Genii Magazine is the longest-running independent magazine devoted to magic and magicians. It was founded in 1936 and has continued to this day; publishing some of the most innovative routines, moves, and articles in magic.

 Volume 84 (January to December 2021)

GENII

THE CONJURORS' MAGAZINE

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 12
December 2021

FEATURES

Sawing a Woman in Half Shattered Friendships and All-Out War by Mike Caveney

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong

Exhumations Easy Affinity by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets The Martin Rabbit from Hat and Asrah Form by John Gaughan
Cardopolis Master of the Game by David Britland
Artifices A Finale for Multiple Location by Roberto Mansilla
The River Common Thread by Joshua Jay
Expert at the Kids' Table The Gift of the Magi by David Kaye
Magicana: Michel Huot One-Man Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Incognito, Featuring the Spring Change by Michel Huot
• The Division Belt by Michel Huot
• Whack Your Foot by Michel Huot

The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii

• Knights at The Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster
• Now Appearing at The Magic Castle

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti

• One Hundred Years of Sawing by Mike Caveney
• Classic Correspondence from Egyptian Hall, Volume IV by Mike Caveney
• The Disclaimer by ChicagoMagicBash Publications

Tricks Reviewed by David Regal

• "Cardiographic Rapid Reset Pro" by Martin Lewis
• "Switch One" by Christian Grace
• "Apollo" by Nicholas Lawrence and Worm
• "Get Money" by Louis Frenchy and George Iglesias
• "Chained" by Perry Maynard
• "In Case of Emergency" by Adam Wilber
• "Capped" by Sam Sieracki
• "Catch" by Vanishing Inc. (from an idea by Marcus Eddie)
• "Ovations" by Jim Steinmeyer
• "Dr. Schwartz's Comedy Breakaway Scissors" by Martin Schwartz
• "Trio" by Other Brothers

Videos Reviewed by Ryan Matney

• This is the Place by Cameron Francis
• The DVD by George McBride
• The Classics by George McBride
• The False Deals Project by George McBride
• McMiracles with Cards by George McBride

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 11
November 2021

FEATURES

Mondre! by Dustin Stinett
Eric DeCamps Presents Pure Magic by Carl Mercurio

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam

• Ronald "Obie" O'Brien by Joan Ceasar
• Allan Slaight by David Ben

The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong

Exhumations The Blind Leading the Blind by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring Telesthesia by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions Virtual Tells by David Regal
Stage As Studio Basking in Gratitude by Krystyn Lambert
Dealing With It Another Better Loser by John Bannon
Happiness is the Road Jiggety-Jig by Hannibal
Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Virtual Expansion of Texture by James Alan
• Bewildering by Mao Ono
• Red Hole by Mikhail Alamonti

The Academy of Magical Arts in GeniiHooray for Status Quo by Shawn McMaster
Now Appearing at The Magic Castle

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Books Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh

• Eugene Burger: Final Secrets by Lawrence Hass/Eugene Burger
• Legerdemain1: Suite for Coins & Handkerchief by John Carney
• In Plain Sight! by Nikola Arkane

Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett

• "Switch One" by Christian Grace
• "4K Color Vision Box" by Brent Braun
• "4CVF Deck" by Bennie Chickering
• "Just The Soul" by Adrian Vega
• "Thy Will Be Done" by Alexander Marsh

Videos Reviewed by Suzanne

• Laura London's LIVE ACT by Penguin Live Lecture
• Adam Christing LIVE by Penguin Live Lecture

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 10
October 2021

FEATURES

David Copperfield's History of Magic by David Copperfield, Richard Wiseman, and David Britland

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam Bill Taylor by Mike Caveney
Brad Burt by Barbara C. Burt

The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong

Chamber of Secrets The Martin Rising Card Machine by John Gaughan
Exhumations The Card You Picked Before You Took the One You Chose by Jon Racherbaumer
Cardopolis Quick Slickby David Britland
Artifices Two Sandwiches by Roberto Mansilla
Expert at the Kids' Table Bowling a Perfect Game by David Kaye

Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• The Severed Finger by Jonathan Friedman, Chris Beason, and Louie Foxx
• Bad Candy by Jonathan Friedman, Chris Beason, and Louie Foxx

The Academy of Magical Arts in Geniiby Shawn McMaster
Now Appearing at The Magic Castle

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Books Reviewed by David Britland

• Heroes of Magic by John Fisher
• The Century of Deception by Ian Keable
• The Conjurer's Conundrum by Jamy Ian Swiss

Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner

• Harapan Ong Masterclass LIVE by Harapan Ong
• Experts at the Card Table 2021 by Various Artists

Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips

• "Divine & Conquer" by Leo Reed
• "The Bell Ultra" by TCC Presents
• "Astral Ashes" by Al Cohen
• "Antique Haunted Key" by Mike Hummer Magic
• "Miracle Coins Pro Model" by Roy Kueppers
• "The Wallet" by Richard Himber
• "Windy Watch Winder" by Louis Paul Productions
• "Migrate" by Dr. Michael Rubenstein
• "Twist Till It Hurts" by Geoffrey Latta
• "Portable Hole" by David Roth
• "Eraser Coin" by David Roth
• "The Frog" by Manuel Llaser
• "Think Pink Deluxe" by Ran Pink and Chad Long

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 9
September 2021

FEATURES

Joshua Jay: How Magicians Think Interview by David Regal
Excerpt from How Magicians Think and Why Magic Matters by Joshua Jay

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam Pamela Hayes Thompson by Michael Close
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong

Exhumations Higgledy-Piggledy We Go by Jon Racherbaumer
Material Concessions Love is in the Air by David Regal
The River Cornered Complete by Joshua Jay
Happiness is the Road by Hannibal
Dealing With It Double Header by John Bannon

Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Two Stop by Paul Gertner
• Card Detective by Paul Gallagher
• Tricia's Butterfly Production by Chiam Yu Shen

The Academy of Magical Arts in GeniiWelcoming the New GM by Shawn McMaster
Now Appearing at The Magic Castle

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Books Reviewed by Tom Frame

• Naypes by Roberto Mansilla
• Shadow and Shake by Jack Carpenter and Jamie Masterson
• Magic Inside Out by Robert Neale and Lawrence Hass

Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells

• Carisa Hendrix LIVE Acts by Carisa Hendrix
• Cyril LIVE 2 by Cyril
• The Mega Sandwich Routined Bundle by Liam Montier
• Gaetan Bloom LIVE by Gaëtan Bloom

Tricks Reviewed by Brad Henderson

• "The Selfie Card Trick" by Lior Manor
• "Bon Bon Box" by George Iglesias
• "Minime" by Steve Marchello
• "Prohibition Monte" by Alan Rorrison
• "Letter V" by Handy Altan
• "E-Wave" by Marc Oberonr

GENII

THE CONJURORS' MAGAZINE

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 8
August 2021

FEATURES

Slydini: Master of Misdirection by John Fisher
Magic Posters and the Manipulation of Memory by Richard Wiseman and Mike Caveney

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Chamber of Secrets The Jon Martin Cabinet by John Gaughan

Exhumations Mindful Monte by Jon Racherbaumer
Cardopolis Three Impossibilities by David Britland
Artifices What Does Oblivion Look Like? by Roberto Mansilla
Conjuring Invisible Himber by Jim Steinmeyer
Expert at the Kids' Table The Contrarian Child by David Kaye

Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Fingertip Color Change by Giacomo Bertini
• Some Picks Suck by Jonathan Friedman
• Tip Over Plus by Rudiger Soltyszeck

The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii by Shawn McMaster

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Tricks Reviewed by David Regal

• "Bubbly" by Sonny Fontana
• "Invisible Writer" by Esteban Manazza
• "Invocation" by Michel and Esteban Manazza
• "It's in My Genes" by Michel
• "Wanderlust" by Michel
• "PSISet" by Vernet Magic
• "ESP Testing Deck (Jumbo)" by Vernet Magic
• "Catched" by Daniel Ketchedjian
• "PSI Cube" by German Dabat
• "Jumbo 52 B'Wave 2.0" by Iñaki Zabaletta
• "Body Mentalism" by Juan Pablo Ibañez
• "The Dolls" by Shawn McMaster

Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti

• Henry "Box" Brown's Legacy... and my LIFE with him by Rory D. Rennick
• Sharing Secrets by Roberto Giobbi
• Denny Haney: Collected Wisdom by Scott Alexander

Videos Reviewed by Ryan Matney

• Nancy Colwell Live Lecture by Nancy Colwell
• Well Traveled by Cameron Francis

GENII

THE CONJURORS' MAGAZINE

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 7
July 2021

FEATURES

The Magical Appearance by David Regal
Interviews with Shin Lim, Josh Jay, The Sacred Riana, Mat Franco, Dania Diaz, Piff the Magic Dragon, Justin Willman, Boris Wild, Suzanne, Dan White, The Clairvoyants, Derek Hughes, and Paul Gertner

Why Did You Do That, Mr. Giobbi? by Roberto Giobbi (Himself)

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong

Exhumations A Miltonian Mash Up by Jon Racherbaumer

Material ConcessionsJazz Quartet in Love by David Regal
Happiness is the Road Standing on the Edge by Hannibal
Stage as Studio A Devotion to Creativity by Krystyn Lambert
Dealing With It Ninja Assembly (A. Chou) by John Bannon

Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Ring Fling by Curtis Kam
• Verne G.'s Con by John Hostler
• Making Money at the Bathroom by Mag Gerard
• The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii The Castle Reopens! by Shawn McMaster

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett

• "Pizza Paddle Supreme" by Rob Thompson and AmazeKids
• "Timeless" by Liam Montier
• "Summit" by Patrick Kun, The Other Brothers and Abstract Effects
• "Inscribed" by Tjiu Agus Haryanto

Video Reviewed by Suzanne

• Marc Paul LIVE ACT by Marc Paul

Books Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh

• Harpacrown Too by Mark Chandaue
• Calculated Thoughts by Doug Dyment
• Harry Houdini & Sherlock Holmes: Together Again In 1908 by Arthur Moses

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 6
June 2021

FEATURES

The Great Kalanag: How Hitler's Magician Made the Past Disappear and Conquered the World Excerpts from the new book in German by Malte Herwig

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong

Chamber of Secrets The Crystal Tripod by John Gaughan

Exhumations The Whispering Lady by Jon Racherbaumer
Cardopolis Predator by David Britland
Artifices A False Demonstration by Roberto Mansilla
Conjuring Five Coincidences by Jim Steinmeyer
Expert at the Kids' Table A Pandemic Potpourri by David Kaye

Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Gou-Doh by Seth Race
• Sum It Up by Adam Hudson
• Demon Trap by Jeramy Neugin

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips

• "Flite" by Steve Thompson
• "Anything Box" by Conan Liu and Royce Luo
• "Isolated' by Mr. Xuan
• Evolushin of Magic Set by Shin Lim
• "Comedy Rat Trap" by Thom Peterson
• Bandana Print Half-Dyed Silks by Frank Deville
• "Colorfool" by Victor Zatko
• "Up" by Steve Marchello
• "Transit" by Ron Salamangkero

Books Reviewed by David Britland

• The Four Treasures by Harapan Ong
• Nick Trost's Subtle Card Creations, Volume 8 by Nick Trost
• Confronting Magic by Steve Cohen
• With All Faults: Essays About Old Books by David Meyer
  Reviewed by Jim Steinmeyer

Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner

• Texting the Visitor; Think of One; Buried Treasure by Allan Zola Kronzek
• At the Table: Etienne Pradier by Etienne Pradier

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 5
May 2021

FEATURES

Joan DuKore: Walking the Walk by David Regal

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam:

