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The Sphinx Volume 37 (Mar 1938 - Feb 1939)
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The Sphinx Volume 37 (Mar 1938 - Feb 1939) by John Mulholland
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VOLUME 37

NO. 1: MARCH 1938
David Devant. By A. Zomah.4
The Sphinx Award Winners For 1938: Hy Harris - Professional, T. Sakamoto - Amateur.4
More than Tricks. By David Devant.5
Any Card Mentioned Rises. By Grant Stuart.6
The Sympathetic Shuffle. By Roy Walker.6
George Melies Dies. By Victor Farelli.7
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.7
Dean Frederick Eugene Powell dies.7
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.8
- Mentalia. By Clifford L. Jordan.8
- A Surprising Production. By Tan Hock Chuan.9
- My-Tube-Sto. By Joseph Rukus.10
- Magic Rice Bowl. By Joseph Rukus.10
Devid Devant in New York. By Elmer P. Ransom.10
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.11
Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.12
Told to the Sphinx.13
David Devant - An Appreciation. By Douglas Craggs.14
Photo: David Devant performing The Magic Kettle.15
Editor's Page.16
Squawks. By Frazee.17
25 Years Ago.17
Magic in Print: Patter. La Prestidigitation Sans Baggages. Practical Linking Ring Routine.17
Miracles for Sale: Goofy Gus. Miracle Phone. Phone Book Telepathy.17
M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.18
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur B. Monroe.18
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By John Braun.18
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.19
- Central City Assembly No. 14. By J. D. Brick.19
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.19
- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Dominick Fiorilla.20
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.20
- R. L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.20
- Valley Conjurors' No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.20
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By William Munro.21
- Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.21
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2.21
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By C. F. Brockway.21
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.23

NO. 2: APRIL 1938
The Rising Cards in 1778.32
Real Magicians.32
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.32
Miracles for Sale: The Perrenial Bouquet. Publicity Light Bulb. Escapo. Baffle Box. The Haunted Oija Board. Cojo La Pesca.32
A Bowl Load for the Siamese Cylinders. By John Braun.33
A Ring Release. By Stewart Judah.34
Giant Match Reverse. By Leslie G. Guest.34
A Club-Model Version of the Indian Rope Trick. By Lester Lake.34
Presto! Vanish! By J. Ronald Haines.35
The Schreck Knille Liquid Vanish Pedestal. By Joe Schreck.35
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.36
- A Panicky Poker Player's Problem. By H. Adrian Smith.36
- The Ring on a Broom. By T. M. Muir.36
- Single Cards At The Fingertips. By H. Tracy Balcom, Jr.36
- Tappo. By Rudy Lenzer.37
- Hav-A-Stick. By Harold F. Puff.37
Told to the Sphinx.38
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.39
The History of Playing Cards in the Collection of the United States Playing Card Company. By Francis W. Robinson.40
Editor's Page.44
Squawks. By Frazee.45
25 Years Ago.45
Magic in Print: Preliminary Studies of a Vaudeville Telepathist. How It's Done. You'd Be Surprised. Seven In One. Tricks Any Boy Can Do. Merchandising Manual. Catalogues.45
M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.46
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By C. Foster Fenner.46
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By B. O. Burgin.46
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur B. Monroe.46
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By E. E. Call.47
- Queen City Mystics No. 11.47
- R. L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.48
- Central City Assembly No. 14. By J. D. Brick.48
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.48
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.48
- Valley Conjurers' No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.48
- Chicago Assemlby No. 3. By George H. Turner.49
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By Carl E. Brockway.49
- Demons' Club No. 6. By W. T. Zerr.49
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.50
Frederick Eugene Powell A Eulogy, by Julien J. Proskauer.51

