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William W. Larsen

William W. Larsen

(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, Ormond McGill

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William W. Larsen & B. W. McCarron
79 Tricks and Ideas for the Holidays by William W. Larsen & B. W. McCarron

Do you want those extra dates between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Then update and transform your act with one or more of these sparkling suggestions for timely holiday magic. Let your agent or webmaster know that you've added something special to your act for the holiday season and watch those bookings roll in.

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...

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William W. Larsen & B. W. McCarron
A Spook Show in Your Parlor by William 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: ...

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William W. Larsen
Conjuring for Children by William W. Larsen

Bill Larsen reveals the inside secrets for performing magic to children in this newly revised ebook.

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...

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Dr. Q's Sight Unseen by William W. Larsen

Dr. Q not only tells you how to describe objects in detail after having been heavily blindfolded with cotton pads and heavy adhesive tapes, but he also tells you how to present the act in its most effective fashion and what to say while presenting it.

Yes, here is the whole secret of this act, described in detail, plus complete patter and presentation. Half dollars (borrowed and unprepared) may first be placed over the eyelids. Then more than half a dozen strips of adhesive tape are placed over the eyes and pressed down tightly at all points. (Tape is also unprepared and may be borrowed.)...

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William W. Larsen
Evidence of Deception by William W. Larsen

Here's an entertaining, 40-60 minute lecture that you, the magical performer, can present on the topic of paying attention to avoid getting taken in by scams, cons and crooked politicians. And it's a money-maker, too.

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...

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Final Houdini Seance by William W. Larsen

A captivating 45- to 60-minute lecture-demonstration about Harry and Bess Houdini's pact to find a means of communicating with each other after Harry's death. A complete lecture script with suggested effects. Perform it any time of year, but especially during the month of October (since Houdini died on Halloween). This is sure-fire entertainment for adult, college, and high school audiences. Earn money by performing this lecture-demonstration for civic group luncheons, college campus special events, at libraries, haunted houses, spook shows, and more.

This presentation revives the age-old...

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Fraudulent Spirit Phenomena by William W. Larsen

(Larsen is writing as Rev. Dr. Richard Straussberg)

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.

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Genii June 1973 (used) by William W. Larsen

This is number 8 from volume 56, with Jonathan Pendragon on the cover. Issue is in very good condition with one small crease on the lower right corner of the cover.

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Genii September 1975 (used) by William W. Larsen

This is number 9 from volume 39, with U. F. Grant on the cover. Issue is in very good condition with one pressure mark running across from top to bottom.

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Genii Volume 01 (Sep 1936 - Aug 1937) by William W. Larsen

September 1936 - August 1937
Official Organ for The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians
William W. Larsen, Editor & Publisher

420 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 1, Number 1 - September 1936 - 36 pages
  2. Contents
  3. A Love Poem - T. Page Wright
  4. The Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  5. MAGIC
    1. The Error Aces - T. Page Wright & William Larsen
    2. Nothing New in Parasols - Dale Williams
    3. Felix, The Felicitous Feline - T. Page Wright & William Larsen
    4. The L. W. Stop Mystery - T. Page Wright & William Larsen
    5. McMillen-Wright Rising Cards - T. Page Wright & William W. Larsen
      1. The...
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Genii Volume 02 (Sep 1937 - Aug 1938) by William W. Larsen

September 1937 - August 1938
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

  1. Genii - Volume 2, Number 1 - September 1937 - 32 pages
  2. Cover - Thomas Chew Worthington III
  3. In This Issue - Contents
  4. Thomas Chew Worthington III - biographical notes
  5. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  6. MAGIC
    1. The Third Eye - William W. Larsen
    2. "Dots" - Frank M. Chapman
    3. The Chinese Bartender - Dale Williams
    4. Indian Prisoner Tie - Fred Kapp
    5. "Tattle-Tale" -...
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Genii Volume 03 (Sep 1938 - Aug 1939) by William W. Larsen

September 1938 - August 1939
Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians
William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher

412 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 3, Number 1 - September 1938 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Al Robbins
  3. Albert C. Robbins - biographical notes
  4. In This Issue - Contents
  5. My Favorite Tricks - The Editor
    • A Bit Of Clairvoyance
  6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  7. Mr. Charles Waller, of Australia Presents The Parcel That Makes Itself
  8. "Old Stuff" - George G. Kaplan
  9. Eddie Clever Presents Measured Thoughts
  10. William Tell Up-To-Date - George Postle
  11. Oscar Weigle,...
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Genii Volume 04 (Sep 1939 - Aug 1940) by William W. Larsen

September 1939 - August 1940
Official American Organ for The International Alliance of Magicians
William W. Larsen, Editor and Publisher

403 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 4, Number 1 - September 1939 - 32 pages
  2. Cover - Maldo
  3. Maldo - biographical notes
  4. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
  5. In This Issue - Contents
  6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  7. The Inevitable Rabbit - Jon Kirby
  8. "Vernon's" Spirit Slate Routine - Vernon Cook
  9. Scattered Shots - L.O. Gunn
  10. By Touch Alone - Harlan Tarbell
  11. The Traveling Stamps - Loring Campbell
  12. Handkerchief Restored - Caryl S. FLeming
  13. Noting...
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Genii Volume 05 (Sep 1940 - Aug 1941) by William W. Larsen

September 1940 - August 1941
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

  1. Genii - Volume 5, Number 1 - September 1940 - 32 pages
  2. Cover - Bernard A. Giannini
  3. Bernard A. Giannini - biographical notes
  4. We Hope You Are Like One of These - testimonials
  5. Index- Contents
  6. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  7. Nite Club Magic - Milbourne Christopher and Russell Swann
    • Opening Tricks and Gags
      • A Blare of Trumpets
      • A Pin Please
      • Introducing the Magician
      • The Rising...
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Genii Volume 06 (Sep 1941 - Aug 1942) by William W. Larsen

September 1941 - August 1942
Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages and Magigals
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

476 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 6, Number 1 - September 1941 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Caryl Fleming Memorial Issue
  3. Caryl S. Fleming - biographical notes
  4. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  5. Any Drink Called For - Caryl S. Fleming version
  6. Success - poem - Harry Opel
  7. I Spell Your Card - Gerald Kosky
  8. Do You Remember When? - Harry Opel
  9. Flower Fantasy - Jack Trepel
  10. The Inverted Cigarette - Dr. Ervin
  11. Just Paragraphs - Herman L. Weber
  12. Wallace Lee - memory feat
  13. The King Can Do No...
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Genii Volume 07 (Sep 1942 - Aug 1943) by William W. Larsen

September 1942 - August 1943
Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages - and Magigals
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

432 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 7, Number 1 - September 1942 - 32 pages
  2. Cover - Floyd and Jennie Thayer
  3. Floyd and Jennie Thayer - biographical notes
  4. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  5. Fame Maker - Harry Mendoza
  6. Caryl Fleming Suggested--
    • Magical Impersonations
    • Comedy Interruption
  7. Tips - On-Tricks - Milbourne Christopher
    • Even Further "Out of This World"
    • No More Gas
    • Zipper Banana
    • Papa Gag
    • Pencil Tip
  8. "Here's Your Stamp" - Frank Herman ...
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Genii Volume 08 (Sep 1943 - Aug 1944) by William W. Larsen

September 1943 - August 1944
Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages - and Magigals
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

432 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 8, Number 1 - September 1943 - 36 pages
  2. Cover - Del Monte
  3. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  4. The King and Queen and a Bet! - Julien Proskauer
  5. Markers - R. M. Jamison
  6. The Relentless Reel - Charles Waller
  7. Two Favorites - Walter the Magicians
    • The Ghost Knots and Flying Silks
    • Cigarette and Fire
  8. You Didn't Notice It? - R. M. Jamison
  9. Del Monte [Charles Reagan] - interview by mail by Geraldine Larsen
  10. Pitcher Pips - "Hen" Fetsch
  11. The Invisible Cocktail...
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Genii Volume 09 (Sep 1944 - Aug 1945) by William W. Larsen

