset R. Waters.81
- The Dollar Life Saver Mystery. By John Booth.81
- Seymour's Burnt Bill Effect. By Seymour Davis.82
- Ervin's Dollar Bill and Cigarette Trick. By Dr. E. G. Ervin.83
- How to Make Money with Magic. By Barkann Rosinoff.83
- H. Savage: Originality; Tragedy; A Coincidence; A Change; Acutbillotrix; Hereisanothercutbillotrix;Ascotchbillotrix.83
- Coin Thru Handkerchief. By Fred M. Hammel.84
- No Apparatus, Bare Hand Production of a Silk From the Air. By R. L. Cardinell.85
- Old Stuff. By Grant Stuart.85
- Leedy's Kard Kaskade.85
- Aerial Coin Transportation. By Clarence W. Hodge.85

NO. 3: MAY 1930
In Memoriam Dr. A. M. Wilson.101
M.U.M. Edited by John Mulholland.103
- The Society of American Magicians (Parent Assembly) By R. Van Dien.103
- Parent Assembly Meeting Show. By Meyenberg.103
- Ladies' Night, Parent Assembly. By Francis W. Clinton.104
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Kolar.105
- Philadelphia Magicians Honor Wobensmith.105
- Assembly No. 5 Detroit. By C. Elliott Smith.106
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Leland C. Wyman.106
- Doings From Cleveland No. 10. By G. V. Holland.107
- New Haven Magic Society No. 15. By Knappy.107
- Pittsburgh Association of Magicians No. 18. By Roy P. Aurouze.108
- World-Wide Membership.108
- Toy Magic Boxes. By I. I. Altman.109
- Gossip and Gimmick. By John Mulholland.109
Notes From Newark. By John Jupa.109
News Items From In and Around Oakland, California. By Lewis A. Miller.110
New York News. By Max Holden.110
News From Pittsfield, Mass. By U. F. Grant.111
Notes From Cincinnati.111
Ralston Hitting the White Tops.111
Magician Benefactor.111
Editorial.112
25 Years Ago this Month.113
Magical Varieties. By Haenchen: Prohibition Illustrated.113
Experiences of W. G. Floyd.114
Chats. By Kolar.115
Dr. Tarbell's Column. By Harlan Tarbell.115
Seven Times and Out.116
Magical English. By June Barrows Mussey.117
The Knights of Magic. By A. T. Hyde.117
Pages From the Life of a Magician. By Harry Rouclere: Newspaper Advertising.118
The Ethics of an Art. By David Prince.119
Some Shows I Have Never Seen. By T. Page Wright.120
Concerning Mentalists. By Robert A. Nelson.121
New Color Divination. By Martin Gardner.121
Society of Osiris Magicians. By Thomas C. Worthington, III.121
Slave Bangle. By C. E. Brooles.122
Number Forcing and The Four Ace Routine. By Grant Stuart.122
Publications in Review. By Milton A. Bridges: "The Magician", Vol. 26, No. 3; The Magic Circular, Vol. 24, No. 275; Super Magical Miracles, by John Booth.123
Symposium of Best Books. By Leo Rullman.123
Science and Magic.124
Squawks. By William Frazee.124
Magic Department. By Baffles.125
- A Few Wrinkles. By Edwin L. Burchell.125
- A Bit of Reflection. By Jay Eeh.125
- Novel Card Location. By Rolando (Kenneth Kline).125
- Impromptu Rising Card. By Hugh Bradner.126
- Simon Says Thumbs Off. By Kendall R. Jones.126
- Funny Munny. By Carl A. Gray.126
- A "Pass" Wrinkle. By Seymour Davis.126
- Seymour's Gruesome Vanish. By Seymour Davis.126
- Slicker Sleight.126
- A Few Ideas on Production. By A. Robinson.129
- Some Ideas. By Edwin L. Burchell.129
- New Cut and Restored Rope. By Cyril Endfield.129
- Heaven and Earth. By Gaius A. Bennett.129
- An Easy Card Detection.130
- Rosencrance Realization.130
- Special Wind-Up.130
The Spelling Trick Effect. By A. G. Kaderli.130
Hints on Forcing.134
Booth's Dice Divination Mystery. By John Booth.134
Coincidence. By E. F. Impey.134
Howcan I Doit? By Richard A. Miller.136
The Clubs of Magic. By Clement De Lion.136
Cassadaga Propaganda. From Collection of the late C. J. Burlingame.136
A Difference of Opinion. By Dr. Leo M. Levi.138
The Mechanical Dime and Penny. By C. L. Holland.138

NO. 4: JUNE 1930
Wisdom and Wizardry. By Al Baker.149
The Devil's Paint Box.150
Three More U. F. Grant Tricks. Cigarette and Spirit Photo; Grant's Automat Addition; Dr. Fu Manchu Outdone.150
A Cigarette Vanish. By Al Topel.150
Skill and Repetition. By Everett Murphy.151
An Upside Down Card. By Ralph B. Dort.151
"Ambitious Cards". By Everett Murphy.151
Helpful Advice on Patter. By James C. Wobensmith.152
- A Conjuror Must Be An Actor.152
- Bad Grammar Fatal.153
- Simplicity a Virtue.153
Pages From the Life of a Magician. By Harry Rouclere: One Night Stands - Barnstorming.154
Around the World of Magic.155
- Squawks. By William Frazee.155
- What Do You Give Your Audience? By Seymour Davis.156
- Magic In New York And Around. By Max Holden.156
