Almanac
July 2: Peculiar Coincidences
A pleasing convergence of numbers?
The Genii Speak, July 2026
Reflecting on Singapore and twisted aces
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.
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.
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June 1: Selbit debuts The Mighty Cheese
This strange and unusual illusion rolls into the world on this day in 1912.
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May 25: Is Magic an art?
OK, let’s settle this once and for all.
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May 20: James Stewart
He had a turn as a magic assistant but found his success in the movies.
News
The Genii Speak, June 2026
Welcome to the June issue of Genii, The International Conjurors’ Magazine.
Book Review
‘Thieving Bastards’ by Andrew Wimhurst
Getting a first-hand look at some of the grittier terrain of the gambling underworld.