Professor Hoffmann Genii Magazine Issue June 2026 #17 For Sale

Professor Hoffmann (Angelo John Lewis) is featured on the June 2026 cover of Genii, The International Conjurors\' Magazine (Volume 89, Number 6), highlighting an article on the invention of modern magic. The image shows the front cover of Genii, The International Conjurors\' Magazine for June 2026 (Volume 89, Number 6).This specific issue marks a significant era for the publication, as Will Houstoun officially serves as the magazine\'s executive editor.Featured Articles & ColumnsProfessor Hoffmann and the Invention of Modern Magic by Will Houstoun: The cover story celebrating the 150th anniversary of the legendary book Modern Magic and its lasting legacy on the craft.\"Storman\" Norman, One of Magic\'s Hidden Gems by Geoff Grimes: A deep dive into the life and secrets of Norman Beck.The June Almanac by Will Houstoun: A historical and whimsical column filled with magic trivia and unique effect inspirations.The Genii Speak by Will Houstoun: The editor\'s opening note containing industry wisdom for readers.Half Moon at The Magic Castle by Shawn McMaster: A performance feature highlighting Tokyo’s famous Half Moon magic bar visiting Hollywood.Through Hyperspace into the Upside Down by Dr. Matt Pritchard: An artistic exploration of taking standard kirigami folds in creative new directions.The Eye by Vanessa Armstrong: Current events in the magic world, covering late-night talk shows, David Kwong\'s podcast, and a fire incident at The Magic Castle.Voices by R. Paul Wilson: A thematic column titled \"Three steps forward, one step back\".In Memoriam: Val Swadling by Bob Swadling, Debbie Brunettin, and Kay Coomes: A commemorative piece honoring the late magical artist.Review SectionsThieving Bastards reviewed by Will Houstoun: A look at the book/manuscript release by Andrew Wimhurst.Firefly reviewed by Jula Dryas: A review covering the marketed prop/trick by Titanas.Houdini: The Man Who Died Twice reviewed by Michael Claxton: A critique of the publication by Larrian Gillespie.Overview of Professor HoffmannReal Name: Angelo John Lewis (1839–1919), an English lawyer who wrote under the pseudonym Professor Hoffmann.Famous Work: Author of Modern Magic (1876), one of the most influential English-language books on conjuring and magic performance.Legacy: Credited with helping popularize and codify conjuring instructions for amateur and professional magicians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Genii, The Conjurors\' Magazine is the longest-running independent magazine devoted to magic and magicians in the history of the art. It was founded by William W. Larsen, Sr. in 1936, and run by his descendents until 1998, when it was sold to The Genii Corporation, headed by well-known magic author Richard Kaufman. Genii is now a glossy color monthly and is edited by Richard Kaufman, with associate editor Dustin Stinett.See also: Genii index.ColumnistsThe columnists under The Genii Corporation began with adding Guy Hollingworth, Luke Jermay, Eugene Burger, and Harry Lorayne. Continuing columnists included David Acer, Michael Close, Bob Farmer, Jim Swain, Jon Racherbaumer, Jamy Ian Swiss, Eric Mead, David Oliver, David Regal, Danny Orleans, Dustin Stinett, Joe M. Turner and many others.History1930sIn September of 1936, William Larsen, Sr. starts publishing Genii, competing with John Mulholland’s the Sphinx, a magazine that Larsen was hoping to take over.The original print run was 750 copies, downsized to 500 for issues two and three.[1]1940sBy the 1940s, the subscriptions had grown to several thousand throughout the world. In 1941, S.A.M. awarded Genii with the contract to print their M-U-M as part of the magazine. This took away some of the Sphinx readership.In 1942, Larsen purchased Floyd Thayer’s Magic Company. Genii did not turn into a \"house organ\" for the company but remained independent, even limiting the amount of advertising space given to Thayer’s. Even with having to devote time to the magic shop, shows, lectures, and his legal profession the magazine kept prospering.In November, 1949, Genii absorbed The Conjurors\' Magazine.1950sThe Larsen\'s sold Thayer’s in 1950 and on July 5, 1953, Bill Larsen Sr. died suddenly at the age of 48. Gerrie, Bill Larsen Jr., and Milt Larsen kept the magazine going.1960sBill and Milt both became involved in the new television industry and in 1962, The Academy of Magical Arts and The Magic Castle, originally Bill Sr.’s dream, were created. All Genii subscribers were automatic members. Genii, however, stayed independent of the Academy and the Castle.1990sBill Larsen, Jr. became ill and the editorship of Genii was passed first by Dante Larsen (the son of Irene and her first husband John Daniel) and then to his daughter Erika Larsen. The magazine eventually started to falter as evident when only three issues were published in 1998.In October 1998, the Larsens sold Genii to a new company headed by Richard Kaufman. Beginning with the issue published by the newly formed Genii Corporation in January, 1999, Genii has been on time every single month.Make sure you click on our store icon. https://www..com/str/webrummage Thousands of rare and vintage items up for sale in our store. Make an offer available on all items. Many out of production and no longer available. Check it out! PLEASE NOTE: WE SELL VINTAGE COLLECTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. WE ARE NOT DEALERS OF NEW ITEMS. IF YOU WANT OUT OF PRODUCTION, OUT OF STOCK, DISCOUNTED ITEMS, RARE, SCARCE, WE ARE FOR YOU. OUR DESCRIPTIONS ARE THE BEST WE KNOW. IF IT\'S NOT PHOTOGRAPHED IT\'S NOT INCLUDED. Make an offer available on all items. Many out of production and no longer available. Check it out! 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