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Published Monthly by THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS for its members—to perpetu-

ate Biography of Magicians past and present.

Edited by the President, to whom communications should be addressed.

Organized May 10, 1902

Incorporated April 3, 1908 OFFICERS 1924-25

HARRY HOUDINI, President, 278 West 113th Street, New York City.

B. M. L. ERNST, First Vice-President.

HOWARD THURSTON, Second Vice-President.

GEORGE W. HELLER, Treasurer.

RICHARD VAN DIEN, Secretary, 230 Union Street, Jersey City, N. J. COUNCIL—Houdini, George W. Heller, Richard Van Dien, Francis J. Werner, Servais Leroy, William R. Berryman, John Mulholiand, Leo Ruiiinan, Lionel HaiLley, Ardie Wickers, Jean Irving, B. M. L. Ernst, Joseph S. Fuigle. G. G. Laurens, T. W. Hardeen, Frederick J. Wieman, Joseph Rinn, and Win. Mayenberg.

TRUSTEES—Francis J. Werner, Win. R. Berryman, Leo Rullman.

COMMITTEE ON ADMISSION — Irving Watson, Leo Rullman, Richard Van Dien.

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS—Edward J. Magner and Aden O. Smith, M.D. LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE—B. M. L. Ernst, of Ernst, Fox and Cane.

REPRESENTATIVES AT LARGE—Horace Goldin, Carl Rosini, Arthur D. Gans.

MEETINGS — First Saturday Evening each month.

OFFICIAL REPORTER—Richard Van Dien.

OFFICIAL REPORTER AT LARGE—Clinton Burgess.

ENTERTAINMENT—Frank Ducrot, Chairman.

COMPLAINT—T. W. Hardeen, Chairman.

EXPOSURES—Servais LeRoy, Chairman.

AFFILIATED ASSEMBLIES —Chartered and Franchised GOLDEN GATE ASSEMBLY No. 2, San Francisco, Cal. Harold Jacobs, Pres., Dr. A. Schwartz, Sec'y, 1163 Flood Bldg., San Francisco.

CHICAGO ASSEMBLY No. 3, Chicago, 111., Arthur P. Felsman, Pres., Homer H. Woulffe, Sec'y, 1614 La Salle St., Chicago, 111.

PHILADELPHIA ASSEMBLY No. 4, Philadelphia, Pa., Francis B. Hall, Pres,., James C. Wobensmith, Sec'y> 404 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. DETROIT ASSEMBLY No. 5, Detroit, Mich., James W. Speke, Pres., H. E. Cisle, Sec'y, 3^50 Bcaubicu St.. Detroit, Mich.

FELICIEN TREWEY ASSEMBLY No. 6, Baltimore, Md., Jos. E. Stainsbury, Pres., R. W. Test, Sec'y. 13 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md. OMAHA MAGICAL SOCIETY ASSEMBLY No. 7, Omaha, Neb.. C. S. Bowman. Pres., A. A. Schrempp, Sec'y, 954 So. 50th St., Omaha, Neb. ST. LOUIS ASSEMBLY, No. 8. St. Louis.

Mo., B. r,. Heller, Pres., Robert G. Williams, Sec'y, 4220 McKee Ave., St. Louis, Mo. BOSTON ASSEMBLY No. 9. Boston, Mass..

Arthur E. Baird, Pres., Richard C. Cartwright, Sec'y, 1585 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan.

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CLEVELAND ASSEMBLY No. 10. Cleveland, Ohio, Pres., Floyd W. Seymour, 501 Caxton Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio.

QUEEN CITY MYSTICS, ASSEMBLY No. 11, Cincinnati, Ohio. Joseph Schreck, Pres., Leslie P. Guest, Sec'y. 1511 Vine St., Cin cinnati, Ohio.

MINNEAPOLIS ASSEMBLY No. 12, Minneapolis, Minn., Carl Jones, Pres., L. S. Posiski, Sec'y, 217 South 5th St., Minneapolis, Minn.

