The Sphinx Volume 45 (Mar 1946 – Feb 1947) by John Mulholland

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VOLUME 45

NO. 1: MARCH 1946

Miracles For Sale: The Great Gizmo Glass. Lighted Cigarette Dropper. Grant’s Ring Box. Mortimer’s Giant Dragon Papers. Arcuri Vanishing and Reappearing Necktie. Lapelette. Haunted House. Cocktail Shaker. Latest Cigarette Tube. Bone Box and Dog House. Telepathic Trio. How To Add Something To Something.

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Dollar’n Blitzen. By Al Baker.

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Lighter Magic. By Milbourne Christopher

6

Some Paper Ideas. By Little Johnny Jones.

6

A Spirit Picture. By Loring Campbell.

7

The Four Queens Mystery. By John Giordmaine.

7

Two Rope Effects. By Carlos H. Colombi.

8

Vanishing Wine Stands. By Verrall Wass.

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On Command. By J. Ovette.

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Words and Movements. By Alfred Elting.

10

Legitimatizing Magicians.

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Holland Notes. By J. H. Vermeyden.

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London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

12

Magic In Spain. By Javier de Areny-Plandolit.

13

New York S.A.M. Benefit Show. February 16, 1946, Barbizon Plaza Hall.

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Signor Blitz. Thaumaturgist and Ventriloquist. By John Mulholland.

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Richiardi (jr) In Buenos Aires. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Editor’s Page.

24

Squawks. By Frazee.

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25 Years Ago.

25

Where They Are.

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NO. 2: APRIL 1946

Cover.

42

Wandering Rings. By Edwin Brush.

43

Saucers and Card. By Silent Mora.

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Use Odd Cards. By John Giordmaine.

44

Coin Through Handkerchief. By Bobo.

44

The Floating Ball. By Joe Ovette.

45

Watching the Pitchman.By Charlton Chute.

46

Novelty Rising Cards. By Carlos H. Colombi.

47

The Atomic Bomb Handkerchief. By “Tom” Fitzgerald and Jack Scurti.

47

Card Magic Nomenclature. Definitions of technical words which will make descriptions of card tricks easier to understand. By Arthur Buckley.

48

Magical Memories. By George DeMott.

50

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

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South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

52

“Who Is Eddie Joseph”. By John Platt.

57

Where They Are.

57

What They’re Doing.

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Editor’s Page.

58

Squawks. By Frazee.

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25 Years Ago.

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Entertaining Small Children With Magic. By Bobo.

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NO. 3: MAY 1946

Cover.

74

Miracles For Sale: Mr. Z’s Mindreading Act. Tommy Windsor’s Dye Box. Penny Ante. Al Miner’s Cigar. Mingus Super Magic Table. Diskoff. To Use the Comedy Cigar. The Vampire Escapes. Flim Flam. Nickels to Dimes.

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My Presentation of Flowers from a Paper Cone. By Les Levante.

75

Red and White. By Ed Reno.

76

The Tube of Flags. By Silent Mora.

76

South American Colour Changing Rope Trick. By Carlos H. Colombi.

77

The Just Chance Three Card Trick. By R. W. Edmanson.

78

Pick A Pack. By George E. Casaubon, M.D.

79

That Extra Card. By Hans van Baaren, M.D.

80

Crochet. The Master of the Modern Magic Art. By J. H. Vermeyden.

80

Cartooning and Magic. By William Tefft Schwarz.

81

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

84

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

84

Boston S.A.M. Assembly’s Sixth Annual Spring Magicale.

Editor’s Page.

90

Squawks. By Frazee.

91

25 Years Ago.

91

Magic In Print: Our Magic. Sleight of Hand. How to Make Money with a Magic Show. Further Magic of the Hands. Card Fan-Tasies.

91

Where They Are.

92

Magicalities. By George Schulte.

92

NO. 4: JUNE 1946

Cover.

