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The Sphinx Volume 39 (Mar 1940 - Feb 1941) by John Mulholland
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VOLUME 39

NO. 1: MARCH 1940
Elmer P. Ransom.4
Index for Volume XXXVIII4
Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.4
Miracles for Sale: The Floating Marvel. The Albenice Arabian Bead Mystery. Zufall's Saturday Evening Post Trick. The block of Mohamet. Chopper Guillotine. Albenice Serpent Silk. Alarm Clocks from a Hat.4
Scheduled Events in Magic: Magic in New York. Annual Night of Magic. Harry Rouclere Testimonial Dinner. Greater Magic Show. 36th Annual Dinner. The National Conference of The S.A.M. The I.B.M. Convention. The P.C.A.M. Convention.4
The Dancing Handkerchief. By Elmer P. Ransom.5
Torn Card Effect. By Elmer P. Ransom.6
Card Through Handkerchief. By Elmer P. Ransom.6
My Philosophy. By Elmer P. Ransom.7
Circulating Money. By Elmer P. Ransom.7
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.8
- Subtle Dodge. By Tan Hock Chuan.8
- The Cards Rise Again. By R. M. Jamison.8
- Ferdinand the Bull. By Sherman Ripley (Dr. Chang).8
- Card Control. By R. M. Jamison.9
- The Big Bad Wolf. By Sherman Ripley.9
- The Ghost Slate. By William E. Cox, Jr.10
- The Traveling Badge. By William Meyers.10
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.11
Magical Mirage.11
A Museum Goes in for Magic. By May Davenport Seymour.12
Fifty Years A Star.14
Portrait: Mardoni.15
Editor's Page.16
Squawks. By Frazee.17
25 Years Ago.17
Magic in Print: Twelve Tricks with a Borrowed Deck. The New Radio Vision Code.17
Told to the Sphinx.18
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.19
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.19
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.19
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.19
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Walter J. Allard.20
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By C. E. Houseman.20
- Royal Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.20
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Walter Kondy.20
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.21
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By F. H. Untiedt.21
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.21
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.21
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.21
- Valley Conjurer's No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.21
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.23

NO. 2: APRIL 1940
Miracles for Sale: Slicko a Glass Levitation. Spurting Ribbons. Biltrix, Series Number 2. Big Money. Confucius Say.32
Chicago and Chicago Magicians. By Eugene Bernstein.32
Laurant Cashes His Own Check. By Eugene Laurant.33
Diminishing Golf Ball Routine. By Ballantine.34
Flash Card Stab. By Russ Walsh.34
Sensitive Fingers. By Eugene Bernstein.34
The Severed Thumb. By Joe Berg.35
A Sucker Card Trick. By Vic Torsberg.35
The Traveling Cup of Coca Cola. By Sam Berland.35
The Thompson Glimpse. By James Kater Thompson.36
Dice, Hat and Matches. By Martin Gardner.36
Controlled Coincidence. By Bob Lotz.37
Improved French Drop for Ball. By Sam Berman.37
Using the Card Index. By John Brown Cook.37
Adcock's Rope Restoration. By Earl Adcock.37
Matt's Match Magic. By Matt Schulien.38
Twentieth Century Tube. By J. Harvey Arnold.38
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; Conversation Piece.39
My Early Recollection of Magic. By Eugene Laurant.40
Portrait: Harlan Tarbell.41
Editor's Page.42
Squawks. By Frazee.43
25 Years Ago.43
Magic in Print: Be Deceived. The Book of Modern Puzzles.43
Told to the Sphinx.44
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.45
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.45
- Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.45
- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Vynn Boyar.45
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Walter Kondy.45
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.46
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.46
- Demon's Club, Kellar-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Vin Carey.46
- Valley Conjurer's No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.47
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Walter J. Allard.47
- Royal Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.47
- Flashes From National Council Meeting April 6th.47
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.47
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.47
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.47
- Harry Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Ebocker.47
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.49

