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December Mailbox
The Shenanigan Die Box and “interesting” problems
November 13: Tina Lenert's Mascot Moth
In 1999, Tina Lenert appeared as the eponymous star of The Mascot Moth
Genii Editors
Almanac
November 11: The Magical Master
In 1907, David Devant premiered The Magical Master at St. George’s Hall
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November 3: Verbeck
Eugene Verbeck was born this day in 1844
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October 31: Thumb Tip's Invention
Today marks the birthday of Professor Herwinn (William Humpage) in 1861; he apparently invented the Thumb Tip
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October 28: Robert-Houdin in Algeria
Robert-Houdin’s famous magic performance before the Algerian chieftains occurred in an Algiers theater this night in 1856
Questionnaire
The Genii Questionnaire: Nikola Arkane
MY DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IN MAGIC: Making a living performing magic. MY DEFINITION OF FAILURE IN MAGIC: Pirating and exposing magic for money and likes.
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November Mailbox
Still making adjustments, a reader weighs in about marketed tricks
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October 16: Peter Godfrey
Peter Godfrey was born on this day in 1899
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October 4: The Floating (Toilet) Ball
On this day in 1946, magic dealer Joe Karson filed a U.S. patent for an “Illusion Apparatus,” marketed under the name of Zombie, the floating ball.
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October 1: Clippo
In the October 1937 Linking Ring, William H. Wilson (Will de Seive) advertised his trick, Clippo.
News
Chronicling Magicians and Their Audiences
The distinguished historian and author discusses his unique approach to magic's past in The Magic Book Podcast.