- Chicago Thrills of 1930. By Fred T. Singleton.158
- Dr. Tarbell's Column. By Harlan Tarbell.158
- News. By U. F. Grant.159
- Pittsburg News. By Ray C. Hayden.159
- Magician Raises $25,000,000.160
- Hardeen, Jr., Graduates.160
- Magician Wins Prize.160
- Variety of Interests.160
- Oursler's New Subject.160
- Ernst Talks on Houdini.160
- New Escape Book on Way.160
- Cannell, Vice-President Magicians' Club, Is Visitor.160
- New Yorkers Witness Tahraism.161
- Josh Mayer.161
Why Do You Do Magic? By J. B. Mussey.161
Our Literature. By Clement de Lion.162
Could Not Surprise Farmer.163
Current Magic. By Baffles.164
- Another Card Change. By Morris Bernstein.164
- The Subsidiary Card Effect. By Morris Bernstein.164
- Prognostication. By Gerald Kesky.164
- Prediction. By Gerald Kesky.164
- A Joker. By Gerald Kesky.165
- The Same Number. By Gerald Kesky.165
- A Good Card Location. By Gerald Kesky.165
- The Pointers. By Gerald Kesky.165
- A Good Card Force. By Gerald Kesky.166
- The Card in the Case. By Gerald Kesky.166
- Card Experiment No. 2. By John Keller.166
- Card Experiment No. 3. By John Keller.166
- Production Flashlight. By A. Kagone.166
- More Margin. By H. Savage.166
- Crazy Spook Stuff. By Lu Brent.167
Publications in Review. By Milton A. Bridges: Chemical Magic, by John D. Lippy, Jr.; The Magazine of Magic, Vol. 1, No. 1; The Magic Circular, Vol. 24, No. 276; Wilford Hutchinson's Conjurer's Chronicle, Vol. 12, No. 1; The Magician, Vol. 26, No. 6; The Magic Wand, Vol. 19, No. 146.168
Symposium of Best Books. By Leo Rullman.168
Concerning Mentalists. By Robert A. Nelson.169
A New Magic Club for Boys.169
M.U.M. Edited by Leo Rullman.170
- He's A New Boy - Give Him A Chance. By Leo Rullman.170
- An Open Letter From The National President. By James C. Wobensmith.170
- Our New Vice-President Comments on the Chicago Conference. By Eugene Laurant.170
- Registered at the Chicago Conference.171
- The Annual S.A.M. Conference. Reported by Kolar.171
- Annual Banquet of the Parent Assembly.173
- The Society of American Magicians (Parent Assembly). By R. Van Dien.174
- Parent Assembly Meeting Show. By Meyenberg.175
- The Parent Assembly Building Fund.175
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Dariel Fitzkee.176
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Doc Endlich.176
- Detroit Assembly No. 5. By C. Elliot Smith.176
- New Haven Magic Society.177
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Kolar.177
- Doings From Cleveland No. 10. By G. V. Holland.178
- Notes And News of Assembly No. 18. By R. P. Aurouze.178
Meeting of the Los Angeles Society of Magicians. By Arthur Valli.179
Cincinnati Magicians' Club.179
From the Minutes of the Magic Circle. By Dr. Albert Miller Wilson.179
Columbia University's Magicians.179
Editorial.180
In Memoriam - Dr. Albert M. Wilson.181
Baker's Billiard Ball Acquitment. By T. Watson Baker.181
Told to the Sphinx.182
Robert A. Nelson. By S. W. Reilly.182
The Knights of Magic.183
International Brotherhood of Magicians. By Leslie P. Guest.183
Society of Osiris Magicians. By Thomas C. Worthington.183
Wierd Wielders of the Wand. By Leslie P. Guest.184
Gray Matter - And What Have You? By Birch, The Magician.185

NO. 5: JULY 1930
Three More U. F. Grant Tricks. By U. F. Grant: The Spirit Detective; A New Card And Orange Trick; The Magic Tailor.197
More Tricks and Wisdom. By Al Baker.198
Delusions of Illusion. By Chas. J. Carter.199
To the Point. By Arnold Belais.200
A Five-Foot Shelf of Magic. By Leo Rullman.201
Pages From the Life of a Magician. By Harry Rouclere.: Juggling.202
Jim Speke Takes His Magic at Home. By Fred T. Singleton.203
Around the World of Magic.205
- At the Conventions and Other Places. By T. Nelson Downs.205
- Laurant Meets Old Show Friend. By Eugene Laurant.206
- Shirk's New Picture.206
- Squawks. By William Frazee.207
- He Also Understands Yachts.207
- Magic Around New York. By Max Holden.208
- German Magic - Bavaria. By J. B. Mussey.209
- Some Letters from Bob Sherman.210
- Chats. By Kolar.211
- News From Pittsfield Mass. By U. F. Grant.211
- Testimonial to Foster Lardner.212
- Vice President Cannell Honored.212
Current Magic. By Baffles.213
- Card Effect No. 4. By John Harry Kellar.213
- Television. By H. Ed Percival.213
- A Letter. By Reggie Ritz.213
- Mysterious Wine Glass. By Dan De Cicco.213
- Get A Load Of This. By O. W. M.214
- Only A Rose. By Howard Savage.214
- New Ring on String. By Martin Gardner.214
