If you encounter download issue. Please refer to this DOWNLOAD GUIDE
  • The Sphinx Volume 40 (Mar 1941 - Feb 1942) by John Mulholland

The Sphinx Volume 40 (Mar 1941 - Feb 1942) by John Mulholland

  • Product Code: B3#756
  • Reward Points: 5
  • Availability: In Stock
  • $7.00
  • $0.99

  • Price in reward points: 99









































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































VOLUME 40





NO. 1: MARCH 1941


 

The Birth of Old Glory. By A. M. Wilson, M.D.

7

The Magic Door. By Howard Thurston.

8

Card Effect With Two Packs. By Nate Leipzig.

10

Potato Jones And His Amazing Disappearance. Horace Goldin.

11

The Miser's Dream As I Do It. By T. Nelson Downs.

12

Houdini-Hardeen Strait-Jacket Escape. By Theo. Hardeen Brother of Houdini.

14

Hi-Strung. By Okito and Fu-Manchu.

16

The Witch Of The Flame. Eugene Laurant.

18

The Triple Escape. By Levante.

20

A Great Production. By Blackstone.

21

The Coin Roll Vanish. By Paul LePaul.

22

Birch Vanishes Fifty Rabbits. By Birch.

23

Mobilizing The Aces. By Dai Vernon.

24

Watches, Tin Can, And Loaf. By Jose Frakson.

26

Harbin's Production Box. By Robert Harbin.

27

What Makes A Trick. By Al Baker.

28

Card In The Candle. By Ed. Reno.

29

Thinking Is A Good Trick. By "Silent" Mora.

30

The Vice Versa Rabbit Mystery. By Harlan Tarbell.

31

The Perennial Question. By Jack Gwynne.

32

Many Things Happen. By Harry Kellar.

33

I Was A Hindu Prince. By Nicola.

34

Forty Years Ago And More. By E.P. Ransom.

36

Portrait: Alexander Herrmann.

43

Portrait: Buatier DeKolta.

44

Portrait: Harry Kellar.

45

Portrait: Howard Thurston.

46

Portrait: Harry Houdini.

47

Portrait: T. Nelson Downs.

48

Portrait: Horace Goldin.

49

Portrait: Nate Leipzig.

50

Portrait: David Bamberg (Fu Manchu).

51

Portrait: Birch.

52

Portrait: Harry Blackstone.

53

Portrait: Cardini.

54

Portrait: Chang.

55

Portrait: Keith Clark.

56

Portrait: Ade Duval.

57

Portrait: Frakson.

58

Portrait: Hardeen.

59

Portrait: Will Rock.

60

Portrait: Paul Rosini.

61

Portrait: Tarbell.

62

Looking Backwards.

63

Hocus Pocus Revue of 1941.

63

Editor's Page.

64

Squawks. By Frazee.

65

25 Years Ago.

65

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

65

M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.

66

- National Council Meeting.

66

- Valley Conjurer's Assembly 17. By George J. Ellsworth.

66

- South Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

66

- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Jordan J. Derderian.

67

- Cleveland Assembly No. 10. By Robert B. Andrews.

67

- Rouclere Assembly No. 25.

67

- Dallas Assembly No. 13. By Carl E. Hunt.

67

- Queen City Mystics Assembly 11. By Harold F. Puff.

68

- Central City Assembly No. 14. By Howard Warringer.

68

- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Vynn Boyar.

68

- North Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrove.

68

- Texas Assembly No. 19. By John L. Feeney.

69

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.

69

- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.

69

Directory of Magic Clubs Affiliated and Independent.

70

Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips.

72

Magical Apparatus.

73

Max Holden.

79

Percy Abbott.

83





NO. 2: APRIL 1941


 

Cover.

108

R. I. Issue.

108

Rhode Island Magicians. By C. Foster Fenner.

108

Miracles for Sale.

108

Joining Ropes. By "Think-A-Drink" Hoffman.

109

Penetrating Gold Fish. By C. Foster Fenner.

110

Magic Photography.

110

Color Changing Balloon. By Williston.

111

Break-away Box. By E. Donald Emery.

112

Surprise Coin Production. By Edward L. Whitford.

112

Prediction & Card Reverse. By Tony Kardyro.

112

The Magic Light. By Robert E. Graham.

113

Perplexing Pasteboard Problem. By H. Adrian Smith.

113

Magic, Rabbits and Lithos. By Chas. A. RossKam.

114

Ottokar Fischer Dies.

117

William A Ransom Dies.

