Magic Manuscript
January February 1985
Volume 6 Issue 4
Adam Fleischer — Editor-in-Chief, Art Director, Founding Publisher
Tannen’s Ltd. — Publisher
Page 18...... Michael Ammar’s Back To Basics
Why Misdirection?’ Michael discusses this question, while also
asking— and answering —just what misdirection is and isn’t, if it
warks. and how it works
Page 20...... Jay Sankey’s Inquiry #8
“The Danger Of Pragmatism.” Is being a “practical’ performer
good ar bad? What daes being practical infer about the relationship
between a performer and his artistry?
Page 22...... The Best Of Paul Harris
“The Time Machine” — one of Paul’s later and greater creations,
fully explained and illustrated, with modern contmentary
by Jay Sankey
Page 28...... 1984 Tannen Jubilee
Tannen’s annual magic convention topped itself once again, with a
truly international line-up of star performers. Reported by Fr
Dermot R Brennan
Page 32...... The George Goebel Feature
Here’s a biography, an interview, and additional information on
George Goebel — a rare type of illusionist
Page 44...... How To Tell Magic Stories
Chris Carey s tnjormatton-rich feature series continues with part
two — the conclusion — of an article of interest to current students
of magical performance
Other Content:
Page 16...... Editor’s Notes
Page 30...... Chicago & O’Hareland
Page 31...... Canes & Candles
Page 40...... A,T Jones & Sons
Page 41...... The Goebel Collection
Page 42...... The Finished Product
Page 46...... Thunder Number Two
Page 47...... The Critic’s Choice
Page 48...... Book Reviews
Page 49...... New York News
Page 50...... I’ve Said It Before