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The Sphinx Volume 38 (Mar 1939 - Feb 1940) by John Mulholland
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VOLUME 38

NO. 1: MARCH 1939
Harry Kellar. By Nate Leipzig.4
Three Conventions.4
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.4
From Letters to the Editor.4
Kellar's Magic. By Elmer P. Ransom.5
Harry Kellar. By Harry Houdini.6
What I Learned From Kellar. By Grant Stuart.6
"I Met Kellar" By Dorny.7
The Easter Surprise. By Rod Roddick.8
Word Prediction. By Tom Sellers.8
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.9
- New Moves on the Three Shell Game. By Hy Grober.9
- Magic Purse. By R. M. Jamison.9
- "Stung". By Joseph Rukus.10
- Penny Vise. By R. M. Jamison.10
- Card Ashes. By Joseph Rukus.10
- Black Art Idea. By C. Brustia.11
- Liquid Finish Cups and Balls. By Orville Meyer.11
Magic Festival. By Elmer Applegit.11
Told to the Sphinx.12
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.13
Among My Experiences. By Harry Kellar.14
Portrait: Harry Kellar.15
Editor's Page.16
Squawks. By Frazee.17
25 Years Ago.17
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.18
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.18
- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Vynn Boyar.18
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur B. Monroe.18
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.18
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.19
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By B. O. Burgin.19
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.19
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Jesse A. Mueller.19
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By Ray Otterback.19
- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Ed Whitford.20
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.20
- Valley Conjurer's No. 17. By George James Ellisworth.20
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.20
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.20
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.21

NO. 2: APRIL 1939
W. C. Dornfield.32
Three Conventions.32
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.32
Miracles for Sale: Devil'n Chains. New Self-Lighting Cigarette Dropper. "Clean Cut" Rice Bowls. "Flash Appearance" Card Frame. Television Silks. Lu Brent's Original Torn And Restored Magazine Pages. Lyle Douglas' Catalogues. Grant's Gazette. Magic Wallet.32
Aeronaut Card. By Haskell.33
Looping the Loop. By Milbourne Christopher.34
Turn-Over Surprise. By Richard N. Lee.34
Squeeze It. By Grant Stuart.34
The Page Returns. By Tom Sellers.35
Sleight of Hand. By Charles Luedke.35
Interesting Patents. By James C. Wobensmith.36
Home Again. By Jim Sherman.36
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.37
- Subconscious Poker. By Bob Fisher.37
- Predetermined Figures. By R. M. Jamison.38
- Mystery of the Marked Card. By Joseph Rukus.38
- The G-M Coin Routine. By Paul Morris.38
- Giant Four Ace Trick. By David Bell.39
Told to the Sphinx.40
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; From My Diary, by Frederick Barlow.41
Patron Saint of Magicians.42
Portrait: Dai Vernon (Dale Verner).43
Editor's Page.44
Squawks. By Frazee.45
Getting Better. Charles H. Toy.45
Congratulations. Edward Dart and Abby M. Eckhardt.45
25 Years Ago.45
Magic in Print: Gamblers Don't Gamble. Forging Ahead in Magic. La Prestidigitation Sans Baggages. Presentation of Magic. How To Routine Magic. Are You Seein' Things?45
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.46
- Kellar-Thurston No. 6. By Paul N. Rylander.46
- Southern Calif. No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.46
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.46
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.46
- Valley Conjurers No. 17. By George J. Ellsworth.46
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.47
- Robert Houdin No. 24. By Louis Heller.47
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.47
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Bill Munro.47
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 22. By Jesse A. Mueller.47
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4.48
- New York Gets Ready.48
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.48
- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Harold Becker.48
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.49

