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Genii Magazine February 2025

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GENII

THE CONJURORS' MAGAZINE


VOLUME 88
NUMBER 2
FEBRUARY 2025

The Genii Speaks by Jim Steinmeyer
  • We've made some additions and picked up a plural

  • Mailbox
  • Congratulations, suggestions, and plans.

  • The February Almanac
  • On this day, Horace Goldin patented a cannon.

  • In Memoriam, Kreskin by Mark Holstein
  • Remembering America's popular mentalist

  • The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
  • FISM makes plans, Houdini makes a movie.

  • FEATURES

    What We See & What We Don't by Peter Lamont
  • An excerpt from Radical Thinking, our perceptions are explained in the streets of Edinburgh, with a nod to the world of magic and deception.

  • What Is This Magazine?
  • A moment to reflect, a moment to strategize, Genii Editor at Large looks at the opportunity for a modern magic magazine.

  • Hugard's "Real Magician" by Dominic Twose
  • A mysterious performance of card magic from 1926 demonstrates ingenious thinking and careful reporting from two legendary magicians.

  • IN PRACTICE

    Magicana: Nous Savons by Richard Kaufman
  • An officially footing card miracle from Benjamin Barnes

  • OG AWE Struck by Adam Elbaum
  • A devious take on Think a Card

  • Bank Night by Roberto Mansilla
  • A classic plot using three envelopes to create a powerful opener.

  • Inzani Bottle Production by Jerry Sadowitz
  • The story and technique behind a famously gimmick free effect.

  • IN PERFORMANCE

    The Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster
  • Holiday Mystique: Redecorating for the seasons

  • The Magicians Agency Theatre by Vannessa Armstrong
  • Scott Pepper's plans for his San Antonio theatre

  • MARKETPLACE

    Best in Show by Jeff Prace
  • Precise tools created by The Perfect Shuffle

  • Staff Picks by The Magic Apple
  • The San Fernando Valley's local magic shop.

  • Trick Reviews
  • Liquify, Super Drink, Appearing Glass, Three Card Monte Stand, Simon Says, and Bammo Buddha Time Machine.

  • Book Reviews
  • The Yankee Magic Collector 21, Mentalism Incorporated Vols 1 & 2, Conjuring the Spirit World

  • Advertiser Index

    WORKSHOP

    Cartoon Physics & Magic by Dr. Matt Pritchard
  • Experimenting optical illusions and techniques.

  • Songwriting for Magicians by Pete Mccabe
  • Writing a better, clearer, and more entertaining show

  • Getting Down to Business by Sara Crasson
  • Business decisions can define a path in magic.

  • PERSPECTIVES

    Slightly Astonishing by Jim Hagy
  • Your insights into magic may be a secret power.

  • Exposing Herbert Albini's Exposures by Ben Winn
  • Albini wasn't beloved; he annoyed his colleagues.

  • Mysterious Poetry by Jason Bishop
  • The illusionist's strange, misty floating sphere.

  • Coffee With... by Derren Brown
  • A chat with the groundbreaking mentalist.

  • Subscription Information/Advertiser Index
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