Ebook - At Ease (1966 - 1975) by Harvey Turner (Digital Download)

Dive Into the Esoteric World of Military Magic

Step back in time to an era when the art of conjuring thrived even within the ranks of the US Armed Forces. 'At Ease' (1966-1975), the official organ of the Armed Forces Magicians Association, offers an unparalleled glimpse into this fascinating, often overlooked, chapter of magic history. Initiated by the visionary Air Force Sergeant Opie Houston, this periodical became a vital hub for military magicians to share tricks, techniques, and camaraderie, despite its somewhat irregular publication schedule.

A Treasure Trove of Conjuring Genius

This remarkable ebook compiles a rich tapestry of magical contributions from a diverse array of talented practitioners. Inside, you'll find the secrets and insights of notable figures such as William E. Clover, Erwin M. Storke, Vernon Weiss, Bob Ford, Don Guilmain, Dave Richards, Harvey Turner, Kent Cummins, Ed Middleton, and many more. Each issue is a testament to the ingenuity and passion that flourished within the association, providing historical context and practical magic that remains compelling today.

An Unrivaled Digital Collection

While complete archives of 'At Ease' are notoriously hard to find, this digital download offers one of the most comprehensive compilations available. Surpassing even respected bibliographies like Alfredson's and Daily's 'Bibliography of Conjuring Periodicals in English', this edition includes issues previously unlisted elsewhere. Although Volume 2 remains elusive, you'll gain access to an impressive span of volumes, meticulously digitized from July 1966 to January 1975, including special inclusions like 'My Magic Coloring Book'. With 679 pages and over 233,000 words, this isn't just an ebook; it's a monumental historical document, an essential resource for magic historians, collectors, and enthusiasts eager to explore the unique legacy of military conjuring.

Original Specs

Who would have thought the US Armed Forces had a magicians association? The association was started by Opie Houston, then an Air Force Sergeant. At Ease was the organ of the Armed Forces Magicians Association. It ran from July 1966 until January 1975, but it had some gaps here and there and was not released on a particularly regular schedule.

Some of the trick contributors were Opie R. Houston, William E. Clover, Erwin M. Storke, Vernon Weiss, Bob Ford, Don Guilmain, Dave Richards, Harvey Turner, Kent Cummins, Ed Middleton, Prince Kazar, Jim Williams, Chas Crowley, John Guthrie, Arthur Estes, Ron Bonneau, John Oakley, Mike Rogers, Roland Jarvis, David B. Schwilk, Wiley Porter, Jerome Maciejewski, Oscar Pittman, Al Forwood, and others.

Please note that this is not a complete file, but probably more complete than most other files in existence. Even Alfredson's and Daily's Bibliography of Conjuring Periodicals in English lists an incomplete file. Some issues not listed there you will find in this digital edition. The biggest gap in this digital version is volume 2 which is missing entirely. The issues which are included are:

• Volume 1
  • No. 1 (July 1966)
  • No. 2 (August 1966)
  • No. 3 (September 1966)
  • No. 4 (October 1966)
  • No. 5 (November/December 1966)
  • No. 6 (January 1967)
  • No. 7 (February 1967)
  • No. 8 (March 1967)
• Volume 3
  • No. 1 (July 1969)
  • No. 2 (August 1969)
  • No. 3 (September 1969)
  • No. 4 (October 1969)
  • No. 6 (January 1970)
  • No. 7 (February 1970)
  • No. 8 (March 1970)
  • No. 9 (April 1970)
  • No. 10 (May 1970)
  • No. 11 (June 1970)
• Volume 4
  • No. 1 (July 1970)
  • No. 2 (August 1970)
  • No. 3 (September/October 1970)
  • No. 4 (November 1970)
  • No. 5 (October 1971)
• Volume 5
  • No. 1 (November 1971)
  • No. 2 (December 1971)
  • No. 3 (January 1972)
  • No. 4 (February 1972)
  • No. 5 (March 1972)
  • No. 6 (April 1972)
  • No. 7 (May 1972)
  • No. 8 (June 1972)
  • No. 9 (July 1972)
  • No. 10 (August 1972)
  • No. 11 (September 1972)
  • No. 12 (October 1972)
• Volume 6
  • No. 1 (November 1972)
  • No. 2 (December 1972)
  • No. 3 (January 1973)
  • No. 4 (February 1973)
• Volume 7
  • No. 5 (March 1973)
  • No. 6 (April 1973)
  • No. 7 (May 1973)
  • No. 8 (June 1973)
  • No. 9 (July 1973)
  • No. 10 (August 1973)
  • No. 11 (September 1973)
  • No. 12 (October 1973)
• Volume 8
  • No. 1 (November 1973)
  • No. 2 (December 1973)
  • No. 3 (January 1974)
  • No. 4 (February 1974)
  • No. 5 (March 1974)
  • No. 6 (April 1974)
  • No. 7 (May 1974)
  • No. 8 (June 1974)
• Volume 9
  • No. 1 (October/November 1974)
  • No. 2 (December 1974 / January 1975)
• My Magic Coloring Book

1st edition 1966-1975; PDF 679 pages.
word count: 233496 which is equivalent to 933 standard pages of text