Magic & Conjuring: page 292

The art of the conjurer.

Neo-Magic is the foundation for all of Sharpe's writing. Sharpe offers great insight into what makes magic magical. Starting with an analysis of art and its relationship to magic, Sharpe explores what he feels is needed for magic to become a fine art. He provides his insight into topics as originality, patter, styles of presentation, program construction, stage fright and others.

From the preface to the second edition:

In Part One of this series, you received a proven routine that a blind person could perform for a sighted person. Here you'll find a routine that a blind person can perform for either a sighted person or another blind person. In addition, with the use of five bells, the premise of this routine is based on the visually impaired person's heightened sense of hearing due to their absence of sight.

1st edition 2019, PDF 1 page + audio 15 min

In 1906 Houdini released his own magic publication the Conjurers' Monthly Magazine. It was short-lived and in large part an organ for Houdini to voice his personal opinions and grievances. Nevertheless, several historically important and interesting articles can be found in this magazine.

815 pages

1. Conjurers' Monthly Magazine - Volume 2, Number 1 - September, 1907 - 48 pages
4. editorial
5. Robert Houdin's Proper Place in the History of Magic - Harry Houdini - has had the rights purchased to be published as a book
6. History Makers in the World of Magic - Harry Houdini
   • Ludwig Leopold Döbler
12. London Notes - Theo. Hardeen
14. Viennese Notes by Herr Ottokar Fischer
15. Harry Day
16. Reading and Rubbish - Reviewing Books and Tricks from the Press Wise, and Otherwise
    • More Novel Notions - Robertson Keene
1. photographs of magicians [8 pages]
17. Spirits and Ghosts
18. Our Mail Bag
    • Alexander...

1. Conjurers' Monthly Magazine - Volume 1, Number 1 - September, 1906 - 32 pages
4. Salutatory
6. Unknown Facts Concerning Robert Houdin - Harry Houdini
9. American Magician Balked [re: Arthur E. Kramer]
10. Notes From Theo. Hardeen, Our Official European Correspondent [English Notes]
    • On Board the Kronprinz Wilhelm - August 2, 1906
12. Notes from Our Special European Correspondent - Herr. N. Osey [German Notes]
16. Death's Roll Call
    • Max Rossner
17. Reading and Rubbish - Reviewing Books and Tricks from the Press Wise, and Otherwise - Harry Handcuff Houdini
    • Old and New Magic - Henry Ridgely Evans
19. photograph - Max Rossner
20. Our Mail...

"This is new to me. I have not seen anything like it. Your touches make it a miracle vanish. Very clean - very natural. Excellent." - Michael Close

"What a brilliantly simple, devious and clever idea! It is so deceptive, I love it!" - Nick Einhorn

The envelope can be constructed literally within seconds, without using...

An entertaining close-up effect where you attempt to teach the spectator how to "dirty deal", but always goes wrong when the spectator tries. It gets funnier and funnier, ending with a surprise climax.

Audiences enjoy tricks with a gambling theme. If the effect also combines comedy and mystery, then you have a triple threat combination that's sure to be remembered.

The performer explains how he sent away for a mail order course in dealing cards. He offers to teach a spectator how to do it, offering a money-back guarantee. The spectator can't seem to follow directions, even though the performer...

With this novel production, you can pick up a newspaper lying flat on a table and produce a large load of solid items, even a dove, without body loads.

Many club performers would like to do a large production, but are reluctant to carry the large apparatus usually necessary for such a production. The Devil’s Newspaper is the answer to this problem. Although this item packs flat in your case, it none the less, holds a large load.

This is real appealing magic as a double-sheet of newspaper is seen flat on your table. It is picked up and shown in a slow and deliberate manner. Yet, when...

Planmäßige Darlegung und vollständige Erklärung der bedeutendsten Vorführungen der Zauberkunst, ihrer Hilfsmittel und Kunstgriffe.

• Einführung in die Entwicklung der Magie
• Die Hauptregeln
• Der Zauberstab
• Der Zaubertisch
  • Der Mitteltisch
  • Der Seitentisch
  • Die Beisetztische
• Die Servanten
  • Die Ansteckservanten
  • Die Stuhlservanten
  • Servanten für Gläser etc.
  • Transportable Servanten
  • Die Glasservante
  • Die Tütenservante
• Die mechanischen Klappen, Fallen und Pedale
  • Die einfache Klappe
  • Die Klappe mit Übersetzung
  • Die große Doppelklappe für Mitteltische
  • Die mechanische Fallklappe ...

