#3 Balls, Eggs, Dice & Cups author
(15th April 1913 - 22nd December 1980)
Born in London, England. He was a professional close-up magician, except for his time in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps 1939-58. He edited the Gen from 1958-70 and received 1968 the AMA Literary Fellowship for his many books and booklets.
Coauthors: Dai Vernon, Tony Slydini, Aldo Colombini, Bobby Bernard, Geissler-Werry, Rovi, Harry Stanley, Rex Taylor, Will Ayling, Fred Lowe, Mark Weston, John Blunt
| Listed+ | Price | ||
Mini-Slate MagicLewis Ganson Top routines with miniature slates by Peter Warlock, George Blake and Edwin Hooper.
PDF 28 pages. | $10 to wish list | |||
The Immaculate Card Magic of Walt LeesLewis Ganson Four 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 | |||
Peter Kane's Wild Card PlusLewis Ganson The original eye-popping effect plus great new routines by William G. Stickland and Bob Gill. A version of this stunning effect first appeared in print in Hugard's Monthly Magic Magazine dated April 1962. The effect and method of the 'Wild Card' originated by Peter Kane, and described on his behalf by Gus Southall, has become a classic. Top flight magicians all over the world acclaimed the effect. However, many magicians "fought shy" of it feeling that it was difficult to do, or, sometimes having difficulty in obtaining sets of cards which had really strong contrasts to emphasize the astonishing change. Peter Kane's 'Wild Card... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |||
A Magician Explains (used)Lewis Ganson Softcover stapled in good condition. Published 1955. Some discoloration of back cover. For details on contents see the digital edition. | $8 to wish list | |||
Symphony of the Rings (used)Lewis Ganson & Dai Vernon First 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 | |||
Mini-Slate Magic (used)Lewis GansonSoftcover stapled in good condition. Published by Supreme Magic. For details on contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
TranscorneredJohn Blunt & Lewis Ganson The reputation-making card routine with which John Blunt won the Premier Award of the London Society of Magicians for the best magical effect. Reviewing the effect, Claude Chandler wrote: "An original version of the Torn & Restored Card plus transposition etc. It is so original as to almost entirely conceal this fact. It gives us a series of new, interesting and baffling surprises, beautifully-routined. The cleverly worked-out methods make for clean presentation. Not the least of its merits and one that is valuable for close-up performance, is the fact that all evidence is disposed of and the... | $8 to wish list | |||
The Crabtree Connection (used)Lewis Ganson Booklet stapled in very good condition. Torn playing cards link together. It is a variation of Cardboard Connection by Paul Harris utilizing an alternate gaff. Photos and detailed description by Lewis Ganson. It also includes Jim Cozzens instructions for preparing the linked cards set. 1st edition 1981, 16 pages. | $10 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 | |||
Patrick Page's Cards to Pocket (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $7 to wish list | |||
The Hindu Thread Trick or Gypsy Thread Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in good condition. Cover has a crease. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
The Gil-Gan Swindle (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in very good condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $5 to wish list | |||
Rovi Reveals Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson & Rovi Stapled booklet in good condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
Werry's Fantastic Thimbles Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson & Geissler-Werry Stapled booklet in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
Zombie: The Floating Ball Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
Rings Supreme Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson & Aldo Colombini Stapled booklet in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
Three Chinese Rings Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in good condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
Three Card Monte as Entertainment Teach-In (used)Lewis Ganson Stapled booklet in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
Give a Magician Enough Rope ... and he'll do a trick (used)Lewis Ganson Hardcover 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 | |||
The Art of Close-Up Magic Volume 1 (used)Lewis Ganson Hardcover 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 | |||
Magic of the Mind (used)Lewis Ganson Hardcover 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 | |||
Routined Manipulation Volume 1 and 2Lewis Ganson This is a combined softcover reprint of both volumes: | $12 to wish listsoftcover | |||
Mystery of MagicLewis Ganson This rare booklet contains some real gems. The routines are described concisely and with lots of clear photos.
| $8 to wish list | |||
Aces in Deception or "How Right You Are"Lewis Ganson An easy and effective multiphase routine with a Svengali deck. A spectator is correct continually in finding a previously selected card which the performer underlines with the punch line "How Right You Are." From the introduction:
Here is one of those card routines in which the happenings are inexplicable to the uninitiated. The handling of the cards is so natural and each move is performed so deliberately, that trickery appears out of the question, yet a series of effects take place which really are uncanny.
To begin with, I will confess that a Svengali pack is used throughout and... | $10 to wish list |
