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| VOLUME 34 |
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| NO. 1: MARCH 1935 | |
| Jack Gwynne. | 4 |
| Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines. By Charles A. Leedy. | 4 |
| The Turn-Over-Vanish. By Jack Gwynne. | 5 |
| A Club Version of the Bullet Catching Trick. By Lynn Searles. | 6 |
| Phantom Eyes. By Gerald Kosky. | 6 |
| Wand That Defies Gravity. By William Meyn. | 6 |
| The Sphinx Award Winners. | 7 |
| Current Magic: Edited by Baffles. | 8 |
| - Tobacco and Cigarette Effects. By Joseph Rukus. | 8 |
| - Multiplication at Sight. By Gerald Kosky. | 8 |
| - Presto! By Richard Haldini. | 9 |
| - Eastman's Coffee and Bean Trick. By W. F. Eastman. | 9 |
| - A Novel Egg Trick. By Prof. George Dryden. | 9 |
| - Botalinsky. By Prof. George Dryden. | 9 |
| Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst. | 10 |
| Around the World of Magic. London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; Gautier Honored. | 11 |
| Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe. | 11 |
| Off Their Chests in Letters to the Editor. | 12 |
| Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller. | 12 |
| Who's Who In Magic: Henri Moreau. Victor Duthoit. Alain de Kerleo. | 12 |
| Told to The Sphinx. | 13 |
| Musings of a Magical Nut. By T. J. Crawford. | 14 |
| Against Exposing. | 14 |
| The Sphinx Portrait of John Mulholland. | 15 |
| Editor's Page. | 16 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 17 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 17 |
| M.U.M. Edited by Walter A. Schwartz. | 18 |
| - National Council. By Royal L. Vilas. | 18 |
| - 1935 Conference Notes. By C. H. Small. | 18 |
| - New York No. 1. By Elmer Applegit. | 18 |
| - California No. 2. By James H. Diamond. | 18 |
| - Chicago No. 3. By Jack Hazlehurst. | 18 |
| - Baltimore No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas. | 19 |
| - Boston No. 9. By Arthur Monroe. | 19 |
| - Cleveland No. 10. By H. F. Becker. | 20 |
| - Cincinnati No. 11. By Fred Gorman. | 20 |
| - Syracuse No. 14. By Donald Ausman. | 20 |
| - Springfield No. 17. Lionel A. Walker. | 20 |
| - Pittsburgh No. 18. By Jean G. Foley. | 21 |
| - Connecticut No. 20. By Harry Brock. | 21 |
| - Connecticut No. 21. By Vincent Boyar, Jr. | 21 |
| - California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky. | 21 |
| - Wahsington No. 23. By C. C. Slayton. | 21 |
| Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit. | 22 |
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| NO. 2: APRIL 1935 | |
| Houdini's First Letter. By George Marquis. | 36 |
| Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines. By Chas. A. Leedy. | 36 |
| Old Yet New. By Henry Huber. | 37 |
| The Pyramid of Padlocks. By Robert Harbin. | 38 |
| Chan Lin Japanese Screen and Parasol Mystery. By J. Karson. | 38 |
| Current Magic: Edited by Baffles. | 39 |
| - Flower Novelty. By Jack McPhee. | 39 |
| - The Proud Poppa. By R. M. Jamison. | 39 |
| - The Invisible Flight. By R. M. Jamison. | 39 |
| - The Penetrating Card. By Joseph Rukus. | 40 |
| - The Watch from Hades. By Joseph Rukus. | 40 |
| - An Egg and a Half. By Dr. L. E. Duncason. | 40 |
| - The Penetrating Liquid. By William Meyn. | 40 |
| - The Animated Doll. By Jack McPhee. | 41 |
| Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpen | 41 |
| Against Exposing. | 41 |
| Hilliard's Book. | 41 |
| Notable Collection. | 41 |
| Date of Birth of Bartolomeo Bosco. | 41 |
| Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst. | 42 |
| Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; The British Magical Society, by Capt. J. E. Stone. | 43 |
| Told to The Sphinx. | 45 |
