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Martin Breese released a good number of audio tapes and later CDs which are now all available as MP3 downloads. Most of these were interviews, some teach magic methods and others are historical recordings.

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Val Andrews
You'll Always Have A Dollar by Val Andrews

This is Val's own life story. Val is one of magic's most prolific writers and he draws from his vast magical experience as he recounts the story he knows best - his own. To people who know magic and the Show-Biz scene this is a marvelous recording to listen to.

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

runtime 1 hour

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George Schindler
Up Close with Schindler Volume 3 by George Schindler

This is volume three of three on close up with the 'Kid from Brooklyn' Magicomedian, George Schindler.

Volume three is purely magic and explanations and absolutely no padding. You'll hear a detailed explanation of George's own chop cup routine, a superb ambitious card routine and several highly practical coin effects. Everything released in this recording is actually part of George's regular repertoire; everything has been used over and over again in front of paying audiences who demand and get the best.

This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette and MagiCD series created...

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George Schindler
Up Close with Schindler Volume 2 by George Schindler

This is volume two of three on close up with the 'Kid from Brooklyn' Magicomedian, George Schindler. A highly recommended series of recordings packed with useful performing advice, the psychology of close up plus a great number of practical routines that are so clearly described that you will be able to learn them from the audio recording and include them in your own programme.

Volume two describes a number of effective coin and card routines as well as personal tidbits from Schindler's life as a magician.

This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette and MagiCD series created...

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George Schindler
Up Close with Schindler Volume 1 by George Schindler

This is volume one of three on close up with the 'Kid from Brooklyn' Magicomedian, George Schindler. A highly recommended series of recordings packed with useful performing advice, the psychology of close up plus a great number of practical routines that are so clearly described that you will be able to learn them from the audio recording and include them in your own programme.

Volume one describes a number of effective coin and card routines as well as personal tidbits from Schindler's life as a magician.

This is a licensed reproduction of the famous Magicassette and MagiCD series created...

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Bobby Bernard
Tricks, Memories and Advice by Bobby Bernard

Tricks, 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...

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John Calvert
Torn and Restored Magazine by John Calvert

Many consider this the definitive version of this now classic effect. The recording includes not just the instructions but also the music for your actual performance. However keep in mind that this is not a royalty free music.

Additionally to the audio you will also download a PDF with many photographs taken to show a step by step method of constructing and performing this great effect. Photographs were taken by Martin Breese.

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

1st edition 1978

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Topper Martyn
Topper Martyn Interview: all 4 parts by Topper Martyn

Martin Breese recorded this interview on September 16th 1977, but never released it. He passed on the reels to me with the instruction to release them whenever I wish. Topper Martyn was an extraordinary showman, magician, juggler and musician. Learn about his life and the lessons he learned.

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Topper Martyn
Topper Martyn Interview Part 4 by Topper Martyn

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.

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Topper Martyn
Topper Martyn Interview Part 3 by Topper Martyn

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...

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Topper Martyn
Topper Martyn Interview Part 2 by Topper Martyn

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...

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Topper Martyn
Topper Martyn Interview Part 1 by Topper Martyn

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,...

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Roy Johnson
The Voice of Experience Volume 3 by Roy Johnson

This final volume in this 3-part series includes full instructions for two excellent effects; Miracle Divination and Third Dimensional.

Length 48 min

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Roy Johnson
The Voice of Experience Volume 2 by Roy Johnson

This MP3 features a number of excellent items including:

  • Cards Across
  • Zoo Quest
  • The Memory Game
  • Happy Holidays
  • Miracle Divination

Length 1 h 11 min

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Roy Johnson
The Voice of Experience Volume 1 by Roy Johnson

Roy has been an active performer for decades working in such famous places as the legendary Windmill Theatre. In these three volumes, you will hear and learn some of his classic effects.

On this first volume is included Rocket, Cased, Flash Square, and Matched Prediction.

Length 1 h 12 min

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Bill Nagler MD
The Psychology of Magic by Bill Nagler MD

Dr. 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! ...

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Barry Wiley
The Piddingtons by Barry Wiley

During 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...

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Billy McComb
The Magic of Billy McComb Volumes 1-7 by Billy McComb

These 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...

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Billy McComb
The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 7 by Billy McComb

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...
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Billy McComb
The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 6 by Billy McComb

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...
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Billy McComb
The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 5 by Billy McComb

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...
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Billy McComb
The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 4 by Billy McComb

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...
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Billy McComb
The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 3 by Billy McComb

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] ...
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Billy McComb
The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 2 by Billy McComb

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] ...
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Billy McComb
The Magic of Billy McComb Volume 1 by Billy McComb

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...
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Stanley Jaks & Sid Lorraine
The Incredible Dr. Jaks by Stanley Jaks & Sid Lorraine

Sid Lorraine has provided a well-balanced and interesting introduction to this master mentalist. The tape includes an interview made in the 50's plus two live show extracts which enable you to hear exactly how Dr. Jaks gained his impact. Plus as a bonus, Sid has been kind enough to release for the very first time an effect shown to him by Dr. Jaks and never previously made available to magicians.

This is a digitally re-mastered (MP3) version of the original MagiCassette™ released by Martin Breese - now owned by Lybrary.com.

