Magic & Conjuring: page 199

Back again and better than ever! It's MentaLotto, the mental lottery mystery that's sure to please any audience.

"A clever idea!" according to noted author, lecturer and trade show performer Karrell Fox.

MentaLotto combines mentalism, audience participation and a gambling theme. The odds are a trillion to one against the mentalist making a correct prediction. Yet, that's exactly what happens, for when the prediction is opened and read aloud, it matches the spectator's selected lottery number!

No switches, confederates, electronics, one-ahead, glimpses, impressions or other methods are used. Truly...

Find any card a spectator takes from a borrowed and shuffled pack.

EFFECT: The magician tells his audience he has trained his mind to work like a computer. To demonstrate its computer-like capabilities, he asks a spectator to shuffle a pack of cards then, without looking at it, remove one card and place it in his pocket. Taking back the pack, the performer runs through it quickly, then goes through it again even more quickly and pulls out one card which he places face down on the table. The spectator removes his card from his pocket and places it face-up alongside the magician's card, then...

Eine Sammlung effektvoller Zauberkunststücke welche ohne die geringste Fingerfertigkeit, Übung oder Vorkenntnisse in der Magie von jedermann ausgeführt werden können.

• Vorwort
• Erster Teil. Mechanische Kunststücke
  • 1. Die in freier Hand erscheinende Rose
  • 2. Die springenden Karten
  • 3. Das Blumenkartenspiel
  • 4. Die Aufhebung der Schwerkraft
  • 5. Die verschwindende Flasche
  • 6. Der Blumenstrauß im Teller
  • 7. Der Apfel des Paris
  • 8. Die neue Bonbondüte
  • 9. Schwarz, weiß, rot
  • 10. Das magische Aquarium
  • 11. Die kluge Ente
  • 12. Die bezauberte Glocke
  • 13. Das wandernde Licht
  • 14. Der gefesselte...

"Showing how a man may with privacy and speed communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance."

This is one of the first published works on cryptography, secret inks, signalling and secret codes - methods later used in thought reading acts. It is therefore not only of interest to cryptographers and historians of cryptography, but also to people who study silent codes and other related methods in mentalism.

[Toole-Stott 731]

[Please note that this is not a simple scan of an old book. This old book has been typed in and digitized with the utmost care, using an appropriate font with the correct glyphs to make this look exactly as the original. Literally hundreds of hours have been spent to restore and digitize this wonderful work. This sets a new standard for the preservation of very old books.]

1st edition 1641; 2nd edition 1694; PDF based on 2nd edition, 192 pages....

Dies ist ein digitales Faximile des persöhnlichen Merkbuches von Charly Eperny vom Jahre 1961. Wärend dieser Zeit lebte Eperny in Wien. In mehr als 250 Seiten mit handschriftlichen Aufzeichnungen in Wort und Bild finden sie die schönsten und verwunderlichsten Zaubereien beschrieben.

Obwohl Eperny im allgemeinen sehr schön und sorgfälltig geschrieben hat wird der Text für die jüngere Generation wahrscheinlich schwer zu lesen sein.

Erste Veröffentlichung 2015

Das persöhnliche Merkbuch von Charly Eperny vom Jahre 1961. Wärend dieser Zeit lebte Eperny in Wien. In mehr als 250 Seiten mit handschriftlichen Aufzeichnungen in Wort und Bild finden sie die schönsten und verwunderlichsten Zaubereien beschrieben.

Obwohl Eperny im allgemeinen sehr schön und sorgfälltig geschrieben hat wird der Text für die jüngere Generation wahrscheinlich schwer zu lesen sein.

A curious effect from the Philippines, circa 1946. A paper cut-out of a man and a bowl both cling to the wall in a mysterious manner. The bowl is filled with water and a lighted candle floats in it, creating an elegant display. Requires a setup and a gimmick - all explained in this ebook.

1st edition 2017, 5 pages.

