Gibeciere Vol. 4, No. 2 (Summer 2009) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book Similar to the Summer 2007 issue where we reprinted Horatio Galasso's Giochi di carte belissimi (Most beautiful card games), this issue features a new and complete translation of Engaos a ojos vistas (Deceptions in Plain Sight) by Pablo Minguet Yrol. Published in 1733, Minguet was Spain's first boo
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Gibeciere Vol. 6, No. 2 (Summer 2011) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book The latest issue has arrived and completes the first dozen issues and marks the end of the 6th volume. Happy anniversary Gibecire! As usual, we have a rich variety of contributions from a number of authors to make for some fascinating reading. In addition to some historical works, we even
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Gibeciere Vol. 6, No. 1 (Winter 2011) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book The 11th issue of Gibecire is finished, and we are very excited. This particular issue contains a real treat as we have finally persuaded the delightful Jim Steinmeyer to contribute an article, an addition to our list of contributors that we have been hoping for since the journal began. Additionally
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Gibeciere Vol. 5, No. 2 (Summer 2010) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book For our spectacular tenth issue, we hear from a familiar voice, welcome a celebrated new contributor, and unearth a centuries-old manuscript that turns the entire timeline of magic history on its ear. First, Barry Wiley chronicles the remarkable Nellie Bly, considered the first female journalist, an
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Gibeciere Vol. 5, No. 1 (Winter 2010) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book Magic lovers rejoice! Due to the great efforts of our editor Stephen Minch the new issue of Gibecire (Winter 2010) is now off the press.This issue of the journal is robust and includes a fascinating article by Martin Gardner on the history of a specialized spelling effect with cards. Also included i
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Gibeciere Vol. 4, No. 1 (Winter 2009) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book Our fourth volume begins the year with two new and fascinating articles. As with all of our contributions, these articles feature novel discussions of previously little known or practically lost historical information.We begin with "The Thought-Reader Craze" by Barry Wiley. Well known for his schola
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Gibeciere Vol. 3, No. 2 (Summer 2008) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book We gladly submit a most fascinating Gibecire issue for your perusal. Please enjoy the following sundry articles: The first piece, "Vernon the Mesmerist", is by Peter Lamont, author of The Rise and Fall of the Indian Rope Trick and The First Psychic, and features the escapades of W.J. Vernon, a propo
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Gibeciere Vol. 3, No. 1 (Winter 2008) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book The first issue of our third volume includes the fascinating third installment of Mitsunobu Matsuyama's "An Investigation into Magic in Japan after the Opening of the Country." This time he is solving the mystery of Soto Sunetaro's arrival in the U.S.A. and discussing the role that Soto played in th
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Gibeciere Vol. 2, No. 2 (Summer 2007) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book In this issue we've made a brief departure from our usual style. In lieu of articles on various subjects, we've dedicated our current issue to the translation and analysis of one of the rarest and most important books in the history of magic.In 1593, Venice, Italy, Horatio Galasso's Giochi di carte
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Gibeciere Vol. 2, No. 1 (Winter 2007) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book Our third issue continues Gibeciere's enlightening forays into the magical tradition with four exquisite articles. As usual the contents feature brand new revelations and insight into our history. We start with Volker Huber's "The Educated Swan". Here he looks in depth at the history and development
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Gibeciere Vol. 1, No. 2 (Summer 2006) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book Issue two of Gibeciere continues the scholarly tradition begun in issue one with three exceptional articles. The first article marks the beginning of Mitsunobu Matsuyama's enlightening series of articles, "An Investigation into Magic in Japan after the Opening of the Country". Albrecht Heeffer contr
