July 2008 • Volume 71 • Number 7

Features
54 Celebracadabra, Part 3: Illusion of Reality
___by David Regal
73 A Conversation with Jonathan Levit
82 A Conversation with the Producers, Karla Hidalgo and Chris Martin
36 The Legacy of Howard Brooks:
___Baffling Bras & Whistling Belly Buttons by Alan Kratish
44 Asian Magic Association Convention by Tim Ellis
90 Frank Chapman: A Brief Biography by Todd Karr

Columns
10 Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
12 On the Slant by Jon Racherbaumer
13 Now Performing at The Magic Castle and in Las Vegas
14 Memoirs of a Magic Dealer by Al Cohen
15 Max Maven’s Monthly Inquisition
16 The Giorgio Letters:
___Irate Marks, Pit Bulls, and the Smell of Hay by Tony Giorgio
18 In Memoriam: Herb Zarrow, 1925-2008

Magicana
22 Magicana by David Acer
22 Hot Hands by Nathan Kranzo and Rune Klan
23 The New Mind: Opening A Show by Luke Jermay
25 All in One by Phil Labush
28 Camera Payphone by David Acer
28 Hidden Gems: Gambler’s Luck by Harry Lorayne
29 The Numbers Racket by Gary Plants
32 Waiting for Inspiration by Guy Hollingworth
___Part 5: Requirements for Methods
93 Top 10 Best-Selling Products

Light From the Lamp
92 Videos Reviewed by Dustin Stinett
92 Fast Company by Damien Nieman
93 The Malini Egg Bag by Bob White
93 Small Miracles by Helder Guimarães
94 Casanova Concept by Steve Haynes
94 The Wicked World of Liam Montier Volumes 1 and 2 by Liam Montier
95 You Asked for It: Rare TV Magic Acts by Various Artists
95 French Bred Winners and The Professional Repertoire
of Etienne Pradier by Etienne Pradier
96 Books Reviewed by Jamy Ian Swiss
96 Revelation by Dai Vernon
100 Tricks Reviewed by David Oliver
100 Extreme Burn by Richard Sanders
101 Captured by James L. Clark
102 Liquid Card Thru Window by Taylor Lewis
104 Chinese Choice by John Archer
104 Falling Angel by Christopher Gustin
104 The PocketTopit by Victor Voitko
105 Super Can by Gustavo Raley
112 Subscription Information/Advertisers Index