A collection of gags, laugh lines, one-liners, and bits classified to cover all kinds of situations. Including a series of three articles on the task of the compere. An ebook for all who entertain with magic.

• Publisher's Introduction
• Part One: Notice To Quip
  • Cards
  • Ropes
  • Cigarettes Etc.
  • Money
  • Christmas
  • Multiplying Cigarette-Lighters
  • Burnt And Restored Note
  • Fire And Brimstone!
  • Silks, Hanks, Flags, Etc.
  • Mental
  • Wands
  • Paper, Watches And Miscellaneous
  • Eggs
  • Liquids
  • Impromptu
  • Levitations And Anti-Gravity
  • Openers
  • Village And Church-Hall Shows
  • Compere Gags Introductory And General ...

Softcover stapled in excellent condition. For details on the content see the digital edition.

"Brilliant and clever indeed. Shades of Clearly Predictable and Casino Royale. I'm sure many of us old-timers have incorporated various facets of this gem in our work, but this gentleman has forged a total masterpiece. If I were still in the saddle I would put this puppy to work. It could be used as an opener, however it's a little long winded. As a closer I think it would truly be a standing ovation masterwork of mentalism. I'll keep it close to the vest." - Larry Becker

This is much more than just a mental effect. Mes(s)merize by Stefan Olschewski is a brand-new application of an ingenious principle...

Uno studio sulle abilità necessarie per indurre la trance negli individui e nelle moltitudini.

I fenomeni di trance sono stati indagati oramai da più di due secoli. Le manifestazioni del soggetto ipnotico sono note. Le moderne tecnologie, in aggiunta, hanno permesso di osservare le aree del cervello attive durante questi stati della coscienza.

Le statistiche sono ancora troppo lacunose per delle conclusioni definitive che riserveranno ancora molte sorprese. Queste aree, infatti, cambiano con l’identità etnica o il sesso e non sono sempre ubicate nello stesso loco cerebrale. L’area...

Messija is a booklet that contains various propless approaches to obtain information from a spectator using the fingers of their hand under the guise of esoteric palmistry. First of all, you will learn how to force a colour or item from any category of your choice. This can then be used as a 'jumping off' point to reveal other information or as a way to give a reading which is relevant to the spectator's life situation.

You don't need to give a reading to perform the effects taught in this booklet.

Fraser will then show you how to secretly obtain any thought of letter using the fingers...

Magic and science mix to create amazing possibilities with this special paper!

NCR paper is the carbonless paper used to make up receipt and invoice books. It allows impressions to be made on several sheets without the use of carbon paper. And, just like the chemically reactive magic that people have created with ATM paper and Frixion pens, NCR paper also has potential for magical use.

The author established it's use back in 1989 with an excited fax to Jeff Busby. (This document is included from the Harris archives.)

Ben then teaches two routines with the special paper. The first involves a single...

Have a spectator take out a coin and have him sign it. Show an empty card case and drop the signed coin into it. The card case is closed and put on the spectators stretched out hand. Then you bring out a bottle cap or take one that is lying around and have it signed as well. The bottle cap is lying on the table. You take the card case held on the tips of your fingers - to make clear that no sleight of hand is possible - and tap the bottle cap. The bottle cap instantaneously transforms into the signed coin.

The transformation is incredibly visual and happens right in front of the spectators...

Twenty-five card tricks some of which use the extremely versatile Gilbreath principle.

1st edition, 2000.

TWO'S COMPANY: You remove the four Kings from the deck, then have two spectators each select a card. Both selections are lost into the deck. You now offer the audience a choice of Kings, the red ones or the black ones. They might opt for the red Kings. You pick these up and turn them over whereupon the first spectator's selection appears reversed between them. You place this sandwich on the table then pick up the two black Kings, which you place face up on top of the deck and give...

This work builds on Wilker's The Creation of Magic. It is helpful to have read it, but it is not required.

