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Volume 72
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Number 11 NOVEMBER 2009
Earle Oakes Photographers
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Margret Daham Columnists
David Acer Eugene Burger Al Cohen Aaron Fisher Roberto Giobbi Tony Giorgio Peter Lamont Paul Osborne Jon Racherbaumer Tom Stone Reviews David Britland Eric Mead David Oliver Danny Orleans David Regal Dustin Stinett Jamy Ian Swiss Joe M. Turner Online manager
Features 32 Roberto Giobbi
Interviewed by Manolo Tena and Richard Kaufman 37 Genii’s Quick Questions and Giobbi’s Real Replies 45 The Houdini Rope Trick by Roberto Giobbi 55 Who’s Afraid of the Stage by Roberto Giobbi 59 Wild Business by Roberto Giobbi 62 Mind Mapping by Roberto Giobbi 64 Gambler’s Exposé by Roberto Giobbi
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Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman Now Performing in New York and Boston On the Slant by Jon Racherbaumer Now Performing at The Magic Castle and in Las Vegas Tension, Focus, and Design: Rock N’Rye by Aaron Fisher
Brad Aldridge
Light from the Lamp
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78 Tricks Reviewed by David Regal
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Richard Kaufman Elizabeth Kaufman Daniel Solomon Jane Solomon Printed in memory of William Larsen, Sr. & William Larsen, Jr. Publisher Emerita Irene Larsen Editor Emerita Erika Larsen
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The Conjurors’ Magazine, Volume 72, Number 11 (ISSN 0016-6855 USPS 216060) Printed in the U.S.A. Genii is published monthly. Subscription rates, one year $54; two years $104; three years $153. Copyright © 2009, The Genii Corporation, 4200 Wisconsin Ave., NW, PMB 106-384, Washington, D.C. 20016. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted in writing by the copyright owner. Periodical postage paid at Washington, D.C. and additional entry offices. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for service to start. No refunds will be given on subscriptions once placed. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Genii: The Conjurors’ Magazine —Attn: Circulation Dept., 4200 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 106-384, Washington, D.C. 20016. Phone: 301-652-5800. Fax: 301-652-8035. Email: genii@geniimagazine.com
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Crossroads by Ben Harris Ultimate Oil and Water by Anthony Owen Lou Serrano’s Steel Ball Routine by Lou Serrano Liam Montier’s Animal Bands by Liam Montier Sanda Panda Mystery Box by Devin Knight Romhany’s Travel Book Test by Paul Romhany David Stone’s Window by Mickael Chatelain Instant Radio by MagiGadgets Peyman’s Shining Shirt and Pants by High Trick
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82 Books Reviewed by Jamy Ian Swiss
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Spellbound: The Wonder-Filled Life of Doug Henning by John Harrison Magic By Design: Study, Practice and Presentation by John Carney
84 Videos Reviewed by Dustin Stinett
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The Master Sessions: Fall (Disc 4 of 4) by John Carney Killer Closeup Magic by Cameron Francis Card College 1 & 2 by Roberto Giobbi
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