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Magic Periodicals
List of known (primary English language) magic periodicals.
Sortable List
Title | Start | End | Editor | Notes & Links |
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Abraxas | 2000-11-10 | 2004-01-12 | Daniel Rhod | Paris. SIAM's Bulletin |
American Magician | 1910-04-10 | 1912-09-10 | Charles J. Hagen | New York |
Antinomy | 2005-01-10 | -- | Gene Taylor | |
Apocalypse | 1978-01-10 | 1997-12-10 | Richard Kaufman & Harry Lorayne | the first year, then Harry Lorayne. |
Arcane | 1970-10-10 | 1995-10-10 | Jeff Busby | |
Avatar | 1973-01-01 | 1973-12-01 | Jon Racherbaumer | 2 issues. www.jonracherbaumer.com |
Bat | 1943-02-10 | 1956-02-10 | ||
Bat, Jr. | 1951-01-10 | 1955-08-10 | Lloyd E. Jones | |
Behind The Smoke and Mirrors | 1998-03-10 | -- | David London | Potomac, MD |
Big Bob's Magic Club News | 1969-03-10 | 1976-04-10 | Robert Shvegzda | Cicero, IL. 5.5" x 8.5". |
Boy Magician | 1909-04-10 | 1910-03-10 | Charles J. Hagen | New York. Renamed The American Magician |
Bulletin for Friends of Magic History | 1976-01-10 | 1978-01-10 | Steven S Tigner | Toledo, OH |
Cardiste | 1957-02-10 | 1958-08-10 | J. Russell Duck | Philipsburg, PA. No. 1-11 |
Channel One | 1999-09-10 | -- | Anthony Miller | Radio Free Atlantis Powell, OH |
Chap's Scrapbook | 1938-07-10 | 1940-06-10 | Frank Chapman | Magazine from July 1938 to June 1940. |
Chronicles | 1978-01-10 | 1988-01-10 | Karl Fulves | |
Clear The Decks | 1986-07-10 | -- | Anonymous | 52 Plus Joker. Ontario, Canada |
Crandall Comments | 1974-06-10 | 1975-08-10 | Clarke Crandall | Hollywood, CA |
Conjurer | 1975-01-10 | 1976-01-10 | Michael Albright Van Nuys | CA I |
Conjurers' Magazine | 1945-02-10 | 1949-09-10 | Walter B. Gibson | New York City |
Conjurers' Monthly Magazine | 1906-09-10 | 1907-08-10 | Harry Houdini | |
Crimp | 1992-01-10 | -- | Jerry Sadowitz | Glasgow, Scotland |
Eagle Magician | 1915-11-10 | 1935-07-10 | Collins Pentz | Minneapolis, MN |
Edwards Monthly | 1909-02-10 | 1910-06-10 | W.G. Edwards, Bridgeburg, Canada | |
Epilogue | 1967-11-10 | 1975-07-10 | Karl Fulves. Illustrated by Joseph K. Schmidt.
November 1967 - July 1975. Special issue: 1976 |
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Facsilime | 1983-09-01 | 1997-09-01 | Jon Racherbaumer
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www.jonracherbaumer.com |
Felsman's Magical Review | 1919-10-10 | 1924-01-10 | Arthur P. Felsman, Chicago. | |
Gen | 1945-12-10 | 1971-01-10 | Lewis Ganson. UK
Published by Harry Stanley. |
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Genii | 1936-09-10 | -- | William W. Larsen, Sr. | Genii |
Gibecière | 2005-12-01 | -- | Periodical of the Conjuring Arts Research Center | Conjuring Arts Research Center |
Goldston Magical Quarterly | 1934-07-10 | 1940-09-10 | Will Goldston, London, England | |
Goldston Reader | 1907-01-10 | 1916-01-10 | Will Goldston | |
Abracadabra | 1946-02-20 | -- | Goodliffe
A weekly magical magazine from the UK. |
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Grant's Inner Circle Magazine | 1948-11-10 | 1949-09-10 | U.F. Grant, Columbus, OH | |
Half-Baked:The Journal of Ideas That Aren't | 2000-07-01 | 2003-04-01 | Published quarterly.