NO. 3: MAY 1938
Loring Campbell.60
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.60
Miracles for Sale: Gingertric. The Haunted Chime. Dissolving Ball. Four Ace Trick. Cigarette to Bouquet. Ball Thru Steel Bolt. $516 Coin Wonder. Combination Coin Pedestal.60
Impromptu Torn And Restored Card Effect. By Jacob Daley, M.D.61
The Peripatetic Aces. By H. Adrian Smith.62
Pick The Winner. By Lyman H. Allen, Jr.63
Sorcery for Special Occasions. By William W. Larsen.64
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.65
- Etskisovi Thought-Card Trick. By Fritz Braue.65
- A Bit of Color. By John H. Mellor.65
- Satan's Cones. By Joseph Rukus.66
- Magic Juggling. By Charles A. Leedy.66
- The Ninth Move. By Paul Morris.66
- One-Two-Three. By Paul Morris.67
- Single Right Hand Gliding Arm Spread with Cards. By Jean Viviant.67
- "Tricksy" Jar. By Joseph Rukus.67
Publicity Methods. By Bob Weill.68
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes by Victor Farelli.69
Told to the Sphinx.70
The History of Magic and Magicians in Mexico. By David T. Bamberg (Fu-Manchu).71
Portrait: Chang.73
Editor's Page.74
Squawks. By Frazee.75
25 Years Ago.75
Magic in Print: The Card Expert. Tom Osborne's 3 To 1 Rope Trick. La Prestidigitation Sans Baggages. Literary Selection for Conjurers. Basic Books.75
M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.76
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.76
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By C. Foster Fenner.76
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By E. E. Call.76
- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Dominick Fiorilla.77
- Valley Conjurers' No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.77
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.77
- Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.77
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.77
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.78
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By E. Charette.78
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By Carl E. Brockway.78
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By William Munro.79
- Conjuring Words.79
- Queen City Mystics No. 11.80
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.81

NO. 4: JUNE 1938
Ching Ling Foo.88
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.88
Miracles for Sale: Production of 3 Handkerchiefs. Silk Production Supreme. "Close-up" Silk Vanish. Nest of Boxes. Abbott's Magic Rabbit. Sensational Water Vanish.88
Chinese Magic: by Tang Yun Chow: Production of a Seven-Story Pagoda. Production of a Complete Banquet. Production of Two Lighted Lanterns. The Return of Three Stars to Their Cave. Flower into Goldfish. Fan Dance. The Twenty Color-Changing Coins.89
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.92
- Bank Night. By R. M. Jamison.92
- Thimble and Cigarette. By Luedke The Magician.92
- The Tube of Wung Foo. By Joseph Rukus.93
- Mystery Water Tube. By Joseph Rukus.93
- An Uncanny Detection. By Tan Hock Chuan.93
- Lucky We Have Sleeves! By Paul Morris.93
- More About Sleeves. By Paul Morris.94
- Still Sleevin' By Paul Morris.94
- Silk Routine. By Rowan D. Spraker, Jr.94
- More Tricks With ESP. By Rowan D. Spraker, Jr.94
Cincinnati S.A.M. National Conference.95
Told to the Sphinx.96
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.97
Chinese Magic in the West.98
Portrait: Chung Ling Soo (Wm. E. Robinson).99
Editor's Page.100
Squawks. By Frazee.101
25 Years Ago.101
M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.102
- R. I. Assembly No. 26. By C. Foster Fenner.102
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur B. Monroe.102
- Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.102
- Worcester Assembly No. 16 By William Munro.102
- Demons Club No. 6. By Lindsay Crawford.103
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By B. O. Burgin.103
- Valley Conjurers' No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.103
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.104
- R. L. Vilas Assembly No. 20.104
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.105