NO. 3: MAY 1939
Magic The International Art.61
My Opening Illusion. By Levante.62
Vice-Versa. By Clemont de Lion.62
Chuan's Invisible Pass. By Tan Hock Chuan.62
Where Do The Ducks Come From? By Theo. Bamberg (Okito).63
Vice-Versa. A Detailed Coin Routine. By Victor Farelli.64
A New Calendar Trick. By Ottokar Fischer.65
Thought Reading. By Karl Schroeder.65
"Just Fan-cy" By Mysto.66
Mass Suggestion. By Dr. Camille Gaultier.66
The Reversing Aces. By G. C. R. Teale.66
"The Quick and the Dead" By John Booth.67
"Interesting Patents" By James C. Wobensmith.67
The Paper Ribbon. By Long Tack Sam.68
The East Indian Cups and Balls. By Edwin Hotz.68
The Elusive Card. By Prof. Valente Morales.69
A Cigarette Released. By Tom Sellers.69
Flying Glass and Confetti. By Iwan Ljunggren.69
Mind-reading Experiment. By John Verwey.70
The Inexhaustible Kettle. By Tomosaburo Ogata.70
Eyepopper Cards. By F. Olai.70
A Royal Command Performance of 4600 Years Ago. By Carlo Rossetti.71
Told to the Sphinx.72
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.73
Georges Melies, Magician and Film Pioneer. By Jay Leyda.74
Portrait: Robert-Houdin.75
Editor's Page.76
Squawks. By Frazee.77
25 Years Ago.77
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.79
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Ronald Haines.79
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur B. Monroe.79
- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Harold Becker.79
- Keller-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Paul N. Rylander.79
- Valley Conjurer's Assembly No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.79
- Northern Connecticut Assembly No. 21. By Vynn Boyar.80
- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Hunt.80
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Bill Munro.80
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.80
- Chicago Assembly No. 13. By Geo. H. Turner.81
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.81
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.81
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.81
Evolution of National Magic Day. By Edward Saint.82
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.83

NO. 4: JUNE 1939
Clarence Slyter.96
Miracles for Sale: Passe Passe Beer Can. Silver and Sponge Routine. Ireland Card Camera. The Hermeroscope. Coin Droppers. Caroselli's Salt Trick. Hanson Pivoting Cabinet Production. Sawing a Rabbit in Two.96
From Letters to the Editor.96
Leipzig's Red and Blue Pack. By Nate Leipzig.97
The Oracle. By David T. Bamberg (Fu Manchu).98
Five Suggestions. By Milbourne Christopher.98
A Clock Dial Idea. By Tom Sellers.98
The Winning Ticket. By O. Henry Hertzler.99
Improved Smoke Vase. By Robert H. Thomson.99
Age and Youth. By Otto Lowe.100
Clip Clasp Test. By Professor Valente Morales.100
"Interesting Patents" By James C. Wobensmith.100
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.101
- Magic Addition. By R. M. Jamison.101
- Back and Forth. By Paul Morris.101
- Card Memory Simplified. By Tan Hock Chuan.102
- The Count for the Cut and Restored Rope. By Tan Hock Chuan.102
Frank Ducrot Dies.103
Eleventh Annual National Conference of The Society of American Magicians.104
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.106
Portrait: Cardini.107
Editor's Page.108
Squawks. By Frazee.109
25 Years Ago.109
Magic in Print: The Footprints On the Ceiling. Hugard's Annual of Magic 1938-1939. Magical Moments. Magic A La Mode. Abbott's Catalogue No. 5.109
Told to the Sphinx.110
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.111
- President's Message. By Eugene Bernstein.111
- From the Editor of M.U.M.111
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By John H. Percival.112
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Walter J. Allard.112
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By C. Foster Fenner.112
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.112
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.113
- Worcester Assembly No. 3. By William Munro.113
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.113
- R. L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.113
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.114

