The Journey of Yu Ho-Jin By Gregory Bracco Yu Ho-Jin's road to becoming the 2012 FISM Grand Prix champion has been paved with dedication and countless hours of practice. This South Korean's act is already a modern classic - and he is still just 21 years old. Joanie Spina: 1953 - 2014 By Alan Howard, Joanie Spina & Friends Joanie Spina was an influential, inspirational figure in the world of magic, and her death leaves a void in the lives of numerous friends. Here are memories from some of those friends, along with excerpts from Joanie's popular "Directions" column. Who Was Dr. Jaks? By Leo Behnke Stanley Jaks was a pioneering performer in the fields of close-up magic and mentalism. While he might not be widely remembered today, there has been a revived interest in his life and work, both of which are represented here. Revisiting the Haunted Mansion: Disney's Magic Show By Stan Allen The spooky mansion that gradually took shape at Disneyland through the 1960s showcased ghostly illusions old and new, built into an amusingly scary attraction. The stories behind the ghosts are as intriguing as the haunts themselves. Plus Updates on... The History Channel Houdini movie The latest auction of Houdiniana Three magic acts in the finals of America's Got Talent Conventions at a Glance Remembrances of Lubor Fiedler, Joanie Spina, and Joan Rivers Bonus Content for the October Issue... Shin Lim, from his At The Table Lecture, teaches the Four Ace routine that first brought attention to this amazing sleight-of-hand artist* Gregory Wilson's Ringside is a coin-and-ring routine, also from his At The Table Lecture; a coin jumps back and forth from hand to hand, but with a great kicker ending*
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