117

Magic in Print: Card Tricks Anyone Can Do. Laer At Trylie and Tankelaeseren. Magic and Mysteries of India. Abbott's Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks. Reel Magic. Catalog.

117

Editor's Page.

118

Squawks. By Frazee.

119

25 Years Ago.

119

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

119

M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.

120

- Indianapolis Assembly No. 31. By William F. Steinmetz.

120

- Atlanta Assembly No. 30. By Mrs. H. R. Hulse.

120

- Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Harold Puff.

120

- Ohama Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.

120

- Central City Assembly No. 14. By Howard Waringer.

120

- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Vynn Boyar.

121

- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrove.

121

- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

121

- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Jordan J. Derderian.

121

- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.

121

- Valley Conjurer's Assembly No. 17.

122

- Royal L. Vilas Assembly No. 20. By Jerry Wallston.

122

- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.

122

- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Ebocker.

122

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Dick Fowler.

122

- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By Jean Fole.

123

- Robert Houdin Assembly No. 24. By B. O. Burgin.

123

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.

123

Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips.

125





NO. 3: MAY 1941


 

Cover.

132

Future Events.

132

Miracles for Sale: Reels. "Ringo-Stick". Miracle Telephone Trick. Grant's Superba. Rat Trap for Card. Kanter's Rabbit. Television Frame. The Ghost Mirror. Silk Penetration.

132

Knifed. By Robert Harbin.

133

A Chinaman's Chance. By Winston H. Freer.

134

The Lone Camels of Abou. By Thomas W. Duncan.

134

Tophat, Cane, and Flowers. By Milbourne Christopher.

135

Silk to Ribbons, and Bouquet. By J. Brown.

135

More Providence Magic:

136

- Paper Tearing. By George Wetherald.

136

- Very Effective. By Ralph Capasso.

136

- Deceptive Coin Move. By Olindo Galluccio.

136

- Two Live Rabits From A Hat. By Karson.

136

- The Vanishing Cream. By John H. Percival.

137

- Cartoon. By Watson.

137

- Easy Card Control. By Gerald Kosky.

138

- Show The Card To The Pad. By Gerald L. Kaufman.

138

- Glass of Milk Routine. By Emil M. Loew.

138

- Murder Mystery with Cards. By Clayton Rawson.

139

"How's Tricks?" By Ade Duval.

140

Portrait: Russell Swann.

141

Editor's Page.

142

Squawks. By Frazee.

143

25 Years Ago.

143

Magic in Print: Design for Magic. Old Tricks Made New. Something Borrowed - Something New.

143

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

144

M.U.M. Edited by Leslie P. Guest.

145

- Rhode Island Assembly No. 26. By Fred Poole, Jr.

145

- Atlanta Assembly No. 30. By H. R. Hulse.

145

- Golden Gate Assembly No. 2. By Harry R. Voges.

145

- Queen City Mystics Assembly No. 11. By Harold F. Puff.

146

- Omaha Assembly No. 7. By John Keenan.

146

- Texas Assembly No. 19. By Dr. John L. Feeney.

146

- Harry Houdini Assembly No. 29. By Vynn Boyar.

146

- Chicago Assembly No. 3. By Geo. H. Turner.

146

- Northern Conn. Assembly No. 21. By Warren O. Cosgrove.

147

- Philadelphia Assembly No. 4. By Walter S. Fogg.

147

- Worcester Assembly No. 16. By Jordan J. Derderian.

147

- Southern Calif. Assembly No. 22. By Gerald Kosky.

147

- Valley Conjurers Assembly No. 17. By George J. Ellsworth.

148

- Rouclere Assembly No. 25. By Douglas Ebocker.

148

- Pittsburgh Assembly No. 18. By Jean Fole.

148

- Boston Assembly No. 9. By Dick Fowler.

148

Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips.

149





NO. 4: JUNE 1941


 

Cover.

156

Future Events.

156

Miracles for Sale: Double Visible Blockgo. Get-Em-Snake. Think. Berg's Latest Blank Deck. Spirit-Buzzer. Tele-Vision.

156

Dealer's Providence Show.

156

The Miaco Color Change. By Miaco.

157

A Novel Drum or Hat Load. By C. Foster Fenner.

158

Making A Mistake. By Clarence Perry.

158

Sam in China.

158

Harbin's Super Newspaper Reading. By Robert Harbin.

159

The Great Checker Mystery. By J. Brown.

159

New Color Changes: Balloon, by Emil M. Loew; Giant Fan, by Charles Reagan.

160

The Dave Price False Cut. By Dave Price.

160

Tips on Magic. By Jack Flosso.

