Description
Epoptica
by Jeff Busby, with cartoons by Don Albrecht
12 issues
Published by Jeff Busby Magic, Inc., 1982-1989
Mint condition Originals, 1st and Only Printing – Rare!
Jeff Busby’s magazine of reviews of magic literature and apparatus. 8 1/2 x 11 inch format. Please note: Epoptica All-Trick Special is not available for individual purchase.
Issue #1 – May 1982, 58 pages.
Issue #2 – October 1982, 61 pages.
Issue #3 – January 1983, 56 pages.
Issue #4 – June 1983, 56 pages.
Issue #5 – January 1984, 40 pages.
Issue #6 – August 1984, 63 pages.
Issue #7 – November 1985, 39 pages.
Issue #8 – March 1987, 43 pages.
Issue #9 – July 1987, 21 pages.
Issue #10 – October 1987, 21 pages.
Issue #11 – February 1988, 23 pages.
Issue #12 – September 1989, 31 pages.
Please note: While this item is new and unused, it has been sitting in storage for decades, so issues such as rusted staples or bowed pages may be present.
From Jeff Busby Magic, Inc advertisement, 1983:
Sophisticated magicians around the world are raving about the quarterly magazine, EPOPTICA, from Jeff Busby Magic. EPOPTICA is a comprehensive information service for the knowledgeable and discerning magician and mentalist that reviews current magical literature and apparatus in Jeff Busby’s unique “no holds barred” style. The magician with the professional attitude cannot afford to be without this unique service.
. . .There are hard hitting reviews of the latest books and props, hilarious and irreverent cartoons by noted animator Don Albrecht, and the featured Bonus Section of new tricks and routines by the top names in magic.
Here’s what these respected names in magic and mentalism say about our review service:
“It is refreshing to read the output of Jeff. . . He calls a spade a spade and this is really unusual. I consider Jeff Busby to be the very best source of magical books.” — DAI VERNON
“. . . very comprehensive . . . the most honest and frank appraisal . . . well written . . . EPOPTICA is great!” — SID LORRAINE
“. . . it will pay you many times over to get on Jeff Busby’s mailing list.” — KARL FULVES
“Jeff always has the latest for the close-up ‘inner-inner’ types . . .” — PETE BIRO
“I’m impressed! These are the most comprehensive, most insightful reviews ever done in magic . . .” — PHIL WILMARTH
“It’s beautiful, just beautiful. . .” — LARRY JENNINGS
“. . . EPOPTICA is a superb production and the contents and writing are nothing short of that.” — HOWARD LYONS
“His critical evaluations of books and effects have made some items run away best sellers and relegated others to the outhouse where they belong. This type of honesty doesn’t always make you the most popular guy in the business, but just think about how much money you’d waste if there wasn’t someone like Jeff Busby who courageously risks the slings and arrows of those who would gladly part you from your hard earned money. Believe me, it’s truly worth your while to be on the Jeff Busby Magic mailing list.” — LARRY BECKER
