The Sphinx Volume 47 (Mar 1948 - Feb 1949) by John Mulholland
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| The Sphinx Awards 1948. | 4 |
| The Cover. | 4 |
| Tricks I Like. By Al Baker. | 5 |
| Variation on the Flower Cone. By David Bamberg, Carlos H. Colombi, and Graciela N. Avendano. | 6 |
| Second Deal. By Douglas Francis. | 6 |
| Sorcar's Vanishing Lamp. By P. C. Sorcar. | 7 |
| Cigar Box Switch. By A. W. Fey. | 8 |
| 21st Century Card Trick. By C. Steffensen. | 9 |
| England's Home of Mystery. Founded 75 Years Ago. | 10 |
| Poster: Maskelyne and Cooke. | 11 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 12 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 12 |
| S.A.M. Parent Assembly Show. | 13 |
| Swensk Magisk Cirkels Kongress. By Julius Sundman. | 13 |
| Holland Notes. By J. H. Vermeyden. | 14 |
| Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli. | 14 |
| Will Goldston Dies. Jess Kelley Dies. Zomah Dies. | 19 |
| Editor's Page. | 20 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 21 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 21 |
| Where They Are. | 21 |
| German Notes. By Kurt Volkmann. | 22 |
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| Miracles For Sale: Hollow Eggs. Kingsland Flower Pots. Magic Rabbits. Al Baker's Card Trio. Con-Fu-Zing Rope. Dowler's Flower Burst. Adonis Table. Improved Milk Pitcher. Visible Block Penetration. Mechanical Ring Pull. George Coon's Comedy Light Bulb. | 32 |
| The Cover. | 32 |
| "Carmen's Tambourine". By Okito. | 33 |
| The Vase of Tibet. By P.C.Sorcar. | 34 |
| "The Ubiquitous Wand". By Carlos H. Colombi. | 35 |
| The Bastille Stock. By Edward M. Massey. | 35 |
| Ultimate Rabbit and High Hat Cards. By Mandini. | 36 |
| "The Torn Corner". By George DeMott. | 36 |
| New Light On The Renaissance Master. By Edgar Heyl. | 38 |
| Card: Alexander Herrmann. | 41 |
| You Should Know Ladson Butler. | 42 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 47 |
| Editor's Page. | 48 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 49 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 49 |
| Where They Are. | 49 |
| Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli. | 50 |
| Magic In Print: How To Remember Names and Faces. Annemann's Miracles of Card Magic. 50 Tricks With A Thumb Tip. Encyclopedia of Sleeving. The World's Fastest Card Trick. The Card Expert Entertains. Magic As A Hobby. Testament of R. W. Hull. Nothing Is Impossible. | 51 |
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| The Cover. | 60 |
| Magic You Can Buy. By Ade Duval. | 60 |
| Mysterious Rubber Ball. By Slydini. | 61 |
| Chinese Money Trick. By Mora. | 62 |
| Giant Card Penetration. By Dr. Stanley Jaks. | 63 |
| Sorcar's Production Cabinet. By P. C. Sorcar. | 64 |
| The Metiche. By David Bamberg (Fu Manchu). | 66 |
| The Chuang Chin. By John Mulholland. | 67 |
| Glancing Back. By J. Elder Blackledge. | 68 |
| Poster: Frikell. | 69 |
| Quoting Houdin. By Victor Farelli. | 70 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 75 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 76 |
| Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli. | 77 |
| Obituaries: Harry Price, Arthur Prince, Marvelous Maurice. | 77 |
| Magic In Print: Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic. | 77 |
| Editor's Page. | 78 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 79 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 79 |
| Where They Are. | 79 |
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| The Cover. | 88 |
| Dealers Rights. | 88 |
| Penetration. By Edward Marlo. | 89 |
| Burlingame's Dissecting Card Box. By Newmann, the Hypnotist. | 90 |
| Answers From Fire. By Silent Mora. | 91 |
| Peter's Silk-Ale. By Mandini. | 91 |
| Cremetion of a Half. By Al Vitale. | 92 |
| Thoughts on S. B. Blank Deck. By Robt. W. Edmanson. | 93 |
| Tent Show Trickery. By Tommy Windsor. | 94 |
| Poster: Dr. Gough. | 99 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 100 |
| News Pictures Of The Month. | 105 |
| International Brotherhood of Magicians 20 Annual Convention, New Orleans May 31-June 3. | 106 |
| Editor's Page. | 108 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 109 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 109 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 110 |
| Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli. | 110 |
| Where They Are. | 110 |
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| The Cover. | 120 |
| Miracles for Sale: Wire Recorder. Improved Prediction Supreme. New Bang Gun. Percy the Penguin. Multum In Parvo. Triple Silk Change. | 120 |
