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Roterberg Catalog 1August RoterbergThis is the first catalog Roterberg issued, titled: "Descriptive Catalogue of the Latest European Novelties in Magic, Second Sight, Anti-Spiritualism". Noteworthy here is that Roterberg states that he corresponds not only in English but also German, French and Volapük - a universal language created by the German catholic priest Johann Martin Schleyer in 1880. 1st edition ca. 1894, 20 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |
Roterberg Catalog 5August RoterbergThe title page reads: "Superior, New and Standard Conjuring Tricks, Spiritualistic Manifestations and Books on Conjuring." Particularly noteworthy are the pages in the back where he reprints quotes and praises from customers who have read his books including John Northern Hilliard and Harry Kellar. 1st edition ca. 1898, 76 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |
Roterberg Catalog 7August Roterberg | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |
Roterberg Catalog 8August RoterbergA huge jump in size from catalog 7 to this catalog 8. Includes a separate section on books where he writes about Expert at the Card Table: Without doubt the very best and most up-to-date treatise on the numerous sleights used by gamblers, concluding with a thoroughly interesting chapter on Card Sleights and Tricks with Cards. Among the various new gambler’s sleights will be found many which will prove of excellent service to the progressive conjurer. 205 pages; 101 illustrations. The last section is for: Practical Jokes, Puzzles and Novelties. 1st edition 1904 (date stamped on front 15th July 1904), 170... | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |
Sponge Ball MagicBrian T. LeesSponge balls pack small and play as big as your imagination allows. Learn basic manipulations and routines. Use as close-up, walk around, with volunteers during your show or on the spot. This ebook gets you well on your way with some of the classic manipulations.
1st edition 2016, 22 pages. | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
FarmacologyPaul M. CarnazzoThree game cards from the (fictitious) board game, "Farmtown" are displayed. Each card is printed with four different items. One has four animals printed on it, one has four colors, and the last has four locations. The performer explains that the game is a guessing game of sorts, in which one player tries to guess the selection of their opponent. The performer explains that due to his mind reading abilities, he's always had an unfair advantage! The participant is asked to think of one item on each of the cards. With no questions, fishing, cueing, pumping, guessing, etc., the performer... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
The Professional TouchDonald "Monk" WatsonOnly an experienced performer could write a practical book of this kind. No theories, but facts and tested procedures - that are invaluable when put into practice. Therefore, you are not only getting an ebook containing original tricks, moves and routines, but information that will pay you dividends, be you beginner, amateur or professional. You will love Monk's natural breezy style - and while you are absorbing the splendid advice on acquiring the professional touch in your performance, you will get many a chuckle in the bargain. Chapters embrace the following subjects:
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Working with MusicBrian T. LeesMusic is an element that can take a simple show and make it fantastic. This text will identify the various uses of music. I will go into detail on a simple "start up" system you can use. Sources for music will be identified as well as editing materials. A system you can control while on stage, using music that has been edited to fit your performance might already be near your fingertips.
1st edition 2016, 22 pages. | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Rock Paper Scissors Time Full RoutineDale A. HildebrandtRock Paper Scissors Time Full Routine is a seven-phase routine intended for audiences consisting of at least 30 people. This routine is presented as mentalism and is best suited for adults. The first three phases are kinds of Macro Effects which lead into the next four phases which are best perceived as kinds of Micro Effects. The first three phases utilize true strategies used by professional Rock Paper Scissors Players (yes, there really IS such a thing!). These Phases are best used with a group of at least 30 people in order for the effects to be successful and to advance the routine to... | $10 to wish list | |
Performing as a BusinessBrian T. Lees | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Safety Magic Show PrimerBrian T. Lees | $10 to wish list | |
The Open BookJ. H. JohnsonThis is the book that tells the truth about cards, dice, punch boards, gambling wheels, races, and all other kinds of gambling. Don't be a sucker! The Open Book reveals how crooked gamblers, cheats, and con artists fleece the innocent and unwary public out of thousands of dollars daily. Even that carnival game at the local fairgrounds may not be as innocent as it looks. Get the inside scoop. Valuable secrets of marked cards, gaffed dice, ink formulas, holdouts and other cheating devices -- all clearly explained. Also included are scams and cons used by the unscrupulous to bilk the unwary.... | ★★★★★ $12 $10 to wish list | |
Marketing for New MagiciansBrian T. Lees | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
The Gemini MotifJon RacherbaumerThe Gemini Motif is an apparently fair-looking, semiautomatic dealing procedure that forces two, three, or four cards, depending on its application.
1st edition 2016, 31 pages. | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Leben und Taten des Hellsehers Henrik MagnusErich JuhnErich Juhn war von 1927-1929 der Manager des Hellsehers Erich Jan Hanussen (mit wirklichem Namen Hermann Steinschneider). Diese Zusammenarbeit ging jedoch in Brüche und Juhn schrieb diesen Enthüllungsroman der Hanussens Tricks und Methoden verrät. Juhn gibt sich auch als ehemaliger Sekretär Hanussens zu erkennen. Hanussens Anwalt erreichte dieses Buch aus dem Handel zu ziehen. Um 1933 machte Juhn Hanussens jüdische Herkunft bekannt was vermutlich mit ein Grund für dessen Ermordung durch ein SA-Kommando war.
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Working on StageBrian T. LeesFrom the Preface: An actor who has always been an inspiration to me once said: "There are plenty of $400 magicians out there who are only worth $75 and there are plenty of $75 magicians out there that should charge $400." That is a harsh, cold but very true fact. They all have the skills and potential. Still some do not take their performances up to the levels they should. The ending result is an audience that only gets parts of their show. The cheap $400 magicians shut out part of their audience. They do not allow the entire audience to listen to what they say. And they have serious... | $10 to wish list | |
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 |