SALEM OREGON, No. 13 (In organization).

CENTRAL CITY ASSEMBLY No. 14. Syracuse, N. Y., Donald D. Ausman, Pres.; C. Roswell Glover, Sec'y, 43)4 So. Salina Ave., Syracuse.

Resolved, That all reports made to the Society by its officers shall be presented in writing and left with the Secretary. ( P a r e n t Assembly) Resolved, That all committees The 237th Regular Meeting of elected by the Society, or appointed the Society was held Saturday eve- by the President, shall present ning, July 12, 1924, at the Hotel written reports to the Society at McAlpin, New York. Attendance, the meeting following the meeting at 27—M. 111. President Houdini. 111. which they are elected or appointed.

First Vice-Prcsident Ernst, 111. SecMotion by 111. Mulholland and ond Vice-President Thurston, 111.

Treasurer Heller, 111. Sergeants-at- Rinn was unanimously carried, that arms Magner, Smith, 111. Past Presi- in consideration of the earnest and dents Werner, Teale, E. P. Ransom, valuable research work in the inHartley, 111. Compeers irving, Mul- terest of magic: dues of 111. Eric holland, Rullman, Berryman, Rinn, J. Dingwell, London, shall be re' Goldin, Fuigle, Meyenberg, Fant, mitted for one year.

An expression of sympathy was Christensen, Diestel, Nagle, Pressman, Ouimby, Milton, M. Smith, given to 111. E. J. Magner for his Carbone and Horner. Minutes of recent bereavement in the loss of an aunt, "Mary Doran."

June meeting read and approved.

Installation of Elected Officers— Propositions for Membership— W. S. Hukill, Jr., Cincinnati, O., All the officers elected at the June Cincinnati Assembly; Lloyd Ever- meeting for the year ending )une, ett Jones, Oakland, Calif., and Gor- 1925, were installed by Past Presidon Brown, San Francisco, Golden dent 111. Werner. The Secretary Gate Assembly; Gerard Schurman, being absent missed the beauties of Chicago, 111., Adolph A. Amrein, the ceremony, impressive as usual, Chicago, E. H. Bankard, Chicago, and as it has been for many sucMichele D. Salvo, Chicago, and cessive years, by the praise and adWilliam Jeffrey, Glasgow, Scot- vice in the lecture of 111. Werner.

Closed in harmony, to meet Satland, Chicago Assembly; Thomas P. Stack, Hyde Park, Frederick E. urday evening. ()ctober 4th. at Grant, Dedham, and Chas. Edward Hotel McAlpin.

JEAN IRVING, Page, Milton, Boston Assembly.

Secretary Pro Tern.

Initiation—111. Milton M. Smith, RICHARD VAN D I E N , admitted at the June Meeting, was Official Reporter. initiated in short form, and instructed in the mysteries by 111.

Past President Werner.

Correspondence—Greetings from After th© Jely Meetaing 111. Mystic Clayton and Hilliar; 111.

The entertainment was started Will Goldston acknowledging the honor of an invitation to the An- by Mr. Frederick Melville, the nual Banquet, the recent death of originator of the "Motor Girl," who his mother preventing acceptance, gave a most interesting talk. Meyand hoping to meet us all at a later enberg—a travesty on Argamasilla, reading cards through a closed box. opportunity.

111. Gus Fowler, writing on board Nagle—tape, ring and handkerS. S. '"Majestic." says he cannot chief. Dr. Smith—what he termed enumerate all the good times the a "Weeping Coin." Dr. Pressman, S. A. M. boys have given him, and handkerchief, glass, cards. M. 111. he returns with regrets at parting, Iloudini, upon being requested, reand hopes to be with us again be- garding the outcome of his challenge with Argamasilla, who claimed fore long.

111. Doeright, Youngstown, Ohio, that through a supernatural power he was enabled to read through sends regards and greetings.

111. Ad. Seaman reported very ill metal, proved that he had laid bare in the American Theatrical Hospi- the methods of the Spaniard who had mystified the Scientists with his tal, Chicago.

