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| VOLUME 40 |
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| NO. 1: MARCH 1941 | |
| The Birth of Old Glory. By A. M. Wilson, M.D. | 7 |
| The Magic Door. By Howard Thurston. | 8 |
| Card Effect With Two Packs. By Nate Leipzig. | 10 |
| Potato Jones And His Amazing Disappearance. Horace Goldin. | 11 |
| The Miser's Dream As I Do It. By T. Nelson Downs. | 12 |
| Houdini-Hardeen Strait-Jacket Escape. By Theo. Hardeen Brother of Houdini. | 14 |
| Hi-Strung. By Okito and Fu-Manchu. | 16 |
| The Witch Of The Flame. Eugene Laurant. | 18 |
| The Triple Escape. By Levante. | 20 |
| A Great Production. By Blackstone. | 21 |
| The Coin Roll Vanish. By Paul LePaul. | 22 |
| Birch Vanishes Fifty Rabbits. By Birch. | 23 |
| Mobilizing The Aces. By Dai Vernon. | 24 |
| Watches, Tin Can, And Loaf. By Jose Frakson. | 26 |
| Harbin's Production Box. By Robert Harbin. | 27 |
| What Makes A Trick. By Al Baker. | 28 |
| Card In The Candle. By Ed. Reno. | 29 |
| Thinking Is A Good Trick. By "Silent" Mora. | 30 |
| The Vice Versa Rabbit Mystery. By Harlan Tarbell. | 31 |
| The Perennial Question. By Jack Gwynne. | 32 |
| Many Things Happen. By Harry Kellar. | 33 |
| I Was A Hindu Prince. By Nicola. | 34 |
| Forty Years Ago And More. By E.P. Ransom. | 36 |
| Portrait: Alexander Herrmann. | 43 |
| Portrait: Buatier DeKolta. | 44 |
| Portrait: Harry Kellar. | 45 |
| Portrait: Howard Thurston. | 46 |
| Portrait: Harry Houdini. | 47 |
| Portrait: T. Nelson Downs. | 48 |
| Portrait: Horace Goldin. | 49 |
| Portrait: Nate Leipzig. | 50 |
| Portrait: David Bamberg (Fu Manchu). | 51 |
| Portrait: Birch. | 52 |
| Portrait: Harry Blackstone. | 53 |
| Portrait: Cardini. | 54 |
| Portrait: Chang. | 55 |
| Portrait: Keith Clark. | 56 |
| Portrait: Ade Duval. | 57 |
| Portrait: Frakson. | 58 |
| Portrait: Hardeen. | 59 |
| Portrait: Will Rock. | 60 |
| Portrait: Paul Rosini. | 61 |
| Portrait: Tarbell. | 62 |
| Looking Backwards. | 63 |
| Hocus Pocus Revue of 1941. | 63 |
| Editor's Page. | 64 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 65 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 65 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 65 |
| M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest. | 66 |
| - National Council Meeting. | 66 |
| - Valley Conjurer's Assembly 17. By George J. Ellsworth. | 66 |
| - South Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky. | 66 |
| - Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Jordan J. Derderian. | 67 |
| - Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Robert B. Andrews. | 67 |
| - Rouclere Assembly No. 25. | 67 |
| - Dallas Assembly No. 13. By Carl E. Hunt. | 67 |
| - Queen City Mystics Assembly 11. By Harold F. Puff. | 68 |
| - Central City Assembly No. 14. By Howard Warringer. | 68 |
| - Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Vynn Boyar. | 68 |
| - North Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrove. | 68 |
| - Texas Assembly No. 19. By John L. Feeney. | 69 |
| - Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg. | 69 |
| - Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner. | 69 |
| Directory of Magic Clubs Affiliated and Independent. | 70 |
| Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips. | 72 |
| Magical Apparatus. | 73 |
| Max Holden. | 79 |
| Percy Abbott. | 83 |
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| NO. 2: APRIL 1941 | |
| Cover. | 108 |
| R. I. Issue. | 108 |
| Rhode Island Magicians. By C. Foster Fenner. | 108 |
| Miracles for Sale. | 108 |
| Joining Ropes. By "Think-A-Drink" Hoffman. | 109 |
| Penetrating Gold Fish. By C. Foster Fenner. | 110 |
| Magic Photography. | 110 |
| Color Changing Balloon. By Williston. | 111 |
| Break-away Box. By E. Donald Emery. | 112 |
| Surprise Coin Production. By Edward L. Whitford. | 112 |
| Prediction & Card Reverse. By Tony Kardyro. | 112 |
