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What an excellent book. The quality of the material is outstanding. What makes this book particularly rare is a chapter on juggling and how to fake great juggle skills. I have yet to see another book on magic with such an extensive chapter on juggling. You will also find the obligatory chapter on shadowgraphy, a good write up of black art, and large sections on cards, coins, and tricks with many other props. You will find billiard ball manipulation as well as stage tricks with large apparatus.

1st edition, 1902, Frederick J. Drake & Co, Chicago; 440 pages; PDF 325 pages.

• Introduction ...

When several of the foremost authors in modern magic collaborate with the owner of one of the most respected magic companies, you just know the result will be a great book. Originally released in a limited edition by the owner of Thayer Magic Studios, the first and only previous edition of this clever collection sold out and has never been reprinted … until now.

Features top-quality effects from Dr. Boris Zola, J. Elder Blackledge, T. Nelson Downs, Edward Bagshawe, M. F. Zens, Harlan Tarbell, Herman L. Weber, T. J. Crawford, and others.

Originally published in a limited edition, priced at more than $33.00 in today's money. Not just jaw-dropping...

Secrets, principles, tricks and psychology for the modern mentalist

For the modern mentalist finally a complete treatise on the methods of mentalism that speaks to you. The ebook aims to practice, the way in which achieve the effects. In this ebook you can find the principles used in mentalism, forcing, multiple outputs, the choice of magic, the technique of step ahead of the viewer, the dual reality that the subliminal suggestions. You will learn the effects of the great mentalists, touch a person at a distance (3 methods), revealing the pin of a credit card or the phone of a friend and...

A modern look into some amazing concepts of mentalism. You'll find three effects designed and tested in multiple venues from the streets of New York to the stages of Exxon Mobil.

Order 66 - an in pocket prediction system. The performer writes down a three digit number. The person who accurately guesses this number stands. That same spectator selects a random drink, a random restaurant from a pack of dozens of business cards from around the globe, and then the audience creates a random phone number. The mentalist points to his phone that's been in plain sight the whole time. Then a video prediction...

No matter if you're an amateur, semi-pro, or make your living from magic, there's gold in this ebook for performers of every ilk. Seventeen effects in all are included, ranging from card tricks to mental tests, to geek magic (such as you'd find in a carnival sideshow) and even a full-fledged illusion!

In the "Hammered Nails" effect, members of the audience are invited to drive several spikes or large nails into a trio of wooden boards with a sledgehammer. One of the boards is selected, and the performer - with his bare hands - pulls out the spike. This is "geek" magic at its best and an effect...

The brand new sound and beat from Modern Music for Magicians has been created using the latest technology and takes your projects to the next level. The medium to fast-paced Traxx sound innovative, modern, futuristic and create a cool and modern atmosphere. In addition, there are 10 bonus FX from the cinematic area. With these effects you can create transitions between the songs or set targeted auditory accents in your magic shows, ...

The following music genres are represented: Trance, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Ambient and Pop

Perfectly suited for: magic shows, video clips, product ads,...

To tell you the truth, I do not know much about the author, G. C. Hines. But this shouldn't distract us from the contents of this neat little booklet. He describes how you can dye your own handkerchiefs. You will find some routines with handkerchiefs and two methods for the rising card - one for a stage and one for a parlor setting; two floating ball routines and a flag vase routine.

1st edition, 1915, Modern Mysteries Co.; 12 pages

3. A Word by the Author
5. Table Levitation
5. Dyeing Handkerchiefs
6. Handkerchief Wand
7. Flag between Handkerchiefs
8. Rising Cards - Stage Method
9. Rising Cards - Parlor...

Booklet stapled in very good condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition.

Legacy Magic released this book originally in 2012 and it was a huge success. This revised edition includes some minor edits and enhancements. Here you'll will find three simple yet poignant object lessons valuable for use with both children and teens. David is a performing magician who has spent years working in both churches and a broad array of secular venues. Let him pass on his insight to you on using magic to convey messages. Don't own expensive props? No problem!

David is a master at taking the simple and small and making it play BIG!

