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In the world of Magic there are few people who have made such a substantial contribution as Harry Stanley. This is volume one of four. In these four volumes hear the story of 25 years of Unique Magic.

These four volumes are packed with memories from the fertile mind of Mr. Unique himself. If you were a personality on the magical scene during the 40's, 50's and 60's you are bound to be mentioned somewhere. Lots of information about the famous Unique Studio, the Gen Magazine and people like Johnny Hart, Al Koran, Alan Alan, Ken Brooke, Lewis Ganson, Orson Welles, Slydini, Channing Pollock, Chan Canasta.

This is a licensed reproduction...

In the world of Magic there are few people who have made such a substantial contribution as Harry Stanley. This is volume two of four. In these four volumes hear the story of 25 years of Unique Magic.

These four volumes are packed with memories from the fertile mind of Mr. Unique himself. If you were a personality on the magical scene during the 40's, 50's and 60's you are bound to be mentioned somewhere. Lots of information about the famous Unique Studio, the Gen Magazine and people like Johnny Hart, Al Koran, Alan Alan, Ken Brooke, Lewis Ganson, Orson Welles, Slydini, Channing Pollock, Chan Canasta.

This is a licensed reproduction...

In the world of Magic there are few people who have made such a substantial contribution as Harry Stanley. This is volume three of four. In these four volumes hear the story of 25 years of Unique Magic.

These four volumes are packed with memories from the fertile mind of Mr. Unique himself. If you were a personality on the magical scene during the 40's, 50's and 60's you are bound to be mentioned somewhere. Lots of information about the famous Unique Studio, the Gen Magazine and people like Johnny Hart, Al Koran, Alan Alan, Ken Brooke, Lewis Ganson, Orson Welles, Slydini, Channing Pollock, Chan Canasta.

This is a licensed reproduction...

In the world of Magic there are few people who have made such a substantial contribution as Harry Stanley. This is volume four of four. In these four volumes hear the story of 25 years of Unique Magic.

These four volumes are packed with memories from the fertile mind of Mr. Unique himself. If you were a personality on the magical scene during the 40's, 50's and 60's you are bound to be mentioned somewhere. Lots of information about the famous Unique Studio, the Gen Magazine and people like Johnny Hart, Al Koran, Alan Alan, Ken Brooke, Lewis Ganson, Orson Welles, Slydini, Channing Pollock, Chan Canasta.

This is a licensed reproduction...

Terry Seabrooke is a genius at comedy. He has only to walk out in front of an audience and they begin to laugh. In these recordings Terry explains how you take a standard prop and turn it into a comedy item.

Who would have thought of cutting a piece of wallpaper by getting a lady assistant to lie on it while he saws through her and the sheet of paper? Only Terry Seabrooke. Here in this master class he teaches you how to develop your own comedy magic routines and explains the essence of building comedy situations that will make your audience laugh. If you are thinking of creating your comedy...

This is volume two of Terry Seabrook's comedy masterclass. How do you take any object and turn it into a comedy item?

Terry is one of the funniest magicians. He has entertained lay audiences and magicians and they all fall under his spell. It is all here. It looks so easy but it requires careful planning and a lot of hard work and the inside info that you will find here.

And even if you are not planning to put together a comedy magic show, it is extremely helpful to understand how comedy works. How do get somebody to laugh and laugh at the right moment? It puts you, the performer, in charge...

This is Goodliffe's own story. The facts and stories about Abracadabra from the man behind it all. Goodliffe has seen more magicians at work than anyone else and he has very clear views about what makes magic tick. Now that Goodliffe is no longer with us this is your only chance to hear Goodliffe speaking. Absolutely fascinating material.

[This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette series created by Martin Breese - now owned by Lybrary.com.]

runtime: 45 minutes

This is volume 2 of the fascinating memoir of Goodliffe, a unique character with wisdom you can learn a great deal from.

[This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette series created by Martin Breese - now owned by Lybrary.com.]

runtime: 45 minutes

"In all the world of magic, I don't think you could find a fairer, squarer person than Lewis" - Dai Vernon, Genii December 1974.

"As I look at the literary scene of magic today, the name of one man stands out above all the rest and the owner of that name is my old friend Lew Ganson." - Peter Warlock, Genii, December 1974.

