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.

GENII

THE CONJURORS' MAGAZINE

VOLUME 85
NUMBER 12
December 2022

FEATURES

Breaking Through the Ice
Asi Wind's Inner Circle by Carl Mercurio

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
In Memoriam

• Earl Nelson by George Tovar
• Andre Kole by Errin Hogan

The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations Dai-Ja-Vu by Jon Racherbaumer
ConjuringA Short Lesson in Short Change by Jim Steinmeyer
Dealing With It Con-Tourage by John Bannon
Material Concessions Every Card's a Winner! by David Regal
Stage as Studio Acknowledging the Moment by Krystyn Lambert
WWPD Middle Manby Jonathan Friedman
Magicana by Chris Beason

• "Indentation" by Louie Foxx and Chris Beason
• "Prevail" by Josh Janousky

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

Videos Reviewed by Suzanne

• Expert at the Card Table-Looking for Erdnase by Hans-Joachim Brucherseifer
• Jonathan Pendragon LIVE by Penguin Magic

Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett

• Cheetah by Vernet Magic
• Indexpress 2.0 by Vernet Magic and Michel
• "Salted 2.0" by Vernet Magic
• "Endless" by Inaki Zabaletta and Vernet Magic
• "I Hate Kids" by Stephan Bargatze and Palmer Magic

Books Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh

• Brushstrokes Over Reality by Jim Steinmeyer/li>
• Dai Vernon: The Spirit of Magic by David Ben
• The Glasgow File by George McBride

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VOLUME 85
NUMBER 10-11
October/November 2022

FEATURES

FISM Quebec 2022 by by Dustin Stinett

• Simon, Shoot, and The Magic Castle by Dustin Stinett
• Contest Coverage by Craig Mitchell

Tenyo 2023 by Richard Kaufman

• 2022 Tenyo Magic Festival by Yuki Kadaya

A Night to Celebrate by Dustin Stinett | Academy of Magical Arts 2022 Awards Reception

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
In Memoriam

• Martin Lewis by Mike Caveney
• Aye Jaye by Arthur Trace

The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations Mathematician vs. Psychic vs. Magician by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets Astarte by John Gaughan
Thoughts ... On Practice by Rafael Benatar
Cardopolis Raynaly's Sandwich by David Britland
ArtificesSpongeball Finale by Roberto Mansilla
Expert at the Kids' Table An Intriguing Question by David Kaye
Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Predicto Coin by Dibya Guha
• C.A.A.D. (Card at Any Domino) by Joe McKay

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 David Britland

• Ionia: Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked by Charles Greene III
• Taylor-Made Magic: The Life of Merv Taylor by Leo Behnke
• Mosiac by Perseus Arkomanis

Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips

• "Collard 2" by John Archer
• "Decision Point" by David Regal
• "Black Ops Watch" by James Keatley
• "Self-Vanishing Headphones" by Lloyd Barnes
• "I Hate Card Tricks" by Stephen Bargatze
• "Very Wild" by Boris Wild
• "Perro Verde" by Mario Lopez
• "The Blade" by TCC and Treey
• "Scorpion" by Bobby Motta and Craig Filicetti
• "Bipolar" by Ram Cohen

Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner

• Card College 3 & 4: Personal Instruction by Roberto Giobbi

VOLUME 85
NUMBER 9
September 2022

FEATURES

Fenik: Hombre Renacimiento by Larry Horowitz
Magicana: The Magic of Fenick

• T Coin Assembly
• Maximum Penetration
• Master Transpo, Generation Next

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
In Memoriam

• Antonio Binarelli by Raffaele de Ritis
• Doug Bennett by Dustin Stinett

The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations Synchro-Nicely by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring Supressio Veri by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions A Presentation for Belchou's Aces by David Regal
Stage as Studio As You Please by Krystyn Lambert
Dealing With It One of the Better Losers by John Bannon
Happiness is the Road Inspiration Bookends by Hannibal
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 Tom Frame

• Close Culls by Harapan Ong
• Freedom of Expression by Dani DaOrtiz
• Forks Full of Appetizers Compiled by Bill Miesel

