A Glimpse into Global Magic History

Welcome to Gibecière Vol. 11, No. 1 (Winter 2016), a captivating digital download that brings together a 'magnificent collection' of 'fascinating articles' from around the globe. This issue offers magic enthusiasts a deep dive into historical insights, theoretical explorations, and profiles of legendary figures in the world of illusion. Mitsunobu Matsuyama's article, 'Metsuke-ji: The Trick that Taught a Country,' explores a mathematical mind-reading effect. It's not just about the method; Matsuyama details its profound influence, even crediting it with elevating literacy rates in Japan. Imagine discovering a trick with such a widespread cultural impact! Then, journey through 'One Thousand and One Years of Persian Magic' with Reza Saberi's article. He introduces us to Ayyub Alhaseb Tabari's ancient work, 'Tuhfat al-Ghraib' (The Gift of Wonder), dating back to 978-1135 CE. Saberi has translated two full chapters, offering a unique window into Persian magical traditions, akin to the European books of secrets but centuries earlier.

Spotlight on Legendary Magicians

Jerry Christensen presents 'The Emperor of Coins: Allan Shaw,' an article poised to change many magicians' understanding of this often-overlooked master. While Shaw was a giant in coin magic, known for his innovation and possibly inventing the coin roll, much of his work remains obscure. This piece aims to illuminate his contributions. For card enthusiasts, Magic Christian, renowned author of the 'Non Plus Ultra' series, shares his latest findings in 'The Truth: The Fate of Hofzinser's Props.' Discover new insights regarding the great Viennese card handler, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, directly from one of his most dedicated chroniclers. This article delves into the intriguing mystery surrounding the destiny of Hofzinser's original magical apparatus. This Gibecière issue truly 'runs the gamut,' promising a wealth of interest for anyone passionate about the art, history, and theory of magic. Download it today and expand your magical knowledge.

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Gibecière 21, Winter 2016, Vol. 11, No. 1

We’ve got a magnificent collection of fascinating articles for your perusal from all over the globe. Inside this issue:

Mitsunobu Matsuyama discusses a mathematical mind reading effect in his article “Metsuke-ji: The Trick that Taught a Country”. In addition to the history and method of the effect, Matsuyama details the influence of the trick and how it helped to elevate the literacy rate in Japan.

Next, we are very pleased to offer “The Emperor of Coins: Allan Shaw” by Jerry Christensen. Allan Shaw was one of the great coin magicians of all time but, aside from a few published items and his claim to being one of the inventors of the coin roll, most magicians don’t have great familiarity him or his work. This article hopes to change that.

Many of our readers are familiar with Magic Christian, author of the exceptional Non Plus Ultra books on Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser. Mr. Christian has been kind enough to send us an article on his latest discoveries with regard to the great Viennese card handler in “The Truth: The Fate of Hofzinser’s Props”.

We round out our issue with “One Thousand and One Years of Persian Magic” by Reza Saberi. This article concerns a work by Ayyub Alhaseb Tabari titled Tuhfat al-Ghraib. This work, whose title translates in English to The Gift of Wonder, is estimated to date from around 978 to 1135 CE and falls into the genre of books of secrets which is more commonly found in the sixteenth-century Italian tradition. Mr. Saberi brought this work to our attention and also translated two full chapters of of it which contain the bulk of the work that relates to our field.

This issue runs the gamut and we think you will find much of interest.

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