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The Gen
| The Gen | |
 | |
| Publisher | Harry Stanley |
|---|---|
| First issue | December 1945 |
| Country | England |
| Total issues | 303 |
Gen was an English periodical founded by Harry Stanley that was published over 26 years from his Unique Magic Studios, starting just after World War II.
It ran starting in December 1945 for 23 years, for a total of 303 issues.
Lewis Ganson was the editor until the magazine changed hands in 1971, where it continued under the editorship of Val Andrews for a further two issues as the New Gen.
Lewis Ganson published material that would later show up in his books including Routined Manipulation, The Art of Close-Up Magic, The Dai Vernon Book of Magic, Inner Secrets of Card Magic and The Magic of Slydini.