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July 22: Horace Goldin debut at the Palace Theatre
Goldin packs it in.
Mailbox: August 2026
Disposing of a collection and thoughts on AI
Will Houstoun
Will Houstoun is Genii’s executive editor. He holds a literary fellowship from The Magic Castle, has a PhD in Victorian conjuring, and consults for film and television.
The Genii Speak
The Genii Speak, August 2026
Genii at 30,000 feet
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July 18: Charles Morritt Receives Interesting Recognition
A theatre manager records an interesting note about a famous magician.
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July 8: Richard Ross Wins FISM Grand Prix, Again
Looking back at the all-star line up at the international congress in Paris.
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July 2: Peculiar Coincidences
A pleasing convergence of numbers?
News
The Genii Speak, July 2026
Reflecting on Singapore and twisted aces
Mailbox
Mailbox: July 2026
Standing against manufactured standing ovations
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June 28: Dr. Bodie ordered to pay up
An overdose by the good doctor results in a court order to pay.
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June 20: The Mighty Cheese melts
To cheese or not to cheese, that is the question!
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June 17: Tommy Cooper sings on Thank Your Lucky Stars
Beloved comedy magician changes his tune for this television appearance.
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June 9: First day of the first IBM Convention
The beginnings of the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention tradition.