September 1944 - August 1945
Including S.A.M. and M-U-M pages - and Magigals
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

456 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 9, Number 1 - September 1944 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Eugene Bernstein
  3. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  4. Smart Silk - Dr. Raymond Beebe
  5. Encyclopedia Review Delay
  6. M.U.M. National Council - applications
  7. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins
  8. A Super Mystery - poem - Morgan Sherwood
  9. S.A.M. 22 Show Sept. 23
  10. The Enigma Box - Len J. Sewell
  11. Gerrie Says "Thanks"
  12. A Comedy Chain Escape - Jim & Gerald Sedgwick (The Magic Sedgies)
  13. Conjuring for Castaways -...
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Genii Volume 10 (Sep 1945 - Aug 1946) by William W. Larsen

September 1945 - August 1946
Including P.C.A.M. News and Magigals - M.U.M. sent as special insert
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

416 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 10, Number 1 - September 1945 - 36 pages
  2. Cover - McDonald Birch
  3. Index
  4. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  5. Rising Selected Cards from Cases - Jan Grippo
  6. Did You Know That - Maury Kains
  7. Gravatt's Simplex Penetration - Glenn G. Gravatt
  8. Easy Openers - Jack McMillen
  9. The Test of the Seven - Walter Price
  10. Two Selected Cards on Two Selected Carrots - Loring Campbell
  11. Did You Know That - Maury Kains
  12. Cigarettes...! - Irvin Turvey ...
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Genii Volume 11 (Sep 1946 - Aug 1947) by William W. Larsen

September 1946 - August 1947
Including M-U-M pages - and Magigals
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

392 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 11, Number 1 - September 1946 - 32 pages
  2. Cover - Claude S. Leaf
  3. Genii Speaks - editorial comments
  4. Stock Market Millions - Walter Price
  5. Facts and Fallacies - [Teral] Garrett
  6. Do As I Do Matchbox - Walter Price
  7. Did You Know That - Maury Kains
  8. The Drop Change Over - Glen [sic] Gravatt
  9. M.U.M. - The official news of The S.A.M. is an eight-page insert for S.A.M. Members
  10. Claude S. Leaf - biographical sketch
  11. The L.W. Mysteries for Children - William Larsen & T. Page...
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Genii Volume 12 (Sep 1947 - Aug 1948) by William W. Larsen

September 1947 - August 1948
Including Magigals
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

369 pages (7 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 12, Number 1 - September 1947 - 32 pages
  2. Cover - Frank Clinton
  3. Facing the Facts - Bill Larsen
    • Square Deal for Dealers
    • Keeps Your Hands in Your Pockets
    • The Great Leon Denies
    • Too Many Trophies
    • Bickering
    • Tribute
    • Big Business
    • On the Set at Paramount
    • George Boston
    • Too Good!
    • Framed!
    • It's Hot
  4. Rope of Quong Hi - Alan Wakeling
  5. Surprise!! - John J. Crimmins, Jr.
  6. cartoon - Tom Lawless
  7. One-man Blindfolded Psycho Act -...
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Genii Volume 13 (Sep 1948 - Aug 1949) by William W. Larsen

September 1948 - August 1949
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

376 pages (8 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 13, Number 1 - September 1948 - 32 pages
  2. Cover - Arthur Buckley
  3. Facing the Facts - Bill Larsen
    • The Welcome Mat
    • Loot
    • Things I Like
    • Things I Don't Like
    • Dollar Value
    • Editors
    • Teletrixters
  4. All Change - Len J. Sewell
  5. What? Another Square Circle? - Mike Zens
  6. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins
  7. Original Coin Sleights for Experts - Arthur Buckley
  8. Arthur Buckley - by Theo. Bamberg "Okito"
  9. Comedy Technique - First Article of a Series - Robert Orben ...
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Genii Volume 14 (Sep 1949 - Aug 1950) by William W. Larsen

September 1949 - August 1950
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

