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 86
NUMBER 12
DECEMBER 2023

FEATURES

Jeanette Andrews: Sensory Contemporary Artist by Chloe Olewitz
Alex Jarrett and The Amazing Rise of Champions of Magic by Carl Mercurio

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam

• Larry Becker by Terry Wolkowicz, Carol Irvine, and Gayle Glade
• Darwin Ortiz by Ken Trombly
• Dan Garrett by Joe M. Turner
• Richard (Dick) Gustafson by Tom Ewing

The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations "Deceptive Perception Plus" by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring "My First Thought" by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions "David's Delivery Service" by David Regal
Stage as Studio Inherent Tenderness by Krystyn Lambert
WWPD "Rubwriter" by Jonathan Friedman
Dealing With It "Iconoclastic Poker" by John Bannon
Magicana by Richard Kaufman
A Larry Jennings Magicana for the Holidays

• "Name a Number Deal Down" by Larry Jennings
• "Slow Motion Cards Across" by Larry Jennings
• "Somewhat of a Princess" by Larry Jennings

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

• How to Win: Essays and Routines for the Stand-Up Magician by Jon Armstrong
• Piff: The Magic Book (Volume 1) by Piff the Magic Dragon with John Lovick
• Topping the Deck: The Perfect Move by Jamy Ian Swiss
• Eugene Burger: The Workshop Transcripts Edited by Lawrence Hass, Ph.D.

Videos Reviewed by Suzanne

• Sophisticated Stunners Bundle by John Guastaferro

Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett

• "Predicshuns" by Roddy McGhie
• "Statue Vanish" by Roy Kueppers
• "Invisible Triumph" by Jim Krenz
• "Vanishing Point" by William Tyrrell
• "Reconstruct" by William Tyrrell
• "Snow Deck" by Yoan Tanuji

VOLUME 86
NUMBER 11
NOVEMBER 2023

FEATURES

The Passion of Michael Vincent by Mike Caveney
Tenyo 2024 by Richard Kaufman

• Tenyo Magic Festival 2023 by Yuki Kadoya

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations "Ring a Bell?" by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets The Disappearing Cage and Canary by John Gaughan
Expert at the Kids' Table There Are No Kids in Kids' Magic by David Kaye
Thoughts... Deconstructing the Overhand Shuffle: Part 1 by Rafael Benatar
Cardopolis Analyzing Erdnase by David Britland
Artifices The Magical Impact by Roberto Mansilla
Magicana by Robert Ramirez

• "The Fingertip Switch" by Tim Isaac
• "The Nightmare Card Trick" by Robert Ramirez

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

• Personal Magic: The Secret Books of Eric Lewis, Vol. 1 by Eric C. Lewis
• The Psychology of Magic by Alice Paihes and Gustav Kuhn

Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner

• Close-Up Miracles by Shoot Ogawa
• Off-Stage: Close-Up Mentalism by Alexander Marsh

Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips

• "PredicTable" by Chris Rawlins
• Switch Cup Ash Edition by Jerome Saloup-Magic Dream
• "Light/Heavy Pen" by Wayne Fox
• "Key Ring!" by Ian Bailey
• "Hide-A-Key" by Chris Rawlins
• "The Bammo Ten Card Poker Slam" by Bob Farmer

VOLUME 86
NUMBER 10
October 2023

FEATURES

Caveney Reveals The Spirit Cabinet by Mike Caveney
MAGIC Live! by Dustin Stinett and Krystyn Lambert

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations "Simpleton's Affinity" by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring "Lessons in Wonder" by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions "Dark Perception" by David Regal
Stage as Studio Words Are Creations by Krystyn Lambert
WWPD "CHICO's Curse" by Jonathan Friedman
Dealing With It "Gang Related" by John Bannon
Magicana by Robert Ramirez

• "Murder Mystery" by Mark Gibson
• "Dead Test" by Mark Gibson

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

• The Final Conference Illusions by Mike Caveney
• The Retreat: Western Adventure by Various Authors

Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells

• Richard Turner Masterclass by Richard Turner
• It's All in the Cards by Ed Marlo

Tricks Reviewed by Tom Dobrowolski

• "The Book of Cards" by Per Eklund
• "The Hoff" by Josh Burch
• "Thompson Change" by Steve Thompson
• "Vortex" by Dan Harlan
• "Razor Wallet" by Dee Christopher

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VOLUME 86
NUMBER 9
September 2023