| The Magic Light. By Robert E. Graham. | 113 |
| Perplexing Pasteboard Problem. By H. Adrian Smith. | 113 |
| Magic, Rabbits and Lithos. By Chas. A. RossKam. | 114 |
| Ottokar Fischer Dies. | 117 |
| William A Ransom Dies. | 117 |
| Magic in Print: Card Tricks Anyone Can Do. Laer At Trylie and Tankelaeseren. Magic and Mysteries of India. Abbott's Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks. Reel Magic. Catalog. | 117 |
| Editor's Page. | 118 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 119 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 119 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 119 |
| M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest. | 120 |
| - Indianapolis Assembly No. 31. By William F. Steinmetz. | 120 |
| - Atlanta Assembly No. 30. By Mrs. H. R. Hulse. | 120 |
| - Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Harold Puff. | 120 |
| - Ohama Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan. | 120 |
| - Central City Assembly No. 14. By Howard Waringer. | 120 |
| - Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Vynn Boyar. | 121 |
| - Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrove. | 121 |
| - Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky. | 121 |
| - Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Jordan J. Derderian. | 121 |
| - Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner. | 121 |
| - Valley Conjurer's Assembly No. 17. | 122 |
| - Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Jerry Wallston. | 122 |
| - Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr. | 122 |
| - Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Ebocker. | 122 |
| - Boston Assembly No. 9. By Dick Fowler. | 122 |
| - Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By Jean Fole. | 123 |
| - Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By B. O. Burgin. | 123 |
| - Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg. | 123 |
| Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips. | 125 |
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| NO. 3: MAY 1941 | |
| Cover. | 132 |
| Future Events. | 132 |
| Miracles for Sale: Reels. "Ringo-Stick". Miracle Telephone Trick. Grant's Superba. Rat Trap for Card. Kanter's Rabbit. Television Frame. The Ghost Mirror. Silk Penetration. | 132 |
| Knifed. By Robert Harbin. | 133 |
| A Chinaman's Chance. By Winston H. Freer. | 134 |
| The Lone Camels of Abou. By Thomas W. Duncan. | 134 |
| Tophat, Cane, and Flowers. By Milbourne Christopher. | 135 |
| Silk to Ribbons, and Bouquet. By J. Brown. | 135 |
| More Providence Magic: | 136 |
| - Paper Tearing. By George Wetherald. | 136 |
| - Very Effective. By Ralph Capasso. | 136 |
| - Deceptive Coin Move. By Olindo Galluccio. | 136 |
| - Two Live Rabits From A Hat. By Karson. | 136 |
| - The Vanishing Cream. By John H. Percival. | 137 |
| - Cartoon. By Watson. | 137 |
| - Easy Card Control. By Gerald Kosky. | 138 |
| - Show The Card To The Pad. By Gerald L. Kaufman. | 138 |
| - Glass of Milk Routine. By Emil M. Loew. | 138 |
| - Murder Mystery with Cards. By Clayton Rawson. | 139 |
| "How's Tricks?" By Ade Duval. | 140 |
| Portrait: Russell Swann. | 141 |
| Editor's Page. | 142 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 143 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 143 |
| Magic in Print: Design for Magic. Old Tricks Made New. Something Borrowed - Something New. | 143 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 144 |
| M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest. | 145 |
| - Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr. | 145 |
| - Atlanta Assembly No. 30. By H. R. Hulse. | 145 |
| - Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Harry R. Voges. | 145 |
| - Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Harold F. Puff. | 146 |
| - Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan. | 146 |