NO. 3: MAY 1940
"Without the Shuffle". By Gene Gordon.60
Davenport and its Magicians. By Donald Hendricks.60
Jack Trepel's Telephone Book Trick. By Jack Trepel.61
The Phoenix Silk. By Sid Lorraine.62
Duplicating the Count. By G. Dodson.63
Paper to Flowers. By Milbourne Christopher.63
Coins and Banknotes. By Burt Barr.63
"Under the Pan". By T. J. Crawford.64
Once Again - the Rising Cards. By M. F. Zens.64
John's Trick. By John Giordmaine.65
The Cake in the Hat. By John Braun.65
Rice's Easel Production. By Harold R. Rice, Silk King.66
And There's The Card. By Robert C. Anderson.66
The Frequent Miracle. By Tom Bowyer.67
The Houdini Trunk Trick Junior. By Billy Russell.67
A Mental Mystery. By V. A. Cerruti.68
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.69
Ideas. By Charles A. Leedy.69
Edward M. Reno. By John Snyder, Jr.70
Portrait: Edward M. Reno.71
Editor's Page. The Magic Brotherhood, by T. J. Crawford.72
Squawks. By Frazee.73
25 Years Ago.73
Magic in Print: Publicity for Magicians. Magi Magic. Modern Master Magic. Hurry, Hurry, Hurry!73
Told to the Sphinx.74
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.75
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.75
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.75
- Northern New Jersey Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Ebocker.75
- Northern Connecticut No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrave.75
- Central City Assembly No. 14. By Harris A. Solomon.76
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.76
- Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Walter Kondy.76
- Royal Vilas Assembly No. 20. Rudy Arnold.76
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Walter J. Allard.76
- Kellar-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Vin Carey.76
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.76
- Valley Conjurer's No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.77
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.77
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Roe Pariseau.77
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.77
- Indianapolis Assembly No. 31. By Warren Pattison.77
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By C. E. Houseman.77
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.79

NO. 4: JUNE 1940
Will Rock.92
Conventions.92
Miracles for Sale: Baker's Salt. Zufall's Memory Trix No. 2. Karson's 50-50 Rope Miracle.92
Dice Boxes. By W. S. Leslie.93
The Light of Knowledge. By H. S. Chandler.94
An Opening Effect. By Hartley Hope.94
The Forgetful Magician. By C. Henderson.95
An Excellent Glass Penetration. By Sid Ashworth.95
A Loyal Tie Up. by Kamola.95
A Royal Drama. By T. R. Thomson.96
Card to Pocket. By A. G. Payne.96
If It's An Opening Effect You Want. By Ted Axford.97
"Be Careful of Your Language". By George C. Tollerton.97
Magic Down Under. By C. Henderson.98
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.99
- The Color Changing Coins. By Paul Morris.99
- The Changeable Chessmen. By Effendi.100
- The Ball of Wool. By R. M. Jamison.100
Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; New Zealand Magic Convention, by T. R. Thomson.101
50 Years in Search of Experience. By Jean Irving.102
Portrait: Jean Irving.103
Editor's Page.104
Squawks. By Frazee.105
25 Years Ago.105
Magic in Print: Indian Under-World. Magic Book Catalog.105
Told to the Sphinx.106
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.107
- Harry Rouclere Assembly 25. By Douglas Ebocker.107
- Central City Assembly No. 14. By Howard Warringer.107
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Stephen G. Simpson.107
- Atlanta Assembly No. 30. By Ralph A. Hefner.107
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Walter Kondy.108
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Walter J. Allard.108
- Valley Conurer's No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.108
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.108
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.108
- Indianapolis Assembly No. 31. By Warren Pattison.108
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.109
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.109
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By C. E. Housman.109
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By William S. Houghton.109
- Royal Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Rudy Arnold.109
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.109
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.109
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer Applegit.110

