Magic Manuscript July 1982

A packed issue of The Magic Manuscript that blends industry insight, interviews, and practical magic, opening with a spotlight on David Copperfield’s Project Magic and its use of conjuring as a therapeutic tool. The contents move through a lively mix of features, including Bob Brown’s take on performing for international audiences, a rare interview-style look at Slydini, and coverage of the Las Vegas Desert Magic Seminar with its high-level competition and performers.

Alongside the features, the issue delivers a strong run of columns and effects, with contributions from names like Paul Osborne and Richard Kaufman, plus a spread of routines, reviews, and commentary that reflect the magazine’s wide scope. Published by Tannen’s in 1982, it captures a moment where practical magic, personality-driven writing, and industry culture all intersect in a dense, idea-rich format.