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. Volume 84 (January to December 2021) GENII THE CONJURORS\’ MAGAZINE VOLUME 84NUMBER 12December 2021 FEATURES Sawing a Woman in Half Shattered Friendships and All-Out Warby Mike Caveney COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanThe Eyeby Vanessa Armstrong ExhumationsEasy Affinity by Jon RacherbaumerChamber of SecretsThe Martin Rabbit from Hat and Asrah Form by John GaughanCardopolisMaster of the Game by David BritlandArtificesA Finale for Multiple Location by Roberto MansillaThe RiverCommon Thread by Joshua JayExpert at the Kids\’ TableThe Gift of the Magi by David KayeMagicana: Michel Huot One-Man Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman Incognito, Featuring the Spring Change by Michel Huot The Division Belt by Michel Huot Whack Your Foot by Michel Huot 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 One Hundred Years of Sawingby Mike Caveney Classic Correspondence from Egyptian Hall, Volume IVby Mike Caveney The Disclaimerby ChicagoMagicBash Publications Tricks Reviewed by David Regal \”Cardiographic Rapid Reset Pro\” by Martin Lewis \”Switch One\” by Christian Grace \”Apollo\” by Nicholas Lawrence and Worm \”Get Money\” by Louis Frenchy and George Iglesias \”Chained\” by Perry Maynard \”In Case of Emergency\” by Adam Wilber \”Capped\” by Sam Sieracki \”Catch\” by Vanishing Inc. (from an idea by Marcus Eddie) \”Ovations\” by Jim Steinmeyer \”Dr. Schwartz\’s Comedy Breakaway Scissors\” by Martin Schwartz \”Trio\” by Other Brothers Videos Reviewed by Ryan Matney This is the Placeby Cameron Francis The DVDby George McBride The Classicsby George McBride The False Deals Projectby George McBride McMiracles with Cardsby George McBride VOLUME 84NUMBER 11November 2021 FEATURES Mondre!by Dustin StinettEric DeCamps Presents Pure Magicby Carl Mercurio COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn Memoriam Ronald \”Obie\” O\’Brien by Joan Ceasar Allan Slaight by David Ben The Eyeby Vanessa Armstrong ExhumationsThe Blind Leading the Blind by Jon RacherbaumerConjuringTelesthesia by Jim SteinmeyerMaterial ConcessionsVirtual Tells by David RegalStage As StudioBasking in Gratitude by Krystyn LambertDealing With ItAnother Better Loser by John BannonHappiness is the RoadJiggety-Jig by HannibalMagicanaby Jonathan Friedman Virtual Expansion of Texture by James Alan Bewildering by Mao Ono Red Hole by Mikhail Alamonti The Academy of Magical Arts in GeniiHooray for Status Quo by Shawn McMasterNow Appearing at The Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Books Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh Eugene Burger: Final Secretsby Lawrence Hass/Eugene Burger Legerdemain1: Suite for Coins & Handkerchiefby John Carney In Plain Sight!by Nikola Arkane Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett \”Switch One\” by Christian Grace \”4K Color Vision Box\” by Brent Braun \”4CVF Deck\” by Bennie Chickering \”Just The Soul\” by Adrian Vega \”Thy Will Be Done\” by Alexander Marsh Videos Reviewed by Suzanne Laura London\’s LIVE ACTby Penguin Live Lecture Adam Christing LIVEby Penguin Live Lecture VOLUME 84NUMBER 10October 2021 FEATURES David Copperfield\’s History of Magicby David Copperfield, Richard Wiseman, and David Britland COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn MemoriamBill Taylor by Mike CaveneyBrad Burt by Barbara C. Burt The Eyeby Vanessa Armstrong Chamber of SecretsThe Martin Rising Card Machine by John GaughanExhumationsThe Card You Picked Before You Took the One You Chose by Jon RacherbaumerCardopolisQuick Slickby David BritlandArtificesTwo Sandwiches by Roberto