hillcountrymagic
$25.00
Condition: Good
Published in March–April 1946 by D. Robbins & Co. and edited by Irv Feldman and David Robbins, the debut issue of Magic is Fun was launched as an independent magazine aimed at introducing the general public and amateur enthusiasts to theatrical magic. Its commercial newsstand distribution quickly drew ire from established magic circles concerned about the "exposure" of secrets, marking a historic tension between retail magic and institutional secrecy. This initial 28-page issue features a biographical tribute to Harry Houdini, a profile on Al Flosso as "The World's Busiest Magician," and a piece on comedy magician Mr. Ballantine written by Robert Orben. Inside, the magazine balances instructional effects—including a Cut and Restored Handkerchief, Dictionary Mind Reading, and the Four Ace Miracle—with practical advice on showmanship, exposés of fraudulent spirit mediums, and mentalism tips from Robert A. Nelson.