- Card Effect No. 5. By Harry Kellar.215
- "Card Through The Hanky" With Jumbo Cards!! By Dan De Cicco.215
- Production of Silks. By Grant Stuart.215
- Easy Any Card Rises. By Harry E. A. Percival.215
Meditations. By Larsen and Wright.216
What Makes Magic So Popular? By Birch, The Magician.217
Bridges' Reviews. By Milton A. Bridges: Linking Ring Manipulation, by Dariel Fitzkee; Edward Bagshawe's Magical Journal, Vol. 3, No. 6; The Thistle; The Magie, Vol. 13, No. 6; The Linking Ring, Vol. 10, No. 4.217
New Twists. By Harlan Tarbell.218
Concerning Mentalists. By Robert A. Nelson.219
Novel Coin Effect. By Orville Wayne Meyer.220
M.U.M. Edited by Leo Rullman.221
- Our Building Fund - Why?221
- Educational Program at S.A.M. Convention. By Johnny Jones.221
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Dariel Fitzkee.222
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Doc Endlich.222
- Notes and News from Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18.223
- Detroit Assembly No. 5. By C. Elliott Smith.223
- Doings From Cleveland No. 10. By G. V. Holland.223
The Cagey Conjuror. By H. Savage.224
The John Nevil Maskelyne Memorial Fund.224
Seven Times Mayor.224
New M.U.M Editor.225
I Thought Of Ace Of Clubs.225
Long Tack Sam Back.225
Allen Also Writer.225
Brand New Magician.225
S.A.M. Gets Write-Up.225
Doyle Expected Death.225
Cincinnati Boy Magicians. By Thomas Hagan.225
Oursler's New Book.225
Editorial.226
Reminiscences.227
The Independent Order of Knights of Magic. By A. T. Hyde.228
Cincinnati Magicians Club.228
Society of Osiris Magicians. By Thomas C. Worthington, III.229

NO. 6: AUGUST 1930
The Imaginary Rubber Band. By Nate Leipzig.235
More Wisdom and Tricks. By Al Baker.236
Finishes Three and a Half Year Tour.236
Hook Used on Exposers. Hiram S. Brown.237
Two Color Changes. By Andrew L. Carmier.237
Brander Matthews' Will.237
Printing the Charm. By Will Blythe.238
Another Number Slate Method. By Nelson C. Hahne.239
Three More U. F. Grant Tricks. The Radio Clocks; Grant's Spell Down; The Vanishing and Reappearing Lady.239
A Revision of Prediction. By Gerald L. Kaufman.240
The Best Pocket Tricks of Martin Gardner.240
The Protection of Magical Ideas. The First of a Series of Articles Describing the Legal Safeguards Which May Be Called to Aid the Magicians. By James C. Wobensmith.241
Pages From the Life of a Magician. By Harry Rouclere: Black Art.242
Wando. By Somerset R. Waters, Jr.243
Cooking Up a Cook Show.243
A Few Wrinkles For Your Act. By Everett Murphy.243
New Twists. By Harlan Tarbell.244
Around the World of Magic.245
- Squawks. By William Frazee.245
- German Magic - II By J. B. Mussey: Munich - Stuttgart - Vienna.246
- A Five-Year Contract.246
- Society of Osiris Magicians. By Thomas C. Worthington, III.247
- Atlanta Society of Magicians. By A. G. DeVaughn.247
- Scraps From Scotland. By James B. Findlay.247
- Magicians' Picnic Great Success. By S. S. Henry.248
- Chats. By Kolar.248
- Magic Around New York. By Max Holden.249
- Fred Keating Starred.251
- Miss Mann Marries.251
- Paris and Berlin Magic. By Bob Sherman.251
- Wilton Authorized Agent.253
- Ushers Sensation in Blighty.253
- Seagoing Tricksters.253
- News From Providence, R.I. By Everett Murphy.253
- Spilling the Beans on Boston. By Charles J. Rideout.253
New Card Routine. By David Price.250
Personality - Group and Individual. By McDonald Birch.254
Care of Rabbits. By W. Howard Allen.254
Current Magic. By Baffles.255
- How Can I Do It? By Edward Quinn.255
- Fountain Pen Divination or Baffling Vision. By Martin Gardner.255
- Card Effect No. 6. By Harry Keller.255
- Coin Move.255
- Sucker Card (Sand) Frame. By Peter Roennau.255
- Improved Tens Miracle Trick. By Dr. Holston.256
- A Sonnet or Two. By William Shakespearini.256
Is This a Trick?256
They Went Abroad.256
Concerning Mentalists. By Robert A. Nelson.256
A New Birth for Old Glory. By Barkaan Rosinoff.257
Rings and Magic. By Charles B. Harris.257
Magical Beliefs and Absurdities. By Page Wright and William Larsen.258
M.U.M. Edited by Leo Rullman.259
- Cogitations. By Jas. C. Wobensmith.259
- S.A.M. Carnival Prize Contest. By Jack Hazelhurst.259
- Our Building Fund.260
- A Word of Appreciation from Chris Charlton.260
- Chris Charlton is Returning to these Shores.260
- An S.A.M. Member is Touring the Continent.260
- Meeting of the Parent Assembly.260
- Parent Assembly Meeting Show. By William Meyenberg.261
- Parent Assembly Meeting.261
- Can You Help Us Locate These Members?261
