Prepare to be amazed! Unlock 27 magical items with The Gen by Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson. Explore 8,685 pages of illusions! A post-war magic treasure awaits!
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Discover the Magic of The Gen by Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson
Step into the enchanting world of post-war magic with The Gen, a legendary magazine that shaped the art of illusion for over two decades. This exclusive bundle includes 27 meticulously curated items, offering you a comprehensive journey through the golden era of magic.
What’s Included in This Bundle?
- The Gen Index
- The Gen Volume 1 (1945)
- The Gen Volume 10 (1954)
- The Gen Volume 11 (1955)
- The Gen Volume 12 (1956)
- The Gen Volume 13 (1957)
- The Gen Volume 14 (1958)
- The Gen Volume 15 (1959)
- The Gen Volume 16 (1960)
- The Gen Volume 17 (1961)
- The Gen Volume 18 (1962)
- The Gen Volume 19 (1963)
- The Gen Volume 2 (1946)
- The Gen Volume 20 (1964)
- The Gen Volume 21 (1965)
- The Gen Volume 22 (1966)
- The Gen Volume 23 (1967)
- The Gen Volume 24 (1968)
- The Gen Volume 25 (1969)
- The Gen Volume 26 (1970)
- The Gen Volume 3 (1947)
- The Gen Volume 4 (1948)
- The Gen Volume 5 (1949)
- The Gen Volume 6 (1950)
- The Gen Volume 7 (1951)
- The Gen Volume 8 (1952)
- The Gen Volume 9 (1953)
Why The Gen is a Must-Have for Magic Enthusiasts
Published by the visionary Harry Stanley and edited by the legendary Lewis Ganson, The Gen is a treasure trove of magical knowledge. Spanning 26 years and 303 issues, this magazine features contributions from the greatest magicians of the post-war era, including Ken Brooke, Al Koran, and Juan Tamariz.
From groundbreaking tricks to in-depth articles, The Gen showcases the evolution of magic and the brilliance of its contributors. With 8,685 pages of content and a detailed index by Michael Colley, this bundle is the ultimate resource for both aspiring and seasoned magicians.
Legacy of Excellence
Harry Stanley’s dedication to magic elevated the art form, introducing the world to icons like Slydini, Fred Kaps, and Dai Vernon. The Gen is not just a magazine—it’s a testament to the passion and innovation that defined an era.
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This product bundle includes 27 items:
- The Gen Index
- The Gen Volume 1 (1945)
- The Gen Volume 10 (1954)
- The Gen Volume 11 (1955)
- The Gen Volume 12 (1956)
- The Gen Volume 13 (1957)
- The Gen Volume 14 (1958)
- The Gen Volume 15 (1959)
- The Gen Volume 16 (1960)
- The Gen Volume 17 (1961)
- The Gen Volume 18 (1962)
- The Gen Volume 19 (1963)
- The Gen Volume 2 (1946)
- The Gen Volume 20 (1964)
- The Gen Volume 21 (1965)
- The Gen Volume 22 (1966)
- The Gen Volume 23 (1967)
- The Gen Volume 24 (1968)
- The Gen Volume 25 (1969)
- The Gen Volume 26 (1970)
- The Gen Volume 3 (1947)
- The Gen Volume 4 (1948)
- The Gen Volume 5 (1949)
- The Gen Volume 6 (1950)
- The Gen Volume 7 (1951)
- The Gen Volume 8 (1952)
- The Gen Volume 9 (1953)
The Gen magazine was published by Harry Stanley just after the war. The first issue came out in December 1945. The magazine was published for 26 years with 303 issues covering a total of 8,685 pages. Lewis Ganson, one of the greatest British magical writers ever, was the editor until the magazine changed hands in 1971. It continued under the editorship of Val Andrews for a further two issues as the New Gen.
Virtually every known name in the world of post-war magic made a contribution to the Gen or was featured in its columns. Ken Brooke, for example, contributed 27 items and even the final issue, under the ownership of Harry Stanley, had contributors such as Al Koran with his Miracle Pack. Maurice Fogel wrote up his Headline Hunter and other contributors to that final issue included Juan Tamariz, Hen Fetsch, Hugh Miller and Jerry Mentzer.
Most magic magazines would have been content to have started the first issue with such big names but Harry Stanley started big and finished even bigger. He promoted and discovered magicians from around the world; he either published books by them, sold their tricks and routines at the Unique Magic Studio or brought them to London to give lectures. He raised the standard of magic in the UK by introducing us to performers of the calibre of Slydini, Fred Kaps and Dai Vernon. Name any magician of note from Ed Marlo to Chan Canasta and Hans Trixer and you will find them featured in The Gen.
Here are nearly 9000 pages and 161 pages of detailed index prepared by Michael Colley.
Copyright 2002 Martin Breese. Copyright of the Index 1995 by Michael Colley.
1st edition 1945 – 1970; 8685 pages.