| - Texas Assembly No. 19. By Dr. John L. Feeney. | 146 |
| - Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Vynn Boyar. | 146 |
| - Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner. | 146 |
| - Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrove. | 147 |
| - Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg. | 147 |
| - Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Jordan J. Derderian. | 147 |
| - Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky. | 147 |
| - Valley Conjurers Assembly No. 17. By George J. Ellsworth. | 148 |
| - Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Ebocker. | 148 |
| - Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By Jean Fole. | 148 |
| - Boston Assembly No. 9. By Dick Fowler. | 148 |
| Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips. | 149 |
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| NO. 4: JUNE 1941 | |
| Cover. | 156 |
| Future Events. | 156 |
| Miracles for Sale: Double Visible Blockgo. Get-Em-Snake. Think. Berg's Latest Blank Deck. Spirit-Buzzer. Tele-Vision. | 156 |
| Dealer's Providence Show. | 156 |
| The Miaco Color Change. By Miaco. | 157 |
| A Novel Drum or Hat Load. By C. Foster Fenner. | 158 |
| Making A Mistake. By Clarence Perry. | 158 |
| Sam in China. | 158 |
| Harbin's Super Newspaper Reading. By Robert Harbin. | 159 |
| The Great Checker Mystery. By J. Brown. | 159 |
| New Color Changes: Balloon, by Emil M. Loew; Giant Fan, by Charles Reagan. | 160 |
| The Dave Price False Cut. By Dave Price. | 160 |
| Tips on Magic. By Jack Flosso. | 160 |
| Sleeves & Coins. By Paul Morris. | 161 |
| What It Takes. By Leith Loder. | 163 |
| Talamas. By Keith Clark. | 164 |
| Portrait: Talamas. | 165 |
| Providence S.A.M. Conference. | 166 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 169 |
| Cometic Rays. | 169 |
| Editor's Page. | 170 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 171 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 171 |
| Magic in Print: Cagliostro. Our Mysteries. The Cardology of Tomorrow. Handle With Gloves. After The Dessert. | 171 |
| Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips. | 173 |
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| NO. 5: JULY 1941 | |
| Cover. | 180 |
| Future Issues. | 180 |
| Future Events. | 180 |
| Miracles for Sale: Grab-A-Dollar. Perplexity. Something from Nothing. Mental Photography. Flowering Rose Bush. Production of paper matches. Cut and Restored Ribbon. | 180 |
| Dealers' Cincinnati Show. | 180 |
| Time. By Robert Harbin. | 181 |
| With A Bow To Dr. Elliott. By Leo Hartz (S. Leo Horowitz). | 182 |
| Gloves To Pigeon. By C. Foster Fenner. | 182 |
| Two Card Detection. By Arthur Punnar. | 182 |
| Mnemonic Aid for Telepathy. By Leon Peisachowitz, M.D. | 183 |
| Grand Finale. By Tom Bowyer, Angelo Lewis, Arthur Leroy. | 184 |
| A Spirit Writes. By Arthur Leroy. | 184 |
| I've Got A Pocket Full Of Schemes. By Arthur Leroy. | 185 |
| A Magic Personality. By Leith Loder. | 186 |
| "Must Magicians Fight Spiritualism". By John Booth. | 187 |
| Cincinnati I.B.M. Convention. | 188 |
| Editor's Page. | 190 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 191 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 191 |
| Magic in Print: Marvels of Mystery. More Card Manipulations. The Diary of a Magician's Wife. | 191 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 192 |
| "A Few Paragraphs". By "Dorny". | 192 |
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| NO. 6: AUGUST 1941 | |
| Cover. | 200 |
| Next Month. | 200 |
| Miracles for Sale: The Spider. Burn-a-Hank. Devil's Mail Box. Maxam Ring Illusion. 2 From 5. Great Comedy Lit Cigar. Haunted Handkerchief. | 200 |
| Future Events. | 200 |
| Bran Transposition. By Ed Reno. | 201 |
| Harbin's Holdout. By Robert Harbin. | 202 |
| Producing A Rabbit. By Erlo Lee. | 202 |
| Cut and Restored Electric Lamp Wire. By Tommy Dowd and Alicia. | 203 |
