Magic & Conjuring: page 190

Offbeat alternatives of the Three-Card Motif

This compilation makes a distinction between the well-known Three-Card Monte wagering game, and motifs using three principal cards in different ways. All of the motifs challenge a spectator's ability to follow the actions to keep track of certain principal cards as they are physically moved around.

In some of the motifs, the principal cards are moved by the spectator while the performer's back is turned. Then, sight unseen, the performer is able to ascertain the location of a card previously designated as the "money card."

In other motifs...

A simple and easy, but, effective way of doing the famous, or infamous, Three Card Monte. The effect where three cards are placed on a table and the 'money' card keeps appearing or disappearing!

Using the story-line of Field Marshal Montgomery's attempts, during WWII, to keep the enemy guessing where he was, you use the cards to illustrate the story and allow you to use a very bad pun.

You will need to buy a 'special' card or two to do this effect. But, these cards can be very easily found on the internet or obtained from your local friendly magic dealer. (Or you can make them yourself!) ...

An 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...

Two effects for one low price.

Back Perception
This is a version of the drawing duplication classic plot. If you know me from lecture or in show you know that I hold this theme in high regard and consider it to be a strong plot. It is visual and straightforward, conceptually simple to understand; and when performed with aplomb, absolutely mystifying. What I think I have to offer is not the last word on the subject, but my humble take on the subject, using a specific tool. I have performed this effect over the years for literally hundreds of performances. The method I wish to share with you is one of my favorites for a multitude...

These are instructions to model this particular balloon animal. Instructions are very visual with lots of photos for each step. It will be easy to follow the instructions.

1st edition 2013, 9 pages.

MonuMental is a new multiple prediction effect that packs a punch. The routine is fully explained in a 40 minute video presentation that you can download to your computer. Includes two versions.

Also included on this video is Beyond. A spirit writing effect where a spectator initials all six sides of three blank business cards. Despite this, a message or prediction magically appears on one of the sides while he is holding the cards. And he can keep this as a memento. See demo on your left.

Video format is WMV and requires Media Player, Media Player Classic, or any other program that will...

This is the sequel to Card Manipulations. It is a collection of four booklets. Emphasis is put on practical methods without any apparatus.

1st edition, 1938-1941, Max Holden, New York; reprint, 1974, Dover Publications, New York; 205 pages.

• No. 1.
  • Part I. - TRICKS
    7. The Three Musketeers and D'Artagnan
    8. The Sheep and the Goats
    11. Snap - A Quick Trick
    13. Crime Club Detection - Dr. H. Walter Grote
    15. Infallible Prediction - Audley V. Walsh and Hal Haber
    16. The Continuous Spelling Trick - Jack McMillen
    17. The Burglars - Orville W. Meyer
    18. The Magic Thrust - Orville W. Meyer
    19. The Two Jokers - P. W. Miller
    20. The Ladies'...

This is volume 2 of the 8-volume Collected Magic Series.

• Compilers Preamble
• "Jack Sheppard" A Mysterious Release
• The Enchanted Fan
• "Shades & Shapes" A Pretty Effect with Silks
• "The Zodizignz" An Ancient Oracle
• The "Debur" Afghan Bands
• "The Red Hand!" A Perpetration
• An Ingenious Hat Load
• "A Means to an End"
• The Elusive Stop
• Another Ingenious Hat Load
• The Diving Ball
• The "Regimental" Effect
• "Woolly Wizardry''
• On Card Levitations
• An Easy Hat Production
• "Dissolving Silk"
• The Bretma "Glasgow" Tray

A sequel to Effective Answers to Questions, which has been regarded by the profession as the greatest book of its kind.

In this informative 'how-to book,' Nelson presents many angles and arguments that will enable the performer to present a better, and more effective program. Nelson's comments on TV, radio and newspaper work will be found very valuable for professional workers, as he shares a lifetime of practical knowledge, gained from his many years of actual experience. How to impress your audience is one of the many features of this ebook. Many new gags, both sensational and humorous will be found between the covers. ...

This is the second volume in the famous series of locked books by Will Goldston.

1st edition 1921; original 492 pages; PDF 275 pages.

Table of Contents

5. Contents
10. Introduction to "More Exclusive Magical Secrets."

    Part I. Pocket Tricks

12. The Cut String Restored
15. A Cigarette Trick
15. The Improved Chinese Bat
16. The Mysterious Coins
18. The Travelling Handkerchief
19. An Easy Way of Making Money
20. The Elusive Scent Bottle
21. The Cigarette Vanisher
22. The Magical Knife
23. The Mallet
24. Think of a Card
25. Will Goldston's Disappearing Knot
27. The Missing Money
28. The Match Through the Tube
29. The Conjurer's Will Power ...

