Laurie Ireland
(Minnesota, USA: 1899 - 27th April 1954) Joined circus in teens (1915) when his job was "cranking the apparatus for a floating lady illusion". Demonstrator in Berg's "Princess Magic Shop" in Chicago 1925-26, except the summers when he traveled with a carnival, operating the weight-guessing concession. Then since 1926 a full-time pro dealer in Chicago (Ireland Magic Shop). In 1940 married Frances Ireland, who continued the business after his death from cirrhosis of the liver.
Invented the Ireland Thimble Holder, Cage of Ophira, Multiplying Golf Balls (by 1931), the red-black shuffle (by 1935), and Jo-Ann Duck (by 1937).
Wrote Ireland Writes a Book [1931, 35pp], Exclusive Magic From Our Notebook [1933, 22pp, with King], etc. Edited Ireland Yearbook 1934-54.
Coauthors: Paul Studham, Jasper Ward, Edward Marlo
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Bull's-Eye Coin TricksLaurie Ireland & Edward Marlo Includes the Human Slot Machine and other guaranteed laugh jackpots, a modern line of patter for the Miser's Dream, a complete routine with a single coin, and tricks with coins of all sizes. Photographically illustrated.
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Black Art: a DIY versionLaurie Ireland & Paul Studham & Jasper Ward The cry from TV, big Show Business, small Show Business, School Shows, is for something new, something different. Black Art is a new art to this generation. Dolinoff, Black Theatre of Prague, Ralph Adams, have all been featured on TV, but only these few have practiced this great Black Art. In this ebook you learn all about it, from a do-it-yourself standpoint. There are three complete acts fully described, what to do and how to do it, with details for a modern, portable presentation that can be done anywhere. A modern bar act, a noisy, fascinating spook act, and a children's routine the kids... | 2015 / 3 / 8 | $7.95 Au$11.78 Ca$10.92 €7.25 £6.34 ¥889.78 | to wish list PDF & EPUB | ||
Ireland's Original Cup and Ball RoutinesLaurie Ireland The original routines of one of the greatest cup and ball men of all time. Completely revised, edited, amplified and co-ordinated. The whole field of cups and balls in one comprehensive ebook.
Illustrated with dozens and dozens of clear line drawings and written so you can follow the routines with clarity and simplicity. One of the big features is the Double Load used by so many professionals. You will enjoy learning to use your cups and balls with the aide of this great ebook. Part first released in 1937. 1st edition 1961; 1st digital edition 2013, 74 pages. | 2013 / 2 / 24 | $7.95 Au$11.78 Ca$10.92 €7.25 £6.34 ¥889.78 | to wish list PDF & EPUB | ||
Lessons in DishonestyLaurie Ireland An absolute expert in card manipulation, Ireland brings you here authoritative instructions on bottom and second dealing, a gambling routine, and instructions on the false count. This is ideal material because it is fully illustrated with line drawings by Steranko, plus a series of photographs taken from life. Belongs in the library of every card man.
1st edition 1938, revised in 1963, 24 pages; 1st digital edition 2012, 25 pages. | 2012 / 10 / 28 | $7.95 Au$11.78 Ca$10.92 €7.25 £6.34 ¥889.78 | to wish list |
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