104

Magic In Print: Milk Pitcher Magic. Rope Hectic. The Encyclopedia of Patter. La Prestidigitation Sans Bagages. Juwelen der Kaartenkunst. Card Tricks That Are Easy to Learn, Easy to Do.

104

The Living Frame. By Great Ovette.

105

Oriental Ring on the Stick. By John Platt.

106

The Floating Skull. By P. C. Sorcar.

106

The Phantom Tube. By George DeMott.

107

A New “Kling Klang”. By “Silent” Mora.

108

Confetti. By Charles Nagle.

108

Puzzles of the Pyramids. By Verrall Wass.

109

Coin to Handkerchief. By Henry Hay.

110

Poster: The Russian Wizard Goldin.

111

Horace Goldin. Royal Illusionist. By John Mulholland.

112

A Man Must Be Born A Magician. By Horace Goldin.

115

S.A.M. 18th Annual Conference. By Tom Schroth.

117

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

120

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

120

South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

121

Holland Notes. By J. H. Vermeyden.

121

Rabbit Eggs.

121

Livestock and Magic. By George DeMott.

122

Joseffy Dies. Professor Beedie Dies.

127

Editor’s Page.

128

Squawks. By Frazee.

129

25 Years Ago.

129

Where They Are.

129

NO. 5: JULY 1946

P.C. Sorcar, Indian Magician. By Jack Gwynne.

140

Cover.

140

Card on Sword. By Ed Reno.

141

The Rabbit Trick. By John Giordmaine.

142

Cigarette Vanish. By “Tom” Fitzgerald.

142

A Bit of Bluff. By George DeMott.

142

“Card in Balloon” By Carlos H. Colombi.

143

Another Do As I Do. By Sam Mayer.

143

Final Word on the Dovetail False Shuffle. By Henry Hay.

144

More Lighter Magic. By Victor Farelli.

145

Three Or One. By Great Ovette.

145

St. Louis I.B.M. Convention. June 16-19, 1946

146

Magical Junk Piles. By Alfred Elting.

149

Welles’ New Show.

149

“Sold Another One, Doctor!” By George DeMott.

150

“Good From Evil”. By Eddie Joseph.

152

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

154

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

154

Cotswold Magical Society Annual Competition Assembly. By George Armstrong.

159

South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

159

Editor’s Page.

160

Squawks. By Frazee.

161

25 Years Ago.

161

Where They Are.

161

Magic In Print: The Invisible Pass. Showmanship and Presentation. 50 Tricks. Poker Demonstartion. Tips on Zombie. Catalog. New Ways To Mystify.

162

You Should Know A.B. Horton.

162

NO. 6: AUGUST 1946

One Magic World.

172

Imagination Materialized. By Chris Charlton. (England)

173

The “Anidras” Slate. By Maurice Sardina (France).

174

A Novelty Effect with Water. By J. H. Vermeyden (Holland).

175

Cho Cho. By Tenkai (Japan).

176

The Wooden Soldier Illusion. By George La Follette (United States).

177

Phun With A Phantom Tube. By Carlos H. Colombi and Graciela N. Avendano (Argentina).

178

“Here Or There Initials”. By Tom Auburn (Canada).

178

Marvelli. By Howard Kayton, M.D. (Germany).

179

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

180

South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

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Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

180

Birthplace of John Nevil Maskelyne. The Grand Old Man of English Magic, Founder of the Firm of Maskelyne and Cooke (1865-1905), Later Maskelyne and Devant (1905-1915) and, Finally, Maskelyne’s Mysteries (1915-1935). By Victor Farelli.

181

Campbell Caravan Covers The Coast Convention. By Loring and Kathryne Campbell.

182

Big Show – P.C.A.M. Convention – July 26, 1946.

183

Editor’s Page.

188

Squawks. By Frazee.

189

Where They Are.

189

25 Years Ago.

189

NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1946

Miracles For Sale: College Trained Cards. “Lucky Camel” Vanish. Pop-Up Tie. Squirming Worm Rope. Dancing Bow Tie. Blushing Nickel. Cigarette Package to Match Box. Winged Coins. Dell-ightful Hand Cream. Stars of Magic.

