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Compiled by Richard Armour
Illustrated by John Larrick
American Edition Edited by Lloyd E. Jones
1947 American Edition Published by Lloyd E. Jones 4064 39th Avenue, Oakland 2, California
The Reasons This selection of magical effects and ideas have been put together are: (1)
To raise money for our BUILDING FUND.
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To introduce you to some of the "BOYS" and a few of their "OFFERINGS."
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To give you the feeling that YOU have done something for "MAGIC" in buying this book.
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Finally, we're 21 today—at least—this season.
P.S.—I hope you find much of use to you, and that I have made it understandable. P.P.S.—I sincerely thank everyone for their help and contributions. Yours for MAGIC, RICHARD ARMOUR. 1945.
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CONTENTS... 2\ Effects with Extras PAGE
SWITCH IS WHICH—John Ramsay
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THE PROPHETIC DART—De Vega
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A SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT CARD TRICK—Fred Erbe
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ADHESIVE HINT—Nelson Lyford
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A SLOW MOTION VANISH—Frederica
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EASTER EGGS—R. H. Thomson
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FOUR THIMBLE VANISH—Tom Watson
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A SUPER COINCIDENCE—Hugh Watson
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FALSE COUNT—J. B. Findlay
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COIN STAND—Armour
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REX O. D. FORCE—Nelson Lyford
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OFF AND ON COIN TRICK—A
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A RECORD MYSTERY—Geo. M. Mackenzie
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THE GREAT DIVIDE—De Vega
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ONE HAND CARD FORCE—Oliver Mackenzie
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FLASH! TORN PAPER ITEM—Duncan Johnston
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THE HOMING SILKS—Leslie May
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THE SIX KISSES—Armour
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A RISING CARD EFFECT—J. B. Findlay
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A CUT AND RESTORED RIBBON—Alva Glen
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CARD AND BOX—Leslie May
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SCOTTISH CONJURERS' ASSOCIATION Cuthbertson's Studios, 222 Sauchiehall St. Glasgow, C. I. [5]
SECRETARIAL SALUTATIONS By DUNCAN JOHNSTONE
Midway in the year 1946 the Scottish Conjurers' Association celebrated its coming of age—a glowing tribute to the steady and honored progress of a body of magicians banded together in one common purpose, the elevation of the age old art of Magic. Twenty-one years is quite a period in the life and history of any society or organization and for ourselves we ponder with all due modesty, on some of the major events in our records—-the many Annual Nights of Magic—the series of organized entertainments throughout the countryside—the Bazaar and Phantasmagoria in March, 1930 —the ambitious Garden Fete in September, 1934, with its "Marquee of Mystery," and concluding with the brilliant Fireworks Display. In addition the willing assistance of a practical kind that those of our members have oft-times given in the support of ventures organized by our brethren societies throughout Britain. We take fulsome pride, however, in the scintillating gala convention staged by the association in September, 1928, which was three days packed full of magical memories. We blush indeed to read the many refreshing accounts, both press and private, which were received from those who favored us by their presence and who traveled from so widely separated and distant parts to attend. Efforts such as these which commend and endear ourselves to so many will ever remain an imperishable and fragrant memory of those of us who are proud to belong to Scotland's representative Society of Magicians. The book which you, our reader, we invite you to peruse is twofold in its purpose. Firstly, to place on the records of Magical lore something tangible and lasting in the Annals of our Association and Craft. Secondly, to enlarge from the proceeds our "Building Fund" from which, in course of time, we hope to establish a permanent selfowned building and headquarters for the propagation and advancement of Magic in our native land. That this ideal will be accomplished we believe with every confidence. At this opportune moment we express our thanks to all who have supported us by the purchase of this book. We trust their magical endeavors shall always meet with the success and appreciation that Magic demands. Such is the sincere birthday thoughts from their fellow wielders of the wand of the Scottish Conjurers' Association. [6]