FEATURES

The Expert's Expert by Richard H. Evans

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations "By a Narrow Margin" by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets The Miniature Bird Cage by John Gaughan
Thoughts... by Rafael Benatar
Cardopolis "Spellstack" by David Britland
Artifices Push Thru Failure: Like an Archer, A More Magical Phase by Roberto Mansilla
Expert at the Kids' Table "I'll Pay You Triple Your Fee" by David Kaye
Magicana by Robert Ramirez

• "Everyone Loves Me" by Joshua Messado
• "Thanks To Hideo" by Griffin Watts

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

• Very Hush-Hush by John Bannon
• The Bammo Gridlock Dossier by Bob Farmer
• Encore: the Multiple Selection Act by John Graham

Tricks Reviewed by David Regal

• "Back in Business" by Kyle Purnell
• "Nothing in Transit 2.0" by Dave Forrest
• "FS Vanish" by Florian Sainvet
• The Raven Starter Kit by Chuch Leach
• "Vanish" by Justin Miller
• "People Power" by Andi Gladwin
• "All is Foreseen" by Arthur Kurzweil
• Ties: The Invisible Elastic System by Penguin Magic
• "Escapist Coin" by Meir Yedid
• "Misdeal" by Michal Kociolek

Videos Reviewed by Jonathan Levit

• Peter Turner Masterclass by Peter Turner

VOLUME 86
NUMBER 8
August 2023

FEATURES

Steranko Lives! Stacked Deck: An Amalgam of New Effects Plus an Exclusive Interview by Steranko

• Improvisation Part 1
• Improvisation Part 2
• Diabolique
• Cardman's Blues
• Hot Spell
• Triplication
• Jubil-ace tion

The Don Silvio Museum of Magic
The Tenyo Magic Fan Meeting 2023by Yuki Kadoya

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations "Counting on the Foreseeable" by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring "The Tossed-Aside Deck" by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions "Back in Time Cards" by David Regal
Stage as Studio Being in the Zone by Krystyn Lambert
WWPD "Pop Gun Pasteboards" by Jonathan Friedman
Dealing With It "Blitzinger" by John Bannon
Magicana by Robert Ramirez

• "Bobo's Mystery Card" by Naathan Phan
• "Mix It All Up" by Jim Scott
• "Contact" by Robert Ramirez

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

• Parallax by Max Maven
• Diamonds of Performance by Christian Bischof
• Bend It Like Geller by Ben Harris

Videos Reviewed by Suzanne

• Morgan and West Masterclass by Morgan and West

Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett

• "Stratis" by Michal Kociolek and Roman Slomka
• "Tumbleweed" by Brent Braun and Just Andy
• "Peanut Butter and Cheese" by Josh Burch
• "Strolling Smiley" by Dr. Michael Rubinstein
• "Calculon" by Benjamin Budzak
• "Notarized" by Benjamin Budzak

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VOLUME 86
NUMBER 7
JULY 2023

FEATURES

Jeff McBride: Beyond the Masks by Larry Hass
The Academy of Magical Arts 2023 Awards Show by Dustin Stinett
Magic in The Alamo City by William Winters

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam Milt Larsen by David Regal
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations Locus-Abruptus by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets TNot Your Average Cigarette Lighter by John Gaughan
Thoughts ... On Humor and Magic by Rafael Benatar
Cardopolis But They Didn't Stop There by David Britland
Artifices Stop Trick by Roberto Mansilla
Expert at the Kids' Table Life as a County Fair Magician by David Kaye
Magicana by Robert Ramirez

• New Principle Torn and Restored Card by John Shack
• Ambitious Card Finale by Griffin Watt

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 Joe M. Turner

• Chris Kenner Masterclass by Chris Kenner

Books Reviewed by David Britland

• Vallarino by John Lovick
• Instructions for Miracles by Friedrich Roitzsch
• Mastering False Shuffles & Cuts by Michael Close

Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips

• "BDM Hands Off" by Bazar de Magia
• "The Bet" by Christian Grace
• TCC Spirit Slates Pro by Conan Liu and Royce Luodfs
• "Our Very Best" and "Hot Knife Set" by Rodger Lovins
• "Chinese Wishing Papers" by Mike Hummer Magic
• Switch Wallet and Ultimate Prediction Wallet by Mike Hummer Magic
• "Refilled" Refills by Henry Harrius

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VOLUME 86
NUMBER 6
JUNE 2023

FEATURES

Strong Magic, Strong Opinions - The Uncompromising Magical Life of Bernard Bilis by Carl Mercurio
The Magic of Bernard Bilis by Carl Mercurio

