(Green Bay, Wisconsin: 31st December 1904 - 5th July 1953)
Inspired and learned from tricks bought by his father. Moved to Southern California in 1922. Criminal lawyer. Semi-pro mentalist and magician. Founder-editor Genii magazine 1936-53. In 1939 toured a full-evening show thru USA with wife Gerrie and sons Bill Jr and Milt. Owned Thayer Studio of Magic in Los Angeles 1942-1950 when sold to Clayton Jacobson. Retired from law practice in 1945 to give full time to magic. Founder of the Larsen magic dynasty. SAM Hall of Fame.
Co-invented (with T. Page Wright) Boudoir of a Dancing Girl (by 1928). Published several booklets jointly with his friend Wright, including The L.W. Mysteries for Children (1928) and L&W Mental and Spirit Mysteries (1929). Plus many joint articles with Wright in Sphinx under various pen names.
Under own name and pen name of "Dr. Frederick Straussborg" wrote many published manuscripts, mostly on mentalism, many republished as The Mental and other writings of William Larsen, Sr (1977, 212pp). Also under own name: Magically An Idea or Two (1933, 46pp), Contact and Non-Contact Mind-Reading (1945, 4pp), Tricks for Television (1949, 12pp), Puppetrix (1949, 14pp), etc. As "Jack Hamilton" wrote Descriptive Program of Dante's Sim Sala Bim.
Coauthors: T. Page Wright, B. W. McCarron
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79 Tricks and Ideas for the HolidaysWilliam W. Larsen & B. W. McCarron![]() If you're interested in earning those extra dollars, this updated ebook is for you. With 79 ideas for tricks and extra seasonal revenue with Christmas ornaments, Santa Claus, candles, holly wreathes, mistletoe, holly berries, tinsel garlands, gift-wrapped presents, etc. But don't... | 2020 / 10 / 26 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
A Spook Show in Your ParlorWilliam W. Larsen & B. W. McCarron![]() Host your own entertaining séance or year-round haunted house with these frightfully spooky stunts. Not just for Halloween, you'll be the life of the party any time with more than a devil's dozen effects and stunts that take place around the séance table or darkened room. They won't break the (blood) bank, either. Newly revised, with over 20 pages of added content, including new methods, attractions and ideas to make yours the most talked-about event in your city or town. Don't just perform magic . . . live it in your own house of spooks and ghosts. Here's a partial look at the contents: ... | 2019 / 2 / 16 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Conjuring for ChildrenWilliam W. Larsen![]() Aside from the author's sage and practical advice, garnered from hundreds of shows for youngsters, you get twelve entertaining routines using standard equipment you likely already own. Now you, too, can crack this lucrative field and beat out the local competition. Included are tricks using toys, animals, rings, coins, handkerchiefs, silks, etc. Most of the described effects include full patter. Best of all, this edition has been newly revised and updated with performance suggestions and... | 2019 / 9 / 19 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
Evidence of DeceptionWilliam W. Larsen![]() Entertain your talk with magic: Your audience will not only be informed, but entertained with magic effects that you likely already have, or modestly priced items easily obtained from most any dealer. This newly revised edition also includes three effects recommended by Larsen, that you would previously have had to buy separately. This lecture is in demand: Not a magic show... | 2019 / 12 / 31 | $12.00 to wish list | ||
Fraudulent Spirit PhenomenaWilliam W. Larsen![]() Whether you want to haunt a house, perform a parlor seance, or entertain a private audience with a series of ghostly mysteries, this book shows you how to do it. Long out of print, this limited edition manuscript is now available to a new generation of house haunters, spirit mediums and practitioners of bizarre magick. Use these spine-chilling effects to scare the yell out of your victims. If you're a storyteller, use one or more of these macabre stunts to accentuate a horror story. Use an effect or two to spice up your existing act.... | 2019 / 5 / 26 | $12.00 to wish list | ||
Genii September 1975 (used)William W. Larsen | 2021 / 1 / 30 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
Genii Volume 01 (Sep 1936 - Aug 1937)William W. Larsen![]() Official Organ for The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians William W. Larsen, Editor & Publisher 420 pages
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Genii Volume 02 (Sep 1937 - Aug 1938)William W. Larsen![]() Official Organ for The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians and Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher 464 pages
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Genii Volume 03 (Sep 1938 - Aug 1939)William W. Larsen![]() Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher 412 pages
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Genii Volume 04 (Sep 1939 - Aug 1940)William W. Larsen![]() Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher 403 pages
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Genii Volume 05 (Sep 1940 - Aug 1941)William W. Larsen![]() Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages Mr. and Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors 420 pages
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Genii Volume 06 (Sep 1941 - Aug 1942)William W. Larsen![]() Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages and Magigals Mr. and Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors 476 pages
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Genii Volume 07 (Sep 1942 - Aug 1943)William W. Larsen![]() Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages - and Magigals Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors 432 pages
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Genii Volume 08 (Sep 1943 - Aug 1944)William W. Larsen![]() Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages - and Magigals Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors 432 pages
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Genii Volume 09 (Sep 1944 - Aug 1945)William W. Larsen![]() Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages - and Magigals Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors 456 pages
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Genii Volume 10 (Sep 1945 - Aug 1946)William W. Larsen![]() Including P.C.A.M. News and Magigals - M.U.M. sent as special insert Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors 416 pages
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Genii Volume 11 (Sep 1946 - Aug 1947)William W. Larsen![]() Including M-U-M pages - and Magigals Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors 392 pages
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Genii Volume 12 (Sep 1947 - Aug 1948)William W. Larsen![]() Including Magigals Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors 369 pages (7 double pages)
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Genii Volume 13 (Sep 1948 - Aug 1949)William W. Larsen![]() Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors 376 pages (8 double pages)
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Genii Volume 14 (Sep 1949 - Aug 1950)William W. Larsen![]() Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors 441 pages (7 double pages)
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