Martin Breese writes in the original description of these tapes:

A new century has dawned and for Holmes it signifies that he is soon to retire to Sussex to keep bees. Inspector Lestrade is already retired but looking for work as a store detective when he is informed of events concerning Arthur Prince, The Prince of Ventriloquists, which are so singular that he calls upon Holmes who demonstrates that his deductive powers are still as sharp as ever. Arthur Prince’s stage puppet has been stolen from his locked dressing room only to reappear some hours later. This strange event has now occurred on three different occasions, but stranger still is the fact that...

This is volume 1 of a seven-volume series. Get to know Billy. A general introduction to magic.

The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 1

• A General Introduction to Magic
  • Side 1 [29:38 long]
    • Introduction [0:00]
    • Adding a trick to the act [1:30]
    • Writing patter & structuring a routine [3:34]
    • Selling yourself vs selling the tricks [6:15]
    • Picking effects that have problems & overcoming them [7:36]
      • Rice Bowls [8:39]
    • Bad experience with a rocket trick [16:00]
    • Heckler stoppers [20:16]
    • Arriving at an engagement [23:37]
    • Taking an ordinary trick and dressing it up...

This is volume 2 of a seven-volume series. Introduction continued, together with a great deal of information on working cruise ships.

• Introduction Continued from tape 1
• Together With a Great Deal of Information on Working Cruise Ships
  • Side 1 [29:50 long]
    • Teaching magic continued from tape 1[0:00]
      • What to wear [0:00]
      • Established acts [10:33]
      • What stagecraft you need for an act [17:05]
      • The business end [17:47]
      • Effects that suit the performer [21:54]
        • Two Linking Rings [24:29]
      • Knowing what pleases an audience [25:36] ...

This is volume 3 of a seven-volume series. The Himber Ring Routine and Night Club Magic.

• The Himber Ring Routine and Night Club Magic
  • Side 1 [36:53 long]
    • Night Club Magic – recording of a performance [0:00]
      • Half Dyed Silk [0:00]
      • Silk to Egg [4:09]
    • Cabaret Magic [8:46}
      • Heckler stoppers [11:46]
        • Coin in Bottle [18:32]
      • Gags and recording your act [23:02]
      • Opening Effects [24:18]
        • Six Card Repeat [25:06]
        • Golf Balls in the Handkerchief [27:37]
        • Torn and Restored Letter [27:47] ...

This is volume 4 of a seven-volume series. Close Up Magic.

• Close Up Magic & More
  • Side 1 [28:22 long]
    • Close Up Magic Conditions [0:00]
    • Cigarette Through Handkerchief [1:59]
    • Paper Napkin in Hand [7:53]
    • Silk Vanish in Hand [11:55]
    • Close Up Magic Conditions – again [15:57]
    • My Drink [17:25]
    • The Recurring Card [19:17]
    • Magic Auctions [20:41]
    • Punch & Judy Outfit [21:22]
    • Glove Monkey [22:27]
  • Side 2 [27:52 long]
    • Glove Monkey continued [0.00]
    • Selbit Sawing Through a Woman [1:21]
    • Crushing a Woman [5:48]
    • Compeering a show [7:23]
      • Thief Proof Case [9:32]
      • Flash...

This is volume 5 of a seven-volume series. The full Ring On Stick routine.

• The Full Ring on Stick Routine
  • Side 1 [44:01 long]
    • Himber Ring Routine [0:00]
    • Ring on Stick Routine [1:51]
      • About the recording [2:40]
      • Sound & lighting [6:38]
      • Practicing [9:25]
      • The stick [11:18]
    • Recording of performance – part 1 [13:10]
    • Ring on Stick Routine continued [14:48]
      • The jeweler’s loupe [14:48]
      • Rings & ring index [21:08]
    • Recording of performance – part 2 [27:06]
    • Ring on Stick Routine continued [28:08]
    • Recording of performance...

This is volume 6 of a seven-volume series. The full routine for the Nap Hand effect.

• The Full Routine for the Nap Hand Effect
  • Side 1 [42:07 long]
    • History of the Nap Hand (Whist) effect [0:00]
      • What is Nap (and Whist)? [2:06]
    • Basis of the effect [2:46]
      • Do tricks the audience likes [6:24]
    • The blindfold [17:00]
    • The set-up [19:41]
    • The routine [20:23]
      • Getting volunteers on stage [21:13]
      • Following suit [35:51]
      • The run of the cards [39:19]
  • Side 2 [33:52 long]
    • The routine continued [0:00]
    • References...