There is a definite mathematical theme running through this ebook. Not that there is any heavy math involved, just that the routines have an underlying mathematical basis. Wilker has a variety of interesting presentations and throw-offs that disguise the mathematics during the performance.

"Methods for Minor Miracles is an enjoyable and worthwhile read." - Stephen Hobbs

• Preface
• Chapter 1. Stacks And Double Stacks
  • Weighty Cards
  • One Third Lucky
  • Signpost
  • Match Point
  • Double Stack Principle
  • Animal Kingdom ...

There are 36 good methods of forcing explained in this manuscript, all of which require no skill. 9 methods with colors, 12 methods with cards, 7 methods with numbers and 8 general methods. No magician should be without this handy manuscript. Worth double the money asked.

PDF 12 pages

This is an idea by Mike Maxwell to slightly alter the Double Ace Production to be in the Jennings Revelation setup, from The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings, after the first four cards are revealed.

runtime: 1min 58s

Notas de la Conferencia en español

Los Famosos Ases- John Gustaferro (Famous Aces)

Efecto: Se colocan los cuatro ases sobre la mesa. El as de espadas se deposita en la caja vacía. Sobre los restantes tres ases se colocan tres cartas boca abajo sobre cada uno, formando tres pilas. Después se va tomando cada uno de los paquetes y se cuentan las cartas, mostrando el respectivo as. Al volver a contar las cartas se ve que solo quedan tres. El as ha desaparecido. Esto se repite con las demás pilas. Al final se muestra que los ases se han ido a reunir con el as de la caja. Un efecto realmente...

Read and search all the reviews from Magic Magazine from 1995-2005. It contains almost 1400 pages of text, over 1500 books, videotapes, DVDs and tricks from the last 10 years.

Find out if that product on eBay is worth purchasing. Search for products from your favorite creators. Search on the term "highly recommended" to find out what should be in your magic library. You can search on products you already own to find the hidden gems.

This ebook is particularly useful in combination with Jamy Ian Swiss Book Reviews. It allows you to get a second opinion on many books both reviewers covered.

2nd edition 2005; 1379 pages....

Two astounding programs jam-packed onto one 150 minute download DVD. This is some of the best of Michael Close. Michael is an extraordinary magician, very thoughtful and meticulous. His Workers Series is legendary. He was editor in chief of MUM the organ of the Society of American Magicians.

Workers: Michael Close is truly a magician's magician. But he does his best work for laymen. His reputation is unsurpassed for entertaining and fooling lay audiences with mind-blowing magic. All of these effects are audience-tested over thousands of performances. It contains the following routines: ...

Michael Gallo has developed some of the most memorable coin and close-up routines available. This download video proves it. This is mind-melting close-up, performed before an impromptu audience then taught by Mike Gallo in detail.

First up is Presto Change-o Mike-o. This is Mike's handling of Thomas H. Bearden's Presto Chango from Bobo's Modern Coin Magic, with superb Gallo additions.

Sherlock Mike's "Case of the Mysterious Penetration": This routine uses three silver coins, a card box, and a glass. Mike places the card box on top of the glass, proceeds to place a coin into one hand, which then penetrates through...

Michael Skinner tells stories from his early years in magic such as meeting Eddie Fechter and Ed Marlo. This short interview was hosted by Roger Klause.

Both of these larger than life legends - Michael Skinner and Roger Klaus - have unfortunately passed away. Videos like these are time capsules allowing us to get closer to these legends, learn from their life, and understand them a little bit better.

length: 3min 13s

A compilation of five impossible to find card magic manuscripts of the 1920s and 1930s from the self-styled Gambling Detective. These manuscripts originally cost the equivalent of $120 when first released. Now, in this compilation, they are available for less than the price of a fast food lunch.

You get Mickey's Favorite four Ace Routine: The four Aces are placed face up on the table, then three indifferent cards are placed on the top of each ace. After one pile is shown to actually contain an ace and three indifferent cards, the four cards are shown again, back and front, and the ace has...