(Hastings, England: 10th March 1922 - 23rd July 2008)
Stage name of Kenneth William Gurney de Courcy Tyler since 1942. Learned at age 6 from parents gift of an Ernest Sewell magic set. Tutored by Stanley Collins 1938-42. Pro debut 1945-47 touring Southeast Asia for ENSA. Semi-pro c1947-c1964 while in business. Specializes in cabaret and close-up. Stage act with assistant-wife Sue de Courcy since 1969. Pet effect: Knife thru Coat. 1989 AMA Literary Fellowship. British Ring President 1989-90.
Wrote over 60 booklets, beginning with Genial Improbabilities (1949, 62pp; repr 1968), then Zodiac Telepathy (1951, 17pp), Automentalism (1953, 15pp), Dubbelkross and Simulkross (1955, 16pp), Son of Pentertain (1974, 29pp), Creditable Conjuring (1983).
Edited The Budget for 17 years and Magigram since 1966. Edits-publishes The Coffee-Break Chronicle (limited to 100 subscribers) 1988-?
Coauthors: Herb Rungay, Richard Himber, George Blake, Peter Pit, Edwin Hooper, Ian Adair, Ravelle and Andree, Ulysses Frederick Grant, Jack Yates, Billy McComb, Marc de Milo, Dick Turpin, Alan Shaxon
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Ken de Courcy Discusses The World's Fastest Card Trick (used)Ken de Courcy | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $7.00 to wish list | ||
Linking Finger Ring (used)Richard Himber & Ken de Courcy & George Blake![]() | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
Walking Through a Steel Plate Plus (used)Ulysses Frederick Grant & Ken de Courcy![]() | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $7.00 to wish list | ||
After Dinner Technique (used)Ken de Courcy![]() | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Hammanesque (used)Ken de Courcy![]() | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
Accusation (used)Jack Yates & Ken de Courcy![]() | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
Cabaret Card Divination (used)Billy McComb & Ken de Courcy![]() | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Creditable Conjuring (used)Ken de Courcy![]() | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $7.00 to wish list | ||
Stand-Up Sponges (used)Ken de Courcy![]() | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $7.00 to wish list | ||
Magic Balloons (used)Ken de Courcy![]() | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Even Stephen (used)Ken de Courcy | 2021 / 1 / 29 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
Magic BalloonsKen de Courcy![]() It was that well-known West Country entertainer, Roy Van Dyke, who made me realise balloons can be used for more purposes than screwing into strange shapes sometimes resembling animals. He has a terrific opening trick that has colour, movement and noise that never fails to grab and hold the attention of today's show-saturated audiences.
| 2020 / 10 / 19 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Tearing Them UpDick Turpin & Alan Shaxon & Ken de Courcy![]() | 2020 / 9 / 18 | $7.00 to wish list | ||
Stand-Up SpongesKen de Courcy![]() From the Introduction: For a long time Billy McComb and I have been searching for the "perfect" routine with Sponge Balls. It's taken a long time because we laid down some rather stringent conditions: | 2020 / 8 / 25 | $7.00 to wish list | ||
Creditable ConjuringKen de Courcy![]() Magic with credit cards. Credit cards are easier to handle than playing cards because they're smaller and they're also a lot more valuable. In short, a borrowed credit card is an ideal thing with which to conjure. This ebook will give you a few ideas to include in your program.
