This two-volume collection, "Magical World New Series by Max Sterling," offers an unparalleled journey into the golden age of magic, compiling issues from June 1913 through February 1914. Far more than just a trick compilation, this meticulously detailed series serves as a historical record, revealing the vibrant landscape of conjuring at the dawn of the 20th century. Magicians, historians, and enthusiasts will find an exhaustive archive of ideas, techniques, and insights that shaped the magical arts. From the editor's personal notes to professional movements, this set captures the essence of a bygone era.

A Treasure Trove of Practical Magic

Delve into a myriad of "Practical Magic" sections, featuring ingenious techniques for everything from "Rapid Raising of Roses" and "The Watch among the Gold Fish" to sophisticated card manipulations like "A Subtle Card Change" and "The 'Brush' Change." Aspiring and seasoned magicians alike will find a wealth of impromptus, stage illusions such as "A Barrel Vanish in Mid-Air," and innovative coin and thimble work. Each issue provides fresh ideas and detailed instructions, ensuring performers can continuously refine their craft with authentic methods from the past.

Historical Context and Professional Insights

Beyond the tricks, "Magical World" offers a captivating glimpse into the magical community of the time. Read articles on "Honesty in Magic," "The Decline in American Magic," and "A Talk on Showmanship." Follow "Professional Movements" to learn where contemporary masters like Henri Bekker, Paul Vandy, and even Houdini were performing. "In Open Council" sections reveal lively debates on originality, claims for priority, and the state of the art, providing invaluable context to the evolution of magic.

Comprehensive Coverage for Every Magician

From "For Beginners" guides on shaping a program to "Pithy Patter" for comedic timing and "Smoke-room Wheezes" for casual performances, this series caters to all skill levels. Explore dedicated sections on "Cards," "Illusions," "Ventriloquial Dialogue," and "Magical Societies." With contributions from Max Sterling himself, Frank Holmes, G. W. Hunter, and many others, this collection is an indispensable resource for understanding the foundations of modern magic and drawing inspiration from a bygone era of theatrical wonder.

Original Specs

Practical Magic - Rapid Raising of Roses
Ventriloquial Dialogue / J. Meadows
Comedy Umbrella-Stick
Impromptu With Matches
In Open Council
Cards - A Subtle Card Change
Whereabouts this Week
Reviews
Magical Societies

Number 3 (June 18th, 1913)

Magic in a Hurry
Between Ourselves
About Ourselves
What others are Doing - The Pekin Mysteries
Practical Magic - The Watch among the Gold Fish
In Open Council
Claims for Priority
Impromptu - The Paper Balls
Whereabouts this Week
Pithy Patter - Flag and Ribbons
Magical Societies

Number 4 (June 25th, 1913)

A Victory for Originality
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Henri Bekker
Practical Magic - "Ceeanbee" Matchbox
Impromptu - The Paper Balls
Honest Swindles - A New Style for Patter
Whereabouts this Week
Those Exclusive (!) Secrets
In Open Council
A Simple Thimble Holder
Magical Societies

Number 5 (July 2nd, 1913)

A Talk on Showmanship
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Bernard
Practical Magic - The World in a Nutshell
Impromptu - The Evanescent Coin, by Chung Ling Soo
Cards - The "Brush" Change
Professional Movements this Week
In Open Council - The Silver Hat
Reviews, Magical Societies

Number 6 (July 9th, 1913)

Between Ourselves
Honesty in Magic
What Others are Doing - Takase
Practical Magic - A Clever Balancing Feat
Incubation Extraordinary
The Vanishing Canary
Professional Movements This Week
In Open Council - A Claim to Priority
For Beginners - Another Coin and Glass Trick
Cards - A Comedy Card Frame
The Wrestling Cheese
Reviews
Magical Societies
The Tomato Trick

Number 7 (July 16th, 1913)

Topical Magic
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Paul Vandy
Practical Magic - The Broken Mirror
Devant le Roi
Professional Movements this Week
In Open Council - The Wizard's Choice
Houdini and American Press
A Quadruple Vanishing Knot
Impromptu - The Vanishing Matches
Magical Societies

Number 8 (July 23rd, 1913)

Vesting
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Prince Masculin & Co.
Practical Magic - Levitation of a Glass of Wine
The Figure 8
Professional Movements
De Biere in Australia
Improved Wine and Water Trick
Magic on Decline
In Open Council - Topical Magic
For Beginners - Egg and Handkerchief Trick
Society Notes

Number 9 (July 30th, 1913)

