(15th April 1913 - 22nd December 1980)
Born in London, England. He was a professional close-up magician, except for his time in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps 1939-58. He edited the Gen from 1958-70 and received 1968 the AMA Literary Fellowship for his many books and booklets.
Coauthors: Dai Vernon, Tony Slydini, Aldo Colombini, Bobby Bernard, Geissler-Werry, Rovi, Harry Stanley, Rex Taylor, Will Ayling, Fred Lowe, Mark Weston, John Blunt
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Zombie: The Floating Ball Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | ||
Zombie: The Floating Ball Teach-InLewis GansonSupreme moves, Will Ayling's routine, Luis Gavilondo's "Sacred Sun Ball". Photographed and written by Lewis Ganson. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In series originally published by Supreme Magic Inc. Rights are now owned by Martin Breese whom we thank for the kind permission to reproduce this booklet. [Get the full collection of all 17 Teach-Ins at a huge discount. 1st edition 1977; original 35 pages; PDF 44 pages.
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Werry's Fantastic Thimbles Teach-InLewis Ganson & Geissler-Werry A Fantasy in Thimbles Werry was an extremely innovative and creative magician, developing many new effects and founding the famous magazine Magische Welt in Germany (which continues to be published by Wittus Witt). You will also learn about Dean Metcalfe's thimble routine. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In series originally published by Supreme Magic Inc. Rights are now owned by Martin Breese whom we thank for the kind permission to reproduce this booklet. [Get the full collection of all 17 Teach-Ins at a huge discount. 1st edition 1979, original 35 pages, PDF 33 pages.
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Unconventional MagicLewis Ganson Here is another classic magic book by Lewis Ganson with effects by Ken Brooke, Peter Warlock, Cy Endfield, Marconick, Tonny van Dommelen and others. c1950, 59 pages Table of Contents
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Ultimate Secrets of Card MagicLewis Ganson & Dai Vernon This work was planned to be the last volume in Dai Vernon's Inner Card Secrets series. However, due to water damage caused by a fire the typed manuscript was lost. It took several years to recover from this mishap and therefore this last volume was originally published much later than the first three volumes (Inner Secrets of Card Magic, More Inner Secrets of Card Magic, Further Inner Secrets of Card Magic). The wait was justified because it was and still is one of the important works of card magic - now available as an ebook. No serious card man can exist without reading and studying this work. 1st edition 1967; original 246 pages; PDF 156 pages
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Two in the Hand and One in the Pocket Teach-InLewis Ganson Routines using the extra object principle. Three small objects are shown, two are placed into the left hand and the third one into a pocket. On opening the left hand, not two but THREE objects are seen. This is repeated a few times, the effect becoming more bewildering as the routine proceeds. In some versions, the objects eventually vanish or are transformed into something different. From this basic theme, a whole range of tricks has been evolved, the objects employed being almost anything of such a size that can be concealed in the hands. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In... | ★★★★★ $9.50 to wish list | ||
TranscorneredJohn Blunt & Lewis Ganson The reputation-making card routine with which John Blunt won the Premier Award of the London Society of Magicians for the best magical effect. Reviewing the effect, Claude Chandler wrote: "An original version of the Torn & Restored Card plus transposition etc. It is so original as to almost entirely conceal this fact. It gives us a series of new, interesting and baffling surprises, beautifully-routined. The cleverly worked-out methods make for clean presentation. Not the least of its merits and one that is valuable for close-up performance, is the fact that all evidence is disposed of and the... | $8 to wish list | ||
Three Chinese Rings Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in good condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | ||
Three Chinese Rings Teach-InLewis GansonRex Taylor's routine plus linking and unlinking moves plus Aldo Colombini's moves. Photographed and written by Lewis Ganson. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In series originally published by Supreme Magic Inc. Rights are now owned by Martin Breese whom we thank for the kind permission to reproduce this booklet. [Get the full collection of all 17 Teach-Ins at a huge discount. 1st edition 1977; originally 20 pages; PDF 23 pages.