441 pages (7 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 14, Number 1 - September 1949 - 32 pages
  2. Cover - Ron and Thelma Greenwood
  3. Facing the Facts - Bill Larsen
  4. Fun with Firebowl and Flowers - "Dr. Chang" Sherman Ripley
  5. By George! It's Sandsational - George Sands
  6. Master Balls and Cigarettes - Al Sharpe
  7. The Invisible Man - William W. Larsen
  8. Double Daring - Frederick M. Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
    • re: a card trick
  9. Results of the Genii-Orben Poll - Robert Orben
    • Article Four
  10. Odd Magical Facts - Frank Fewins ...
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Genii Volume 15 (Sep 1950 - Aug 1951) by William W. Larsen

September 1950 - August 1951
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

512 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 15, Number 1 - September 1950 - 44 pages
  2. Cover - Billy Bishop an' Ann
  3. Guys and Gimmicks - William W. Larsen
  4. Miracle Card Vanish - W. B. Scott
  5. The Enchanted Tumbler - Marvin Roy
  6. Afghan Bands - Tommy Thompson
  7. The Sucker Newspaper Tear - Eddie Joseph
  8. Watch for Next Month's Genii
  9. Rusduck Readers - Rusduck
  10. Thimble Cane - Richard Piser
  11. Spirit Board - New Use for Rapping Hand Board - Bud Spraker
  12. New Lamps for Old - William Larsen
  13. The Phantom Rod - George Kier
  14. The Firecracker Girl - An Illusion...
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Genii Volume 16 (Sep 1951 - Aug 1952) by William W. Larsen

September 1951 - August 1952
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen, Editors

488 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 16, Number 1 - September 1951 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Wayne Shumway
  3. letter from the editor - Bill Larsen
  4. Tell Ya Wot I'd Like To Do - Contest with Prizes - Frank Herman
    • The Imperishable Parasol
    • The Expanding Parasol
    • Card on the Parasol
    • Card in the Shoe
  5. A Dumbfounding Divination - Tan Hock Chuan
    • Trickie - Morton Elliott
  6. Multiplying Color Changer - Without Gimmicks - Clarence Peterson
  7. Mechanical Jumbo Card - H. Fernandez
  8. The Vanishing Ice Cream Cone - Jesse Langston,...
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Genii Volume 17 (Sep 1952 - Aug 1953) by William W. Larsen

September 1952 - August 1953
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Larsen & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

507 pages (9 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 17, Number 1 - September 1952 - 44 pages
  2. Cover - The Merv Taylor Company
  3. Dealer's Directory
  4. On With the Show - editorial - Bill Larsen
  5. The Editors Problem
    • By Gerald Kosky
  6. Easy Does It - H. Fernandes
  7. A Novel Coin Bag - Lu Brent
  8. The Magical Traveler - Alan Wakeling
    • Scotland
  9. The Alcoholic Animal - Johnny Geddes
  10. The Artful Dodges of William W. Larsen
  11. Your New Act From Genii - Ray Muse
    • Pocket Close-Up Act (No Cards)
    • Impromptu...
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Genii Volume 18 (Sep 1953 - Aug 1954) by William W. Larsen

September 1953 - August 1954
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

471 pages (5 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 18, Number 1 - September 1953 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Mello, The Magical Clown
  3. Dealer's Directory
  4. On with the Show - Bill Larsen, Jr.
  5. The Search for the Perfect Egg (Second Edition) - Charles Waller
  6. Relation of English Money to American - Goodliffe
  7. The Serpent Of Cyclops - Robert L. Henderson
  8. The Jumping Signature - Glenn Gravatt
  9. Ideas of Idle Moments - Lu Brent
    • The Coin and Currency Pail
    • Currency Climax
  10. Spooks 'N' Spoofers - Eugene...
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Genii Volume 19 (Sep 1954 - Aug 1955) by William W. Larsen

September 1954 - August 1955
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

