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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