| Some Mystics I Have Met. By Thos. E. Lucy. | 46 |
| The Sphinx Portrait of Houdini. | 47 |
| Editor's Page. | 48 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 49 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 49 |
| Off Their Chests in Letters to the Editor. | 50 |
| Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller. | 50 |
| Magic In Print: Notes et Souvenirs D'Un Illusionniste. Exhibition Card Fans. A Short Cut to Ventriloquism. It's About Time. Story of Magic. | 50 |
| Who's Who In Magic: Gaston Vaillant. John Bernard Kern. Marcel Gallasse. | 50 |
| M.U.M. Edited by W. A. Schwartz. | 51 |
| - National Council. By Royal L. Vilas. | 51 |
| - President's Letter. By W. R. Walsh. | 51 |
| - 1935 Conference Notes. By Charles H. Small. | 51 |
| - California No. 2. By Dick Madden. | 51 |
| - Chicago No. 3. By Jack Hazlehurst. | 52 |
| - Baltimore No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas. | 52 |
| - Boston No. 9. By Arthur Monroe. | 52 |
| - Cincinnati No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest. | 53 |
| - Syracuse No. 14. By Donald D. Ausman. | 53 |
| - Springfield No. 17. By Lionel A. Walker. | 53 |
| - Pittsburgh No. 18. By Jean Foley. | 53 |
| - Houston No. 19. By Leath Loder. | 53 |
| - Connecticut No. 20. By Harry Brock. | 54 |
| - California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky. | 54 |
| - Washington No. 23. By C. C. Slayton. | 54 |
| - Albany No. 24. By E. F. Charette. | 54 |
| Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit. | 55 |
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| NO. 3: MAY 1935 | |
| Harry Blackstone. | 68 |
| Double Reverse. By Sam Horowitz. | 69 |
| Bill and Envelope. By Bert Grayson. | 70 |
| Current Magic: Edited by Baffles. | 71 |
| - Elimination. By R. M. Jamison. | 71 |
| - "I'll Toss You." By Paul Morris. | 71 |
| - Calling Cards. By Jack McPhee. | 71 |
| - Marspringable. By William Meyers. | 72 |
| - Paddle Wrinkle. By R. M. Jamison. | 72 |
| - Magical Originalities. By Carl R. Loesch. | 72 |
| - New Designs. By Clayton W. Rosencrance. | 73 |
| Burning a Newspaper By Fanning It. by Aladdin. | 73 |
| Pass With Elastic Band. By Lowell C. Ferguson. | 73 |
| Around The World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli. | 74 |
| Among The Magicians. By Bernaard M. L. Ernst. | 75 |
| Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe. | 76 |
| Told to the Sphinx. | 77 |
| Colonel Stodare. By Sidney W. Clarke. | 78 |
| Editor's Page. | 80 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 81 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 81 |
| Off Their Chests In Letters to the Editor. | 82 |
| Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller. | 82 |
| Some African Magicians. By W. L. Speight. | 82 |
| Who's Who In Magic: Henri Paul Barolet. Maurice Glazer. Jules Grooso. | 82 |
| British Magical Society. By Capt. J. E. Stone. | 83 |
| Not the Same Trick. | 83 |
| Magic and Jokes. | 83 |
| Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines. | 83 |
| Against Exposing. | 83 |
| M.U.M. Edited by Walter A. Schwartz. | 84 |
| - National Council. By Royal L. Vilas. | 84 |
| - California No. 2. By Dick Madden. | 84 |
| - Baltimore No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas. | 84 |
| - Assembly No. 9. By Arthur Monroe. | 85 |
| - Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By Jean Foley. | 85 |
| - Texas No. 19. By Leath Loder. | 85 |
| - Western Connecticut Assembly No. 20. By Harry Brock. | 85 |
| - Connecticut No. 21. By Vin Boyar, Jr. | 86 |
| - California Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky. | 86 |
| - Washington Assembly No. 23. By C. C. Slayton. | 86 |
| - Quad City No. 27. By Donald Hendricks. | 86 |