425 pages (11 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 19, Number 1 - September 1954 - 36 pages
  2. Cover - Thurston's Mysteries of India
  3. Dealer's Directory
  4. On with the Show - Gerrie Larsen
  5. The Elevator Aces - Kirk Kirkham & Lynn Searles
  6. Speed-O-Print - Richard L. Piser
  7. Ring-O - Larry Becker
  8. Behind the Back - Royal Brin, Jr.
  9. Mystery Circus - Verne Chesbro
    • The Vampire Block
  10. Rabbit in Hat Cut-Out - Keith Lingly
  11. The Trickeries of Bill Larsen - F. Michael Shields
    • The Comedy of the...
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Genii Volume 20 (Sep 1955 - Aug 1956) by William W. Larsen

September 1955 - August 1956
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

491 pages (5 double pages) (page numbering off by 2 in No. 7)

  1. Genii - Volume 20, Number 1 - September 1955 - 72 pages
  2. Cover - 20th Anniversary
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. Letters
  5. William W. Larsen, Sr. - photo
  6. Dedication
  7. The Genii Speaks
  8. Ideas of Idle Moments - Lu Brent
    • Ball Looney
    • The Great Klepto
  9. The Cat's Meow - Gerald Kosky
  10. Flower Magic - Frank Lezama
    • Flowers
    • Color Changing Rose
    • Another Color Change
    • A Bouquet of Flowers that Change Color
  11. Volta's...
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Genii Volume 21 (Sep 1956 - Aug 1957) by William W. Larsen

September 1956 - August 1957
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

468 pages (4 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 21, Number 1 - September 1956 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Fu Manchu
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. Next Month
  5. Laffs in Magic - cartoon - Jack Holland
  6. As We Go To Press - WWL(Jr.)
  7. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
    • I.B.M. to Houston
    • New Contest
  8. Coin Thru - Larry Becker
  9. A Good Opening - Senor Rai
  10. Magical Ideas - Judge Charles W. Fricke
    • The Fugitive Card
    • A Prediction Idea
    • Magical Ideas
  11. Gravatt's Multiple Match - Glenn Gravatt
  12. Wunn-Cutt...
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Genii Volume 22 (Sep 1957 - Aug 1958) by William W. Larsen

September 1957 - August 1958
William Larsen, Jr., Geraldine Larsen-Baker, Milton Page Larsen, Dorothy Larsen Editors

461 pages (3 double pages) and 2 duplicated page numbers

  1. Genii - Volume 22, Number 1 - September 1957 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Mr. and Mrs. Art dvthesource
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. Letters
  5. Magic Diaper Dialogue - humor - Jack Lloyd
  6. The Genii Speaks - W.W.L. (Jr)
    • Geraldine Larsen marries Art Baker
    • No Riddle to Bagley-Biddle
    • Larsen-Mulholland Code
  7. Ken Allen's Egg in Paper Plus Contest Winner
    • Lolli-Pop - John Hamilton
    • Salt of the Sea - John Hamilton ...
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Genii Volume 23 (Sep 1958 - Aug 1959) by William W. Larsen

September 1958 - August 1959
Geraldine Larsen-Baker, Publisher 7 William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Dorothy Larsen Editors

446 pages (6 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 23, Number 1 - September 1958 - 40 pages
  2. Cover - Larry Weeks
  3. Letters
  4. In This Issue - contents
  5. Our Cover - Meet Larry Weeks
  6. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
  7. Holy's Miracle - Holly F. Schramm
  8. Noisy Comedy Cabinet - Johnny Geddes
  9. The Linking Rings (For Bewildered Beginners) - Glenn Gravatt
  10. Richard Himber Writes AN Open Letter To U. F. Grant [re: spike thru balloon]
  11. Knee-Deep In Handcuffs - Larry Weeks
  12. Ring And Rope - Glenn Gravatt
  13. Pictures...
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Genii Volume 24 (Sep 1959 - Aug 1960) by William W. Larsen

September 1959 - August 1960
Geraldine Larsen, William Larsen, Jr. & Milton Page Larsen, Editors