NO. 5: JULY 1939
The British Conjurors.120
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.120
Miracles for Sale: Educated Silks. Rice Bowls. Cutting a Card or Dollar Bill in Two. Hung-Blox. Think-A-Card. Milk Passe. Wine of Karnak. Unit No. 6. Red and Blue. Dyeing Tube to Bouquet. Brema Convincing Rope Trick. Amaso. Flash Paper.120
Levante's Condensed-Milk-Maid Illusion. By Levante.121
My Routine with the Okito Box. By John Ramsay.122
A Version of the Lighted Pipe Production. By H. Park Shackleton.122
Three Little Maidens Routine for Children. By Walter Wandman.122
The String and the Bottle Trick. By Stanley R. Ballard.123
Snow White Production. By G. Sutcliffe.123
Deveen's Unending Cigarette. By Deveen.123
Smoke at the Fingertips. By Tom Darlington.123
Where's John? By Arthur Dowler.123
My Improvement of The Grandmother's Necklace. By Edmund Younger.124
My Finish for the Billiard Balls. By Edgar Reid.124
Levante's Poker Deal. By Malcolm Stuart.124
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.125
- The Right Change. By Paul Morris.125
- The Treacherous Voice. By Leopold Figner.125
- Rosencrance Fals Shuffle. By Clayton W. Rosencrance.125
- Trapped Air. By Tan Hock Chuan.126
- Poker Chip Divination. By Tan Hock Chuan.126
- Releasing the Loop on the Loop. By Clayton Rosencrance.126
- Two Card Tricks. By Joseph Rukus.126
- Kups and Ball Kinks. By R. M. Jamison.126
The British On Review. By Franklin.127
Fourteenth Annual I.B.M. Convention.128
Told to the Sphinx.130
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.131
Oldest Printed Playing Cards of Europe.132
Portrait: Dr. Charles Hoffman.133
Editor's Page.134
Squawks. By Frazee.135
25 Years Ago.135
Magic in Print: "Impromptu". Secrets of the Street Conjurer. More Tips on Flash Paper. Supplement Aux "Anneaux Chinois". La Prestidigitation Sans Baggages. Decoupures Magiques du Papier. Magazines.135
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.136
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By H. Tracy Balcom.136
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.136
- Keller-Thurston No. 6. By Vin Carey.136
- Northern Conn. Assembly 21. By Vynn Boyar.137
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George J. Turner.137
- Syracuse Assembly No. 14. By C. "Burt" Williams.137
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Roe Pariseau.137
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.138
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.138
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 4. By Walter J. Allard.138
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter Fogg.138
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By F. H. Untiedt.138
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26.138
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Harry Redan.138

NO. 6: AUGUST 1939
Frakson.144
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.144
Miracles for Sale: Do-U-Smoke. Chambers New Spirit Ball. Levante's Plume Trick. Levante's "Block and Ribbon". Business Continues as Usual.144
Water To Wine and Beer. By "Think-A-Drink" Hoffman.145
Stop! By Wm. H. McCaffrey.146
Clock Idea. By Tom Sellers.146
Another Clock Dial Idea. By Tom Sellers.146
Thimballs. By Theo Dore.146
New Lightning Card Change. By Al. Vitali.147
Namelevit. By A. Gallardo Mendez.148
A New Calendar Trick. By Victor Farelli.148
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.149
- Surprise! Surprise! By Paul Morris.149
- How Cards Are Made. By R. M. Jamison.149
- Silk Transpo. By Tan Hock Chuan.150
- The Changing of the Cards. By Paul Morris.150
- Addition to Magic Addition. By Michael De Candio.150
- Two Psychic Experiments. By J. Brown.151
- The Lock and Keys. By Tan Hock Chuan.151
Told to the Sphinx.151
Ninth Annual British I.B.M. Ring Convention. By Wm. G. Stickland "The Wessex Wizard".152
Seventh Annual P.C.A.M. Convention.153
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.154
Professor Louis Hoffmann's Centennial.155
Portrait: Angelo John Lewis (Professor Hoffmann).157
Editor's Page.158
Squawks. By Frazee.159
25 Years Ago.159
Magic in Print: So You Want To Be A Magician. Summertime Sorcery. Conventional Conjuring. Pasteboard Parade. Magazines.159
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.160
- National Council Notes. By L. P. Guest.160
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By A. R. Plough.160
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.160
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.160
- Demon's Club, Keller-Thurston No. 6. By Vin Carey.161
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.161
- Southern Calif. No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.161
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.161
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.161
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Roe Pariseau.162
- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Doug Hunt.162
- Parent Assembly No. 1. By Dr. Jacob Daley.162

NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1939
The Cover Picture.168
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.168
Miracles for Sale: The Be-Deviled Egg. The "Maxam" Triple Cut Rope. The "Arrowsmith". Kapernese Thumb-Tie.168
Future Events.168
El Sombrero Espiritista. By Frakson.169
Notes on Cigarettes. By Sherman Ripley (Dr. Chang).170
Marksmanship Supreme. By Clettis V. Musson.170
A Double-Exchange Illusion For Two Persons. By Rod Roddick.171
Billiard Ball Color Change. By Jesse Spalding.171
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.172
- A Coin and Handkerchief Routine. By Paul Morris.172
- Banished Blossoms. By Charles A. Leedy.173
- Four Thimbles Vanish. By Tan Hock Chuan.173
- Thimbles Colour Change. By Tan Hock Chuan.173
Horace Goldin Dies.174
Portrait: Horace Goldin.175
Milton Arlanden Bridges dies.176
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.177
Told to the Sphinx.177
The Traveling Magician.178
Editor's Page.180
Squawks. By Frazee.181
25 Years Ago.181
Magic in Print: Entertaining Children with Magic. Calling All Suspects. The Girl In The Cage. The History of Magic. Catalog.181
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.182
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.182
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.182
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.182
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.182
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.182
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo H. Turner.183
- Parent Assembly. By J. J. Proskauer.183
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Roe Pariseau.183
- Southern Calif. No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.183
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.183
- Roster of S.A.M. Assemblies.184

