The Modern Magician by James McKnight

This periodical ran from October 1932 to April 1934 and saw 8 numbers published. Complete files are uncommon. In this digital form, it can be enjoyed by a much wider group of readers.

Volume 1, Number 1, October 1932

• Editorial
• How to Stick a Hatpin through the tongues without injury
• I Witnessed Betty Jane's Act. By an Observer
• The Meeting Place. Conducted by George Linnhauser.
• Doc. Distel effect. Card Stabbing Supreme
• Reviews: The Vanishing Goat, by Frank Lane

Volume 1, Number 2, November 1932

• Editorial
• A New Pass. J. Burnes
• A New Box Escape.
• Wrinkle. By Kolar
• The Autobiography of Frank Lane
• Reviews and News
• With the Mentalists. By Robert Nelson
• Sealed Envelope Test. By Harry Morgan
• The Meeting Place
• Baileys Card Routine
• A Good Match Stunt
• Holding the Tip of a lighted cigarette against the tongue
• A Color Change

Volume 1, Number 3, December 1932

• Editorial
• My Spelling Card Effect. J. Burnes
• N.M.C. News. Reviews. Tips.
• Order of Robert Houdin.
• Society of Osiris
• Sam Jacks Solid Thru Solid
• What's Your Name Please
• My Opening Effect
• With the Mentalists. By Robert Nelson
• Signor Blop. By Harry Opel
• The Editors Greeting.

Volume 1, Number 4, January-March 1933

• Editorial
• My Card Act, J. Burnes.
• Society of Magical Entertainers
• News and Tips
• Frank Lane's Autobiography
• Ducrot Poem 1933
• The Meeting Place. Geo Linnhauser

Volume 1, Number 5, April-June 1933

• Editorial
• My Card Act, J. Burnes
• Chas. Doc. Diestel
• Ladies Night, Newark Magicians Club
• Pocket Magic and Contest News
• Simplified Magic
• Tips News and Reviews
• The Meeting Place. Geo Linnhauser
• The Editor Goes Visiting.

Volume 1, Number 6, July-September 1933

• Editorial
• My Card from the pocket
• Simplified Magic
• Tips News and Reviews
• The Round Table. George Linnhauser
• The Meeting Place. George Linnhauser
• Eastman's Pub Club

Volume 1, Number 7, October-December 1933

• Editorial
• My Mindreading Act. J. Burnes
• Tips News and Reviews. Doc Diestel
• Max Thiel. The Round Table
• Newark Magicians Club Oldtimers Night
• Max Thiel's Magic Show
• The Meeting Place. George Linnhauser

Volume 1, Number 8, April 1934

• Editorial
• My Silk Act. J. Burnes
• Reviews and News
• Where to buy the Modern Magician
• The Life Story of Frank Lane
• The Round Table
• How is This One Done? George Krinog
• The Meeting Place
• Newark Magicians Club Show.
• Quad City Notices
• A number Force