Hugard's Magic Monthly

volumes I thru 6

With Master Index to volumes 1-XXI  by William L. Broecker

This is a reprint of Hugard's famous magic newsletter. All volumes are hardbound and measure 8 1/2" by 11".

This hard –to-find, complete set of magazines in one of magic’s greatest.  Edited by one of magic’s most knowledgeable men, Jean Hugard, author of “Modern Magic Manual” and dozens of other texts. For 22 years “Magic Monthly” published the best effects of virtually all the great names in magic and featured an insiders’ point of view. It covered the complete field of conjuring entertainment. In addition, it chronicled, in detail, the American magic scene of the ‘40s, ‘50s and ’60, with emphasis on New Yord’s “Inner Circle”. A must series for any student of magic.

These are 6 big books, each packed with several volumes worth of Hugard's Magic Monthly.

Published from June 1943 to April 1965, it is remarkable for its quality and quantity of the best tricks of the day as well as containing the most interesting information available of the magic scene of the day!

More than 1,560 individual tricks and sleights, plus hundreds of tips, ideas and reviews, and historical news items appeared in its 245 issues. A total of 2,524 pages! Top names in the field were among the contributors, such magical luminaries as Jerry Andrus, Al Baker, Peter Kane, Milbourne Christopher, Bert Allerton, Max Katz, and Sid Lorraine. 

Own all seven books now and possess a wealth of material to enhance your magical knowledge.

The final volume contains a complete 150 page master index by W.L. Broecker. This index will guide you quickly to effects, contributors and general information on the events in magic over a period of more than twenty years! PLUS... W. L Broecker has prepared an invaluable overview of the history of the magazine and biographies of the major contributors. Over 400 pages! Packed with fine effects, insights and magical history.

And finally, for an additional bonus, this volume also includes a reproduction of the rare and fascinating program for the Jean Hugard Testimonial given at New York's Barbazon Plaza Playhouse on April 28, 1945! This program (over 100 pages) contains articles, pictures and testimonials by leading magicians of the day!

You receive:

• BK1-Volume I,II, III and IV. - This volume contains volumes 1 through 4 of the original. 325 pages.
• BK2 -Volume V, VI, and VII - This volume contains volumes 5 through 7 of the original. 352 pages.
• BK3 - -Volume VIII, IX, and X - This volume contains volumes 8 through 10 of the original. 300+ pages.
• BK4 - -Volume XI, XII and XIII - This volume contains volumes 11 through 13 of the original. 440+ pages.
• BK5 - -Volume  XIV, XV and, XVI - This volume contains volumes 14 through 16 of the original. 440+ pages.
• BK6 - Missing - Not Available 
• BK7 Volume XX, and XXI - This volume contains volumes 20 through 21 of the original. over 400 pages. Contains the complete index to the series.

Contributors include : Bert Allerton, Jerry Andrus, Annemann, Jack Avis, Al Baker, Ross Bertram, Fred Braue, Milbourne Christopher, Steward Cramer, Paul Curry, Dr. Jacob Daley, Will Dexter, Victor Farelli, Martin Gardner, Frank Garcia, Cliff Green, S. Leo Horowitz, Stewart James, Peter Kane, George Kaplan, Max Katz, Ken Krenzel, Harry Lorayne, Sid Lorraine, Ed Marlo, Orville Meyer, James Randi, Clayton Rawson, and many others

Please Note: While these copies are Not used and have Not been previously owned by anyone else our shop, they have =been stored in a warehouse for many years and do show age. There is only one column that still has original shrink wrap.

Details: Hugard's Magic Monthly in 6 volumes

Pages 2824, Hardbound, size; 81/2" by 11".