| 2020 / 8 / 17 | $7.00 to wish list | ||
Le Carte BingoMarc de Milo & Ken de Courcy![]() EFFETTO: Il prestigiatore mostra un comune mazzo di carte, lo mescola apertamente e chiaramente ( il miscuglio è reale e può farlo anche uno... | 2020 / 8 / 14 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
ForeshadowedJack Yates & Ken de Courcy![]() Jack Yates really needs no introduction; his name usually comes up wherever subtle magic is discussed. He tends to produce devious principles, then simplifies them down so anyone can use them. Foreshadowed is an interesting twist (literally!) on the well-known three objects prediction (a la Mental Epic). What makes this version different is that the predictions are written on blank pieces of cardboard... | 2020 / 6 / 23 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Bingo DivinationMarc de Milo & Ken de Courcy![]() EFFECT: The magician introduces a pack of cards. The cards are genuinely shuffled and then dealt into two piles, one containing Clubs and Hearts, the other Spades and Diamonds. The Clubs-Hearts pile is again dealt into three face-down piles, one to... | 2020 / 5 / 22 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
The Australian Gambling Game of 31Ken de Courcy![]() PDF 10 pages | 2020 / 1 / 27 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Cabaret Card DivinationBilly McComb & Ken de Courcy![]() From the center of the floor, the magician says, "Sir, I think you are looking at a Queen of Spades. If I'm right, please remove it from the other cards and hold... | 2020 / 1 / 8 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Fortunato in AmoreKen de Courcy![]() EFFETTO: Una signora del pubblico viene invitata come assistente e le viene chiesto di scegliere una delle quattro buste presentate apertamente su un tavolo. Le rimanenti tre vengono lasciate in piena vista. Viene consegnato all’assistente... | 2019 / 12 / 21 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
AccusationJack Yates & Ken de Courcy![]() "Accusation" is a court-room drama, not exactly legal, of course, but realistic enough to cause the accused to lie and the witnesses to commit perjury! If the trick does not have impact, it will be your own doing.The Effect: From a list of criminals a spectator mentally selects a name and, from then on, 'becomes' this person. He also selects the crimes he will be accused of in the course of the examination. He also selects one, two or three witnesses who are put in the 'witness-box'. Despite the lack of clues, the performer reveals the criminal's name and his crimes. ... | 2019 / 12 / 4 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
After Dinner TechniqueKen de Courcy![]() This book first appeared in 1953 in serial form in Goodliffe's ABRACADABRA. At the time it was the first treatise to be published on the subject and many people were kind enough to say it helped them overcome the difficulties always found in after-dinner shows.
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HammanesqueKen de Courcy![]() EFFECT A spectator shuffles a pack of cards, then merely thinks of a card as the performer counts some over before his eyes. The cards are shuffled, then the performer shows the cards at the top and bottom of the pack; the selected card is not among them. Next, he introduces two paper... | 2019 / 10 / 13 | $4.00 to wish list | ||
Walking Through a Steel Plate PlusUlysses Frederick Grant & Ken de Courcy![]() In the original effect, a committee was invited on the stage to examine a solid steel plate. Then circular drawstring curtains were placed at the front and the rear, the magician walked behind... | 2019 / 10 / 13 | $7.00 to wish list | ||
Calling all CardsKen de Courcy![]() A deck of cards is shuffled and put in trouser pockets, any card called for produced, then any non-playing card (birthday card, membership card, postcard, ...) called for, with gags and card castle finale. This manuscript has not been available for a long time. This comedy and mysterious act, which has not been seen for a number of years, contains all the ingredients for hit entertainment today. THE EFFECT The performer comes on to a stage which bears only a table. He introduces a pack of cards and hands them out for shuffling, then has them cut into two halves and, after rapidly glancing... | 2019 / 7 / 31 | $6.00 to wish list | ||
Even StephenKen de Courcy![]() An "even bet" gambling routine in ten stages with no preparation and no sleight of hand. A gambling routine which is completely different to anything that has gone before, because it doesn't deal with the usual card games such as Poker, Blackjack, Bridge and so on. Even Stephen is a routine, you don't play for money, instead play for matches ... and yet you win. Even with poor luck, you "scoop the pool". It's all so easy to do, the main skill being in presentation. 'The last Bet' is the only one needing a little handling and even that shouldn't place a great strain on your ability. Altogether... | 2019 / 6 / 20 | $6.00 to wish list | ||
Giant Size Clever AceKen de Courcy & Peter Pit & Edwin Hooper & Ian Adair & Ravelle and Andree![]() 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... | 2019 / 5 / 25 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
