Magic – An Independent Magazine For Magicians Year Set 1998 (Pre-Owned)

Description

These came from a magician’s estate purchase. Good pre-owned condition and comes with the April supplement as well.

Some History:  In 1991, Stan Allen turned an eight-page newsletter into “an independent magazine for magicians” called MAGIC, averaging 100 glossy pages per month.

Over the next few years, MAGIC Magazine grew to be the most successful conjuring magazine in history. Guinness Book of World Records named it the “World’s Largest-Selling Magazine for Magicians,” ultimately with a paid readership of over 10,000.

After a 25-year run totaling 301 issues and 31,526 pages, Stan retired MAGIC Magazine in the fall of 2016.

 

The contents:

Volume 7, Number 5 – Volume 8 Number 4
January 1998 – December 1998
Stan Allen & Associates
Stan Allen, Editor

1404 pages

Magic – Volume 7, Number 5 – January 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – Magic 1997 A-Z
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Little Dog
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Red Alert!
Guest Editorial – The Competitive Edge – Steve Bedwell
Marketplace – Michael Close
Short Takes
Dingle’s Deceptions: The Video – Derek Dingle – video
The Art of Invisible Thread – Jon LeClair – book
The Mental Magick of Basil Horwitz, Volume 4 – Basil Horwitz – book
Breslaw’s Last Legacy – Philip Breslaw – book reprint from Stevens Publishing
Business Card Miracles – Jon Jensen – book
Stand Up Coin Power – Eivind Lowig – book
Details – about the items and addresses
Davenports: The First 100 Years – David Britland
November TV Madness – John Moehring
Penn & Teller’s Home Invasion
Champions of Magic 2
Science of Magic
Breaking The Code – re: Masked Magician – by Stan Allen
Monday Night Magic, New York Style – Richard Cohn
Cover: 1997 From A To Z – John Moehring
Numbers
Rest in Peace
Theory In Practice – Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Magic Mouse – Mike Rogers
Reel Floating Match – Mark Elsdon
Drilling – Marcelo Contento
Martin Gardner’s Corner
The Ball That Rolls Uphill
Theory In Practice – Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
The Pickpocket Challenge
Conventions – Scott Wells
I Resolve …
Magic on the Beach III – Jon Racherbaumer
The Workshop ’97 – Steven Kline
The 6th Annual Gathering – Brittany Malatesta
Motor City Close Up Conference – Mike Powers
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 7, Number 6 – February 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – Secrets Revealed – What Now?
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Wanted!
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Rope Trick Performed AT Gili Gili ’97
Guest Editorial – A Date With A Magician – Steve Bedwell
Marketplace – Michael Close
The Hurrier I Go …
Climbing the Ladder to Successful Close-Up Magic – Phil Jay – manuscript
Tales from the Road – Tom Lilly – manuscript
Drugs, Strangers, and Other Dangers – Ron Conley – manuscript
The Genius of Robert Harbin – Eric Lewis – book
The Coney Island Fakir: The Magical Life of Al Flosso – Gary R. Brown – book
The Desert Brainstorm Series Volumes 1-3 the Arizona 6 ½ – three videos
The A-! All Star Videos Volumes 3 & 4 – A-1 MultiMedia – two videos
The Low Main Deck – Chris Bacchus – effect
Insight – Keith Fields – book test
Bottoms Up: Finesse Card Under Glass – booklet – Tommy Middleton & David Harkey – Reviewed by Jon Racherbaumer
The Chronicles – Karl Fulves – magazine
Wow: It’s Ray Kosby – Ray Kosby – video
Passing Through – Douglas Cameron – effect
Details – about the items and addresses
In His Words: Jeff McBride – Interview by Stan Allen
Dana Daniels: Visualizing The Future – Mike Caveney
Cover: What Do We Do Now? – re: Masked Magician – Stan Allen
The Best Show … I Ever Saw – re: Willard The Wizard – John Moehring
The Legend
Mentalism Well Done – Marc Salem’s Mind Games – by Rich Marotta
Theory In Practice – Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Hong Kong Transpo – Giampaola Zelli
Faro Foolery – S. Brent Morris
Theory In Practice – Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
The Thespian Card
Conventions – Scott Wells
’97 Pick-Up
The Unconventional Convention – Carolyn Rees
Bob Little’s Super Sunday – Craig Dickson
Ron L. Martin MacMillian’s 26th Annual International Magic Convention – Elizabeth Warlock
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 7, Number 7 – March 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – Allakazam! & Mark Wilson
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Issues
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Milestones
Alfred “Al” DeLage – died
R.L. “Dock” Haley – died
Book Shopping …
Guest Editorial – Magic And Reason – Shawn R. Ingram
Marketplace – Michael Close
Expose This
Penn & Teller’s How to Play in Traffic – Penn & Teller – book
The Amazing Cigar – Giovanni Livera & Jon Racherbaumer – book
The Magic Book – Harry Lorayne – book
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling, and Dynamic Computer Memories – S. Brent Morris – book
Doc Eason Live! Volumes 1-3 – Doc Eason – three videos
Easy to Master Card Miracles Volumes 4, 5, & 6 – Michael Ammar – three videos
Miracles with Cards Volumes 1, 2, & 3 – James Swain – three videos
Glink – Jon Allen – prop
Sketch-O-Magic – David Garrard – prop
It’s Not Magic, But – Photomosaics – Robert Silvers – book
Details – about the items and addresses
In His Words: Hank Lee – Interview by John Moehring
Davenport’s Centenary Celebration – David Charvet
The Mighty Midget – re: The Midget Magician magazione – Edwin A. Dawes
Random Reflections on Wilfred Huggins – F. William Kuethe, Jr.