• Count Down Triumph
• Go to See If I'm There
• Impossible Center Deal

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam

• Dr. Edwin Dawes by Julie Eng
• Harry Lorayne by Jon Racherbaumer

The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations Bar Spin Revealment by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring The Poem What Reads Your Mind by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions A Useful Vanisher by David Regal
Stage as Studio Muddled Moves by Krystyn Lambert
WWPD Your Lucky Card by Jonathan Friedman
Dealing With It Bongo Alley by John Bannon
Magicana by Robert Ramirez

• Palm Off by Robert Ramirez
• Coin Through Hand(s) by Jeffrey Wang

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

• Gagnon's Inner Sanctum by Tom Gagnon
• The Bammo Crambazzled Dossier by Bob Farmer
• Percolations by Reed Swans Collective
• Hocus Pocus by Rik Worth and Jordan Collver

Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells

• Six Impossible Things by Joshua Jay
• The Spin by Michael Kaminskas

Tricks Reviewed by Tom Dobrowolski

• "Scents of Wonder" by Todd Karr
• "ARM: Almost Real Magic" by Obie O'Brien and Joe Riding
• "Slipstream" by Eric Stevens
• "Feel Better: A Magical Act of Kindness for a Stressed-Out World" by Chris Philpott

Subscription Information/Advertiser IndexVOLUME 86
NUMBER 5
MAY 2023

FEATURES

Paul Gertner: Man of Steel by Dustin Stinett
Mystique Dining by Doc Docherty

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations Clean Sweep Thought Penetration by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets Topper Martyn's Cup and Ball Automaton by John Gaughan
Thoughts ... Elements of an Effect, Part Two by Rafael Benatar
Cardopolis The Ghost Count by David Britland
Artifices Ninty-One by Roberto Mansilla
Expert at the Kids' Table The No Reason Magic Show by David Kaye
Magicana by Chris Beason

• "Phish" by Josh Janousky
• "Push Thru" by Josh Janousky
• "Flutter" 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

Tricks Reviewed by David Regal

• "Nepomuk" by Benjamin Chickering
• "Countdown Coins" by Rocco Silano
• "Instant Coffee" by Martin Lewis
• "Miracle One" by Christian Grace

Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti

• Hocus Pocus Practice Focus-The Making of a Magician by Amy Kimlat
• Masters of Magic Series by Gary Ouellet
• Death and the Conjuror by Tom Mead
• The Yankee Magic Collector No. 20 by New England Magic Collectors Association

Videos Reviewed by Jonathan Levit

• Dani DaOrtiz Fool Us Act by Dani DaOrtiz
• Mark Zacharia Live by Mark Zacharia

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VOLUME 86
NUMBER 4
APRIL 2023

FEATURES

A Few Days with Nikola Arkane by Tom Stone
Jan Madd: 60 Years of Magic by Caroline Veunac

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
A Remembrance Robert Orben by Stan Allen
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations "Numbskulls' Numbers Game" by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring "The Vasty Deep" by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions "Re-swindled Aces" by David Regal
Stage as Studio The Unity of a Show by Krystyn Lambert
WWPD "Bizarre Printing" by Johnathan Friedman
Dealing With It "Decked Out Aces" by John Bannon
Magicana by Chris Beason

• The Eleven-Finger Count by Brent Braun
• "Finger Count Across" by Brent Braun
• "Time Traveler" by Mark Tirone
• Cooper Control by Ryan Kessler

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

• Vanishing Inc. Masterclass: Homer Liwag

Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett

• "Permanent Record" by Ben Seidman
• Corner Short, Expert Corner Short, Corner Rounder 3.2mm, Stripper Fixer by Eoin O'Hare
• "Wonder Needle" by Tannen's Magic
• "Color Psychology" by Adam Wilber and Vulpine Magic
• Collapsible Wine Glass by Joshua Jay and Vanishing Inc.

Books Reviewed by Jamy Ian Swiss

• The Complete Works of Derek Dingle by Richard Kaufman

Books Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh

• Scryer's Eidolon by Richard Webster
• The Hermit Edited by Scott Baird
• The Jack Hughes Ultimate World of Magic by Chris Cross
• The Unholy Grail by Larry Baukin

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VOLUME 86
NUMBER 3
March 2023

FEATURES

Chipper Lowell: A Chip Off the Old Block by Dustin Stinett
The Secret Society of Golden Age Magical Mystery Writers by Neil Tobin

