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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