Twelve issues were released. | |
Hierophant | 1969-09-10 | 1980-06-10 | Jon Racherbaumer
The Hierophant No. 1, Mostly Marlo Issue, Fall (Sept) 1969 The Hierophant No. 2, Winter 1969 The Hierophant No. 3, Spring (March) 1970 The Hierophant No. 4, Summer (June) 1970 The Hierophant No. 5-6, Anniv. Issue, Fall-Spring 1970-71 The Hierophant No. 7, The Resurrection Issue, 1975 The Hierophant No. 8, The Last Hierophant, 1980 |
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Hocus Pocus | 1978-07-1 | 1982-04-10 | Dick Brooks, New York V | |
Houdini Magic Magazine | 1977-08-10 | 1978-03-10 | Gene Wright, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
No.1-2 |
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Hugard's Magic Monthly | 1943-06-10 | 1965-04-10 | Jean Hugard | |
Ibidem | 1955-06-10 | 1979-04-10 | P. Howard Lyons
Later reprinted by Karl Fulves (issues 1 to 12) then in hardcover by Kaufman and Co. (volume 1), and Hermetic Press (volumes 2 and 3). |
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Illusionniste | 1902-01-10 | 1999-01-10 | Maison Caroly. Paris. Still going??? | |
Innovations | 1972-01-10 | 1976-01-10 | Charles Reynolds.
Consists of only three issues. |
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Interlocutor | 1975-07-10 | 1988-01-10 | Karl Fulves, Teaneck, NJ | |
Invocation | 1974-07-10 | 1978-04-10 | Tony Raven (also Publisher), Waldwick, NJ.
Later edited and published by Tony Andruzzi (aka Masklyn ye Mage)as The New Invocation. Reprinted in book form by Raven in a very rare and limited edition, then later reprinted by Kaufman and Greenberg as part of The Compleat Invocation set. |
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Jinx | 1934-10-10 | 1941-12-15 | Theodore Annemann, Waverly, NY | |
Kabbala | 1971-09-10 | 1974-12-10 | Jon Racherbaumer
Volume 1 (1-12) September 1971 - August 1972 Volume 2 (1-8) September 1972 - April 1973 (four issues missing) |
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Key Ring | 1969-11-10 | 1969-12-10 | Published by Phil Goldstein. Waltham, MA.
One page, mimeographed on one side only and measures 8 1/2x11. N1 (n.d.). Teenage/junior publication. Only one issue is confirmed. Issued as a Supplement to V8N3 (November 1969) of "The Silent Messenger [6260] and listed as "No. One". In Father Stephen Fernandes' Magazine Bibliography, it states: "Correspondence from Mr. Goldstein indicated this one issue constitutes a complete file." |
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Labyrinth | 1994-01-10 | -- | Stephen Hobbs.
A Journal of Close-Up Magic released intermittently. |
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Legerdemain | 1977-02-10 | 1981-08-10 | John Fabjance, Bethalto, IL | |
Linking Ring | 1922-01-10 | 2007-01-10 | IBM magazine | |
Looking Glass | 1995-01-10 | 1998-01-10 | Richard Kaufman, Stephen Hobbs, and Jon Racherbaumer.
Quarterly magazine. |
Genii |
M-U-M, New Series | 1941-06-01 | -- | Milbourne Christopher, et al. New York City M-U-M: Magic, Unity, Might (1911- , with interruptions and changes of title), the official organ of the Society of American Magicians
Need to verify start date |
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M-U-M | 1911-10-10 | 1927-07-10 | Charles Roltare, New York City | |
Maddock's Magic Searchlight | 1919-10-10 | 1920-03-10 | A.H. Maddock, Glasgow, Scotland | |
Magazine of Magic | 1914-10-10 | 1922-04-10 | Will Goldston, London.