★★★★★ $14
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Goodliffe
The Goodliffe Years Vol. 2 by Goodliffe

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

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Goodliffe
The Goodliffe Years Vol. 1 by Goodliffe

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

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Lewis Ganson
The Ganson Story Volume 2 by Lewis Ganson

This is volume 2 of The Ganson Story, recorded by Martin Breese to capture some of the essence that made Lewis Ganson the great writer of magic literature that he was.

(Here you will find Volume 1.)

runtime: 1 hour

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Lewis Ganson
The Ganson Story Volume 1 by Lewis Ganson
"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:

I made this recording because I wanted to meet magic's most respected writer. From an early age I followed Lewis Ganson's highly practical series in the Gen magazine and one by one I purchased every book that Lewis wrote including the Routined Manipulation series...

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Val Andrews
Tell Them You Saw Dante by Val Andrews

Val Andrews recreates the master in Tell Them You Saw Dante and takes you back to the days of Sim Sala Bim. Val Andrews impersonates Dante. A remarkable insight into Dante the man and the performer. Val takes us behind the scenes with this great performer and the whole recording is rather in the style of a radio broadcast featuring extracts from Dante.

This recording was originally created and released by Val Andrews. In 1977 it was purchased by Martin Breese and is now owned and copyrighted by Lybrary.com.

runtime 45min

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Sid Lorraine
Sid Lorraine by Sid Lorraine

This 60 minute recording includes the very best of the great Sid Lorraine. This is a happy mix of talk about magicians, how he got started in magic, heavily interspersed with magic you can do. There is a substitute for the pass, a gold fish bowl production (without the bowl), a card trick that baffled Blackstone.

Craige Snader in Magic Sounds said: "...it is great value as you get a magic lecture by one of the greats that you can listen to over and over. A great tape for study or just pleasant listening."

This is a digitally re-mastered (MP3) version of the original MagiCassette™ released...

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Val Andrews
Sherlock Holmes and The Prince of Ventriloquists by Val Andrews

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...

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Paul Gordon
Secrets of a Commercial Card Magician by Paul Gordon
"I have seen Paul performing many times now and I am amazed how he can captivate an audience with just one pack of ungimmicked playing cards. His act is full of comedy yet he cracks few jokes and above all he is a master of misdirection. I know no one else who sets off for top venues with his act in his pockets. As he says, "I wear my act". He takes a back up pack of cards and sometimes a couple of close up items and he is set for complete show." - Martin Breese
This is a recording of Martin Breese interviewing Paul Gordon. You will hear stories from Paul's magic life, how he got into magic in the first...
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Rovi
Rovi's Exclusive Card Secrets by Rovi

Rovi is a Gold Star Medalist of the Inner Magic Circle and a Member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He is an expert with a pack of cards and his particular brand of card magic has an enormous impact on magicians and members of the public. In this exclusive interview he has been persuaded to release several of his remarkable effects.

Featured in this recording are some of the card secrets that have earned Rovi regular engagements on TV and at exclusive hotels and private houses. The secrets he reveals are not for magicians out to amaze each other with manual dexterity but for...

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Robert Harbin
Robert Harbin Interview by Robert Harbin

Martin Breese interviewed Robert Harbin on March 26th, 1977, not even one year before Harbin's untimely death. The interview took place at Harbin's home in London, England.

Spend 90 minutes listening to Robert Harbin - one of the world's most creative illusionists and inventors. Here is the full life story of the man who invented Zig Zag and a number of other illusions that will be performed by magicians over the years to come. Since making the recording Robert Harbin became ill and died. The words spoken on this tape were used as the basis for The Robert Harbin Book published by Martin Breese....

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Alan Alan
Professional Performing Advice by Alan Alan

Two 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...

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Percy Press
Percy Press Interview - A Traveler's Tale by Percy Press

Percy Press died in 1980 at the age of 78. He was probably the last of the English Street Conjurors and learned his craft working the streets of England. He was also a distinguished Punch and Judy performer. On this recording, Percy Press talks about the effects that he performed on the the street and gives details of his routines for his Cups and Balls, his Funny Funnel, the Cap and Pence, a card trick using a card box and his entertaining Coat, Ropes and Rings.

One of Percy's most baffling effects was his production of a full glass of water and, on this recording, he gives the complete...

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Peter Warlock
Mystery and Magic with Peter Warlock by Peter Warlock

Peter Warlock, one of the most brilliant and inventive minds in the world of mentalism, contributes some excellent effects that you can do.

Memories of Jardine Ellis, Devant and other famous names are included but above all this recording will be remembered for the clear and easy-to-understand way in which Peter Warlock describes a number of outstanding mental mysteries.

[This recording was made on a very cold evening and from time to time the sound of the central heating system can be heard.]

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

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Richard Webster
Mastering Cold Reading: Volume 3 by Richard Webster

Richard Webster's third volume on cold reading was recorded in May 2004 in New Zealand. It contains more on the subject for professional cold readers and those wishing to learn this interesting and profitable subject. In this volume Richard concentrates on the future and provides sets of readings based on numerology and star signs. Detailed but easy-to-learn readings are given. Richard is almost always cited as being one of the world's most experienced cold readers and has a vast knowledge drawn from his personal experiences as a professional cold reader.

This is a licensed reproduction of...

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