| - Schenectady No. 24. By E. F. Charette. | 86 |
| - Paterson No. 25. By Thos. Protzman. | 87 |
| - Providence No. 26. By C. Foster Fenner. | 87 |
| - Quad City No. 27. By Donald Hendricks. | 87 |
| Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit. | 88 |
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| NO. 4: JUNE 1935 | |
| Horace Goldin. | 100 |
| Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines. | 100 |
| Telepathy. By Jean Hugard. | 101 |
| Current Magic: Edited by Baffles. | 102 |
| - A Convincing Card Force. By R. M. Jamison. | 102 |
| - Your Rope Trick. By R. M. Jamison. | 102 |
| - A Finish for the Cut Rope Trick. By Ivano. | 102 |
| - E. C. Routine. By Eddie Clever. | 103 |
| Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli. | 105 |
| Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst. | 106 |
| Told to the Sphinx. | 107 |
| Annual Conference of The Society of American Magicians. By John Mulholland. | 108 |
| Convention of The International Brotherhood of Magicians. | 109 |
| Strange Magic. By Richard A. Miller. | 110 |
| Who's Who In Magic: LeRoy McGinnis. Alfred Demont. Robert Rouet. | 110 |
| Portrait: Ishida Tenkai. | 111 |
| Editor's Page. | 112 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 113 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 113 |
| Magic In Print: Magic Delle Carte. Coin Magic. "They're Off". Card Tricks You Will Like - Clever New Handkerchief Tricks. | 113 |
| M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas. | 114 |
| - President's Letter. By Julien J. Proskauer. | 114 |
| - Editor's Comments. By Philip T. Thomas. | 114 |
| - Golden Gate No. 2. By Dick Madden. | 114 |
| - Chicago No. 3. By Jack Hazlehurst. | 114 |
| - Kellar-Thurston No. 6. By Philip T. Thomas. | 115 |
| - Central City No. 14. By E. R. Hall. | 116 |
| - Cincinnati No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest. | 116 |
| - Pittsburgh No. 18. By Jean Foley. | 116 |
| - Texas No. 19. By Leath Loder. | 116 |
| - Connecticut No. 21. By Vin. Boyar, Jr. | 117 |
| - Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky. | 117 |
| - Washington No. 23. By C. C. Slayton. | 117 |
| - Quad City No. 27. By Donald Hendricks. | 117 |
| Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe. | 118 |
| Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit. | 119 |
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| NO. 5: JULY 1935 | |
| Hardeen. | 128 |
| Boiled Alive. By Marvelo (Lester Lake). | 129 |
| The Zomahs Victors in Fight Against Exposing. | 130 |
| Charlie Leedy's Patter Lines. | 130 |
| Current Magic: Edited by Baffles. | 131 |
| - Lighted Cigarette Through Handkerchief. By Joseph Rukus. | 131 |
| - Simplicity Card Location. By George L. Weisensel. | 131 |
| - Take It Away. By Henry Haldane. | 131 |
| - The Rising Ring. By William Meyn. | 131 |
| - Some Magical Ideas. By Joseph Rukus. | 132 |
| - Bran' New Trick. By Charles A. Leedy. | 132 |
| - A Mind Reading Effect. By Art Felsman. | 132 |
| - Multiple Thimble Production (Routine No. Two). By Lynn Searles. | 133 |
| Among The Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst. | 134 |
| Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli. | 135 |
| Told to the Sphinx. | 136 |
| Clever Conceits. By Galley Hill. | 137 |
| In Memoriam S. Willson Bailey. | 138 |
| Magicians' Day. | 138 |
| Who's Who In Magic: Rubens. Victor Farelli. A. Martin Bontemps. | 138 |
| Portrait: Levante. | |
| Editor's Page. | 140 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 141 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 141 |
| Magic In Print: Al Baker's Second Book. Ireland's New Card and Coin Manipulation. Lessons From Playing Cards. Stage Tricks, Illusions and Escapes. Magic Made Easy. "Meet the Boys". | 141 |
