September 2026
In this issue:
- This issue is devoted to one of the earliest women magicians in the world: the now‑forgotten Omene, who in the 1890s was the most celebrated variety star in the United States, performing magic (and much else besides). In a major feature article, renowned magic historian Marco Pusterla sheds new light on this remarkable performer and the tragic story that shaped her life
- Steve Beam reports — reluctantly, as only he can — on the Magic Collectors Expo, delivering his take on the leading magic‑history event in the USA with his unmistakable wit and style
- Andy Martin once again opens the doors to his extraordinary collection of magical apparatus, revealing the history of a wonderfully ingenious dice trick. We suspect you already know the impromptu version.
- Our resident librarian, James Smith, recounts the lively goings‑on at The Magic Circle History Day, held last June in London — and it’s quite the tale.
- Our regular column, Auction Action, examines the most curious, rare, and unusual items of magic memorabilia that have changed hands at auctions over the past three months: from Houdini to Adelaide Herrmann, from Mazzoni to Buchinger, from Davenport to Thurston, and many more treasures for your enjoyment and edification.
- Two new books about magic history are reviewed by our editorial team:
- Magic, by David Haig
- Illusionnisme et magie à la Renaissance by Thibaut Rioult
This 60 pages issue contains almost 22,500 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. Few printed copies are available, as most are already subscribed for!
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Ye Olde Magic Mag is the first fully-digital magazine on Magic History and on collecting magical memorabilia, edited and published by Marco Pusterla, M.I.M.C. Gold Star 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.This 60pages issue contains almost 22,500 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.
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