The Power of Music – Joanie Spina
Practical Matters
Cover: Magic As Seen On TV – Allakazam … And The Magic Lands Of Mark Wilson – Part 1 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Earliest Media Magic
Ten Fingers: A Play Of Magic – Gertner: Primed, Prime-time, and Live! – review by Jon Racherbaumer
Theory In Practice – Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
One-Hand De-Shell – Charlie Justice
Trapped With A Vengeance – Stve Silverman
Chap Trick – Mark Jenest
$20 Switch – Steve Silverman
Martin Gardner’s Corner
How Far Apart?
Conventions – Scott Wells
A Quandry
Upcoming
Dealer Showcase Days – George Olson
SCAM -98 – J. Leschber
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 7, Number 8 – April 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – Mike Caveney
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Ties
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
The King Is Dead – re: Karrell Fox
Milestones
Conrad C. “Connie” Bush – died
Robert “Bob” Mason Stenner – died
Guest Editorial – Stroll Rhymes With … – Jon Racherbaumer
Marketplace – Michael Close
VIVA! Where?
The Award-Winning Card magic of Martin A. Nash, Volumes 1-3 – Martin A. Nash – three videos
Steve Bedwell: M.D. Not Required – Steve Bedwell – video
Whit Haydn’s Comedy Four Ring Routine – Whit Haydn – video
Three Pieces of Silver – Rune Klan – video
Stars of Magic Sampler – A-1 MultiMedia – video
The Cruise Magician’s Handbook – Fred Becker – book
Vis A Vis: A Jack Avis Book – Jack Avis & John Derris – book
Ron Bauer’s Private Studies, Numbers 1-6 – Ron Bauer – six booklets
Completely Cold – Kenton Knepper & J. Tank – booklet
The Locking Deck – Tim Spinosa – effect
Slow-Motion Oil & Water – David Neighbors – effect
Visual Melt-Thru – David Neighbors – effect
Coin Card – Danny Archer – effect
Anagram-ation – Jim Krenz – effect
Close’s Clones – Michael Close – effect
It’s Not Magic, But – Wizards and Sorcerers – Tom Ogden – book
Details – about the items and addresses
In His Words: Peter Reveen – Interview by John Moehring
Magic’s Madman – re: Richard Himber – by David Charvet
Fox: Round Two – Stan Allen
Magic As Seen On TV – Don Allan’s Magic Ranch – Part 2 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Cover: Mike Caveney – John Carney
Allakazam! Hits The Road – Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Prelude To Oil & Water – Hideo Kato
My Cup Runneth Over – Doug Con [sic]
Hoken Poker – Roy Walton & Ramón Riobóo
Conn-version – Doug Conn
Martin Gardner’s Corner
The Unreversed Reflection
Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
Any Idiot’s Silk Trick
Conventions – Scott Wells
Uncertainties?
Columbus Magi-Fest – Marvin Leventhal
Convention at the Capital – Pete McCabe
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 7, Number 9 – April 1998 Supplement – 20 pages
Cover – 1998 Spring Convention Guide
Convention Calendar

Magic – Volume 7, Number 9 – May 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – King Of Korn – Karrell Fox – 1928-1998
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Mixology
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Milestones
Jillian Gotlib & Michael Barnard – married
Norman Deblois “Norm” Houghton – died
Encores For Solo Shows
Will Tremonte
Paul Gertner
Marc Salem
Guest Editorial – I, For One, Choose To … – Paul Green
Guest Editorial – Getting Our Act Together – Rich Bloch
Marketplace – Michael Close
Tons O’Stuff!!