Five Card StunnerKen de Courcy![]() A very easy to do routine in which a black card repeatedly flies from hand to pocket leaving spectators amazed again and again, despite the performer trying to simplify things. All can be examined. Imagine deliberately counting five cards....four of which are red with only one black. Each and every card is called and shown - without a single false move four cards are tossed to the table and the black card is seen to have vanished. It is reproduced from the pocket. Now Imagine that you can do it again and again each time eliminating one red card to make it easier for the public to follow the... | 2019 / 5 / 12 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
Dubbelkross and SimulkrossKen de Courcy![]() A gradual transposition of three silver coins and three golden coins with an unexpected climax. Two routines. Many methods have been devised for the classical effect wherein three coins pass invisibly through space to join three more. "Dubbelkross" and "Simulkross" are two further variations on the same theme; but, not only are the methods altered, the effects are, too. In fact, "Dubbelkross" represents the first attempt (as far as I know) at giving this transposition a definite climax. "Simulkross" does not pretend to give a startling climax, but is interesting because coins pass simultaneously... | 2019 / 4 / 29 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Mentelimination PlusKen de Courcy![]() Find any card a spectator takes from a borrowed and shuffled pack. EFFECT: The magician tells his audience he has trained his mind to work like a computer. To demonstrate its computer-like capabilities, he asks a spectator to shuffle a pack of cards then, without looking at it, remove one card and place it in his pocket. Taking back the pack, the performer runs through it quickly, then goes through it again even more quickly and pulls out one card which he places face down on the table. The spectator removes his card from his pocket and places it face-up alongside the magician's card, then... | 2019 / 4 / 5 | $4.00 to wish list | ||
Super SpellKen de Courcy![]() Instantly find any card called for by spelling out its name. No sleight of hand requested. No force. This is Ken's version of "Magic Spell" by Hen Fetsch. Although it looks incredible, with a simple preparation of the deck you will be able to immediately find any card named by someone in the audience simply by spelling it. You will be able to do this with different spectators one after the other. Yes you can take out the pack of cards and spell any of the 52 cards...and, yes, the Joker too. In the complete instructions by Ken de Courcy you will find in detail how to do the simple preparation... | 2019 / 2 / 1 | $6.00 to wish list | ||
Pasteboard ProwlerKen de Courcy![]() A "Coin Assembly" with a signed and torn playing card with a surprising finish. EFFECT: A spectator shuffles a pack then removes a card. The card is signed on the face by the spectator and torn into four quarters, and then an indifferent card is shown and laid aside face down on the table. One at a time the four quarters of the chosen card are vanished and reappear under the indifferent card. When the fourth corner should have arrived, however, there is nothing at all under the card ... all four have vanished. When the card is turned over, it is found to be the chosen card, complete with... | 2019 / 1 / 19 | $6.00 to wish list | ||
Delayed Action Eleven Cards RoutineKen de Courcy![]() A multi effect comedy card routine with audience participation and an unexpected climax. Cards mysteriously increase and decrease of number in magician's hands defying the laws of mathematics in a crescendo of surprises. EFFECT The magician fans a pack of cards to a spectator asking him to choose one and place it in his inside jacket pocket. The performer tries to read the mind of the spectator and to guess the chosen card but he fails. In desperation he slings the pack high in the air. With hardly a break, he removes some more cards from his pocket and goes straight into another trick... | 2018 / 12 / 16 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
The Red and Black ComputationKen de Courcy![]() You correctly guess how many red and black cards a spectator has casually put into four pockets with an unexpected climax. No skill required. EFFECT A spectator is given a pack of cards, or he can use his own. He shuffles it, removes some cards, splits them into blacks and reds and places the blacks in his left trouser-pocket and the reds in his right. He takes some more cards, splits them as before and conceals the black cards in his left jacket pocket and the reds in his right. All this has taken place while the performer's back is turned. The magician asks the spectator to again... | 2018 / 11 / 15 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
Easy Everywhere and NowhereKen de Courcy![]() EFFECT: A card is selected from a pack, then returned and the deck is cut a number of times... | 2018 / 10 / 26 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
