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Spook Crooks!Julien J. ProskauerSpook Crooks! is Julien Proskauer's searing expose of the world of phony prophets, fake mediums, and other con artists who fleeced innocent victims of their cash, dignity and in some cases their lives. Proskauer, a friend of Houdini's, took it upon himself to nearly single-handedly rid the radio airwaves of fortune tellers and psychic swindlers in the early 1930s, much to the chagrin of honest mentalists who were caught in the crossfire. A slick billet switch, the gypsy money switch, and many other secrets are revealed in crystal clear text and illustrations. Robert A. Nelson, owner of mentalism's most esteemed... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
B'tweenDavid DevlinDavid Devlin has floored everyone he has shown this incredible effect. Even members of his family were nailed. This is an amazing piece of mental magic. Based on an array of different effects and principles, this is certain to go into your working repertoire. It is self-working and can even be performed impromptu (at least the majority of the effect can be performed impromptu)! The effect is this: A deck is shuffled, and two predictions are made on the backs of two business cards. One is a number and the other is the name of a playing card. Two spectators deal cards in turn until they each... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Show DevelopmentBrian T. LeesA primer to help organize clusters of magic into a professional show. Rate your magic in terms of entertainment factor and establish a flow that moves your performance from show opening to close. Learn the reasons larger and smaller magic are blended into a performance. Then learn how to use these various waves to slowly build your audience to that big "wow" finish successful magicians close with.
1st edition 2016, 27 pages. | $10 to wish list | |
Thinking of an AssistantBrian T. LeesBringing on an assistant to work with you does not have to be expensive. But it does need to be planned out. From adding the employee, to work costumes and through performance this ebook sets the foundation to get started. Begin with the magic you already own and with increased marketing watch your shows evolve to larger venues/audiences.
1st edition 2016, 23 pages. | $10 to wish list | |
Performance InvestmentBrian T. LeesEver wonder why some magicians always seem to get hired over others? Do you want to get your quote higher in the piles of those being considered? If you position your quote with a return on investment approach you will have more success. Skills and performance content is important. But those who suggest better returns in terms of value are those who get hired. This ebook identifies the “value add” elements that, if included in your quote, helps push your information to the top of the list.
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Free MoneyBrian T. LeesWorking on tips, fund raising and ticket sales are sources to generate free money. The term free identifies no contract/invoice. But it doesn't mean you do not have to work for it. This text gets you started with these approaches. It is nice to have the guaranteed income of a contract. However, in the proper situations, locations and with a professional touch the income with these activities is unlimited.
1st edition 2016, 20 pages. | $10 to wish list | |
TransitioningBrian T. LeesNow for my next trick..... Ladies and gentlemen watch as I take this silk...... And now, right before your eyes I will...... For my next trick...... Announcing each and every trick you do during your show gets boring to the audience. Nothing makes you sound more generic then constant repetition. For that reason, magicians have come up with methods to create flow through their performance. The methods they use between their magic is referred to as transitions. The three basic transition tools are: announce, lead and connect. This text identifies the three transitions and helps you use... | $10 to wish list | |
Encyclopedia of MentalismRobert A. NelsonThe greatest and most comprehensive book ever written on mentalism and psychic entertainment. Every phase of its operation is exhaustively treated in detail. Included is also the author's own time proven master system of mindreading. Easily applied and workable presentations for all types of audiences and situations are covered, whether it be for a small home group, a mental interlude in your present program or a complete theater or television performance. Partial contents include a vast array of full stage theater presentations - Radio mentalism - Night club psychic entertainment - Hotel... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
The Jastrow Illusion in MagicPeter PrevosThe Jastrow illusion is known to magicians as the boomerang illusion. Two boomerang-shaped ring segments seem to be of different sizes but are in fact identical. Magicians tend to underestimate the power of this simple trick. Its use in magic is limited to children's entertainers and magic kits. This illusion is more powerful than it seems at first sight. A recent viral video shows that its deceptive power is as strong as it was when first discovered almost 150 years ago. The Jastrow Illusion in Magic ebook provides an in-depth review of the psychology of this illusion and a detailed overview... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Abbott Magic Catalog #9 1947Percy Abbott | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |
Abbott Magic Catalog #20 1972Recil Bordner | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |
Abbott Magic Catalog #22Recil BordnerThe catalog gives a date of 1976, but that is the same date as #21, which means they probably forgot to change it. Most likely this catalog was published in the early 1980s. The latest date mentioned anywhere in the catalog is 1981. My best guess therefore is that this catalog was released in 1981 or 1982. 1st edition 198?, 448 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |
The Universal Card ExpandedJon RacherbaumerMore than 40 years ago Jon Racherbaumer wrote a book on the Universal Card plot introduced by Karl Fulves. This is an updated and expanded version.