Houdini Reports.—Banquet Committee— misrepresenting- claims.

111. Hartley reports a cash balance was blindfolded and hunting case watches, set to any time by persons Of $116.42.

111. Treasurer Heller a balance of in the audience—the time immediately given. The watch placed in $342.86.

111. Trustee Werner will send de- Mr. Houdini's hand was not opened or out of sight. The time being distailed report later.

Unfinished Business — The fol- covered through some secret of lowing resolutions by 111. Ernst and magic, claimed as supernatural by our Spanish visitor.

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Resolution of Testimonial On behalf of the Testimonial Committee representing the Society of American Magicians, Howard Thurston, chairman, presented Houdini with a miniature half-length portrait, 5J/2 by 4J4 inches, of his mother, mounted in a gold frame arranged to hang or to stand up. The following inscription was engraved on a gold escutcheon beneath the portrait: "To Houdini as a Token of Esteem and Affection from the Society of American Magicians, June, 1924."

In presenting it, Thurston said: "We all love Houdiniâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is true that sometimes we do not quite agree, but nevertheless his sincerity of purpose is never in doubt. He is known all over the world, and his friends are legion in all countries of the globe. I have just left a dinner party of fifteen at my home, and those of you who know of my home life know that it must have been my great regard for Houdini which caused me to leave my guests and come for the purpose of presenting this portrait to our presiding officer.

"It was painted by one of the finest portrait painters in the country, and 1 feel certain that with the love Houdini had for his mother, of which those of us in the know, respect, we could not have made a better presentation for showing our regard and esteem for him, since we know that Houdini holds the memory of his sainted mother closest. He has worked hard, he has given large sums of money to further the interests of the organization ; he has given his time, and it is certainly with the greatest pleasure that I present this token in the name of the Society of American Magicians.

"I want to thank Brothers Heller, Ernst, Teale and Dr. Wilson, associated in committee work on a plan made possible only by the various photographs obtained surreptitiously from the closest in touch and description by those who had the great happiness of knowing Mr. Houdini's mother; otherwise this portrait could not have been painted, and I know we cannot be as pleased in making the gift as Houdini will be with this portrait of his mother."

Thurston made a wonderful speech, and his manner of addressing Houdini was indeed touching.

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exactly eleven years ago this very most towns for two nights, except week that his mother had gone Boston. asleep, and that his ambition was After my recent performance at to live and die being worthy of the Keith's, Boston, at which Boston mother who bore him.

Assembly honored me with their That he knew he had enemies, but presence en-mass, by special courhis great friends made up for them. tesy of manager Robert Larsen.

He knew his enemies were wrong, After the show I had the privilege because at all times he was on the of the screen for showing a series level, therefore he feared no one. of films, historical of magic, for and that at any time a man lived the special benefit of members of absolutely on the level he had noth- S. A. M., which was participated in ing to fear. His love of magic and by the greater part of the audience great regard for the organization who were privileged to remain to was ever increasing, but that having the special showing, during which lifted up the organization to its pres- Dr. A. M. Wilson in action evoked ent position, it would have been im- a huge round of applause. Sam possible for him to have done so had Bailey was in full Regalia and at he not received the co-operation of the height of enthusiasm, when I the members. That without such called the President of No. 9 Asco-operation by the members he sembly, Mr. Arthur C. Baird, on could have done nothing. There- the stage. fore, he wanted everyone to know that he thanked them, and was duly appreciative of this token of esteem.

The latest Spiritualistic sensation Every anniversary of his moth- is result of seances by "Margery." er's passing away, and she passed the Boston medium, and though a away fifteen minutes after midnight, member of the Committee from the he goes out to the cemetery; this Scientific American, who have inyear when he goes there he will take vestigated her, I am morally bound the portrait with him. not to disclose result of the sittings until October 20th, at which time a full account of the findings by Committee, will be made public.