Ultimate Faulty FollowersKen de Courcy![]() Effect: Having enticed a spectator up to help, the magician hands him eight jumbo cards and says, "Please give me any four....and keep four yourself." This done, both performer and spectator carry out some simple movements but, when the cards are counted over, all the magician's cards are face down... | 2018 / 7 / 3 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
Auto-FindKen de Courcy![]() You will have to make up the squares of cardboard for this. The trick itself is self-working, the real work having been put into the evolution of the effect, but they are useful for... | 2018 / 6 / 19 | $4.00 to wish list | ||
New Zealand BragKen de Courcy![]() You deal out the shuffled Aces, Kings and Queens, yet miraculously when the hands are turned over they have separated into suits and, what is more, each hand is in their right order, Queen, King, Ace! Something very different in card magic. 1st edition 2018, 5 pages. | 2018 / 5 / 27 | $4.00 to wish list | ||
Linking Finger RingRichard Himber & Ken de Courcy & George Blake![]()
1st digital edition 2018, 19 pages. | 2018 / 1 / 30 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
You'll Get The PointKen de Courcy![]() Cards are shuffled and cut both by the spectator and the performer (really!). The spectator mentally chooses a card (free choice) and the performer does the same. Then the cards are shuffled again. Unbelievably, the magician and the spectator get cards of the same value and colour. It almost works itself. Effect: The performer cuts a portion off the pack, hands it to a spectator and asks him to do exactly as he does. First they both shuffle their packets,... | 2018 / 1 / 29 | $4.00 to wish list | ||
Genial ImprobabilitiesKen de Courcy![]() A word about the tricks themselves. As far as I personally am aware, every item is original in some way, either in effect or method.
| 2018 / 1 / 16 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
CardsinkKen de Courcy![]() The effect is startling because it appears to happen in the spectator's own hands. As always Ken provides precious ideas for an intriguing presentation.
1st edition 1986; 1st digital edition 2018, 4 pages. | 2018 / 1 / 16 | $6.00 to wish list | ||
Signed Card in Unfaked WalletKen de Courcy![]()
1st edition 1985, 1st digital edition 2018, 4 pages. | 2018 / 1 / 10 | $6.00 to wish list | ||
Lucky in LoveKen de Courcy![]() EFFECT: A lady is invited to assist. She chooses one of four envelopes and the remaining three are left in full view. She is then handed a red-backed pack to shuffle while the magician shuffles a blue pack. Then the packs are exchanged and shuffled again if you want. ... | 2017 / 12 / 30 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
The Blood Feast of the SunKen de Courcy![]() Effect: The magician introduces a circle of yellow tissue paper and hands it to a spectator to crumple into a ball. He receives it back then, holding it at his fingertips, concentrates on it for a few moments. The tissue ball is placed on an ashtray then ... it suddenly bursts into flames and burns away. PDF 6 pages. | 2017 / 10 / 16 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
Tricks for Travelling TrickstersKen de Courcy![]() Impromptu tricks for audiences who speak little to no English. In today's global world it is important to be able to do magic for folks who do not speak your language or who do not understand the cultural nuances and jokes you may have in your primary program. Many of the tricks taught are impromptu. From the introduction by Billy McComb: I can't think of anyone better qualified to write this than Ken de Courcy. He and Susan take at least a couple of holidays a year to strange exotic countries where the inhabitants speak little or no English. He doesn't, like some magicians, drive his wife potty by... | 2017 / 2 / 28 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
Four Ace IntrosKen de Courcy![]() The Four Ace Trick is deservedly popular. There are many versions, from the semi-automatic to the almost impossible finger-flinging variety, so it's within the scope of every performer. It starts, necessarily, with the abstraction of the four Aces. One can simply run through the pack, locate them and toss them out. Or, if you want considerably more impact, you can produce them magically. That's what this is all about ... producing the Aces in an interesting way as a lead-in to whatever Four Ace Trick you normally do. Here, you'll find both easy and more complicated... | 2016 / 7 / 3 | $8.00 to wish list | ||
The Ring of EOKKen de Courcy![]() The routine is in three parts. In Part I, a borrowed signet-ring is threaded on a rope, then penetrates it. Part II sees the ring again threaded and also knotted on the rope. Nevertheless, the ring visibly dissolves through leaving just the knot. In Part III the ring is threaded and knotted on the rope then a handkerchief is wrapped round it and the whole thing is held by a spectator. When instructed, he allows the handkerchief to drop to the floor to disclose an 'empty' rope; no ring ... not even a knot. Since... | 2016 / 6 / 19 | $5.00 to wish list |
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