Genii Magazineis 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 87NUMBER 12DECEMBER 2024 FEATURES In Memoriam: Jon Racherbaumerby Richard Kaufman Onward…by Steve Reynolds Between a Rach and a Hard Placeby Stephen Minch Remembering Jon Racherbaumerby Doug Conn Personal Reminiscencesby David Solomon The Brief Life, Times, and Death of Shamanby Dennis T. TittusThe Art of Doing the Sneaky Stuffby Cydney Kaplan COLUMNSGenii Speaksby Richard KaufmanA New Genii in the Worksby Jim SteinmeyerIn MemoriamMichael Gallo by Michael RubinsteinThe Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumationsby Jon Racherbaumer Finale\”Odd Yet Predictable\”Material Concessionsby David RegalA Prediction SystemStage as Studioby Krystyn LambertA ReflectionWWPDby Johnathan Friendman\”Hot Java\”Dealing With Itby John Bannon\”Ballpark\”Magicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss\”Slapping the Cavorting Aces\”IntermissionThe Academy of Magical Arts in GeniiKnights at The Magic Castle by Shawn McMasterNow Appearing at The Magic CastleLIGHT FROM THE LAMPVideos Reviewed by Suzanne Pure Deceptions by Guy Hollingworth 5 Best Sleights for Beginners Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett \”Cointemplate\” by Sol Stone and Meir Yedid Magic \”Elizabeth IV.1\” by Tommy Wonder and Card-Shark \”Tossed out Memories\” by Paralabs and Card-Shark \”Depicting Thoughts\” by Paralabs and Card-Shark Subscription Information/Advertiser Index VOLUME 87NUMBER 11NOVEMBER 2024 FEATURES Thank You, Magic! The Benjamin Barnes Storyby Carisa HendrixTenyo 2025by Richard KaufmanHyper Miracle Magic Show The 64th Tenyo Festival 2024by Yuke Kadoya COLUMNSGenii Speaksby Richard KaufmanLooking Ahead to February by Jim SteinmeyerThe Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumations\”A Scarne Trick\” by Edward Marlo and Don May by Jon RacherbaumerChamper of SecretsThayer\’s \”Find the Lady Cubes\” by John GaughanCardopolis\” Person of Interest\” by David BritlandArtifices\”Marked Cards\” by Roberto MansillaExpert at the Kids\’ TablesMaking Tricks Your Own by David KayeThoughts…On the Double Lift: Part Two by Rafael BenatarPanmagium\”Infinate Improbability\” by Jonathan PendragonMagicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss\”Stencel Aces with Aces\” Created by Noah LevineIntermissionThe Academy of Magical Arts in Genii Knights at the Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster Now Appearing at the Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMPTricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips \”Poker Face\” by Bill Abbott \”Illumination\” by Luke Jermay \”Impression Vanish\” by Peter Boie \”Rattle Dice\” by Alex Latorre \”Grasp\” by Erik Tait \”Flight Deck\” by Steve Gore \”Gumbo\” by Nicholas Lawrence Books Reviewed by David Britland Personal Magic Vol. IV by Eric C. Lewis The Nth Degree by John Grastaferro High Spots by Caleb Wiles Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner Optiks by Harapan Ong Maestro Masterpieces by Juan Tamariz Subscription Information/Advertiser Index VOLUME 87NUMBER 10OCTOBER 2024 FEATURES Backstage with The Magician atThe Magician\’s Studyby Richard KaufmanPlaying Around atMAGICLive!by Dustin Stinett and Bill Mullins COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanA Peek Under the Tent by Jim SteinmeyerIn MemoriamWilliam V. Rauscher by Tom EwingThe Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongConjuringby Jim SteinmeyerConjuring\”The Vasty Deep\” by Jim Steinmeyer\”Hershey Finds a New Home\”Material Concessionsby David RegalThe Descending ControlStage as Studioby Krystyn Lambert\”Magic and Philosophy\” Course No. 14305WWPDby Johnathan Friedman\”MVP\” (Most Valuable Playing Card)Dealing With Itby John BannonA Pair of Prophesies: \”Oddacious\” and \”Leveraged Discovery\”Magicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss \”Named Haunted Pack\” created by Jeffrey Kellogg Intermission 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 Coin & Boxby Nev Blenkinsopp Ginskby David Kuraya Self-Working Wondersby Chris Wardle Tricks Reviewed by Tom Dobrowolski \”Popschticle\” by Pop Haydn TCF 3.0 The Counting Feint / TCF-Tarotby Bob FarmerM \”Ultimate Oil and Water\” by Anthony Owen \”Crazy Town\” by David Regal \”Scotch Purse\” and \”Puzzle Pants\” by California Magic \”The Shirt That Knows\” by Lou Reed \”Transpo Travel\” by Luis Olmedo Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells Nuova Magiaby Giancarlo Scalia Jonathan Levit Masterclassby Vanishing Inc. Subscription Information/Advertiser IndexVOLUME 87NUMBER 9September 2024FEATURESThe Great Boomsky: The Many Lives of Magic\’s First Black Superstarby Margaret B. SteeleSlydini by SlydiniBenot Grenier Interviews Georges Proust COLUMNSGenii Speaksby Richard KaufmanThe Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumations\”Three\’s the Charm\” by Jon RacherbaumerChamber of SecretsPhysique Magic Set by John GaughanExperts at the Kids\’ TableExcerpts from My Diary by David KayeThoughtsOn the Double Lift: Part One by Rafael BenatarPanmagiumThe Pendragons, Part 2 by Jonathan PendragonCardopolis\”Fribble Forecast\” by David BritlandArtifices\”A Sincere Change\” by Roberto MansillaMagicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss \”Umbrella\” Created by Matt Holtzclaw Intermission The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii Knights at The Magic Castle by Shawn McNaster Now Appearing at the Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMPVideos Reviewed by Jonathan Levit Equivocation Masterclass by Dan Harlan. Wonder Aces by John Guastaferro The Turnover Pass by BizTricks Reviewed by David Regal \”Lucid\” by Roddy McGhie \”Pindemonium\” by Dan Garrett \”Flip Balm\” by Seth Race \”Airport\” by Seth Race \”Traits & Emotions\” by Arthur Kurzweil \”Brims\” by Josh Burch \”Level One\” by Christian Grace \”Ultimate Vanishing Deck\” by James Anthony \”Going Up\” by Sean Ridgeway \”Conviction Prediction\” by Dr. Michael Rubinstein \”Magnetic Coins\” by Dr. Michael Rubinstein Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti The Great Boomsky by Margaret B. Stelle Cocktails & Doc Tales by Doc Eason All Out Magic by Steve Shufton Presenting… Harry Monti by Harry Monti Subscription Information/Advertiser IndexVOLUME 87NUMBER 8August 2024FEATURESShawn Farquhar: It\’s My Jobby Dustin StinettBrynolf & Ljung Take Mentalism to the Next Level: Stalkerby Carl MercurioTenyo Magic Fan Meeting 2024by Yuki Kadoya COLUMNSGenii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn MemoriamAndrew Galloway by Dominic TwoseThe Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumations\”Mine Find Yours\” by Jon RacherbaumerMaterial Concessions\”Puzzled\” by David RegalStage as StudioTwenty Percent by Krystyn LambertWWYD\”Suck-Sess\” by Jonathan FriedmanDealing With Itby John Bannon \”Back in Blackstone\”Magicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss \”Putty Knife\” by Brad Barton Intermission The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii Knights at the Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster Now Appearing at the Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMPBooks Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh Holy Smokes: Ways to Work in Mysterious Ways If You\’re Not God by Steve Spill The Ultimate Guide to Magic by Andi Gladwin and Joshua Jay Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett \”Trapped\” by Rubn Vilagrand \”Unplugged XLR\” by Rubn Vilagrand \”Sure Lock\” by James Kellogg Jr \”Nemesis\” by