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50 Years at the Magic CircleFrancis WhiteFifty years a member of the Magic Circle and then President. One of the best known personalities of the magical world will hold your attention with memorable accounts of how he met David Devant and was given private lessons by the great illusionist himself. Francis talks about happenings at Royal Command performances and dramatic happenings at the Magic Circle over the years. This is living history. This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette series created by Martin Breese - now owned by Lybrary.com. | ★★★★★ $14 to wish listMP3 | |
Faucett Ross on MagicFaucett RossListen to one of the old timers talking about his friendship with Dai Vernon, T. Nelson Downs and many other big names. If you haven't read the Magic Of Faucett Ross by Lewis Ganson, then this recording will send you to your nearest magical dealer to buy it. If you have the book, then you will see how Lewis Ganson used the material of this recording to create the classic book. One of the funniest recordings in our collection. This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette and MagiCD series created by Martin Breese - now owned by Lybrary.com. | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listMP3 | |
Edwin the Supreme MagicianEdwin HooperThis is the story of Edwin, told in his own words and recorded by Martin Breese at the Supreme Magic Headquarters in Devon in the late 1970s. Ian Adair, who provides a 10 min introduction before the interview with Edwin starts, wrote: Edwin Hooper was a remarkable man. And when I say he spent a lifetime in magic, I really mean that. Day by day, hour by hour he was solely devoted to magic and magicians. He lived for magic. He loved performing and he loved creating magic. He thrilled at manufacturing magical equipment but, like us all, he had his likes and dislikes. Edwin really enjoyed his food.... | $15 to wish listMP3 | |
David Berglas Interview: International Man of MysteryDavid BerglasIn the 80s Martin Breese had the opportunity to interview David Berglas backstage after watching his one man show at Caesar's Palace in England. David captivated his audience with fast, skilled, entertaining and baffling magic. Backstage Martin had the chance to talk to him for several hours and this recording, which has been digitally improved, was the outcome. Martin Breese tried to wrestle the secret of his amazing, Any Card at Any Number effect from him but with little success but he did perform it for Martin right there and then and every moment and move has been recorded live. He... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish listMP3 | |
Chan CanastaChan CanastaScript: David Britland: Narrator: Dave Kelly: Producer: Martin Breese You have probably read all of the books on Chan Canasta and now you can actually hear Chan Canasta performing some of his classic effects on this amazing recording. In fact this is a complete program on Chan Canasta. It draws on Martin Breese's extensive archive of sound recordings of Chan Canasta. You will hear Canasta live and then you will be given a complete description of each effect by the narrator. The book test, for example, can be heard exactly as it was performed more than forty years ago and then each move is carefully... | ★★★★★ $25 to wish listMP3 | |
Bruce CervonBruce CervonBruce Cervon had been a full-time professional magician since 1965. He won many awards including the Magic Castle Close-up Magician Of The Year, in fact, he won it more than once. This recording features some of the commercial card magic of Bruce Cervon. Perhaps his most famous effect is "Dirty Deal". Here, for the first time, is the opportunity to learn Bruce's own handling. Bruce Cervon is also well known for his interest in topological card magic and he describes a very clean handling for "Cardwarp" using one card and a dollar bill. It's an excellent routine in which a playing card reverses... | $30 to wish listMP3 | |
Tricks, Memories and AdviceBobby BernardTricks, memories, advice from this fast-talking genius of magic. The most perfect example of misdirection by John Ramsay is described in detail. This was the very first Martin Breese Magicassette ever produced. It was among the best selling tapes Martin published over many years. And it is now available as immediate and convenient MP3 download. Whether you are a relative beginner or consider yourself an experienced performer, Bobby Bernard's critical experience and teaching ability will offer you a great deal. For the absolute beginner in magic this is the perfect recording. It tells... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listMP3 | |
Bob Ostin: Close-Up, Cabaret, ChildrenBob OstinBob is well-known around the world for his original effects marketed by Ken Brooke and for his clever writings in his book Fingertip Fantasies. Bob gives a number of effects ranging from close-up to cabaret and a number of children's effects. Here's what Goodliffe had to say: "His book which I published enjoyed an excellent sale, though, so he must have more admirers than I realise. They will love this really exciting tape. He deals with club and cabaret, close-up magic and children'smagic. There must be a dozen tricks plus advice, ideas and useful tips, making this one of the most informative,... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listMP3 | |
The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 1Billy McCombThis is volume 1 of a seven-volume series. Get to know Billy. A general introduction to magic. The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 1
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The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 2Billy McCombThis is volume 2 of a seven-volume series. Introduction continued, together with a great deal of information on working cruise ships.
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The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 3Billy McCombThis is volume 3 of a seven-volume series. The Himber Ring Routine and Night Club Magic.
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The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 4Billy McCombThis is volume 4 of a seven-volume series. Close Up Magic.
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The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 5Billy McCombThis is volume 5 of a seven-volume series. The full Ring On Stick routine.