NO. 5: JULY 1940
Twelfth Annual National Conference of The Society of American Magicians.115
A Camera Record of the S.A.M. Conference.115
Fifteenth Annual Convention of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.116
A Camera Record of the I.B.M. Convention.116
Carnival Magician.118
Conventions.118
Miracles for Sale: No Fake Card Frame. Improved Tip-Over Box. Auto Spellit. Welsh Rarebit Pan. Allez Oop. Knot-A-Block. The New Spirit Bell. Sawing A Bill In Half. Pirate Pack. Goldfish Net.118
Hammatap. By Robert Harbin.119
Pinnocchio. By Theo Dore.120
Rising Cards From Pocket. By J. Brown.120
Sucker Coin Vanish. By George Troseth.120
Release of a Ring, A Box and Silks. By Hans Van Baaren, M.D.121
Red or Green. By Wilton S. Clements.121
Supreme Four Ace Trick. By H. S. Chandler.122
Cards and Numbers. By Houghton McLaughlin.122
Color Changing Flower. By J. Brown.123
The Swayed Cigar Trick. By E. Brenton Jennings.123
Blind Addition. By Grant Stuart.123
Perfect Handkerchief Production. By John Hochland.123
Complete Ball Act. By B. Healy.124
"Any Card Rises". By Julian, The Magician.124
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.125
- Simplex Transpo. By Victor Kislaitis.125
- An Old-Time "Spelling-In" Formula. By Effendi.125
- Spirit Radio. By R. S. Glover.126
- Staging the Manipulations. By Muse, The Mystic.126
- Horses; Horses; Horses! By Al Frank.127
Editor's Page.128
Squawks. By Frazee.129
25 Years Ago.129
Told to the Sphinx.130
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.131
- Annual Meeting.131
- Chicago Assembly No. 3.131
- Harry Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Ebocker.131
- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrove.131
- Central City Assembly No. 14. By Howard Warringer.132
- Atlanta Assembly No. 3. By Ralph A. Hefner.132
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Jordan J. Derderian.132
- Dallas Assembly No. 13. By R. C. Terranella.132
- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By R. Andrews.132
- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Erwin F. Forsythe.132
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.132
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. ByWalter Kondy.133
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.133
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Harry R. Voges.133
- Kellar-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Vin Carey.133
- Indianapolis Assembly No. 31. By Warren Pattison.133
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.133
London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.134

NO. 6: AUGUST 1940
Eighth Annual P.C.A.M. Convention.139
A Camera Record of the P.C.A.M. Convention.139
Howard Huntington. By John Booth.140
Miracles for Sale: Abbott's Modernistic Amputation. The J. C. Dead Ringer. Abbott's Streamlined Duck Pan. Block Transpo. Zufall's Memory Trix.140
Flash!140
Routining Acts.140
The Weigh of All Flesh. A Pantomimic Plot for the Vanishing Girl. By Al Baker.141
Harbin's Paddle No. 2. By Robert Harbin.142
The Penetrable Silk. By Spalding.142
My Method. By J. D.143
The One-Millionth Four Ace Trick. By Hugh Mackay.143
London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.143
Coming soon in The Sphinx!143
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.144
- Forcing the Card. By Michael de Candio.144
- Stop! By Victor Kislaitis.144
- Two Psychic Experiments. By J. Brown.144
- The Roving Dime. By Felice Manna.145
- The Educated Dog. By George Dryden.145
- The Three Little Pigs. By R. D. Spraker, Jr.146
Told to the Sphinx.147
Selling A Magic Show. "Hello Charlie's" Method. By Elmer Applegit.148
Portrait: Robert Harbin.149
Editor's Page.150
Squawks. By Frazee.151
25 Years Ago.151
Magic in Print: Magical Object Lessons. J. C. Grand Finale. More Card Manipulations No. 3.151
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.152
- From the Presidents Office. By H. Adrian Smith.152
- Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.152
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Walter Kondy.152
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Jordan J. Derderian.152
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Harry V. Voges.153
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.153
- Demons Club Assembly No. 6. By Vin Carey.153
- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Ebocker.153
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Ned Asbury.153
- Parent Assembly. By Steve Phillips.153

NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1940
Miracles for Sale.160
Berland Presents An Impromptu Routine.161
Stuart Robson's 324 Routine.162
Kanter Presents.162
Petrie-Lewis' 20 Minutes of Mirth.163
Lew Smith's Routine of Originalities.164
Al Baker. Gives Advice.164
Abbott's Routine.165
"The Conjurer Produces" Donald Holmes' Magic.165
The Six Coins in Goblet. By S. Leo Horowitz (Leo Hartz).166
Told to the Sphinx.167
Caryl Stacy Fleming Dies.168
Walter Edwin Floyd Dies.169
Ancient Japanese Magic.170
National Magic Day.170
Editor's Page.172
Squawks. By Frazee.173
25 Years Ago.173
London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.173
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.174
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Jordan J. Derderian.174
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.174
- Dallas Assembly No. 13. By Harry McDaniel.174
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Walter Kondy.174
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.174
- Indianapolis Assembly No. 31. By Warren Pattison.175
- Valley Cojurer's No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.175
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.175
- Demons Club Assembly No. 6. By Vin Carey.175
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Harry R. Voges.175
- Atlanta Assembly No. 30. By Ralph A. Hefner.175

NO. 8: OCTOBER 1940
The Roucleres.184
Miracles for Sale: Petrie-Lewis Rosebush. Dilemo. Abbott's Rising Card Chest. Cut and Restored Live Light Wire. Abbott's Exciting Milk Vanish. Supreme Vanishing Bird Cage. Abbott's Fool-zum Egg Bag. Crystal Cracking Mystery. The Million Dollar Gimmick. Perfected Mental Masterpiece.184
Flowers and Watch. By Edward Reno.185
Sleights and Stratagems. By Frederick Braue.186
Lambie's "Flip" Card Vanish. By H. G. A. Lambie.187
Phenomena. By Robert Harbin.188
For Magical Purposes. By Gerals L. Kaufman and Kennett H. Malan.188
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.189
- Jack, The "Show-Off". By Effendi.189
- The Devil's Sifter. By R. S. Glover.190
- Silk Production. By W. Edgar Curtis.190
- A Vanish of A Dozen Cards. By Howard Westgate.190
Dante Show New York Success.191
National Magic Day In Memory of Houdini October Thirty-first.192
Houdini Day. By Theo. Hardeen.193
1200 Magicians Convene.194
London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.195
Random Magical Recollections. By Harry Rouclere.196
Editor's Page.198
Squawks. By Frazee.199
25 Years Ago.199
Magic in Print: The Headless Lady. Between Cocktails. How To Pick Pockets. Betcha Can't Do It. 50 Years of Physical Research. Catalog.199
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.200
- From the Secretary's Office. By Leslie P. Guest.200
- Dallas Assembly No. 13.200
- Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.200
- Central City Assembly No. 14. By Howard Warringer.200
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. Walter Kondy.201
- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Robert B. Andrews.201
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. Jordan J. Derderian.201
- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren Cosgrove.201
- National Magic Day.201
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.201
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Jerry Wallston.201
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.202
- Additional Notes.202
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By John Brown Cook.202
- Indianapolis Assembly No. 31. By Warren Pattison.202
- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. Douglas Ebocker.202
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips.203
Future Events.204

