Edwin Hooper

This book catalog includes two lovely articles by Edwin A. Dawes. One is about magic book collecting; the other is about bookplates. The catalog lists more than 840 books in 21 categories:

• Balloons
• Cards
• Children's
• Close-Up
• Comedy
• Cups and Balls
• Escapology
• General
• Hypnotism
• Illusions
• Know-Hows
• Lecture Notes
• Linking Rings
• Livestock
• Magazines
• Manipulation
• Memorabilia
• Mentalism
• Punch & Judy
• Stagecraft
• Tech-Ins

Excerpt from the introduction:

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This catalog lists supplementary items to catalog numbers 30 and 31.

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1st edition 1982, PDF 128 pages.

This catalog lists supplementary items to catalog numbers 30, 31, and 32.

Excerpt from the introduction:

1st edition 1983, PDF 112 pages.

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1st edition 1984, PDF 96 pages.

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1st edition 1977, PDF 87 pages.

The catalog features the new releases for 1981.

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This catalog lists the new releases of the 1981/82 season. From the introduction:

1st edition 1981, PDF 121 pages.

From the Foreword by Ian Adair:

The Effect of the Card in the Orange ranks with that of the Bank-Note in Lemon, or the Card in the Egg effect, but has one main advantage over the other two and that is that it is easier to do. Although the impact on the audience is precisely the same, the trick can be performed under any conditions and is literally worry-free. The Card in the Orange is one of those effects that, in the right hands, can be a reputation-maker. The whole effect depends entirely upon showmanship and presentation.

• Edwin's Routine
• What You Require
• Another Method
• Knife Force
• Simplicity Force
• The Glide ...

Two audiotapes (cassettes) with a small booklet with case. For details on the content see the digital edition.

This is the story of Edwin, told in his own words and recorded by Martin Breese at the Supreme Magic Headquarters in Devon in the late 1970s.

Ian Adair, who provides a 10 min introduction before the interview with Edwin starts, wrote:

Softcover catalog with some bumping and soiling on the cover.

A long list of unbelievable variety, depth and breadth of magic tricks, illusions, apparatus, accessories and more. So much in fact that this catalog required three parts.

An easy to do show that you can also perform online and via video-conference. Hints, tips, ideas, novelties, patter, presentation and surprises enabling you to easily present ... a complete lightning cartoon act.

Here is great material, the cream of material collected from several out-of-print publications - over thirty Cartoon stunts plus "How Stage Cartoonists draw their pay" by Tommy Windsor an article that is packed with valuable information and ideas to help you become a Lightning Cartoonist. A feature act for any program. A welcome break in an all-magic show. Skill in drawing is not...

A terrific triple prediction with a double climax using three spectators, three chairs, three big envelopes and a deck of cards.

One of the most astonishing mental effects which we have ever been privileged to offer you.

Unusual: Strange: Bizarre!

Three chairs are in a line on the stage. A committee of three spectators are asked to come forward. One of the spectators is handed three large envelopes. He is asked to mix the envelopes up and then to lay these down on any of the chairs, in any order he chooses. Three spectators are to sit on any of the chairs again just as they choose....

Four prize winning routines on the "find the ace" theme, performed with extra giant cards that you can print yourself.

IN PERFORMANCE

The performer shows three extra giant cards. The audience are asked to follow the movements of the Ace of Diamonds, The Ace is mixed up with the two other extra giant cards shown - the Two and Three of Clubs. The audience never are able to discover the whereabouts of the elusive Ace. The Ace transposes continuously in an incredible manner even while it is in the hands of a spectator or while it is marked by a clip. The spectator himself takes the ace in...

A marvelous trick featured by many of the greats in magic. In effect a piece of paper is crumpled up and bounced on a fan. Visibly it assumes the shape of an egg - a full-sized egg - and this is removed from the fan and broken into a glass to prove genuine.

This special manuscript tells you all you need to know about this famous trick. The correct way to make the special egg at home and the correct way to store it. Various steals, types of fan to use, lead-up and follow-up tricks, etc., etc. A very valuable publication on this subject.

1st edition 1958, PDF 7 pages.

A borrowed bank note, of any denomination, is marked with the initials of the owner, and wrapped in a handkerchief. A borrowed and examined lemon is placed under a tumbler. The bank note is commanded to leave the handkerchief, and is found inside the lemon.

1st edition 1983, 8 pages; 1st digital edition 2018, 7 pages.

This is probably one of the most ancient of all comedy effects and yet strong enough and entertaining enough, still to be a part of the performance of many leading entertainers.

This ebook tells you everything you need to know. It requires showmanship and command of the stage, because you will have to make spectators instant stooges and get them in on the act.

1st edition 1982, 8 pages; 1st digital edition 2018, 7 pages.

In this rare manuscript you will find several gags and stunts (exactly 21) that you can use with a rubber hand, which you can insert into your show in many ways to create laughter and mystery. There are some very funny and entertaining ideas here. Have fun!

1st digital edition 2017, PDF 4 pages.

I believe this is the largest magic catalog ever published. It clocks in at more than 620 pages and is bursting full with products. A unique lovely feature of this catalog is that each section is introduced by a famous magician: Mentalism by David Berglas, Ropes by Pavel, Comedy by Karrel Fox etc.

• Introduction (Paul Daniels)
• Accessories (Keith Churcher)
• Balloon Modeling (Bob Wooding)
• Books and Publications (Edwin A. Dawes)
• Canes and Candles (Jeff Atkins)
• Cards (Francis Haxton)
• Changing Bags and Egg Bags (Mark Raffles)
• Children's Magic (Terry Herbert) ...

This catalog has four color plates in the middle and a price list at the very end.

• Accessories
• Canes and Candles
• Cards
• Changing Bags and Egg Bags
• Children's Magic
• Close-Up Magic
• Comedy Magic
• Escapology
• Flowers and Plumes
• General Magic
• Illusionettes
• Liquid Magic
• Livestock Magic
• Manipulation
• Mentalism
• Money Magic
• Production Items
• Puppets and Ventriloquial Characters
• Rope Magic
• Silks and Ribbons

1st edition 1989, 613 pages.

Even more tricks, books and accessories for the magician. There are no duplicates from part 1 or 2.

1st edition 1969, 94 pages.

More tricks, books and accessories for the magician. There are no duplicates from part 1.

1st edition 1967, 167 pages.

A long list of unbelievable variety, depth and breadth of magic tricks, illusions, apparatus, accessories and more. So much in fact that this catalog required three parts.

1st edition 1966, 432 pages.

The start of a legendary business.

1st edition 1956, 57 pages.

30 gags with a latex Banana

Edwin Hooper and Ian Adair within the pages of this manuscript give us over 30 gags, ideas and routines with latex bananas. Many of the gags can be also worked with a plastic or sponge banana. A banana is a comedy prop itself, this is sure, but when you add the Edwin & Ian's touch, then you can be sure your audience will laugh and be entertained.

If you do "Comedy Magic" or "Children Magic", this is a must for you. Here is a partial list of the gags you will find explained in the manuscript:

Table of Contents

• Banana Split
• Banana Sandwich
• Ring Ring... ...