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| publisher = Charles A. Bohem | |||
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'''The Escape Wizard''' was printed in Atlantic City by [[Charles A. Bohem]] (Charles Von Tome). The four-page magazine sold at 10c per copy and subscription $1 per year. | |||
The first issue in April, 1946 featured: | The first issue in April, 1946 featured: | ||
* Hardeen's Milk Can Escape Explained | * [[Hardeen]]'s [[Milk Can Escape]] Explained | ||
* Handcuff Secrets Exposed by Von Tome, | * Handcuff Secrets Exposed by Von Tome, | ||
* Locks and Lock Picking | * Locks and Lock Picking | ||
* The Von Tome $1,000 Challenge. | * The Von Tome $1,000 Challenge. | ||
The second issue contained about the same type of material and a notification | The second issue (May 1916) contained about the same type of material and a notification that the subscription price had been reduced to 50c a year with single copies priced at 5c. | ||
that the subscription price had been reduced to 50c a year with single | |||
copies priced at 5c. | |||
The third issue, which featured [[Dunninger]] on the cover, continued with articles on lock picking and of interest | The third issue (June 1916), which featured [[Dunninger]] on the cover, continued with articles on lock picking and of interest was a notice that all those sending subscriptions before June 30 would receive one of Von Tome's improved skeleton keys. A new department called Magic Department, had a drinkable wine and water trick and a version of the torn and restored tissue paper. | ||
was a notice that all those sending subscriptions before June 30 would receive one of Von Tome's improved skeleton keys. A new department called Magic Department, had a drinkable wine and water trick and a version of the torn and restored tissue paper. | |||
After the third issue (June, 1916), The Escape Wizard was discontinued and in its place [[The Wizard Monthly]] was published. | After the third issue (June, 1916), The Escape Wizard was discontinued and in its place [[The Wizard Monthly]] was published. | ||
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* Linking Ring February 1953, page 46 | * [[Linking Ring]] February 1953, page 46 | ||
* [[New Phoenix]], page 107 | |||
[[Category:Periodicals]] | [[Category:Periodicals]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:04, 11 September 2012
| Escape Wizard | |
| Publisher | Charles A. Bohem |
|---|---|
| First issue | April, 1946 |
| Final issue | June, 1916 |
| Total issues | 3 |
The Escape Wizard was printed in Atlantic City by Charles A. Bohem (Charles Von Tome). The four-page magazine sold at 10c per copy and subscription $1 per year.
The first issue in April, 1946 featured:
- Hardeen's Milk Can Escape Explained
- Handcuff Secrets Exposed by Von Tome,
- Locks and Lock Picking
- The Von Tome $1,000 Challenge.
The second issue (May 1916) contained about the same type of material and a notification that the subscription price had been reduced to 50c a year with single copies priced at 5c.
The third issue (June 1916), which featured Dunninger on the cover, continued with articles on lock picking and of interest was a notice that all those sending subscriptions before June 30 would receive one of Von Tome's improved skeleton keys. A new department called Magic Department, had a drinkable wine and water trick and a version of the torn and restored tissue paper.
After the third issue (June, 1916), The Escape Wizard was discontinued and in its place The Wizard Monthly was published.
References
- Linking Ring February 1953, page 46
- New Phoenix, page 107