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4 Minutes of FameMichael Ammar![]() This is an introductory offer. It will soon go to $14.95 A unique twist on the Cups and Balls that puts the spectator center stage! 4 Minutes of Fame is a very special Cups and Balls routine. Based on a concept by Dick Williams. Starting about 12 years ago Michael and Dick corresponded about Dick's concept for having a spectator perform the routine while fooling himself, and Dick urged Michael to work out some of his ideas on it. Long since retired, Dick loved to see a working professional spending time with his creation. His enthusiasm was contagious and inspirational. He was hoping... | ★★★★★ $9.75 to wish list | |
AccustealJerry Andrus![]() A barehanded production of a steel ball bearing. A professional lesson in concealment. Jerry Andrus only taught and performed tricks he created himself. In that sense he was a purist, a one of a kind magic creator. Here he teaches simple but wonderful sleight-of-hand where every movement is thought through to appear as natural as possible while concealing a large heavy steel ball. Recorded live at the Convention at the Capital 2001. runtime: 4min 55s | ★★★★★ $6 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Aether #9: Sponge Balls to BoxGregg Webb![]() Gregg Webb presents ideas using sponge balls and a folding box based on Slydini's "Paper Balls to Hat." The trick uses sponge balls and a folding cardboard box. Here, you will learn:
1st edition 2021, PDF 2 pages with illustrations by Gregg Webb. | ★★★★★ $4.95 to wish list | |
Al Leech's LegacyAl Leech![]() The best parts in this publications are the work on thimbles and billiard balls. Also included are card and coin routines. 1st edition 1980, 1st digital edition 2013, 90 pages. Table of Contents
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Ball and ConeBrick Tilley![]() This is a much later version of Slydini's classic routine cut down to a length more suited to today's short audience attention span. Any unnecessary moves have been eliminated. The sequence is written for right hand performers. You will also receive a video with further explanations and demonstrations.
1st edition 2018, 3 pages + video | $10 to wish listPDF & MP4 | |
Ball and VaseBrick Tilley![]() This is one of the oldest magic tricks in history. The routine was developed by Ed Marlo and allows the performer to discard the shell during the performance. See video below.
1st edition 2017, 4 pages. | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Bernard's Lesson on Dice Stacking Teach-InLewis Ganson & Bobby Bernard![]() Bobby Bernard teaches you how to stack dice featuring Bobby's presentation of School for Croupiers. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In series originally published by Supreme Magic Inc. Rights are now owned by Martin Breese whom we thank for the kind permission to reproduce this booklet. If you prefer video instructions over photos and explanatory text we recommend Learn the Basics and for sophisticated tricks Mr. Dice Stacking and Friends. [Get the full collection of all 17 Teach-Ins at a huge discount. 1st edition 1979; original 23 pages; PDF 27 pages.
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Billiard BallsFrank Garcia![]() There has always been a shortage of books on billiard ball routines, but here is one on that subject you will enjoy using. Not only has Garcia set forth many facets of ball material, but they are clearly and beautifully illustrated by Harvan, who is an excellent manipulator himself. The material on routining is followed by handling of the ball and shell, then a Master Routine, The One to Five Slow Motion Production, Bilious Balls, Strictly One Hand, One to Four With Solid Balls, Advice and Thoughts on Balls, Simple Golf Ball Routine, all very well explained. Many illustrations. 1st edition... | ★★★★★ $8.95 to wish listPDF & EPUB | |
Chinese Cups and BallsBrick Tilley![]() Brick Tilley learned this routine in China from Mr. Fu in 1980. It is a 'cups and balls' routine but is performed with two rice bowls and three balls which appear to be small pieces of fruits. They are not really pieces of fruits but that is what they look like. Details of what they are and how to make them is in the ebook. The video below is part one of a four part routine.
1st edition 2017, 5 pages. | $10 to wish list | |
Chop SignKen Muller | $12 to wish list | |
Clown NosesAaron Isaacs![]() This is a sponge ball routine with a very pleasant theme. The effect is: Magician asks a female spectator: "Have you ever seen a clown?" As she answers, the magician removes a red sponge ball from his pocket. "You have probably noticed clowns always wear these silly little noses on their faces. What you may not realize is if you pull on one just right...it splits in two." The magician pulls at the one ball with both hands and produces a second one at his fingertips. "Now, clown noses are very lonely beings, when you place them into a dark place, like your hand," the magician sets one ball... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Colombini's Cups and Balls Teach-InLewis Ganson & Aldo Colombini![]() Aldo Colombini teaches the routine with which he won the close-up competition at FISM 1976 in Vienna, Austria. It includes ideas by Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller, Pete Biro and Larry Jennings, as well as many original elements by Aldo himself. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In series originally published by Supreme Magic Inc. Rights are now owned by Martin Breese whom we thank for the kind permission to reproduce this booklet. [Get the full collection of all 17 Teach-Ins at a huge discount. 1st edition 1977; original 26 pages; PDF 35 pages.
