Exclusive - Al Munroe’s Magical Miscellany by Al Munroe

Step back in time to the golden era of magic with 'Al Munroe’s Magical Miscellany,' an exclusive digital download that unlocks a truly legendary and once-unattainable publication. Compiled by Al Munroe, a savvy Detroit newspaperman deeply embedded in the magic scene, this miscellany is an unparalleled collection of insider stories, anecdotes, and historical insights from the minds of magicians themselves.

Uncover the Lost World of Magic

Spanning almost 600 pages across 61 original issues, this digital treasure trove dives deep into the fascinating lives and works of iconic figures like Harry Kellar, T. Nelson Downs, Herrmann, Frikell, Eugene Laurant, Silent Mora, Dr. Elliott, and many more. Beyond the grand names, you'll discover whimsical tales such as 'The Wrestling Cheese,' the intriguing story of a sailor and a baboon, plus Al Munroe’s own favorite recipes, offering a unique glimpse into the everyday eccentricities of the magic community.

Experience Unmatched Readability

While the original Miscellany was printed in a way that made it notoriously difficult to read, this digital version revolutionizes your experience. Included with your purchase is a painstaking, professionally laid out transcription of every single issue, meticulously undertaken by master magician David Roth. This ensures that you can effortlessly absorb every captivating detail, anecdote, and historical fact without straining your eyes or deciphering obscure fonts. Our full-color scans of the original issues are also included for historical reference.

Exclusive Bonuses and Future Enhancements

As an extraordinary bonus, your download includes over 70 variant issues. Due to the unique printing methods of the time, Al Munroe often made changes when reprinting issues, creating a rich tapestry of variations never before compiled so completely. Furthermore, we are actively developing a new, enhanced layout for the transcription to mirror the original magazine's aesthetic more closely. This future version will be automatically added to your account at no additional cost, ensuring your collection remains perpetually updated and the most definitive resource available. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of magic history.

Original Specs

 The file was updated on 7/30/16 and now includes a version of the transcription that has been professionally laid out. **

Extremely rare and difficult to acquire, the Magical Miscellany was printed by Al Munroe, a wily old Detroit newspaperman. He had been around magic and magicians for many years and started divulging his trove of fascinating information in its pages.

Almost 600 pages of fascinating stories on a variety of topics including: Harry Kellar’s beard, T. Nelson Downs, waffles, The Wrestling Cheese, the intriguing story of the sailor and the baboon, Herrmann, Frikell, Eugene Laurant, Silent Mora, Dr. Elliott, and much more…including some of Al Munroe’s favorite recipes!

This downloadable version of the Miscellany is the best way to learn these fascinating treasures of magic knowledge. Even with our full color scans of all 61 issues, the Miscellany was printed in a way that is almost impossible to read. However, a painstaking transcription of each issue was done by none other than our master in residence, David Roth. This transcription is included with your purchase.

Additionally, we are in the process of laying out the transcription to make it look more like the magazine. When it comes out, this new version will be yours…free! It will automatically be added to your account, and we will alert you via email when it is available.

As a bonus, we also include an additional download of over 70 variant issues*. Due to the nature of the printing process, Al Munroe would have to remake an issue in order to print more, and he often made changes. Never before has a more complete collection of these issues been compiled!

*The variant issues are not transcribed.