Prepare to be amazed! Discover the secrets of Magicana, chronicled by magic legends William Reed Woodfield & Charles Miller. Unveil the Giorgio Letters & more! A must-have for any true magician. Conjure yours today!
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William Reed Woodfield and Charles Miller – Magicana + The Giorgio Letters
Step into the fascinating world of Magicana, a legendary magic newsletter that began as a “magazine within a magazine” in 1946, created by the visionary Bill Woodfield. Distributed within Genii from 1948, Magicana became a cornerstone of magic literature, captivating enthusiasts for decades.
The New Series, resurrected by the iconic Charlie Miller in November 1964, continued this legacy almost uninterrupted until April 1978. During this period, Charlie’s columns, sometimes ghostwritten by Elizabeth Wilson (editor of issue #154) and Jules Lenier, offered unparalleled insights into the art of magic.
After a brief hiatus, Magicana returned in January 1981 as a regular column, though it was no longer numbered or considered a separate magazine. From 1981 to September 1987, Charlie’s writings, often ghosted by legends like James Patton and Johnny Thompson, continued to inspire and educate.
The legacy of Magicana reached new heights when James Patton officially took over the column in February 1989, steering it until 1992. This collection is a treasure trove for magic enthusiasts, offering a rare glimpse into the golden era of magic literature.
- Originated by Bill Woodfield in 1946
- Resurrected as the New Series by Charlie Miller
- Ghostwritten by legends like Elizabeth Wilson & Johnny Thompson
- Final stewardship by James Patton
Magicana New Series was a continuation of the “magazine within a magazine”, Magicana, a magic newsletter started by Bill Woodfield in 1946 and was distributed within Genii starting in 1948.
Charlie Miller resurrected the series, again in Genii, starting in November 1964 calling it the “New Series”. It continued virtually uninterrupted until April 1978, numbered #154 (which listed Elizabeth Wilson as the editor). A number of Charlie’s later columns were ghosted by Elizabeth Wilson (wife of Ron Wilson) and Jules Lenier when Charlie was off performing on cruise ships.
The column had a two year hiatus until the January 1981 issue saw the return of Magicana as a regular column (however it was no longer numbered or considered a “magazine within a magazine”.) From 1981 until September, 1987 Charlie’s writings continued on a more or less regular basis, ghosted at various times by others, including James Patton and Johnny Thompson.
Beginning with February, 1989 issue James Patton officially took over the duties of the Magicana section within Genii. Patton ran the column until 1992.
