Inside The December Issues of GENII, MAGIC & MUM

The magic community has several monthly publications that you may find of interest in addition to our own world famous Linking Ring Journal. The monthly magic information flow covers literally hundreds of pages in both the printed word, pictures and graphics. Like The Linking Ring (members can read current issues online) you can find fascinating historical accounts, the latest innovation from the masters of prestidigitation and thoughtful insight from experts in the art of legerdemain and hocus pocus. Here is a thumbnail sketch of what is available in print this month. (read more...)

This month in GENII Magazine • December, 2008

This Month in Magic Magazine • December, 2008
Cover Designed by: Chris Sieracki

Cover Story: Criss Angel - do you believe? By Rory Johnston
When the new Criss Angel BeLIEve show was in early previews at the Luxor in Las Vegas, the buzz was - well, let's just say "not raves."

It's All About The Bus! - The Untold Story of Canada's Largest Touring Magic Show By Shawn Farquhar
The year was 1984, and young Murray Hatfield was at his local theater watching Chuck Jones' Illusions: A Magic Spectacular, a magic show to raise funds for local firefighters.

Room With a View By Mike Caveney
Wonderful things - that is precisely what is on view in John Gaughan's shop. The results of a lifetime of collecting, restoring, and creating some of the most famous magical and mechanical apparatus of all time have now been gathered in a truly remarkable display.

Magialdia By Alan Howard
For a full week in September, the Magialdia magic festival fills the days and nights of this Basque city with magic. Performers from around the world appear everywhere, from theaters to bus stops to hospitals, schools, and store windows.

Update: News stories on Richard Garriott's magical adventure in space, a magic manufacturer suing Coors, Houdini still the top seller on the auction block, yet another Phenomen winner, a "magic cow" takes part in the international Cow Parade art project, more secrets revealed by the Masked Magician, Neil Patrick Harris offers more magic on How I Met Your Mother, "The Magic Show" episode of Numb3rs, and a remembrance of Nick Trost and Ted Lesly, plus "Who's Where" and more.

Marketplace - Twenty-four products are covered this month by Michael Claxton, Peter Duffie, John England, Gabe Fajuri, Brad Henderson, and John Lovick.
Stand-Up: A Professional Guide to Comedy Magic by Ian Keable • Cardially Yours by Edward Marlo • Director's Cut by Simon Shaw • Whiplash DVD by Stephen Tucker • Menu of Miracles by James Prince • Crystal Method by Darius • Solari: Live in Your Living Room • The Magic of Matt Schulien • The Greater Artful Dodges of Eddie Fields  • Tear Down by Andrew Mayne • Early TV Magic: Pioneer Magicians in Rare • Broadcasts • Unshuffling the Faro Shuffle by Paul Gertner • Rob Force One by Robert Tarry • A Record of 20th Century Magic • Freeze by JP • Pocket Space Plus • Mo Fo • Hip Pocket Bombshell • Twister by Jay Sankey • Got a Light? by Matt Wayne • Fat Brothers by Miguel Angel Gea, Christian Engblom, & Danny DaOrtiz • The Card Idol Series Vol. 1 • Happy Birthday Waistcoat by Lee Alex • Night and Day by Alan Rorrinson

Talk About Tricks by Joshua Jay
San Francisco's Steve Skomp was a creative magician and performer all his life. A television writer/producer/performer by trade, he drifted away from magic for twenty years before experiencing a resurgence of interest and creative output.

The Show Doctor by Jeff McBride
DEAR SHOW DOCTOR: I am getting ready to do a new show, and I'm having problems with my opening. I can't decide what tricks to do. What do you feel are the best effects for the opening of a show? - Chris R., Las Vegas

Real World Methods: Working House Parties by Jim Sisti
The corporate party - or business function, as it is alternately called - can be one of the most lucrative venues for magicians.

Slightly Twisted by Todd Neufeld and Don Caldwell
A card is selected, signed, and shuffled back into the deck. The deck is pushed into a balloon, then the selected card penetrates back through the balloon, leaving the deck inside.

Braindrops by Adam Rubin
For the next twelve months, he will be exploring a variety of effects, methods, and gimmicks you can try at home.  

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This month in MUM Magazine • December, 2008
Cover photo of Charlie Frye & Co.
by Richard Beckett/Beckett Studios

Editor's Notes by John Moehring • From the President's Desk by Bruce Kalver • M-U-M Assembly News • Magic Center News by Phil Milstead • Shop to Stage by Paul Osborne • Asian Astonishments: Kazuyuki Hase by Steve Marshall •  REMIX: Jack Miller - North Bigbee - Ed Schuman - Ed Marlo • Beginner's Mine by Jon Racherbaumer • Always Working: Charlie Frye & Co. by John Moehring • On the Hour by Charlie Frye • Eccentricks: Harlequin Book Test by Charlie Frye • A Harp, a Rooster and Two Master Magicians by Julie Sobanski • The Economist Magician by Robert Kirkwood Spencer • A Plea for Magical Literature by Paul Fleming • The Nielsen Gallery: Maro by Lupe Nielsen • What's Behind the Curtain - Latest Product Reviews • Roads Scholar by Dick Oslund • Unplugged for Now by Aldo Colombini • The Up-close Zone by Nathan Kranzo • I've Been Thinkin' by Norman Beck • The Dean's List by George Schindler • Confessions of a Paid Amateur by Rod Danilewicz

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John Moehring, Editor

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