GENII
THE CONJURORS' MAGAZINE
VOLUME 88
NUMBER 2
FEBRUARY 2025
The Genii Speaks by Jim Steinmeyer
Our March surprises, with commentary by our editors
Mailbox
Some careful perceptions, some "Inattentional Blindness"
The March AlmanacOn this day, Charlie Chaplin celebrated, but Henry Clive didn't
The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong
Mistie Knight now cooks; Zabrecky now sings
Germany's Savant of Magicby Carl Mercurio
A review of Dennis Behr's show in Brooklyn
FEATURES
Helen Coghlan, Penn & Teller's Undefeated Opponentby Noah Levine
Helen Coghlan plays their game with her own priorities, her own attitude, and her own experience in the world of magic.
Why We Rewrite History by Jim Steinmeyer
It's not about politics or fashions: Our magic history changes, and sometimes our magic history can inspire with new stories.
Genii Roundtable Tips For Getting Bookedby Vanessa Armstrong
We convened an amazing meeting, and heard some common sense and uncommon insights from the country's top magic clubs.
VOICES
Evolve or Repeat, There Is No Other Choiceby Alba
Aiming straight for the audience
The Genii Questionnaire
Lisa Menna succumbs to our revealing 20 Questions
Why Everything You Know is a Lieby Annaya George
What are we actually talking about?
The Boundaries of Magic Are Not Realby Peter Lamont
When we create categories, we may be limiting our creativity
IN PRACTICE
Magicana: The Elusive Coins to Glass by Richard Kaufman
R. Paul Wilson's unconventional handling for a classical routine
Inventing Magicby Blake Vogt
The Ring-Ceipt, a ring disappearance created with Daniel Garcia
Fan Collectorsby Sara Rodriguez
A sleight-of-hand marvel, the trick Rodríguez "would show Ray Kosby"
Dreams Come Trueby David Regal
A card mystery built in front of the audience
IN PERRFORMANCE
The Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster
The return of Ivan Amodei, a Castle favorite
Marvyn's Magic Theatreby Vanessa Armstrong
Jeff Hobson's slice of Las Vegas in La Quinta, California
MARKETPLACE
The $100 Challengeby Jordan Meller
We gave a young magician $100 to buy some current magic
Trick Reviews
Liquid Spectrum, Omni Air, Cheater's Chips, The Predator Pack, The Clown's Nightmare, Aerostatic Milk Bottle
Book Reviews
Unexpected Agenda, The Particle System, Stairway, Repertoire II, Gibecière Vol. 19, No. 2
Video ReviewsRick Maue, Krystyn Lambert, Sam Huang,Taylor Hughes
Advertisers Index
WORKSHOP
The Name Gameby David Kaye
Sometimes you just can't understand your volunteer
Lying Through Your Teethby Andrew Frost
A guide for being a little more dishonest, when you need to be
The Joy of Droppingby Lindsay Benner
Dropping is part of life, failure is imperative to improvement
PERSPECTIVES
The Chamber of Secretsby John Gaughan
Robert-Houdin's legendary Light and Heavy Chest
Learn a Fourth Trickby Patrick Davis
New material may be the solution to your problems
Sweet Dreams at the Close-Up Tableby Patrick Davis
The trick that you'll be thinking about tomorrow
Larry Wilmore... on Magic
Insights from the popular host, writer, comedian, producer... and magician 