NO. 9: NOVEMBER 1940
The Hidden Assistant.212
Miracles for Sale: The Stop Trick of Tomorrow. A Routine of Small Effects. Read Books.212
Bunny Cotton-Tail. By Jean Irving. A particularly effective rabbit production for children's entertainments.213
The Vanishing Wands. By Dell O'Dell.214
Water Vanish and Reproduction Routine. By Spalding.214
Harbin's Nest of Boxes. By Robert Harbin.215
A New Routine with Billiard Balls. By Hans van Baaren, M.D.215
The Tilted Coin Vanish. By Arthur Punnar.215
Coin Move. By Jacob Taub, M.D.216
The Ball that Comes Back. By John Braun.216
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.218
- The Hank Without a Middle. By J. Karson.218
- A Favorite. By Charles Levett, Jr.218
- The "Last" Escape. By Lionel.219
- A Production. By Henry Haldane.219
- Johnny on the Spot. By Don White.219
London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.220
Dinner Knights of Magic. By Lew Dick.220
New York State Conclave. By Wm. A. Russell.220
Great Leon Testimonial. By Gerald Kosky.221
Down Memory Lane with Dorny.222
Portrait: Dante.223
Editor's Page. A Call for Understanding, by Harlan Tarbell.224
Squawks. By Frazee.225
25 Years Ago.225
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.226
- Flashes from National Council Meeting. By Leslie P. Guest.226
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Dick Fowler.226
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.226
- Atlanta Assembly No. 30. By Ralph A. Hefner.226
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Walter Kondy.227
- Central City Assembly No. 14. By Howard Warringer.227
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.227
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. Jordan J. Derderian.227
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.228
- Indianapolis Assembly No. 31. By Warren Pattison.228
- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Robert B. Andrews.228
- Demons Club Assembly No. 6. By Vin Carey.228
- Dallas Assembly No. 13. By Carl E. Hunt.228
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.229
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.229
- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrove.229
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.229
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips.230

NO. 10: DECEMBER 1940
Magic Automata.240
The Mercury Silk. By Magini.241
Printing by Magic. By Loring Campbell.242
Eyeless Four Ace Trick. By Jean Fole.242
The Queen's Necklace. By John Giordmaine.243
Surrealism. By George G. Kaplan.243
Gardner's Goofy Silks. By Martin Gardner.244
Blindfild Location. By Wm. H. McCaffrey.244
Prediction Extraordinary. By Robert C. Anderson.244
Caught. By Robert Harbin.245
Find the Hidden Cork. By Gerald L. Kaufman.245
Homemade Daub. By Gerald L. Kaufman.245
A Trick For The Bridge Table. By Hans van Baaren, M.D.246
"Perplexing Pins". By John Booth.246
The Spirit Shoeshine. By J. Brown.246
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.247
- Tell Tale Color. By Jack McMillen and Judson Brown.247
- The Hop. By Frank Travers.247
- Producing A Lit Cigar. By William Meyn.248
- My Ribbon Cut. By R. M. Jamison.248
London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.249
The Conjurer's 6th Annual Magic Show.249
Houdini Club 14th Annual Show.249
The Weird Adventure of Dr. "Q". By David T. Bamberg (Fu Manchu).250
Editor's Page.252
Squawks. By Frazee.253
25 Years Ago.253
Magic in Print: After the Desert. Club Deceptions. Deck in Hand.253
They Also Serve. By Joseph H. Fries, M.D.254
Al Baker Honored.254
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.255
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.255
- Central City Assembly No. 14. By Howard Warringer.255
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By E. F. W. Salisbury.256
- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Robert B. Andrews.256
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.256
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Walter Kondy.256
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.257
- Chicago Assembly No. 3.257
- Valley Conjurers No. 17. By George James Ellsworth.257
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Jordan J. Derderian.257
- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrove.258
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Jerry Walliston.258
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Dick Fowler.258
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.258
Picture: The Christmas Conjuror.259
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips.269