The half-tone reproduction on the face page of M. U. M. this month, represents the latest addition to Our Society Album, now in possession of Secretary Van Dien. It also presents as a fact, a bit of information to those unacquainted with the artistic proclivities and versatile skill of our Secretary, who modestly, inconspicuously, hides behind a minute "V. D." from which the lilies spring in loving remembrance, a typical semblance of loving memory in which the members who knew Past President Sargent unite heartily. It is with pleasure we reproduce same, and hope it will bring a happy thought to Mrs. Bertha Lord Sargent of her late helpmate, who was one of our staunchest supporters.

My lecture tour on Spiritualism, beginning October 9th, will consume ten weeks of time, take me across the Continent, and literally "crisscross" America, during which time members of the S. A. M. are cordially invited to approach me with self-introduction; do not wait for a special invitation, just step up and extend a fraternal greeting and I will gladly respond. I shall be in

Secretary Van Dien is looking forward to the pleasure of announcing, October 4th, the affiliation of the Dallas Magic Circle, of which its secretary, Lyle Douglas, prognosticates that "with the only Assembly in the South, Dallas has an excellent opportunity to build a big assembly." Mr. Douglas is prominent in business circles and in personal touch with the "fans" in the vicinity of Dallas, and his enthusiasm will undoubtedly bring results. At any rate they "expect to be the liveliest organization in the South."

I shall have the pleasure of assisting in installing and furthering the welfare of the Dallas contingent while holding forth at the Dallas State Fair.

Mr. William Jeffrey, of Glasgow, Scotland, who recently visited the United States, was entertained at the home of your President, at which time he gave evidence of being a skillful manipulator; has been captured by the Chicago Assembly.

Mr. Jeffrey has relatives in Chicago, which fact gave prestige to Chicago Assembly. We congratulate them on the accession.

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We are glad to record the fact thai Compeer and Mrs. Martinka have been rc-couping at their summer home. Keansburg, N. J. Compeer Ducrot reports that Madame Martinka has been enjoying her daily sea-bath, and that Francis is able to walk about by aid of his cane.

May health and full vigor be restored to both, is the prayer of all Compeers.

With regret we learn that Coinpeer Will Goldston has been seriously ill, but pleased to note that he has regained a large measure of health and bids fair for complete restoration. I know Compeers of S. A. M. will unite in wishing him God-speed to full vigor.

Tf every member of the S. A. M. were, as they should be, subscribers to the Sphinx, they would be better acquainted with its Editor-Proprietor, Dr. A. M. Wilson. Do it now.

Just received from Mrs. Hertz, Carl Hertz's book, "A Modern Mystery Merchant." It is one of the important books on the literature of Magic, and it is a fortunate thing that he wrote this book, so that those who did not have the pleasure of knowing Carl Hertz, can at least read about the wonderful life he lived. It is published by Hutchinson & Co., Paternoster Row, London, E. C, England.

Compeer Ducrot has launched out on education lines tending to put Magic on a higher plane. He has merged his Lyceum work into a Lecture, demonstrating "Magic as it was, and as you sec it tod'ay."

Rev. Woolston has applied the art of Magic to teaching lessons in morality and right doing.

Father de Heredia is also lecturing on the fallacies of Spiritualism.

The Horman. Martinka Magical Emporium, under management of Ducrot, has removed from 34th Street to number 611 8th Avenue, New York City, between 39th and 40th Streets, but the telephone number remains, Chickering 4365.

Look for the sign MARTTNKA in second-story window.

May the changed location, result of expiration of lease, bring renewed vigor and luck to the Oldest Established Magical Emporium in the United States.

A great deal of discussion is going around regarding copyrighting or patenting magical creations. It would be a wonderful thing if the inventors of mystery could protect their ideas. Sincerely hope that in the next few years we will be able to enact laws so that the inventing magician will have as much protection as the authors, etc., so that creative human beings in the realm of mystery will be able to reap a harvest from their ingenuity.

