Is Martin Lewis in your mailbox yet?

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » August 16th, 2002, 6:07 pm

The September issue of Genii was mailed last Monday. Wondering if you have received yours yet and what condition it was in.
We are in the process of creating a subscription upgrade that, for only a few extra dollars, will allow you to receive Genii in a white paper envelope with a piece of cardboard inside to protect it.
Any interest?

Jeffrey Cowan · Postby **Jeffrey Cowan** » August 16th, 2002, 6:29 pm

(1) Not yet received in Santa Monica, CA
(2) Not interested in special packaging for an extra charge. My copy invariably arrives in fine condition, and I don't collect the issues anyway. Just read 'em, clip and file what I deem the "good stuff" (which admittedly is a lot in some months) and then toss the rest.

Jeff Haas · Postby **Jeff Haas** » August 17th, 2002, 12:57 am

I'm not interested in the extra packaging. Either the magazine makes it, or it doesn't.

M.U.M. comes with the piece of cardboard...once the post office managed to lose both the plastic bag and the magazine, but delivered the piece of cardboard, as if it was a giant postcard.

Jeff

Sean Macfarlane · Postby **Sean Macfarlane** » August 17th, 2002, 5:20 am

I think it might help my issues. My postman always folds mine in half and stuffs it in my mailbox.

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » August 17th, 2002, 3:45 pm

The white envelope and cardboard would be a voluntary upgrade. Those who do nothing will keep exactly the same service they have now. Those who want the extra protection for the magazine will be able to get it for a few extra bucks.

Rick Schulz · Postby **Rick Schulz** » August 17th, 2002, 5:36 pm

I haven't received my copy yet - unusual, since I almost always get it by the 15th. You've done a wonderful job of getting this magazine out on time - two weeks early, actually - every month for the past two years (at least; I'm sorry but I've lost count). I really don't understand what the extra packaging would give me for the few extra bucks, but if other subscribers are sufficiently impressed to share their experience, I might be willing to try it. Richard, you are to be commended for constantly improving this publication. Keep up the good work!

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 17th, 2002, 10:29 pm

Pete Biro should opt for this extra care packaging, because by the time his issue arrives, its already a collector's item! :D

Pete Biro · Postby **Pete Biro** » August 17th, 2002, 11:43 pm

When another magazine started to put them into a plastic bag... that's all I got... the plastic bag.

I thing Fedex in that can't tear paper would be the best.

:D

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 20th, 2002, 8:24 am

Mine arrived in Seattle, WA yesterday, Aug. 19. As usual it was in fine condition, snug within its plastic bag. And the article on Martin Lewis was outstanding. Simply wonderful.

Zech Johnson

Robert McDaniel · Postby **Robert McDaniel** » August 20th, 2002, 8:44 am

I received mine yesterday (19th) in perfect condition. Great issue!

Robert McDaniel
Austin, Texas

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » August 20th, 2002, 9:03 am

Only half a dozen of you have recieved the September issue? PLEASE tell me that isn't really the case. HAVE you received your September issue?

CardFan · Postby **CardFan** » August 20th, 2002, 9:05 am

It wasn't in my mailbox yesterday (Monday). (:^(

Jim Maloney_dup1 · Postby **Jim Maloney_dup1** » August 20th, 2002, 9:29 am

Not yet, but I don't expect mine until sometime around the 22-25th. That's when I usually get it.

-Jim

Dustin Stinett · Postby **Dustin Stinett** » August 20th, 2002, 10:01 am

The Southside of the Orange Curtain (it helps prevent those Angelinos from unwittingly straying into uncharted territory, where streets that run parallel also intersect) checking in: Martin's smiling face was in my mailbox yesterday.

Dustin

Mike Powers · Postby **Mike Powers** » August 20th, 2002, 10:26 am

Martin Lewis issue arrived today (Aug. 20th.) in LaPorte Indiana.

Jim Maloney_dup1 · Postby **Jim Maloney_dup1** » August 20th, 2002, 1:31 pm

Ignore my previous post. Martin arrived in my mailbox today. I think he was starting to feel a bit claustrophobic from being stuffed in there.

-Jim

Josh Mandel · Postby **Josh Mandel** » August 20th, 2002, 5:23 pm

Martin Lewis appeared in my mailbox today (Tuesday, Aug. 20th). Albany, New York. In fine condition.

--Josh

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 20th, 2002, 9:33 pm

Do subscribers receive their issues before magic shop drops as a rule? As of 20th we had no delivery. Ofcourse it IS the September issue and people start calling looking for it August 2nd:/
KW

CardFan · Postby **CardFan** » August 20th, 2002, 9:39 pm

Martin Lewis was in my mailbox today, Tuesday.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 21st, 2002, 3:10 am

Our order for the Magic Shop has not arrived yet as of 08-20-02...
Richard.

