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Yankee Magic Collector No. 18 : Call for Submissions

We have been blessed over the last thirty-four years to feature some of the finest writers in magic presenting original scholarship of interest to all magic historians. We look forward to continuing our relationship with such magical scholars and it is our hope to either welcome you back, or add your name, to the list of contributors of The Yankee Magic Collector #18.

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Handcuff Queens

Gary Hunt recently started a fascinating site dedicated to Handcuff Queens: woman escape artists who operated during the Houdini era.  Who knew? 

Learn about the Pauline and Lewis, early pioneers of the escape act, and  Marie Shannon’s original publicity stunts performed as “Lady Raffles”.  As Gary says, “Hopefully this blog will provide these performers with some of the recognition they deserve.”

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Theo Hardeen Biography Released

William Rauscher’s biography of Hardeen: Monarch of Manacles is now available. This 150 page, hardbound book is available for order from David Haversat’s 1878 Press Co.
 
This book is a tribute to one of the world’s greatest escape artists. He traveled the world defying police authorities to shackle his body in handcuffs and leg irons, or to lock him in the darkest jail cells, all of which could not hold him.

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The Art of Magic Postage Stamps Announced

The US Postal Service has announced that The Art of Magic postage series will be released in 2018.  The series of five stamps celebrate the art of magic featuring digital illustrations of five classic tricks magicians use to amaze and delight audiences.

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Yankee Magic Collector No. 17

The Yankee Magic Collector, Issue #17 is the companion publication for Yankee Gathering 16. This beautiful issue contains  194 pages, 167+ total images, most in color.

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