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The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 6Billy McCombThis is volume 6 of a seven-volume series. The full routine for the Nap Hand effect.
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The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 7Billy McCombThis is volume 7 of a seven-volume series. The full routine for the Bill in Lemon effect.
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The Magic of Billy McComb Volumes 1-7Billy McCombThese are all seven volumes in the series. This seven-volume series is probably the longest and most detailed audio-testimonial of a famous magician. Each of the recordings can be heard individually; if purchased and listened to in sequence they quite clearly form a complete course of magic for anyone with or without experience. Billy has worked everywhere and with most kinds of magic. What he relates on these tapes is the result of a lifetime of experience in magic. Invaluable lessons are taught. Each volume lasts around 90 minutes each (more than 10 hours in total) describing not only the... | ★★★★★ $39 to wish listMP3 | |
The Psychology of MagicBill Nagler MDDr. Bill Nagler is a psychologist and he provides a psychologist's in depth view of the world of magic. The information is radical and instructive.Why do top magicians rarely earn the sums of money that top stars in other entertainment fields earn? Why do some people hate magic so much? What is basically wrong with most people's approach to magic? Find out for yourself and be prepared to be startled and perhaps end up changed in your attitude to magic. Bill includes his full close up act which helped him to pay his way through medical school. You'll see that he is not just a theorist! ... | ★★★★★ $14 to wish listMP3 | |
Challenge Mentalism Vol. 1Basil HorwitzBasil Horwitz - the South African mentalist - released in the 1980s seven of his treasured mentalism routines and the impact was phenomenal. There are few mentalists in the world who have not heard either the recordings or read the text which was published later. Several professional and famous mentalists use the material straight from these recordings. Each of the seven effects has been used somewhere in the world on TV. If you would like to read a lot more about Basil's routines then see the 6 volume ebook series Mental Magick. [For volume 2 of this recording click here. This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette and MagiCD... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listMP3 | |
Challenge Mentalism Vol. 2Basil HorwitzThis is the second volume describing seven brilliant mentalism effects. Basil Horwitz is one of South Africa's most successful insurance salesmen. His success is almost 90% due to a magical approach explained on these recordings. [For volume 1 of this recording click here.] This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette and MagiCD series created by Martin Breese - now owned by Lybrary.com. | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listMP3 | |
The PiddingtonsBarry WileyDuring the Summer of 1949 on BBC radio a young couple from Australia started broadcasting in London what seemed to be genuine feats of mindreading and telepathy. The whole of Britain was stunned as messages were transmitted from BBC headquarters to places such as the Tower of London or an underwater diving bell. Despite the long range, Sydney and Lesley Piddington were apparently able to communicate with each other in a way that defied explanation. The exact methods used have never been revealed and although many magicians claim to know exactly how they worked their act an explanation is... | ★★★★★ $14 to wish listMP3 | |
AmedeoAmedeo & George SchindlerWhen George Schindler wrote his book Amedeo's Continental Magic he used his tape recorder frequently to capture some of the remarkable Amedeo stories. On this recording George introduces Amedeo and we then hear Amedeo himself talking about his life and times in working for over 65 years in more than 23 countries. In 1972 the New York Society of Magicians named Amedeo as "Magician of the Year." Here is your opportunity to hear him talking about some of his experiences. Recorded October 20th, 1973. Length 52 min. | $12 to wish listMP3 | |
Professional Performing AdviceAlan AlanTwo volumes and amongst the most valuable to the young performer who wants really practical professional advice right from the start. Alan Alan is one of the world's most highly paid escapologists and without revealing his very closest secrets he explains how the simplest stunt or effect can be built up into a great money-making act. An extract from Alan Alan's death defying escape from a burning rope hanging over a cage of fierce lions is also included and completely analysed detail by detail by Alan Alan. Slightly muffled sound quality but the content is worth its weight in gold for anyone... | $19 to wish listMP3 | |
Al Mann on MentalismAl MannAl Mann was one of the most creative minds in mentalism. Author of over hundred pamphlets with such intriguing titles as 'The Tesseract', 'Page of Swords', 'The Kolophon', 'Acidus Plus' Martin Breese managed to persuade him to make an audio recording in order that mentalists may get to know him better. You will hear Al Mann describe how he first became involved with magic. He details some of his experiences and early influences and describes an effect which is seldom seen today - reading a message in the dark. Bert Reese is discussed and his methods described. Al knew Dunninger and often... | ★★★★★ $30 to wish listMP3 | |
Al KoranAl KoranIf you are an Al Koran fan you will totally and completely be absorbed by this recording. The first half consists of Goodliffe (the founder of Abracadabra Magazine) recounting his experiences and many meetings with Al Koran. Following Goodliffe's fascinating introduction you will then hear Al Koran performing many of his now classic routines in front of enthusiastic audiences. You will be put into a state of wonder as you hear the amazing Al Koran baffling and entertaining with his own brand of magic. If you are into mentalism this is an essential recording to own. This is a licensed reproduction... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish listMP3 |