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Complete Two Ball Sponge Ball RoutineL. C. Collier![]() Sponge balls are some of the best props you can imagine. They are cheap, light, can be pressed tiny, easy to manipulate, appropriate for kids and adults, and are very visual. This routine plays big for walk around, close-up and street magic. Collier used this one often as opener to gather a crowd. You will need three sponge balls! The manuscript includes Collier's entire patter. 9 pages; illustrated | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Cone-TactAldo Colombini![]() From the introduction: Dai Vernon's “Ball, Cone and Handkerchief” is a classic of magic. I've always been fascinated with this routine and many (many!) years ago in Italy, I developed the routine that you are finding here in this manuscript. The basic routine remains Vernon's but I have added several other moves and expanded the presentation by adding a few different effects. The main feature of the routine as I have developed it, is that it is entirely performed in the magician's hands, with no need for the table. A special thanks goes to the late Mike Rogers because he allowed... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
CrumbzBrick Tilley![]() Rene Lavand became known around the world for his version of this classic "Two in the hand, One in the pocket" sequence. Using only one hand, a few small balls of some soft substance and a lone coffee cup, he was able to fool and entertain all types of spectators for decades. This, then, is a streamlined, shortened version lasting less than a minute. It plays up the surprises without becoming monotonous. It can be performed silent or using brief patter. EFFECT: Three small pieces of foam rubber are used along with a coffee cup. Two of the foam balls are placed into the cup. The remaining... | $10 to wish listPDF & MP4 | |
Cups and Balls in 18th Century FranceSean McWeeney![]() English translations of the seminal 18th century French works on Cups & Balls by Ozanam and Guyot, respectively, with editorial commentary and explanatory notes by the editor, Sean McWeeney. Ozanam and Guyot are to be credited with the first full-length "blow-by-blow" detailed explanations in any language of the oldest sleight-of-hand trick in all of magic - the Cups & Balls (complete with illustrations from the original texts). Translations by Jane Poveromo. 1st edition 2012, 71 pages. | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
Cups and Balls MagicThomas (Tom) Osborne![]() Tom Osborne writes: Cups and balls have been giving pleasure, as a magic trick, to generations of spectators. It is still regarded as one of the most outstanding of all magic effects. My gratitude to Dr. Henry Ridgeley Evans and to John Mulholland for writing the story of the cups and balls, so that all may appreciate the history of this classic of magic. Thanks to Bill Hanna for the illustrations which do so much to make the book come alive. All the basic ball moves are described in detail using clear illustrations. A section of routines is described that will get you started on your way to devising your own methods and plots.... | ★★★★★ $2 to wish list | |
CyclopsBob Farmer![]() One-Ball cups and balls routine One large ball and three cups are examined by the spectators. The magician's hands are empty - so are his pockets.
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Defective Cups and BallsPaul A. Lelekis![]() Paul presents his multi-staged routine, Defective Cups & Balls which he has been performing for almost two decades! Even Houdini once said, "You can't consider yourself a magician unless you can perform the Cups & Balls!" Defective Cups & Balls has Paul's complete, hilarious patter and each stage of this routine becomes more and more "eye-popping" as the story goes on. Best, yet, this routine ends with not just a double - but a TRIPLE revelation that will have everyone, including the kids, completely FREAKED OUT! It just seems IMPOSSIBLE! PLUS, this routine will get you a huge applause from... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Devlin Cups and BallsDavid Devlin![]() This is not an ordinary Cups & Balls routine. In this routine the balls are three different colors. The cups are ordinary, yet many magicians will suspect a chop cup set. This routine is nice for the trade show performer in that it resets instantly. Includes a bonus routine with the Rub-A-Dub-Dub patter. 1st edition 2009, 35 pages, photo illustrated. | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Dice DexterityAudley V. Walsh![]() From the introduction While some of the sleights are not new, many improvements have been made. Too, many of the ideas incorporated in this book are Audley's own brain children and have never seen the light of print before. ... Let it be known that dice stacking and dice manipulation have been used and known to the world's greatest dice men in gambling casinos for hundreds of years. Here is your chance to learn and do the feats which have made them legendary for their skill. Magic dice. They stack up, vanish, appear, grow larger, shrink smaller, and act in general like they were... | ★★★★★ $2.50 to wish list | |