Dave Shepherd · Postby **Dave Shepherd** » August 21st, 2002, 3:16 am

Vienna, Virginia--received it on Monday, August 19. Don't know what took it so long this time. Usually I get it within three or four days of shipping.

It was in good shape. I love the Martin Lewis piece, and the routine by Roberto Giobbi is one that I hope will soon become a buried and forgotten treasure. It looks very good.

Steve Snediker · Postby **Steve Snediker** » August 21st, 2002, 6:40 am

Siloam Springs, Arkansas received the Martin Lewis issue on the 20th. After a quick perusal, I need to get an expensive cigar and enjoy a thorough read.

Kudos to Richard and the rest of the staff.

Sned

Bill Goldman · Postby **Bill Goldman** » August 21st, 2002, 7:09 am

I received mine yesterday in excellent condition. I'm referring to the content, of course. The magazine itself was rolled up to fit in the mailbox. The Martin Lewis article was terrific.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 21st, 2002, 7:32 am

My copy came today (Aug 20).

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 21st, 2002, 10:05 am

Martin Lewis was in my mailbox, but no sign of Genii LOL :D .....it arrived in perfect condition

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 21st, 2002, 12:03 pm

Not yet in Chicago (60606)

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 21st, 2002, 1:54 pm

Got mine in Lexington MA,8/21/02. The entrie upper right corner was bent, but otherwise fine. There was something I was wondering about, these adds by Houdini's magic shop about not doing drugs, they seem a bit random.

Noah Levine

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 21st, 2002, 2:49 pm

Dorchester, MA, it arrived here this afternoon :o )

Pete McCabe · Postby **Pete McCabe** » August 21st, 2002, 3:35 pm

My copy arrived in my mailbox (here in Los Angeles) today.

Well, technically it arrived in Pete Biro's mailbox, and I took it from there. Don't worry -- I'll put it back when mine arrives. I don't want to deprive Pete of his Genii, I just want to make sure he doesn't read it before me.

Almost forgot -- I would not pay extra for better shipping. My copy arrives fine every month.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 21st, 2002, 5:35 pm

Mine arrived yesterday (Boise, Idaho). Always in good condition.

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » August 21st, 2002, 7:23 pm

Due to complaints from subscribers that the new issue of Genii arrives at their local magic shop before their copy arrives at home, we are holding the shipment of magic shop copies a few days longer to try and equalize when everyone receives their issues. I know how I would feel, having paid for 1 to 3 years of a magazine in advance, if it showed up at the shop every month before I got my copy.
BUT, the new issue should arrive at magic shops just a few days later than usual.

Jackie Huang · Postby **Jackie Huang** » August 21st, 2002, 7:36 pm

Arrived today in Princeton, New Jersey.

The renewal notice is in good condition. :)

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 21st, 2002, 10:10 pm

Magic shop copies arrived today<8-21>.
Wonderful work on this issue. Worth all the annoying calls of "is it there yet?".
KW

Terry · Postby **Terry** » August 22nd, 2002, 4:59 am

Arrived here on the 20th.

Only 1 complaint - the Jon R & Harry Anderson piece was too short. That was the same problem with Harry's book 'Wise Guy'. Long on tricks and short on Harry and his experiences. Would much rather enjoyed reading more about him than his tricks. Just an opinion.

fkaps1 · Postby **fkaps1** » August 22nd, 2002, 9:16 am

Hi Richard,

Here it is August 22nd and I have not yet received the new issue.

Marc DeSouza

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 22nd, 2002, 6:23 pm

My copy came today, Aug. 22, in Winchester, MA.

fredm · Postby **fredm** » August 22nd, 2002, 6:45 pm

My copy arrived today 8/22/02 in good condition.Live in South Jersey.

Fred

Guest · Postby **Guest** » August 22nd, 2002, 10:40 pm

I am getting a stiff neck from being in all those mailboxes. I am also breaking out in spots, I hope I am not lining someones dove cage.

Rennie · Postby **Rennie** » August 23rd, 2002, 6:39 am

Received in San Jose California yesterday ( August 22 ) in good condition and might add the Martin Lewis article looks great.

Ira Rush · Postby **Ira Rush** » August 23rd, 2002, 7:54 am

Received my issue here in New Jersey on Wednesday, 8/20.

Would have reported sooner, but Martin was really stuck in the mailbox, couldn't get him out, seemed his legs got stuck on ....

Great issue, the extra packing for the magazine, possibly, but I would have to get more details.