The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

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The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby Richard Kaufman » April 22nd, 2022, 2:57 pm

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The Magic Castle has a new owner, and he’s on the cover of the May issue. Read all about how Randy Pitchford became the Academy of Magical Arts’ new landlord. Dr. Will Houstoun, Dr. Richard Wiseman, and David Britland tell us the story behind story decks (you know, routines like “Sam the Bellhop”). David Regal does some coin and do-it-yourself work in “Material Concessions,” while Jim Steinmeyer gets poetic in “Conjuring.” In “Dealing with It,” John Bannon serves up a multi-effect showpiece with cards. Jon Racherbaumer unearths an almost self-working card trick in “Exhumations,” and this month’s “Magicana” has three items, including one that’s guaranteed no FUSS.
It turns out that Hannibal wanted to play the guitar. Fortunately for us he plays a deck of cards far better; read about it in “Happiness is the Road.” Krystyn Lambert shares a chance meeting with Paul Harris in “Stage as Studio.” It’s all about firsts in this month’s “Knights at The Magic Castle” with Shawn McMaster. Vanessa Armstrong casts “The Eye” of Genii on magic’s news. Finally, our reviewers in “Light from the Lamp” this month are Tom Frame with books, Brad Henderson on tricks, and Bill Wells discusses videos. We remember three fine men of magic in this issue: Pressley Guitar, Peter Galinskas, and David Goodsell. All that and more is on the inside. In the meantime, the countdown to MAGIC Live is on. We hope to see you there.
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Re: The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby Dustin Stinett » April 22nd, 2022, 3:07 pm

A handsome lad (and birthday boy) on that cover.

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Re: The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby Steve Bryant » April 24th, 2022, 2:07 pm

Great issue!

Regarding the Story Decks article, I may have missed the references, but would otherwise add that there are some great versions by Tyler Wilson, Kent Gunn, and Mike Rogers. Mike's was particularly offensive, which was the point of the gag.

And I loved the John Bannon trick. I have been entertaining myself with it all morning.

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Re: The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby Richard Kaufman » April 26th, 2022, 2:47 pm

Just a note: the issue has been delayed further at the printer due to staffing issues. Hopefully will mail on Monday. Read the digital issue!
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Re: The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby PressureFan » April 27th, 2022, 5:34 pm

I'm guessing the Mike Rogers version isn't in print. I don't find it anywhere.

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Re: The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby Richard Kaufman » April 27th, 2022, 10:35 pm

What are you referring to?
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Re: The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby PressureFan » April 27th, 2022, 11:14 pm

The Mike Roger's Story Deck Steve mentioned.

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Re: The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby Richard Kaufman » April 28th, 2022, 12:34 pm

Not a clue.
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Re: The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby Steve Bryant » April 28th, 2022, 1:20 pm

I've never seen it in print. At one time I think Jon Racherbaumer was panning to write a book about Mike, but I don't know if he had that. And even if so, you really can't put that routine into print. The language was sort of beyond Jerry Sadowitz.

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Re: The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby PressureFan » April 28th, 2022, 3:13 pm

Yikes! I kind of assumed it was an after-hours only thing. Thanks for the info.

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Re: The May Issue of Genii Is Here!

Postby Richard Kaufman » April 28th, 2022, 5:18 pm

I was going to do a Mike Rogers book written by Jon. It was never finished, and the project was sold to H&R books. You might ask Charlie Randall what his plans are.
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