The Sleight Album: The Magic of Aaron Fisher – Dan Harlan – booklet
Bouncing Back – Robert D. LaRue Jr. & Steve Spangler – booklet
Selling Your Specialty Act to Hollywood – Shaunnery Steevans – manuscript
Mindful Mentalism – Paul Hallas, editor – booklet
The Complete Guide to Teaching Magic – Alfred M. Albers – booklet
Close-Up Classics – Michael Vincent – booklet
Thayer Quality Magic Catalog Instruction Sheets: Volume Four – Glenn Gravatt, compiler – book
A New Look at Some Classic Close-Up – Bill Okal – notes
The Professional Routines of Ron Frederick – Ron Zollweg – notes
Stage Cool – Michael P. Lair – lecture notes
Wonder Words Volume 2 – Kenton Knepper – book and four audio cassettes
The Wonder Words Workbook – Kenton Knepper [& J. Tank] – book
The Magician’s Yearbook 1998 – Anthony Owens [sic] – book
Word of a Lie – Ali Bongo – effect
The Art of Public Squeeking – Doc Wayne – booklet
White Bikes – Paul Richards – effect
Draw a Blank – Aldo Colombini – effect
The Reparation – Jon [sic] Lovick – video?
Hotel Mystery – El Duco – effect
Dice Stack – El Duco – effect
Killer Elite – Andy Nyman – effect
It’s Not Magic, But – Majoke – magazine parody
Details – about the items and addresses
In His Words: André Kole – Interview by Stan Allen
Magic As Seen On TV – Milbourne Christopher – Part 3 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Amtrix – Jeff Davis
Cover – Karrell Fox – It Was Fun
Karrell Fox – John Moehring
Remember Me – Al The Only
Follies Fun – Hank Moorehouse
Ketchup Caper – Wayne Burchell
Played Big – Jeff Hobson
Images – David Linsell
Still Around – Greg Bordner
Long Live The King – Tom Mullica
Steve Wyrick: World Class Magician – Far From The Maddening Crowd – John Moehring
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Coincidence Deck – David Regal
Chinese Enigma – Roland Hurley
Vested Sand – R. Paul Wilson
Canister Jury – R. Paul Wilson
Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
The Return Of The Century
Conventions – Scott Wells
They’re Grrrreat!
New England Magician’s Conference – Kat Lovell
Desert Magic Seminar XXI – Jon Racherbaumer
Winter Carnival of Magic XXIV – Tom Vorjohan
Women-In-Magic Conference – Tara Casanova
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 7, Number 10 – June 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – The Best Show I Ever Saw – Blackstone
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Around The Bend
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Milestones
Norm Nielsen and Guadalupe “Lupe” Maria Ah Chu Dusek – married
Steve Dacri and Jan Pivar Rossen – married
Daryl Martinez and Alison Morgan – married
Dave Berry – died
Coe Norton – died
John Paul Dahms – died
Marketplace – Michael Close
Untitled
Solomon’s Mind – Eugene Burger – book
Street Magic – Edward Clafin & Jeff Sheridan – book
Buffaloed – Jim Buffaloe – book
Wit and Wizardry: The Magic of Norm Houghton – Tom Ransom, editor – book
Magic on Prescription – Adrian Harris, editor – book
Clever & Pleasant Inventions – J. Prevost – book reprint
The Magical Writings of Edwin A. Dawes – Brian McCullagh, publisher – book
Miracles While You Wait – Mark Jenest – video
Coin Cascade – Dean Dill effect
The Sight Unseen Case – Mark Strivings – utility prop and booklet
Thought Transmitter – John Cornelius – effect
Jack in the Box – Ed Alonzo – effect
Spex EFX – Christopher Hart & Joe Monti – effect
It’s Not Magic, But – Russian Origami – Sergi Afonkin & Tom Hull – book
Details – about the items and addresses
In Her Words: Gay Blackstone – Interview by John Moehring
Fox 3, Magic 0 – John Moehring
Tanks For Nothing – The Masked “Magician” Strikes Again – Doug Bennett
Academy of Magical Arts 30th Annual Awards – Stan Allen
Winners
Magic As Seen On TV – Doug Henning – Part 4 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Sleight Of Heart: A Magician’s Diary – re: Will Tremonte – by Frank Nims
Cover – The Best Show … I Ever Saw – re: The Blackstone Show of 1001 Wonders – by Leo Behnke
Dangerous – John Moehring
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Mad Cap – David Acer
Bottom Feeder – Dave Harkey & Eric Anderson
Prize Collection Dave Harkey
How Odd – Roy Walton
Martin Gardner’s Corner
Two Stunts With A Bottle
Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
Three Problems In Prognostication
The Psych-Writer
Expecting A Coincidence
The Balloon Rack
Conventions – Scott Wells
For Pete’s Sake, Don’t Stop!
East Coast Magic Spectacular X – Beth C. Sheligo
Magie Montreal Convention – J. Caesar
29th Magic Collectors’ Association Weekend – Gabe Fujuri
28th Fechter’s Finger Flicking Frolic – Scott Wells
53rd Magician’s Alliance of Western New York – Scott Wells
7th International Battle of Magicians – Bob Rees
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 7, Number 11 – July 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – René Lavand
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Juggle, Too?