Vol.1-9 |
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Magic Around The World | 1969-10-10 | 1972-09-10 | Benjamin Kleinman and Tan Bah Chee. Singapore.
Quarterly. Printed. 8.25 x 10.75. Complete file is 12 issues, V1: N1 (Oct/Dec 1969) through V3: N12 (Sep 1972). |
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Magic : The Magazine of Wonder | 1910-01-10 | 1911-04-10 | A.M. Wilson, Kansas City, MO | |
Magic Bar & Grill | 1995-10-10 | 2000-01-10 | Bill Goldman
(not sure of end date) |
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Magic Cauldron | 1962-02-10 | 1977-06-10 | F. William Kuethe, Jr. Glen Burnie, MD.
The Magic Cauldron is a small circulation periodical dedicated to collectors and historians. Each issue came with a supplement of some type, including reproductions of rare paper items, tokens, etc. |
illusionata |
Magic Circular | 1906-07-10 | -- | Nevil Maskelyne, London, England | |
Magic Info | 1972-05-10 | -- | Hugh Caddy, et.al. London, England. International Magic Studio.
Bimonthly. Printed 8 x 10. - 01. Vol. 1: No. 1 (May/June, 1972) |
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Magic Key | 1917-04-10 | 1918-06-10 | H.F. Heith Carroll, Iowa | |
Magic: A Magazine for Magicians | 1991-09-10 | -- | Stan Allen Lakewood, CA | |
Magic Man Examiner | 1991-00-00 | 1992-09-01 | Chris Kenner & Homer Liwag.
A periodical consisting of four issues. The magazine was known for its excellent magic and satirical tone. |
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Magic Magazine | 1952-04-01 | 1956-09-01 | Max Andrews. London, England.
Monthly. 7.25 x 9.75. 54 issues |
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Magic Magazine | 1975-08-01 | 1977-08-01 | Kardwell, et al. New York City.
Monthly. Printed, 8.5 x 11. Dates need to be confirmed! |
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Magic Manuscript | 1979-03-10 | 1990-11-10 | published by Frazee's Magic (Adam Fleischer) and then by Tannen's Adam Fleischer - managaer, editor, writer, publisher, etc. | |
Magic Menu | 1995-09-10 | 2000-08-10 | Jim Sisti.
The International Journal for Professional Restaurant and Bar Magicians. Later republished in book form in multiple volumes by L&L Publishing. |
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Magic Sounds | 1973-01-10 | -- | Alex Redans (Craige Snader), Mexico City, Mexico.
17 issues? Need end date |
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Magic Wand | 1910-09-10 | 1957-12-10 | George McKenzie Munro, et al. London, England | |
Magical Arts Journal | 1986-08-10 | 1990-01-00 | Michael Ammar and Adam J. Fleischer's Magazine Performance Material & Co-Publisher: Michael Ammar Editor-In-Chief, Art Director & Co-Publisher: Adam J. Fleischer Design Consultant: Phil Young Illustrator: Chris Kenner Portraitist: Dan Baxter Japanese Publisher: Ton Onosaka German Publisher: Harold Voit | |
Magical Review | 1962-01-10 | 1963-01-10 | Max Underwood, New Lexington, OH | |
Magical World by Sterling | 1910-11-20 | 1911-05-10 | Max Sterling. UK | |
Magical World, New Series | 1913-06-04 | 1914-02-04 | Ran from June 4th, 1913 to February 4th, 1914.
Volume One of the new series had 26 issues, Volume Two only had 10. |
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Magic World News | 1965-05-10 | 1965-11-10 | Edward Konstant. Stamford, CT.
