Genii ( May 1984)
Posted: January 8th, 2002, 2:10 am
I recently purchased a small number (actually it was 230) of old magic magazines - issues of "Genii", "Magigram", and "Magic Manuscript" - at the bargain basement price of 50 cents (Australian) per issue. Given the current exchange rate that's about 25 cents (US) each! A small price to pay for a whole lot of education and enjoyment.
The May 1984 issue contains a number of interesting things:
A report on the FFFF convention (April 1984) written by Max Maven, in which he writes the following about Bob Stencel:
"For many, this was the first opportunity to see Bob work. He is a real character, in the best sense of that term, and his work is terrific. Of particualr interest was a 'Cards to Pocket' handling, and also his version of the J. C. Wagner 'Torn and Restored Card'. At the close of the convention, Bob Stencel was awarded with a trophy, having been voted that honor by the rest of the registrants, as the man who had contributed most to this year's affair."
Can anybody provide any information about Bob Stencel and his magic? I'm aware that Richard published some of his material in "Richard's Almanac".
Also in the FFFF report:
"Richard 'Moo-Moo' Kaufman followes, to prove he can actually do the tough stuff."
Well done Richard!
And finally....
An advertisement on page 385 for "The Amazing Skeet Feat" (Greg Eanes). The desription of the effect reads like Chad Long's effect with playing cards and a toy dart gun.
The May 1984 issue contains a number of interesting things:
A report on the FFFF convention (April 1984) written by Max Maven, in which he writes the following about Bob Stencel:
"For many, this was the first opportunity to see Bob work. He is a real character, in the best sense of that term, and his work is terrific. Of particualr interest was a 'Cards to Pocket' handling, and also his version of the J. C. Wagner 'Torn and Restored Card'. At the close of the convention, Bob Stencel was awarded with a trophy, having been voted that honor by the rest of the registrants, as the man who had contributed most to this year's affair."
Can anybody provide any information about Bob Stencel and his magic? I'm aware that Richard published some of his material in "Richard's Almanac".
Also in the FFFF report:
"Richard 'Moo-Moo' Kaufman followes, to prove he can actually do the tough stuff."
Well done Richard!
And finally....
An advertisement on page 385 for "The Amazing Skeet Feat" (Greg Eanes). The desription of the effect reads like Chad Long's effect with playing cards and a toy dart gun.