Past Issues of Magicol
Magicol No. 199
Gary Hunt continues with Part II of The Escapists, a celebration of Female Daredevils and Escapists. We also pick up the conversation about piracy, taking on different points of view from Andy Gladwin, Leo Behnke and others—and much, much more. Click to discover more.
Magicol No. 198
Gary Hunt and Michael Claxton kick off a new series focusing on celebrating and recognizing magic's female daredevils and escape artists. Learn more about pioneering magic dealers and aeronauts and many other wonderful characters in this issue. We also bid farewell to our beloved Dr. Eddie Dawes.
Magicol No. 197
The cover story by Michael Claxton reveals the extraordinary magic career of Chief Zat Zam—Native American Magic in the Vaudeville Era. This is a very full issue with articles and excerpts from Dawes, Greene, Hatch and Behnke and many more!
Magicol No. 196
Highlights from Steve Cohen's Malini book: King of Magicians, Magician of Kings. Samuel Porteous uncovers The 1905 World Championship of Chinese Magic with Foo v Soo. Also, Suzy Wandas... a film star?
Magicol No. 195
Lance Rich uncovers the woman who discovered stars. David Ben reconstructs Downs Masterpiece. Janet Dey reimagines magic photos, with needle and thread. Ken Trombly brings some of his posters out of obscurity.
Magicol No. 194
A focus on dating magic posters and a careful look at microfading. Gary Hunt takes a look at America's Handcuff Queen, Madge Belmont. Leo Behnke's series Magic and Literature continues ... and more!
Magicol No. 193
John Lovick shares how he came into his "accidental collection" of Penn and Teller memorabilia. Andrew Pinard provides profile of early American magician Johnathan Harrington. Peter Brunning sheds more light on the magical Mademoiselle Patrice.
Magicol No. 192
An issue celebrating Dai Vernon's influence as a performer, teacher and lifelong student of magic. Leo Behnke adds to Magic and Literature series. Conference coverage for NEMCA XVI by Michael Claxton.
Magicol No. 191
Meet Canadian magician and producer Dale Harney. David Ben unpacks Harney's story including insight about The Magic Palace. Leo Behnke launches his multi-part series Magic and Literature. Conference coverage of the 14th Magic History Conference.