Tricks Reviewed by Brad Henderson

• ESP Testing Set by Spooky Nyman
• Crystal Billet Box by David Regal
• Keymaster by Craig Petty
• Danny's Panel Board by Meir Yedid and Danny Tsukalas

VOLUME 85
NUMBER 8
August 2022

FEATURES

Ionia: Secrets of the Princess Unlocked by Charles Greene III
House of Cards by Jeff Lefton

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations Right Side Up by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets Neppy by John Gaughan
Cardopolis Sandwich by David Britland
Artifices The Triumph of the False Shuffle by Robert Mansilla
The River Total Recall by Joshua Jay
Experts at the Kids' Table I Almost Said No by Hannibal
Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• The Spark Chronicles by Leo Reed
• Double Your Pleasure by Jonathan Friedman

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

Tricks Reviewed by David Regal

• "Matrix Revolution" by Mickael Chatelain
• "Papa Rabbit Hits the Big Time" by Daryl
• Tyvek Envelope System by Ryan Plunkett
• "Fused Anthology" by Mathieu Bich
• "Hundo Heist" by Dallas Fueston
• "Move Ink" by Ilya Melyukhin
• Butterfly Playing Cards 3rd Edition by Ondrej Psenicka
• "Forecast" by Craig Petty
• "Thin Air" by Ignacio Lopez
• "Orbit" by Mark Parker & Jonathan Fox
• "spRING" by Joonas Mengel
• "Sole Snatcher" by Joel Dickenson & Joe Givan
• FT Dice by Chris Wu

Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti

• Offbeat by Nick Diffatte
• Seventh Heaven by Lewis Jones
• Enter If You Can by Peter Hajek

VOLUME 85
NUMBER 7
July 2022

FEATURES

Tenyo Magic Fan Meeting in Yokohama by Yuki Kadoya
MAGIC Live! 2022 by Dustin Stinett and Bill Mullins
Juan Pablo: How Flying Low Got Him So High by Alba
Body Mentalism by Juan Pablo

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
In Memoriam
Chuck Fayne by Dustin Stinett
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring Monochopsis by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions A Card Rises by David Regal
Stage as Studio What's Your Context by Krystyn Lambert
Dealing With It Big Mac Attack by John Bannon
Happiness is the Road I Almost Said No by Hannibal
Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Double Double Prediction Effect by Andy Choy
• Sharp Tech by Jordan Rosenberg

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

Videos Reviewed by Suzanne

• Three Card Miracles Bundle by Jon Armstrong
• ShareMagic Live for Ukraine 2022 Bundle by Various Artists

Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips

• "Amazing Coffee Cups and Beans (Cups and Balls)" by Adam Wilber and Vulpine Creations
• "Thin Air" by Ignacio López
• "Cube in Bottle Project" by David Stryker and Taylor Hughes
• "Ultra Lucky Coin" by Erik Tait
• OMG Super Morigami" by John Bannon

Books Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh

• The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick by Hector Chadwick
• Assassin: How to Create a Killer Show and a Killer Career by Steve Spill
• Out of Stock: A Magician's Guide to Writing Your Own Lines by Ryan Kane

VOLUME 85
NUMBER 6
June 2022

FEATURES

An American Invasion: Britain's Early Radio Psychics by John Benedict Buescher
Liberty Magic: Elevating the Art of Magic in Philadelphia by Peter Samelson

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
In Memoriam
Haruo Shimada by Dustin Stinett
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets The Conjurer by John Gaughan
CardopolisA Trick for Ted Lesley by David Britland
Artifices Ren Lavand's "Follow the Leader" by Roberto Mansilla
The River The Trojan Box by Joshua Jay
Expert at the Kids' Table Physical Gags With Your Child Volunteer by David Kaye
Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Bass Ackwards by Paul Gallagher
• They Don't Make Money Like They Used To by Al Bach

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 David Britland

• Radio Psychics: Mind Reading and Fortune Telling in American Broadcasting, (1920-1940) by John Benedict Buescher
• A First Look at Second Sight by Bob Loomis

Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips

• "Bottle" by Perseus Arkomanis
• "The Medusa Project" by Perseus Arkomanis
• "Cyclops" by Eric Stevens
• "Seeing Thread" by Bran Crow
• "Cannibal King" by Alan Rorrison
• The Vault: "Cannibal Cards" by Various Artists
• The Royal Road to Mentalism by Mark Lemon and Peter Turner
• The Vault: "POP" by Boris Wild
• The Vault: "In the Mood for Push" by Lidden Li

Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner

• Cups and Balls: A Practical Approach by Bob White
• Nick Popa LIVE by Nick Popa

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VOLUME 85
NUMBER 5
May 2022

FEATURES

Randy Pitchford: Saving The Magic Castle
The Creation of a Magic Castle by Dustin Stinett
Promises Kept: An Interview with Randy Pitchford by Richard Kaufman

The Story of Story Decks by Richard Wiseman, Will Houstoun, and David Britland

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
In Memoriam
David Goodsell by Bruce Kalver
Peter Galinskas by Brian Wendell Morton

The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
ExhumationsCounting on Lothar by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring Back in Town, The Poem by Jim Steinmeyer
Material ConcessionsA Coin Routine by David Regal
Stage as Studio What Else is There But Magic? by Krystyn Lambert
Dealing With ItFours Majeure by John Bannon
Happiness is the Road Blank Canvas by Hannibal
Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Pigment of the Imagination by Jonathan Friedman
• Fusion Ice by Michael Stelzer
• F.U.S.S. (Friedland Utility Secret Switch) by Michael Friedland

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 Tom Frame

• Making Magic by Martin Lewis
• The Essential Sol Stone by Stephen Hobbs
• Stage by Stage by John Graham

Tricks Reviewed by Brad Henderson

• "Untouched" by Ryuhei Nakamura
• "Picturesque" by John Guastaferro and David Regal
• "Arrival" by David Regal

Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells

• The Controls Project, Parts 1 and 2 by Liam Montier
• Meir Yedid's Strolling Knife Routine by Meir Yedid
• The Anniversary Waltz Project by Doc Eason and Garrett Thomas

VOLUME 85
NUMBER 4
April 2022

FEATURES

Jason England: Card Table Miracles by John Lovick

Hocus Pocus Live: The Davenport Seance by Richard Wiseman and Lawrence Leung

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
In Memoriam The Amazing Johnathan by Erika Larsen
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
ExhumationsA Hofzinser Homage by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets Thayer's Eclipse Re-Appearing Lamp by John Gaughan
CardopolisCecil Keech: A Winning Bet by David Britland
Artifices In Plain Sight by Roberto Mansilla
The River The Wager by Joshua Jay
Expert at the Kids' Table Kids Do Say the Darndest Things by David Kaye
Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Smack Split by Jonathan Friedman
• Don't Play with Your Food by Chris Wardle
• Factory Seconds by Satish

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

Tricks Reviewed by David Regal

• "Implosion" by Florian Sainvet
• "Twister Flavor" by Snake
• "Unhanded" by J.P. Vallarino
• "The Perfect Pen" by John Cornelius
• "Recoil" by Rick Holcombe
• Copper/Silver Coins with the Illusion Edge by Jeff Copeland
Orphic and Orphic+ Wallet by Lewis le Val
• "Invevitable Choice" by Christian Grace

Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti

• Theseus: A Magical Journey by Nancy Colwell
• Pop by Nikola Arkane
• Get Outta My Way, I'm Going to Hell by John Lovick

Videos Reviewed by Ryan Matney

• Four Foolers: Download Bundle by R. Paul Wilson
• Allan Kronzek Penguin Live Lecture by Allan Kronzek
• CSI Routined Bundle, LePaul Misdirection Routined Bundle,Mega Sandwich Bundle by Liam Montier

Subscription Information/Advertiser Index

GENII

THE CONJURORS' MAGAZINE

VOLUME 85
NUMBER 3
March 2022

FEATURES

When Houdini Come Back By Jonathan Levit with Jim Steinmeyer and Benjamin Schrader