NO. 5: JULY 1938
Magini.112
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.112
Miracles for Sale: Junior Treasure Chest. Hartz Master Card Frame. Beauty Balloon Mystery. The Devil's Opera House. Gammatration and Cosmovision. Devil Dollar.112
Cash and Change-Purse. By William H. McCaffrey.113
Polishing Up the Old Ones. By T. J. Crawford.114
Three Stage-Waits. By Magini.115
The Match on the Pin - Streamlined. By Clayton Rawson.115
Penetration. By Tom Sellers.115
By the Power of Three.116
An Original Handkerchief Vanish. By Ade Duval.116
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.117
- Curent Magic.117
- Back to the Ninth Move. By Paul Morris.117
- The Magic Die. By Luedke, the Magician.117
- The Rising Cards. By Luedke, the Magician.118
- New Idea in Production. By Tan Hock Chuan.118
- A Silk Monte. By Tan Hock Chuan.118
- Reverso. By Joseph Rukus.119
- Hat Full of Mice. By C. W. Rosencrance.119
- Balloon to Bouquet of Flowers. By Joseph Rukus.119
- Satan's Spirits. By Joseph Rukus.119
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.120
Told to the Sphinx.120
Thirteenth Annual I.B.M. Convention.121
Prof. Compars Herrmann. By Ottokar Fischer.122
Portrait: Professor Compars Herrmann.123
Editor's Page.124
Squawks. By Frazee.125
25 Years Ago.125
Magic in Print: Death From A Top Hat. Amazing Card Miracles. Stretching A Rope.125
Publicity Methods. By Bob Weill.126
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.128
- Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By John Braun.128
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.128
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.128
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By B. O. Burgin.129
- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Dominick Fiorilla.129
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur B. Monroe.129
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.129
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By William Munro.130
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By R. E. Otterback.130
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.130
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.130
- Parent Assembly No. 1. By Elmer Applegit.130

NO. 6: AUGUST 1938
Chester Morris.136
Performer's Names.136
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.136
Miracles for Sale: Four Ace Junior Card Frame. Hartz Watch and Broken Mirror Frame. Junior Model Cardart. Rabbit in Hat. Crystal Dove Chest. Outgagi. Floating Burned and Restored Paper. Sliding Glue. Vanishing Doll. Goofy Paddles. Long Far. Fishing in Air.136
Gravatt & Miller's Instantaneous Cane. By Rudy Miller.137
Miracle Rope Effect. By Tenkai.138
Passe-Passe Cards. By Bill Taylor.138
Cigaretrope. By Charles W. Fricke.139
For An Encore. By William Harkness.139
With Cards. By Walter R. Westcott.140
Rybolt's Miracle Thought Projection. By Earl Rybolt.140
The Fitzkee Trunk Routine. By Dariel Fitzkee.141
Novel Production. By Gerald Kosky.142
Silky Symphony. By Howard A. Gerlach.142
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.143
- Up The Sleeve Again. By Paul Morris.143
- Teaching The Art of Magic. By Paul Morris.143
- An Uncanny Prediction. By Tan Hock Chuan.144
- Devilish Detection. By Tan Hock Chuan.144
- The Magic Bouquet. By Joseph Rukus.144
- The Restored Strip. By Joseph Rukus.144
Stage Directions for Magicians. By Caryl S. Fleming.145
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.146
Sixth Annual P.C.A.M. Convention.147
Pacific Coast Personalities.148
Portrait: The Great Leon as Chunda Hula.149
Editor's Page.150
Squawks. By Frazee.151
25 Years Ago.151
Scoop! Scoop! Scoop! Scoop!151
Uncle Feelix's Correspondence Column.151
"Magic and the Beanstalk" by Charles N. Smith.152
Told to the Sphinx.153
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.155
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.155
- Queen City Mystics No. 11.155
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.156
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.156
- Valley Conjurers' No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.156

NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1938
The Great Levante.164
Next Month.164
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.164
Miracles for Sale: Newest Rising Card Trick. Gwynne Tip-Over Box. Squirters. Impromptu Rising Cards. Abbotts Chinese Coins Magic. 20th Century Cards from Pocket. Abbotts Pick a Star. Classic Production. Improved Grant's Skull. Full Light Spook Seance.164
My Routine With the Cups and Balls. By S. Leo Horowitz.165
Polishing Up The Old Ones. By T. J. Crawford.167
Ghostly Writing. By Clettis V. Musson.167
Patter for "Bullet Release Trick" By Burdette L. Bowman.168
Musical Mental Radio. By Grant Stuart.168
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.169
- Five Card Manipulation. By Robert Mac Rae.169
- The Ubiquitous Coin. By Paul Morris.169
- Thimbles From Nowhere. By Tan Hock Chuan.170
- Thimble Divination. By Tan Hock Chuan.171
- Thimble to Silk. By J. B. Bobo.171
- Invisible Coin Transit. By Joseph Rukus.171
- "Screeno" Production. By Joseph Rukus.171
"The Customer Is Always Right" For the Night Club and Hotel Performer. By Haskell.172
What Part Do You Play? By Fetaque Sanders.172
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes by Victor Farelli.173
Magic of the American Indian. By Anson B. Ingels.174
Portrait: Frackson.175
Editor's Page.176
Squawks. By Frazee.177
25 Years Ago.177
Magic in Print: Tips on Thumbs. Ventriloquism as a Hobby. Periodical.177
Told to the Sphinx.178
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.179
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.179
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By John Braun.179
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.179
- Demons Club Assembly No. 6. By Lindsay R. Crawford.180
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.180
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By William Munro.180
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By B. O. Burgin.180
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Jesse A. Mueller.180

NO. 8: OCTOBER 1938
Hungarian Magicians.188
For the Record. By Elmer P. Ransom.188
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.188
Miracles for Sale: Himber's Voodoo Glass. El Ropo Effect. Reidel's Rod and Ring Trick. Coin Stand. Act in a Cigar Box. Paul Valadon Cards on Glass. Paddle with Chameleon Liquids. Powell's Miracle in Spirits. Adequate Lighting.188
Magic of Hungary.189
A Rope Trick at Last. By Red Janowitz.189
Card Release. By Dr. Steven Weiner.190
A Card Castle Illusion. By Fred Janovitz.190
The Pan-houlette. By Dr. Steven Weiner.191
A New Gimmick, for Paper Tape Burnt and Restored from Ashes. By Arpad Romek.191
Appearance of a Flower-Basket. By Dr. Ladislaus Battha de Vatta.191
A Perfect Artificial Finger. By Dr. Ladislaus Battha de Vatta.192
A Color-Change. By Bela Bernthaller.192
Balloon Trick. By Paul Drags.192
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.193
- The Photo Transfer Ray. By Robert Horton.193
- It's No Good. By Paul Morris.193
- The Perfect Coin Vanish. By Paul Morris.194
- Whales in Mid-Air. By John McKinven.194
- A New Silk Production. By Floyd Wadman.194
A Last Good-Bye. (to Thomas Nelson Downs) by Edward Saint.195
The King of Koins.195
Told to the Sphinx.196
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; Institute of Magicians, by Frederick Barlow.197
The German Magical Congress. By Charles H. Larson.198
Professor Joseph Vanek. By Vilmos Leonard, M.D.198
Editor's Page.200
Squawks. By Frazee.201
25 Years Ago.201
National Magic Day. Houdini Day.201
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.202
- Parent Assembly. By Edward W. Dart.202
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Jesse A. Mueller.202
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.202
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.203
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.203
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Tracy Balcom.203
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.203
- Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.204
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By B. O. Burgin.204
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Harold L. Phillips.204
- Demon's Club - Keller-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Lindsay R. Crawford.204
The Acrobatic Match-Box. By Arpad Romek.205
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.207

