Jim Sisti products: page 1

• Worker or Worrier? by Eric Henning
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• Reviews
  • "The Expert Card to Wallet" by Randy Wakeman
  • "Magicard" by Mark Jenest
  • "The Amazing Miniature Card Sticker Book" by Jeff Brown
  • "Close-Up Magic for the Dinner Table and Bar" by Dennis Barlotta
  • "The Art of Hopping Tables" by Mark Leveridge
• Ultimate Multiplying Rabbits by Eddie Ace
• The Braille Trick by Jean-Frederic Blain
• Sealed Deck Rising Card by Cliff Cowling
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

This is a compilation of issues 43 - 48.

• An Inner-View (Interview) with Jim Ryan by Tom Mullica
• Jim Ryan a Biographical Sketch by Jim Sisti
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• Reviews
  • "Easy to Master Card Miracles 4-6" by Michael Ammar
• The Magic of Jim Ryan by Phil Willmarth
• Almost Impromptu Solid Ghost by Jim Ryan
• The Broken and Restored Match by Jim Ryan
• Cathy's Screwy Finger Bit by Jim Ryan
• Good Night, George by Jim Ryan
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• A Gift From Me to You by Paul Green
• The Financial...

• An Inner-View (Interview) with Jim Ryan by Tom Mullica
• Jim Ryan a Biographical Sketch by Jim Sisti
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• Reviews
  • "Easy to Master Card Miracles 4-6" by Michael Ammar
• The Magic of Jim Ryan by Phil Willmarth
• Almost Impromptu Solid Ghost by Jim Ryan
• The Broken and Restored Match by Jim Ryan
• Cathy's Screwy Finger Bit by Jim Ryan
• Good Night, George by Jim Ryan
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• A Gift From Me to You by Paul Green
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• Reviews
  • "Super Showdown" by Nick Trost
  • "Switch-A-Roo" by Russell Niedzwiecki
  • "...From A Shuffled Deck In Use... 1-2" by Paul Cummins
• The Magic of Paul Green
• Mission Impossible by Paul Green
• The Pygmy Paddle by Paul Green
• The Odds are With Me by Paul Green
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• In the Trenches with Paul Green

• The Exposure Problem by Jim Sisti
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• Reviews
  • "Doc Eason's Bar Magic 1-3" by Doc Eason
• 1997 Magic Menu Awards
• Ring Flite Revisited by Stan Jacobson
• Bicycle Box Built For Two by Danny Archer
• Marked Bill in the Purse by George Schindler
• The Acer File by David Acer
• In the Trenches with Paul Green

• Character Development for the Restaurant Performer by Terry Parrett
• The Acer File: The Bill in Cigarette by Carl Cloutier
• Mental Kombat by Terry Parrett
• Founding Fathers by Terry Parrett
• ESP-TV by Terry Parrett
• Reviews
  • "Celebrity Autographs" by Terry LaGerould
  • "Light Illusions Lapel Pin" by Bright Magic
  • "Acting for Magicians" by Richard L. Tenace
  • "Miracles While-U-Wait!" by Mark Jenest
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning

• A Safe Bet by Joshua Jay
• Biographical Sketch - Joshua Jay
• The Acer File: A Light Touch by John Talbot
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• Reviews
  • "Gaetan Bloom's Flying Ring" by Vernet
  • "Original Thought Transmitter" by John Cornelius
  • "Buffaloe'd - The Magic of Jim Buffaloe" by Jim Buffaloe
  • "Don Alan's Magic Ranch" by Don Alan
• Ask The Only by Al The Only
• A Preposterous Paper Clip Problem by Joshua Jay
• Behind the Scenes Transpo by Joshua Jay
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• The Last Word by Chris Hurlbert

• A Big Tip by Gregory Wilson
• Off Base by Gregory Wilson
• Card Through Table by Gregory Wilson
• Credit Card Through Table by Gregory Wilson
• Kissing Up by Gregory Wilson
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning

This is a compilation of issues 49 - 54.

• Professionalism by Kirk Charles
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Reviews
  • "The Golden Shells" by Whit Haydn and Chef Anton
  • "Very, Very Close 1-3" and "Too Close!" by Michael Close
  • "Three Pieces of Silver" by Rune Klan
• The Business Card and Rubber Band Trick by Kirk Charles
• The Cat's Card Trick by Kirk Charles
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• The Acer File: Ripped Torn by L'il John
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• Ask The Only by Al The Only

• The One and Only by Chris Hampton
• Soul...