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Three Card Monte as Entertainment Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | ||
The Three Card Monte as Entertainment: Teach-InLewis GansonThis was the publication that taught me the Three Card Monte many years ago. It has all you ever need on this wonderful performance piece - and then some. Erdnase writes in Expert at the Card Table: "There is not a single card feat in the whole calendar that will give as good returns for the amount of practice required, or that will mystify as greatly, or cause as much amusement, or bear as much repetition as this little game! Vernon performed it reciting: "A little game from Hanky Poo, the black for me, the red for you - all you have to do is to keep your eyes on the little lady - ten gets you twenty - twenty... | ★★★★★ $9.50 to wish list | ||
The Sympathetic Silks Teach-InLewis Ganson Colorful, visual magic - certainly The Sympathetic Silks is a real classic of effects with silk. Performed by most of the old top-of-the-bill magicians on the variety stages around the world, it can be just as big a hit today as it was then. From a program dated 1926, we see that Houdini performed it in his full evening show - he often declared that this was his favorite trick. Chris Charlton opened his show with it; Cecil Lyle featured it; Jane Thurston performed it beautifully in her spot in the Thurston Show and it was certainly a masterpiece in the hands of Horace Goldin. This was part of the... | ★★★★★ $9.50 to wish list | ||
The Magic of SlydiniLewis Ganson & Tony Slydini This is a classic book, probably one of the best books on close-up magic ever written. Now available as an ebook with an improved layout. The original book had 448 photos grouped together in full-page photo plates. This meant that most photos were removed from the text which goes along with the photos. We have corrected this error in this digital edition. All photos have been inserted in the text where they are referred to. Slydini was a genius of misdirection. Every movement and every word is deliberately chosen to direct the attention of spectators as well as to produce a graceful and engaging... | ★★★★★ $29.90 to wish list | ||
The Immaculate Card Magic of Walt Lees (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $15 to wish list | ||
The Immaculate Card Magic of Walt LeesLewis GansonFour superb card routines. From the introduction: It has been my pleasure to have seen Walt Lees perform his magic on many occasions and each time, the result has been very, very impressive. A quiet unassuming chap sat down, took out a pack of cards and within moments, had his audience spellbound. ... When we were discussing the composition of this book, I nominated those tricks which I would like to have and Walt readily and generously agreed to their inclusion. That I had selected just a few, is due to the need for conforming to the size and format of the books in this 'Teach-In'... | $15 to wish list | ||
The Hindu Thread Trick or Gypsy Thread Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in good condition. Cover has a crease. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | ||
The Hindu Thread Trick or Gypsy Thread Teach-InLewis GansonThe Gypsy Thread trick is one of those classic effects in the same league as a linking ring or cups and balls. A thread is broken into several short pieces and then magically restored into one long piece of thread. Many of the best magicians have made the gypsy thread a feature of their performances: Fred Kaps, Dany Ray, Ricky Jay, Billy McComb, Ali Bongo, Hans Trixer, Marconick and Eugene Burger to name just a few. Lewis Ganson teaches in detail with text, photos and illustrations the ins and outs of this routine. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In series originally published by Supreme Magic Inc. Rights are now owned... | ★★★★★ $9.50 to wish list | ||
The Gil-Gan Swindle (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in very good condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $5 to wish list | ||
The Gil-Gan SwindleLewis GansonWhat a lovely, simple, but hugely effective coin routine this is. Although an Okito Box is used, none of the regular Okito Box moves are employed .... there are virtually NO SLEIGHTS involved in this effect! Lewis also gives credit to BOB SWADLING for his subtle idea which is incorporated and which makes the effect possible .... and what an effect! A close-up masterpiece! A small piece of plastic the size of a playing-card is shown and placed across the mouth of a tumbler. A 2p piece (or USA 5 cent piece) is placed on top of the plastic and covered by the lid of a small brass box. On tapping... | ★★★★★ $4 to wish list | ||
The Gen Volume 9 (1953)Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson On the covers are
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The Gen Volume 3 (1947)Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson Some topics are
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The Gen Volume 26 (1970)Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson On the covers are
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The Gen Volume 24 (1968)Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson On the covers are
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The Gen Volume 23 (1967)Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson On the covers are
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The Gen Volume 22 (1966)Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson On the covers are
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The Gen Volume 21 (1965)Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson On the covers are
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The Gen Volume 20 (1964)Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson On the covers are
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The Gen Volume 2 (1946)Harry Stanley & Lewis Ganson Some topics are
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