''Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine'' is a magazine devoted to magic and magicians. It is a monthly magazine first published in September 1936, currently edited by

Richard J. Kaufman Richard J. Kaufman (born May 16, 1958) is an author, publisher, illustrator, and editor of books and magazines in the field of magic and amateur magicians of noted skill. Early life and education Richard Kaufman was born in 1958 at French Hos ...

and owned by Randy Pitchford. The magazine is based in Washington, DC.

History

''Genii'' was founded by

William Larsen, Sr. William is a masculine given name of Norman French origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conqu ...

in 1936, and it was published as the official organ of the

Pacific Coast Association of Magicians The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians is an association of magicians. It was founded in 1933; the first president was Lloyd E Jones. It has chapters in Japan, Hawaii, California, and western Canada, and holds an annual convention. The third o ...

, which had been founded in 1933. The original print run was 750 copies, which went down to 500 for the second and third issues. Upon Larsen's death in 1953 it was subsequently edited and published by his wife

Gerrie Larsen Gerrie may refer to: * Gerrie (given name), a unisex given name * Syd Gerrie (born 1927), Scottish footballer See also * Garrie (disambiguation) * Gerri (disambiguation) * Gerry (disambiguation) * Jerrie Jerrie is a feminine given name. Notable ...

, son William Larsen, Jr. and his wife Irene Larsen, grandson Dante Larsen, and granddaughter

Erika Larsen Erika Larsen (born 1976) is a transdisciplinary storyteller and photographer who is known for her intimate essays about cultures that maintain strong connections with nature. She immerses readers in cultures through her visual storytelling. Lif ...

. In 1998, it was sold to The Genii Corporation headed by magic author Richard Kaufman. ''Genii'' appears as both a conventionally printed magazine and a digital edition, which includes audio and video supplements. Subscribers also receive free access to all 77 years of ''Geniis back issues. From March 1942–June 1947, ''M-U-M'', the periodical of the Society of American Magicians, was published as part of ''Genii''. In 2013,

The Academy of Magical Arts The Magic Castle is a clubhouse for magicians and magic enthusiasts, as well as the clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts. It is in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California and it bills itself as "the most unusual private club in t ...

, located at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles, started providing paid subscriptions of ''Genii'' to all of its magician members. ''Genii'' is the only magazine in the field of magic which regularly includes free DVDs with its issues, and has done so for many years.

Contributors

''Genii's'' roster of columnists have included:

David Britland David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". w ...

, Eugene Burger,

Al Cohen Al Cohen (January 11, 1926 – December 13, 2020) was the owner, and a well-known demonstrator of magic tricks, at Al's Magic Shop in Washington, D.C. Biography In 1936 at age 10, Al Cohen began working at his father Macye Cohen's gift shop, " ...

, Dani DaOrtiz,

John Gaughan John Gaughan (born 1940) is an American manufacturer of magic acts and equipment for magicians based in Los Angeles, California. His style of work is classic, not based heavily on machinery and technology. Great illusionists have noted his work, su ...

Andi Gladwin Andi Gladwin (May 10, 1983) is a British magician, speaker, and publisher. He has appeared on television (ITV's The Next Great Magician, Next Great Magician, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, The Big Breakfast, Lance Burton's Young Magician Showcase, Maste ...

, Roberto Giobbi, Helder Guimaraes

David Kaye David Kaye may refer to: * David Kaye (voice actor) (born 1966), Canadian-American voice actor * David A. Kaye, actor who played Jesse Waingrow in the film ''3000 Miles to Graceland'' * David Kaye (footballer) (born 1959), English footballer * Dav ...

, Ian Kendall, Chris Kenner, Homer Liwag, Max Maven, Jon Racherbaumer, Jim Steinmeyer, Dustin Stinett, Tom Stone,

Daniel Ulin Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), ...

, and Caleb Wiles. ''Geniis team of critics for new books and products are currently:

, John Lovick,

Will Houstoun Will may refer to: Common meanings * Will and testament, instructions for the disposition of one's property after death * Will (philosophy), or willpower * Will (sociology) * Will, volition (psychology) * Will, a modal verb - see Shall and will ...

Eric Mead The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, or Eirik is derived from the Old Norse name ''Eiríkr'' (or ''Eríkr'' in Old East Norse due to monophthongization). The first element, ''ei-'' may be derived from the older Proto-Norse ''* ai ...

, David Oliver,

Danny Orleans Danny Orleans (born October 21, 1954) is an American magician, one of the top trade-show performers, corporate entertainers, and magical educators in the country. As a corporate and trade show performer, he has presented hundreds of magic shows f ...

, David Regal, Dustin Stinett, and Joe M. Turner. Past columnists have included Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller, Jules Lenier,

Guy Hollingworth Guy Hollingworth (born 1974) is an English barrister, conjurer, author and lecturer. As a conjurer he is known for his skilful performances of card magic and for his books and lectures in which he presents original tricks and routines. Career H ...

Luke Jermay Luke Jermay (born 7 March 1985) is a British magician, mentalist, and writer. Early life Jermay (born Jermey) was born to a single mother, Jacqueline Jermey, on 7 March 1985 in Essex, England. Jermay studied magic and magic theory, has writ ...

, Harry Lorayne, David Acer, Michael Close,

Bob Farmer Robert 'Bob' Farmer (born 2 June 1947) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1960s. A centre half forward, Farmer was aged just 16 years and 363 days when he made ...

, James Swain,

Paul Cummins Paul Cummins MBE (born 26 September 1977) is an English artist from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who produces landscape installations using ceramic flowers. Education / work Cummins worked as a maker of architectural models, and then studied ce ...

, and Jamy Ian Swiss.

References

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