| M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas. | 142 |
| - Texas No. 19. By E. E. Call. | 142 |
| - Boston No. 9. By Arthur Monroe. | 142 |
| - Golden Gate No. 2. By Dick Madden. | 142 |
| - Quad City No. 27. By Donald Hendricks. | |
| - Omaha No. 7. By R. H. Hunt. | |
| - Chicago No. 3. By Jack Hazelhurst. | |
| - Southern California No. 22. By Gerald Kosky. | 144 |
| - Western Connecticut No. 20. By Harry Brock. | 144 |
| - Robert Houdin No. 24. By E. F. Charette. | 144 |
| - Queen City Mystics No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest. | 144 |
| - Harry Rouclere No. 25. By Thomas B. Protzman. | 144 |
| - Kellar-Thurston No. 6. By Ed Heyl. | 145 |
| - Lord Ampthill Dies. | 145 |
| Parent Assembly News. By Elmer M. Applegit. | 146 |
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| NO. 6: AUGUST 1935 | |
| Tommy Martin. | 152 |
| Charlie Leedy's Patter Line. | 152 |
| An Ace Trick for the Expert. By Dai W. Vernon. | 153 |
| The N'th Dimensional Scribe. By Jimmy Anderson. | 154 |
| Valmont's Wandering Die. By Lowell C. Ferguson. | 154 |
| Against Exposing. | 154 |
| Current Magic: Edited by Baffles. | 155 |
| - Long Distance Mind Reading. By Art Felsman. | 155 |
| - Tipping the Top. By Charles A. Leedy. | 155 |
| - Take It Away. By Henry Haldane. | 156 |
| - Flower Production Supreme. By Joseph Rukus. | 156 |
| - A Novel Transposition. By Richard G. Phelps. | 156 |
| - Una Muger Vago y Tres Uno Carte. By R. M. Jamison. | 156 |
| - E. C. V. W. By Eddie Clever. | 157 |
| - Winino. By Joseph Rukus. | 157 |
| - The Index Locator. By Joseph Reach. | 157 |
| Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst. | 158 |
| Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli. | 159 |
| Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe. | 159 |
| Convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians. By Gerald Kosky. | 160 |
| Told to the Sphinx. | 161 |
| Reminiscences. By Clement de Lion. | 162 |
| Portrait: Le Paul (Paul Barden). | 163 |
| Editor's Page. | 164 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 165 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 165 |
| Magic In Print: Manuel Pratique D'Illusionisme et de Prestidigitation. Supplement to Short-Title Catalogue. Sophisticated Sorcery. Magazine Notes. | 165 |
| News of Dorny. | 166 |
| Who's Who In Magic: George Troseth. Wilfrid Jonson. Jules Borius. | 166 |
| Principles for Proper Performances. By John Booth, B.A. | 167 |
| M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas. | 169 |
| - Assembly Guide. | 169 |
| - National Council. By Royal L. Vilas. | 169 |
| - President's Letter. By Julien J. Proskauer. | 169 |
| - Southern Calif. No. 22. By Gerald Kosky. | 170 |
| - Quad City Assembly No. 27. By Donald Hendricks. | 170 |
| - Texas Assembly No. 19. By E. E. Call. | 170 |
| - Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Vincent Boyar, Jr. | 170 |
| - Springfield Assembly No. 17. By Lionel A. Walker. | 171 |
| - Kellar-Thurston No. 6. By Ed Heyl. | 171 |
| - Robert-Houdin Assembly No. 24. By E. F. Charette. | 171 |
| - Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Homar H. Woulffe. | 171 |
| - Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Leslie P. Guest. | 172 |
| - Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Dick Madden. | 172 |
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| NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1935 | |
| T. Nelson Downs. | 180 |
| Charlie Leedy's Patter Line. | 180 |
| With Coins and Cards. By Thomas Nelson Downs. | 181 |
| Current Magic: Edited by Baffles. | 183 |
| - Double Your Money. By Charles A. Leedy. | 183 |
