Genii (magazine)

Genii Magazine

January 2012 (Vol 75, No. 1) issue
Editor Richard Kaufman
Former editors Bill Larsen, Jr. & Irene Larsen (1953-1990)
Dante Larsen (1990-1993)
Dante Larsen & Erika Larsen (1993-1994)
Erika Larsen (1994-1998)
Categories Magic
Frequency Monthly
Circulation 9,000
Publisher The Genii Corporation
Founder William Larsen, Sr.
First issue September 1, 1936
Country USA
Language English
Website geniimagazine.com

Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine is the largest selling magazine in the world devoted to magic and magicians. A monthly color glossy of over 100 pages, it is edited by Richard J. Kaufman.

History

Genii was founded by William Larsen, Sr. in 1936. Upon his death in 1953 it was subsequently edited and published by his wife Gerrie Larsen, son William Larsen, Jr. and his wife Irene Larsen, grandson Dante Larsen, and granddaughter Erika Larsen. In 1998, it was sold to The Genii Corporation headed by magic author Richard Kaufman.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

It appears as both a conventionally printed magazine as well as a free digital edition which includes both audio and video supplements to be viewed on both the user's computer and via apps on all electronic devices. Subscribers also receive free access to all 75 years of Genii's back issues through a collaboration with the Conjuring Arts Research Center.

In 2013, The Academy of Magical Arts, located at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles, started providing paid subscriptions of Genii to all of its magician members.[8][9][10][11]

Genii is the only magazine in the field of magic which regularly includes free DVDs with its issues, and has done so for many years.[12][13][14][15]

Contributors

Genii's roster of columnists have included: David Britland, Eugene Burger, Al Cohen, Dani DaOrtiz, John Gaughan, Andi Gladwin, Roberto Giobbi, David Kaye, Ian Kendall, Chris Kenner, Homer Liwag, Max Maven, Jon Racherbaumer, Jim Steinmeyer, Dustin Stinett, Tom Stone, Daniel Ulin, and Caleb Wiles.

Genii's team of critics for new books and products are currently: David Britland, John Lovick, Will Houstoun, Eric Mead, David Oliver, Danny Orleans, David Regal, Dustin Stinett, and Joe M. Turner.

Past columnists have included Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller, Jules Lenier, Guy Hollingworth, Luke Jermay, Harry Lorayne, David Acer, Michael Close, Bob Farmer, James Swain, Paul Cummins, and Jamy Ian Swiss.

References

  1. ↑ http://articles.latimes.com/1993-02-12/news/mn-1268_1_magic-castle
  2. ↑ http://variety.com/2006/scene/markets-festivals/castle-casts-spell-on-larsen-clan-1117950120/
  3. ↑ http://littleegyptmagic.com/magic_october2012.html
  4. ↑ http://www.nnmagic.com/nielsenprints/larsen.htm
  5. ↑ http://www.magicinwisconsin.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108:bill-larsen-sr&catid=57:famous-magicians&Itemid=93
  6. ↑ http://remarkablemagic.com/2012/05/16/the-magic-castle-tribute-to-geri-larsen/
  7. ↑ Haunted Hollywood: Tinseltown Terrors, Filmdom Phantoms, and Movieland Mayhem by Tom Ogden
  8. ↑ http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2013/08/genii-and-magic-castle-reunite-in-new.html
  9. ↑ http://www.magiccastle.com/visiting/calendar.cfm?id=1144
  10. ↑ http://www.magicaean.com/genii-and-the-magic-castle-reunite-in-new-deal/
  11. ↑ http://www.magiccastle.com/ama/history.cfm
  12. ↑ http://www.linkingpage.com/magicnewsfeed/2008/9/20/podcast-richard-kaufman-genii.html
  13. ↑ http://itricks.com/news/2008/11/kaufman-to-offer-genii-for-life/
  14. ↑ http://www.irishmagicnews.com/irish-magic-news/tag/genii-convention
  15. ↑ http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2012/07/genii-houdini-october-1955.html