| Lazybones. By Arthur Leroy. | 204 |
| Could Be. By Arthur Leroy. | 204 |
| Hot Stuff. By Arthur Leroy. | 204 |
| Just Another Move. By Arthur Leroy. | 204 |
| Color Line. By Arthur Leroy. | 205 |
| Slam. By Arthur Leroy. | 205 |
| Suit The Act To The Magician, The Magician To The Act. By Leith Loder. | 206 |
| Double or Astral Body. By Harry Kellar. | 207 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 208 |
| Trix and Chatter - Mostly the Latter. By "Dorny". | 208 |
| Seattle P.C.A.M. Convention. By Frank G. Gorrie. | 209 |
| Anything May Happen. By Ed Reno. | 210 |
| Beloved By His Fellow. By Nicola. By Harry Blackstone. By Le Paul. By Johnny Platt. By Eugene Laurant. By Al Baker. And Dorny Sez. | 210 |
| Portrait: Edward M. Reno. | 211 |
| Editor's Page. | 212 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 213 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 213 |
| Homer S. Woodworth Dies. | 214 |
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| NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1941 | |
| Cover. | 220 |
| Next Month. | 220 |
| Future Events. | 220 |
| Miracles for Sale. | 220 |
| Club or Stage Routine. By Karson. | 221 |
| Routine for Club or Stage. By Paul S. Limerick. | 222 |
| Rats and Stuff. By Stuart Robson, and Arthur Leroy. | 222 |
| An Adaptable Routine. By Harold Sterling. | 223 |
| A Comedy Routine. By Donald Holmes. | 223 |
| Some Suggestions and A New Routine. By Samuel Berland. | 224 |
| Try This Routine. By Joe Berg. | 225 |
| Care and Use of Flash Paper. By John C. Flynn. | 225 |
| Routine for A 15 Minute Club Act. By Lew Smith. | 226 |
| Stage Presence. By Leith Loder. | 227 |
| Dealer's in Magic and Spells. | 228 |
| Pictures of the Month. | 229 |
| Editor's Page. | 230 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 231 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 231 |
| "On The Spot". By Dorny. | 232 |
| Piff Paff Poof Convention. | 232 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 233 |
| News Notes. | 233 |
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| NO. 8: OCTOBER 1941 | |
| Cover. | 240 |
| Read the Magic. | 240 |
| Miracles for Sale: Cig-O-Bill. Abbott's Six Card Repeat. Number Detection. Folding Coin. Uncle Sam Arrives. Oh Bunk. The New Geni Tube. Shrunken Head Illusion. Vision Tester. | 240 |
| "Joseph's Block & Ribbon". By Eddie Joseph. | 241 |
| Confetti Capers. By "Hen" Fetsch. | 242 |
| Long Distance Mental Radio. By Grant Stuart. | 242 |
| Mysterious Dimes. By Arthur Leroy. By J. Brown. | 243 |
| Higgins Clock. By Robert Harbin. | 243 |
| Via A Thumb Tip. By Spalding. | 244 |
| Perpetual Coin Roll. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 244 |
| Producing A Rabbit. By Erlo Lee. | 244 |
| Just For The Fun Of It. By Paul Morris. | 245 |
| The Joys of Jaw Magic. By Leith Loder. | 246 |
| Houdini National Magic Day October Thirty-first. | 251 |
| Editor's Page. | 252 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 253 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 253 |
| Magic in Print: Namreh's Lincoln Rings. Frank Lane's Patter Books 1-2-3. Funny Stuff for Funny Magicians. Try This One. Sim. | 253 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 254 |
| Picture of the Month. | 254 |
| Fifteen Hundred Magicians Convene. Abbott's Get-Together. M.A.E.S. Newark Convention. Mid-West Conclave. New England Convention. Airline Pilot Performs. | 255 |
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| NO. 9: NOVEMBER 1941 | |
| David Devant Dies. | 264 |
| Miracles for Sale: Soft Soap. Sponge Ball Transformations. Mystery Water. The Lady and Gent. Super X Levitation. Hummer's Poker Chip Baffle. Blok Kord. Surprise Escape. | 264 |
| Color Blend. By Milbourne Christopher. | 265 |
| Confetti and Silks. By Peter Warlock. | 266 |
| "Keep Them Flying". By Grant Stuart. | 267 |
| The Haunted Cheese. By Robert Harbin. | 267 |
