These are not second hand items. They are new, sometimes still shrink wrapped, ready to be retailed. The pricing largely reflects the amount of books we have left as well as the exclusivity and quality of the contents in them. I am sure you will find a number of incredible deals here.
We also do print some of our ebooks and those will not so quickly vanish from our catalog. But it might very well be the case that at some point we decide to discontinue the printed version and only offer the digital one. Don't wait too long if you want the printed version.
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The Incorporated Strange SecretsTed AnnemannAnnemann teaches thirteen commercial mentalism pieces with slates, cards, dollar bills, telephone books and cigarettes. The majority of routines involves cards. Annemann's unique direct style is felt in each one of these effects. Paul Fleming wrote: This little collection of Annemann material, which was published in 1939, measures up to the high standard of excellence that has made Annemann's name synonymous with magical feats of great ingenuity. The thirteen items presented here may be described briefly as follows:
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Sh-h-h--! it's a secretTed AnnemannAnnemann describes a wealth of forty pieces in this wonderful booklet. The first, "Call me up sometime" is a beautifully direct telephone miracle. This is a prime example of Annemann's mantra of 'effect before method'. I found the following line from Annemann's introduction funny: I like to do these things so well that someday I'm going to write a twenty page introduction and follow it with one trick! Trouble is, however, that after that harangue the trick will HAVE to be good. 1st edition 1934; 50 pages.
| ★★★★★ $5 more than onetype to choose from softcover | |
Silken SorceryJean HugardYou will find 143 magnificent and entertaining uses of silks and handkerchiefs. Sleights, tricks, and the famous Stillwell Silk Act are explained in detail with 90 illustrations. Jean Hugard details vanishing methods, production techniques, color changes, knots, and flourishes. He also describes how to care for your silks to keep them in great shape for a long time. Paul Fleming wrote: Tricks with silk handkerchiefs have been very popular ever since their introduction by Bautier de Kolta more than a half-century ago. There is a sound basis for this popularity, for handkerchief tricks are colorful... | ★★★★★ $3 more than onetype to choose from softcover | |
Money MagicJean HugardThe manipulation of money is fascinating to everyone and probably always will be. Bills are common, pack small, and easy to borrow. This booklet describes in detail all the important moves, gimmicks and tricks with paper money. Great effects are taught, spanning the impromptu situation to the prepared performance from close-up to parlor or stage. This is a great book with very practical and strong effects. 1st edition, 1937 Max Holden, New York; 62 pages.
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Al Baker's ManuscriptAl MannTed Annemann's writing in Jinx No. 19 alludes to an obscure Al Baker manuscript that Annemann had seen when he was 17 years of age, at which time the manuscript was already old. The manuscript contained some of the first writings by a well experienced and well informed magician. It was called Al Baker’s Mental Effects. This was a remarkable collection of ideas and fabulous routines aimed especially at the mentalist/magician. Although it featured Al Baker’s Billet Reading Extraordinary, each effect in the book was a feature item.
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Axel HellstromAl MannThe Life and works of Axel Hellstrom. Contents include:
19 pages | ★★★★★ $30 to wish list | |
ClassifiedAl MannIncluded in this manuscript are effects that Al Mann himself calls "Spiritual Mentalism". Mind Reading, Future Prediction, Esp, Telepathy, Book Tests and much more are all included in this brilliant manuscript.
16 pages | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
The Delphian OracleAl Mann | $15 to wish list | |
The "H" FactorAl MannEffects with the Himber of flip-over wallet.