Nick Locapo \”The Limited Edition Deluxe\” by Gordon Bean and Larry Jennings \”Royal-T\” by Gordon Bean Videos Reviewed by Suzanne Tyler Erickson Masterclass by Vanishing Inc. Subscription Information/Advertiser IndexVOLUME 87NUMBER 7July 2024FEATURESPerfect Days: Hide and Half Moonby Richard KaufmanThe Magic of Friendship by Cyril TakayamaThe Academy of Magical Arts Award Show: A Weekend of SurprisesReview by Simone Marron COLUMNSGenii Speaksby Richard KaufmanThe Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumations\”Treble Trouble\” by Jon RacherbaumerChamber of SecretsThe Harlequin by John GaughanExpert at the Kids\’ TableA Very Hot Book, GPS, and a Little Pee by David KayeThoughts …On the Saccadic Eye Movement by Rafael BenatarPanmagiumThe Pendragons Part 1: The Beginning, An Unreliable Narrator by Jonathan Pendragon CardopolisU. F. Grant\’s Card Trick by David BritlandArtificesParlor Card Magic by Roberto MansillaMagicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss \”A Picture\’s Worth a Thousand Words\” Created by Favid Gerard Intermission The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii Knights at the Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster Now Appearing at the Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMPBooks Reviewed by David Britland All In by Allan Ackerman and John Lovick The Alaska Gift Retreat Pack by David Regal, Jim Steinmayer, and Garrett Thomas The Colditz Conjure by James Green Reviewed by Mark Phillips \”Blow Hard\” by Ryan Plunkett Melero Rings by Ernesto Melero \”Invisible Triumph\” by Jim Krenz \”Uncommon\” by Josh Burch Magic for Everyone by Penguin Magic Sven Pro Deck by Suit & Tie FX and Invictus Magic \”Laced Up\” by Donnovan Mount Videos Reviewed by Jonathan Levit Calabrese on Cards by Mark Calabrese Corner Piece by Sean Ridgeway and Steve Langston The Human Calculator by Arthur Benjamin Subscription Information/Advertiser IndexVOLUME 87NUMBER 6June 2024FEATURESLuis Olmedo: A Coin in the Fountainby Roberto MansillaIngenious \”Party\”Excerpted from Sketch Magazine COLUMNSGenii Speaksby Richard KaufmanThe Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumations\”Recliner Mind Reader\” by Jon RacherbaumerConjuring\”The All-Important Clue\” by Jim SteinmeyerMaterial Concessions\”License to Thrill\” by David RegalStage as Studio\”The Pursuit of Passion\” by Krystyn LambertWWPD\”Donut Hole\” by Jonathan FriedmanDealing With It\”Hofscotch\” by John BannonMagicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss \”The Visible Deck\” by Adam Elbaum Intermission The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii Knights at the Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster Now Appearing at the Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMPBooks Reviewed by Tom Frame The Original Escapes of Arthur Coghlan by Arthur Coghlan Session Notes by Tom Stone Tricks Reviewed by Tom Dobrowolski \”Super Quick Cube\” by Bennie Chickering \”The Policy\” by Scott Link \”The Moment\” by Andy Nyman \”Super Sucker\” by Rizki Nanda \”Surreal Killer\” by John Bannon \”Position Impossible\” by Brent Braun Videos Reviewed by Jonathan Levit \”Chop Shop\” by John Bannon Rune Klan Masterclass by Vanishing Inc. Subscription Information/Advertiser IndexVOLUME 87NUMBER 5May 2024FEATURESPaul Vigil: Magician, Mentalist, Studentby Dustin StinettJoshua Jay: Making Magic That Resonatesby Carl MercurioThe Memphis Magical Course:by Edwin Dawes, Introduction by Richard KaufmanCOLUMNSGenii Speaksby Richard KaufmanThe Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumations\”Subtle Mental Reverse\” by Jon RacherbaumerChamber of SecretsDr. Q\’s Visit of the Ghosts by John GaughanExpert at the Kids\’ TableThe Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Show by David KayeThoughtsDeconstructing The Pinky Count: Part Two by Rafael BenatarPanmagiumThe Tortoise and The Hare by Jonathan PendragonCardopolis\”Can You Tell My Fortune?