| - Take It Away. By Henry Haldane. | 183 |
| - Quick Transportation. By H. I. McKeever. | 183 |
| - Wand Lite. By Andrew Brennan. | 184 |
| - A New Bogart Tube. By Ralph Erlewine. | 184 |
| - Proper Tint of Flesh Paint. By Ralph W. Hull. | 184 |
| - Nu-Way Slate Writing Test. By R. M. Jamison. | 184 |
| - Fake Thought Reception. By Joseph Reach. | 185 |
| - The Conjuror's Candle. By Eddie Clever. | 185 |
| Magic In Print: Contact Mind Reading. The Acrobatic Silk. Card Prediction by Indexes And Other Tricks. A Psychic Series. | 185 |
| Among The Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst. | 186 |
| Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli. A Letter From Dr. Quimby. | 187 |
| Principles for Proper Performances. By John Booth, B.A. | 188 |
| Who's Who In Magic: Fernand LaGuesse. Th. Artaud. Professor Bertmann. | 188 |
| The Flying Coins. By R. M. Jamison. | 189 |
| What??? By William Tefft Schwarz. | 189 |
| Thomas Nelson Downs. A Note by Barrows Mussey. | 190 |
| Portrait: T. Nelson Downs, "The King of Koins" | 191 |
| Told to the Sphinx. | 192 |
| Editor's Page. | 194 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 195 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 195 |
| In Memory of Maro. | 195 |
| Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe. | 195 |
| M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas. | 196 |
| - President's Letter. By Julien J. Proskauer. | 196 |
| - Harry Rouclere No. 25. By Thomas B. Protzman. | 196 |
| - Texas Assembly No. 19. | 197 |
| - Western Connecticut No. 20. By Harry Brock. | 197 |
| - Parent Assembly No. 1. By Bernard M. L. Ernst. | 197 |
| - Kellar-Thurston No. 6. By Ed Heyl. | 198 |
| - Southern Calif. No. 22. Gerald Kosky. | 198 |
| - Robert Houdin No. 24. By E. F. Charette. | 198 |
| - Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Dick Madden. | 199 |
| - Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Homar H. Woulffe. | 199 |
| - Northern Conn. No. 21. By Chuck Allen. | 200 |
| This Magic Situation. By R. Temple Greystoke. | 200 |
| - On Manuscripts. By Victor Farelli. | 200 |
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| NO. 8: OCTOBER 1935 | |
| The Cover Picture. | 208 |
| The Next Issue. | 208 |
| Notice to Advertisers. | 208 |
| Charlie Leedy's Patter Line. | 208 |
| Prediction Extraordinary. By Tom Sellers. | 209 |
| Divination. By Glenn G. Gravatt. | 210 |
| Magical Maxims. By S. H. Sharpe. | 210 |
| Current Magic: Edited by Baffles. | 211 |
| - Any Deck Will Fan. By Carl R. Loesch. | 211 |
| - A Novel Display Fan. By Baffles. | 211 |
| - Leaping Lena. By R. M. Jamison. | 211 |
| - Card Location. By Eddie Clever. | 211 |
| - The Silk Screen. By Joseph Rukus. | 212 |
| - For Mindreaders Only. By Les Vincent. | 212 |
| - Flag Production from Cards. By Ro-Z. | 212 |
| - A Polychromatic Pack. By Tom Bowyer. | 213 |
| - The Board of Enchantment. By Joseph Rukus. | 213 |
| Among the Magicians. By Bernard M. L. Ernst. | 214 |
| Around the World of Magic: London Notes, by Wilfrid Jonson; Paris Notes, by Victor Farelli; Japanese Notes, by Welly Shibata. | 215 |
| The Cigarette Roller. By Clayton Rawson. | 216 |
| Who's Who In Magic: Eugene Franquet. Jules Voirol. Arnaud Bienvenu. | 216 |
| Told to the Sphinx. | 217 |
| The Oldest Trick. (The Cups and Balls) By John Mulholland. | 218 |
| Editor's Page. | 220 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 221 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 221 |
| The T. Nelson Downs Conclave. By Harlowe R. Hoyt. | 221 |
| M.U.M. Edited by Philip T. Thomas. | 222 |
| - President's Letter. By Julien J. Proskauer. | 222 |
| - Chicago No. 3. By Homar H. Woulffe. | 222 |
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