- "Atchison Always Wins"262
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Dariel Fitzkee.262
- Detroit Assembly No. 5. By C. Elliott Smith.262
- New Haven Magic Society New Haven News. By Knappy.262
- Doings from Cleveland No. 10. By G. V. Holland.263
- Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Joseph S. Schreck.263
- Unnecessary Exposing. By Eugene Laurant.263
Editorial.264
25 Years Ago.265
Told to the Sphinx.266
Just A Few Hints. By Oscar S. Teale.266

NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1930
The Universal Pull. By Clement de Leon.271
More Tricks and Wisdom. By Al Baker.272
Another Magic Paper.272
Card Spelling De Luxe. By George G. Kaplan.272
Studying Police Methods.272
Little Journeys Into the Lives of Big Magicians. By William J. Hilliar.273
Three More U. F. Grant Tricks. Confetti; The Magic Card Man; Grant's Blindfold Cigarette Mystery.273
Patter for Poetic Prestidigitation. By Barkaan Rosinoff.274
An Original Effect. By Jack McMillen and Judson Brown: Something for Slickers.275
Hal Merton's Best.275
Magician, Author, Broker.275
Some Magicians - Past and Present - I Have Known. By T. Nelson Downs.276
The Protection of Magical Ideas. By James C. Wobensmith: Patents.277
Presentation. Verrall Wass: 1. Personality.278
Cartoon: Sketcho the Great.279
Lighted Cigarette Manipulation. By Francis Doody.279
Professor Hoffmann, and Association Item.279
Kaufman Fooling French.279
Bridges' Reviews. By Milton A. Bridges: The Magician Monthly, Vol. 26, No. 7; Cagliostro and his Egyption Rite of Freemasonry. by Henry R. Evans; Vaudeville Hypnotism, by David J. Lustig; The Linking Ring, Vol. 10, No. 5; The Magic Circular, Vol. 24, No. 277.280
Concerning Mentalists. By Robert A. Nelson.280
Around the World of Magic.281
- Magischer Zirkel in Germany. By Karl Schroder.281
- News by U. F. Grant.281
- New Cook Show Hit.281
- Three Magical Nights in Paris. By Gerald L. Kaufman.281
- Welcome Austin.282
- Around New York with Max Holden.282
- Traveling Magis.283
- Squawks. By William Frazee.283
- English Notes. By Verrall Wass.284
- Australian Magicians' Association. By Charles Wicks.285
- Society of Osiris Magicians. By Thomas C. Worthington, III.285
- Gotham's Own Back.285
- Scraps From Scotland. By James B. Findley.286
The Stripper Deck. By Grant Stuart.286
Current Magic. By Baffles.287
- An Ice Tea Effect. By Martin Gardner.287
- Call It What You Want Card Trick. By Martin Gardner.287
- Just Snap Your Fingers. By Morris Bernstein.287
- A Cue For Conjurors. By Delmass W. Jenkiss.288
- Castles in the Air. By Henry Haldane.288
- Cabinet of Ruggutta. By Henry Haldane.289
Pages From the Life of a Magician. By Harry Rouclere.290
A Fourth Dimensional Miracle. By John Booth.291
Slogans. By Wilfrid Jonson.292
M.U.M. Edited by Leo Rullman.293
- Committee on Ethics.293
- Notes and News of Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By R. P. Aurouze.293
- Members of the Society of American Magicians As Authors.293
Editorial.296
25 Years Ago.297
The Ventriloquial Dialogue. By Wallace, The Magician.297

NO. 8: OCTOBER 1930
Freezing Ice In The Hand. By Long Tack Sam.303
More Tricks and Wisdom. By Al Baker.304
Another Card Location. By E. Paul Ward.304
Little Journeys Into the Lives of Big Magicians. By William J. Hilliar.305
Odds 'N Ends. By Richard D. Crisp: Speaking of Mirrors; Economy.305
Cincinnati Magicians' Club. By E. L. Dodson.306
Magical Reminiscences. By Adam Hull Shirk.306
David P. Abbott. By Dr. E. G. Ervin.307
Miss Stitch Visits U. S.307
Original Subtlties. By Nelson Hahne and Joe Berg: A Mental Location.308
Poetic Patter for Prestidigitation. By Barkaan Rosinoff.308
An Original Effect. By Jack McMillen and Judson Brown: Controlled Cubes.308
Magicians' Club Opens Season.309
The Torture Pillory. By Bob Sherman.309
The Protection of Magical Ideas. By James C. Wobensmith.310
Cartoon. Sketcho the Great.311
The Decline of Professional Magic. By Page Wright and William Larsen.311
Keating's Activities.311
Bridges' Reviews. By Milton A. Bridges: Magic For Ministers, by Rev. Ted Voorhees; Conjurer's Choice, by Eric F. Impey; Club Magic, by Bert Douglas; Novel Mysteries; Die Magie, Vol. 13, No. 8; The Magic Circular, Vol. 24, No. 278; The Magazine of Magic, Vol. 1, No. 2; The Magician, Vol. 26, No. 8.; The Magician, Vol. 27, No. 9; Bagshawe's Magical Journal, Vol. 4. No.1; The Linking Ring, Vol. 10, No. 6; New Yorker Article.312
Around the World of Magic.313
