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The Sphinx Volume 33 (Mar 1934 - Feb 1935) by John Mulholland

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VOLUME 33





NO. 1: MARCH 1934


 

Is Stage Magic Doomed, Mr. Cardini? By Arthur Punnar.

4

The Sphinx Award. Herman L. Weber, professional; Howard Savage, amateur.

5

Signs on the Road to Magicland. By David Devant.

6

Billet Burning. By Andrew Brennan.

6

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

6

Chinese Magic. By Levante.

7

James Stevenson Dies.

8

Austrian Magicians. By Ottokar Fischer.

9

The Bathing Tent Girl. By Will Goldston.

10

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

11

- Let the Audience Do the Work. By Paul Morris.

11

- A Rhapsody in Flowers. By Nellini.

11

- Topsy-Turvy Ace. By Felice Manna.

12

- Telltale Color. By Jack McMillen and Judson S. Brown.

12

- Topsy Turvy Cigarette. By Joseph Rukus.

12

- Billiard Ball Penetration. By Joseph Rukus.

12

- Vanishing Bird Cage. By Kingdon Brown.

12

- Cigarette Sleight. By Kingdon Brown.

12

- Some Fan Steals and Acquitments. By Bob Fisher.

13

- A Four Ace Routine That is Different. By Martin Gardner.

13

Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller.

14

Magic in Print: Los Secretos de Fu Manchu, "The Devil Doctor"; Cheating at Bridge; How'd ja do That?; Jimmy Shannon's At Your Fingertips; Abbott's Magic for Magicians; The Indian Magician; The Three Shell Game.

14

Who's Who In Magic: Herbert J. Collings; Geo. P. Reuschling; Ted Heuber.

14

Around the World of Magic.

15

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

15

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

15

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

16

Told to the Sphinx.

17

Portrait: Robert Heller.

19

Editor's Page.

20

Squawks. By Frazee.

21

25 Years Ago.

21

M.U.M. Edited by Shirley L. Quimby.

22

- The National Council. By Royal L. Vilas.

22

- Convention Notes. By J. Newman.

22

- Parent Assembly No. 1.

22

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4.

23

- The Kellar-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas.

23

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

23

- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Harold F. Becker.

24

- Springfield Assembly No. 17. By Karson.

24

- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By W. Stuart Forsyth.

24

- Western Connecticut Assembly No. 20. By H. C. Seltenreich.

24

- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By James Eccles.

24

- Harry Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Zito.

25

- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By J. LeRoy Tucker.

25

Cartoon.

25

A Perfect Thimble Penetration. By Jimmy Shannon.

25

Parent Assembly News. Edited by Julien J. Proskauer.

26





NO. 2: APRIL 1934


 

More About The Bird Cage. By Elmer P. Ransom.

40

The Cups and Cubes. By Will Blyth M.I.M.C.

41

Judges for Award.

42

An Apparent Memory Stunt. By R. V. Heath.

43

Signs on the Road to Magicland. By David Devant.

43

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

43

Austrian Magicians. By Ottokar Fischer.

44

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

45

- A Practical Coin Sleight. By Martin Gardner.

45

- The Wandering Silks. By Joseph Rukus.

45

- The Wandering Candle. By Joseph Rukus.

45

- The Paper That Would Not Stay Wet. By Joseph Rukus.

45

- Magic Flowers. By Joseph Rukus.

46

- More Rising Cards. By Julian the Magician.

46

- The Bent Card Location. By Lynn Searles.

46

- The Shuffle Card Location. By Lynn Searles.

46

- Fan Acquitment No. 1. By Bob Fisher.

46

- An Arrangement for a Poker Deal. By Bob Fisher.

47

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

48

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

49

Told to the Sphinx.

50

Portrait: Dr. Albert M. Wilson.

51

Editor's Page.

52

Squawks. By Frazee.

53

25 Years Ago.

53

Magic in Print: Farelli's Card Magic, Part Two; Why You Can't Win; Diachylon Deceptions; The Invisible Influence.

54

Strange magic. By Richard A. Miller.