Aus dem Vorwort:

• VORWORT
• ALLGEMEINE BETRACHTUNGEN
• ZOMBIE-KERZE
  • Zombie-Gimmick
  • Schwebeobjekt
  • Sonstige Requisiten
  • Vorbereitung
  • Routine
• DAS BIEGSAME ZOMBIE-HILFSMITTEL
  • 1. Die Kugel umkreist den Kopf
  • 2. Die Kugel umkreist den Körper
  • 3. Das Schweben der Kugel an den Tuchrändern
  • 4. Das Schweben der Kugel an einem festen Punkt
  • 5. Das Verschwinden der Kugel
  • 6. Die Schlußtour
• GELENK-ZOMBIE ...

A comedy and original "Just Chance" routine for children and adults with several presentation ideas. Very easy to do and to prepare.

Here's a tremendous 'Just Chance' effect; tremendous because not only is the method extremely clever, clean and easy to perform, but the plot is distinctly novel and offbeat. Clear instructions explain how to prepare it in just a few minutes. All the items you need are easily found.

In performance, a neat plastic rod is shown. Attached to this are three colored clothes pegs and three colorful socks. The magician explains that it is his own way to make a gift...

Ever wished you could gain some media coverage for your magic shows while making a substantial contribution to others' lives? Consider teaching magic tricks to the blind. No doubt there's an organization in your area that already serves as a hub for services to the visually impaired. The very concept of blind people and magic catches most people (and the media) off-guard. Yet it's very workable as Dave Arch's experience shows. When you consider the tricks you already know, there are three categories of tricks that work for the visually impaired. There are tricks that the blind can perform for...

[Note: These are only the instructions that came with the gimmick. You will not receive any gimmick. However, with the instructions you are able to construct your own gimmick if you want to.]

Walt Lees wrote in the Pabular:

"This is one of the funniest and most startling ways of producing a selected card that I have even seen. In effect a card is selected and returned to the pack. The card can be marked if so desired. A small box is shown; it is circular with a hinged lid, rather like a ladies powder compact, but smaller. It is placed on top of the pack and opened. Out pops a jack in the box type of snake with the chosen card stuck to its nose. It is as quick and clean as that: There is no fumbling, palming or anything of that kind. The impact comes because the card is bigger than the box...

From the Author's Note:

Here are six more, hard-to-find Nelson Enterprises manuscripts for mentalists and magicians.

This collection contains the following Nelson manuscripts, updated and edited for a new generation of performers:

Pulse Test and Blood Control — The psychic entertainer demonstrates how he is able to start and stop his pulse by using mind control. Nelson claimed this method fooled doctors. (NE Cat. #171)

Long Distance Telepathy — The performer has a psychic friend who reveals a freely selected card by telephone. And, to fool the wise ones, the psychic's name and phone number are placed,...

Host your own entertaining séance or year-round haunted house with these frightfully spooky stunts.

Not just for Halloween, you'll be the life of the party any time with more than a devil's dozen effects and stunts that take place around the séance table or darkened room. They won't break the (blood) bank, either.

Newly revised, with over 20 pages of added content, including new methods, attractions and ideas to make yours the most talked-about event in your city or town. Don't just perform magic . . . live it in your own house of spooks and ghosts.

Here's a partial look at the contents: ...

You could be the next big star in films, on the stage, or television. Veteran performers of stage and TV reveal all in this must-have guide ebook for anyone who wants to enter the exciting world of entertainment. Whether your goal is to appear on a televised talent contest, play theaters, Las Vegas, TV or appear in films, this ebook contains time-tested advice and vocal exercises to get you on your way, just as if you'd hired your own personal coach to prepare you for the "big time."

This informative ebook also reveals proper microphone technique, how to minimize stage fright and pre-show...

A little friendly competition between audience members might be just what's needed to add a piece of variety to your show. As two contestants compete in a paper cutting race, the magic starts to happen. Both the contestants and the audience are surprised by the unexpected outcome. Ultimately it ends in a tie. Truly there must be magic in the air.

