The Magazine of Magic Vol 2-8 - Supreme Magic Company - Joe Stevens Estate

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Dive into the golden age of British magic with Volumes 2–8 of The Magazine of Magic, edited by Max Andrews and published by George Johnson’s Supreme Magic Company. This iconic monthly (20–32 pp./issue) features innovative tricks, comedy routines, biographies, and historical insights from top magicians like Eddie Joseph, Victor Farelli, and George Blake. A must-have for collectors and magic historians!

Vol. 2 (May 1953–Apr 1954, 24–28 pp.): Queen Elizabeth II Coronation tribute; Houdini’s 1953 Tony Curtis film review; articles like “A Dream Come True” (Eddie Joseph), “The Old Bran Box Revamped” (Robert Thomson), “Almost in Confidence” (Victor Farelli, card turnover).
Vol. 3 (May 1954–Apr 1955, 24–30 pp.): Comedy focus; Houdini escape technique analyses; “Bamboo Sticks” (George Blake), “Fishing a Ring” (Jose Ablang), British Magic Circle editorials.
Vol. 4 (May 1955–Apr 1956, 26–32 pp.): Kids’ magic and bios; historical Houdini nods; “Stand It Up” (Jack Nightingale), “Routine with Miniature Wand Pen” (Trevini), TV magic news.
Vol. 5 (May 1956–Apr 1957, 24–28 pp.): Global contributors; Houdini in “Magic on Film”; “Action-Shoot” (Jimmy Flowers, comedy cards), “The Silks Box and Ropes Routine” (W. G. Lovell).
Vol. 6 (May 1957–Apr 1958, 26–30 pp.): Close-up emphasis; minimal Houdini; “Meet Jay Palmer” (bio), “White Magic” (cigarette manipulations, J. T. G. R. Goonewardene).
Vol. 7 (May 1958–Apr 1959, 24–32 pp.): Convention reports; Houdini’s escape legacy; “Houdini - Story of the Film” (updates), “A Routine with the Double Card Turnover”.
Vol. 8 (May–Dec 1959, 20–28 pp.): Shortened farewell volume; Houdini tributes; “Editor’s Page” (magic societies), “Penetrating Rubber Bands” routines.