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Card Magic by ManipulationLewis GansonExcerpt from the introduction: By much trial and error, made during odd hours over several years, a system for producing fans of cards has been built up gradually—not based on an entirely new principle but consisting of a sequence of moves in which many of the good points of other methods have been gathered together whilst faults have been avoided. A complete description of my card routine, in which the continuous production of fans of cards forms part, will be given in this book, but before commencing there are certain aspects of the sleight usually known as the “back and front”... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | ||
Dai Vernon's More Inner Secrets of Card MagicLewis Ganson & Dai VernonThe second part in Vernon's Inner Secrets of Card Magic trilogy is the jewel in this series. It features such classics as "Twisting the Aces" (which includes the first publication of Alex Emsley's "Four as Four Count" - better known as Ghost count or Elmsley count), "Out of Sight--Out of Mind," "Oil and Water," "McDonald's $100 Routine," and "The Trick that Cannot be Explained" the ultimate jazz magic effect. You will also find a number of Vernon Touches on his riffle shuffle technique, crimps, Zarrow shuffle and others. This ebook is absolute must read for any card magician. You should read... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list | ||
Routined Manipulation FinaleLewis GansonThe final book of the Routined Manipulation series. (Click here for Part 1 and Part 2.) More great hand magic for both close up and stage by some of the greatest magicians of all times.
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Unconventional MagicLewis GansonHere is another classic magic book by Lewis Ganson with effects by Ken Brooke, Peter Warlock, Cy Endfield, Marconick, Tonny van Dommelen and others. c1950, 59 pages Table of Contents
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Magic of the MindLewis GansonThis is a wonderful collection of some of the best mental magic published in The Gen. CONTENTS: Section One - Predictions
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Dai Vernon's Tribute to Nate LeipzigLewis Ganson & Dai VernonThis is a fascinating combination of biographical detail and carefully described magical secrets researched and recorded by Dai Vernon and Lewis Ganson. Vernon was an intimate friend of Leipzig. Vernon not only saw many performances given by Leipzig, but Leipzig also explained Vernon in detail how all of his tricks worked and how they are to be performed. Vernon recorded this in his notebooks from which this publication was prepared by Ganson and Vernon. It is therefore fair to say that this is as close as you will ever get to learn from Leipzig. Leipzig was a gentelman of magic who could... | ★★★★★ $14.90 to wish list | ||
Ultimate Secrets of Card MagicLewis Ganson & Dai VernonThis work was planned to be the last volume in Dai Vernon's Inner Card Secrets series. However, due to water damage caused by a fire the typed manuscript was lost. It took several years to recover from this mishap and therefore this last volume was originally published much later than the first three volumes (Inner Secrets of Card Magic, More Inner Secrets of Card Magic, Further Inner Secrets of Card Magic). The wait was justified because it was and still is one of the important works of card magic - now available as an ebook. No serious card man can exist without reading and studying this work. 1st edition 1967; original 246 pages; PDF 156 pages
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Give a Magician Enough Rope ... and he'll do a trickLewis GansonSome of the finest rope magic from Lewis Ganson, Peter Warlock, Van Rinkhuyzen, Anverdi, Faucett W. Ross, Jay Ose, Martin Gardner, Edward Victor, Stanley Norman, Norman Rashleigh, Harold G. Beaumont, C. F. Germelman, Horace E. Bennett, H. Fernandes, Bill Shewan and H. Fernandes.
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The Immaculate Card Magic of Walt LeesLewis GansonFour superb card routines. From the introduction: It has been my pleasure to have seen Walt Lees perform his magic on many occasions and each time, the result has been very, very impressive. A quiet unassuming chap sat down, took out a pack of cards and within moments, had his audience spellbound. ... When we were discussing the composition of this book, I nominated those tricks which I would like to have and Walt readily and generously agreed to their inclusion. That I had selected just a few, is due to the need for conforming to the size and format of the books in this 'Teach-In'... | $15 to wish list | ||
The Immaculate Card Magic of Walt Lees (used)Lewis GansonStapled booklet in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $15 to wish list | ||
The Dai Vernon Book of MagicLewis Ganson & Dai VernonI was lucky that I stumbled across this book very early on in my magic development. It had a huge impact on how I approached magic and how I think today about magic. The introductory chapter "The Vernon Touch" should be mandatory reading for every magician. I would go so far as to recommend re-reading it every year. Martin Breese wrote: "One of the most important books of magic ever written." Max Holden said: "I consider Vernon the greatest man with a pack of cards of the present day." Many consider Dai Vernon, the professor, as one who had probably the biggest impact on magic in recent times. ... | ★★★★★ $19.90 to wish list | ||
The Ganson BookLewis GansonThis book is part biographical, a history of Lewis Ganson - one of the most prolific authors of magic, and a lot of wonderful magic. It is written in Ganson's usual well-written, well-articulated style. Cards, coins, money magic, mental magic, cups and balls, and much more. 1st edition 1982; 232 pages. Table of Contents
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Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card MagicLewis GansonOriginally published by Harry Stanley in three separate parts (1955, 1956, 1958) this ebook is a complete remake of all three parts in one volume with new photos taken by Martin Breese and posed by Paul Gordon. The card magic presented is exceptional. It also explains all the basic moves Cy used to perform the tricks described. This classic trilogy therefore can serve as a wonderful introduction to card magic or be a treasure trove for those who are looking for some beautiful effects. You will find many well structured classics like Ambitious Card or Three Card Monte as well as some unusual effects. Among Cy's teachers... | ★★★★★ $19.90 to wish list | ||
Magic with Faucett RossLewis GansonMany effects from famous magicians such as Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller, Fred Keating, David Devant, T. Nelson Downs, Ross Horwitz, Nate Leipzig and of course Faucett Ross himself.