- Hollywood Mystic 27.313
- Joe Cook Scores.313
- Eckam A Color Bearer.313
- Squawks. By William Frazee.314
- M. Ernst Campaigning.314
- Around New York with Max Holden.314
- News From Providence, R. I.315
- English Notes. By Verrall Wass.316
- "Visiting Magical Metropolises".316
- Society of Osiris Magicians. By Thomas C. Worthington.317
To The Point. By Arnold Belais.318
Hagoort Back.318
Current Magic. By Baffles.319
- How De Do It. By Grant Stuart.319
- Patter for Floating Wand. By Dr. Ervin.319
- Entertaining Children. By Grant Stuart.319
- The Travelling Stick of Gum. By Martin Gardner.319
- Just Like This. By Freddie Poole, Jr.320
- Card Effect No. 7. By John Harry Keller.320
- A Remarkable Discovery. By Everett Murphy.320
- A New Flower Trick. By Everett Murphy.321
- Inspirations (?) By Spencer Howell.321
- Here's How. By Dariel Fitzkee.321
- The Spirit Silk - A Different Trick With the Same Stuff.321
- Sleights You Should Learn - But Never Will. By O. Wayne Meyer.321
- Card Effect No. 8. By Harry Keller.321
Charlton Begins Tour.322
The Magician's Scrap-Book. By Oscar S. Teale.322
M.U.M. Edited by Leo Rullman.323
- Message from the National President. By Jas. C. Wobensmith.323
- A Sad Blow for our Dean.323
- The Society of American Magicians (Parent Assembly). By Richard Van Dien.323
- Entertainment at Parent Assembly.324
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By John J. Platt.324
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 3. By Dr. William M. Endlich.324
- Watch Cleveland No. 10. By G. V. Holland.325
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18.325
- Magic At Rotary.325
- Cinder Blocks and Magic. By Francis J. Straub.326
The Knights of Magic.328
Magic for Magicians. By David Price.328
Here's Magic. By Nelson C. Hahne.328
An Oursler Study Published.329
Articles on Presentation. By Verrall Wass: Rehearsal.329
Editorial.330
25 Years Ago.331
Concerning Mentalists. By Robert A. Nelson.332
Chats. By Kolar.332
New Twists. By Harlan Tarbell.333
The Vanishing Pack of Life Savers. By Martin Gardner.334
Automatic Poker. By Charles Wicks.335
A Pippy Problem. By Charles Wicks.335

NO. 9: NOVEMBER 1930
New Ideas in Mindreading. By Page Wright and William Larsen.351
- The Whispering Matches.351
- The Match-Box Question Steal.352
- A One-Man Message Reading Act.353
- A Pipe and Pellet Test.354
- The Miracle Pellet Test.354
- The Postage Stamp Divination.355
Some Magicians - Past and Present - I Have Known. By T. Nelson Downs.355
Little Journeys Into the Lives of Big Magicians. By William J. Hilliar.356
Patter for Poetic Prestidigitation. By Barkan Rosinoff.356
The Protection of Magical Ideas. By James C. Wobensmith.357
Cris Charlton Liked.358
Ingels in Central America.358
The Magical Traditions. By Adam Hull Shirk.358
Cartoon. Sketcho the Great.359
Two Favorites. By Francis Doody.359
Dear Little Monkey Bite A Little Dear.359
Bridges' Reviews. By Milton A. Bridges: Vanity Fair; Edward Bagshawe's Magical Journal, Vol. 4, No. 2; The Magic Wand, Vol. 19, No. 147; The Magic Circular, Vol. 25, No. 279; Patterettes, by DeVega; Die Magie, Vol. 13, No. 9; Die Magie, Vol. 13, No. 10; The Linking Ring, Vol. 10, No. 7; The Linking Ring, Vol. 10, No. 8; The Magician, Vol. 26, No. 10.360
Around the World of Magic.361
- The 10th Annual Conference of the Magical Societies Affiliated with the Magic Circle. By Ashdown Sharp.361
- Australian Magicians Association. By Charles Wicks.363
- Gwynne Works in New York.363
- Magician Revises Law.363
- Squawks. By William Frazee.363
- Around New York with Max Holden.364
- The Knights of Magic. By Ben Erens.365
- T. Nelson Downs Visits Kansas City. By Dr. E. G. Ervin.365
- Chats. By Kolar.365
- London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.366
- His Honor the Secretary.366
- Society of Osiris Magicians. By Thomas C. Worthington.367
- Miss Stitch Lectures Here.367
A Letter to Fulton Oursler. By Robert Cuna Smith.367
A Hindu Fortune Teller. By C. C. Slayton.368
The Cut Tape. By Harry Percival.368
Chief Two Moon Visits Vatican.368
Current Magic. By Baffles.369
- Production and Levitation. By Henry Haldane.369
- The Broken and Restored Saucer. By O. Wayne Meyer.369
- "The Water Torture Cell Escape". By Clayton L. Jacobsen.370
- A Unique Effect. By Edwin The Enigma.370
- New Bills for Old. By Joe Berg.371
Lighted Cigarette Through Handkerchief. By Nelson C. Hahne.371
Keating Conjurs Clevelanders.371