NO. 11: JANUARY 1941
Harlan Tarbell.284
Scheduled Events.284
Miracles for Sale: Your Card Please. Zufall's Memory Trix No. 5. Zufall's Memory Trix No. 6. Smoke from Finger Tips. The Trick Without a Name. The Aladdin Gimmick. Karson's 50-50 Rope Miracle. Fifty Funny Figures Stunts. Mental Multiplication. Routines.284
Tarbell Production Hat. By Dr. Harlan Tarbell.285
I'll Do It Again. By Robert Harbin.286
An Escape Illusion with Cards. By Al. Vitali.286
A Modern Production Frame. By L. Raymond Cox.287
Some Ideas on Sleeves and Coins. By Paul Morris.288
Handling Coins Effectively. By T. J. Crawford.289
Mental Card Trick. By Jacob Taub, M.D.291
100 Dollar Bill From Nowhere. By Byron Lee McCall.291
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.292
- Mental Photography. By Jack McMillen and Judson Brown.292
- Card Thru Hank. By R. M. Jamison.292
- A Small Production. By Sherman Ripley.293
- Tip-Over Change. By Jack McMillen and Judson Brown.293
- Improved Bran Glass. By William Meyn.293
"The Man Who Muddles Magic". By Albert F. Munroe.294
Some Experiences In Magic. By H. Johnston of Durban, S. Africa.296
Portrait: Gali-Gali.297
Editor's Page.298
Squawks. By Frazee.299
25 Years Ago.299
London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.300
Magic in Print: "Outs," Precautions, and Challenges. Expert Card Technique - Close-up Table Magic. American Vaudeville - Its Life and Times. The Magic Wand. Catalogs.300
Eugene Laurant Honored.300
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.301
- National Council Meeting. By Leslie P. Guest.301
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Harry R. Voges.301
- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Robert B. Andrews.301
- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Ebocker.302
- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.302
- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.302
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By Jean Fole.302
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Dr. John L. Feeney.302
- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.303
- Valley Conjurers No. 17. By George J. Ellsworth.303
- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Jerry Watson.303
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.303
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.304
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Vynn Boyar.304
- Indianapolis Assembly No. 31. By William F. Steinmetz.304
- Worcester Assembly No. 16. Jordan J. Derderian.304
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips.305

NO. 12: FEBRUARY 1941
Roy Benson.316
Scheduled Events.316
Miracles for Sale: Custom Made Silks. Al Baker's New Ball and Glass Trick. Berland's Match-Effex. Karson's Famous Magic. Magikase. Tom Osborne's "Passing the Buck". Berland's Amazing Substitution. Abbott's Tipsy-Turvey Bottles. Miracles For Sale in Books.316
The Vase And Flowers. By Robert Harbin.317
Tom Osborne's Fall-apart-fan. By Tom Osborne.318
"Who's Afraid of The Big Bad Wolf". Some thoughts on entertaining children from 6 to 60. By John J. Crimmins, Jr.318
A Convincing Card Levitation. By Al. Vitali.319
Card Hypnotism. By A. P. Johnson.320
Routining A Magic Act. By Jim Sherman.321
Another Magic Act Routine. By Kanter.321
A Club, Stage, or Platform Routine. By Berland.322
More Goofy Silks. By Martin Gardner.322
The Jackpot Illusion. By Milbourne Christopher.322
Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.323
- Aces Again. By Felice Manna.323
- Hoopla Revised. By H. I. McKeever.323
- Easter And The Dove Pan. By Muse, The Mystic.324
- The Clinging Wand. By William Meyn.325
Dr. James Wm. Elliot. By Leo Hartz (Sam Horowitz).326
London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.326
Portrait: L. Raymond Cox.327
Editor's Page.328
Squawks. By Frazee.329
25 Years Ago.329
Magic in Print: The Most Haunted House in England. Death Out of Thin Air. Dai Vernon's Select Secrets. Hypnotricks. Index for Vol. XXXIX.329
20th Annual Knights of Magic Show.330
The 10th Annual Magi-Fest.330
A Night of Magic.330
M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.331
- Washington Assembly No. 23. By P. E. Henninger.331
- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By Jean Fole.331
- Demons Club Assembly No. 6. By Vin Carey.331
- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Dr. John L. Feeney.332
- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Vynn Boyar.332
- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.332
- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.332
- Valley Conjurers Assembly 17. By George J. Ellsworth.333
- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Dick Fowler.333
- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.333
- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Harry R. Voges.333
- Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Harold Puff.333
- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrove.333
Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips.335

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