200

A Hat Production. By Levante (Australia).

201

Chaun’s Colossal Production. By Tan Hock Chuan (Malay).

202

Oriental Candle Light Mystery. By J. Herman Yee (China).

202

Jasonism. By Eddi Joseph (India).

203

Bowl Suspension. By Alfredo Torrente (Philippines).

204

The Card Discs. By Georg Jensen (Denmark).

205

A Silk and Glass Routine. By Iwan Ljunggren (Sweden).

205

My Best Opener. By Baldur Georgs (Iceland).

206

All Is Fair. By J. B. Findlay (Scotland).

206

Notis – And A Pack of Cards. By E. Leslie Briant (Italy).

207

International Congress of Magicians. Amsterdam, Holland – August 9th, 10th, 11th, 1946. By Javier de Areny-Plandolit.

208

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

208

Command Performance. By John Platt (Egypt).

209

Abbott’s 13th Annual Magic Get-Together. By John Mulholland.

210

Ovette Memorial Show. By Jerry Lukins.

212

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

212

Obituaries: Joseph G. Lightner. Leo Rullman. Great Ovette. Stuart Robson.

217

Editor’s Page.

218

Squawks. By Frazee.

219

25 Years Ago.

219

Paula Prestidigitation. By Stuart Cramer.

220

Where They Are.

220

Ed Reno Honored. By J. Ray Beffel.

221

Magic In Print: Modern Sleights. An Introduction to Magic. Deceptions With a Short Card.

221

NO. 8: OCTOBER 1946

Cover.

232

Miracles For Sale: The Cosmic Eye. Wa-ter-lu. Florabella. Gem Publicity Trick. Clock Cabinet. Startling Coin Pail. Pop-away Bottle.

232

Super Card Rising. By P. C. Sorcar.

233

Tommy Windsor’s Magic Sketch Book. By Tommy Windsor.

234

“Silent” Mora’s Fire Bowl. By “Silent” Mora.

235

In Forcing. By Leon Maguire.

235

Bran Vase. By George DeMott.

235

Water Vanish. By Zerr, The Mystic Mind.

236

Surprise Silk. By Phil Thomas.

237

Wandering Ball. By Chaplain Stephen Galley.

237

Pencil Presto. By “Hen” Fetsch.

237

The Dunbury Delusion Done Over. By Edgar Heyl.

238

Fire and Fantasy. Another article in the series of “Magic In Baltimore”. By Milbourne Christopher.

239

Forty Years A Wizard. By George LaFollette.

240

M.A.E.S. Convention. By Jerry Fleishman.

242

Meet The Dealers.

242

Houdini Club Convention.

242

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

243

Continental Notes. By Victor Farelli.

243

South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant.

244

Rabbit Eggs. By John Brown Cook.

244

For Bibliophiles Only. By Stanley Collins and James B. Findlay.

249

Editor’s Page.

250

Squawks. By Frazee.

251

25 Years Ago.

251

Magic In Print: La Magie du Sorcier. Paul Fleming Book Reviews. Simply Wizard. The Bunco Book. Smart Business.

251

Henry Huber Dies.

252

Where They Are.

252

NO. 9: NOVEMBER 1946

The Cover.

264

Demonstration Build of Four Aces and A Cold Deck Warmed Up. By Arthur Buckley.

265

Production Box. By Great Ovette.

266

Find The Lady. By P. C. Sorcar.

267

“Soft Soap” Extra. By Burton Marks.

268

Banana “Gag-Trick”. By Carlos H. Colombi.

268

The Traveling Poker Chips. By Al Vitali.

269

A Tip For The Milk Pitcher. By John Giordmaine.

269

Coin Through The Hand. By Douglas Francis.

270

Coin Disappearance. By Jingo Jones.

270

S. S. Shuffle. By Tan Hock Chuan.

270

“If Magic Be An Art!” By John Booth.