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam Joe Stevens by Nick Saint-Erne
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations Autonomously Sly by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets Floyd Thayer: Folk Artist by John Gaughan
Thoughts ... Elements of an Effect, Part One by Rafael Benatar
Cardopolis Plenty of Fish by David Britland
Artifices South American Notes, Destination: Brazil Invisible Transposition of a Ball by Roberto Mansilla
Expert at the Kids' Table What Did I Get for Hanukkah? by David Kaye
Magicana by Chris Beason

• The Everlasting Snap Change by Chris Hanowell
• Burst and Reversed by Chris Wiehl

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 Joe M. Turner

• Jim Steinmeyer Masterclass by Jim Steinmeyer
• Carisa Hendrix Masterclass by Carisa Hendrix

Books Reviewed by David Britland

• Bamboozlers Volume 4 by Diamond Jim Tyler
• Death from a Top Hat by Clayton Rawson
• Magic Bookplates by James B Alfredson and Bernhard Schmitz

Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips

• "Three Skulls on a Spike" by Andy Nyman
• "Cut and Color" by Neil Tobin
• "Refilled" by Henry Harrius
• "Crazyman's Split" by Henry Harrius
• "Bammo Backtrack Jack" by Bob Farmer
• "The Casino High Roller Deck" by Bob Farmer
• "The Long and Short of It" by David Regal
• "Blade Thru Bill" and "Quarter Pot" by Mike Hummer
• "The Mobius Rising Card" by Chen Yang

VOLUME 86
NUMBER 2
February 2023

FEATURES

Victor and Diamond Missing Pieces ... Touching Lives by Paul Critelli
Bellachini Museum of Magic by Wittus Witt

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
In Memoriam Yuji Yamamoto by Yuki Kadoya
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
A Dexterous Demo by Jon Racherbaumer
Conjuring Merely Drivel by Jim Steinmeyer
Material Concessions Brown Paper Change Bag by David Regal
Stage as Studio Write It Out by Krystyn Lambert
WWPD Bird by Johnathan Friedman
Dealing With It Technicolor Revolution (1987) by John Bannon
Magicana by Chris Beason

• Purist Coin Transpo by Biz
• The Slappa Da Bass Change by Kyle Littleton
• Oar Revelation by Chris Beason

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

• 52 Explorations by Andi Gladwin
• You're Only Lying to Yourself by Luke Jermay
• John Scarne: More Than Magic by Bill Ragsdale

Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells

• The Magic of Rocco Learning Experience by Rocco Silano
• The Ogawa Opener by Shoot Ogawa
• Unheard Vernon by Dai Vernon
• Borrowed Deck Miracles by Dani DaOrtiz

Videos Reviewed by Tom Dobrowolski

• "Die-abolical Bet" by Nicholas Lawrence
• "Foods for Thought" by Martin Peirce
• "MagicBeep" by Kim Anderson
• "Ghost Coin" by Andrew and Guilherme Almeida
• "What Happens in Vegas" by Liam Montier
• "Room 66" by Yoan Tanuji, Axel Vergnaud, and Dylan Sausset

VOLUME 86
NUMBER 1
January 2023

FEATURES

In Memoriam: Max Maven

• Sticks by Stephen Minch
• From Phil Goldstein to Max Maven by David Michael Rich
• Containing Multitudes by Jamy Ian Swiss

COLUMNS

Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Exhumations Helter-Skelter Poker by Jon Racherbaumer
Chamber of Secrets An Anatomy of Joseph Bland's Magic "Greek Vase" by John Gaughan
Thoughts... A Thought from Juan Tamariz on His 80th Birthday by Rafael Benatar
Cardopolis Take It or Leave It by David Britland
Artifices South American Notes: "The Stabbed Card"
Expert at the Kids' Table Your Career, Like the Phases of the Moon by David Kaye
Magicana by Chris Beason

• "Pocket Utility Switch" by Michael O'Brien
• "Hatline Prediction" by Michael O'Brien
• "Joe's 3D Finger Thing" by Joe M. Turner
• "SAW V" by Chris Beason

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

• Talk About Tricks by Joshua Jay
• Smokers by Steve Beam

Tricks Reviewed by David Regal

• "Symmetry, Parity & the Chimera Deck" by Ben Harris
• "Past Present Future" by Rick Lax
• "Cylinder and Coins" by Joshua Jay
• "Blank Coins Routines" by David Roth
• "Our Very Best" Hot Knife Set by Roger Lovins
• "ESPionage Point Blank" by Dave Humphrey and Charlie Frye
• "Light Year" by Kyle Purnell

Videos Reviewed by Jonathan Levit

• Allan Ackerman Masterclass Download by Allan Ackerman and Vanishing Inc.