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The Flapping Bird
 
The 'Flapping Bird: An Origami Monthly' was a periodical edited by Samuel Randlett and published by Jay Marshall of Magic Inc, a magic company based in Chicago. The illustrations were drawn by Jean Randlett.

Twenty five issues were produced between 1968 and 1976. Each issue consisted solely of diagrams for a number of designs. Although it was called an 'Origami Monthly' it was never produced that frequently. There were two issues in 1968, seven in 1969, four in 1970, four in 1971, one in 1972, none in 1973, six in 1974, none in 1975 and one in 1976.

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1968 - Issue 1

Owl by Robert Neale

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Horrors by Robert Neale

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Man in the Moon by John M Nordquist

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1968 - Issue 2

Angel by Neal Elias

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Sixfold Ornament by Robert Neale (6-part modular)

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Salt Substitute by Robert Neale (6-part modular)

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Christmas Card by Samuel Randlett

From one square plus a decorative insert.

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1969 - Issue 3

Valentine Box by Florence Temko (Cut)

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Heart and Arrow by Neal Elias

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Double Valentine by Betsy Kitsch

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1969 - Issue 4

Camel by George Rhoads

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Omar Khayyam by Neal Elias

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Embroidered Ball by Jack L Skillman (2-part modular)

(This ball will collapse flat in two directions, but this property does not appear to have been known to Jack Skillman).

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1969 - Issue 5

Dragon by Robert Neale

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Robin by Frederic G Rohm

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Daschund by Harry Weiss

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1969 - Issue 6

Crucifix by Neal Elias (in two pieces)

From two squares of different sizes which slot together without the need for glue.

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1969 - Issue 7

Piglet by Robert Neale

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Puss In Boots by Freferic G Rohm

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Strawberry by Rae Cooker

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1969 - Issue 8

George Washington by Neal Elias

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Geisha with Sunshade by Neal Elias

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Airedale by Harry Weiss

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1969 - Issue 9

Twist by Robert Neale

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Tryst by Robert Neale

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Indian Sign by Robert Neale

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1970 - Issue 10

Michelangelo's Pieta by Neal Elias

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Sister of Charity by Harry Weiss

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Tropical Fish by George Rhoads

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1970 - Issue 11

Self-Mailer - Traditional Japanese (the text says 'introduced ... by Louise Cooper ... It appears to derive from the unit used in the traditional Pagoda ...'

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Bull Mask by Samuel Randlett

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1970 - Issue 12

Bow-Tie Bill by Neal Elias (Dollar Bill Fold)

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Purse by Samuel Randlett

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Pinwheel by Robert Neale

From the Purse

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1970 - Issue 13

Welsh Witch by Robert Harbin

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Bill Bow-Tie by Neal Elias (Dollar Bill Fold)

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1971 - Issue 14

Fanged Mask by George Rhoads

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Nodding Dog by J S Smith (compound)

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Bookmark by Jessie Seto

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1971 - Issue 15

Stag by Frederic G Rohm (Cut)

The text says 'This Stag is the strongest possible argument for the validity of cuts.'

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Binary Star by Samuel Randlett (2-part modular)

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Each One Eat One by Susan Randlett (4-part modular)

Uses Bookmark by Jessie Seto as a module to create a coaster.

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1971 - Issue 16

Figure of Christ by Eric Kenneway

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Saar Star by Endla Saar

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Memo Holder / Coin Purse / Hat by Jessie Seto

(effecitively a wall pocket)

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1971 - Issue 17

Flapping Bird by Arthur C Smith

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Flapping Bird by J S Smith

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Lark by Carol St John (also a flapping bird)

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1972 - Issue 18

Vice Versa by Robert Neale

Described as 'a kind of harlequin Salt Cellar that has been turned back upon itself'.

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Two Swans by Robert W Hirschfield

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1974 - Issue 19

Rabbit by William Molloy

The text states it was devised in 1970 when William Molloy was 12 years old.

The text also states that 'William Molloy adds eyes and blackens the Rabbit's nose.'

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Veiltail Goldfish by Samuel Randlett

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Flag by Jessie Seto

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1974 - Issue 20

Sailboat by Robert Neale (dollar bill fold)

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Tubble by Robert Harbin

( a transformable design)

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Food Dish by John M Nordquist (dollar bill fold)

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1974 - Issue 21

Chinese Waterlily by E D Sullivan (Cut) (modular)

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Cube by Ho Tsak-man (2-part modular)

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1974 - Issue 22

Dilly Basket by Betsy Kitsch

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Spiral Bud by E D Sullivan

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Japanese House by E D Sullivan

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1974 - Issue 23

Star Plaque by Lewis Simon

From a hexagon

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Goldfish - Traditional Chinese (The Blow-up Goldfish) (the text notes that this design was discovered by Philip Shen 'in the pages of the Hong Kong periodical 'Children's Paradise'.'

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Fangs by Eric Kenneway

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1974 - Issue 24

Lamb by George Rhoads

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Conservative Puppy by George Rhoads

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Progressive Puppy by George Rhoads

The text adds that 'George Rhoads adds eyes to these twin puppies.'

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Button by Susan Randlett

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1976 - Issue 25

Harlequin Dish by Thelma Randlett

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XYZ by E D Sullivan (6-part modular)

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Flying Bat by David Morgan

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Omega Star by Philip Shen (6-part modular)

Developed from XYZ by E D Sullivan

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