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Milestones
Jeff Conley & Elizabeth Ann White – married
Marketplace – Michael Close
Time Machine
The Complete Magic Ranch – Don Alan – four video cassettes
Dan Harlan’s Ultimate Impromptu Magic – Dan Harlan – three videos
The Art of Dice Stacking – Jim Zachary – video
David Roth Live in Sacramento 1998 – David Roth – video
Classic Showpieces! – David Roth – video
The Phil Cass Video – Phil Cass – video
Doug Edwards Packs a Wallop! – Harry Lorayne – book
Come a Little Closer – John Derris, editor – book
Laughter Legacy – David Ginn – book
Kiss Off – Gregory Wilson – effect
Card in Mousetrap – Jarle Leirpoll – effect
Details – about the items and addresses
In His Words: Hank Moorehouse – Interview by Stan Allen
Magic As Seen On TV – Magic Detectives – Bill Bixby & Hal Linden – Part 5 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Bill Bixby a.k.a. The Magician
Kalanag And The Vanishing Banknotes – Richard Hatch
Der Magische Zirkel
Marvelli
What’s WAM? – John Moehring
Cover: My Conversations with René [Lavand] – Tina Lenert
Magic & Beyond – John Meohring
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Waterfall, Waterfall – Danny Archer
What Were You Thinking? – Tom Frame
Ring Fright – Gregory Wilson
Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
Phun With Physics
Conventions – Scott Wells
Life Cycles
U.S./Canada Connection – Ron Zollweg
38th Bristol Day of Magic – Elizabeth Warlock
7th World Deaf Magicians Festival – Simon J. Carmel
World Magic Summit VI – Charlie Randall
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 7, Number 12 – August 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – London’s Magic Circle
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Can You Keep A Secret?
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Milestones
Geoffrey Hansen & Josephine Lugnasin – married
Phil Thomas – died
Ralph Adams – died
Leon M. Leon – died
Anthony “Chappy” Brazil – died
Marketplace – Michael Close
Yeow!!
Brain Food – David Parr – book
The Now You See It, Now You Don’t! Notebook – Bill Tarr – book
Making Contact – Satori – book
Down and [sic] Under Deals – Andrew Wimhurst – lecture notes
Stack Attack – L.R. Books – manuscript
Black Art Breakthroughs – Dondrake – book
The Quartet – Roger Linden – manuscript
The Magic of the Art of Hopping Tables – Mark Leveridge – booklet
M.I.M.C. – Mark Leveridge – Lecture Notes
Watch & Wear – Bazar de Magia – effect
The Birthday Banner – Danny Archer – effect
Fortune Cookie Surprise – Dave Haverset & Bryan Lizotte – effect
The Magician’s Wife – Brian Moore – fiction – review by Cushing Stout
From The Horse’s Mouth
Details – about the items and addresses
Cumulations Of Conjurors
International Brotherhood of Magicians 70th Annual Convention Dr. Donald Desfor
Society of American Magicians 70th Annual Convention – Jon Racherbaumer
Magic As Seen On TV – The American Pioneers – Part 6 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Other TV Trailblazers
Joanie & Becky – Women of Magic: Beyond Your Dreams! – re: Joanie Spina & Becky Blaney- by Scott R. Wells
Cover: A Week of Wonder – The Circle Celebrates – Anthony Owen
Circle Shows Scoreboard
An Evening With Devant – Elizabeth Warlock
Street Smart – David Groves
Street Performing And The Law
Where To Look For Street Magic
Rube Goldberg Revisited: The Card In The Apple – Sid Fleischman
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Marriage-Go-Round – Allen Ackerman
Two-Bit Location – Derek Parfit
Trick Question, Questionable Trick? – Gregory Wilson
Conventions – Scott Wells
When The Party’s Over
Magic On Manhattan – Debbie Leifer
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 8, Number 1 – September 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – Sylvester The Jester
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Warning!
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Milestones
Thomas Alan “T.A.” Waters – died
David L. Price, Jr. – died
Robert G. “Bob” McAllister – died
Shari Lewis – died
Marketplace – Michael Close
Too Much?
The Complete Cups & Balls – Michael Ammar – book
The Complete Cups & Balls Videos – Michael Ammar – two videos
Hard-Boiled Mysteries – Bruce Cervon – book
L.I.N.T. – John Luka – book
Trephine – Richard Bartram, Jr. – book
The Dice Stacking Video – A-1 MultiMedia & Todd Strong – video
The Magic Business – Michael Bailey – book
The Tommy Windsor Video- Tommy Wonder – video
Michael Skinner’s Professional Close-Up Magic Volumes 1-4 – Michael Skinner – four videos
Michael Skinner’s Master Teach-In Series Volumes 1-3 – Michael Skinner – three videos
Hello, Sucker! – Harry Anderson – video
On The Pass – Richard Kaufman – video
Basic Card Technique – Richard Kaufman – video
Cash Card – [Shiego Takagi] – Victor & Marcelo Contento – prop & effect
Cash on the Corner – [Phil Goldstein] – Victor & Marcelo Contento – prop & effect
Sprizzer – Inferno, USA – effect
Thumbs-Up – Inferno, USA – effect
Spooked – Nicholas Einhorn – effect
Celebrity Autographs – Terry LaGerould
The Hip Shot Wallet – Anthony Miller – utility prop
With a Chinese Menu in His Hand – Anthony Miller – effect
Oops – errata for May and August
Details – about the items and addresses
In His Words: Luis de Matos – Interview by Stan Allen
Magic As Seen On TV – Television’s Greatest All-Time Request Show – Part 7 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
You Asked For What?
