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The beloved Dean of the Society of American Magicians, answers some questions about the venturesome life of Jasper the Great, followed by reminiscences from Jim Steinmeyer, Bill Malone, Marshall Brodien, Norm Nielsen, Lance Burton, Joe Stevens, Charles Reynolds, John Fisher, Mac King, and David Copperfield.




The Mysterious World of Alain Nu is not your ordinary show of magic and illusions. In these specials, the enigmatic Mr. Nu showcases his stunts of mentalism, sharing them with real people in unusual locations across the country.

By Brad Henderson



"The Magical Milliner" was the highly original act that propelled Cecil Lyle into prominence in England's major variety theatre circuits, followed by his two big illusion shows, Cavalcade of Mystery and Mystery Box Revue, which made him the leading British illusionist from 1940, until his death in 1955.

By Edwin A. Dawes



It was a short reign, but when British magic star Paul Daniels filled in for Mac King at Harrah's Las Vegas he did what he likes best — coming onstage as a total unknown and winning over the crowds of American subjects.

By John Moehring



The Northwest Magic Jamboree, hosted by veteran showman Stan Kramien and his family, is a magic-world phenomenon, as each spring, over 250 trek to the wilds of western Oregon for a weekend of good magic, great food, and down-home fun.

By David Charvet



When the Discovery Channel recruited the talents of magic builder Doug Malloy to assist with a Monster House makeover of an unsuspecting victim's home the results were exactly as suspected — most magical.

By Mark Paskell


Reviewed this month by Brad Henderson, Richard Hatch, Peter Studebaker, Billy McComb, and Trixie Bond:

· The Indescribable Phenomenon: The Life and Mysteries of Anna Eva Fay.
· Early Harbin & Harbincadabra
· Small but Deadly
· Mindspy Wallet
· Laurant: Man of Many Mysteries
· Secret Seminars of Magic
· Magic's Biggest Secret
· Torn
· Magic and Illusion
· The Award-Winning Rope Magic of Francis Tabary


Giorgio Tarchini's State of Mind, Kostya Kimlat's Stardust Transposition, and Patrick Kuffs' P.K. Card Stab. "Expertalk" features Michael Lair on Sleeving.



As a tribute to "Dear Old Dad," the unsung hero of the birthday party magician, David Oliver serves up a fun-filled Borrowed Bill in Banana.



Here are some valuable tips for keeping your name prominent around the restaurant, and David Acer's Forget Me Not is a clever effect that gets your business card in the hands of patrons.



A dagger, a flame, and the flash production of a bouquet of red roses — a romantic mystery that could be used as an opener or closer, or even an encore.




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