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The Blueprint: all volumesBarry Govan & Ian Baxter & Murray Cooper & Gerry McCreanor  Originally launched as "Australia's Only Sleight Of Hand Monthly" and published between 1974 and 1982, The Blueprint still retains that claim today. Editors Barry Govan, Ian Baxter, Murray Cooper and Gerry McCreanor churned out a much-discussed journal that featured contributions from the likes of Ed Marlo, Jon Racherbaumer, Tom Gagnon, Dan Tong, Ray Grismer, Phil Goldstein, Jeff Busby, Jerry Mentzer, Harry Lorayne, et al. For the Close Up performer, absolutely certain to please.
The Blueprint was started by Barry Govan and Ian Baxter and taken over for the last two volumes by Murray Cooper and Gerry McCreanor. It ran from July 1974 to April 1981,... | ★★★★★ $40 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Fifteen Kinks BundledIan Baxter A sparkling assortment of card mysteries from Ian Baxter, five in each of three manuscripts. Introductions to all three are from David Jones, who very keenly endorses each and every effect. If you are into card magic, these are not to be missed. | ★★★★★ $25 to wish listPDF |
Ten on DeckIan Baxter Ian Baxter’s first book, first published in 1970. Card men everywhere enthused about the contents and the endorsements it carried from the likes of Dai Vernon, Ed Marlo, Card Mondor, Robert Parrish, Jon Racherbaumer and others, are testament to the quality of content. Alton Sharpe wrote the Introduction.
Ten reputation making card miracles.
"The material is not only interesting, but clever and workable. Yes, l recommend it." - Edward Marlo
"Ian Baxter is a creative and skillful artist." - Dai Vernon
"After what I have seen of the contents, I'm eagerly looking forward to reading the book. What I have seen is really impressive." - Jon Racherbaumer
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Five KinksIan Baxter From the introduction by David Jones:
Ian loves to tinker! Given his strong creative abilities, this tinkering has more often than not, resulted in much improved effects, more streamlined methods, or both. Over the years, Ian has released a number of books and manuscripts that detail some excellent card effects. Numerous One Man Parades in the IBM monthly magazine The Linking Ring have also been published.
On one occasion I remember fooling many well informed card men at the prestigious FFFF meeting in New York State, with one of Ian's streamlined handlings of a classic card effect.
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Another Five KinksIan Baxter Five old chestnuts from the literature of card magic which were given the Baxter 'treatment', resulting in streamlined handlings and giving these venerable plots a breath of fresh air.
Underhanded Overhand is an extremely well finessed handling of the old ruse of appearing to have the entire deck shuffled with each half being shuffled independently.
The Cross Cut Force has been around since the 1920's and has remained virtually unchanged ever since. It is a simple move, but difficult to perform convincingly. Ian has taken another tack and by slightly changing the choreography of the move,... | $10 to wish listPDF |
A Further Five KinksIan Baxter Ian delights in finding forgotten gems in classical card literature, which he then refines and updates for modern day audiences. In this manuscript, you will find a further five effects which have received Ian's careful study and are sure to delight both you and your spectators.
In Miraskill Detour Ian has taken the classic Miraskill and turned it into a totally impromptu and self working mystery, while in the process managing to streamline the procedure and still maintain the strong impact of the original routine.
MBJ Echo is a re-working of an old Henry Christ trick, simple both in effect... | $10 to wish listPDF |
Strands ...Ian Baxter Five of Baxter’s best with cards – all impromptu, all straightforward, all within reach of the average card man. Included is Easy Going Triumph, which puts the famous Vernon effect into an even more convincing mode and not a sleight in sight.
Direct and clean effects achieved by simple methods. With an introduction by Charles Gauci.
- Shared Sandwich
- Staying In Touch
- Rag
- Coin Spell
- Easy Going Triumph
1st edition 2018, 16 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF |
The Blueprint Volume 1Barry Govan & Ian Baxter & Murray Cooper & Gerry McCreanor  An Australian sleight of hand monthly magazine
Barry Govan & Ian Baxter, editors
Published in Victoria, Australia from July, 1974 through April, 1982 (Vol. 7, No. 10); 54 pages in Volume 1
- Volume 1, Number 1, July, 1974, 4 pages - cover has drawing of W. C. Fields
- The Blueroom - introductory editorial
- Your Card My Card - Anton York
- Thumb Flip Flourish - Barry Govan
- Blueprint In-Print - Ian Baxter reviews:
- Back Clip Coins - Barry Govan
- Trio Surprise - Ian Baxter
- Volume 1, Number 2, August, 1974, 4 pages - no cover
- The Blueroom - editorial comments
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The Blueprint Volume 2Barry Govan & Ian Baxter & Murray Cooper & Gerry McCreanor  Includes an extra manuscript "The Magic of Tom Gagnon".