Pages From the Life of a Magician. By Harry Rouclere: Aviation.372
M.U.M. Edited by Leo Rullman.373
- Message From the National President. By Jas. C. Wobensmith.373
- New Assembly at Houston, Texas.373
- A Healthy Youngster. By George B. Alcott.373
- The Society of American Magicians (Parent Assembly). By Richard Van Dien.373
- Entertainment at Parent Assembly. By Meyenberg.374
- Report of the Monthly Meeting of the Chicago Assembly of the S.A.M. for October. By Leo A. Ohlinger.374
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By William H. Hanna.375
- Detroit Assembly No. 5. (September meeting) By C. Elliott Smith.375
- Detroit Assembly No. 5. (October meeting) By C. Elliott Smith.375
- Watch Cleveland S.A.M. No. 10. By G. V. Holland.376
- Syracuse Assembly No. 14. By Henry Marion.376
- Notes and News of Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By R. P. Aurouze.376
- Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Joseph S. Schreck.376
- Texas Assembly No. 19, Houston, Texas.377
- Parent Assembly Committees.377
- "Tutt" in Book Form.377
Odds and Ends. By Richard Crisp.378
Editorial.380
25 Years Ago.381

NO. 10: DECEMBER 1930
My Way of Doing Two Tricks. By Al Baker.399
A Pretty Thought Reading Effect with Silks. By Charles Wicks.400
Pencil Divination. By Nelson C. Hahne.400
To The Point. By Arnold Belais.400
Memorizing one Hundred Numbers. By Gerald L. Kaufman.401
Framing a Picture. By Charles Wicks.401
New Card Through Handkerchief. By Charles A. Leedy.402
"Thru the Eye of a Needle" By Bob Sherman.402
The Tunnel Mystery. By Henry Haldane.403
With A Card Case. By K. Harry Hanaoka.403
Little Journeys Into the Lives of Big Magicians. By William J. Hilliar.404
Poetic Prestidigitation. By Barkan Rosinoff.404
The Protection of Magical Ideas. By James C. Wobensmith.405
Free Entertaining. By Wallace, the Magician.406
The Card-Reading Robot. By Gerald Lynton Kaufman.406
Cartoon. Sketcho the Great.407
A New Act with New Props. By Richard D. Crisp.407
Dinner Tendered to Walter B. Gibson.407
Bridges' Reviews. By Milton A. Bridges: Here's Magic, by Nelson C. Hahne and Joe Berg; Houdini's Escapes, by Walter B. Gibson; The Magic Circular, Vol. 25, No. 280; Popular Science, Vol. 118, No. 1; Die Magie, Vol. 13, No. 11; The Thistle, Vol. 3, No. 3; "Make Your Own Decision"; The Magazine of Magic, Vol. 1, No. 3.408
Around the World of Magic.409
- London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.409
- The Magic Circle Twentieth Annual Banquet. By Harold H. Saunders.409
- A Letter from Sam Bailey.410
- Al Baker Goes Visiting.410
- Notes of a Nashville Magi. By David Price.410
- News from Providence, R. I. By Everett Murphy.411
- Chats. By Kolar.411
- New Store.412
- B. M. L. Ernst Honored.412
- Squawks. By William Frazee.412
- Honor Roll.412
- Hollywood Mystic 27.412
- As I Was Saying. By Ernest K. Schieldge.413
- Atlanta Magicians Give Benefit Show. By S. B. Blodgett.413
- Rabbi Krass, S.A.M.414
- Smith, Speech Professor.414
- Dr. Benedict Honored.414
- Magic in Advertising. By Walter A. Schwartz.415
- Annual New York Show.415
- Scraps From Scotland. By James B. Findlay.415
- The Los Angeles Society of Magicians. By T. W. McGrath.415
- Walter Gibson Visits Cleveland.416
- The Return to U.S.416
- The Great Alexander.416
Current Magic. By Baffles.417
- Protection for Poker Prestidigitateurs. By H. Savage.417
- Real Mind Reading. By Currie and Rice.417
- Card Effect No. 9. By John Harry Keller.417
- "Card Reversal Gag". By Everett Murphy.417
- A Few New Moves for Miser's Dream. By Edwin the Enigma (Burchell).418
- The Paper Prince. By Baffles.418
- Another Penetration. By Morris Bernstein.419
- Dyeing the Silks. By T. J. Crawford.419
Concerning Mentalists. By Robert A. Nelson.419
New Twists. By Harlan Tarbell.420
Wise Talk on Foolish Patents. By J. C. Wobensmith.420
M.U.M. Edited by Leo Rullman.421
- Message from the National President. By Jas. C. Wobensmith.421
- Democrats can Win When They Have Magician.421
- Chicago No. 3. By L. L. Ireland.421
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Leland C. Wyman.421
The Library of The Society of American Magicians Makes Bow. By H. M. Lydenberg.422
Butler Has New Book.424
Magic and Peaceful Arts.424
Tilden's New Part.424
English Notes. Verrall Wass.425
Presentation. 3. Elocution.425
Malini in Chile. By James H. Stevenson.426
How Old is Magic?426
Editorial.428
25 Years Ago.429

NO. 11: JANUARY 1931
New Sphinx Home.447