160

Sleeves & Coins. By Paul Morris.

161

What It Takes. By Leith Loder.

163

Talamas. By Keith Clark.

164

Portrait: Talamas.

165

Providence S.A.M. Conference.

166

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

169

Cometic Rays.

169

Editor's Page.

170

Squawks. By Frazee.

171

25 Years Ago.

171

Magic in Print: Cagliostro. Our Mysteries. The Cardology of Tomorrow. Handle With Gloves. After The Dessert.

171

Parent Assembly News. Edited by Steven Phillips.

173





NO. 5: JULY 1941


 

Cover.

180

Future Issues.

180

Future Events.

180

Miracles for Sale: Grab-A-Dollar. Perplexity. Something from Nothing. Mental Photography. Flowering Rose Bush. Production of paper matches. Cut and Restored Ribbon.

180

Dealers' Cincinnati Show.

180

Time. By Robert Harbin.

181

With A Bow To Dr. Elliott. By Leo Hartz (S. Leo Horowitz).

182

Gloves To Pigeon. By C. Foster Fenner.

182

Two Card Detection. By Arthur Punnar.

182

Mnemonic Aid for Telepathy. By Leon Peisachowitz, M.D.

183

Grand Finale. By Tom Bowyer, Angelo Lewis, Arthur Leroy.

184

A Spirit Writes. By Arthur Leroy.

184

I've Got A Pocket Full Of Schemes. By Arthur Leroy.

185

A Magic Personality. By Leith Loder.

186

"Must Magicians Fight Spiritualism". By John Booth.

187

Cincinnati I.B.M. Convention.

188

Editor's Page.

190

Squawks. By Frazee.

191

25 Years Ago.

191

Magic in Print: Marvels of Mystery. More Card Manipulations. The Diary of a Magician's Wife.

191

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

192

"A Few Paragraphs". By "Dorny".

192





NO. 6: AUGUST 1941


 

Cover.

200

Next Month.

200

Miracles for Sale: The Spider. Burn-a-Hank. Devil's Mail Box. Maxam Ring Illusion. 2 From 5. Great Comedy Lit Cigar. Haunted Handkerchief.

200

Future Events.

200

Bran Transposition. By Ed Reno.

201

Harbin's Holdout. By Robert Harbin.

202

Producing A Rabbit. By Erlo Lee.

202

Cut and Restored Electric Lamp Wire. By Tommy Dowd and Alicia.

203

Lazybones. By Arthur Leroy.

204

Could Be. By Arthur Leroy.

204

Hot Stuff. By Arthur Leroy.

204

Just Another Move. By Arthur Leroy.

204

Color Line. By Arthur Leroy.

205

Slam. By Arthur Leroy.

205

Suit The Act To The Magician, The Magician To The Act. By Leith Loder.

206

Double or Astral Body. By Harry Kellar.

207

London Notes. By Wilfrid Jonson.

208

Trix and Chatter - Mostly the Latter. By "Dorny".

208

Seattle P.C.A.M. Convention. By Frank G. Gorrie.

209

Anything May Happen. By Ed Reno.

210

Beloved By His Fellow. By Nicola. By Harry Blackstone. By Le Paul. By Johnny Platt. By Eugene Laurant. By Al Baker. And Dorny Sez.

210

Portrait: Edward M. Reno.

211

Editor's Page.

212

Squawks. By Frazee.

213

25 Years Ago.

213

Homer S. Woodworth Dies.

214





NO. 7: SEPTEMBER 1941


 

Cover.

220

Next Month.

220

Future Events.

220

Miracles for Sale.

220

Club or Stage Routine. By Karson.

221

Routine for Club or Stage. By Paul S. Limerick.

222

Rats and Stuff. By Stuart Robson, and Arthur Leroy.

222

An Adaptable Routine. By Harold Sterling.

223

A Comedy Routine. By Donald Holmes.

223

Some Suggestions and A New Routine. By Samuel Berland.

224
<

Reviews (0)

There are no reviews for this product.

Write a review

Please login or register to review

Related Products

Penumbra Volume 11 by William Goodwin

Penumbra Volume 11 by William Goodwin

Issue ElevenNovember 2009Color Shuffles (Part Two)Ronald WohlThe second installment (continued fromI..

$2.99 $6.78

The Sphinx Volume 52 (Mar 1953) by John Mulholland

The Sphinx Volume 52 (Mar 1953) by John Mulholland

VOLUME 52 NO. 1: MARCH 1953   ..