• Ramon Rioboo by Miguel Puga
Translated by Mike Elizalde

The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong

ExhumationsPrepping for O.O.T.W. by Jon Racherbaumer
Material Concessions Coffee Shop Cups and Balls by David Regal
Happiness is the RoadA Love Letter to Bar Magic by Hannibal
Stage as Studio Why Do You Create? by Krystyn Lambert
Dealing With It (Close, But ...) No Cigar by John Bannon

Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Ectoplasmic Aces by Dai Vernon
• Model UN by Leo Reed
• Nowhere to Palm by Calvin Sze

The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii
by Max Maven

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Tricks Reviewed by Brad Henderson

• "P.O. Box" by Nick Diffatte
• "Frost" by Mikey V and Abstract Effects
• D-Deck by Dominique Duvivier
• Perfect Poker by Dominique Duvivier
• Box Pad by Gary Jones and Chris Congreave
• Devil's Bandana by Lee Alex

Books Reviewed by Tom Frame

• The Boy Who Cried Magic by Andi Gladwin
• The Book Test Book by Jim Kleefeld
• Wandcraft by Judge Gary Brown

Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells

• Bill Wisch's Slydini Style
• Bill Wisch's Close-Up Magic
• Bill Wisch's Card Magic

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 4
April 2021

FEATURES

10 Things Actors Know That Magicians Don't by Robert Ramirez
One Night in Brooklyn, Part Two by Jamy Ian Swiss

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam:

• Sol Stone by Meir Yedid

The Eye by Chloe Olewitz

Chamber of SecretsSpirit Bells by John Gaughan
Exhumations Apparitional Card on Ceiling by Jon Racherbaumer
Cardopolis Double Dealing Dr. Daley's Last Trick by David Britland
Artifices Speed Apparition by Roberto Mansilla
Conjuring Ovation by Jim Steinmeyer
Expert at the Kids' Table Here Comes the Sun by David Kaye

Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• QEN by Chris Randall
• Bit-Coin Transpo by Jonathan Friedman
• The Card of Choice by Chris Wardle

The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii
Conjurers Book Club by Libby Ward

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Tricks Reviewed by David Regal

• "Copeland Coin Box" by Jeff Copeland
• "Changing Cards" by Bob Swadling
• "Takeoff" by Arnaud
• "Vanishing Ring" by SansMinds
• "The Ring Box" by Tom Yurasits
• "No-Ring Ring Hank" by Lynetta Welch
• "A Clean Ring Vanish" by John Archer
• "The Oracle System" by Ben Seidman
• "Aces Front" by Alan Wakeling
• "Dinglish Deck" by Curtis Kam
• "Hit" by Luke Jermay
• "Tell the Truth" by the Creators of ThoughtCast

Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti

• That Old Black Magic: The Lives and Legends of Great African-American Magicians by Jim and Melania Magus
• The Yankee Magic Collector No.19 by New England Magic Collectors Association
• Magic Unconcealed by Jay Collen

Videos Reviewed by Ryan Matney

• Impromptu Magic Project, Volumes 1 to 3 by Penguin Magic
• Luis Carreon 2 Penguin Live Lecture by Luis Carreon

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 3
March 2021

FEATURES

One Night in Brooklyn by Jamy Ian Swiss

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam:

• David Roth by Dr. Michael Rubinstein
• Mark Wilson by Max Maven
• Bev Bergeron by Phil Schwartz
• Joe Porper by R. Paul Wilson
• Siegfried Fischbacher by Max Maven, Erika Larsen and Jonathan Pendragon

The Eye by Chloe Olewitz

ExhumationsA Very Lucky Royal Flush by Jon Racherbaumer
Material Concessions Flying Over Washington by David Regal
Stage as Studio Life After Zoom by Krystyn Lambert
Happiness is the Road Evolutions and Revolutions by Hannibal
Dealing With It Generalissimo by John Bannon

Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Sympathy Fantastique by Paul Gallagher
• EARected by Michal Huot
• Hot Divination by Dibya Guha and Jonathan Friedman

The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii
Back to Surreality by Libby Ward

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Books Reviewed by Elliott Terral