Photos. Johnny Jones gives party; Cake for Parent Assembly.448
The Old Bushman's Candlestick. By Charles Waller.449
Show Vanishes. By Hoffman.450
Welcome News From Servais Le Roy.450
Thomas Page Wright 1905-1930.450
Tarbell Stops Show.450
The Penetrating Marbles. By Jess J. Lybarger.450
"Pieces of Eight" By William Larsen and Page Wright.451
- Spanish Guineas.451
- The Pirate and the Ladies.451
- The Lone Voyage.452
- Hanging at the Yardarms.452
- Buried Treasure.452
- The Indestructible Sail.453
- The Phantom Ship.453
Another Card From Pocket. By Berg and Hahne.454
A "Tip" for the Tarbell Rope. By Robert Reinhart.454
A Surprise Hank Production. By Walter A. Schwartz.454
A Simple Card Location. Walter A. Schwartz.454
The Prince of Wales Sees Sherwood.454
Bergren Booked for Season. Edgar J. Bergren.454
The Protection of Magical Ideas. By James C. Wobensmith. Unfair Competition.455
Ten Commandments for Magicians. By Tibor Toth.456
Two Spelling Card Effects. By Charles Wicks.456
Cartoon. Sketcho the Great.457
Two Easy Sleights. By Francis Doody: Incidental Card Production; A Quick Change.457
Bridges' Reviews. By Milton A. Bridges: The Magician, Vol. 26, No. 11; The Magician, Vol. 26, No. 12; Modern Mechanics and Inventions, Jan. 1931; The Linking Ring, Vol. 10, No. 9; Die Magie, Vol. 13, No. 12; The Magic Circular, Vol. 25, No. 281.458
Pages from the Life of a Magician. By Harry Rouclere: Santa Claus.459
Price Hears From Doyle.459
Thurston Show Having Good Season.459
Represents Pennsylvania and Magic.459
Anti-Trust Magic.459
Keating's Super-Magic.459
Parties for Zingone.460
Three More U. F. Grant Tricks. The Golden Spider Web Card Trick; The Coin Slide Box; Rising Cards.460
Around the World of Magic.461
- London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.461
- Rajah Raboid Starred.461
- Hello, Hello! Europe Speaking! By Clement De Lion.462
- On The Spot. By Dorny.462
- Hollywood Mystic 27 and other Notes. By Adam Hull Shirk.463
- Around New York with Max Holden.464
- Lardner Also Lectures.464
- Squawks. By William Frazee.464
- Sphinx Founder on Vacation.465
- Chats. By Kolar.465
- Magical Welcome for Einstein.465
- Salinger at the Pelham Yacht Club.465
- Cincinnati Magicians' Club. By E. L. Dodson.466
- Atlanta Society of Magicians.466
- Society of Osiris Magicians. By Thomas C. Worthington, III.466
- Command Performance for Dante.466
- News From Providence, R. I. By Everett Murphy.467
- Notes of a Nashville Magi. By David Price.467
- Second and Third Generations.468
- Professors of Magic.468
- Miss Stitch Completes Tour.468
- Hamilton's New Picture.468
- Full Season for Gwynne.468
- More Space for Magicians.468
Current Magic. By Baffles.469
- Wanted - An Explanation. By Edwin Burchell.469
- Improved Two Card Monte. By Edwin The Enigma.469
- Super-Mentality With Cards. By Edwin The Enigma.469
- Card Effect No. 10. By John H. Keller.469
- The Phantom Cigarette. By Nene Cardemas.470
- A Ball Pass and Gag. By Dr. Guy C. Randall.470
- The Traveling Card. By E. C. Y.470
- A Soliloquy. By T. J. Crawford.470
- Match Servante. By Clayton Rosecrance.470
- A Bit of Gas. By C. A. Leedy.470
- Black Ashes. Henry Haldane.471
- Living and Dead Effects. By Eddie Clever.471
Ushers Open Season.471
Poetic Patter. By Barkann Rosinoff.472
M.U.M. Edited by Leo Rullman.473
- Society of American Magicians (Parent Assembly). Richard Van Dien.473
- Parent Assembly Entertainment. By Meyenberg.473
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4 (November Meeting). By William H. Hanna.474
- Addresses Wanted.474
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4 (December Meeting). By William H. Hanna.474
- Detroit Assembly No. 5. By C. Elliott Smith.475
- Omaha Assembly No. 5. By Herbert W. Fischer.475
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Leland C. Wyman.475
- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Harry Hunsinger.476
- Queen City Mystics, Assembly No. 11. By Joseph S. Schreck.476
- Old Timers' Night At Parent Assembly.476
- Dallas Magic Circle. By Raymond Terranella.477
- Houston Assembly No. 19. By A. V. Dargan.478
- Southern California Assembly No. 22. By Barkann Rosinoff.478
- Valley Conjurers' Association No. 17. By Donald S. Mac Keen.478
- Northern Connecticut Assembly No. 21 (November Meeting). By Geo. B. Alcott.479
- Northern Connecticut Assembly No. 21 (December Meeting). By Geo. B. Alcott.479
- Western Connecticut Assembly No. 20. By Tracey L. Knapp.479
Editorial.480
25 Years Ago.481