MansillaExpert at the Kids\’ TableBowling a Perfect Game by David Kaye Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman The Severed Finger by Jonathan Friedman, Chris Beason, and Louie Foxx Bad Candy by Jonathan Friedman, Chris Beason, and Louie Foxx The Academy of Magical Arts in Geniiby Shawn McMasterNow Appearing at The Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Books Reviewed by David Britland Heroes of Magicby John Fisher The Century of Deceptionby Ian Keable The Conjurer\’s Conundrumby Jamy Ian Swiss Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner Harapan Ong Masterclass LIVEby Harapan Ong Experts at the Card Table 2021by Various Artists Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips \”Divine & Conquer\” by Leo Reed \”The Bell Ultra\” by TCC Presents \”Astral Ashes\” by Al Cohen \”Antique Haunted Key\” by Mike Hummer Magic \”Miracle Coins Pro Model\” by Roy Kueppers \”The Wallet\” by Richard Himber \”Windy Watch Winder\” by Louis Paul Productions \”Migrate\” by Dr. Michael Rubenstein \”Twist Till It Hurts\” by Geoffrey Latta \”Portable Hole\” by David Roth \”Eraser Coin\” by David Roth \”The Frog\” by Manuel Llaser \”Think Pink Deluxe\” by Ran Pink and Chad Long VOLUME 84NUMBER 9September 2021 FEATURES Joshua Jay: How Magicians ThinkInterview by David RegalExcerpt fromHow Magicians Think and Why Magic Mattersby Joshua Jay COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn MemoriamPamela Hayes Thompson by Michael CloseThe Eyeby Vanessa Armstrong ExhumationsHiggledy-Piggledy We Go by Jon RacherbaumerMaterial ConcessionsLove is in the Air by David RegalThe RiverCornered Complete by Joshua JayHappiness is the Roadby HannibalDealing With ItDouble Header by John Bannon Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman Two Stop by Paul Gertner Card Detective by Paul Gallagher Tricia\’s Butterfly Production by Chiam Yu Shen The Academy of Magical Arts in GeniiWelcoming the New GM by Shawn McMasterNow Appearing at The Magic Castle LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Books Reviewed by Tom Frame Naypesby Roberto Mansilla Shadow and Shakeby Jack Carpenter and Jamie Masterson Magic Inside Outby Robert Neale and Lawrence Hass Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells Carisa Hendrix LIVE Actsby Carisa Hendrix Cyril LIVE 2by Cyril The Mega Sandwich Routined Bundleby Liam Montier Gaetan Bloom LIVEby Gatan Bloom Tricks Reviewed by Brad Henderson \”The Selfie Card Trick\” by Lior Manor \”Bon Bon Box\” by George Iglesias \”Minime\” by Steve Marchello \”Prohibition Monte\” by Alan Rorrison \”Letter V\” by Handy Altan \”E-Wave\” by Marc Oberonr GENII THE CONJURORS\’ MAGAZINE VOLUME 84NUMBER 8August 2021 FEATURES Slydini: Master of Misdirectionby John FisherMagic Posters and the Manipulation of Memoryby Richard Wiseman and Mike Caveney COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanThe Eyeby Vanessa ArmstrongChamber of SecretsThe Jon Martin Cabinet by John Gaughan ExhumationsMindful Monte by Jon RacherbaumerCardopolisThree Impossibilities by David BritlandArtificesWhat Does Oblivion Look Like? by Roberto MansillaConjuringInvisible Himber by Jim SteinmeyerExpert at the Kids\’ TableThe Contrarian Child by David Kaye Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman Fingertip Color Change by Giacomo Bertini Some Picks Suck by Jonathan Friedman Tip Over Plus by Rudiger Soltyszeck The Academy of Magical Arts in Geniiby Shawn McMaster LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Tricks Reviewed by David Regal \”Bubbly\” by Sonny Fontana \”Invisible Writer\” by Esteban Manazza \”Invocation\” by Michel and Esteban Manazza \”It\’s in My Genes\” by Michel \”Wanderlust\” by Michel \”PSISet\” by Vernet Magic \”ESP Testing Deck (Jumbo)\” by Vernet Magic \”Catched\” by Daniel Ketchedjian \”PSI Cube\” by German Dabat \”Jumbo 52 B\’Wave 2.0\” by Iaki Zabaletta \”Body Mentalism\” by Juan Pablo Ibaez \”The Dolls\” by Shawn McMaster Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti Henry \”Box\” Brown\’s Legacy… and my LIFE with himby Rory D. Rennick Sharing Secretsby Roberto Giobbi Denny Haney: Collected Wisdomby Scott Alexander Videos Reviewed by Ryan Matney NancyColwell Live LecturebyNancy Colwell Well Traveledby Cameron Francis GENII THE CONJURORS\’ MAGAZINE VOLUME 84NUMBER 7July 2021 FEATURES The Magical Appearanceby David RegalInterviews with Shin Lim, Josh Jay, The Sacred Riana, Mat Franco, Dania Diaz, Piff the Magic Dragon, Justin Willman, Boris Wild, Suzanne, Dan White, The Clairvoyants, Derek Hughes, and Paul Gertner Why Did You Do That, Mr. Giobbi?by Roberto Giobbi (Himself) COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanThe Eyeby Vanessa Armstrong ExhumationsA Miltonian Mash Up by Jon Racherbaumer Material ConcessionsJazz Quartet in Love by David RegalHappiness is the RoadStanding on the Edge by HannibalStage as StudioA Devotion to Creativity by Krystyn LambertDealing With ItNinja Assembly (A. Chou) by John Bannon Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman Ring Fling by Curtis Kam Verne G.\’s Con by John Hostler Making Money at the Bathroom by Mag Gerard The Academy of Magical Arts in GeniiThe Castle Reopens! by Shawn McMaster LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett \”Pizza Paddle Supreme\” by Rob Thompson and AmazeKids \”Timeless\” by Liam Montier \”Summit\” by Patrick Kun, The Other Brothers and Abstract Effects \”Inscribed\” by Tjiu Agus Haryanto Video Reviewed by Suzanne Marc Paul LIVE ACTby Marc Paul Books Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh Harpacrown Tooby Mark Chandaue Calculated Thoughtsby Doug Dyment Harry Houdini & Sherlock Holmes: Together Again In 1908by Arthur Moses VOLUME 84NUMBER 6June 2021 FEATURES The Great Kalanag: How Hitler\’s Magician Made the Past Disappear and Conquered the WorldExcerpts from the new book in German by Malte Herwig COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanThe Eyeby Vanessa Armstrong Chamber of SecretsThe Crystal Tripod by John Gaughan ExhumationsThe Whispering Lady by Jon RacherbaumerCardopolisPredator by David BritlandArtificesA False Demonstration by Roberto MansillaConjuringFive Coincidences by Jim SteinmeyerExpert at the Kids\’ TableA Pandemic Potpourri by David Kaye Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman Gou-Doh by Seth Race Sum It Up by Adam Hudson Demon Trap by Jeramy Neugin LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips \”Flite\” by Steve Thompson \”Anything Box\” by Conan Liu and Royce Luo \”Isolated\’ by Mr. Xuan Evolushin of Magic Set by Shin Lim \”Comedy Rat Trap\” by Thom Peterson Bandana Print Half-Dyed Silks by Frank Deville \”Colorfool\” by Victor Zatko \”Up\” by Steve Marchello \”Transit\” by Ron Salamangkero Books Reviewed by David Britland The Four Treasuresby Harapan Ong Nick Trost\’s Subtle Card Creations, Volume 8by Nick Trost Confronting Magicby Steve Cohen With All Faults: Essays About Old Booksby David MeyerReviewedby Jim Steinmeyer Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner Texting the Visitor; Think of One; Buried Treasureby Allan Zola Kronzek At the Table: Etienne Pradierby Etienne Pradier VOLUME 84NUMBER 5May 2021 FEATURES Joan DuKore: Walking the Walkby David Regal COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn Memoriam: Ramon Rioboo by Miguel Puga Translated by Mike Elizalde The Eyeby Vanessa Armstrong ExhumationsPrepping for O.O.T.W. by Jon RacherbaumerMaterial ConcessionsCoffee Shop Cups and Balls by David RegalHappiness is the RoadA Love Letter to Bar Magic by HannibalStage as StudioWhy Do You Create? by Krystyn LambertDealing With It(Close, But …) No Cigar by John Bannon Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman Ectoplasmic Aces by Dai Vernon Model UN by Leo Reed Nowhere to Palm by Calvin Sze The Academy of Magical Arts in Geniiby Max Maven LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Tricks Reviewed by Brad Henderson \”P.O. Box\” by Nick Diffatte \”Frost\” by Mikey V and Abstract Effects D-Deck by Dominique Duvivier Perfect Poker by Dominique Duvivier Box Pad by Gary Jones and Chris Congreave Devil\’s Bandana by Lee Alex Books Reviewed by Tom Frame The Boy Who Cried Magicby Andi Gladwin The Book Test Bookby Jim Kleefeld Wandcraftby Judge Gary Brown Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells Bill Wisch\’s Slydini Style Bill Wisch\’s Close-Up Magic Bill Wisch\’s Card Magic VOLUME 84NUMBER 4April 2021 FEATURES 10 Things Actors Know That Magicians Don\’tby Robert RamirezOne Night in Brooklyn, Part Twoby Jamy Ian Swiss COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn Memoriam: Sol Stone by Meir Yedid The Eyeby Chloe Olewitz Chamber of SecretsSpirit Bells by John GaughanExhumationsApparitional Card on Ceiling by Jon RacherbaumerCardopolisDouble Dealing Dr. Daley\’s Last Trick by David BritlandArtificesSpeed Apparition by Roberto MansillaConjuringOvation by Jim SteinmeyerExpert at the Kids\’ TableHere Comes the Sun by David Kaye Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman QEN by Chris Randall Bit-Coin Transpo by Jonathan Friedman The Card of Choice by Chris Wardle The Academy of Magical Arts in GeniiConjurers Book Club by Libby Ward LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Tricks Reviewed by David Regal \”Copeland Coin Box\” by Jeff Copeland \”Changing Cards\” by Bob Swadling \”Takeoff\” by Arnaud \”Vanishing Ring\” by SansMinds \”The Ring Box\” by Tom Yurasits \”No-Ring Ring Hank\” by Lynetta Welch \”A Clean Ring Vanish\” by John Archer \”The Oracle System\” by Ben Seidman \”Aces Front\” by Alan Wakeling \”Dinglish Deck\” by Curtis Kam \”Hit\” by Luke Jermay \”Tell the Truth\” by the Creators of ThoughtCast Books Reviewed by Francis Menotti That Old Black Magic: The Lives and Legends of Great African-American Magiciansby Jim and Melania Magus The Yankee Magic Collector No.19by New England Magic Collectors Association Magic Unconcealedby Jay Collen Videos Reviewed by Ryan Matney Impromptu Magic Project, Volumes 1 to 3by Penguin Magic Luis Carreon 2 Penguin Live Lectureby Luis Carreon VOLUME 84NUMBER 3March 2021 FEATURES One Night in Brooklynby Jamy Ian Swiss COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn Memoriam: David Roth by Dr. Michael Rubinstein Mark Wilson by Max Maven Bev Bergeron by Phil Schwartz Joe Porper by R. Paul Wilson Siegfried Fischbacher by Max Maven, Erika Larsen and Jonathan Pendragon The Eyeby Chloe Olewitz ExhumationsA Very Lucky Royal Flush by Jon RacherbaumerMaterial ConcessionsFlying Over Washington by David RegalStage as StudioLife After Zoom by Krystyn LambertHappiness is the RoadEvolutions and Revolutions by HannibalDealing With ItGeneralissimo by John Bannon Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman Sympathy Fantastique by Paul Gallagher EARected by Michal Huot Hot Divination by Dibya Guha and Jonathan Friedman The Academy of Magical Arts in GeniiBack to Surreality by Libby Ward LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Books Reviewed by Elliott Terral Sleights and Insightsby John Carney Tangramby Alexander Hansford and Stephen Long No Ordinary Magicby Eileen McFalls Videos Reviewed by Nathan Coe Marsh Mario The Maker Magician LIVEby Mario The Maker Magician Michael Close Facebook LiveBroadcasts by Michael Close Tricks Reviewed by Ryan Plunkett The FPS Wallet by Brent Braun and The Magic Firm \”Full Contact\” by Nick Diffatte \”Houdini\’s Last Trick\” by Peter Eggink and Empty Hand Productions \”GLEAM\” by William Alexis Houcke \”I AM ARRR!\” by Abstract Effects \”Candy Pop\” by Jhony Zam and Tumi Magic \”Airplane Mode\” by George Iglesias and Twister Magic VOLUME 84NUMBER 2February 2021 FEATURES David Kovac: Falling Forwardby Dustin Stinett COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn Memoriam: Al Cohen by Eric Henning George Goebel by Mark Walker Bob Dorian by Jonathan Neal The Eyeby Chloe Olewitz Chamber of SecretsThe Mystery of the Mighty Mystery Clock by John GaughanExhumationsHull-Bullish by Jon RacherbaumerCardopolisSlay Belles by David BritlandConjuring(Not a Princess.) Virtually a Princess by Jim SteinmeyerArtificesSplitz by Roberto MansillaExpert at the Kids\’ TableThe Lost Year by David Kaye Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman The Shard Transpo by Kyle Purnell No Discrepancy by Richard Kaufman Belgian Jazz Aces by Philippe Noel The Academy of Magical Arts in GeniiConsistency is Key by Libby Ward LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Books Reviewed by David Britland Master of Deceptionby John-Ivan Palmer Plotting Astonishmentby Theron Christensen Resigned to Miraclesby Peter Groning Semi-Automatic Card Tricks XIIby Steve Beam Tricks Reviewed by Mark Phillips Isolatedby Adrian Lacroix Virtual Triumphby Adrian Lacroix Clipstick Switchby Alexander May \”Diception\”by Haim Goldenberg and Matan Rosenberg \”Two Headed Prediction\” by Christopher Barnes \”The Evolution Project 2 Distance\” by Alejandro Navas \”David Regal\’s Color Changing Knives\” by David Regal Videos Reviewed by Joe M. Turner The Mene Tekel Deck Projectby Liam Montier Vinny Grosso LIVE ACTby Vinny Grosso The Little Things, Volume 1by Alan Rorrison VOLUME 84NUMBER 1January 2021 FEATURES Mike Elizalde: The Magic, The Monstersby Jim Steinmeyer Ottokar Fischer: Champion of Hofzinserby Magic Christian COLUMNS Genii Speaksby Richard KaufmanIn Memoriam: Matthew Field by Richard Kaufman Walter \”Zaney\” Blaney by Scott Wells Joe Kardwell by George Schindler The Eyeby Chloe Olewitz Material ConcessionsThere by David RegalExhumationsOne-Way Stop Thrust and Countdown by Jon RacherbaumerStage as StudioSelf-Doubt by Krystyn LambertDealing With ItAutopsychic by John BannonHappiness is the RoadWelcome Home by HannibalPositive Magic for KidsThe Linking Rings by Richard Wiseman and David Kaye Magicanaby Jonathan Friedman Oil and Gaffs by Bob Farmer Elena\’s Candy Separation by Luis Zavaleta Dedlof by Jonathan Friedman The Academy of Magical Arts in GeniiConjuring Classes During Quarantine by Libby Ward LIGHT FROM THE LAMP Books Reviewed by Tom Frame Machinationsby Ben Harris Curious Impuzzibilitiesby Jim Steinmeyer Performing and Building Magic: Do\’s & Don\’tsby Rand Woodbury Tricks Reviewed by Brad Henderson \”EL3DON\” by Mark Elsdon \”Hall Pass by Julio\” Montoro and James Anthony \”The Bermuda Trio\” by Simon Lovell \”The Stud Detector\” by Carl Dreher \”iDrop\” by Tim Ellis Videos Reviewed by Bill Wells The Alchemist Dreamsby Ferran Rizo At The Table Experience with Myles Thorntonby Myles Thornton At The Table Experience with Mahdi Gilbertby Mahdi Gilbert