June 2026
In this issue:
- Who was the magician Monarque, whose famous poster graces our cover? Do you know how many different named did he have? Read the article by Christ & Kobe Van Herwegen and you will learn all of this – and more!
- One of the first magician to produce doves from a handkerchief was the Mexican Cantu, who may have inspired Channing Pollock. His life, career and tragic death are narrated by Michael Pascoe in an exclusive article.
- The NYPL exhibition about golden age magic in city of New York has been visited by Michelle Ainsworth who tells you everything about it, with many exclusive photographs.
- Andy Martin returns with his second article on a clever piece of magic apparatus: a version of the ancient die box performed with… a bottle and glass!
- Our regular column, Auction Action examines the most curious, rare or unusual items of magic memorabilia that have changed hands at numerous magic auctions in the past three months: from Houdini to Chung Ling Soo, from Ionia to Blackstone, from Thurston to Roody, and many more items for your edification.
This 48 pages issue contains almost 16,000 words and is available as a PDF Download and in printed format, LIMITED TO 120 SIGNED AND HAND-NUMBERED COPIES, for the most distinguished collectors.
The Printed version contains an exclusive magic collectible to enrich your collection! Do not miss it!
Download your copy now (about 5MB) to learn about the
history of magic and magic collecting!
Ye Olde Magic Mag is the first fully-digital magazine on Magic History and on collecting magical memorabilia, edited and published by Marco Pusterla, A.I.M.C. A quarterly publication, available in a small number of printed copies, all individually numbered and signed, for real collectors. The printed version is shipped post-free worldwide and gives access to the digital copy! We recommend you subscribe to the magazine with a PayPal recurring payment as that will ensure you receive the same issue number every time.
Coming Soon