Month: January 2023

Top Hat (Sept. 1965)-Doug Cover Story

Th following cover and article hail from the magazine  “Top Hat (1963-1993).” The magazine itself once served the purpose (at different times) as the Voice of “Magical Youths International,” as well as the official program of the “International Brotherhood of Magicians.” Quite a mouthful to be sure.  This cover story, featuring an 18 year old…

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“The New Tops” Magazine: March, 1981

Doug was the featured cover story on this 1981 issue of “The New Tops.” The monthly magazine itself was published by the famed Abbott’s Magic Company of Colon, MI. Abbott’s, of course, is the host of the yearly “Abbott’s Magic Get Together,” which brings together magic fans from around the world.  The magazine itself ceased…

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The Baffler Magazine: “Real Magic” Doug Article

  Happy New Year everyone, and welcome to 2023! It’s great to be back into the swing of things, and starting the site’s 6th year. This was a longer than expected break, due to myself and family catching COVID over the holiday season. We’re all okay now, but it was definitely not what we were…

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