SOLD OUT! Twelve page, full-color "1991 Year In Review"; Minch writes on the legendary Discoverie of Witchcraft; the Geller/Randi controversy continues with more letters; Danny Orleans expounds on how to design a brochure that's certain to enliven your professional image. Tricks in this issue come from the minds of Harvey Rosenthal, P. Howard Lyons, Hiro Sakai, and Peter Duffie, including work on coins, bills, and cards.

An in-depth interview with the founder of the "Spectacular Magic Company," Cesareo Palaez; Buatier de Kolta, illusionary genius exposed (read it here since the book is sold out); Copperfield XV: Fires of Passion TV special reviewed; Steinmeyer's "Nine Card Problem" explained. The third-place winner of our first annual fiction contest will stir your imagination, and tricks from Jon Racherbaumer and Steve Draun will get your hands to do the walking.

The infamous left-handed issue featuring Jay Marshall, Lefty, left-handed magicians, and an entirely mixed up layout (printed backwards); "The Left Handed League"; Eric Mead's "Pop Quiz" explains his "out-of-body experience" on stage at the World Magic Summit; The MGM Wizard's Secrets show in full color; first-place fiction contest-winner. Jim Steinmeyer's "Conjuring" series continues with an exploration of the Coins & Glass, and "Inner Workings" includes connivery from Martin Lewis, Roy Walton, and Martin Gardner.

Martin Gardner makes the cover in a unique way, puzzling us even with his face; Mike Caveney discusses the issue of exposure, long before the Masked Magician, by exploring the Camel Cigarette controversy; Paul Daniels' The Magic Man gets reviewed. Bob Farmer dishes out the dope on where to research "Ten Card Poker" in "Flim Flam," while Richard Kaufman's "Inner Workings" has material from Martin Gardner, three Joe Rindfleisch coin tricks, and a Phil Goldstein card original.

This third-anniversary issue introduces an entire redesigning of the magazine. Paul Daniels gets interviewed; vintage Larry Jennings by Richard Kaufman is an added trick supplement; Mike Caveney gives us the lowdown on FISM '94 in Japan; Jim Steinmeyer discusses the fine art of building magic with toothpicks in "Toothpick Creations," "Inside Out" column premieres (replaces "Inner Workings") with Jon Racherbaumer continuing as author. His offerings include tricks from Walt Rollins, Mark Jenest, and Lyndon B. Wainwright; Jim Steinmeyer's "Conjuring" deals with the vererable "Rising Cards."

Fame, is it really worth it? That's the question that Jennifer Sils asks Harry Anderson, Lance Burton, Luis De Matos, Joel Hodgson, Penn & Teller, Siegfried & Roy, Marc Summers, and Juan Tamariz; "Four Decades of Theme Park Magic" by John Moehring wraps up with it's third installment, Princess Tenko & The Guardians of Magic gets profiled; Hiawatha reviews the 67th annual SAM Convention. Darwin Ortiz and the other columnists continue their resepective crusades, and "Inside Out" features work from Greg Wilson, Zane Zerbe, and Barry Richardson.

Magic Networks get judged by Jon Racherbaumer; Ring 60's 20th Magic Auction is covered by Scott Wells; Jack Gwynne gets the royal treatement from the guy who wrote the book about him, David Charvet; "Inside Out" continues with Chad Long, Gene Castillion, and Simon Lovell. The annual Spring Convention Guide makes its appearance along with old favorites like "On the Road," "Parallax," and Kees Schoonenberg's "Hmmmmmm."

The 4th anniversary issue! "Kid-Show Magic: It Ain't Child's Play" compliments the cover profile of Silly Billy; London's Magic Circle plans for a new headquarters get run down; "Stand-Up Japan," a 12-part series stage and parlour tricks, makes it's first appearance; Jon Racherbaumer's review of the IBM Convention. "Inside Out" features card work, coin work, and a piece with a diary, with contributors including Chad Long, Terry Lunceford, Val Le-Val, and Peter Duffie.

The Long Beach Mystics relive their good ol' days; John Calvert gets the McIlhany treatment in "...the Movies"; "Truly A-May-Zing..." part two offers television reviews of Greatest Escape Artists, Hidden Secrets, and a Harry Anderson's Tricks of His Trade; the second "Share the Magic" benefit presents quite an array of talent; Brian McCullagh answers the Sydney press on behalf of David Copperfield. "Inside Out" harnesses the powers of Ed Marlo, Dominique Duvivier, and Charlie Justice, while Steve Cohen's "Stand-up Japan" teaches a multiplying wand effect.

Tina Lenert is a "Maid in Heaven" with an interview by Stan Allen and a profile by Mike Caveney; Eric Mead offers tales of performing with a broken thumb; Caesars Magical Empire is previewed by Rory Johnston; The Magic Napoleons divulge some secrets in "Stand-up Japan." Jon Racherbaumer has once again wrangled in some outstanding close-up effects from Aaron Fischer, Takeshi Nemoto, and even Edward Marlo. In "Flim-Flam," Bob Farmer preaches the gospel and hands down the "Ten Scammandments."