Don't forget to see the Appendix, which has...

This is the sequel to Slow Sleights and again includes a variety of moves for billiard balls, cards, thimbles, silks and cigarettes.

• Preface
• A Billiard Ball Flourish
• Third-Finger Vanish
• The Improved Ball Twist-Over
• The Finger-Clip Ball Vanish
• One-Handed Colour Change
• The Improved Drop Vanish
• The Perfect False Count
• The Invisible Card Change
• The Mysterious Twelve
• A Neat Thimble Vanish
• The “Sudden" Thimble Vanish
• A Little-Finger Vanish
• Thimble Through The Hand
• The Elusive Handkerchief Thimble
• A Thimble Vanish From Handkerchief
• A Thimble Constantly Passes From Hand To Hand
• A Twist-Over...

Excerpt from the preface:

Besonders bemerkenswert bei diesem Werk ist, dass Hügli nicht nur den Effekt und die Methode für jede Routine ausführlich beschreibt, sonder er giebt auch für jeden Trick einen kompletten Vortrag an. Die Einleitung zum Werk ist sehr gut und spricht oft vernachlässigte Themen wie psychologische Aspekte der Zauberkunst an.

• Vorwort
• I. Teil. Die magische Täuschung
  • I. Einleitung.
    • Die mystische Magie
    • Die weiße Magie
  • II. Die moderne magische Kunst
    • Definition
    • Einst und Jetzt
    • Ratschläge
  • III. Die Elemente der Täuschung
    • Die physikalischen Hilfsmittel
    • Die psychologischen...

Planmäßige Darlegung und vollständige Erklärung der bedeutendsten Vorführungen der Zauberkunst, ihrer Hilfsmittel und Kunstgriffe.

• Einführung in die Entwicklung der Magie
• Die Hauptregeln
• Der Zauberstab
• Der Zaubertisch
  • Der Mitteltisch
  • Der Seitentisch
  • Die Beisetztische
• Die Servanten
  • Die Ansteckservanten
  • Die Stuhlservanten
  • Servanten für Gläser etc.
  • Transportable Servanten
  • Die Glasservante
  • Die Tütenservante
• Die mechanischen Klappen, Fallen und Pedale
  • Die einfache Klappe
  • Die Klappe mit Übersetzung
  • Die große Doppelklappe für Mitteltische
  • Die mechanische Fallklappe ...

Buch ist in ausgezeichnetem Zustand. Es ist ein Nachdruck der original Ausgabe von 1891, verlegt bei Edition Olms, mit einem Vorwort von Wilhelm Widenmann. Details zum Inhalt finden Sie auf der Webseite für die digitale Ausgabe.

Natürliche Erklärung der älteren wie neueren Geheimnisse der Spiritisten und Antispiritisten, Geistercitierer, Hellseher, Gedankenleser, Heilmedien, Mnemotechniker, Rechenkünstler.

• Aberglaube und Afterwunder
• Die Sinnestäuschungen
• Die Bindeproduktionen
• Durchdringung der Stoffe
• Materialisierte Gestalten
• Die Dunkelsitzung
• Die Hand- und Fußabdrücke
• Die Geisterschrift
• Die magnetische Heilkraft
• Das Tischrücken
• Das Hellsehen
• Das Gedankenlesen
• Die Geistererscheinungen
• Sensationelle Wunder

Erstausgabe 1897, 319 Seiten.

The inventor of the "Mental Photography Deck" and one of magic's best illustrators teamed up to provide this outstanding collection of 11 stunning card and mental effects.

The experts agree, this is one book you can't afford to pass up. Ralph W. Hull's thorough explanations guide the reader through a series of clever card routines. This guidebook introduced artist Nelson Hahne's "Magical Map" concept of using his excellent pen-and-ink drawings to thoroughly explain the subtleties of the various moves and handlings.

Not just for card workers, Hull's "Animated Chalk Marks" effect will also...

