Unlock the vault of magic’s most prolific enigma and navigate the secret history of cardmanship with expert precision. Karl Fulves is arguably the most influential yet reclusive figure in the history of magic publishing. Through his Gutenberg Press, he released a staggering volume of high-level material that shaped the repertoires of the world’s finest card experts—yet much of this work remains shrouded in mystery, scattered across elusive, limited-run journals. In Karl Fulves’ Magazines, renowned magic historian Reinhard Müller provides the ultimate compass for this vast landscape. Originally presented at the prestigious Escorial summit in Spain, this masterwork is an essential annotated guide to eleven of Fulves’ most significant post-periodicals, including Interlocutor, Swindle Sheet, Rigmarole, Underworld, and Discovery. Why this guide is indispensable for the serious student: The “Map” to the Miracles: Don’t spend years hunting for routines. Müller provides comprehensive tables of contents and annotated indexes that allow you to locate specific effects, moves, and theories instantly. The Legends Revealed: Navigate contributions from the titans of the craft, including Dai Vernon, John Scarne, Derek Dingle, Martin Gardner, and Slydini. Expert Commentary: Benefit from Müller’s professional insights. In nine of the featured magazines, he provides curated comments on card effects, highlighting the “must-reads” and “hidden gems” that made a lasting impression on the experts. Historical Context: Explore the fascinating lore behind the publications, including the “Scarne-Vernon controversy,” the origins of the “Pallbearers” name, and biographical entries that shed light on Fulves’ reclusive genius. The “Magic Kit” Breakdown: Get detailed inventories of the unique apparatus and “utensils” that accompanied these rare issues, from special card sets to custom magic props. Whether you are a historian tracing the evolution of a sleight, a researcher documenting the contributors of the 20th century, or a performer seeking to unearth forgotten masterpieces, Karl Fulves’ Magazines transforms a chaotic library into a structured masterclass. Stop searching and start discovering.
