Some illustrations and design elements scattered throughout this month’s issue may seem familiar. A few date to the last century, others to more recent years. Together they trace the visual history of Genii: The International Conjurors’ Magazine, a publication whose identity has always depended on more than words alone. Editors and contributors shaped its voice, but artists and designers gave that voice a face. Their illustrations did more than decorate the pages: They helped define the magazine’s personality, expressing the mystery, elegance, and humor that make conjuring so compelling.
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