Mrs. Powell Goes To Hospital.481
Along The Mohawk Trail. By John A. Haley.482
Conjurers' Club Annual Show. By B. M. L. Ernst.482

NO. 12: FEBRUARY 1931
Told to the Sphinx.498
Notice to Magicians. Begin of Who's Who.498
Photo: Robert Houdin; K. T. Kuma; Leo Rullman.500
Cartoon: Commander C. C. Slayton.500
Magical Dye Extraction. By Will Blyth.501
Little Journeys Into the Lives of Big Magicians. By William J. Hilliar.502
One Hundred New Magical Ideas. By Page Wright and William Larsen.503
- With Balls.503
- With Cards.503
- With Cigarettes.505
- With Coins.506
- Commedy Effects.506
Cartoon: Sketcho the Great.507
Tricks and Likes and Dislikes. By Al Baker.507
Poetic Patter. By Barkann Rosinoff.508
Our Magic. By Tibor Toth.508
"The Fourth Dimension" By Dan Danielien.508
Bergren Back in U. S.508
Around the World of Magic.509
- London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.509
- The Hungarian Amateur Magicians' Association. By R. Steinhardt.509
- New Twists. By Harlan Tarbell.510
- Around New York with Max Holden.511
- Keystone State Federation I.B.M. Rings Instituted. By Jess J. Lybarger.512
- Cincinnati Magicians' Club. By E. L. Dodson.512
- The Atlanta Society of Magicians. By H. R. Hulse.512
- The Land Cruises of a Sailor. By Com. C. C. Slayton.513
- Notes of a Nashville Magi. David Price.514
- Squawks. By William Frazee.514
- Hollywood Mystic 27. By Adam Hull Shirk.514
- The Knights of Magic. By Paul Cottlow.514
- Chats. By Kolar.515
- Society of Osiris Magicians. By Thomas C. Worthington, III.515
- Hollywood Mystic 27. By Adam Hull Shirk.515
- News From Utica. By Don F. E. Fox.516
- Prince's Speech Published.516
- Writes on Federal Practice.516
- Show for Benefit Fund.516
- Cincinnati News. By Tom Hogan.516
- Critics Like Cardini.516
Current Magic. By Baffles.517
- How to Steal Money. By Morris Bernstein.517
- Cigarette Through Match Box. By Cyril Endfield.517
- Card Effect No. 1. By John Harry Keller.517
- Card Frames. By C. M. Coles.517
- Calipah Color Change. By Clayton Rosencrance.518
- Another Penetration. By Orville Wayne Meyer.518
- Sealed Crayon Tube. By Edwin the Enigma.518
- New Billiard Ball Vanish. By Edwin the Enigma.518
- Conjuring With Hypnotism. By Howard Savage.518
- Small Bird Vanisher. By Rev. Y. Topple.519
- Midget Magic. By C. A. Leedy.519
- A New Egg Bag. By Martin Gardner.519
- A Card Transposition. By Maurice Lenser.519
Rinn Speaks on Spiritualism.520
Fined for Feature Effect.520
President Rev.520
Zelleno on Motor Tour.520
Another Houdini Story.520
M.U.M. Edited by Leo Rullman.521
- Messages From the National President. By Jas. C. Wobensmith.521
- General Committe in Charge of Arrangements for the 1931 Conference at Philadelphia.521
- Good News From Washington! By C. C. Slayton.521
- Society of American Magicians (Parent Assembly). By Richard Van Dien.522
- Parent Assembly Entertainment. By Meyenberg.522
- Second Ladies' Night Entertainment. By Francis W. Clinton.522
- Chicago Assembly No. 3 (December Meeting).523
- Chicago Assembly No. 3 (January Meeting). By Leo Ohlinger.523
- Detroit Assembly No. 5 (December Meeting).524
- Detroit Assembly No. 5 (January Meeting). By C. Elliott Smith.524
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Leland C. Wyman.524
- Queen City Mystic Assembly No. 11. By Joseph S. Schreck.524
- Pittsburgh Association of Magicians, Assembly No. 18. By R. P. Aurouze.524
- Pittsburgh Assembly Holds Annual Banquet for Thurston. By Fred B. Robison.525
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By A. N. Dargan.525
- Western Connecticut Assembly No. 20. By Tracey L. Knapp.525
- First Public Show Given by Western Connecticut Assembly. By Gerrie Treadwell.525
- Northern Connecticut Assembly No. 21. By Geo. B. Alcott.526
Keating in New Review.526
Bridges' Reviews. By Milton A. Bridges: Slate Secrets, by D. J. Lonergan; The Magic Circular, Vol. 25, No. 282; Sensational Secrets, by DeVega; Magikeren, Vol. 3, No. 68; Magikeren, Vol. 3, No. 69; The Valconasn, Vol. 2, No. 1; Wilford Hutchinson's Conjurers' Chronicle, Vol. 12, No. 3; Magical Mentalism, by John Booth; The Outlook on Magic Number 7; The Thistle, Vol. 3, No. 4; Die Magie, Vol. 14, No. 1.527
Editorial.528
25 Years Ago.529
Theodore L. De Land Dies.529
Mario the Great Ends Own Life.529
Brandegee Killed.529
Prof. Eggers Stricken.529
To Help Theater.529
Items and Oddities in Magic. By Adam Hull Shirk.530

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