This is volume 7 of a seven-volume series. The full routine for the Bill in Lemon effect.

• The Full Routine for the Bill In Lemon Effect
  • Side 1 [46:37 long]
    • Recording of Bill In Lemon Effect [0:00]
    • Discussion of the Bill In Lemon [5:18]
    • Preparing the lemon [13:09]
    • Identification of the bill [24:26]
    • Vanishing the bill [28:21]
    • Inserting the bill in the lemon [32:25]
      • Delaying the applause [33:59]
    • Cutting the lemon [35:59]
    • Getting the correct lemon selected [39:46]
  • Side 2 [31:16 long]
    • Getting the correct lemon selected continued [0:00]
    • Presentation...

Martin Breese interviews Topper Martyn about his life as variety performer doing magic, juggling, and playing the banjo. There are lots of wonderful stories and lessons from his life. Listen, enjoy and learn.

Topper Martyn was born into a performing family. In this part he touches on the Windmill theatre, flops, ENSA (Entertainments National Service Association), learning and making errors in front of an audience, his family, his first stage performance, illusionists, Horace Goldin, comedy magic, Sid Field, antique shop in Stockholm, an expensive laugh, being on ice skates, Eddie Morrell, Fred Culpit,...

Martin Breese interviews Topper Martyn about his life as variety performer doing magic, juggling, and playing the banjo. There are lots of wonderful stories and lessons from his life. Listen and enjoy.

Topper Martyn continues talking about finding out how you are yourself, Charlie Kunz, sincerity, teaching juggling and magic, Metropolitan Music Hall, his wife, secret of a great juggling act, street performing, marketplaces, Harrogate convention, what is the hardest thing to do on the stage, Dante, George Blake, Benson Dulay, etc. Also includes a few street performances of various unidentified tricks...

Martin Breese interviews Topper Martyn about his life as variety performer doing magic, juggling, and playing the banjo. There are lots of wonderful stories and lessons from his life. Listen and enjoy.

Topper Martyn is doing and explaining a card trick, what is most difficult to do on a stage, about changing names, Milton Woodward, Think A Drink Hoffman, how to learn to juggle, Stetson, juggling on radio, circus, collecting, Frank Wondrous, Windmill theatre, lighting and music, serious advice, rehearsing versus practicing, etc.

[Note: This is an unedited version of the recording to preserve the little exchanges of Martin Breese with Topper Martyn. Consequently there is some duplication.]

The interview was conducted on September 16th 1977. First...

This is side one of a digitally re-mastered (MP3) version of the original MagiCassette™ first released in 1986 by Martin Breese - now owned by Lybrary.com. You will hear Richard Webster who is one of the world's leading experts on the art of cold reading. Richard Webster is a New Zealander who has been involved with Magic and Cold Reading for many, many years.

Richard used to release his own exclusive publications but now that he has achieved international fame he is published by a leading American publishing house. He has written books on a diverse range of subjects from Hypnotism to Fung...

This is side 2 of the Martin Breese MagicCassete released in 1986. See Commercial Cold Reading side 1.

Recorded October 9th, 1986. Length 25 min.

This is a great self-working effect that can even be done over the phone or over the radio.

A dollar note, a five dollar note, a ten dollar note and a 25 cent piece are lined up on the table. A spectator is allowed to mix and rearrange the setup without the performer knowing how the bills are arranged. Then without seeing the table the performer gives directions to exchange some notes and in the end the performer knows where the 25 cents are.

Then in a second phase of the effect the spectator clips the 25 cents on to any of the other three bills. Again there is a sequence of shuffling...

This is the final part of Martin Breese interviewing Topper Martyn. There are lots of wonderful stories and lessons from his life. Listen, enjoy, and learn.

Rehearsing versus practicing, Tambo & Tambo, final advice to jugglers, final word to magicians.

[Note: This is an unedited version of the recording to preserve the little exchanges of Martin Breese with Topper Martyn. Consequently there is some duplication.]

The interview was conducted on September 16th 1977. First released 2019. Length 12 minutes.