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Dai Vernon in Britain 1958Lewis Ganson & Dai VernonA silent film record of Dai Vernon's visit to Britain in 1958. If you have only read about the Professor Dai Vernon but never seen him in real life, then here is your chance for a glimpse into what he was like. You will see him sightseeing and you will see him perform several of his feature routines such as the Symphony of the Rings, card production, color change, wand spin vanish and more.
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The Art of Close-Up Magic Volume 1Lewis GansonProbably the greatest collection of close-up tricks ever assembled. And no card tricks are included in this first volume. It is so important not only because of its size (see the humongous table of contents below) and quality, but because the author has gone beyond the mere explanations of tricks and routines. The opening chapter, 'The Presentation of Close-Up Magic', embraces the whole approach to close-up performance. Includes hundreds of illustrations by Dennis Patten. 1st edition 1967, 344 pages; PDF 254 pages. Table of Contents
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The Art of Close-Up Magic Volume 2Lewis GansonThe second volume continues with more than 60 outstanding close-up routines from the best names in magic. 1st edition 1967, 300 pages; PDF 184 pages. Table of Contents
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Give a Magician Enough Rope ... and he'll do a trick (used)Lewis GansonHardcover book with dust-jacket. Dust-jacket has some damage but is protected by a clear cover that has been folded over it. Harry Stanley edition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $25 to wish list | ||
Magic of the Mind (used)Lewis GansonHardcover book in fair condition, no dust-jacket. Harry Stanley edition. Top edges of front and back cover have a larger nick. Has name and address of prior owner handwritten on front fly-leaf. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $25 to wish list | ||
The Magic of SlydiniLewis Ganson & Tony SlydiniThis is a classic book, probably one of the best books on close-up magic ever written. Now available as an ebook with an improved layout. The original book had 448 photos grouped together in full-page photo plates. This meant that most photos were removed from the text which goes along with the photos. We have corrected this error in this digital edition. All photos have been inserted in the text where they are referred to. Slydini was a genius of misdirection. Every movement and every word is deliberately chosen to direct the attention of spectators as well as to produce a graceful and engaging... | ★★★★★ $29.90 to wish list | ||
Symphony of the Rings (used)Lewis Ganson & Dai VernonFirst edition softcover stapled. Some pages have a tiny tear on the bottom edge. Published by Harry Stanley. Exlibris of Weirdo and Margaret Yates. For details on contents see the digital edition. | $30 to wish list | ||
Complete Ganson Teach-In SeriesLewis GansonThis is a compilation of all 17 Lewis Ganson Teach-In booklets. And as a bonus you will also get the 7 Know-How booklets which was the Series that was supposed to continue the Teach-In Series.
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The Art of Close-Up Magic Volume 1 (used)Lewis GansonHardcover book with dust-jacket. Dust-jacket has some minor damage on the lower edge and some minor soiling. Dust-jacket is protected by a clear cover that has been folded over it. Harry Stanley edition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $75 to wish list | ||
The GenHarry Stanley & Lewis GansonThe Gen magazine was published by Harry Stanley just after the war. The first issue came out in December 1945. The magazine was published for 26 years with 303 issues covering a total of 8,685 pages. Lewis Ganson, one of the greatest British magical writers ever, was the editor until the magazine changed hands in 1971. It continued under the editorship of Val Andrews for a further two issues as the New Gen. Virtually every known name in the world of post-war magic made a contribution to the Gen or was featured in its columns. Ken Brooke, for example, contributed 27 items and even the final issue, under... | ★★★★★ $99 to wish listPDF_facsimile |