John Carney … Advancing In Retreat – John Lovick
Psychic Or Magic – What’s Paranormal – David Britland
Cover – The Jester Is Sylvester! – Mark Levy
The Green Street Grill – Eric Mead
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Whatchamacallit Wallet – Martin Lewis
One-Hand Tilt – Bob White
Peek-A-Boo – Roy Walton
X-Centric Tear – Ray Hyman
Martin Gardner’s Corner
Psychic Motor
Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
Frozen Confetti
Conventions – Scott Wells
What’s In It For Me?
Southeastern Association of Magicians – Frank Roland Furkey
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Authorized Magic Dealers
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 8, Number 2 – October 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – David Berglas
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Pages
Errata – August 1998 – As Seen on TV
Errata – September 1998 – Psychic or Magic
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Milestones
Amy Stevens & Barry Gordemer – married
Luciano & Maria Soledad – married
Stuart James & Michele Marie Anderson – married
Rick Allen & Sasikanch Adulchiut – married
Peter Gossamer & Haley Taylor – married
Michael Skinner – died
David Drake [David Campbell Foote] – died
Wilbur T. “Will” Kattner – died
Marketplace – Michael Close
On The Road Again
The Magic of Jeff McBride – Jeff McBride – two videos
The Magic of Jack Carpenter Volumes One and Two – Jack Carpenter – two videos
The Sleight of Hand Artistry of Michael Vincent – Michael Vincent – video
Card College Volume 3 – Roberto Giobbi – book
Richard Sanders: Close-Up Assassin – David Acer – book
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! – Doc Dixon – effect
Be a Street Magician – David Groves – three books
Blame It On The Heat Department – errata for September
Details – about the items and addresses
In His Words: Peter Pit – Interview by John Moehring
Séance or Spook Show – What’s Phenomenal? – David Britland
Images of an Era – photos by Maurice Seymour – David Charvet
Abracadabra – Ryan Oakes
Cover – David Berglas: International Man of Mystery
Balls
Dana, Patrick, Mike, Tina & Mac’s Excellent Adventure! – Mac King
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Montelude – Gregory Wilson
Business Sense – Raj Madhok & Alain Nu
Open Predicament – Tom Gagnon
Martin Gardner’s Corner
The Pulfrich Illusion
Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
Fantastic Cords
Conventions – Scott Wells
Updates
Rocky Mountain Magic Convention – Dick Bowman
Abbott’s 61st Annual Magic Get-Together – Gabe Fajuri
International Festival of Children’s Magicians – David Kaye
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Authorized Magic Dealers
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 8, Number 3 – November 1998 – 132 pages
Cover – Card Tricks for the Rich & Famous – Bill Malone
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Q & A
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Ye Olde Spook Fest
Relighting the Lamp
Milestones
Murray Hatfield & Teresa Midbo – married
Ken Levy & Sheila Hernandez – married
Suzanne Haring & Steve Catalano – married
Wesley Milo “Wes” Strong – died
Guest Fable – Don’t Read This! – Mike Caveney
Guest Editorial – Directing In-Attention – Lawrence Hass
Marketplace – Michael Close
Tales From the Road
Magic for Dummies – David Pogue – book
Protean Card Magic – Paul Gordon – book
A Pasteboard Odyssey – Armando Gutierrez & Kavin Kelly – book
It’s a Matter of Style – Jason Womack – lecture notes
Very, Very Close Volume 1-4 [Too Close!] – Michael Close – four videos – reviewed by Stephen Hobbs
Treasures Volumes 1 and 2 – Alexander DeCova – two videos
Draun on Dice – Steve Draun – video
Dynamic Walkaround Magic – Anthony Owen & Paul Andrews – video
The Golden Shells – Whit Haydn & Chef Anton – rpops
Details – about the items and addresses
Magicopolis – Mike Caveney
Magic As Seen On TV – Things Magical via Cable – Part 8 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Pay To View
Cover: On The Scene at Malone’s – Steve Bryant
The Rich, The Famous, & Allegedly Endangered
All Aboard – Richard Steven Cohn
The Best Show … I Ever Saw – re: Dante’s Sim-Sala-Bim – Charles E. Taylor
The Surrealist’s Magician – re: Jeff Sheridan – by Mark Levy
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Card Clairvoyancy – Henry Christ
Florida Keys – Gregory Wilson
Off-Color Sandwich – Tom Frame
Pianoforte! – Sylvain Mirouf
