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'''Mahatma''' was a [[Magic Periodical]] started by [[George H. Little]]. It was was the only paper at the time in the United States devoted to the interests of magicians. | |||
After publishing the first eight issues of volume one monthly, there was a lapse of twenty-eight months. March, 1898, the ninth issue of volume one was published. | It was printed in the rear of [[Martinka's]] magic shop in New York City. | ||
After publishing the first eight issues of volume one monthly, there was a lapse of twenty-eight months. March, 1898, the ninth issue of volume one was published. | |||
During this time three issues were published with a change in the name. They were numbered as if they belonged in the same volume of "Mahatma." Two of these issues were called "The Vaudeville" and the other was called "Artist Era." "Vaudeville" was intended as a weekly and the first two came out during the month of November, 1895. An official [[Society of American Magicians]] column began in July, 1902 and starting with the September, 1902 issue, it became its official organ. | During this time three issues were published with a change in the name. They were numbered as if they belonged in the same volume of "Mahatma." Two of these issues were called "The Vaudeville" and the other was called "Artist Era." "Vaudeville" was intended as a weekly and the first two came out during the month of November, 1895. An official [[Society of American Magicians]] column began in July, 1902 and starting with the September, 1902 issue, it became its official organ. | ||
In March 1900, [[Walter G. Peterkin]] became editor and publisher | In March 1900, [[Walter G. Peterkin]] became editor and publisher for just over a year when it changed hands again in July, 1901 to [[Frank Ducrot]] (T. Francis Fritz).<ref>The [[Magic Cauldron]] Number 27</ref><ref>[[New Phoenix]], No. 306, May 17th, 1954, page 24</ref> Starting in 1902, the [[S.A.M.]] meeting notes were recorded. | ||
Among the advertisements are some of [[Houdini]]'s earliest ads, many with rarely seen pictures. Houdini also wrote as a European correspondent under the name "N. Osey". <ref>[[Houdini!!! The Career of Ehrich Weiss]] by [[Kenneth Silverman]] (1996)</ref> Another regular contributor was [[Martin Chapender]]. Mahatma published some of [[Dr. Elliott]]'s material, including his handling of the [[second deal]] and the [[pass]]. | |||
The German magic magazine, [[Die Zauberwelt]], was also published during this time. | |||
== Issues == | == Issues == | ||
* Vol. 1, | * Vol. 1, No. 1, March 1895 to Vol. 9, No. 8, February 1906. | ||
== Inserts == | == Inserts == | ||
[[Image:ArtistEra.jpg|right|thumb|As "Artist Era" for 2 issues | [[Image:Vaudeville.jpg|thumb|left|As "The Vaudeville" (for 2 issues)]] | ||
[[Image:ArtistEra.jpg|right|thumb|As "Artist Era" (for 2 issues)]] | |||
Special inserts were periodically placed within the magazine: | Special inserts were periodically placed within the magazine: | ||
* Vol. 1 No. 4 (June, 1895 ) - A full page insert for A. J. Martyne, "King of Platform Entertainers". | * Vol. 1 No. 4 (June, 1895 ) - A full page insert for A. J. Martyne, "King of Platform Entertainers". | ||
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* Vol. 2 No. 3 (September, 1898 ) - A continuation of "Can Such Things Be?" by Robinson. | * Vol. 2 No. 3 (September, 1898 ) - A continuation of "Can Such Things Be?" by Robinson. | ||
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[[Category:Periodicals]] | [[Category:Periodicals]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:18, 12 December 2022
| Mahatma | |
 Vol 1, No 1 | |
| First issue | March 1895 |
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| Final issue | February 1906 |
Mahatma was a Magic Periodical started by George H. Little. It was was the only paper at the time in the United States devoted to the interests of magicians.
It was printed in the rear of Martinka's magic shop in New York City.
After publishing the first eight issues of volume one monthly, there was a lapse of twenty-eight months. March, 1898, the ninth issue of volume one was published.
During this time three issues were published with a change in the name. They were numbered as if they belonged in the same volume of "Mahatma." Two of these issues were called "The Vaudeville" and the other was called "Artist Era." "Vaudeville" was intended as a weekly and the first two came out during the month of November, 1895. An official Society of American Magicians column began in July, 1902 and starting with the September, 1902 issue, it became its official organ.
In March 1900, Walter G. Peterkin became editor and publisher for just over a year when it changed hands again in July, 1901 to Frank Ducrot (T. Francis Fritz).[1][2] Starting in 1902, the S.A.M. meeting notes were recorded.
Among the advertisements are some of Houdini's earliest ads, many with rarely seen pictures. Houdini also wrote as a European correspondent under the name "N. Osey". [3] Another regular contributor was Martin Chapender. Mahatma published some of Dr. Elliott's material, including his handling of the second deal and the pass.
The German magic magazine, Die Zauberwelt, was also published during this time.
Issues
- Vol. 1, No. 1, March 1895 to Vol. 9, No. 8, February 1906.
Inserts
Special inserts were periodically placed within the magazine:
- Vol. 1 No. 4 (June, 1895 ) - A full page insert for A. J. Martyne, "King of Platform Entertainers".
- Vol. 1 No. 5 (July, 1895 ) - A full page insert by Myron Mason, MD. on a new cancer cure.
- Vol. 1 No. 6 (August, 1895 ) - A full page insert for Fred Jewett "The Greatest coming 20th Century Magician".
- Vol. 3 No. 7 (January, 1900 ) - A full page insert for Harry Houdini "The King of Handcuffs".
- Vol. 4 No. 10 (April, 1901 ) - A 3" x 4" insert advertising the sale of German magic books.
- Vol. 6 No. 6 (December, 1902 ) - A 3" x 6" insert telling about the special holiday issue of Mahatma ("Supplement" printed on it).
- Vol. 1 No. 12 (June, 1898 ) - Two tricks, one being simply called "Coin Trick", and the other "Flag or Handkerchief Trick".
- Vol. 2 No. 2 (August, 1898 ) - An insert by Wm. E. Robinson entitled "Can Such Things Be?".
- Vol. 2 No. 3 (September, 1898 ) - A continuation of "Can Such Things Be?" by Robinson.
References
- ↑ The Magic Cauldron Number 27
- ↑ New Phoenix, No. 306, May 17th, 1954, page 24
- ↑ Houdini!!! The Career of Ehrich Weiss by Kenneth Silverman (1996)