Clayton is en route towards the Coast. Ziska, the "beau brummel" of Magic, is with the Clayton show and good business is reported. They paid a visit to T. Nelson Downs a short time ago and midst the hum and drone of the engine of the highpowered cars which are transporting the Clayton Mammoth Mystery Show, Magic was dissected, sewn up, and discussed.

All magicians passing Marshalltown, la., ought to drop in and see the genial T. Nelson Downs.

Compeer A. C. MacMahon, of the San Francisco Assembly, called on [Ioudini in Providence, Sept. 20th. and though Houdini was in a rush at the time, he was right glad to welcome him.

It is said that the Lady Japanese magician, appearing at the Hippodrome, New York City, is the widow of Ten Ichi.

Compeer Wobensmith is an attorney-at-law who specializes in copyrights and patents and has a scheme in view whereby magicians may protect their creations. With Compeers, B. M, L. Ernst, who is our legal representative, Chasnoff, and Wobensmith. all eminent lawyers, think we can get some kind of a law passed. Don't see why some such law cannot be passed, so that widows and children could eventually draw a royalty from inventions of magicians just the same as authors, playwrights. There is no reason why a man who invents or garbs an old mystery with a new method of production should not be entitled to a royalty, small as it may be.

This might in a measure prevent the pilfering of ideas whereas today several magicians are claiming certain mysteries as their own inventions when others are entitled to the laurel wreath. We ought to get all of our members of the legal profession to see what can be done in this direction. In fact, if a fund is required, I personally, am willing to head the list for same.

In the near future we expect several more English magicians over here. ISy all means give them a welcome. We are closely affiliated and as the various societies are comingled, let us give visiting magicians a welcome and show them every courtesy possible.

Foster Lardner, manager of E. F. Albee Theatre, Providence, R. I., is a Magic Fan, capable of presenting a few magical effects that are quite remarkable.

Mrs. John Mulholland, and her boy have arrived home safely, after a pleasant trip in Europe. John reports magic as flourishing.

The next regular meeting of the Parent Assembly will be in the East Room of the Hotel McAlpin, Broadway at 34th Street, New York City, October 4th, 1924, at 7:30 o'clock.

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Somtp of Simetitan The Keith time managers are seeking magical novelties of the larger type. If you have anything worth-while, make yourself known.

Get in touch with one of the Keith representatives for a showing. Every man connected with the Keith organization is a lover of magic and it is not an unusual occurrence to have one of the executives instead of bursting forth in song of beauty, present ''Magic Forever."

The power of mind over matter is one of the inconceivable mysteries of this life. It is remarkably wonderful what the "will to believe" will accomplish, even in the face of full exposure of fraudulent processes; an instance of this was brought prominently forward during my recent engagement at Keith's Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. Through the courtesy of Mr. Harry T. Jordan, general manager of the theatre, I was privileged to lecture before the Philadelphia Forum, the house was packed at eleven in the morning, my subject being Fraud Mediums and Miracle Mongers; and notwithstanding my complete exposure of the deceptions practiced by mediums, when I came to my slate writing tricks, a message was addressed to a Mr. John Wright, bearing the signature of Walt Whitman.

Mr. Wright positively identified the signature as being genuinely that of Walt Whitman.

Again, at Daytona Beach, Professor Longstreet, a most capable man, a man of mental equipose, was completely nonplussed, and mystified when at my bidding and at command the Spirits ( ?) prepared a message on a slate, which gave information as to the last place in Philadelphia visited by the Professor, as being Leary's Book Shop.

It is just such coincidences as these, that so deeply impress the "willing to believe" when passing through a professional Spirit medium; in which case they are accepted as evidential proof of occultism.

Mr. Wright has since written me that Walt Whitman had told him that he would be a clairvoyant, and Professor Longstreet has written that while he had full confidence in the sincerity of my statement regarding the fact that what I presented was through mere conjuring, nevertheless, the most amazing thing to him was how I could possibly have learned that his last call had been made at Leary's Book Shop, in Philadelphia, except through supernatural agency ?

