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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.
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