• Sleights and Insights by John Carney
• Tangram by Alexander Hansford and Stephen Long
• No Ordinary Magic by Eileen McFalls

Videos Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh

• Mario The Maker Magician LIVE by Mario The Maker Magician
• Michael Close Facebook Live Broadcasts by Michael Close

Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett

• The FPS Wallet by Brent Braun and The Magic Firm
• "Full Contact" by Nick Diffatte
• "Houdini's Last Trick" by Peter Eggink and Empty Hand Productions
• "GLEAM" by William Alexis Houcke
• "I AM ARRR!" by Abstract Effects
• "Candy Pop" by Jhony Zam and Tumi Magic
• "Airplane Mode" by George Iglesias and Twister Magic

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 2
February 2021

FEATURES

David Kovac: Falling Forward by Dustin Stinett

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam:

• Al Cohen by Eric Henning
• George Goebel by Mark Walker
• Bob Dorian by Jonathan Neal

The Eye by Chloe Olewitz

Chamber of Secrets The Mystery of the Mighty Mystery Clock by John Gaughan
Exhumations Hull-Bullish by Jon Racherbaumer
Cardopolis Slay Belles by David Britland
Conjuring (Not a Princess.) Virtually a Princess by Jim Steinmeyer
Artifices Splitz by Roberto Mansilla
Expert at the Kids' Table The Lost Year by David Kaye

Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• The Shard Transpo by Kyle Purnell
• No Discrepancy by Richard Kaufman
• Belgian Jazz Aces by Philippe Noel

The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii
Consistency is Key by Libby Ward

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Books Reviewed by David Britland

• Master of Deception by John-Ivan Palmer
• Plotting Astonishment by Theron Christensen
• Resigned to Miracles by Peter Groning
• Semi-Automatic Card Tricks XII by Steve Beam

Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips

• Isolated by Adrian Lacroix
• Virtual Triumph by Adrian Lacroix
• Clipstick Switch by Alexander May
• "Diception" by Haim Goldenberg and Matan Rosenberg
• "Two Headed Prediction" by Christopher Barnes
• "The Evolution Project 2 Distance" by Alejandro Navas
• "David Regal's Color Changing Knives" by David Regal

Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner

• The Mene Tekel Deck Project by Liam Montier
• Vinny Grosso LIVE ACT by Vinny Grosso
• The Little Things, Volume 1 by Alan Rorrison

VOLUME 84
NUMBER 1
January 2021

FEATURES

Mike Elizalde: The Magic, The Monsters by Jim Steinmeyer

Ottokar Fischer: Champion of Hofzinser by Magic Christian

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam:

• Matthew Field by Richard Kaufman
• Walter "Zaney" Blaney by Scott Wells
• Joe Kardwell by George Schindler

The Eye by Chloe Olewitz

Material Concessions There by David Regal
Exhumations One-Way Stop Thrust and Countdown by Jon Racherbaumer
Stage as Studio Self-Doubt by Krystyn Lambert
Dealing With It Autopsychic by John Bannon
Happiness is the Road Welcome Home by Hannibal
Positive Magic for Kids The Linking Rings by Richard Wiseman and David Kaye

Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Oil and Gaffs by Bob Farmer
• Elena's Candy Separation by Luis Zavaleta
• Dedlof by Jonathan Friedman

The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii
Conjuring Classes During Quarantine by Libby Ward

LIGHT FROM THE LAMP

Books Reviewed by Tom Frame

• Machinations by Ben Harris
• Curious Impuzzibilities by Jim Steinmeyer
• Performing and Building Magic: Do's & Don'ts by Rand Woodbury

Tricks Reviewed by Brad Henderson

• "EL3DON" by Mark Elsdon
• "Hall Pass by Julio" Montoro and James Anthony
• "The Bermuda Trio" by Simon Lovell
• "The Stud Detector" by Carl Dreher
• "iDrop" by Tim Ellis

Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells

• The Alchemist Dreams by Ferran Rizo
• At The Table Experience with Myles Thornton by Myles Thornton
• At The Table Experience with Mahdi Gilbert by Mahdi Gilbert