I met with the Philadelphia Assembly and find them to be a lot of enterprising magicians.

By all means, when in Philadelphia, get in touch with them.

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Mr. Nevil Maskelyne, son of the founder of the famous magical enIncidentally; anyone wishing to tertainment presented for so many visit the grave of Robert Heller in years in London, was found dead Philadelphia, will be assisted by in bed yesterday at his fiat at St. knowing that Compeer Wrobensmith George's Hall, Langham-place. He has a map showing the location of had been suffering from heart trouthe grave, which had been lost sight ble. of for years until I discovered it "Maskelyne" has been a houseabout ten years ago. Hope Com- hold name for several generations, peer Wobensmith will allow us to and every school boy who could do a publish the map' in M. U. M. in the card trick proudly associated himnear future. self with the magic name. Mr. Maskelyne, senior, who difd in 1917, aged 77, invented many illusions and automata, exposed spirit May 1 suggest to all members to mediums, and was one of the most keep notebooks and scrap books. famous conjurors of the day. Xevil The most valuable things to magi- followed along the same lines. cians in the public libraries are the Some time ago he offered to "renote books and scrap books collected produce" on the stage of St. George's by conjurers. It is true they may Flail a seance described by Sir Arnot have a monetary value at pres- thur Conan Doyle as having ocent, but as time speeds on apace, curred at Cardiff. Sir Arthur, howthey keep getting more and more ever, declined to be involved in valuable every day. I would also what he called a "parody" of the advise, when you get the Sphinx, Cardiff manifestations. start right in indexing them, so that His last stage appearance was you will have an encyclopaedia of three years ago, when he revived magic indexed which you can even- "Will, the Witch, and the Watchtually have bound. Adrian Plate man." in which the famous Maskefor years had the girls in his office lyne box trick was presented. Since tabulating tricks, and the full record then his sons, Captain £. Clive Masis now resting in my library, and kelyne and Mr. Jasper Maskelyne, with the greatest of ease I can at have taken his place on the stage. any time turn to it and get desired Mr. Maskelyne, who was 61. information. leaves two other sons and one daughter.

Past President Teale has informed BIRTHDAY SURPRISES me that he has fifty books tabulated In May last year his first grandand cross indexed in this manner.

Will Goldston has a most volumin- child celebrated her first birthday. ous collection indexed, and Profes- Strange things happened at the celesor Hoffman at one time also pos- bration. An empty flower-pot sudsessed a remarkable index of magic denly burst into a riot of vegetation, and mystery, and some time ago, on the heart of one of the roses opened, visting Frank Ducrot's place, he disclosing a baby's gold bracelet, and showed me a special drawer in the birthday cake, with its candle which he had indexed and carefully burning, floated in on thin air. catalogued experiments, tricks and Only last year "The Magic Cirdevices never published, and on cle" presented Mr. Neville Maskewhich he could place his finger tips lyne with an illuminated address in at any time. In fact it was a store honor of his jubilee as a practitioner house of knowledge unexcelled in in the magicians' art.—London quality and quantity.

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The 81st regular meeting of the Golden Crate Assembly No. 2 was held at the Hotel St. Francis, June 5th, 1924. The meeting was called to order by President Jacobs at 8:35 P. M. Mr. Fred Faltersack was initiated into our mysteries.

Motion made by Past President Dusenberry that our phone listing" lie changed to the Hotel St. Francis.

Motion carried.

Motion made by Past President Albert A. Rhine that the Homewood Terrace Orphanage be entertained Friday evening, June 13th. Carried.

It was moved and seconded that Past President Albert A. Rhine be appointed to send a greeting by wireless to Admiral Sir Frederick Field and also to invite him to be our guest.

The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P. M., to be followed by our regular monthly contest. Earl De Forrest was the lucky winner of the prize, having presented the torn and restored cigarette paper in a very clever fashion.

Respectfully submitted.

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Secretary.

The 82nd regular meeting of the Golden Gate Assembly No. 2 held at the Hotel St. Francis, July 2, 1924.