| Transposing Rings. By J. Brown. | 267 |
| An Amazing Card Force. By John Hochland. | 268 |
| My Rising Cards. By Rafael Vergara. | 268 |
| The Fabulous Falconi. By Milbourne Christopher. | 269 |
| Editor's Page. | 270 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 275 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 275 |
| To Pant or Pantomime. By Leith Loder. | 276 |
| Birch The Magician. | 277 |
| On The Spot. By Dorny. | 278 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 278 |
| New York State Conclave. | 279 |
| Houdini Club Convention. | 279 |
| Hocus Pocus Parade. | 279 |
| I.B.M. No. 2 Banquet. | 279 |
| Where They Are. | 280 |
| Margery Dies. | 280 |
| Greetings. | 280 |
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| NO. 10: DECEMBER 1941 | |
| The Christmas Conjuror. | 287 |
| Cover. | 288 |
| Miracles for Sale: Frankfurters - and Beer Bottles. Mother Goose Rhymes. Nail Writing Gimmick. Handkerchief to Snake. P.M.C. Nite Club Vanish. Drinks at Finger-tips. Puttin' In The Pocket. Repeat Candle Tube. Triple Color Change Silk. Mystery Box. Corrections. | 288 |
| Catching Coins. By Al Baker. | 289 |
| The Penetrable Silk. Enlarged and Illustrated. By Spalding. | 290 |
| Alibi. By Robert Harbin. | 291 |
| Penetration Supreme. By T. J. Crawford. | 292 |
| Donno's Dog. By Donno. | 293 |
| Dollars on the Ceiling. By Milbourne Christopher. | 293 |
| An Approach to Misdirection. By Leith Loder. | 294 |
| "On the Spot". By Dorny. | 295 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 295 |
| Barking Hackward. By Charles A. Leedy. | 296 |
| Editor's Page. | 298 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 303 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 303 |
| Whispers From The Past. By Joe Hayman. As told to Edward Saint. | 303 |
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| NO. 11: JANUARY 1942 | |
| Letter by John Mulholland. | 319 |
| Cover. | 320 |
| Next Month. | 320 |
| Miracles for Sale: Match-Effex. New Ball and Glass Trick. Water-Go. Ringo-Stick. Very Real Rabbit. Double Visible Blockgo. Grab-A-Dollar. Burn-a-Hank. Cig-O-Bill. Soft Soap. | 320 |
| Buy Defense Stamps and Bonds. By Paul Le Paul and John Mulholland. | 321 |
| The Penetrable Silk. Enlarged and Illustrated. By Spalding. | 322 |
| The Fourth Dimension. By Robert Harbin. | 325 |
| The Impossible Is Possible. By Frederic Kolb and Gregory Tanis. | 326 |
| Reappearing Eye Glasses. By J. Brown. | 326 |
| Thought Transmission. By John Hochland. | 326 |
| To Wit... By Leith Loder. | 331 |
| Laughs Not In The Script. By Vin Carey. | 332 |
| Editor's Page. | 334 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 335 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 335 |
| Magic in Print: Magical Ways and Means, by Al Baker. The Figure Fiend, by R. A. Burley. The Tarbell Course, by Harlan Tarbell. Miracle Methods, by Jean Hugard and Fred Braue. | 335 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 336 |
| On The Spot. By "Dorny". | 337 |
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| NO. 12: FEBRUARY 1942 | |
| The Great Nicola. | 344 |
| Miracles for Sale: Flash Rope Penetration. 20th Century. | 344 |
| Magic in Print: Patriotic Magic. Catalogue. | 344 |
| The Christopher Slate. By Milbourne Christopher. | 345 |
| A New Click Pass. By Paul Morris. | 346 |
| Coin Vanish. By Arthur Punnar. | 346 |
| Enchanted Wand. By Jack Flosso. | 347 |
| The Club Tray. By Robert Harbin. | 347 |
| Magical Easter Egg Dyeing. By J. Brown. | 347 |
| Harry Rouclere Dies. | 348 |
| Elmer P. Ransom Dies. | 349 |
| Speaking Professionally. By Nicola. | 350 |
| Around the World with the Great Nicola. By Charles Vance and The Roberts. | 351 |
| Just Routine Stuff. By Leith Loder. | 354 |
| Editor's Page. | 360 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 361 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 361 |
| Ted Annemann Dies. | 361 |