| Magic in Print: Stunts With Stage Money. Principles and Deceptions. Doing Magic for Youngsters. | 120 |
| Blow-Out. By Hathaway. | 121 |
| Rope Cut. By Jerry McDermott. | 122 |
| The Three Card Trick. By Norman Meyerson. | 122 |
| Sorcar Gives You a Secret. By P. C. Sorcar. | 123 |
| "Smith" - The Egyptian Caterpillar. By Carlos H. Colombi and Graciela N. Avendano. | 124 |
| Artida Chess and Checkerboard. By A. W. Fey. | 125 |
| Esp Miracle. By Fred Braue. | 125 |
| Crystal Magic - The Money Tray. By Augustus Rapp. | 126 |
| Today and Yesterday. By George Johnson. | 127 |
| Colorini. By Robert Lund. | 128 |
| An early Nineteenth Century Italian Woodcut. | 129 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 130 |
| Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli. | 130 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 135 |
| Paul LePaul Honored. | 135 |
| Twentieth Annual Conference, Society of American Magicians. | 136 |
| Where They Are. | 139 |
| Obituaries: H. Benoit-Bazille. George Wagner. Charles H. Hopkins. William Lee. Beaupre, The Magician. | 139 |
| Editor's Page. | 140 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 141 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 141 |
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| The Cover. | 148 |
| Miracles for Sale: Eyes of the Gods. Flag Staffs. The Pin-Up Wand. Lectric Laff Lamp. Triple-Trik. Melo-Dy-Namo. News of the Dealers. | 148 |
| A Hair Raising Illusion. By Milbourne Christopher. | 149 |
| The Rice and Orange Trick. By Augustus Rapp. | 150 |
| The Knuckle Roll. By Al. Vitali. | 152 |
| Improved Ace Transportation. By P. C. Sorcar. | 153 |
| Poker Deal Finish. By Harry Mendoza. | 153 |
| "Magic In A Handkerchief". By Carlos H. Colombi and Graciela N. Avendano. | 154 |
| Chefalo. By J. H. Vermeyden. | 155 |
| Poster: Thurston. | 158 |
| Through So. American Eyes. By Carlos Marquat. | 163 |
| Magic Query. | 163 |
| I Went to Reno P.C.A.M. Convention. By Rowland D. Goodman. | 164 |
| Editor's Page. | 166 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 167 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 167 |
| Magic in Print: Show Stoppers with Cards. Triks Year Book. Mentale Mysterier. Mes Secrets de Magie. | 167 |
| Where They Are. | 168 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 169 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 169 |
| Magic Query Answer. | 170 |
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| The Cover. | 176 |
| Miracles for Sale: Modes for Mentalists. Skullo-Cation. FL-MT Glass. Ultra-Flower Production. Daisy Card Wheel. Harrison's Spear-it Knife. | 176 |
| Minar's Billiard Balls. By Minar - Magician of Algeria. | 177 |
| "Where Is That Card?" By George DeMott. | 178 |
| Revamping an Old Sleight. By Jerry McDermott. | 179 |
| Many Happy Returns. By Verrall Wass. | 180 |
| Producing Cigarettes. By Julius Sundman. | 181 |
| From Chautauqua to Television. By Ade Duval. | 182 |
| Poster: Duval Brothers. | 185 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 187 |
| Exposing. By Arthur Punnar. | 188 |
| Magic Query. | 188 |
| The Coffin - An Authentic Episode. By Hathaway. | 189 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 190 |
| Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli. | 190 |
| Boniment from Spain. By Victor Farelli. | 195 |
| Magic Query Answer. | 195 |
| Magic in Print: Come Good Spirits. | 195 |
| Editor's Page. | 196 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 197 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 197 |
| Where They Are. | 197 |
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| The Cover. | 204 |
| Paul Rosini: September 29, 1902 to September 19, 1948. | 204 |
| L. Raymond Cox: February 24, 1908 to September 26, 1948. | 204 |
| The "All-Thru" Cane. By Karrell Fox. | 205 |
| C.A.R.E. By Paul Anton. | 206 |
| The Magic "Magic Wand". By Carlos H. Colombi and Graciela N. Avendano. | 206 |
| "Crime Does Not Pay". By P. C. Sorcar. | 207 |
| Loading a Tube. By John Mulholland. | 208 |
| Night Court. By Hathaway. | 209 |
| Congres Magique International. By Victor Peacock. | 210 |
| Abbott's Get-Together. | 212 |
| Magic Query. | 214 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 214 |
| Where They Are. | 214 |
| Poster: Silent Mora. | 215 |
| Murdock's Magic Act. By George DeMott. | 216 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 221 |
| T.A.O.M. Second Annual Conclave. By Frank Werner. | 222 |
| M.A.E.S. Convention. | 224 |
| Editor's Page. | 226 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 227 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 227 |
