Our cover story this month is an unusual one—it’s about a quasi-theatrical magic-related event that involves puzzle-solving on a mass scale by a large group of participants. 49 Boxes is the brainchild of Michael Borys, the Vice President of Interactive Design at 42 Entertainment, who along with Alex Lieu (Chief Creative Officer at 42E), has devised something that is unique.

We have coverage of the Genii Convention by our Art Director Mrs. Kaufman, who has created a six-page chronological photo montage you’re sure to enjoy. We also have coverage of the 600 pound gorilla of U.S. magic conventions, MAGIC Live!, by our Associate Editors Dustin Stinett and John Lovick.

Genii remembers our friends who have died recently, with obituaries for Ray Goulet and Fantasio.

Columns! Jim Steinmeyer’s “Conjuring”! Bob Read’s “Hidden Treasures”! John Gaughan’s “Chamber of Secrets”! Jon Racherbaumer’s “On the Slant”! Jonathan Pendragon’s “Panmagium”! David Kaye’s “The Expert at the Kids’ Table”! Jeff Prace’s “Left-Handed”! David Berglas’s “Master Class”! Todd Karr’s “The Eye”! Book reviews! Trick reviews! Video reviews! Audio columns and videos! I am breathless with enthusiasm.

For the next three issues we will continue to remember Eugene Burger by running three videos he prepared for columns he was unable to complete before his death. This month he talks about the business of magic.

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