An Australian sleight of hand monthly magazine
Barry Govan & Ian Baxter, editors
Published in Victoria, Australia from July, 1974 through April, 1982 (Vol. 7, No. 10); 75 pages in Volume 2
- Volume 2, Number 1, July, 1975, 6 pages - cover has drawing of Laurel & Hardy
- The Blueroom & A Thought - editorial comments
- The Unwritten Prediction - Edward Marlo (USA)
- Gadabout Balls - Barry Govan
- Blueprint In-Print - Ian Baxter reviews:
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The Blueprint Volume 3Barry Govan & Ian Baxter & Murray Cooper & Gerry McCreanor  An Australian sleight of hand monthly magazine
Barry Govan & Ian Baxter, editors; 52 pages in Volume 3
- Volume 3, Number 1, July, 1976, 4 pages - cover has drawing of a monster with cards
- The Blueroom - editorial comments
- Coin Sandwich - Barry Govan
- Blueprint In-Print - Ian Baxter reviews:
- "The Complete Mike Rogers"
- The Dice of Zohar - Tom Gagnon (USA)
- Volume 3, Number 2, August, 1976, 4 pages - no cover
- The Blueroom - editorial comments
- The E.R. Thimble Routine - Errol Robinson, described by Murray Cooper
- Blueprint In-Print - reviews:
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The Blueprint Volume 4Barry Govan & Ian Baxter & Murray Cooper & Gerry McCreanor  An Australian sleight of hand monthly magazine
Barry Govan & Ian Baxter, editors; 52 pages in Volume 4
- Volume 4, Number 1, July, 1977, 5 pages - cover has drawing of Lou Costello and Boris Karloff
- The Blueroom - editorial comments
- Variations on a Theme - Extracting a deck of cards from it's case - Murray Cooper & Ian Baxter
- One on the Way Down Cut - Tom Gagnon (USA)
- Blueprint In-Print - reviews:
- Ronnay's "Cardorama" packet trick
- Ronnay's "Multi Colour Card Change Climax" packet trick
- Double Impact in Red and Blue - Franz Rosensteiner (Magic Ronnay) (Austria)
- cartoon
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The Blueprint Volume 5Barry Govan & Ian Baxter & Murray Cooper & Gerry McCreanor  An Australian sleight of hand monthly magazine
Barry Govan & Ian Baxter, editors through Issue Number 5
Murray Cooper & Gerry McCreanor, new editors starting with Issue Number 6; 47 pages in Volume 5
- Volume 5, Number 1, July, 1978, 4 pages
- The Cardsharps Apprentice - Barry Govan
- Patter for ... The Cardsharps Apprentice
- Blueprint In Print - Ian Baxter reviews:
- Paul Harris' "Supermagic"
- The Blueroom - editorial comments
- Volume 5, Number 2, August, 1978, 4 pages
- Control Ace Transpo - Derek Martin
- Blueprint In Print - Ian Baxter reviews:
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The Blueprint Volume 6Barry Govan & Ian Baxter & Murray Cooper & Gerry McCreanor 
- Volume 6, Number 1, July, 1979, 4 pages
- Impossible Coin to Pocket - Bob Chesbro
- Blueprint In Print - Ian Baxter reviews:
- Crooked Dice - continued
- The Blueroom - editorial comments
- Volume 6, Number 2, August, 1979, 4 pages
- Hocus Focus - Barry Govan
- Crooked Dice - continued
- Blueprint In Print - reviews:
- Gerard Majax's "Secrets of the Card Sharps"
- Jerry Mentzer's "Card Cavalcade Finale"
- The Blueroom - editorial comments
- Volume 6, Number 3, September, 1979, 4 pages
- Flip - Errol Robinson
- Marlo Plus
- Blueprint In Print - Murray Cooper...