NO. 9: NOVEMBER 1938
Paul Rosini.216
The Sphinx.216
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.216
Miracles for Sale: Rising Card Lyre on Wand. Double Cut and Restored Ribbon Release. Abbott's Rubber Bill. "Snip-Itt". New Chain and Padlock Release. "Kif-er". Ventriloquial Figures. Golden Glow Daub. Goofy Paddles. Silent Mora's Tube and Ring Trick.216
Dematerializing Coins. By Al Baker.217
The Roundabout Cards. By Len. J. Sewell.218
From the Bazaar of Baghdad. By Muse, the Mystic.219
About Robert-Houdin. By Charles Dickens.220
Are We Too Reticent? By Verall Wass.220
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.221
- The Slow Coin. By Paul Morris.221
- The Magnetic Marvel. By D. Wondar.221
- Milk - Go. By Tan Hock Chuan.222
- Colour Liquid Penetration. By Tan Hock Chuan.222
- "Is-Zit" Tubes. By Joseph Rukus.222
- Shooting Through a Balloon. By Joseph Rukus.222
- Mysterious Color Change. By Joseph Rukus.223
- Living in Trailers. By Charles A. Leedy.223
- Satan's Color Change. By Joseph Rukus.223
- The Demon Silks. By Joseph Rukus.223
Euchre - a la Kellar. By Grant Stuart.224
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; Institute of Magicians, by Frederick Barlow.225
The Conjurer's Apron.226
Houdini's Name Lives.226
Portrait: Werner F. Dornfield (Dorny).227
Editor's Page.228
Squawks. By Frazee.229
25 Years Ago.229
Magic in Print: Recollections of Howard Thurston. Tips On Flash Paper. Ireland's Year Book 1938. The Three Shell Game. Subtle Sorcery. Magazines. Catalog.229
Told to the Sphinx.230
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.231
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Jesse Mueller.231
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.231
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.231
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.232
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.232
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Tracy Balcom.232
- Valley Conjurers No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.232
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.232
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.233
- Northern Connecticut No. 21. By Vynn Boyar.233
- Soutern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.233
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By Ray Otterback.233
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.235

NO. 10: DECEMBER 1938
The Command Performance.244
The Sphinx.244
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.244
Miracles for Sale: Magic Ash Tray. Feather Bouquets. Cremation Paper Mystery. Kanter's Koins. Simplified Bullet Catching. The Breakaway Production Box. Carefree Production. TearAbill. Patter for Troublewit. Ireland's Perfect Diminishing Cigarette Pack. Torn Smoke.244
Neato Silk. By Paul Rosini.245
Rhine-O-Scopy. By Dr. Jacob Daley.246
A Mind-Reading Experiment based on magic and psychology. By J. Verwey.246
The Double Card Turn-Over and "Lift". By Victor Farelli.247
The Evolution of an Idea. By Grant Stuart.248
Magic In Print: Greater Magic.248
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.249
- Slow Deception. By Paul Morris.249
- Patter for Anti Gravity Glasses. By Perry Peejays.250
- Simple Cigarette Vanisher. By Roy Carnahan.250
- Streamer Production. By Joseph Rukus.250
- Lo! Streamer. By Joseph Rukus.250
- The Producing Aquarium. By Joseph Rukus.250
Obituary: Bernard M. L. Ernst.251
Obituaries: P. T. Selbit; Felix A. Herrmann; Wilfrid Allan.252
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Institute of Magicians, by Frederick Barlow; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; Berlin Notes, by Helmut Schreiber.253
London's Craze for Magic. By Charles H. Larson.254
Engraving on Wood: Merry Xmas by Abril Lamarque.255
"On the Spot" By Dorny.256
Portrait: Jack Gwynne.257
Editor's Page.258
Squawks. By Frazee.259
25 Years Ago.259
Told to the Sphinx.260
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.262
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.262
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.262
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.262
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.263
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By H. Tracy Balcom.263
- Syracuse Assembly No. 14. By Tom Hollingsworth.263
- Valley Conjurers' No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.264
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. R. Nemeskay.264
- Southern Conn. Assembly 21. By Vynn Boyar.264
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By Ray Otterback.264
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.265