NO. 8: OCTOBER 1939
Hardeen.192
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.192
Miracles for Sale:192
From Letters to the Editor.192
Sleeving. By Horace Goldin.193
Just An Idea. By Haskell.194
Werner's Bill Tearing Trick. By Francis J. Werner.194
National Magic Day. October thirty-first 1939.194
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.196
- A Jumping Routine. By Paul Morris.196
- Bunny Gone. By Theo Dore.197
- Water Production. By Andrew Brennan.198
- A Reversed Card Routine. By Sam M. Mayer.198
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; New England Convention of Magicians.199
Those Years of Magic.200
Portrait: Hardeen.201
Editor's Page.202
Squawks. By Frazee.203
25 Years Ago.203
Magic in Print: Patter in Rhyme. Catalog. Note to Book Buyers.203
Told to the Sphinx. The Seventh Annual Piff Paff Poof, by Bob Weill; Abbott's Sixth Annual Magic Get-Together, by Percy Abbott.204
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.205
- National Council Notes.205
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Vynn Boyar.205
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.205
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.205
- Syracuse Assembly No. 14. By C. Burton Williams.206
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Walter J. Allard.206
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.206
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.206
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.206
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.207
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.207
- Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By H. Tracy Balcom, Jr.207
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By C. E. Housman, Jr.207
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.208

NO. 9: NOVEMBER 1939
Dell O'Dell.216
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.216
Miracles for Sale: Kenard's Nu-Koin Mystery. Burling Hull's Three "Wow" Card Tricks. Magic Gifts for Christmas.216
June Flowers. By Magini.217
Self Opening Cigarette Box and Rising Cigarette. By Dr. Von Baaran.218
Forcing a Page Number. By Grant Stuart.218
The Cheeky Pass. By Tom Sellers.218
Simplex Rising Cards. By Prof. Valente Morales.219
A Modern False Riffle Shuffle. By Al. Vitali.219
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.220
- Passe Passe Cards. By Don Sweet.220
- Deceit - In Slow Motion. By Paul Morris.220
- Frame-O. By John Kimberlin, Jr.221
- Controlled Thought. By H. W. Runge.221
- Murder. By R. M. Jamison.222
- Kup Ball Kink Explained. By R. M. Jamison.222
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.223
Harry Redan Dies.223
Christmas Comes But Once A Year. By Abril Lamarque.224
Told to the Sphinx. New York State Eighth Annual Conclave of Magicians, by Roy A. Dohs.226
Portrait: Nate Leipzig.227
Obituary: Nate Leipzig.228
Editor's Page. Mrs. A. M. Wilson Dies.230
Squawks. By Frazee.231
25 Years Ago.231
Magic in Print: Thought Wings Onward.231
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.232
- S.A.M. National Ethics Committee Scores Major Victory.232
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.232
- Demon's Club, Kellar-Thurston No. 6. By Vin Carey.232
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.233
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Vynn Boyar.233
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.233
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George C. Turner.233
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.234
- Additional Assembly News.234
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.235

