At Ease (1966 - 1975) by Harvey Turner (Instant Download)

Unveiling 'At Ease': A Unique Chapter in Magic History

'At Ease' (1966 - 1975), edited by Harvey Turner, offers an extraordinary glimpse into a fascinating, lesser-known segment of the magical world: the US Armed Forces Magicians Association. Conceived by Opie Houston, then an Air Force Sergeant, this periodical served as the official voice and creative hub for military magicians from July 1966 to January 1975. This instant download is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about the history of conjuring, military culture, or seeking classic tricks from a bygone era.

A Compendium of Conjuring Talent

Delve into a rich archive featuring contributions from a diverse array of talented magicians. 'At Ease' brought together the ingenuity of individuals such as Opie R. Houston, William E. Clover, Erwin M. Storke, Vernon Weiss, Bob Ford, Don Guilmain, Dave Richards, Harvey Turner, Kent Cummins, Ed Middleton, and many others. These pages are filled with original routines, insightful articles, and practical tips shared among a unique brotherhood of performers, making it a wellspring of forgotten gems and inspirational material for modern practitioners.

An Unprecedented Digital Collection

While the original publication schedule of At Ease was irregular, this digital edition represents arguably the most complete compilation available today. It even includes issues not listed in renowned bibliographies of conjuring periodicals like Alfredson's and Daily's, offering content previously considered lost or unobtainable. Though Volume 2 is entirely missing, the collection boasts an extensive range of issues from Volumes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, alongside 'My Magic Coloring Book'. This PDF spans 679 pages, equivalent to over 930 standard pages of text, providing a monumental volume of content for study and enjoyment.

Why 'At Ease' is a Must-Have

For magic historians, collectors, and practitioners alike, 'At Ease' provides a unique window into a niche community within the magic world. It captures the spirit of ingenuity and camaraderie among magicians serving in the US Armed Forces during a significant period. This instant download ensures you can immediately access and explore this rich vein of magical heritage, discovering tricks, essays, and perspectives that shaped military conjuring for nearly a decade.

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Original Specs

Who would have thought the US Armed Forces had a magicians association? The association was started by Opie Houston, then an Air Force Sergeant. At Ease was the organ of the Armed Forces Magicians Association. It ran from July 1966 until January 1975, but it had some gaps here and there and was not released on a particularly regular schedule.

Some of the trick contributors were Opie R. Houston, William E. Clover, Erwin M. Storke, Vernon Weiss, Bob Ford, Don Guilmain, Dave Richards, Harvey Turner, Kent Cummins, Ed Middleton, Prince Kazar, Jim Williams, Chas Crowley, John Guthrie, Arthur Estes, Ron Bonneau, John Oakley, Mike Rogers, Roland Jarvis, David B. Schwilk, Wiley Porter, Jerome Maciejewski, Oscar Pittman, Al Forwood, and others.

Please note that this is not a complete file, but probably more complete than most other files in existence. Even Alfredson's and Daily's Bibliography of Conjuring Periodicals in English lists an incomplete file. Some issues not listed there you will find in this digital edition. The biggest gap in this digital version is volume 2 which is missing entirely. The issues which are included are:

• Volume 1
  • No. 1 (July 1966)
  • No. 2 (August 1966)
  • No. 3 (September 1966)
  • No. 4 (October 1966)
  • No. 5 (November/December 1966)
  • No. 6 (January 1967)
  • No. 7 (February 1967)
  • No. 8 (March 1967)
• Volume 3
  • No. 1 (July 1969)
  • No. 2 (August 1969)
  • No. 3 (September 1969)
  • No. 4 (October 1969)
  • No. 6 (January 1970)
  • No. 7 (February 1970)
  • No. 8 (March 1970)
  • No. 9 (April 1970)
  • No. 10 (May 1970)
  • No. 11 (June 1970)
• Volume 4
  • No. 1 (July 1970)
  • No. 2 (August 1970)
  • No. 3 (September/October 1970)
  • No. 4 (November 1970)
  • No. 5 (October 1971)
• Volume 5
  • No. 1 (November 1971)
  • No. 2 (December 1971)
  • No. 3 (January 1972)
  • No. 4 (February 1972)
  • No. 5 (March 1972)
  • No. 6 (April 1972)
  • No. 7 (May 1972)
  • No. 8 (June 1972)
  • No. 9 (July 1972)
  • No. 10 (August 1972)
  • No. 11 (September 1972)
  • No. 12 (October 1972)
• Volume 6
  • No. 1 (November 1972)
  • No. 2 (December 1972)
  • No. 3 (January 1973)
  • No. 4 (February 1973)
• Volume 7
  • No. 5 (March 1973)
  • No. 6 (April 1973)
  • No. 7 (May 1973)
  • No. 8 (June 1973)
  • No. 9 (July 1973)
  • No. 10 (August 1973)
  • No. 11 (September 1973)
  • No. 12 (October 1973)
• Volume 8
  • No. 1 (November 1973)
  • No. 2 (December 1973)
  • No. 3 (January 1974)
  • No. 4 (February 1974)
  • No. 5 (March 1974)
  • No. 6 (April 1974)
  • No. 7 (May 1974)
  • No. 8 (June 1974)
• Volume 9
  • No. 1 (October/November 1974)
  • No. 2 (December 1974 / January 1975)
• My Magic Coloring Book

1st edition 1966-1975; PDF 679 pages.
word count: 233496 which is equivalent to 933 standard pages of text