Martin Gardner’s Corner
Swinging Cups
Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
Houdini’s Grandmother
Conventions – Scott Wells
Three For Early Autumn
British Ring Convention (62nd) – Elizabeth Warlock
Magic in the Rockies – Lee Marelli
Texas association of Magicians – Scott Wells
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
Advertisers Index
Upcoming In Magic
Finally

Magic – Volume 8, Number 4 – December 1998 – 132 pages
Cover – A New Houdini (Starring Johnathon Schaech)
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Information
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
News
The Invisible Man
Take Five
Houdini Appears At Séance
Milestones
Voronin & Svetlana – married
Joseph Cates – died
Borra – died
Getting Kicks From Exposure
In His Words: Valentino – Interview by Stan Allen
Marketplace – Michael Close
Tales From the Road (II)
The Direct Link – John Anders – utility prop & video
Bar Code – Eric Maurin – gag trick
Mandrake Incomparable – Sheldon O’Connell – book – reviewed by John Moehring
The Milbourne Christopher Library – II – Maurice Brooks Christopher & George P. Hansen – book – reviewed by John Moehring
Cone-Tact – Aldo Colombini – effect
The Incredible Floating Pen – Patrick Snowden – effect
Pow! – Pepe Monfort & Martin Kaplan – effect
Chung Ling Soo’s Mechanists: They Stayed Behind – Brian McCullagh & Dr. J. Ernest Aldred – book – reviewed by John Moehring
I Spell Magic F-U-N – Dick Stoner – video
More I Spell Magic F-U-N – Dick Stoner – video
Sign of the Times – Jim Sisti – effect
The Ultimate Snowstorm Set – Larry Maples & Raven – effect
Spin the Bottle – Ariel Frailich – effect
It’s Not Magic, But – The Golden Rule of Schmoozing – Aye Jaye – book
Details – about the items and addresses
Magical Greetings
Magic As Seen On TV – Paul Daniels: Magician As National Figure – Part 9 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Paul’s Mega-Tricks
Cover: Houdini [Starring Johnathon Schaech] – John Moehring
Coastal Transformations – Jon Racherbaumer
Coastal Attractions
Faust: Master Of Illusion – Edwin A. Dawes
It’s Magic! – Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Stuffing Change – Joshua Jay
Whisper Will – Doug Canning
Aaron’s Rod – Aaron Fisher
Small Flurries – Tony Brent
After-Burner! – Jason Alford
Martin Gardner’s Corner
The Revolving Circle
Conventions – Scott Wells
Calendar Remarks
Magicvalongo ’98 – Tony Brook
NYCAN (New York/Canada) Convention – Peter Petrashek
The Workshop ’98 – Brent Allan
Tannen’s 36th Magic Jubilee – Craig R. Dickson
Convention Calendar
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50 Years Ago … Jay Marshall About His Love Life – John Moehring
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Theory In Practice – Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
The Pickpocket Challenge
Conventions – Scott Wells
I Resolve …
Magic on the Beach III – Jon Racherbaumer
The Workshop ’97 – Steven Kline
The 6th Annual Gathering – Brittany Malatesta
Motor City Close Up Conference – Mike Powers
Convention Calendar
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The Amazing Cigar – Giovanni Livera & Jon Racherbaumer – book
The Magic Book – Harry Lorayne – book
Magic Tricks, Card Shuffling, and Dynamic Computer Memories – S. Brent Morris – book
Doc Eason Live! Volumes 1-3 – Doc Eason – three videos
Easy to Master Card Miracles Volumes 4, 5, & 6 – Michael Ammar – three videos
Miracles with Cards Volumes 1, 2, & 3 – James Swain – three videos
Glink – Jon Allen – prop
Sketch-O-Magic – David Garrard – prop
It’s Not Magic, But – Photomosaics – Robert Silvers – book
Details – about the items and addresses
In His Words: Hank Lee – Interview by John Moehring
Davenport’s Centenary Celebration – David Charvet
The Mighty Midget – re: The Midget Magician magazione – Edwin A. Dawes
Random Reflections on Wilfred Huggins – F. William Kuethe, Jr.
The Power of Music – Joanie Spina
Practical Matters
Cover: Magic As Seen On TV – Allakazam … And The Magic Lands Of Mark Wilson – Part 1 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Earliest Media Magic
Ten Fingers: A Play Of Magic – Gertner: Primed, Prime-time, and Live! – review by Jon Racherbaumer
Theory In Practice – Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
One-Hand De-Shell – Charlie Justice
Trapped With A Vengeance – Stve Silverman
Chap Trick – Mark Jenest
$20 Switch – Steve Silverman
Martin Gardner’s Corner
How Far Apart?