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The Blueprint Volume 7Barry Govan & Ian Baxter & Murray Cooper & Gerry McCreanor 
- Volume 7, Number 1, July, 1980, 4 pages - Phil Goldstein Special Issue
- Red Uprising - Phil Goldstein
- Newsworthy - Phil Goldstein
- Split Octet - Phil Goldstein
- The Blueroom - editorial comments
- Volume 7, Number 2, August, 1980, 6 pages
- The Mysterious Cross of India - Daryl
- Think Ace - Ray Grismer
- Blueprint In Print - Murray Cooper reviews:
- Ray Grismer's "Shorty"
- Ray Grismer's "Handy"
- Ray Grismer's "Thirty"
- Ray Grismer's "Loopy"
- Ray Grismer's "Shorty"
- Ray Grismer's "Charts" lecture notes
- Blueprint Review - Murray Cooper reviews:
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Three Rapid SpellersIan Baxter
To all magicians, amateur and professional - here is a loaded question:
Have you ever been bored silly watching a magician perform a spelling trick?
This is contentious and very obviously axiomatic. Quoting from the Preface of his new manuscript, Australian card man Ian Baxter comments: "Unfortunately, spelling effects in card magic hold the onerous title of being the most laborious, boring presentations imaginable."
This is the point at issue - boredom setting in, thanks to the tedium of endless counting and spelling, usually propped up with trivial patter. Such effects are simply... | $9 to wish listPDF |
Twist plus BonusIan Baxter
Dai Vernon's Twisting The Aces, has for decades been regarded as an all-time classic and thankfully, the new wave of 21st Century card experts still carry the torch for this perennial favourite. Over the years, new additions and presentations are published, adding even further interest to this wonderful effect.
Australian card man Ian Baxter admits to having performed TTA for sixty years, starting just three years following its publication in 1960. Up until recently, he performed it totally 'as is' from Dai Vernon's More Inner Secrets Of Card Magic.
"Tampering with a Vernon treasure such as TTA, can often promote controversy" admits Baxter.... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish listPDF |
Knockout Book TestIan Baxter
No prizes for guessing who it was that did more to popularize mentalism than anyone else. Certainly, a steady stream of impressive performers and writers have kept the kettle boiling over the years, but it was Theo Annemann who, beginning in the first half of the twentieth century, set the pace with ingenious methods and presentations that still influence material today.
He wrote: "It is my theory that any effect to be successful must first be founded upon a simple method, and then be performed with a direct, to-the-point presentation." Hard to disagree with a compelling narrative such as this.
Australia's... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish listPDF |
No Delay: Think StopIan Baxter
A timely favorite for any magician with a deck of cards in hand is Think-Stop. With a popularity spanning decades, this absolute classic has attracted attention from virtually every known card expert of the 20th and 21st centuries. Practical additions and/or worthwhile improvements to this gem are rare indeed. However, this brand-new handling from Australian card man Ian Baxter easily meets that challenge.
Reviewer David Jones comments:
"The Stop Trick is a stunning card effect which has traditionally depended on the use of a psychological force and hence cannot be relied upon to work... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish listPDF |
Two-Speed WorldIan Baxter An approach to the Paul Curry classic "Out of this World".
Out Of This World, Paul Curry's timeless classic, gets a fresh look in this new manuscript from Australian card man Ian Baxter.
Years after its release, the trick retains its enduring popularity. No sleight of hand, an absence of moves demanding any form of dexterity, with attention to presentation steering the success of this baffling mystery every time. OOTW is a timeless gem. The August 1947 issue of Hugard's Magic Monthly, in a poll conducted at the time by Fred Braue, confirmed to the magic world then that this ingenious card mystery be given the mantle of the most... | $8 to wish listPDF |
Princess on the MoveIan Baxter
Who among us has not heard of, seen, or performed The Princess Card Trick? For the record, it was conceived by Henry Hardin and was first made available way back in 1903. Mahatma magazine carried advertising for it and in the decades that followed, countless 'improvements' ended up in print.
It seems that not too many of these ideas were ever celebrated by the magical fraternity, and no wonder - with crazy fakes and gimmicks being introduced that almost drowned its popularity.
Fortunately, the original idea has remained unchanged which is why today, it is still regarded as a classic of card... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish listPDF |
CourtskillIan Baxter A new approach to the Stewart James classic Miraskill.
Theo Annemann's journal The Jinx, September 1936, was where Miraskill was first published. Subsequently reprinted in various books and magazines over the years, this Stewart James creation still baffles one and all. The years have not dulled the remarkable impact it can have on today's audiences.
