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Welcome to 'Gibecière, Vol 1 No 1 (Winter 2005)', the inaugural digital issue of the esteemed journal edited by Stephen Minch and overseen by Executive Director William Kalush. This 138-page ebook serves as a foundational text for serious students and practitioners of magic, offering a scholarly look into the craft's rich history and intricate principles.

A Deep Dive into Magical Origins

The issue begins with Volker Huber's captivating article, 'The Yawning Mouth', which meticulously explores the origins of this classic principle. Huber not only traces its initial conception but also follows its fascinating evolution through history, revealing its various forms, including iconic manifestations like Jacob's Ladder and the Himber Wallet. This piece offers invaluable insights into how core magical ideas develop and endure.

Mastering Card Prearrangement

Next, Vanni Bossi contributes 'On the Prearrangement and Mnemonic Use of a Deck of Cards'. This scholarly piece delves into the earliest known references for arranged playing cards, providing a historical context for what is now a cornerstone of many sophisticated card routines. Bossi unpacks methods for leveraging predetermined orders for both magical effects and related deceptive purposes, making it essential reading for card enthusiasts.

The Underworld of Historical Deception

Robert Jutte's article, 'Sharpers and Their Tricks in the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern Times', offers a compelling look at organized crime during these periods. Specifically, Jutte focuses on gambling cheats, detailing their unique argot, the societal structures within which they operated, and the ingenious methods they employed to defraud unsuspecting victims. It's a fascinating sociological exploration of historical deception.

A Legacy of Illusion Recreated

The issue concludes with a masterful historical account by Ricky Jay on 'Davenport Brother & Fay'. Jay chronicles the efforts of Ira Davenport and William Fay as they sought to replicate the act that brought the original Davenport Brothers immense fame and notoriety before William Davenport's untimely passing. This article provides a poignant look at theatrical legacy and the challenges of recapturing past glories. As a digital download, this crucial first volume is an indispensable addition to any magic library.

Original Specs

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 principle and then moves forward to the various incarnations it will take in the course of its history, including Jacobs Ladder and the Himber Wallet.

Vanni Bossi contributes the next article entitled On the Prearrangement and Mnemonic Use of a deck of Cards, which, as you may have guessed, looks at early references for arranged playing cards and methods for taking advantage of the order for magic and related purposes.

The third article, Sharpers and Their Tricks in the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern Times by Robert Jutte, features commentary on organized crime during that period, specifically with regard to gambling cheats and their argot, society, and methods.

The final article is by Ricky Jay and is a history on Davenport Brother & Fay, a duo of Ira Davenport and William Fay trying to recreate the act that had won the Davenport Brothers their fame and notoriety prior to William Davenports early death.

As you can see, the first issue contains a wealth of fascinating articles and, since we have only printed a limited number, and do not intend a reprint, now is a good time to acquire one of these for your collection.

Pages: 138