Conventions – Scott Wells
A Quandry
Upcoming
Dealer Showcase Days – George Olson
SCAM -98 – J. Leschber
Convention Calendar
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Cruising
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Where To Find Magic Magazine
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Upcoming In Magic
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Where To Look For Street Magic
Rube Goldberg Revisited: The Card In The Apple – Sid Fleischman
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Marriage-Go-Round – Allen Ackerman
Two-Bit Location – Derek Parfit
Trick Question, Questionable Trick? – Gregory Wilson
Conventions – Scott Wells
When The Party’s Over
Magic On Manhattan – Debbie Leifer
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Upcoming In Magic
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Magic – Volume 8, Number 1 – September 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – Sylvester The Jester
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Warning!
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Milestones
Thomas Alan “T.A.” Waters – died
David L. Price, Jr. – died
Robert G. “Bob” McAllister – died
Shari Lewis – died
Marketplace – Michael Close
Too Much?
The Complete Cups & Balls – Michael Ammar – book
The Complete Cups & Balls Videos – Michael Ammar – two videos
Hard-Boiled Mysteries – Bruce Cervon – book
L.I.N.T. – John Luka – book
Trephine – Richard Bartram, Jr. – book
The Dice Stacking Video – A-1 MultiMedia & Todd Strong – video
The Magic Business – Michael Bailey – book
The Tommy Windsor Video- Tommy Wonder – video
Michael Skinner’s Professional Close-Up Magic Volumes 1-4 – Michael Skinner – four videos
Michael Skinner’s Master Teach-In Series Volumes 1-3 – Michael Skinner – three videos
Hello, Sucker! – Harry Anderson – video
On The Pass – Richard Kaufman – video
Basic Card Technique – Richard Kaufman – video
Cash Card – [Shiego Takagi] – Victor & Marcelo Contento – prop & effect
Cash on the Corner – [Phil Goldstein] – Victor & Marcelo Contento – prop & effect
Sprizzer – Inferno, USA – effect
Thumbs-Up – Inferno, USA – effect
Spooked – Nicholas Einhorn – effect
Celebrity Autographs – Terry LaGerould
The Hip Shot Wallet – Anthony Miller – utility prop
With a Chinese Menu in His Hand – Anthony Miller – effect
Oops – errata for May and August
Details – about the items and addresses
In His Words: Luis de Matos – Interview by Stan Allen
Magic As Seen On TV – Television’s Greatest All-Time Request Show – Part 7 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
You Asked For What?
John Carney … Advancing In Retreat – John Lovick
Psychic Or Magic – What’s Paranormal – David Britland
Cover – The Jester Is Sylvester! – Mark Levy
The Green Street Grill – Eric Mead
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Whatchamacallit Wallet – Martin Lewis
One-Hand Tilt – Bob White
Peek-A-Boo – Roy Walton
X-Centric Tear – Ray Hyman
Martin Gardner’s Corner
Psychic Motor
Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
Frozen Confetti
Conventions – Scott Wells
What’s In It For Me?
Southeastern Association of Magicians – Frank Roland Furkey
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Authorized Magic Dealers
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Upcoming In Magic
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Magic – Volume 8, Number 2 – October 1998 – 112 pages
Cover – David Berglas
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Pages
Errata – August 1998 – As Seen on TV
Errata – September 1998 – Psychic or Magic
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Milestones
Amy Stevens & Barry Gordemer – married
Luciano & Maria Soledad – married
Stuart James & Michele Marie Anderson – married
Rick Allen & Sasikanch Adulchiut – married
Peter Gossamer & Haley Taylor – married
Michael Skinner – died
David Drake [David Campbell Foote] – died
Wilbur T. “Will” Kattner – died
Marketplace – Michael Close
On The Road Again
The Magic of Jeff McBride – Jeff McBride – two videos
The Magic of Jack Carpenter Volumes One and Two – Jack Carpenter – two videos
The Sleight of Hand Artistry of Michael Vincent – Michael Vincent – video
Card College Volume 3 – Roberto Giobbi – book
Richard Sanders: Close-Up Assassin – David Acer – book
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! – Doc Dixon – effect
Be a Street Magician – David Groves – three books
Blame It On The Heat Department – errata for September
Details – about the items and addresses
In His Words: Peter Pit – Interview by John Moehring
Séance or Spook Show – What’s Phenomenal? – David Britland
Images of an Era – photos by Maurice Seymour – David Charvet
Abracadabra – Ryan Oakes
Cover – David Berglas: International Man of Mystery
Balls
Dana, Patrick, Mike, Tina & Mac’s Excellent Adventure! – Mac King
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Montelude – Gregory Wilson
Business Sense – Raj Madhok & Alain Nu
Open Predicament – Tom Gagnon
