The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

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The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby Richard Kaufman » December 17th, 2014, 12:21 pm

The January Issue of Genii
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When Italy was chosen to present the 2015 FISM World Championships, a cheer went up from everyone who was happy to see this grand competition/convention return to Europe. The man who made the pitch was Walter Rolfo, profiled in our cover story by Max Maven. Videos in our digital edition

At the last Los Angeles Conference on Magic History, our Associate Editor Mr. Stinett gave an excellent talk on Earl Lockman, an escape artist and magician who trouped through the United States during the mid-20th century. Dustin has turned his talk into an article and you’ll find “Locks Can’t Lock Lockman.” A video in our digital edition.

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We have an insightful obituary of the British magician Bobby Bernard by the alarmingly busy Brian Sibley.

The suicide of Robin Williams in 2014 prompted his friend and magician Jay Alexander to discuss his many years of performing for the famous comedian and actor at his annual Thanksgiving party. Jim Steinmeyer leads the interview.

Dale Salwak, a professor of English Lit in real life, examines the many intersections of teaching and magic.

Barry Wiley has been fascinated by the fraudulent medium Ana Eva Fay for many years. We featured his biography of Fay, The Indescribable Phenomenon (Hermetic Press), on our cover years ago. His interest has not abated, and this month we present an excerpt from his novel A Spirit of Fraud.

Andi Gladwin brings you three great tricks and a video in “Magicana,” including a fantastic Card at Any Number. Videos in our digital edition.

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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby Richard Kaufman » December 17th, 2014, 10:06 pm

I've added a video of Bobby Bernard to his obit, which comes courtesy of Bill McIlhaney and the Magic Circle, shot in 1956, in which he performs the Downs Coin Star and a few other items.
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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby Ted M » December 19th, 2014, 3:36 pm

I'm enjoying how "More Genii Speaks" is evolving into a variety show, with dealer demos and a puppet show.

(My favorite remains the dancing Rob Zabrecky finger puppet...)

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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby Richard Kaufman » December 19th, 2014, 5:15 pm

We'll be giving away nicely-printed copies of that Rob Zabrecky magic set at the Genii Convention, where Rob will be happy to sign your very own copy of his finger puppet.
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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby P.T.Widdle » December 19th, 2014, 7:37 pm

Regarding "Genii Speaks" is it my imagination or is Richard starting to sport a Houdini-like, part in the middle type hair style?

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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby Richard Kaufman » December 19th, 2014, 7:49 pm

Damn hair is abandoning my head like rats from a sinking ship. Various manners of combing and brushing take place.
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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby AJM » December 21st, 2014, 10:14 am

I see I'm getting the 'you don't have any active subscriptions' message when trying to access the iPad app. Haven't tried on the computer as yet. I'm wondering if there have been any recent upgrades which have screwed up subscriber records?

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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby Richard Kaufman » December 21st, 2014, 11:36 am

Andrew, please contact Margret on Monday.
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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby Bill Marquardt » December 21st, 2014, 11:51 am

I had the exact same problem after installing iOS versions 8.1 and 8.1.1 Deleting and re-installing the iGenii app fixed the problem both times, but I lost my downloaded digital issues and had to download them again.

I just updated to iOS 8.1.2 and had no problems this time. Everything works like it should. I cannot say if this is a common problem as no one else seems to have complained about this. It seems that not every iPad reacts the same way. Weird business.

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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby AJM » December 21st, 2014, 11:57 am

Thanks Bill.

I've tried the computer and all looks fine there.
Will try the iPad again later and take it from there.

Regards

Andrew

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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby Bill Marquardt » December 30th, 2014, 1:26 pm

My iPad2 just did this trick again, so I guess I do not know what is going on, either. I have not updated the iOS since my earlier post, so my joy in believing that the problem was corrected was short-lived. Perhaps we both shall just have to live with the situation. It does not take too long to re-download the issues I want to read off-line, but it is a hassle.

I really do not understand why the system on the iPad loses track of my subscription status. I have no such problem on my desktop Mac.

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Re: The January Issue of iGenii is now Live

Postby AJM » December 30th, 2014, 1:51 pm

Hi Bill

Yes, I eventually deleted the app and re-installed it and all looked to be ok. Will see what happens when I attempt to download the next issue.

That's the first time I've encountered this problem, I'm hoping it will be a one- off.

Definitely a problem with the Apple iPhone and iPad app as the Android app (and iGenii) is fine.

Andrew


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