26 pages | $30 to wish list | |
Mental-EttesAl MannA collection of provocative mental effects. Includes:
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Mind Your PokerAl MannPart II from Al Mann Zodiac Series. You will find here several card techniques and a special card trick: how to deal five Aces to any seat at the poker table with a shuffled and cut deck. From the introduction, by Al Mann: I have been told by magicians who should know, that Poker demonstrations and Mentalism should not mix. I disagree with the above 100%... I have seen the amazed look in the eyes of a person when the Mentalist reads his mind... And I have also seen the terrible look in the eyes of the spectator after the miracle man deals five aces (4 aces and the joker), to any seat at the... | $25 to wish list | |
Phanta GraphsAl MannFrom the forward by Al Mann: The Mag-Eye catapults the center-tear method of thought reading into the space-age! The technique given here makes obsolete most of the former writings on the center-tear. Including the author's own. Such is progress. But bear in mind that occasionally the mentalist will have need of resorting to the original method of stealing the folded center piece as some spectators write a message and fold it and bring it to you for a test. At this writing only two persons know the secret of the Mag-Eye move. Only three persons know the secrets of "Cistella" and only one has... | $25 to wish list | |
Phantom VoicesAl Mann
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Psycho-MentisisAl MannThere is telekinesis of all kinds within these pages from coins to nails. An effect that allows the mentalist/psychic to bring dead ants back to life! Levitation effects, abnormal lifts, teleportation, creating movement with your mind! Effects included:
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The Quick and the DeadAl MannThe book deals exclusively with living and dead tests. It gives a detailed history of the effect and how David Abbott was fooled by mediums doing this. Learn inner secrets from the mediums on how to reveal the names of dead relatives. Simply ingenious methods that will startle you with their cleverness. Mann goes into much detail on these tests and ways to learn the names of dead relatives. Some of these methods were later revamped by Mann and released as other effects but using the basic methods. Mann also teaches you a creepy effect, called Empty Graves, where a person writes the name of a... | $30 to wish list | |
The Shattered ChaliceAl Mann
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Master Slate Secrets Part IAl MannThe first part in this four part series deals with effects done with ordinary slates, ungimmicked and without flaps, that anyone can do without having to invest in expensive trick slates. Note that this manuscript comes unbound in a package of loose sheets, the way Al Mann stored them. You can bind them anyway you like, or leave them unbound, perhaps only hole punch them and put them in a binder. 27 pages | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
The Third EcstasyAl MannCard feats for the mentalist. This book has 14 effects that Al Mann judged sufficiently amazing enough, and plotted well enugh, as to be suitable for the mentalist to perform. Also incuded is a chapter of Olof Jonsson’s card mentalism stunts, 9 total, with full methedology. Jonsson was the Uri Geller of his day, so these additional 9 effects are also excellent fodder for the Mentalism show. The Contents:
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Tr-IdAl MannEffect: Mentalist displays a board with many designs and colors. Three persons are invited to secretly choose one design each. Mentalist passes out three pieces of art board and tells the three persons to secretly draw their chosen designs on the boards. They are then instructed to think of their designs and color. Mentalist divines all three designs and colors. That is the effect and that is exactly what happens. Mentalist can walk into any audience and do the test without any previous preparation. Uncannily, the three persons code their thoughts to the mentalist through insignificant "body... | $40 to wish list | |
The Wocus LegacyAl Mann | $30 to wish list | |
Break ThroughAl MannFrom the forward by Al Mann: "The true art of mentalism is not the illusion of the stage that enchants the eye but the illusion created in the mind that enchants the thought. The mentalist's greatest gimmick is hidden in the inner recesses of his mind and therefore invisible and unexposable. This manuscript expounds the illusive, seldom exploited and little known branch of magic where the spectator unknowingly executes the 'move' that creates the miracle to the full credit of the magician! The "Headline Prediction" is indeed a headline getter for the magician and mentalist. It is a haunting... | $25 to wish list | |
Cero-MenticsAl MannA study in thought prints.
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ChallengesAl MannDetails a true story of Himber challenging Dunninger. Al takes this as inspiration to think about challenge type of effects where somebody challenges you to read his mind. Note that this manuscript comes unbound in a package of loose sheets, the way Al Mann stored them. You can bind them anyway you like, or leave them unbound, perhaps only hole punch them and put them in a binder. 10 pages | $35 to wish list | |
The Lexicon PhenomenaAl MannPlease keep in mind that you only get the instructions, not the Reader's Digest Enrich Your Word List booklet, not the ungimmicked Webster's New World Dictionary and no prompter cards. However, the instructions will allow you to adapt this effect to any dictionary in any language. This 1976 Al Mann Exclusive is widely regarded as one of his most ingenious book tests. From an "Enrich your vocabulary" list inside the covers of a dictionary, two spectators secretly agree to think of one of 400 word pairs. Each thinks of one of the words, looking it up in the dictionary to be certain of its meaning.... | ★★★★★ $75 to wish list | |
The Purloined ThoughtAl MannThis is the best and most exhaustive work on billets. It is a treatise on the history, methodology and technique on the use of torn billets in the mentalist’s art of thought reading. It starts with an in depth study of the history and evolution of the Center Tear and goes on to detail more work on billets than you could use in a lifetime. The Thirteen Chapters are:
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Of Words and WizardsAl Mann
23 pages | $10 to wish list | |
Of Gifts and TalentsAl MannThe knowledge in this manuscript allows the mentalist to very convincingly demonstrate the ability to read sealed messages and posses the art of thought-transference! The spectator is told to take his business card out and write out a question and turn the card writing-side down. The card is then sealed in a envelope which the spectator signs and holds. After the mentalist divines the thought, the envelope is opened and the card is taken out for a handwriting analysis and then both the card and the envelope are returned to the spectator! Contents:
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The Nihon VentureAl MannAs Al Mann himself states in the opening line of the introduction, "This manuscript contains 'the perfect billet test!'". A simple paper fold plus a simple move places into the hands of the mentalist a new weapon, an Ultra Exclusive Secret-giving the art of thought-reading a new polish and technique never before possible! Of course as always Al Mann was not satisfied to just give you the one effect. The Nihon Venture contains equally brilliant varations and re-workings. Included is:
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The KolophonAl MannFrom the Forward by Al Mann: In January of 1979, Bobby Hughes of Columbus Ohio, showed me his amazing presentation which we have called, "The Kolophon." It seems that just a year ago, Bobby was busy buying many props and gimmicks to use in his mental show. Today all of the props and most of the gimmicks have been eliminated and Bobby now works out of his pocket or with borrowed scraps of paper. That is the type of mentalism preferred and what is offered in this book. Therefore AME Salutes Bobby Hughes for his unique effect with envelopes. The Kolophon is a threshold that reveals a hugh landscape... | ★★★★★ $25 to wish list | |
The Knight's GambitAl MannAl Mann himself says about this manuscript: "The knight's gambit is a method that plays on words and by which miracles are wrought! This is mental magic in its purest form". The mentalist uses words to enchant the audience and to create a non-existing person that assists the mentalist to present his marvels! Effects include:
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The Tools of OmarAl MannThe Tools of Omar is a collection of nail-writing effects. It collects the AME manuscripts, The Naked Thought, The Gilded Quill, The OSS Writer, Challenges, The Invisible Book. Plus history and types of writers. Plus The Ghost Writer and other new effects. Only about 40 copies were sold in total. So this is an extremely rare book, a true collector item as well as a treasure chest of effects and secrets. [Note that page 97 is blank. At least it is blank in all copies I have seen.] 104 pages | $75 to wish listunbound | |
50 Tricks You Can Do You Will Do Easy To DoRufus SteeleThis ebook is a compilation of three booklets Rufus Steele released:
You will encounter contributions from people like Bert Allerton, Arthur Buckley, Paul Rosini, Ed Marlo, Dai Vernon, Dorny, Harry Blackstone and many more.
| ★★★★★ $7 more than onetype to choose from softcover | |
Three Card Monte: John Scarne explains why you can't winAudley V. Walsh & John ScarneThis is a treatise on the sucker effects of the Three Card Monte. It starts with an intro by Nate Leipzig, includes a definition of gambling terms and goes on to explain moves, routines and schemes to work the Three Card Monte. John Scarne was a master in performing and demonstrating this sucker effect. Learn everything about it in this digital reproduction, either to be aware of the various ways this can be played and thus be protected, or to learn to perform it for entertainment purposes. From the preface by Nate Leipzig: For those who are not acquainted with Mr. John Scarne, I wish to say that... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
You'd Be SurprisedRobert Parrish & John GoodrumA mix of cards, mentalism, and quite unusual manipulation with glasses and thimbles. 1st edition 1937, reprinted 1963; 65 pages.
| ★★★★★ $9 more than onetype to choose from softcover | |
Big Ring on StringL. C. CollierA parlor sized ring with a stage sized routine. This is a compact ring and string routine which uses some of the most visual moves one can do with these props. For many years I have performed a very similar routine. I used a red cotton ribbon instead of the standard white rope, because a ribbon lies flat on the ring and is wider than a rope allowing for some sequences a stronger illusion. 1st edition 2003; 10 pages. | ★★★★★ $5 more than onetype to choose from softcover | |
Three Way Coloring Book RoutineL. C. CollierColoring books are one of the easiest tricks on the market to master. Due to this fact, you can concentrate on the presentation. You can do a six to seven minute routine with this wonderful item. This is a routine that can be chopped down to whatever time frame you need, simply by eliminating portions of it. The routine has mime, participation, animation and imagination, all the elements it takes to perform for children as young as three or as much as ten years old. The more energy you add to the presentation the better it will be received. Don't do the old lame presentation everybody else... | ★★★★★ $5 more than onetype to choose from softcover | |
How to Perform for Kids & Stay Out of TroubleL. C. CollierKnow their traits and what to expect. Learn routines that work. 1st edition 2003; 21 pages.
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The MagiCIAn: John Mulholland's Secret CIA LifeBen RobinsonThe only biography of the master magician and spy instructor John Mulholland including his work for the CIA. "John Mulholland is surely one of the most fascinating personalities in magic history. For his work to advance conjuring as a recognized art, he deserves tremendous respect, and no serious student of magic will want to skip this book." - Michael Claxton, Magic Magazine, Feb 2009. | ★★★★★ $19.99 more than onetype to choose from softcover |