The Decline in American Magic
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Cecil Lyle
Practical Magic - Finger Through Hat
In Open Council
Professional Movements
Is it?
Second Sight
Bewitched Walking Stick
Cards - The Slip Colour Change
Magic Society - Ladies' Night
Answers to Correspondents

Number 10 (August 6th, 1913)

A Timely Plea
Between Ourselves
Another 'Exclusive Secret'
What Others are Doing - Siems
Practical Magic - Producing Pack of Cards
In Open Council
Professional Movements
"Dr. Wilmar" and Robert Ganthony
For Beginners - A Fruitful Experiment
Reviews
Original Billiard Ball Vanish
Answers to Correspondents

Number 11 (August 13th, 1913)

Buying a Trick
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Mr. Hymack
Practical Magic - The Crystal Dyer
Stanes Prem v. Horace Goldin
In Open Council
Professional Movements
Society Notes
A New Four Ace Trick
For Beginners - Shaping a Programme
A Spirit Vest
Answers to Correspondents
A Simple Smoke-room Wheeze

Number 12 (August 20th, 1913)

The "Novelty" Craze
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Como
Practical Magic - The Crazy Coffee Trick
Professional Movements
New and Exclusive Coils
In Open Council - The Decline of Magic; Hard and Dry Hands
Mail Order Magic
Answers to Correspondents

Number 13 (August 27th, 1913)

Write your own Patter
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Professor Earle
Practical Magic - A Novel "Twentieth Century" Handkerchief Trick
More Topical Magic
Impromptu Pocket Trick
Professional Movements
In Open Council
A tip for holding Loads for Hats
Cards
Answers to Correspondents

Number 14 (September 3rd, 1913)

Possible Programmes
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - C. H. Charlton
Practical Magic - How Time Flies
For Beginners - Another "Smashed" Watch
Smoke-room Wheezes - Faked Cigarettes
Professional Movements
In Open Council - More Topical Magic; Magical Literature
The Meteor Throw-out
Reviews

Number 15 (September 10th, 1913)

Some Possible Programmes
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Max
Practical Magic - Wholesale Flight
De Vega's 12 Throw-outs
Professional Movements
In Open Council
For Beginners - The Bewitched Candle
Answers to Correspondents
Society Notes

Number 16 (September 17th, 1913)

More Possible Programmes
Our Own Column
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Oscar King
Practical Magic - The "Sphinx" Flower Vase
De Vega's Coils
Professional Movements
In Open Council - Topical Magic, Vanishing Knots, Bubbles, Golden Coils, Throwout Coils, To Drill Glass
Useful Changing Tube
Society Notes
Reviews

Number 17 (September 24th, 1913)

The Call of the Stage
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - The Great Darnell
Practical Magic - A "Vanishing Card" Stand
Professional Movements
De Vega's Coils
Smoke-Room Wheezes - More Faked Cigarettes
In Open Council
Pithy Patter - The Egg Bag

Number 18 (October 1st, 1913)

Preparing a Programme
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Leon Bosco and Co.
Illusions - A Barrel Vanish in Mid-Air
De Vega's Coils
Professional Movements
In Open Council - Re Ventriloquism Made Easy, etc.
A Handkerchief Appearance
Smoke Room Gags and Wheezes - Match-less Jokes, etc.

Number 19 (October 8th, 1913)

Magic - An Accomplishment for Ladies
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Amasis
Practical Magic - "The Welcome Guest" - a complete comedy Magical Act
In Open Council - Vanishing a Fan; Lighted Candle from Pocket; Magician's Pockets, The Needle Swallowing Feat
De Vega's Coils
Balsamo's House in Paris
Pithy Patter - Torn Paper Strip

Number 20 (October 15th, 1913)

Spiritualism Exposed
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Mdlle. Margo
Practical Magic - Simplex Changing Tray
"The Welcome Guest" - Working Details
De Vega's Coils
Professional Movements
In Open Council - Vanishing Contents of Glasses; Changing Eggs; Air hole in Glass; Manipulating Handkerchiefs
Claims for Priority
Credit where Credit is Due
Pithy Patter - Wine and Water

Number 21 (October 22nd, 1913)

Silk Handkerchiefs
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Van Camp
Practical Magic - Card and Handkerchief Passe Passe; The Yogi's Star
Professional Movements
Credit Where Credit Is Due
The Magical Societies
Pithy Patter - Aerial Treasury
De Vega's Coils - The Lucky Treasure

Number 22 (October 29th, 1913)

Magic to Music
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Seekhett
Egg to Ribbon
The Colour-Changing Handkerchiefs
Practical Magic - The Delvos Forcing Pack
Professional Movements
Magical Society Notes
Pithy Patter
De Vega's 12 Throw-outs
In Open Council - The Detaches and REstored Coat Button; Sostume and Maek-up; Bare-handed Bouquet Production
Incubator Cigarette - A Warning!