Dice StackingTodd Strong![]() Dice stacking is not only magical, but it is fun too. The art of scooping up a series of dice and stacking them one on top of the other is not nearly as hard as it looks. Professional juggler and entertainer Todd Strong has developed a method to easily teach you how to stack dice. In fact, using Todd's methods, you can learn to stack dice proficiently in just a few short hours. Being a juggler, Todd has created numerous unique and highly visual dice stacking techniques, many of which magicians have never seen before, including fantastic aerial dice moves and two-handed stacking. You will... | $10 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Die-LemmaDavid Devlin![]() David Devlin has come up with a very whimsical and clever effect that is simple to do and a blast to perform. This effect uses dice that are printed by the U.S. Playing Card Company. These are not normal dice. These dice have card suits and card values printed on them. They are called Poker Dice. These are readily available any place that games are sold and are very inexpensive. This is a great trick for use in walk around and restaurant performing. Here is the effect: The performer brings out a deck and casually gives it a few cuts. A spectator gives the deck a cut but does not complete... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
DIY Cheep Three Coconut Hindu Shell RoutineMichael Lyth | ★★★★★ $0 to wish list | |
Eddie Joseph on Cups and BallsEddie Joseph![]() This ebook is a compilation of the following titles:
Over sixty... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Expert Billiard Ball Manipulation Part 1Burling Hull![]() Burling Hull was indeed an excellent billiard ball manipulator, and this is a very good introduction to the art. Paul Fleming wrote about part 1 and 2: For thirty-five years we have been giving and watching programs of magic, and in all this time we have not known a single instance of an audience failing to receive with enthusiasm a first-rate exhibition of billiard-ball work. Properly done, with a moderate display of grace and with appropriate musical accompaniment, the "billiard-ball trick" is as pleasing a demonstration of dexterity as anyone could wish to see. Among the performers of the past who... | $10 to wish list | |
Expert Billiard Ball Manipulation Part 2Burling Hull![]()
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Fistfull of Stones: Found & F.U.N. SeriesKen Muller![]() This is the third eBook in the series and a companion to Single Stone, and Pair fo Stones with completely different effects and additional sleights/moves plus special stratagems to take advantage of the unique qualities of "3-4 objects." Learn how to use three objects like walnuts or candy to perform astounding and entertaining illusions of transportations, penetrations and transpositions and productions. There is a large focus on assembly effect A blending of sway methods, innovative sleights, insightful stratagems and the elements of performance using 'found' objects in a true impromptu setting. (Many techniques... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list | |
Floating Ball MagicRoy Fromer![]() You will not only learn how to float balls but many other objects including balloons, boxes, bulbs, blocks, eggs, kites, puppets, canes, cards, microphones, telephones, heads, hats, hands, horns, ...
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Fold CupKen Muller![]() An ingenious alternative to a Chop Cup where the 'cup' is constructed "on the fly" from a magazine sheet while spectators make paper balls, or crumple dollar bills. No gimmicks! The trickery is built into the cup itself and undetectable. There are moves not possible with a standard Chop Cup and ends with a transport to a spectator's hand who keeps the cup and ball. No difficult sleights or handling as the Fold Cup does its thing automatically. But, the special techniques taught moves the astonishment far above a traditional Chop Cup approach. There are many suggested Effects with special... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Fred Kaps Chinese ChowCameron Francis![]() This routine appeared in The Art Of Close-Up Magic Vol. 1 written by Lewis Ganson. A Chinese bowl is shown empty and placed mouth downwards on the table, sponge balls appear and multiply repeatedly. Eventually there is a fruit or production. A top class routine that was performed by the late Fred Kaps in his close-up routines. This routine is not difficult to do and is performed by Cameron Francis as part of the Aldo Colombini Tribute series. | $10 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Fred Kaps' Cups and BallsTrevor Lewis & Fred Kaps![]() As taught by Fred Kaps to Trevor Lewis. "This Cups and Balls routine has several Vernon touches; but there are alternative strategies which are truly outstanding and characteristic of the master, Fred Kaps." - Trevor LewisThe warm, bright Mediterranean sunshine and Phillipe Fialho's delightful villa looking down on Nice in the French Riviera was the setting for Fred Kaps to teach Trevor Lewis his Cups and Balls routine and generously tell Trevor he could do what he liked with it. Trevor had a video of Fred performing the routine and had written it up in rough notes. Twenty years later... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
From NothingKevin Parker![]() An apple visually materializes and can be handed out to keep. See video below for a demo. Spectator is offered a gift or fruit but hands the bag back because it's empty. Magician takes bag and points inside saying "Just look closer right there" and the spectator watches through the see-through bag as an apple materializes in the magician's hand. It is then handed to them to keep. This has been performed many times at the request of magicians, they fall in love with it and so do the spectators. They see you produce natural objects from nothing, miraculously. | ★★★★★ $17 to wish listMP4 (video) |