$0.99 $7.00

The Sphinx Volume 51 (Mar 1952 - Feb 1953) by John Mulholland

The Sphinx Volume 51 (Mar 1952 - Feb 1953) by John Mulholland

VOLUME 51 NO. 1: MARCH 1952   ..

$0.99 $7.00

The Sphinx Volume 50 (Mar 1951 - Feb 1952) by John Mulholland

The Sphinx Volume 50 (Mar 1951 - Feb 1952) by John Mulholland

VOLUME 50 NO. 1: MARCH 1951   ..

$0.99 $7.00

The Sphinx Volume 42 (Mar 1943 - Feb 1944) by John Mulholland

The Sphinx Volume 42 (Mar 1943 - Feb 1944) by John Mulholland

VOLUME 42 NO. 1: MARCH 1943   ..

$0.99 $7.00

The Sphinx Volume 39 (Mar 1940 - Feb 1941) by John Mulholland

The Sphinx Volume 39 (Mar 1940 - Feb 1941) by John Mulholland

VOLUME 39 NO. 1: MARCH 1940   ..

$0.99 $7.00

The Sphinx Volume 38 (Mar 1939 - Feb 1940) by John Mulholland

The Sphinx Volume 38 (Mar 1939 - Feb 1940) by John Mulholland

VOLUME 38 NO. 1: MARCH 1939   ..

$0.99 $7.00

Tags: The Sphinx Volume 40 (Mar 1941 - Feb 1942) by John Mulholland, Ebooks

Recommend

Transpo-Inator by Tom Phoenix

Transpo-Inator by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - Transpo-inatorIf your audience enjoys card magic, then they will love this!You borrow ..

$1.99 $6.69

The Next Best Trick Of The Year by Tom Phoenix

The Next Best Trick Of The Year by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - The Next Best Trick of the YearThis is a really nice color change, with the added touc..

$2.99 $6.69

The Miqa Box: Devious Deck Switch by Tom Phoenix

The Miqa Box: Devious Deck Switch by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - The MIQa Box: Devious Deck SwitchWelcome to the evolution of the MIQa Box 3.0, includi..

$4.99 $13.72

The Book Of Odyssey by Tom Phoenix

The Book Of Odyssey by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - The Book of OdysseyWelcome to the fourth volume of Magic, Mentalism, and Mysticism.The..

$12.99 $29.54

The Book Of Light by Tom Phoenix

The Book Of Light by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - The Book of Light   "I got to say there is some brilliant thinking in ..

$3.99 $35.40

The Best Trick Of The Year, So Far by Tom Phoenix

The Best Trick Of The Year, So Far by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - The Best Trick of the Year, So FarWe all see those emails telling us about "the best t..

$2.99 $6.69

Swallow The Sun by Tom Phoenix

Swallow The Sun by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - Swallow the SunFenrir is the most fearsome wolf in the Eddas, born of Loki, slayer of ..

$2.99 $7.86

Sierpinski's Peek by Tom Phoenix

Sierpinski's Peek by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - Sierpinski's PeekImagine this:- You turn your back- They shuffle the deck- They select..

$2.99 $9.03

Reign Of Groans (An Open Prediction) by Tom Phoenix

Reign Of Groans (An Open Prediction) by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - Reign of Groans (An Open Prediction)Here's an open prediction effect, which requires n..

$2.99 $7.27

Rebirth by Tom Phoenix

Rebirth by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - Rebirth   Rebirth is a fast, fiery, Torn and Restored effect, which le..

$2.99 $7.86

Peek Wallet Of Elegance by Tom Phoenix

Peek Wallet Of Elegance by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - Peek Wallet of EleganceA folded billet, YOUR wallet, and no fishy moves.This is the Wa..

$3.99 $13.72

One Dollar by Tom Phoenix

One Dollar by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - One DollarThis is a brief collection of routines, each involving a borrowed bill.Two f..

$1.69 $3.99

Divide And Conquer by Tom Phoenix

Divide And Conquer by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - Divide and ConquerThis is a series of methods for taking a spectator-shuffled deck and..

$4.99 $13.72

Decks Appeal by Tom Phoenix

Decks Appeal by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - Decks Appeal"Decks Appeal" is a fun and easy coincidence effect, in which two decks ar..

$3.99 $11.37

Connections by Tom Phoenix

Connections by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - ConnectionsLearn how to linguistically influence someone to think of and feel an emoti..

$3.99 $9.62

Acaan Of Worms by Tom Phoenix

Acaan Of Worms by Tom Phoenix

Tom Phoenix - ACAAN of WormsThis is a collection of 10 ACAAN and plot variation methods.It covers su..

$2.99 $11.96

To Top