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VOLUME 35





NO. 1: MARCH 1936


 

Dr. A Wilson. By Joe G. Lightner.

4

Five Hands. By Nate Leipzig.

5

The King's Crown. By Hardeen.

6

A Glass for Coin Tricks. By Herman Hanson.

6

A Useful "Number" Trick. By Edward Victor.

7

Message From Beyond. By Al Baker.

7

Sympathetic Reverse. By Wilfrid Jonson.

8

Di-Divisor. By Royal V. Heath.

8

Publicity and Magic. By Carl W. Jones.

8

Next Month.

8

Personality and Presentation. By Tommy Martin.

9

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

10

- The Magic Bookcase. By Joseph Rukus.

10

- Confetti To Flowers. By George Dryden.

10

- The Wandering Dollar Bill. By Joseph Rukus.

10

- A Couple of Brain Waves. By C. Brustia.

11

- An Idea for a "Glass" Illusion. By Princess Nada.

11

- A Few Kinks. By Elbert V. Nelson.

11

- An Improvement of Block and Wand Mystery. By Richard F. McKinney.

11

- A Doll House Silk Production. By Monte Harris.

11

A Plea for Magical Literature. By Paul Fleming, the Magician.

12

The Winners for 1936 of The Sphinx Award: Professional: Birch, the Magician. Amateur: Tom Sellers.

13

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; Berlin Notes, by Helmut Schreiber.

14

Crying "Fake" - Not Enough. By Elmer P. Ransom.

15

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

16

Charles J. Carter. By Anson B. Ingels.

17

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

17

Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe.

17

Told to the Sphinx.

18

Who's Who In Magic: Arnold Belais; J. Brown; Paul Alther.

19

Isaac Fawkes. By Sidney W. Clarke.

20

Portrait: Fawkes.

21

Editor's Page.

22

Squawks. By Frazee.

23

25 Years Ago.

23

Magic In Print: "Would You Believe It". Patter Books. The Psychology of Conjuring. "Hellstromism". Misdirection for Magicians. Mysteries of The Mystic Seven.

23

M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.

24

- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Dick Madden.

24

- Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

24

- Demons Club No. 6. By Ed Heyl.

24

- Northern Connecticut No. 21. By Chuck Allen.

24

- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.

25

- President's Letter. By Julien J. Proskauer.

25

- Valley Conjurer's No. 17. By Lionel A. Walker.

25

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.

26

- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Harry Brock.

26

- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Willard S. Smith.

26

- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By E. F. Charette.

26

- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest.

27

- Parent Assembly No. 1. By Elmer M. Applegit.

27

Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit.

28

Directory of Magic Clubs.

29





NO. 2: APRIL 1936


 

The Magician's Stage.

48

Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe.

48

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

48

The Sphinx Award.

48

Next Month.

48

Tub and Tray. By Jack Gwynne.

49

The Zens "Box Top" Conjuring Table. By M. F. Zens.

50

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

51

- Koko the King of Kokonuts. By Baffles.

51

- Modern Rice Bowls. By Del Pelton.

51

- All Wet. By Marcus Bloch.

51

- Spirit Slate Prediction. By Harold Stratton.

52

- A Telephone Book Prediction. By R. M. Jamison.

52

- Letter of the Alphabet. By Herb Runge.

52

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

53

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

54

Told to the Sphinx.

55

It's Almost As If It Happened Yesterday. By Fred Keating.

56

Off Their Chests in Letters to the Editor.

58

Portrait: C. H. Larette, Viennese Master of Sleight of Hand.

59

Editor's Page.

60

Squawks. By Frazee.

61

25 Years Ago.

61

Magic In Print: The Elusive Canary. Six Bits. La Prestidigitation Sans Baggages. Ireland's Year Book 1936. 20th Century Mind Reading Act. The Gay Magician.

61

M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.

62

- President's Letter. By Julien J. Proskauer.

62

- Reno Magic Circle No. 28. By Bud L. Beasley.

62

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

62

- Northern Connecticut No. 21. By Chuck Allen.

62

- Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

63

- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Dick Madden.

63

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.

63

- Texas Assembly No. 19. By E. E. Call.

63

- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.

63

- Washington Assembly No. 23.

64

- Valley Conjurers' No. 17. By Lionel A. Walker.

64

- Harry Rouclere No. 25. By Tom Protzman.

65

- Central City No. 14. By Lynn Searles.

65

- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Willard S. Smith.

65

- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest.

65

- Demons Club No. 6. By Vin Carey.

65

Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit.

66





NO. 3: MAY 1936


 

Howard Thurston.

76

Please Note.

76

Throwing Cards To The Audience.

77

The Boss. By Herman Hanson.

78

Mr. Thurston. By Jackie Mason.

78

The Governor. By George White.

78

Howard Thurston as a Friend. By Fulton Oursler.

78

Harbin's Tower of Cards. By Robert Harbin.

79

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

80

- Just to Fill Up Space. By Paul Morris.

80

- The Vanishing Pip. By Joseph Rukus.

80

- New 20th Century Trick. By Joseph Rukus.

80

- The White Silk. By Joseph Rukus.

80

- The Materialized Streamer. By Joseph Rukus.

81

- Something From Nothing. By Princess Nada.

81

- Egg Bag Routine. By R. D. Spraker, Jr.