Courtskill is a brand-new version of Miraskill. Australian card man Ian Baxter has concocted a totally new version, with some very distinct advantages.
Barely half the deck is used, trimming the performance time considerably, not to mention a surprise approach involving court... | $8 to wish listPDF |
Simplicity Aces ComebackIan Baxter A new approach to the Stewart James classic Simplicity Four Ace Trick.
First appearing in print in Ralph W. Hull's book More Eye Openers, Jean Hugard wasted no time in grabbing it for Encyclopedia Of Card Tricks; it also ended up in John Northern Hilliard's mammoth book Greater Magic, along with a number of other texts as well.
The straightforward plot involves the four Aces of the pack assembling in one heap, following a careful separation from other cards. Economy of movement is top of the list here, buoyed by an absence of sleights and very easy moves. Within reach of any card handler, beginner or expert.
And now, years down the track, Ian Baxter offers this... | $8 to wish listPDF |
Pocketheral Once AgainIan Baxter A new approach to the Stewart James classic Pocketheral.
Stewart James (1908 - 1996) was known not just for an immense output of published effects, but his deliberate, somewhat humorous conferring of odd titles to various tricks. Pocketheral was certainly no exception, attracting the attention of, among others, Edward Marlo.
The Cardician, Marlo's celebrated book released back in 1953, included two very worthwhile variations of PTR. Marlo, along with many others, would doubtless have been amused by the name chosen for this one.
Marlo's approach involved not twenty but ten cards being dealt in a row, a spectator being asked... | $8 to wish listPDF |
Quicker QuestIan Baxter A new approach to the Stewart James classic Queer Quest.
Another Stewart James card mystery from the past, brought right up to date by Australian cardman Ian Baxter.
Queer Quest first appeared in The Jinx magazine back in 1938. Publisher Ted Annemann endorsed it immediately because this was obviously not just another card trick. Although the effect is far from new, three spectators each selecting a card with the performer locating them one at a time, Queer Quest stood out because of its simple method and straightforward presentation.
Eighty-five years down the track and Q.Q. is now totally revamped, with easier handling... | $8 to wish listPDF |
BIRT: Baxter's Indian Rope TrickIan Baxter A lovely print-and-perform trick.
Who in magic, beginner or expert, has not purchased, watched, or performed that perennial "Gone To Lunch" or as it is sometimes called, "The Indian Rope Trick"? This magic shop favourite has been making the rounds for decades and is still a consistent best-seller for dealers all over the world.
Would you believe, Australian card man Ian Baxter has for years been performing his own version that tops the original? Baxter put this together back in the 1990's and sold it through limited dealerships. Yes, the 'Gone To Lunch' theme is fully intact, but there... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish listPDF |
The Turnstile PassIan Baxter It was none other than Channing Pollock who stepped forward with this keen endorsement of Ian Baxter's The Turnstile Pass: "Beautifully written and detailed. Yes, I recommend it! And - I just love your self-deprecating humor." A smooth card pass that enunciates the importance of using a distractive move to cover the mechanics. Three first rate effects are included as well.
The Turnstile Pass is Ian Baxter's variation of a Hermann style pass that does not require a turnover of the packet, as is typically the case with Hermann type passes. As a bonus you will get three routines using this pass:
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Three Jacks BetteredIan Baxter Jon Racherbaumer steps forward with a very keen Introduction to this Baxter treatment of the classic Three Jacks Deal. “…celebrate and perform Baxter’s latest, evolutionary entry.” It has been around since 1928, but this version guides it well into the 21st century.
Ian Baxter has accomplished something remarkable. He has taken a wonderful classic self-working effect, that has been described and worked on by such luminaries as Walter Gibson, John Scarne, Rufus Steele, Harry Lorayne, Ed Marlo and made it even better, more direct, less dealing procedures while preserving the effect, the sleight-less feature as well as adding an additional climax.... | ★★★★★ $6 to wish listPDF |
Three For AllIan Baxter A collection of three re-worked card classics and as Dan Tong says in his Introduction, “Ian has produced three very usable approaches to three classic effects.” That says it all!
Easygoing Carlyle is a no-palm Card To Pocket with a repeat phase that any serious magician can do in a few days. It is almost self-working.
With Nicely Controlled, Ian has refashioned an old trick that was a favorite of none other than S. Leo Horowitz.