President Jacobs presiding.

Gordon Brown was unanimously elected to membership.

Application for membership rereceived from Everett Jones As a novelty program the next contest announced is to be a trick which has not been performed before the society before.

Motion made and seconded that an album be purchased for the purpose of having members and visitors sign same at each meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. Respectfully submitted, A. SCHWARTZ.

Secretary.

G. G. Assembly No. 2 S. F. CAL.

Golden Gate Assembly No. 2 held As an aftermath of our last banits 83rd regular meeting at the Ho- quet, we are pleased to note the retel St. FYancis, Aug. 7th. President sult of poetic inspiration engendered by remarks made by speakers Jacobs presiding.

Lloyd Everett Jones was unani- on that joyous occasion.

By its sentiment. Magic is submously elected to membership. The merged in an atmosphere of permysteries were conferred on Edwin Guy Warren, Gordon Brown and petual youth and the moral would seem to be: Lloyd Jones.

If you would remain young, be Compeer Gunzendorfer reports a magician and contribute your share he has interviewed the manager of toward maintaining that perpetual the Columbia Theater, and satisfac- youth. tory arrangements can be made, and that the rental charge of the theater would be nominal.

THIS WORLD IS ONE BIG DREAMLAND Moved and seconded that the secretary write Dr. Wilson and F. G. Thayer, Dusenberry having been apBY JOHN MARNELL EDWARDS pointed to position of secretary.

This world is one big dreamland!

The secretary was appointed to Can you prove what you see is true? buy an album. Compeer Gunzen- / dream all the things that happen— dorfer volunteers to present the so- Don't tell me that you don't, too! ciety with a card lo be placed out- There's only one spot in the cycle of all our earthly play, side the meeting room.

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. When our dreams approach a concrete form— The meeting was followed by our It comes in our childhood day! regular monthly contest. ()ur new member, Lloyd Jones, I look on this world as a dreamland! was the lucky winner of the prize. Don't say you don't think that's true !

He presented the bill and tube trick 1 know it's hard after all the knocks That's been dealt to me and you— in a very clever manner.

But even so, just look around— Respectfully submitted, A. SCHWARTZ,

Secretary.

St. Louis Assembly is moving forward : October 19th is fixed as the time for a grand entertainment, for which they are arranging a souvenir program covering twenty-four pages. A portion of the space will be devoted to "Who is Who in Magic" and any member of the S. A. M. who cares to be enrolled can be accommodated by sending One Dollar and copy for space -)4 inch by 2'/2 inches bearing name, address, etc., to Mr. Robert G. Williams, Chairman of Publicity Committee, 4220 McRee Ave., St. Louis, Mo. If desired, larger space is available at proportionate rate.

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There's a child perhaps you know, Take note of its innocent prattle, and the dream idea will grow!

So long as a child remains a child, Just let the kiddie dream— Don't pester Mother Nature With a patent hatching scheme— A chicken never broke its shell In the costliest incubator Any quicker 'nth time 'twas due t' hatch By a hen and the world's Creator!

Tt's said that the man and woman Is only the grown up child— Well, perhaps they are, but it seems to me.

That in growin' the're mostly spiled!

So the best advice 1 can give you— And the only course 'twould seem—

IS TO PRENTEND YOU'RE JUST A CHILD AGAIN AND HELP THE CHILDREN DREAM!

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» October 17th, a SPECIAL MEETING w i U b e h e l d a t t h e h o m e o f Vice-President B. M. L. Ernst at which a Reception will be tendered Mr. George W. Panter, past President of the Order of the Magi, Manchester, Eng. (affiliated with the Magic Circle of London.)

Mr. Panter brings special greeting from our European fellow Magicians and it behooves every member of S. A. M. to extend him a cordial welcome.

Friday, Oct. 17—8 P. M. at home of B. M. L. Ernst, 25 Claremont Ave., N. Y. C. (Take Broadway Subway to 116th St., walk short block West and half block North).