Me and Jerry's Nugget Cards By Dominique Duvivier

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations Baby Hammer Redux by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring The Zancig Paradox by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions A Pretty Vanish by David Regal
Stage as Studio Throw Away the Shiny Box by Krystyn Lambert
Dealing With It Black Ice by John Bannon
Happiness is the Road What is a Beer in the Face Worth?
Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Through and Chew by Joe Cole
• Mathusalem by Dominique Duvivier

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 Nathan Coe Marsh

• Mastering the Double Lift by Michael Close
• David Copperfield's History of Magic by David Copperfield, David Britland, and Richard Wiseman
• The Mind Reader Encephalonic Dossier by Bob Farmer

Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett

• The Giraffe Switch by Kyle Littleton
• Japanese Coins by Meir Yedid
• "The Untouchables" by John Bannon
• "Puzzled" by Roddy McGhie
• "Flash Beam" by Dr. Martin Schwartz

Videos Reviewed by Suzanne

• Sal Piacente's Live Act by Penguin Live Lecture

GENII -  THE CONJURORS' MAGAZINE

Volume 85 (January to December 2022)

VOLUME 85
NUMBER 2
February 2022

FEATURES

DeVega The Mysterious By Edwin A. Dawes

Tenyo 2022 By Richard Kaufman

The Self-Working Trick, Part Two By John Gaspard

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations "When Too Much Is Just Enough" by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets A Very Special Conjuring Set by John Gaughan
Cardopolis Revisiting Al Koran by David Britland
Artifices "You Won't Choose" by Roberto Mansilla
The River "Weighing Across" and "Weighing Across Light" by Joshua Jay
Expert at the Kids' Table Things Clients Do To Help Us That Actually Make Things Worse by David Kaye
Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Backspin by Eric Stevens
• Knuckle Palm Vanish by Joshua Lamb

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 Tom Frame

• Max Malini: King of Magicians, Magician of Kings by Steve Cohen
• Before We Begin by Asi Wind

Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner

• The Silent Rings: Linking Rings Master Class, Parts 1 and 2 by Axel Hecklau
• Vanishing Inc. Sessions: Juan Tamariz by Juan Tamariz

Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips

• "KFC (Kentucky Fried) Aces" by Steve Valentine
• A.B.See by Spidey
• "Iris" by Lewis Le Val and The 1914
• Eclipse by Dee Christopher
• "Cardtrait" by Guillermo Dech
• "Maskless" by Antonio Satiru
• "Flip" by Wes Islei
• Magic Show Coloring Book by Murphy's Magic
• Easy Money by Spencer Kennard

VOLUME 85
NUMBER 1
January 2022

FEATURES

Gabi Pareras by Roberto Mansilla, Translated by Pipo Villanueva

• A Thoughtful Journey: On Ascanio
• Fictional Magic
• The Magic of Gabi
  "Suggestion"
  "The Dunbury Delusion"
  "Coleridge's Flower"

The Self-Working Trick, Part One by John Gaspard

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Dustin Stinett
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong

Exhumations "The Hat's Late-Night Square" by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring "Missing Pieces" by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions The Relocation Control by David Regal
Stage as StudioKnow Thyself by Krystyn Lambert
Dealing With It "Kodachrome Collective" by John Bannon
Happiness is the Road The Best Magician at The Magic Castle by Hannibal
Magicana by Jonathan Friedman

• Little Erdnase by Jean-Marie Beckers
• "Coin Conundrum" by Chris Wardle
• "Twenty is Plenty" by Edward Hass

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 Tom Frame

• The Bammo Flim-Flam CONglomeration by Bob Farmer
• Dream Magic by Jonathan Friedman
• Away with Words by Luke Jonas

Tricks Reviewed by Brad Henderson

• "Gigantic Comedy Prediction" by Meir Yedid
• "ESP Feeler Cards" by Meir Yedid
• Comedy Mentalism Kit by Todd Karr
• "Fortune Tarot" by Woody Aragon
• "Bandwidth: Zoombaya" by John Bannon

Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells

• Kainoa Harbottle Masterclass: Live by Kainoa Harbottle