81

- A Rope Routine, Wrinkle, and Patter. By William S. Houghton.

81

Magic As A Business. By Tommy Martin.

83

A Letter from Jim Sherman.

84

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

85

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

86

Told to the Sphinx.

87

Flockton, Gyngell and Lane. By Sidney W. Clarke.

88

Photo: Harry Kellar and Howard Thurston.

89

Editor's Page.

90

Squawks. By Frazee.

91

25 Years Ago.

91

Magic In Print: Twelve Tested Tricks.

91

Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe.

91

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

91

German Convention.

92

Magical Notions. By Somerset.

92

Who's Who In Magic: Caton; Charlie Hoffman; Carl Cleon Clark.

92

M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.

93

- President's Letter. By Julien J. Proskauer.

93

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

93

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.

93

- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Bill Munro.

94

- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.

94

- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By C. Foster Fenner.

94

- Texas Assembly No. 19. By E. E. Call.

94

- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.

95

- Northern Connecticut No. 21. By Chuck Allen.

95

- Demons Club No. 6. By Ed Heyl.

96

- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Dick Madden.

96

- Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

96

- Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest.

96

Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit.

97





NO. 4: JUNE 1936


 

Keith Clark.

108

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

108

Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe.

108

Staff Artist.

108

Dervish Devotions. By Silent Mora.

109

George W. Hunter Dies.

110

Duval Reports.

110

Welsh Miller Dies.

110

Louis King Dies.

110

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

111

- Thimble Thot. By Vernon.

111

- The Tambourine Production. By Neal Elias.

111

- The Deuce You Say! By Paul Morris.

111

- Double Deceptions with Thimbles. By Henry Snyder.

112

- Why Not? By Frank Flint.

112

- Mysterious Expansion. By Marcus Bloch.

112

- Pointers. By William Meyers.

112

- Sleigh Bells. By William Meyers.

112

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

112

Springfield Society of American Magicians Conference.

114

International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention.

115

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

116

Portrait: Royal V. Heath.

117

Editor's Page.

118

Squawks. By Frazee.

119

25 Years Ago.

119

Magic In Print: Dante's Thirty-Fifth Year Book. Producing Lighted Cigarettes. Thimble Magic. How to Make a Ghost Walk. The Cluttered Stage.

119

Told to the Sphinx.

120

M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.

121

- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.

121

- Quad City Assembly No. 27. By Donald Hendricks.

121

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

121

- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By C. Foster Fenner.

122

- Royal Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Dr. H. G. Schwartz.

122

- Harry Rouclere No. 25. By Thomas Protzman.

122

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.

122

- Texas Assembly No. 19. By E. E. Call.

123

- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Dick Madden.

123

- Southern California Assembly No. 22.

124

- Washington Assembly No. 23.

124

Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit.

125





NO. 5: JULY 1936


 

Milbourne Christopher.

132

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

132

Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe.

132

Miracle - Ha!

132

Your Card, Sir? By Jean Hugard.

133

Only Seven Tricks. By Sherman Ripley.

134

Another Rope Cut. By Tom Sellers.

134

Borrowed Crowns.

134

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

135

- Jumbo Card Finish. By R. M. Jamison.

135

- General Alarm. By Marcus Bloch.

135

- Penetrating Card Through Block. By Joseph Rukus.

136

- Do a Trick. By Paul Morris.

136

- The Phantom Circle. By Marcus Bloch.

136

- The Mystic Ball. By R. M. Jamison.

136

- The Patriotic Dyeing Tube. By Joseph Rukus.

137

- Curious Color Change. By Ro-Z.

137

- The Uncanny Rattle. By Marcus Bloch.

137

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

138

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

139

The Future of Magic. By Sam Margules.

140

Portrait: J. Warren Keane.

141

Editor's Page.

142

Squawks. By Frazee.

143

25 Years Ago.

143

Magic In Print: Money From Magic. Thayer's Quality Magic. Kajutu no Hiken. The B.M.S. Journal. La Prestidigitation Sans Baggages.

143

Told to the Sphinx.

144

M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas.

145

- Attention Assembly Correspondents.

145

- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Edmond F. Charette.

145

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

145

- Texas Assembly No. 19. By E. E. Call.

146

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Mac Wright.

146

- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By George H. Turner.

146

- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Chuck Allen.

146

Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit.

148





NO. 6: AUGUST 1936


 

Magic Made of Use to Science. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

156

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

156

Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe.

156

Slow Motion Coin Vanish. By John Ramsay.

157

Cap and Pence Modernized. By Will Blyth.

158

A Mathemagical Magic Square. By Royal V. Heath.

158

Effective Control.

158

Patter. By Charles A. Leedy.

159

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

160

- Rapid Banking (My Method). By Henry Snyder.

160

- Fair Exchange. By Paul Morris and Dr. Jack Daley.

160

- The Silk in the Glass of Confetti. By Joseph Rukus.

161

- The Twenty Halfpence Trick. By Thomas K. Barnard.

161

- The Dancing Dutch Shoes. By Princess Nada.

161

- The Fire Cracker. By Joseph Rukus.

161

- The Magician Tips His Hat. By Abner Hegre.

162

- Three Times Tried. By R. M. Jamison.

162

- Political Magic. By Tom Smith.

162

Around the World of Magic. London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

163

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

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