\” by David BritlandArtifices\”The Unexpected Journey\” by Roberto MansillaMagicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss \”Totally Restored\”: The Completely Restored Torn Corner by Kevin Kapinos Intermission The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii Knights at the Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster Now Appearing at The Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMPTricks Reviewed by David Regal \”LinkCard\” by Mickael Chatelain \”Hip Pocket Mullica Wallet\” by Tim Trono \”The Rebel Note Wallet\” by Gerard Kearney \”Prism Plus\” by Joshua Jay \”Stroop Test\” by David Jonathan and Nikolas Mavresis \”Spectrum\” by R. Paul Wilson \”Misprint 2.0\” by Luke Dancy and Kevin Reylek \”Planetarium\” by Manu Jo \”Puzzled\” by Roddy McGhie \”Giant Robot\” by Josh Burch \”One Dollar Mystery\” by Chris Funk Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti Wayne Dobson\’s Legacy by Wayne Dobson with Bob Gill Maximum Entertainment 2.0 by Ken Weber Magic in America-The Story of the Society of American Magicians by David Goodsell Videos Reviewed by Jonathan Levit Alexandra Duvivier Live Lecture by Alexandra Duvivier Subscription Information/Advertiser IndexVOLUME 87NUMBER 4April 2024FEATURESRachel Wax: In the Captain\’s Seatby Krystyn LambertKanpai Magicby Hal SchulmanCOLUMNSGenii Speaksby Richard KaufmanGenii Speaksby Ben FulvesThe Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumations\”Double-Edged Outcome\” by Jon RacherbaumerConjuring\”Everyone Lost Together\” by Jim SteinmeyerMaterial Concessions\”Getting to Know You Better\” by David RegalStage as StudioSeeking Control by Krystyn LambertWWPDMoney Talks by Jonathan Friedman \”Historic\” \”Scene of the Crime\” Dealing With It\”Black Ops Assembly\”Magicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss \”Heat!\” by Prakash Puru Intermission The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii Knights at The Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster Now Appearing at The Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMPVideos Reviewed by Suzanne Jon Armstrong Masterclass by Vanishing Inc. Salto Triumph by Liam Montier Books Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh The Show is the Mother of Invention by Doc Dixon Meaningful Conjuring by Ed Solomon Quirky Forces by Chris Wardle Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips \”Sharp Prediction\” by Paul Brook and Green Lemon \”\”Evolutionairy\” by Marc Woods and Green Lemon \”Sneaky Bandit\” by Roy Kueppers \”Canon\” by David Regal \”Glance 3.0\” by Steve Thompson \”Treasury\” by Derek Ostovani Subscription Information/Advertiser IndexVOLUME 87NUMBER 3March 2024FEATURESBecoming Pop: The Evolution of Pop Haydnby Dustil StinettCOLUMNSGenii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn Memoriam Karl Fulves by Ben Fulves Micky Hades by Stephen Forrester The Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumations\”Fluke or Fortuity\” by Jon RacherbaumerChamber of Secretsthe Learned Judge by John GaughanExpert at the Kids TableArriving at Your Show Without Your Show by David KayeThoughts…Deconstructing the Pinky Court, Part One by Rafael BenatarPanmagium\”Copentro Jr. or Coin in a Bottle Without the Bottle\” by Jonathan PendragonCardopolisRevisiting the Invisible Deck by David BritlandArtificesSpanish (Magic) Words by Roberto MansillaMagicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss \”The Space Between\” by Ben Seidman Intermission The Academy of Magical Arts in Genii Knights at The Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster Now Appearing at The Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMPBooks Reviewed by David Britland Sleightly Absurd by Charlie Frye Personal Magic-The Secret Books of Eric Lewis, Vols. 2 and 3 Subtle Card Creations Volume 9by Nick Trost Videos Reviewed by Joe M Turner Mortenn Christiansen Masterclassby Mortenn Christiansen Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips \”My Word\” by Dan Harlan \”POW: Perfect Oil and Water\” by Erik Casey and John Michael Hinton \”Pocket Slot Machine\” by Astor Magic \”Envylope 2.0\” by Brandon David and Chris Turchi \”Bammo Cychops\” by Bob Farmer \”Bammo Queen Monte\” by Bob Farmer \”Black Door\” by Riccard Berdini \”Boxed\” by Francis Menotti Subscription Information/Advertiser Index VOLUME 87NUMBER 2FEBRUARY 2024 FEATURES Ponta the Smithby Richard Kaufman Be Natural by Ponta the Smith Too-Perfect Theory by Ponta the Smith Pop Tenkai Pennies by Ponta the Smith My Day with Frank Garcia by Ken Silverman COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn Memoriam Bill Goldman by Paul Gertner Micky Hades by Stephen Forrester The Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumations\”Homespun Spell\” by Jon RacherbaumerConjuring\”That Seat is Taken\” by Jim SteinmeyerMaterial Concessions\”Hanging Aces\” by David RegalStage as StudioWho We Were vs. Who We Are by Krystyn LambertWWPD\”Pirouette\” by Jonathan FriedmanDealing With Itby John Bannon\”Smack Monte\” by Francis Haxton, Don May, Terry Lagerould, Fenik, Tony PicassoMagicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss\”Well Done Dunbury\” \”Coin in Bottle\” by Alex Boyce Intermission 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 Bill Wells Penguin Live Curtis Kam 3by Curtis Kam Mike Gallo Liveby Mike Gallo Tricks Reviewed by David Regal \”Demi Deck\” by Angelo Carbone \”Pocket Illusion\” by Astor \”Imagine\” by Peter & Harry Nardi I Don\’t Know Wallet by Tony Miller and Bob Farmer \”Progressive Bills\” by Meir Yedid \”Knock \’Em Dead (25th Anniversary Edition)\” by Peter Nardi \”Sweet Prediction\” by Ted Bogusta \”Lucky Ladybug\” by Joshua Ray \”Future Vision\” by Vanishing Inc. Books Reviewed by Tom Frame The Elusive Illusiveby Ben Daggers The Pages are Blankby Michael Feldman The Magic Apple Live 2by Brent Arthur James Geris Subscription Information/Advertiser Index VOLUME 87NUMBER 1JANUARY 2024 FEATURES Armando Lucero: The Hungry Imaginationby Krystyn LambertCruising with The Castleby John Lovick COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn Memoriam David Berglas by David Britland Leo Behnke by Gary L. Howard, Jr. The Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongExhumations\”Almost No Miraskill Required\” by Jon RacherbaumerChamber of SecretsVoisin\’s Spirit Bell by John GaughanExpert at the Kids\’ TableThe Dumbest Show I Ever Did by David KayeThoughts…Deconstructing The Overhand Shuffle: Part 2 by Rafael BenatarPanmagiumCyrano or: How to Fill the Stage with a Card Sword and a Deck of Cards by Jonathan PendragonCardopolis\”Think Once, Look Twice\” by David BritlandArtificesHaikus by Roberto MansillaMagicanaby Jamy Ian Swiss\”Well Done Dunbury\” 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 Tom Dobrowolski \”Predicto!\” by Jonathan Sadowski Marvel Superhero Magic Sets by Fantasma Magic Marvel Doctor Strange Cards and Guard by Fantasma Magic \”Chaos Cube\” by Alfonso Abejuela Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti Neon Dreams: The Story of Las Vegas Magicby Lance Rich You Are All Terrible, The Bookby Harrison Greenbaum The Retreat Gift Pack – Tuscanyby Vanishing Inc. Videos Reviewed by Jonathan Levit Oiaterby Tom Dobrowolski Benjamin Barnes Liveby Benjamin Barnes Subscription Information/Advertiser Index