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Steve: animated silkTimothy RoseSteve is a simplified and totally organic animated silk suitable for all lighting conditions, indoors or out. The easy to build and easy to operate gimmick allows you to bring any silk 12" or larger to life. Carry this in your pocket and you are ready to go at all times. Great as a quick "hey check this out" between routines or with some creativity, a featured animation perfect for all performing situations. Steve is so easy and fun you will catch yourself passing your free time with "Steve" in hand! 1st edition 2016, 10 pages. | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Working with a PartnerBrian T. LeesA primer for working with a partner. This text addresses such questions as: why work with a partner, what do look for in a magician you want to work with, documents that both partners need to consider, the basics of putting a performance together and other information.
1st edition 2016, 21 pages. | $10 to wish list | |
A Further Five KinksIan BaxterIan delights in finding forgotten gems in classical card literature, which he then refines and updates for modern day audiences. In this manuscript, you will find a further five effects which have received Ian's careful study and are sure to delight both you and your spectators. In Miraskill Detour Ian has taken the classic Miraskill and turned it into a totally impromptu and self working mystery, while in the process managing to streamline the procedure and still maintain the strong impact of the original routine. MBJ Echo is a re-working of an old Henry Christ trick, simple both in effect... | $10 to wish list | |
Abbott Magic Catalog #16 1964Recil BordnerMagic products are being offered in the following categories:
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Abbott Magic Catalog #13 1952Percy AbbottIn this catalog Eddie Joseph and all his publications and separately sold tricks received a separate section. Abbott is also operating their own printing presses and advertises to print business cards, letterheads, handbills and show cards for magicians. A price list is included at the very end.
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Entertainment FactorBrian T. LeesTwo magicians do a show. At the end one audience leaves the show walking out like students changing classes at high school. The other comes out excited, talking about some of the "WOW" moments of the show. The difference between the two magicians is the entertainment factor. You can have the best equipment, do the latest/greatest magic and still fail. The true unit of measure for magicians is the entertainment factor. That factor is controlled entirely by the audience. This text identifies elements that impact the entertainment factor.
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Ring KingNguyen LongPlease note that this video is in Vietnamese. There are some English subtitles, but for the most part you will get the instructions of how to make the gimmick and how to perform with it from the visual contents of the video. Demo video for the effects you can achieve is below. The gimmick should not be a surprise for anybody knowledgeable in magic. The primary value of this video is to see how you can make the gimmick very easily yourself and various ideas for performing with it. 1st edition 2016, length 26 minutes. | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Month IDGerard ZittaAn improvised month divination Month ID is an original method to secretly gain knowledge of a stranger's month of birth. (Actually, any information among twelve possibilities...) It can be done independently, anytime, anywhere, without any preparation at all, or props. Basic Effect: You ask a person you just met: "Do you know your zodiac digit? It is a digit between 0 and 9 that is influenced by the season, the climate, the month of birth and other factors. Here is how to calculate your ZODIAC DIGIT: Think of your birth month and do the following ... " (Very simple, just a couple of... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
HexBill Madsen & Al ForgioneThis is a great collection of tricks from a list of top-notch contributors. From the introduction: For six years, Al and I cooperated in a modest venture titled The New Jinx. It was a monthly magic journal conceived out of certain personal ambitions of mine. The first was to attempt a living memorial to the memory of Ted Annemann, creator of the original Jinx and an individual who has captured my interest more than any other single person I can think of. Next, I wanted to express my own personal viewpoints on the existing state of "professionalism" in stage magic and mentalism. Such a journal would... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Strange Secrets 1Gordon MillerThis is a collection of the following titles:
PDF 122 pages | $10 to wish list | |
Strange Secrets 2Gordon MillerThis is a collection of the following titles:
PDF 123 pages | $10 to wish list |