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'''Richard Kaufman''' (b. 1958) is a prolific author, publisher, illustrator, and editor of books and magazines in the field of magic and is currently the publisher and editor of [[Genii]], The Conjurors' Magazine.  
'''Richard Kaufman''' (b.1958) is a prolific author, publisher, illustrator, and editor of books and magazines in the field of magic and is currently the publisher and editor of [[Genii]], The Conjurors' Magazine.  
 
== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Born in 1958 in New York City, he became interested in magic at age 5 after receiving some novelties from the [[S.S. Adams]] company sent by his uncle Alan Soffin. This was followed up by a gift of several magic books. Richard's father, Lewis C. Kaufman (president of B. Altman and Co.), also encouraged his interest by purchasing tricks at a magic shop, learning them, and demonstrating them to his son.  
Kaufman (pronounce Cowf-man) was born in New York City. He became interested in magic at age 5 after receiving some novelties from the [[S.S. Adams]] company sent by his uncle Alan Soffin. This was followed up by a gift of several magic books. Richard's father, Lewis C. Kaufman (president of B. Altman and Co.), also encouraged his interest by purchasing tricks at a magic shop, learning them, and demonstrating them to his son.  


Richard slowly began spending time at several magic shops in New York City, among them Circle Magic run by Mike Tannen, Magic Center run by Russ Delmar, and [[Lou Tannen's Magic Shop]] run by the Tannen brothers Lou and Irv, and Tony Spina. By the age of 14 he was already inventing magic effects and he illustrated his first book at age 16 ([[Afterthoughts]] by [[Harry Lorayne]]).
Richard slowly began spending time at several magic shops in New York City, among them Circle Magic run by Mike Tannen, Magic Center run by Russ Delmar, and [[Lou Tannen's Magic Shop]] run by the Tannen brothers Lou and Irv, and Tony Spina. By the age of 14 he was already inventing magic effects and he illustrated his first book at age 16 ([[Afterthoughts]] by [[Harry Lorayne]]).
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* 2013 [[Japan Ingenious]]  (Close-Up Magic of Japan)<ref>http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=42724</ref>
* 2013 [[Japan Ingenious]]  (Close-Up Magic of Japan)<ref>http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=42724</ref>
* 2015 [[TENYO-ISM]], "The" big book on [[Tenyo]]
* 2015 [[TENYO-ISM]], "The" big book on [[Tenyo]]
* 2016 The Secrets of So Sato by So Sato and Richard Kaufman
* 2016 Super Sized Silly by David Kaye
* 2018 Theodore DeLand Mystery and Madness
* 2020 Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy


=== Abandoned publications ===
=== Abandoned publications ===
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=== Future books ===
=== Future books ===
Books that Kaufman has announced:
Books that Kaufman has announced:
* [[Theodore DeLand: Madness and Mystery]]
* A new edition of [[Greater Magic]] planned as a six-volume set.
* Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy
* A new version of [[Cliff Green]]'s [[Professional Card Magic]] <ref>https://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7982&start=240#p85336</ref>
* Mr. Jennings Takes It Tough
* Mr. Jennings Takes It Tough
* The Magic of [[Tomo Maeda]]
* The Magic of [[Tenkai]]
* The Magic of [[Tenkai]]
* Rene Lavand Redux
* Rene Lavand Redux
* Book of [[Jules Lenier]]'s work (most likely as an ebook<ref>http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=277980</ref>)
* Book of [[Jules Lenier]]'s work (most likely as an ebook<ref>http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=277980</ref>)
* [[Michael Skinner: In His Own Words]], a [[Mike Skinner]] audio project <ref>http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=280647</ref><ref>http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?t=44744</ref>
 
* A book on [[Lubor Fiedler]]<ref>http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=43206</ref>
* A book with [[Dani DaOrtiz]] was announced in 2014. Will be one large volume that combines his theories on magic and psychology with more tricks than are in the Spanish editions.<ref>http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44878&p=300683&hilit=dani#p300666</ref>
* A book on coin magic with [[Miguel Angel Gea]]<ref>More Genii Speaks, Genii Magazine, August 2014</ref>
==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Genii Magazine]]
* [[Genii Magazine]]
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Latest revision as of 21:05, 22 October 2024

Richard Kaufman
BornRichard Jeffrey Kaufman
May 16, 1958
New York City, New York

CategoriesBooks by Richard Kaufman

Richard Kaufman (b.1958) is a prolific author, publisher, illustrator, and editor of books and magazines in the field of magic and is currently the publisher and editor of Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine.

