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Oil and QueensJon Racherbaumer![]() The oil and water effect is a classic of card magic, some love it, some hate it. If one has ever seen Rene Lavand do it slow motion with one hand you probably love it. But there is only one Rene Lavand. Some say the effect of red and black cards separating is rather weak, until Roy Walton added a kicker in 1969 where half the cards change to Queens. Dave Bendix tweaked Walton’s handling. Bob Stencil and Terry LaGerold devised a narrative that logically excused the surprise appearance of the Queens. Jon Racherbaumer and Jeff Busby independently expanded the kicker to not only change half the... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
Secrets' WeaponsGerard Zitta![]() Do you think people really care if you find a coin is heads, or in their left hand?? They rather are impressed if you guess their secrets or if they lie. Intro/Basic effect: You meet a complete stranger. They think of somebody, or something, or a place you can not possibly know. Anything. And then, they think of a secret, a statement about this person, this object or this place that is either true or false. You (or the audience) will then ask only one question, not related to the statement, and will know instantly if the statement is true or not. Heads or Tails: You find out if they lie... | ★★★★★ $25 to wish list | |
TimingBrian T. Lees![]() One of the most important elements of a performance. Without allowing time for the audience to comprehend the magician is doing nothing more than running through a series of instruction steps. Time adds drama, energy and the sizzle needed to enhance magic. Timing is a hard subject to cover. One does not learn from books or lectures. Those sources, like this text, help identify the value of time. The magician must acquire his/her own skills with the use of time. This text will help identify how it is used, provide examples you can relate to, and get you started. Armed with this knowledge... | $10 to wish list | |
Sleight IntendedJ. G. Thompson Jr.![]() From the foreword: For years the pattern has been the same. A newcomer to magic invariably turns first to cards as a vehicle for mystification. He spends hours upon hours mastering difficult sleights and then, to his dismay, learns of the existence of easier and more effective maneuvers hidden away in magical literature - moves about which he could have no knowledge, but which would have made his previous struggles unnecessary, or, at least, eased them. Gradually he discards the results of many arduous hours of practice and substitutes the newly discovered and simplified versions until,... | $10 to wish list | |
Come A Little Closer ...Peter Warlock![]() Going down the list of contributors one will find very prominent names such as Elmsley, Walton and Avis. When this book originally appeared they were young and largely unknown. Enjoy some of their early contributions to the art of close-up magic.
1st edition 1953, 37 pages; 1st digital edition 2017, 30 pages.... | $10 to wish list | |
TNT: Twelve New TricksFabian![]() Fabian, in the role as literary and technical editor of Abracadabra magazine, selected and edited these routines.
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Sierpinski's PeekTom Phoenix![]() Imagine this:
1st edition 2017, length 18 min | $10 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
RebirthTom Phoenix | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Illusions IllusionsGordon Miller![]() Gordon Miller compiled a great collection of magical illusions from various Abbott publications - most with complete and detailed workshop plans.
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Conjuring for AmateursEllis Stanyon![]()
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Card Tricks: a practical treatise on conjuring with cardsEllis Stanyon![]() This is a classic on card magic covering sleights, routines, special cards, and apparatus. It is very likely that already S.W. Erdnase read this book.
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Mind Spark 2: Mental Logs UnloggedUnknown Mentalist![]() Mental Logs is a well known routine. But it generally remained a math puzzle and never got to become a mind blowing miracle, at least for many performers. Mental Logs Unlogged, although based on the basic principle of mental logs, has been treated with a double dose of steroids and zooms up very high in terms of impact and impossibility. First, you do not need to carry your mental logs anymore. Second, the theme here gives you a plausible reason to use sets of 4 digit numbers. Third, a few business cards is all you need to perform these amazing routines. Fourth, the basic principle has been... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list | |
Effects with Cards 2Arthur Buckley![]() This is the second of Arthur Buckley's problems: The Burglar
1st edition 1921, 10 pages; 1st digital edition 2017, 9 pages. | $3 to wish list | |
Fred Culpitt: a brief biographyVal Andrews![]()
1st edition 2001; 1st digital edition 2016, 43 pages. | $7 to wish list | |
Memory: a home study course in memory and concentrationDr. Bruno Furst & Lotte Furst![]() This was one of the first comprehensive courses to develop ones memory. It is an excellent course and includes study questions to check your progress and comprehension of the system. Particularly interesting for magicians is an entire session on memorizing playing cards.
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Vaudeville Mind ReadingDavid J. Lustig![]() Dunninger's "behind the scenes man," David J. Lustig, describes a whopping twenty mind reading systems, second sight acts and entertaining psychic experiments in this ebook - each one carefully described in detail. Learn to be an effective psychic entertainer! The collection includes:
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Effective Answers to QuestionsRobert A. Nelson![]() A masterpiece in the field of psychic entertainment! A brilliant sequel to Geo. DeLawrence's Answers to Questions. In this advanced course for mentalists and psychic entertainers, Nelson delves further into the psychology of Q&A work, combining essential showmanship with the psychology of the answers. Teaches the reader how to answer questions, the basic principles of combining effectiveness with answers, how to convince your audience, and to attain a higher percentage of correct answers. PARTIAL CONTENTS:
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Magia Oltre La MagiaMatteo Filippini![]() "Magia oltre la Magia" è un'introduzione al cold reading, vista dal punto di vista di un illusionista. L'intento del libro, oltre ad una completa panoramica su tecniche e strategie, è quello di analizzare gli strumenti che la lettura a freddo offre per arricchire un effetto magico di ulteriore livello di meraviglia e mistero. Come? Matteo Filippini offre le sue risposte tra le pagine di "Magia oltre la Magia". Tra i contenuti del libro: definizione, origini, principi del reading, perché servirsi della lettura a freddo, rapport ed empatia, riflessioni sull'essere umano, principi etici,... | $25 to wish list | |
Instant LottoAlan Rorrison![]() "I could spend a lotto time pounding out the puns but I won't. Look at that visual, pure magic. Add to cart." - Ben Williams | $12.99 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Dr. Hekyll and Mr. HypeBrick Tilley | $10 to wish list | |
Chalk Talk StuntsHarlan Tarbell![]()
1st edition 1926, 101 pages; digital edition 2017, 75 pages. | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Packet Racket IIDavid Devlin![]() Every now and then a sequel is made that out does the original such as The Godfather part II, Superman II, The Empire Strikes Back, The Terminator II, The Dark Knight, and Aliens to name a few. Well, such is the case here with David Devlin's Packet Racket II. If you like packet tricks (David loves them) then you will love this eBook! All six of the tricks use standard packet sleights, and only one of them uses gaffed cards. (You can find the first volume here Packet Racket). Triumphant Travelers: What do you get when you combine Open Travelers with Triumph? You get Triumphant Travels. This one is impromptu. ... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
Hiring an AssistantBrian T. Lees![]() Magic performances grown to the point you need an assistant? Is working with an assistant one of your dreams? Want to take your performance up to the next level? There are many things you need to prepare for BEFORE bringing on an assistant. This text will help you consider ways the assistant will function in performance. It will help identify responsibilities you can assign to her both on and off stage. Beginning with the standard application forms that are available through the office supply store, it suggests additional information that should be included with the application. Costuming... | $10 to wish list | |
Supplementary MagicElbiquet![]()
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