NO. 11: JANUARY 1939
Nate Leipzig.288
Miracles for Sale: Jumbo Joker Monte. Flash Bills. Blocko. Hot News. Fan-cig. Television Silks. Chinese Mystery Cards. "Dr, Brown's" Amazing Secret. The Alagen Rope.288
The Leipzig Pass and a Miracle Therewith. By Nate Leipzig.289
Twentieth Century Silks In A New Form. By G. C. R. Teale.290
Dr. Chang Flower Production. By Sherman Ripley.290
Book Test. By Gerald Kosky.290
A New Speller. By Richard N. Lee.291
The Ring Escape. By Milbourne Christopher.291
The Cage From Nowhere! By Rev. Tibor Toth.291
Another Torn and Restored Card. By R. D. Spraker, Jr.291
Silks From the Tube. By P. J. Hollis.292
The Turn of a Card. By Edgar G. Heyl and Somerset R. Waters, Jr.292
The Vanish Natural. By Howard Holden.292
The Legend of Chung Li Ho. By Willard S. Smith.293
The Sphinx Perpetual Calendar. By Grant Stuart.294
Controversy, But- By Rex, the Ace Magician.294
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.295
- Brain Teaser. By R. M. Jamison.295
- Thirteen Card, Four Ace Trick. By R. M. Jamison.295
- Flash Bill Stunt. By D. J. G. F. Holston.295
- Card Memory. By Joseph Rukus.296
- Stand for Large Cards. By Will Ross.296
- The Changeable Cards. By Joseph Rukus.296
- Something Different. By Rowan D. Spraker, Jr.296
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.296
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.297
Thirty-Six Years A Magician. By Nate Leipzig.298
Portrait: Nate Leipzig.299
Editor's Page.300
Squawks. By Frazee.301
25 Years Ago.301
Magic in Print: Proudlock's Egg Bag And Four Ace Presentation. La Prestidigitation Sans Baggages. Catalogue. Magazine.301
Told to the Sphinx.302
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.303
- Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.303
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By Ray Otterback.303
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By B. O. Burgin.304
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By H. Phillips.304
- Boston Assembly No. 9. Stephen G. Simpson.304
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By William Munro.305
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By E. E. Call.305
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo H. Turner.305
- Late News of Other Assemblies.305
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.307

NO. 12: FEBRUARY 1939
Seymour Davis.316
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.316
Miracles for Sale: Kanter's Bird Cage. Think-A-Card. Bunny Bundle. Spider Web Silk Production. Proven Effects.316
The Meteoric Card and Phantom Hanky. By Seymour Davis.317
Eff Jay Reverse. By Eff Jay.318
Cagliostro's Calculating Card Case. By Dr. Joseph H. Fries.318
A New Move and a Suggested Application. By Milbourne Christopher.319
Al Baker Honored.319
A Giant Card Stabbing Trick. By Loring Campbell.319
You Count. By Charles W. Fricke.320
"Interesting Patents". By James C. Wobensmith.320
Do We Need New Tricks? By Grant Stuart.320
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.321
- The Wishing Glass. By Willard S. Smith.321
- Flying Coins Again. By R. M. Jamison.322
- Caught. By Joseph Rukus.322
- An Opener. By Louis J. Rachofsky.322
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; From My Diary, by Frederick Barlow.323
Australia's Magicians. By Rex, the Ace Magician.324
Portrait: Ade Duval.325
Editor's Page.326
Squawks. By Frazee.327
25 Years Ago.327
Told to the Sphinx.328
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.329
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Balcom.329
- Kellar-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Edgar Heyl.329
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.329
- Southern California Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.330
- Syracuse Assembly No. 14. By Tom Hollingsworth.330
- Valley Conjurers' Assembly No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.330
- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Hunt.330
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.331
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Bill Munro.331
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By Ray Otterback.331
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.332

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