Follow The Leader is certainly a classic. What Ian offers here is a six card routine that is simpler to set up than most of the older eight card routines... | ★★★★★ $6 to wish listPDF & EPUB |
Three To ConsiderIan Baxter This ebook continues where Ian stopped with his Five Kinks series. His tinkering with classic routines continues.
Too Easy Ace Cutting sees Ian reducing sleights to an absolute minimum for this timeless favorite, adding a surprise ending.
Distinctive Side Steal describes a handling for this sleight which resolves the one fundamental problem with the move, making it far easier to acquire.
Brown's Wandering Card: Ian describes his own version here and includes a subtlety which significantly enhances the deceptiveness of Brown's routine.
1st edition 2019, 17 pages. | $6 to wish listPDF |
Another Three To ConsiderIan Baxter Australian card and close-up identity Ian Baxter steps forward with yet another assortment, "...three gems which he has dusted off and streamlined for your enjoyment in the pages that follow." So says David Jones in his enthusiastic introduction.
Jones continues: "As with his Five Kinks series, or his previous offering Three To Consider, Ian has once again provided us with three very entertaining card mysteries, all of which are high audience impact, but require minimal sleights."
Scarne's Certified Thought, Mark Of The Whistler, and Random Paradox all attest to Baxter's revisions.
1st edition 2019, 13 pages.... | $6 to wish listPDF |
A Further Three To ConsiderIan Baxter Baxter jumps in yet again with three stunning revisions of classics mined from the past. "Marlo Off The Cuff", "Above And Below" and "Redemption Poker Deal". David Jones once again steps forward with a pertinent Introduction: "...another collection of highly effective card tricks accomplished through careful construction rather than complicated sleight of hand. Each of these is a 'worker' and worthy of your attention." That says it all!
1st edition 2019, PDF 11 pages. | $6 to wish listPDF |
More StrandsIan Baxter Three more stunning, completely impromptu card gems from Ian Baxter. Taking It Easy is reason enough to acquire this manuscript. You won't ever find a smoother, easier version of The Lazy Magician than this. Simple, concise and with a first rate presentation slant, as are two other mysteries ... Guide Card and Jump.
1st edition 2020, PDF 9 pages. | $6 to wish listPDF |
Further StrandsIan Baxter Third in his 'Strands' manuscript series, Ian Baxter shares his version of Charlie Miller's classic Dunbury Delusion, an extremely effective transposition of two chosen cards entitled Open and Close, plus an unusual handling of Dai Vernon's Multiple Card Pass. Card men everywhere will be sure to benefit from this material.
1st edition 2020, PDF 12 pages. | $6 to wish listPDF |
Three Good DealsIan Baxter Growing tired of long, arduous Poker Deals that magicians love and audiences can loathe? All too often when a spectator remarks: "I wouldn't like to play cards with you!" the performer unleashes a twenty-minute Poker demonstration, often laced with countless sleights and bloated yarn about a shady Mexican gambler. The entertainment quotient is immediately stifled; it is all just 'too much.'
Looking to jettison these overbearing routines? Author Ian Baxter has put together some practical alternatives - three highly entertaining, well-paced Poker Deals in one exceptional manuscript. Easy, delightful... | ★★★★★ $6 to wish listPDF |
Baxter's Ambitious CardIan Baxter A treasured classic in anyone's language, "The Ambitious Card" absolutely runs rings around most other card effects. Of the versions in print, a few too many are on the difficult side, but not this one.
Ian Baxter has finally released his extraordinary version - a streamlined, baffling approach that he has used for decades. And the best part of this? It is, as you might guess, straightforward and undemanding. No more than basic card skills are required ... Hindu Shuffle, Overhand Shuffle, Double Lift, Bluff Pass, very little else. Guaranteed to please!
1st edition 2021, PDF 10 pages. | ★★★★★ $6 to wish listPDF |
Paul Rosini's DiscoveriesIan Baxter
Paul Rosini was one of the all-time 20th Century greats of the magic world, with numerous contributions in print and a reputation that few have approached. His skill and charm guaranteed him a permanent niche in the pantheon of card magic.
In this exclusive manuscript, Ian Baxter offers up his handling of three Rosini favourites - The Peek Trick, Follow Your Card and Change In Hand. Once again Baxter turns his thoughts towards a touch of streamlining and simplifying, utilising the most basic of sleights to achieve the self-same effects that Rosini presented.
This trio is a game-changer... | ★★★★★ $6 to wish listPDF |
