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M.U.M. (which stands for Magic, Unity, Might) is the official monthly publication of the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.).
The December 1960 issue (Vol. 50, #7) was a historic milestone for the magazine, designated as the Golden Jubilee Issue to celebrate 50 years of publication. It features distinct gold wrappers and is packed with historical retrospectives, society updates, and a heavy curation of practical magic effects contributed by prominent magicians of the era.
A breakdown of what this specific milestone issue contains includes:
1. Magic Tricks and Sleights (The "How-To" Section)
True to its nature as a practitioner's journal, a large portion of the issue is dedicated to instructional text and black-and-white illustrations for various magic routines:
Card Magic: Multiple routines focusing on sleight of hand, including a notable breakdown and analysis of The Kardyro-Biddle Move (a foundational card-stealing technique).
Classic Parlor Effects: Detailed explanations for routines like the Milk Through Hat trick, the Inseparable Spheres, and methods for Vanishing and Appearing Canes.
2. Golden Jubilee Retrospectives
Because it marked the 50th anniversary volume, the issue includes celebratory content looking back at the evolution of the Society of American Magicians and the magazine itself since its inception. It serves as a time capsule reflecting the landscape of American magic at the turn of the 1960s.
3. S.A.M. Assembly Reports
As the internal organ of the Society, the back half of the issue features reports from local "Assemblies" (chapters) across the United States. These include local meeting summaries, show reviews, regional magic news, and obituaries/tributes to passed members.