Moe Seidenstein was a legendary character who baffled the magic convention attendees in the 1930s with "Moe's Move a Card" and "Think a Card," stunning effects with no possible hint as to method. Then, Moe disappeared. Now you can learn 11 of Moe's tricks - well, actually 10 because for one no method is given. Moe relies heavily on estimation. A good primer for estimation is Kato on Estimation.

11 pages.

1. The 'Moe' Look At A Card Trick
2. Moe's Counting
3. Moe's Location While The Back Is Turned
4. Moe's Riffle Behind The Back Location
5. Another More Mental Force
6. Moe's Spread Trick
7. Moe's Card Riffle Over The...

12 card routines from totally self-working to average difficulty.

If you can do double lifts, Elmsley Counts, etc, then you are in luck. All of the tricks are explained with Liam's full handling, presentation, theory, extra ideas, and credits, including a lot of photos to make learning even easier.

01. Biddle Print - The Biddle Trick and the Finger Print Trick get together and have a sexy time, ending up with this crazy baby.

02. In-Decision - Sit back and relax as two spectators reveal their own thought of cards.

03. Hofferoon - Two classics combine to give the best mash-up since...

A three-phase, coin box routine with no difficult sleights. Perfect for the magician who doesn't do coin magic but wants to add an astounding effect to the repertoire. Can be performed close-up and surrounded. Included is Bob's "Beat the Devil" bizarre patter story.

You will need one Boston Coin Box and two Okito Coin Boxes to perform this routine.

M.D. "A blast to play with ... I have been having so much fun ...."

R.R. "... (The routine is) a classic, down to professional quality patter."

D.S. "A real nice piece of work ... great ideas and routines ... I ... was quite impressed...

Two cards (2 x Queen of Spades) are shown to a spectator, who is then handed an "invisible card" the 9 of Hearts. The spectator throws the invisible card towards the magician who is going to catch it between the two queens. The spectator does this and the 9 of hearts instantly appears between them! Then, whenever the magician wants, the 9 of hearts vanishes - only to turn up in another location. This is a great self-working effect that gets great reactions.

You'll need to make the gimmick with a couple of things most magicians will already possess. It'll take you just five minutes and...

"I love 'Precursor' - That's a really great plot!" - Liam Montier

"I really enjoyed this latest installment in the series! No filler. Strong, doable material!" - John Carey

Divided - An incredible two phase effect that ends in a full deck color separation (You are going to love the concept that makes this possible).

Streamlined Sandwich - Two face up Jacks are cut into the deck. A card is freely selected (for real). It then appears between...

"Moment's Notice contained a superb collection of impromptu card effects. In this second volume, Cameron has done it again ... in fact, this second volume might even be better than the first, if that is at all possible!" - Peter Duffie

"This is the kind of material I like, not the difficult to do and with the EFFECT in mind!" - Aldo Colombini

"Cameron's material from the Moment's Notice series makes me want to go for a swim in Antarctica. It's that freakin hot!" - Donny Orbit

"I didn't want Moment's Notice 1 to end. This one picks up perfectly where the last left of. Filled with brilliantly commercial impromptu effect...

Six more impromptu miracles from Cameron Francis that are guaranteed to amaze. All impromptu. Use any deck. No set ups.

• Sympathy – The four Queens twist and collect in the cleanest manner possible. This routine was a huge hit on Cameron's recent lecture tour.
• Wilder – A highly visual two phase Wild Card routine.
• Indie – Three incorrect predictions turn into three mates.
• Toasted – A clean and extremely direct double sandwich routine.
• Heat – A small packet, four phased Oil and Water routine with a very novel presentation.
• Uppers – An elevator effect with a stunning finale. ...

"Cameron has done it again! His Moment's Notice series just goes from strength to strength. All six routines in this latest (fourth) installment are carefully structured and each one packs a punch." - Peter Duffie

"With all of the material in the Moment's Notice series I can launch a full on magic assault that is guaranteed to obliterate the senses. Thanks for keeping me prepared to maim at a moment's notice." - Donny Orbit

Six more totally amazing, totally impromptu, easy-to-do card effects from the mind of Cameron Francis!

• Ace Thang - A completely impromptu variation of Richard Sanders' amazing...