NO. 10: DECEMBER 1939
The Christmas Conjurer.244
Note on the Production Cabinet.244
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.244
Miracles for Sale: Suggestion For Christmas. Enchanted Cord and Pencil. Abbott's Improved Parasol. Perfection Number Exchange. Our Advertisers. Educated Cube. Mystic Match Box. Colored Silks. Nu and New.244
The Four Door Production Cabinet. A Revolutionary Evolution. By Walter B. Gibson.245
A Novel Card Trick. By J. Brown.246
Two Production Effects. By Hans van Baaren M.D.247
A Christmas Box. By Grant Stuart.247
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.248
- The Dice and Rice. By C. Henderson.248
- Jumbo Sympathetic Suits. By R. M. Jamison.248
- The Spirits Still Write. By R. M. Jamison.248
- The Transport Chimneys. By H. I. McKeever.249
- Easy Hat Production. By Albert Thatcher.249
- Another Ambitious Card. By Paul Morris.250
- A Silk Combination. By O. Meyer.250
Told to the Sphinx.251
Notes on Max Malini. By S. Leo Horowitz.252
Portrait: Max Malini.253
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.255
Maskelyne & Cooke the Royal Illusionists.256
Portrait: John Nevil Maskelyne Centenial.257
Editor's Page.258
Squawks. By Frazee.259
25 Years Ago.259
Magic in Print: Modern Magic Manual. A Magician in the House. Catalog.259
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.260
- National Council Notes.260
- Adopted Report on Ethics and Standards.260
- Report of Reinstatements and Dual Membership Committee.260
- Adopted Resolution on Trophies.260
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.261
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.261
- Queen City Assembly No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.261
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Walter J. Allard.261
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.261
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.261
- Valley Conjurer's Assembly No. 17. By George J. Ellsworth.262
- Additional Assembly News.262
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.263

NO. 11: JANUARY 1940
An 1850 Stage Set.284
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.284
Miracles for Sale: Note. Houdini Seance Records. Berland's Biltrix. The Phantom Card.284
Magic in Print: Do That Again. De Goochelkunst. The Whole Art of Legerdemain. Advertising Volume.284
Colleagues - Not Rivals. Paul Le Paul, Jack Gwynne, Ade Duval.285
My Cigarette Routine. By Hans van Baaren, M.D.287
The "Bunny Surprise" Dyeing Silks. By John Braun.287
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles: "Card Between Glass Plates", by R. M. Jamison; The Tri-Color Balls, by Lester Myers; The "Whirling Vanish", by Prof. Cyro; Meyer's "Do It Again" Card Trick, by Orville W. Meyer.289
- Card Between Glass Plates. By R. M. Jamison.289
- The Tri-Color Balls. By Lester Myers.290
- The Whirling Vanish. By Prof. Cyro.290
- Meyer's "Do It Again" Card Trick. By Orville W. Meyer.291
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Glasgow Notes, by Victor Farelli; Magic Bells, by Edward Saint.292
Would It Help Magic?293
So What? By Delvin.294
Portrait: Tommy Martin.295
Editor's Page.296
Squawks. By Frazee.297
25 Years Ago.297
Told to the Sphinx.298
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.299
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.299
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.299
- Syracuse Assembly No. 14. By C. Burton Williams.299
- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Vynn Boyar.300
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.300
- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Bill Horn.300
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.300
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Walter Kondy.300
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Walter J. Allard.301
- Royal Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.301
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.301
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.301
- Valley Conjurer's Assembly No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.301
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.303

NO. 12: FEBRUARY 1940
Russel Swann.312
Charlie Leedy's Pater Lines.312
Excerpts from Answers to "So What".312
Trilby, Jr. By Al Baker.313
The Bird Cage Again. By Benito Inge.314
Beginner's Luck or, Card Conjuring from A to B in One Easy Lesson. By Clayton Rawson.315
A Trip By A Coin. By Hans van Baaren, M.D.317
Gum Trix. By J. Brown.317
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.318
- Chameleon Sympathy. By Tan Hock Chuan.318
- The Number Force Deck. By R. M. Jamison.318
- New Version of the Flower in the Buttonhole. By Howard Westgate.318
- Demon Mirror Glass. By Sam Mackey.319
- Liquid Ashes. By Prof. George Dryden.319
"Conjurers of Canada. By John Booth.320
Editor's Page. Magic Salesman, by Russel Swann.322
Squawks. By Frazee.323
25 Years Ago.323
Magic in Print: La Prestidigitation Sans Baggages. Gum Trix.323
Told to the Sphinx.324
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.325
- Assembly No. 30.325
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.325
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.325
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Walter Kondy.325
- Northern Connecticut Assembly No. 21. By Vynn Boyar.326
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.326
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. T. Turner.326
- Royal Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.327
- Assemlby No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.327
- Demons Club, Kellar-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Vin Carey.327
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By C. E. Housman.327
- Harry Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Ebocker.327
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.328

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