54

Who's Who In Magic: Cecil Kennedy Browning; Wilt Geilen; Fred Gower.

54

M.U.M. Edited by Shirley L. Quimby.

55

- National Council. By Royal L. Vilas.

55

- The National Convention. By Irving J. Newman.

55

- Parent Assembly No. 1.

55

- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By J. H. Diamond.

55

- Kellar-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas.

56

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur B. Monroe.

56

- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By H. F. Becker.

56

- Syracuse Assembly No. 14. By Robert Hondin.

56

- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Willard S. Smith.

57

- Springfield Assembly No. 17. By Karson.

57

- Assembly No. 18. By W. Stuart Forsyth.

57

- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Leath Loder.

57

- Washington Assembly No. 23. By C. C. Slayton.

58

- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By James Eccles.

58

- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By J. L. Tucker.

58

Parent Assembly News. Edited by Julien J. Proskauer.

59





NO. 3: MAY 1934


 

If. By Servais LeRoy.

72

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

72

Cards from Hat. By Al Baker.

73

The Cups and Cubes. Second Lesson. By Will Blyth, M.I.M.C.

74

Signs on the Road to Magicland. By David Devant.

75

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

76

- A One-Way Deck That Isn't. By Lynn Searles.

76

- Magical Suggestions. By Ralph L. White.

76

- Count Your Cards. By William Meyn.

76

- Torn and Restored Card. By Manger.

77

- A New Reversed Card. By Lynn Searles.

77

- Silks and Card. By Ralph J. Muoio.

77

- Baffles Says.

77

- New Floating and Vanishing Glass. By Malcolm Willis.

77

- Fan Acquitment No. 2. By Bob Fisher.

77

An X-Ray Surprise. By J. Karson.

78

The Magic Ribbon. By Henry Haldane.

78

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson.

79

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

80

Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller.

80

Who's Who In Magic: Prentiss Hovey Case; W. Irving Severn; Eric James Williams.

80

Told to the Sphinx.

81

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

82

Portrait: Servais LeRoy.

83

Editor's Page.

84

Squawks. By Frazee.

85

25 Years Ago.

85

M.U.M. Edited by Shirley L. Quimby.

86

- National Council. By Royal L. Vilas.

86

- National Convention. By Irving J. Newman.

86

- Parent Assembly No. 1.

86

- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By J. H. Diamond.

86

- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Dorny.

86

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Bill Hanna.

87

- Kellar-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas.

87

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

88

- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By H. F. Becker.

88

- Central City Assembly No. 14. By J. D. Brick.

88

- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Willard S. Smith.

88

- Springfield Assembly No. 17. By Karson.

89

- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Leath Loder.

89

- Western Connecticut Assembly No. 20. By H. C. Seltenreich.

89

- Northern Connecticut Assembly No. 21. By F. Bassett Mordecai.

90

- Southern California Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

90

- Washington Assembly No. 23. By C. C. Slayton.

90

- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By James Eccles.

90

- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By J. L. Tucker.

91

- Quad City Assembly No. 27. By Donald Hendricks.

91

Parent Assembly News. Edited by Julien J. Proskauer.

93





NO. 4: JUNE 1934


 

Listing Troubles. By Arthur Punnar.

104

Expanding Bowl. By Okito.

105

An Alcohol Rub. By Howard Savage.

106

Afterwards. Reviewed by Douglas Cragge.

106

Signs on the Road to Magicland. By David Devant.

107

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

107

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

108

- The Four Partition Card Easel. By R. M. Jamison.

108

- Cameo's (C. T. Boyer) Mental Control.

108

- A Subtle Card Code. By Lynn Searles.

109

- Mentalkolor. By Nordnes.

109

- The Master Card Location. By Herb Runge.

109

- Fan Acquitment No. 3. By Bob Fisher.

110

- World's Best Coin Sleight. By Baffles.

110

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli.

111

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

112

Told to the Sphinx.

113

The Editor Goes to Pittsburgh and Batavia. Full reports of the S.A.M. and I.B.M. annual meetings.

114

Portrait: Jack Gwynne.