Thirty more excellent effects with plastic cups.

• Introduction
• Rationale For Using Disposable Cups
• Folding Or Collapsible Cup
• Vanishing Cup Of Liquid
• Additional Folding Cup Ideas
• Improved Foo Cup
• Fake Bottom Cup
• Foo Cup, Continued
• Vanishing Omelet
• Transformation Tricks With Eggs
• Baking Tricks
• Baking Cup Cakes In Paper Bag
• Cake In Hat
• Egg Shampoo
• Using The Foo Cup For Changes
• Production Cups
• Productions Using One Cup
• Funny Routine With Fruit Punch
• Thrilling Rice Production
• Shades Of The Coffee, Milk, And Sugar Trick
• Magic With New Transparent Solo Cups
• Liquid Appear Outfit ...

From the Foreword:

• Publisher's Foreword
• Introduction
• Advice on Balloons
• The Rocket Balloons
• A Swan
• A Monkey
• A Rat
• An Elephant
• A Seal
• Oodles of Poodles
• The Van Dyke Poodle
• An Aeroplane
• A Goat
• A Dragonfly
• An Octopus
• Did William Tell?
• Toffee Apples!
• A Silly Mistake
• A Rocking Horse
• Rudolph Grows Up!
• Animals from One Balloon
• A Dog From One Balloon
• A Poodle From One Balloon ...

Cameron Francis presents seven more self working mental magic miracles using playing cards, business cards, bills, coins, envelopes, Sharpies and discount cards. There's a little something for everyone in this collection of super commercial, high octane material.

• RED LIGHT - An ungaffed version of Cameron's bestselling effect Red Hot Prediction.
• OUTLET - Four Sevens are shown. The spectator names one. You prove you predicted it. Clean and simple.
• CHANGE IT UP - A freely chosen number matches the amount of change in your pocket.
• MAGICIAN'S HOLD 'EM - A very easy to do and effective prediction...

This is the second volume of the Hoffmann trilogy. If you liked Modern Magic you will love More Magic. There is too much to list. Refer to the 'Table of Contents' below for details. This book was rated one of the ten basic books for a working library of conjuring by H. Adrian Smith, historian, collector and owner of the largest private magic library in his time. Other books in this top 10 list are

• Magicians' Tricks by Henry Hatton and Adrian Plate
• The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase
• The Art of Magic by T. Nelson Downs
• Modern Magic by Prof. Hoffmann
• Later Magic by Prof. Hoffmann
• The Modern Conjurer by C. Lang Neil
• Our Magic by Maskelyne and Devant
• Tarbell Course by Harlan Tarbell
• Greater Magic by John Northern Hilliard

This is volume two in the classic sleight-of-hand trilogy. From the foreword:

This is the Max Holden edition. Book is in very good condition. Some discoloration of the cover. Golden Gate Magic Co. sticker on the inside back cover.

This is volume two in the classic sleight-of-hand trilogy. From the foreword:

• "S.O.S." Triangle
• Dance Of Death
• How's Your Bird?
• The Tattle-Tale Heart
• Return To Boggart’s Inn
• The Laughing Skull
• Train To Nowhere
• A.K. Cassette - Improved
• Electronics In Mentalism
• Source Section
• Final After-Thoughts

Note that this digital edition does not include the reprint of the first volume. The first volume is available separately here.

1st edition 1975, 59 pages; PDF 54 pages.

A comb-bound book in good condition. The lowest tooth of the plastic comb has broken off. For the content see the digital edition.

Excerpt from the Preamble:

• Card And Bathing Belle
• Paper Bag And Ball Of Wool
• The Productive Carton
• Discs And Wires
• The Giant Bead Trick
• Magically Making A Cake
• A Shot From A Magazine
• The In Between Block
• Smoke Writing
• Block Release
• An Invisible Pass
• A Telepathic Experiment
• Handkerchief Vanish
• Confetti Cups
• Novel Production Tubes
• Triple Tube Tumbler Vanish
• Coin In A Glass
• Find The Lady
• New Magnetic Wand
• Dial And Aces

From the introduction:

• Introduction
• The "Baffla" Card Detection
• "A Record Mystery"
• A Card And Cigarette Conception
• "Obstructing The Line"
• "Mystery Ribbons"
• The Necromancer's Notebook
• Cigarette Card Magic
• A "Miraculous" Change
• "Twentieth Century" Tissues
• A Colour Metamorphosis ...

Softcover book, stapled and glue binding, in good condition. For the content see the digital edition.

Over 70 more good gags. This is a continuation of Magical Patter. Every gag has been tried and tested.

PDF 8 pages.