The first issue of Gibeciere features several very salient articles as well as introductory pieces by Stephen Minch, the Editor, and William Kalush, the Executive Director. A fascinating article on 'The Yawning Mouth', by Volker Huber, starts the issue. Mr. Huber looks at the origins of the principle and then moves forward to the various incarnations it ... read more

Issue two of Gibeciere continues the scholarly tradition begun in issue one with three exceptional articles. The first article marks the beginning of Mitsunobu Matsuyama's enlightening series of articles, 'An Investigation into Magic in Japan after the Opening of the Country'. Albrecht Heeffer contributes the next article, 'Recreations Mathematiques: A ... read more

Our third issue continues Gibeciere's enlightening forays into the magical tradition with four exquisite articles. As usual the contents feature brand new revelations and insight into our history. We start with Volker Huber's 'The Educated Swan'. Here he looks in depth at the history and development of this centuries-old trick. This issue continues ... read more

In this issue we've made a brief departure from our usual style. In lieu of articles on various subjects, we've dedicated our current issue to the translation and analysis of one of the rarest and most important books in the history of magic. In 1593, Venice, Italy, Horatio Galasso's Giochi di carte belissimi (Most beautiful card games) was printed for the ... read more

The first issue of our third volume includes the fascinating third installment of Mitsunobu Matsuyama's 'An Investigation into Magic in Japan after the Opening of the Country.' This time he is solving the mystery of Soto Sunetaro's arrival in the U.S.A. and discussing the role that Soto played in the history of de Kolta's 'Expanding Die' illusion. Dr. ... read more

We gladly submit a most fascinating Gibecia¨re issue for your perusal. Please enjoy the following sundry articles: The first piece, 'Vernon the Mesmerist', is by Peter Lamont, author of The Rise and Fall of the Indian Rope Trick and The First Psychic, and features the escapades of W.J. Vernon, a proponent of phrenology and mesmerism. The next article ... read more

Our fourth volume begins the year with two new and fascinating articles. As with all of our contributions, these articles feature novel discussions of previously little known or practically lost historical information. We begin with 'The Thought-Reader Craze' by Barry Wiley. Well known for his scholarship, this article features original research and ... read more

Similar to the Summer 2007 issue where we reprinted Horatio Galasso's Giochi di carte belissimi (Most beautiful card games), this issue features a new and complete translation of Engaanos a ojos vistas (Deceptions in Plain Sight) by Pablo Minguet a¨ Yrol. Published in 1733, Minguet was Spain's first book devoted to the teaching of conjuring secrets. This is ... read more

Magic lovers rejoice! Due to the great efforts of our editor Stephen Minch the new issue of Gibecia¨re (Winter 2010) is now off the press. This issue of the journal is robust and includes a fascinating article by Martin Gardner on the history of a specialized spelling effect with cards. Also included is an article by William Kalush on the general history of ... read more

For our spectacular tenth issue, we hear from a familiar voice, welcome a celebrated new contributor, and unearth a centuries-old manuscript that turns the entire timeline of magic history on its ear. First, Barry Wiley chronicles the remarkable Nellie Bly, considered the first female journalist, and her shrewd exposure of fraudulent supernatural performers ... read more

The 11th issue of Gibecia¨re is finished, and we are very excited. This particular issue contains a real treat as we have finally persuaded the delightful Jim Steinmeyer to contribute an article, an addition to our list of contributors that we have been hoping for since the journal began. Additionally we have articles by Mitsunobu Matsuyama, William Kalush ... read more

The latest issue has arrived and completes the first dozen issues and marks the end of the 6th volume. Happy anniversary Gibecia¨re! As usual, we have a rich variety of contributions from a number of authors to make for some fascinating reading. In addition to some historical works, we even delve into a historical feud! The first article is an ... read more