117

Editor's Page.

118

Squawks. By Frazee.

119

25 Years Ago.

119

Magic in Print: Cardially Yours Al Baker; Sh-h-h! It's a Secret; Berland's Novel Cigarette Tricks; Magic from A 2 Z; Mickey Offers; Complete Club Act.

120

Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller.

120

Who's Who In Magic: Rudy Walde; Jose Famadas Sobrinho; Nicoll.

120

M.U.M. Edited by Walter A. Schwartz.

121

- National Council. By Royal L. Vilas.

121

- Parent Assembly No. 1, Club Night.

121

- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By R. H. Hunt.

121

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Irl W. Brown.

121

- Central City Assembly No. 14. By Joseph D. Brick.

122

- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Leath Loder.

122

- Southern California Assembly No. 22. By Arthur Monroe.

122

- Kellar-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas.

123

- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Harold F. Becker.

123

- Dallas Assembly 13.

123

- Washington Assembly No. 23.

124

- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Jim Eccles.

124

- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By J. L. Tucker.

124

- Quad City Asembly No. 27.

124

Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer M. Applegit.

125





NO. 5: JULY 1934


 

Grand Performance.

132

Patsy's Parasol. By Herman L. Weber.

133

Expert Witness.

134

Signs on the Road to Magicland. By David Devant.

134

The Cups and Cubes. Third Lesson. By Will Blyth, M.I.M.C.

135

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

137

- The Aceless Monte. By R. M. Jamison.

137

- The 40th Century Silks. By Harold Fess.

137

- Two Card Monte. By Lynn Searles.

137

- The Magic Spots. By R. M. Jamison.

138

- Opening Remarks for Burlesque Mind-Reading Act. By H. W. Runge.

138

- A Good Card Trick. By Joseph "Zow" Reach.

138

- Novel Color Change. By Herb. Runge.

139

- For the Ball of Wool. By Herb. Runge.

139

- Fan Acquitment No. four.

139

Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes by Victor Farelli; German Notes, by Helmut Schreiber.

140

The I.M.C. Conclave. Reported by Walter B. Gibson.

142

Told to the Sphinx.

143

Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller.

143

Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst.

144

Portrait: John William Sargent.

145

Editor's Page.

146

Squawks. By Frazee.

147

25 Years Ago.

147

Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines.

147

Magic in Print: At the Touch of a Mystic Wand; Modernism in Pasteboard; The Walter-Kerwin Thumb Prints.

148

Who's Who In Magic: William F. McCaa; J. W. Warrender; George L. Weisensel.

148

M.U.M. Edited by Walter A. Schwartz.

149

- National Council. By Royal L. Vilas.

149

- Parent Assembly No. 1. By Elmer M. Applegit.

149

- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Jack Hazlehurst.

149

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Bill Hanna.

150

- Kellar-Thurston Assembly No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas.

150

- Omaha Magical Society Assembly No. 7. By R. H. Hunt.

151

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe.

151

- Western Connecticut Assembly No. 20. By Harry Brock.

151

- Northern Connecticut Assembly No. 21. By F. Bassett Mordecai.

151

- Southern California Assembly No. 22.

151

- Washington Assembly No. 23. B yC. C. Slayton.

152

- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By Edmond F. Charette.

152

- Quad City Assembly No. 27. By Donald Hendricks.

152

Parent Assembly News. Edited by Elmer M. Applegit.

153





NO. 6: AUGUST 1934


 

Herrmann Brothers.

160

The Penetrating Card. By Nate Leipzig.

161

Cut and Restored Turban. By Dr. E. G. Ervin.

162

Mental Dates. By F. Wright Moxley.

162

"A Fox Raps-a-Day". By Romuald Codare.

162

The Rex Pull. By Harry R. Hauptmann.

163

A New Card Set-Up. By S. G. Simpson.

163

O. F. Color Change. By Ottokar Fischer.

163

Current Magic: Edited by Baffles.

164

- A Mental Card Effect. By Bob Fisher.

164

- A Coin Routine. By Herb. Runge.

164

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