• Professionalism by Kirk Charles
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Reviews
  • "The Golden Shells" by Whit Haydn and Chef Anton
  • "Very, Very Close 1-3" and "Too Close!" by Michael Close
  • "Three Pieces of Silver" by Rune Klan
• The Business Card and Rubber Band Trick by Kirk Charles
• The Cat's Card Trick by Kirk Charles
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings
• The Acer File: Ripped Torn by L'il John
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• Ask The Only by Al The Only

• The One and Only by Chris Hampton
• Soul Survivor by Chris Hampton
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Seven Hearts by Chris Hampton
• A Few Words About Deck Management by Chris Hampton
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss

• The Winning Approach by Tim Spinosa
• Show Me The Money by Tim Spinosa
• Sponge Ball Routine by Tim Spinosa
• Gregory's Greetings by Gregory Wilson
• The Acer File: Hofzinser's Delusion
• 1998 Magic Menu Awards

• Burning Out by Jim Sisti
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard
• The Acer File: I Hear Voices by John Talbot
• The Power of Inflation by Larry Moss
• An Easy Opener for Adults by Peter Mennie
• Match Miracle by Peter Mennie
• Walk-Around Copper/Silver by Joseph F. Noll
• Chicago Opener Variation by Joseph Otto
• Reviews
  • "Zen and the Art of Stand-Up Comedy" by Jay Sankey
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• The Bar Fly by Simon Lovell
• Gregory's Greetings by Gregory Wilson

• Working the Leno Line by Lary Crews
• The Acer File: Plop by Richard Sanders
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• Reviews
  • "Bounce Across" by Daryl
  • "Dollarama" by Bob King
  • "The Okito Voodoo Doll"
  • "Stir Fry" by John Kennedy
  • "3 Fly III" by Daryl
• Rose and Crown Double Sandwich by Jon Armstrong
• Gregory's Greetings by Gregory Wilson
• Absolutely Entertaining by Andrew J. Pinard

• Serious Bizness - Injecting Comedy Into Your Performance by Andrew J. Pinard
• The Acer File: Changes
• Reviews
  • "Special Delivery" by David Regal
  • "Metal Bending: The Real Work" by Patrik Kuffs
  • "Technicolour Cheek" by R. Paul Wilson
  • "Stabtastic" by R. Paul Wilson
• In the Trenches with Paul Green
• The Financial Wizard by Eric Henning
• Just Thinking by Mark Strivings

This is a compilation of volumes 1-5, issues 1 - 30.

This is a compilation of volumes 6-10, issues 31 - 60.

Tips and tricks for the professional and aspiring restaurant magician.

PART ONE - ESSAYS

• Tips on Tips
• The First Ten Seconds
• Working the Room
• Problem Patrons
• Choosing Material
• Choosing a Restaurant
• Getting an Audition
• Winning the Audition
• Developing a Following
• Dealing With Other Magicians
• Changing Performance Modes
• Keeping It Simple

• Transmutation - Jim Sisti
• Signature Transpo - Tom Ladshaw
• Forget Me Not - David Acer
• The Happy Birthday Card Trick - Al The Only
• The Two-Card Trick - Bert Allerton
• The Flushing Joker - Chris Hurlbert
• Torn - Tabman / Tom Mullica

1st edition 2014,...

The performer hands five ESP cards, each bearing a different symbol, to a spectator and requests that he remember one. The spectator is then asked to shuffle the cards. The magician takes the cards back and, after an apparently fair mixing procedure, correctly divines the selected symbol without even looking at the faces.

The method uses an old mathematical ploy but it is dressed up differently here.

This effect was featured in the May 2005 issue of Magic Magazine.

1st digital edition 2014, 2 pages.

This is a comprehensive guide to developing a restaurant magic repertoire, finding a suitable venue, strategies to help you keep your job and other practical information for the working professional.

Jim Sisti is a long time, experienced and professional restaurant magician. He was also the editor of The Magic Menu, a magic journal solely dedicated to bar and restaurant magic. You won't find any effects in this ebook, but you will find heaps of practical advice to build a career with restaurant magic. And most of the information, advice and suggestions you will receive apply in good part to other venues...

Plastic comb-bound book in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition.

Essays and thoughts on the performance of restaurant magic.

"This is real world experience from a top pro who has spent his professional life learning what works, what is important and, most importantly, what is universal." - Richard Osterlind (from the foreword)

The Restaurant Magic Reader collects the many articles and essays that Jim Sisti has written over the last 20 years on the subject of restaurant magic. Between these covers, you will find thoughts and ideas on such important topics as choosing material, selecting a performing character, getting and keeping a restaurant magic...

From the introduction:

7 pages, photo illustrated

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