Monthly. 7 issues. |
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Magician Annual | 1907-01-10 | 1915-01-10 | Will Goldston London, England | |
Magick by Bascom Jones | 1970-07-17 | 1993-11-12 | Comprised of 496 issues with a special insert included with every other issue. There was a 497th issue published but this was not by Bascom but a blank edition published by a PEA member in honor of Bascom's passing ... on the back page in the place of Bascom's usual"The Mystic Word" column was a picture of Bascom (his well known logo) and the following: "Published No More Editor....Bascom Jones March 23, 1994 Dear Bascom, For 24 years you have filled our lives with magic. Thank you." | |
Magicol | 1950-08-10 | 1952-08-10 | ||
Magigram | 1966-09-10 | 1995-02-10 | Ken DeCourcy (K. Tyler). Bideford, England. Supreme Magic.
Bimonthly initially, later monthly. Printed. 8 x 10 initially, later 5.75 x 8.25. Complete file is 306 issues, V1: N1 (Sept/Oct 1966) - V27: N6 (Feb 1995). |
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Mahatma | 1895-03-10 | 1906-02-10 | George Little
Vol 1-9 |
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Marlophile | 1996-01-01 | 1997-01-01 | Jon Racherbaumer
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Jon Racherbaumer |
Minotaur | 1988-11-10 | -- | Marvin J. Leventhal & Daniel D. Harlan.
Still publishing? |
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Modern Magi | 1943-08-10 | 1956-07-10 | R.C. Buff, Knoxville, TN | |
Mr. Gadfly: Journal For Card Magicians | 2001-05-10 | 2002-05-10 | Aaron Smith. Tulsa, OK.
Bi-monthly. total of 5 issues? |
Magic Depot |
MO (Modus Operandi) | 1993-03-01 | 1996-01-01 | Jon Racherbaumer
Number One (March - 1993) Number Two (June, 1993) Number Three (September, 1993) Number Four (1994) Number Five (1994) Number Six (1995) Number Seven (1996) Number Eight (1996) |
Jon Racherbaumer |
Mystic Quarterly | 1976-01-10 | 1981-01-10 | James Hagy. Euclid, OH.
Published quarterly. Total of 15 issues. |
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New Directions | 1985-05-10 | 1986-08-10 | Ben Harris. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
3 known issue + supplement |
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New Invocation | 1979-10-10 | 1996-07-40 | Tony Raven, Waldwick, NJ
No. 1 - 83 |
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New Jinx | 1962-04-10 | 1968-04-10 | Wilfred (Bill) Madsen, Boston, MA | |
New Pentagram | 1969-03-10 | 1989-02-10 | Peter Warlock, Bideford, England | |
New Phoenix | 1954-02-10 | 1965-10-10 | Jay Marshall, Don Tanner and Karl Fulves | |
New Tops | 1961-01-10 | 1994-12-10 | Neil Foster/Abbott's Magic Co. Colon, MI | |
Olram File | 1990-12-10 | 1993-01-10 | Executive Publisher: Edward Marlo Managing
Publisher & Editor: Lee Freed Executive Editor: Jon Racherbaumer Published by The Cardician Press Volume 1 (1-12) December 1990 - June 1992 Number 13 (September-1992) Numbers 14-16 (1993) |
www.jonracherbaumer.com |
Pabular | 1974-09-10 | 1985-05-10 | Fred Robinson, London, England | |
Pallbearers Review | 1965-11-10 | 1975-10-10 | Karl Fulves | |
Pentagram | 1946-10-10 | 1959-12-10 | Peter Warlock | |
Penumbra | 2002-05-10 | 2004-07-10 | Gordon Bean & Bill Goodwin | |
Phoenix | 1942-02-10 | 1954-02-10 | Walter B. Gibxon & Bruce Elliott Assistant Editor then Editor | |
Piddlings & Pettifoggery | 1972-01-01 | 1972-01-31 | Jon Racherbaumer
(January - 1972) 50 Xerox copies |
www.jonracherbaumer.com |
Pierce's Magic World | 1917-04-15 | 1924-02-10 | Dr. J.E. Pierce, Philadelphia, PA | |
Psycho-Gizmo | 1951-01-01 | 1965-01-01 | Teral Garrett.