Martin Gardner’s Corner
The Pulfrich Illusion
Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
Fantastic Cords
Conventions – Scott Wells
Updates
Rocky Mountain Magic Convention – Dick Bowman
Abbott’s 61st Annual Magic Get-Together – Gabe Fajuri
International Festival of Children’s Magicians – David Kaye
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Authorized Magic Dealers
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Upcoming In Magic
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Magic – Volume 8, Number 3 – November 1998 – 132 pages
Cover – Card Tricks for the Rich & Famous – Bill Malone
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Q & A
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
In The News
Ye Olde Spook Fest
Relighting the Lamp
Milestones
Murray Hatfield & Teresa Midbo – married
Ken Levy & Sheila Hernandez – married
Suzanne Haring & Steve Catalano – married
Wesley Milo “Wes” Strong – died
Guest Fable – Don’t Read This! – Mike Caveney
Guest Editorial – Directing In-Attention – Lawrence Hass
Marketplace – Michael Close
Tales From the Road
Magic for Dummies – David Pogue – book
Protean Card Magic – Paul Gordon – book
A Pasteboard Odyssey – Armando Gutierrez & Kavin Kelly – book
It’s a Matter of Style – Jason Womack – lecture notes
Very, Very Close Volume 1-4 [Too Close!] – Michael Close – four videos – reviewed by Stephen Hobbs
Treasures Volumes 1 and 2 – Alexander DeCova – two videos
Draun on Dice – Steve Draun – video
Dynamic Walkaround Magic – Anthony Owen & Paul Andrews – video
The Golden Shells – Whit Haydn & Chef Anton – rpops
Details – about the items and addresses
Magicopolis – Mike Caveney
Magic As Seen On TV – Things Magical via Cable – Part 8 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Pay To View
Cover: On The Scene at Malone’s – Steve Bryant
The Rich, The Famous, & Allegedly Endangered
All Aboard – Richard Steven Cohn
The Best Show … I Ever Saw – re: Dante’s Sim-Sala-Bim – Charles E. Taylor
The Surrealist’s Magician – re: Jeff Sheridan – by Mark Levy
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Card Clairvoyancy – Henry Christ
Florida Keys – Gregory Wilson
Off-Color Sandwich – Tom Frame
Pianoforte! – Sylvain Mirouf
Martin Gardner’s Corner
Swinging Cups
Conjuring – Jim Steinmeyer
Houdini’s Grandmother
Conventions – Scott Wells
Three For Early Autumn
British Ring Convention (62nd) – Elizabeth Warlock
Magic in the Rockies – Lee Marelli
Texas association of Magicians – Scott Wells
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
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Upcoming In Magic
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Magic – Volume 8, Number 4 – December 1998 – 132 pages
Cover – A New Houdini (Starring Johnathon Schaech)
Contents
From the Editor – Stan Allen
Information
Letters
Inside Magic
Television
News
The Invisible Man
Take Five
Houdini Appears At Séance
Milestones
Voronin & Svetlana – married
Joseph Cates – died
Borra – died
Getting Kicks From Exposure
In His Words: Valentino – Interview by Stan Allen
Marketplace – Michael Close
Tales From the Road (II)
The Direct Link – John Anders – utility prop & video
Bar Code – Eric Maurin – gag trick
Mandrake Incomparable – Sheldon O’Connell – book – reviewed by John Moehring
The Milbourne Christopher Library – II – Maurice Brooks Christopher & George P. Hansen – book – reviewed by John Moehring
Cone-Tact – Aldo Colombini – effect
The Incredible Floating Pen – Patrick Snowden – effect
Pow! – Pepe Monfort & Martin Kaplan – effect
Chung Ling Soo’s Mechanists: They Stayed Behind – Brian McCullagh & Dr. J. Ernest Aldred – book – reviewed by John Moehring
I Spell Magic F-U-N – Dick Stoner – video
More I Spell Magic F-U-N – Dick Stoner – video
Sign of the Times – Jim Sisti – effect
The Ultimate Snowstorm Set – Larry Maples & Raven – effect
Spin the Bottle – Ariel Frailich – effect
It’s Not Magic, But – The Golden Rule of Schmoozing – Aye Jaye – book
Details – about the items and addresses
Magical Greetings
Magic As Seen On TV – Paul Daniels: Magician As National Figure – Part 9 (of 12) – Bill McIlhany
Paul’s Mega-Tricks
Cover: Houdini [Starring Johnathon Schaech] – John Moehring
Coastal Transformations – Jon Racherbaumer
Coastal Attractions
Faust: Master Of Illusion – Edwin A. Dawes
It’s Magic! – Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine
Inside Out – Jon Racherbaumer
Stuffing Change – Joshua Jay
Whisper Will – Doug Canning
Aaron’s Rod – Aaron Fisher
Small Flurries – Tony Brent
After-Burner! – Jason Alford
Martin Gardner’s Corner
The Revolving Circle
Conventions – Scott Wells
Calendar Remarks
Magicvalongo ’98 – Tony Brook
NYCAN (New York/Canada) Convention – Peter Petrashek
The Workshop ’98 – Brent Allan
Tannen’s 36th Magic Jubilee – Craig R. Dickson
Convention Calendar
Who’s Where
United States
International
Cruising
Touring
Where To Find Magic Magazine
Advertisers Index
50 Years Ago … Jay Marshall About His Love Life – John Moehring
Upcoming In Magic
Finally