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Gibeciere Vol. 1, No. 1 (Winter 2005) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book The first issue of Gibeciere features several very salient articles as well as introductory pieces by Stephen Minch, the Editor, and William Kalush, the Executive Director. A fascinating article on "The Yawning Mouth", by Volker Huber, starts the issue. Mr. Huber looks at the origins of the principl
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Gibecire 13, Winter 2012, Vol. 7, No. 1 - Book This issue features new and fascinating research by Ricky Jay and Enrique Jimnez-Martinez that casts doubt on the integrity of the stories in The Life, Adventures, and Unparalleled Sufferings of Andrew Oehler. It simultaneously takes a look at the degree of suffering magicians faced at the hands of
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Gibecire 22 - Summer 2016 - Vol. 11 - No. 2 - Book A magnificent collection of fascinating articles for your perusal from all over the globe. Inside this issue: GALASSO ON THE TRAIL OF HORATIO - Mauro Massironi Horatio Galasso was a monumental figure in magic, yet almost nothing was known about the Italian author of Giochi di carte. At the urging of
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Gibecire 14, Summer 2012, Vol. 7, No. 2 - Book Welcome to the 14th issue of Gibecire (Vol. 7, No. 2)! This issue features a number of glorious articles, as well as Stephen Minch's excellent "Pocket Notes," and a robust addition to the "Furthermore..." portion of this journal. The issue starts with the ninth installment of Mitsunobu Matsuyama's "
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Gibecire 15, Winter 2013, Vol. 8, No. 1 - Book It's kind of a big deal. As with some previous issues of our journal, there is a long lost manuscript that sheds refreshing light on our history, while also unearthing some forgotten treasures. The Asti manuscript is estimated to have been written somewhere between 1670-1730 and, until recently, had
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Gibecire 16, Summer 2013, Vol. 8, No. 2 - Book 288 pages and nearly 2 lbs, this issue opens with a long-anticipated piece by Barry Wiley on the Piddingtons. Syd Piddington was a magician who was captured and imprisoned as a POW in Changi prison, Singapore during World War II. During his captivity, with the help of Russell Braddon, Fergus Anckorn
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Gibecire 17, Winter 2014, Vol. 9, No. 1 - Book In this issue, Mitsunobu Matsuyama brings you the 10th and final installment of his comprehensive Investigation into Magic in Japan After the Opening of the Country. Jerry Christensen writes a fascinating profile of Moreau, a little-known yet intriguingly mysterious French card handler of the 19th C
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Gibecire 18, Summer 2014, Vol. 9, No. 2 - Book In this issue, Barry Wiley joins us again, this time bringing us a wonderful and insightful look into the life and career of Stanley Jaks. The great Max Maven continues the journey of Tracking Slum Magic to its Lair, with a great exploration of the old favorite, "Clippo." Recreations Arithmetical an
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Gibecire 19, Winter 2015, Vol. 10, No. 1 - Book The professional magician and researcher of conjuring history, Tyler Wilson, has discovered a rare and virtually unknown booklet on card magic from 1877. Its contents would seem to necessitate a reassessment of the legacy of S.W. Erdnase. Given the importance of this work, we have reproduced it in i
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Gibecire 20, Summer 2015, Vol. 10, No. 2 - Book This begins with a dangerous look at Faustino Chacn, the fireproof man, courtesy of Enrique Jimnez-Martinez. The brush with Mr. Chacn left this issue a little bit singed on the cover, but none the worse for content. Following this, we continue to heat things up with a revealing article on the World'
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Gibecire 23, Winter 2017, Vol. 12, No. 1 - Book A magnificent collection of fascinating articles for your perusal. These originate from all over the globe. Inside this issue: HENRY SLADE AND HIS SLATES: FROM EUROPE TO THE FOURTH DIMENSION - Gary R. Brown One of the most publicized instances of magicians tangling with the supernatural - before Ran
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Gibecire 12, Summer 2011, Vol. 6, No. 2 - Book This issue completes the first dozen issues and marks the end of the 6th volume. Happy anniversary, Gibecire! As usual, there is a rich variety of contributions from a number of authors -- this makes for some fascinating reading. In addition to some historical works, we even delve into a historical
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Gibecire 21, Winter 2016, Vol. 11, No. 1 - Book A magnificent collection of fascinating articles from all over the globe, for your perusal. Inside this issue: Mitsunobu Matsuyama discusses a mathematical mind reading effect in his article, "Metsuke-ji: The Trick that Taught a Country." In addition to the history and method of the effect, Matsuyam
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