Number 23 (November 5th, 1913)

A Plea for the Fee
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - Herbert Brooks
Practical Magic - Materialisation of Painted Flowers
A Variation for Water, Billiard Ball and Wine
Professional Movements
In Open Council - Match Extinguishing Tricks; Escutcheon Pins, Vanishing Cards
Pithy Patter - Monoplanic Candle
De Vega's Coils - The Snowball
Answers to Correspondents

Number 24 (November 12th, 1913)

Conjuring to Children
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
What Others are Doing - A. E. Bodie
Practical Magic - A New "Four Aces and Kings"; Three Tubes Flower Production; The Clairvoyant Lump of Sugar
Professional Movements
In Open Council - Musical Glasses; Rice Bowls; Water Billiard Ball & Wine; etc.
De Vega's Coils - The Rocket
Magical Societies
Answers to Correspondents
An Interesting Puzzle

Number 25 (November 19th, 1913)

A Standard of Honour
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
Programme
Practical Magic - A Goldfish Vanish in Globe of Fire
Military Magic - Making the Flag
Professional Movements
In Open Council - Credit where Credit is Due; Claims to Priority
On Rolling Coils
Society Notes
Answers to Correspondents

Number 26 (November 26th, 1913)

Frauds
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
Programme
Practical Magic - A Challenge Paper-Tearing Feat
Cards - The Divining Knife
Professional Movements
In Open Council
Society Notes
Magical Circle Banquet

Number 27 (December 3rd, 1913)

Originality / J. N. Maskelyne
Purely Personal
Programme / F. Culpitt
A Complete Fit-up / Owen Clark
Professional Movements
In Open Council
Lessons in Practical Magic / Frank Holmes
Reviews
Answers to Correspondents

Number 28 (December 10th, 1913)

Conjurer's Printing / Max Sterling
Purely Personal
Programme / Tom Jersey
Lightning Humorous Cartooning / Lionel Klimsch
Professional Movements
In Open Council
How to Become a Magician / Frank Holmes
A Striking Match Effect

Number 29 (December 17th, 1913)

Preserving Secrets / Vernon Foster
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
Programme - Mahatma
Practical Magci / Mons. Picitt, Edward H. Taylor, Franz E. Eaton Fearn
Professional Movements
In Open Council
How to become a Magician / Frank Holmes
Magical Reviews
Society Notes

Number 30 (December 24th, 1913)

Christmas Greetings
Preserving Secrets / Ernest E. Noakes, Couqelli
Programme / Gard & Gard
Practical Magic / Owen Clark
Hints on Entertaining / Sidney Stein
Professional Movements
In Open Council
How to Become a Magician / Frank Holmes
Society News

Number 31 (December 31st, 1913)

Exploiting Royal Favours / Max Sterling
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
Programme / Maskelyne & Devant
Practical Magic - A Vanishing Candle
Magicians' Costumes
Professional Movements
In Open Council
How to Become a Magician / Frank Holmes
Society News
Magical Reviews

Number 32 (January 7th, 1914)

The Reason Why / Max Sterling
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
Programme / Owen Clark
Practical Magic - A Chinese Surprise Salver
Magicians' Costumes
Professional Movements
How to Become a Magician / Frank Holmes
In Open Council
Magical Reviews

Number 33 (January 14th, 1914)

Change your Act / Max Sterling
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
Programme / Travese
Practical Magic / Cecil Lyle
Real Magical History / G. W. Hunter
Professional Movements
In Open Council
How to Become a Magician / Frank Holmes
Reviews

Number 34 (January 21st, 1914)

Invention: An Outraged Term / Max Sterling
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
Programme / Austen Temple
Practical Magic / Karl Kay
In Open Council
Professional Movements
How to Become a Magician / Frank Holmes
Reviews
Real Magical History / G. W. Hunter

Number 35 (January 28th, 1914)

Not Quite the Same / Spitari
Purely Personal
Between Ourselves
Programme / Prince Kuroki
Practical Magic / Max Sterling
The Striking Coin / Frank Holmes
Professional Movements
In Open Council
Real Magical History / G. W. Hunter
How to Become a Magician / Frank Holmes
Society News

Number 36 (February 4th, 1914)

How I Turned the Tables on a Sharper / Will Le Hay
Between Ourselves
Practical Magic / Ernest Salt
Professional Movements
Useful Automatic Servante / Wilton Warton
In Open Council
Real Magical History / G. W. Hunter
How to Become a Magician / Frank Holmes
Reviews
Answers to Correspondents

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