In addition . . . Dave has added as a bonus another non-magical competition that he used for over a decade to decide who would be given his Giant Balloon Reindeer.

1st edition 2019, 2 pages.

... und andere Magische Geschichten.

• Das Wunder Der Jakamimes
• Die Magische Weltreise
• Die Sonnenpagode
• Luzifer Und Sein Schwager Otto
• Grosse Wäsche
• Balthasar Und Seine Klosterbrüder
• Sechs Mal Sex
• Die Karte Mit Dem "Roten Punkt"
• Jumbo Und Das Riesengedächtnis
• Zu Scharf Gedacht!
• Die Rosenfärbung
• Die Venus Von Milos In Tokio
• Radio - Magie (Das Verschwindende Radio)
• Schnüffeljonny Und Die Lampe
• Die Schnapsbrennerei
• Jonathan - Das Liebe Monster

Erstausgabe 1986, 36 Seiten; erste digitale Ausgabe 2019, 51 Seiten.

A total of nine volumes spanning the time from October 1914 to May 1922.

144 pages

1. The Magazine of Magic - Volume 9 - bound volume cover and Index
4. Index

1. The Magazine of Magic - Volume 9, Number 1 - April, 1921 - 20 pages
1. Contents
2. Dr. "S."A.M. Wilson Objects!
2. Cartoon - A. M. Wilson in Magic World
3. Our Views
   • Magical Depots
4. The Great Maurice [with photograph]
5. News Notes and Notices
6. The Magicians' Club
   • Magicians' Club Dinner to Compeer and Mrs. H. Rea Fitch
   • Our Welcome by the Magicians' Club
   • Who? - Mr. & Mrs. H. Rea Fitch
8. Accepted for Review - Geoffrey Clayton
   • The Magic Art - Donald Holmes
8. Herbert Brooks Retires from Magic
8. American...

148 pages

1. The Magazine of Magic - Volume 8 - bound volume cover and Index
4. Index

1. The Magazine of Magic - Volume 8, Number 1 - October, 1920 - 24 pages
1. Contents
3. Our Views
   • The Coming Season
4. Oswald Williams - article & photograph
5. News Notes and Notices
6. The Magicians' Club
   • Opening Night of the Season
   • New Members
7. Mediums and Magic - Harry Price
9. Tricks, Tips & Talk
   9. The Newest Rising Cards - Invented by Will Goldston
   9. Silver from Copper
   10. Which Pencil is in the Box? - Charles W. Seers
   10. The Alan Adair Billiard Ball Stand
   11. The Mysterious Lemon -...

1. The Magazine of Magic - Volume 7 - bound volume cover and Index
4. Index

1. The Magazine of Magic - Volume 7, Number 1 - December, 1919 - 24 pages
1. Contents
3. Our Views
   • Magic Must Flourish Again
4. Will Goldston's More Exclusive Magical Secrets
5. Welcome!
6. Recent Publications - Geoffrey Clayton
   • More Miscellaneous Magic - Percy Naldrett
   • Original Mysteries for Magicians - Brunel White
7. News Notes and Notices
8. Back to Life - Guy K. Austin
9. Tricks, Tips and Talk - Contributed by Arthur Ainslie, "Delveen", "Karnack", G. W. Hunter, "Yettmah", Will Goldston
   9. The New Bangle Trick ...

1. The Magazine of Magic - Volume 6 - bound volume cover and Index
4. Index

97. The Magazine of Magic - Volume 6, Number 1 - June, 1917 - 16 pages
97. Contents
98. For the Soldiers - An Appeal by Will Goldston
99. Our Views
    • The Old Order Changeth
100. Correspondence
     • from Hugh Herring
     • from G. Clayton
101. News Notes and Notices
102. The Perpetual Almanac
103. The Dissolving Cigar and Glass
104. My Magical Pupils - Will Goldston
106. Tricks, Tips and Talk - Contributed by C. Thompson, Anon., Will Goldston
     106. The New Four Ace Trick
     106. Telescopic Flag Rod
     107. The Tweezers Trick
     108. Humour as an Aid to...