| Magic in Print: Fantaisies avec les Des a Jouer. Peter the Great. After Dinner Science. | 227 |
| Magic Query Answer. | 228 |
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| The Cover. | 236 |
| Miracles for Sale: Band-it Card. | 236 |
| "Thanks to Dai Vernon Another Brainwave". By Douglas Francis. | 237 |
| The Singapore Slicer. By Tan Hock Chuan. | 238 |
| Victory Billiard Balls And Handkerchiefs. By Ed. J. Miller. | 238 |
| Trick Number Three Million and Two. By Peter Layne. | 239 |
| Salt Trick. By Joe Scott. | 239 |
| The New Haunted Deck. By Stuart Cramer. | 240 |
| Change Cabinet. By Mandini. | 241 |
| The Passe Passe Effect. By George DeMott. | 241 |
| British I.B.M. Convention. | 242 |
| The Vital Elements of Magical Art. By Arthur Punnar. | 243 |
| Magic Query. | 243 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 244 |
| Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli. | 244 |
| Program: Charles Bertram for the benefit of M. Charlier. | 245 |
| Samuel Herrmann. By Kurt Volkmann. | 246 |
| New England Convention. | 251 |
| Indian Magicians' Club. | 251 |
| Editor's Page. | 252 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 253 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 253 |
| Magic in Print: The Fine Art of Magic. More Fun With Magic. | 253 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 254 |
| Where They Are. | 254 |
| Magic Query Answer. | 254 |
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| Miracles for Sale: Sawing a Woman in Halves. Burning Hot. Break-it. Ashes of Satan. Multiplying Pipes. Aqua-Mystic. Cut and Restored Silk. Tuba-Flora. Cut and Restored Neck-tie. Egg in Paper. Ice Cream Cones. Fruit and Vegetables. | 264 |
| Singapore Screen. By Tan Hock Chuan. | 265 |
| New Smokes for Old. By "Smo-King" Arnold Belais. | 266 |
| Sorcar's Sliding Dice-Box Illusion. By P. C. Sorcar. | 267 |
| How Not To Palm A Ball. By Arthur Punnar. | 268 |
| A Shocking Wand. By Douglas Francis. | 269 |
| A Comedy Coin Routine. By George DeMott. | 269 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 270 |
| Calendar: The Magician at the Inn. | 271 |
| Mr. Squawks. By Milbourne Christopher. | 272 |
| Where They Are. | 274 |
| Gus Stanley Dies. Harry Brock Dies. Carlo Rossetti Dies. | 274 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson | 279 |
| Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli. | 279 |
| Editor's Page. | 280 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 281 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 281 |
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| The Cover. | 292 |
| Magic in Print: The Secret System. Tarbell Course, V. Magicdotes. "Impromptu". Card Tricks That Work. | 292 |
| Ribbon Spread Trick. By Matt Schulien. | 293 |
| Sorcar's Acme Coin Vanish. By P. C. Sorcar. | 294 |
| La Banniere Etoilee. By Okito (Theo. Bamberg) | 295 |
| Talk of The Town. By Jerry McDermott. | 298 |
| Challenge Card. By Jesse A. Mueller. | 299 |
| Black and White. By Douglas Francis. | 299 |
| Richiardi, Jr. By Arthur Leroy. | 300 |
| Poster: Richiardi Jr. | 301 |
| Magic Literature? By Dariel Fitzkee. | 302 |
| Magic Query. | 302 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 307 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 307 |
| Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli. | 307 |
| Autograph collection. | 308 |
| Editor's Page. | 312 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 313 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 313 |
| Where They Are. | 313 |
| Magic Query Answer. | 314 |
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| The Cover. | 320 |
| A Glass Casket. By Theodore Bamberg (Okito) | 321 |
| Vice-Versa. By Len J. Sewell. | 322 |
| The Hindoo Balls and Bow. By W. A. Russell. | 322 |
| Improved Growth of Flowers. By Ladson Butler. | 323 |
| One More Twentieth Century. By William R. Walsh. | 324 |
| Silks from Envelopes. By T. J. Crawford. | 325 |
| Magic Query. | 325 |
| Han Ping Chien. By David P. Abbott. | 326 |
| London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson. | 328 |
| Paris Notes. By Victor Farelli. | 328 |
| Harry Leat dies. Abe J. Warsaw dies. Leo Keller dies. | 328 |
| South American Notes. By E. Leslie Briant. | 329 |
| Where They Are. | 329 |
| The Magic of Dr. Jaks. By Martin Gardner. | 334 |
| Editor's Page. | 336 |
| Squawks. By Frazee. | 337 |
| 25 Years Ago. | 337 |
| Magic Query Answer. | 337 |
word count: 236654 which is equivalent to 946 standard pages of text
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