Biography

Kaufman (pronounce Cowf-man) was born in New York City. He became interested in magic at age 5 after receiving some novelties from the S.S. Adams company sent by his uncle Alan Soffin. This was followed up by a gift of several magic books. Richard's father, Lewis C. Kaufman (president of B. Altman and Co.), also encouraged his interest by purchasing tricks at a magic shop, learning them, and demonstrating them to his son.

Richard slowly began spending time at several magic shops in New York City, among them Circle Magic run by Mike Tannen, Magic Center run by Russ Delmar, and Lou Tannen's Magic Shop run by the Tannen brothers Lou and Irv, and Tony Spina. By the age of 14 he was already inventing magic effects and he illustrated his first book at age 16 (Afterthoughts by Harry Lorayne).

He attended Queens College, and then New York University, graduating in 1981 with a double-major in both English and Acting (the latter after having studied at the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting).

Cover of Genii (1987)

Kaufman illustrated many other books in the field through 1991, introducing a new style of cartoon-movement into technical magic illustration. He also began writing magic books, starting with the Interlocked Production of Coins in 1977. He self-published his first two modest books, then sought a partner for the financing required to publish larger books. Alan C. Greenberg, CEO of Bear Stearns, also a highly-respected amateur magician, brought the financing that Kaufman required and the company Kaufman and Greenberg was born. For the next 20 years it published many of the most highly-respected books in the field, capturing the sleight-of-hand methods and magic from many of the world's top magicians in printed form. In the mid-1990s, the business became Kaufman and Company and continued its successful publishing ventures.[1]

In 1998, Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine—which had been run by the Larsen family of California since 1936, and which is the oldest continuously-published magazine in the field of magic—was purchased by Kaufman, his wife Elizabeth, and partners Jane and Daniel Solomon. Kaufman became editor in chief and president of The Genii Corporation and the magazine continues its publication, now in both printed and digital formats. Genii also operates The Genii Forum[2] an internet discussion group open to all and MagicPedia[3], the largest online encyclopedia of magic.

As a highly-sought after author, Kaufman also wrote "The Project Magic Handbook" for David Copperfield; The tricks section in "Mindfreaks" for Criss Angel; "Knack Magic Tricks" for Globe Pequot Press; and numerous magic instructions for premium products offered by Royal Jello, Whisk, Burger King, and Coronet Paper Products.

Kaufman has appeared on the covers of Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine (1987); MAGIC (October 1993); M-U-M (2011) and has given presentations at numerous magic conferences including Magic-Con 2011.

Recognition of Kaufman's influence as a magic illustrator is described in The Art of Deception by Chuck Romano (1997) ISBN 0578007525.

Kaufman is also an avid Disney fan. He has visited all the Disney theme parks around the world and collects all sorts of Disney paraphernalia.

He lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and daughter.[4]

Awards and honors

  • Milbourne Christopher Award (1995).
  • Literary Fellowship from the Academy of Magical Arts (1998)
  • J.N. Maskelyne Award from the Magic Circle (2001)
  • Honorary life member of the Society of American Magicians
  • President's citation from the International Brotherhood of Magicians

Bibliography

Periodicals

Books Written, Illustrated and/or Published by Richard Kaufman

Abandoned publications

Future books

Books that Kaufman has announced:

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Cover Genii 1987 October
  2. ↑ http://www.geniimagazine.com/forum
  3. ↑ http://www.magicpedia.net
  4. ↑ Cover, MUM, December 2010
  5. ↑ http://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=42724
  6. ↑ https://forums.geniimagazine.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7982&start=240#p85336
  7. ↑ http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=277980
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