Devoted to Mental Magic. 48 issues |
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Richard's Almanac | 1982-09-10 | 1985-11-10 | Richard Kaufman (also Publisher), New York City, New York | |
Ruminations | 1986-07-10 | 1988-01-10 | Steve Schneiderman (also Publisher), Flushing, NY | |
Seance | 1988-10-10 | 1990-07-10 | Scott Davis.
Quarterly Magazine devoted to Spirit Magic, reprinted in one volume by Kaufman and Company in 1996. |
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Seven Circles | 1931-04-10 | 1934-06-10 | Walter Gibson, Three Rivers, MI | |
Sign of Exceptional Magic | 1935-11-10 | 1936-04-15 | Theodore Annemann Waverly, NY | |
S.O.B., Jr. | 1970-01-10 | 1978-12-10 | Lloyd Jones. Oakland, CA. Magic Limited.
Monthly. Printed. 8.5 x 11. |
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The Sorcerer's Attic | 1989-01-10 | 1990-12-10 | Davey Marlin-Jones. Washington, DC.
Monthly. Need to confirm dates! |
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Spell-Binder | 1981-05-10 | 1984-04-10 | D. Stephen Tucker. St. Helens, England.
Monthly, Ran for three years and had 36 issues |
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Sphinx | 1902-03-10 | 1953-03-10 | William Hilliar, et al. Chicago, IL | |
Stanyon's Magic | 1900-10-10 | 1920-06-10 | Ellis Stanyon. London.
(1900-1914, 1919-1920) Vol.1 - Vol.15 |
illusionata |
Sticks & Stones | 1976-01-10 | 1977-12-10 | Jon Racherbaumer
1-12 (1976) 13-24 (1977) |
www.jonracherbaumer.com |
Swami Mantra | 1972-01-10 | 1974-12-10 | Sam Dalal (also Publisher), Calcutta, India.
Both magazines were reprinted together in book form by Kaufman and Company in 1997. |
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Swipe | 1991-01-01 | 1993-01-01 | Jon Racherbaumer
N° 1-7 (1991-93) |
www.jonracherbaumer.com |
Syzygy | 1994-07-10 | -- | Lee Earle, Phoenix, AZ | |
Talisman | 1970-03-06 | 1971-08-13 | Jules Lenier. Resida, CA. Weekly | |
Tops | 1936-01-10 | 1957-03-10 | Percy Abbott, Colon, MI | |
Trapdoor | 1983-01-10 | 1998-01-10 | Steve Beam (also Publisher), NC | http://stevebeam.com |
West Coast Quarterly | 1984-11-10 | 1985-08-10 | Earl Nelson (also Publisher) | |
Wiegleb's Naturliche Magie | 1782-01-10 | 1805-01-10 |
Need to verify start and end |
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Wizard | 1947-04-10 | 1956-07-10 | George Armstrong & Jack Lamonte, Enfield, England | |
Wizard | 1905-09-10 | 1910-08-10 | P.T. Selbit (P. Tibbles), London |
See Also
References
- Magic Periodical Timeline
- Jacky Kahan's Magic Books Index
- Conjuring Arts' Magazine Holdings
- A Bibliography of Conjuring Periodicals in English: 1791 - 1983 by Alfredson, J.B. & Daily, G.L., Jr. - the authors attempt herewith to list the English-language periodicals from 1791 through 1983 in the major collections existing today ISBN 0916638375
- MAGIC MAGAZINES OF THE SECOND MILLENNIUM: A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ENGLISH-LANGUAGE CONJURING PERIODICALS, AUGUST 1791 - 1 JANUARY 2000 by Father Stephen A. Fernandes; Hyannis, MA; 2000. - Preface by Dr. Edwin A. Dawes and Foreward by James B. Alfredson. 448 pages, Appendices of: editors, collector/historical publications, teenage/junior publications, IBM/SAM/Independent club publications, dealer and foreign country publications. This picks up where the Alfredson/Daily Bibliography left off. ISBN B0006S4RPU
- List of Periodicals for sale at Bradbury Books