271

Scarne – Man About Cards. By Audley V. Walsh.

272

“For Bibliophiles Only”. By Stanley Collins and James B. Findlay.

274

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

276

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

276

Where They Are.

281

Editor’s Page.

282

Squawks. By Frazee.

283

25 Years Ago.

283

NO. 10: DECEMBER 1946

The Cover.

302

Miracles For Sale: Paul Fox Rising Card Trick. Betty Crocker Magic Box. Ghost Card. $1,000,000 Bridge and Poker Demonstrations. Open Sesame. Muddled Milk. Squeezaway Block. Telepathic Slates. Plex-Ray.

302

Card Vanish and Reproduction. By Le Paul.

303

A Lady Becomes A Magician. By Arthur Buckley.

304

Corny Isn’t It?? By Bill J. Weldon.

304

The Riddle of The Sphinx. By Verrall Wass.

305

The Chinese Prison. By P. C. Sorcar.

306

For Skeptics Only. By Peter Layne.

307

Magicians vs. Tricksters. By Orenda.

308

Magic Calendar.

309

Augustus Rapp. By Al Munroe.

310

The Tarbell Testimonial. By Dorny.

316

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

321

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

321

Editor’s Page.

322

Squawks. By Frazee.

323

25 Years Ago.

323

Magic In Print: You Don’t Have to Be Crazy. The Great Balsamo. Nite-Club Thimble Magic. Magic For All. Thumbs Up!

323

Where They Are.

324

1947 Magic Calendar.

325

Augustus Rapp’s Views. As Told to Al Munroe.

325

Alexander Herrmann. Died December 17, 1896.

326

NO. 11: JANUARY 1947

Cover.

338

Meet The Dealers.

338

No Ghost Tube. By George Johnson.

339

Clock Dial & Silks. By Roy Cowl.

340

A Mental Mystery. By P. C. Sorcar.

340

Another Coincidence. By Elmer Applegit.

341

A Card and A Hat Mystery. By Carlos H. Colombi and Graciela N. Avendano.

342

“It’s In The Bag”. By George Johnstone.

343

The Legendary Vonarx. By Little Johnny Jones.

344

Comedy In Magic. By Henry Hay.

346

Magic On Broadway.

351

Where They Are.

351

Editor’s Page.

352

Squawks. By Frazee.

353

25 Years Ago.

353

Magic In Print: Nightmare Alley. Convincing Coin Magic. But Not To Play. 21 Gems of Magic.

353

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

354

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

354

Holland Notes. By J. H. Vermeyden.

355

Taikapiiri’s Festival. By Julius Sundman.

355

Magic Out of Mexico. By A. Gallardo Mendez.

356

NO. 12: FEBRUARY 1947

Miracles For Sale: Scare Mask and Dove. Visible Twentieth Century Silk. Kilroy Turns Up. Nu-Flap Pocket Slate. Flight Three! Instanto Rope.

364

Magic In Print: Rings In Your Fingers. Magic That Is Magic. Card Control. Manual of Juggling.

364

Mrs. Tarbell Dies.

364

Sorcar’s Blue Angel. By P. C. Sorcar.

365

Maro’s Production of Ribbons and Umbrella. By Silent Mora.

367

Tongue Amputation. By Eddie Joseph.

367

The Pop-Over Card. By J. B. Bobo.

368

Opening Effects. By George LaFollette.

368

The Flying Card. By Carlos H. Colombi.

369

Wilbur Pawson Suggests.

369

Silent Mora Suggests.

369

Maro – Prince of Magic. By Loring Campbell.

370

“For Bibliophiles Only”. By Stanley Collins and J. B. Findlay.

372

Chang Returns To The Argentine Republic. By E. Leslie Briant.

372

You Should Know Tan Hock Chuan.

373

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

374

Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli.

374

Where They Are.

374

Successful Magicians. By Arthur Buckley.

379

Editor’s Page.

380

Squawks. By Frazee.

381

25 Years Ago.

381

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