426 pages (6 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 24, Number 1 - September 1959 - 36 pages
  2. Cover - Chop Chop and Ted Lewis
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. Obituaries
    • Jean Hugard - by Milbourne Christopher
    • Karl Germain - by Stuart Cramer
  5. The Genii Speaks - WWL Jr.
  6. Psycho Vision - Glenn Gravatt
  7. Slightly Fantastic - Dick Zimmerman
  8. The Card Between - Glenn Gravatt
  9. Humpty Dumpty - Joe White
  10. The Fez Looks Familiar - Joe White
  11. Spectator And The Aces - William Miesel
  12. Maximus - Simon Aronson ...
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Genii Volume 25 (Sep 1960 - Aug 1961) by William W. Larsen

September 1960 - August 1961
William Larsen, Jr., Editor & Geraldine Larsen-Baker, Publisher

522 pages (6 double pages)

  1. Genii - Volume 25, Number 1 - September 1960 - 104 pages {2 pages missing; back covers?
  2. Cover - Silver Anniversary Issue
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. Dedication to William W Larsen, Sr. with photo
  5. Gerrie Speaks - Gerrie Larsen-Baker
  6. The Genii Speaks - WWL, Jr
  7. The Genii Speaks - reprint from Vol. 1, No. 1 - William W. Larsen, Sr.
  8. On With The Show - reprint from Vol. 17, No. 11 - the last editorial from William. W. Larsen, Sr.
  9. The 1-2-3-4 Elevator Cards - Frank Garcia ...
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William W. Larsen
Genii Volume 26 (Sep 1961 - Aug 1962) by William W. Larsen

September 1961 - August 1962
William Larsen, Jr., Editor & Geraldine Larsen-Baker, Publisher

495 pages (1 double page)

  1. Genii - Volume 26, Number 1 - September 1961 - 44 pages
  2. Cover - Milbourne Christopher
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
  5. Charlie Miller's Ring On Stick Routine - Frank Csuri
  6. Smoke and Silks - Eddie Joseph
  7. Patter from Dell O'Dell
    • Shirt Off Back
    • Paper Hat And Paper Pants - Old Maid Story
    • Dell's Donald Duck Trick
  8. Witch Doctor's Necklace - Glenn Gravatt
  9. Bagdad - News From All Over the World - WWL (Jr.)
  10. News From England - Wilfred...
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William W. Larsen
Genii Volume 27 (Sep 1962 - Aug 1963) by William W. Larsen

September 1962 - August 1963
William Larsen, Jr., Editor & Geraldine Larsen-Baker, Publisher

540 pages

  1. Genii - Volume 27, Number 1 - September 1962 - 44 pages
  2. Cover - Reveen
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
  5. Streamlined Silks - Dick Zimmerman
  6. Name Calling Rabbit - Joseph M. White
  7. Wishful Thinking - Eddie Joseph
  8. Nuwords For Wonda - Howard A. Adams & Bob Wagner
  9. Small Town Talk - Walt Rollins
    • A Mid-Summer Night's Scream
  10. Essentials of Showmanship With Magic - Dr. Eugene Gloye
    • Part V - Emphasis
  11. Our Cover - Reveen - by Arnold Furst
  12. Gems...
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Genii Volume 28 (Sep 1963 - Aug 1964) by William W. Larsen

September 1963 - August 1964
William Larsen, Jr., Publisher & Editor - Geraldine Larsen Baker, Advisory Editor

483 pages (1 double page)

  1. Genii - Volume 28, Number 1 & 2 - September-October 1963 - 48 pages
  2. Cover - Richard Himber Conducting The String Section Of His 22-Piece Pepsi Cola Orchestra
  3. In This Issue - contents
  4. The Genii Speaks - WWL (Jr)
  5. Magic From Manhattan - J. Benzais
    1. The J.B. Kard Kop - J. Benzais
    2. The J.B. False Cut - J. Benzais
    3. The Egg And The Bag - Gerald Deutsch
    4. Ring-O-Leveo - Dr. Ben B. Braude
    5. Dinner Roll Fantasy - Ken Krenzel
    6. Lorayne's Cointroll...
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