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Tricks and Magic Made EasyEdward Summers Squier![]()
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Tricks of the MastersWill Goldston![]() This book covers a mix of stage illusions, manipulations, and parlor tricks. It is very nicely illustrated even featuring a couple of photos. Paul Fleming wrote: Will Goldston has been writing books on magic for many years. He is probably the most popular of magical authors, judged by the number of books he has written and the extent of their sales; for his writings on the subject now number several dozen titles, and a good many of them have run through a number of printings. We are somewhat at a loss to account for this popularity, since we personally have never regarded Mr. Goldston as our best teacher... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
One Hundred Fifty Parlor Tricks and GamesFrank Wehman![]() This collection features lots of little tricks, stunts, science experiments and games. It also has an extensive advertisement section in the back.
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Debits, Credits, and other LeftoversJon Racherbaumer![]() Polishing and old principle of mooted origin ... Jon Racherbaumer explores an old but fascinating self-working trick which can be performed with any set of counters, be they cards, sticks, stones, coins, matches, business cards, bottle caps, gummi bears, ...
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Nobunaga RisingDavid Devlin![]() Many performers like to end their Ambitious Card routine by making the card vanish from the deck and cause it to reappear in some impossible location such as their wallet or the card box. The problem with that is that the effect of the Ambitious Card is that the selected card continuously rises to the top of the deck. Once the card vanishes from the deck, it is no longer the Ambitious Card. It is a vanished card. When it is produced from the wallet or wherever it becomes a reappearing card. Nobunaga Rising is a perfect ending to the Ambitious Card because it seems just as impossible as the... | $10 to wish list | |
It's A Stage I'm Going ThroughWolfgang Riebe![]() This ebook is filled with practical stage and parlor effects, includes patter for a number of well-known routines, plus numerous tips and ideas to enhance older classic effects. The focus is on commercial tricks that will appeal to the working magician who places emphasis on entertainment. You will find a mix of old and new items, original tricks, twists on old routines and ideas to tweak your current favorite effects as well as those gathering dust in your cupboard. From silks, jumbo cards, crosswords, ropes, newspapers, illusions, gags and predictions to restorations and comedy. Included... | ★★★★★ $9.99 to wish list | |
Tricks for the FewLance Charles![]() Here's a terrific book containing ten tricks, using cards, a magic wand, rope, and other items associated with the magic arts. Most of the effects require no special apparatus. What little is needed can easily be constructed. We think modern performers will really enjoy the card rise, where the action takes place with a borrowed deck! Also of interest will be "Through the Five-Spot," which is an impossible solid-through-solid effect where a five of spades visibly melts through the center of the magician's wand. We've especially had fun performing the ball bearing mental test, which is a great... | $3 to wish list | |
Marketing YourselfMark Leveridge![]() The Professional Worker Series is a selection of targeted and focused ebooks which offer professional, sound advice on a number of key performance areas. The ebooks are written in an easy to understand style which cuts out all the waffle and padding, and instead gets right to the core of each subject. Volume 4 in this series concentrates on the many different ways now available to magicians to promote themselves in order to get paid bookings. If you don't know your SEO from your ROI, or if you're not sure whether online or offline marketing is best, this ebook will provide you with many of... | $14 to wish list | |
The Table MagicianMark Leveridge![]() The Professional Worker Series is a selection of targeted and focused ebooks which offer professional, sound advice on a number of key performance areas. The ebooks are written in an easy to understand style which cuts out all the waffle and padding, and instead gets right to the core of each subject. Volume 3 in this series takes a close look at what is required to work commercial magic at a table side. It's probably true to say that more opportunities are available for close up magicians to work at a table side than for any other form of close up. From big dinner functions with large numbers... | $14 to wish list | |
Trade Show MagicMark Leveridge![]() The Professional Worker Series is a selection of targeted and focused ebooks which offer professional, sound advice on a number of key performance areas. The ebooks are written in an easy to understand style which cuts out all the waffle and padding, and instead gets right to the core of each subject. Volume 2 in this series concentrates on how to use magic at trade shows and business exhibitions. For many years I have been working at business events using my strolling magic as a highly effective way to put across company messages and to help promote them at their exhibitions. My approach... | $14 to wish list | |
Going WalkaboutMark Leveridge![]() The Professional Worker Series is a selection of targeted and focused ebooks which offer professional, sound advice on a number of key performance areas. The ebooks are written in an easy to understand style which cuts out all the waffle and padding, and instead gets right to the core of each subject. The first volume in the series is entitled Going Walkabout, and it contains 28 pages of important and valuable information about how to make a success of working close up magic at reception style events where the spectators are all standing or where there is, at best, only a very informal arrangement... | $14 to wish list | |
Center Tear MethodsUlysses Frederick Grant![]() The center tear is, without question, the finest all-around method for gaining information written by a spectator. The main advantage of the center tear is that it is always ready to use, a small slip of paper is all that is needed. In the past, many performers went to U. F. Grant seeking a way to use the center tear effectively. The problem which confronted most of them was how to read the written message without being detected. This problem confronts nearly everyone who wants to use the center tear. And it has been the reason many performers have avoided it. In this eBook are revealed... | ★★★★★ $4 to wish list | |
Tricks and Diversions with CardsProfessor Miller![]() Interesting here are not only the many card tricks described but also a section on crooked gambling at the very end. [Note that pages 11-14 are missing in our original from which this digital edition has been prepared.]
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BlockDee Christopher![]() Dee Christopher finally divulges the full work on his Block concept. You could walk into a room with just this gimmick and blow the minds of the entire room, one by one. "Oh boy, what a clever man Dee is. Simple gimmick to make, solid full p##k, and great ideas from the mind of a clever gentleman. An excellent tool to achieve mind reading." - Pablo Amira | ★★★★★ $16.50 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
The Cerebral Approach: Book TwoNick Conticello![]() Novel Concepts with Key Cards. No sleight-of-hand is needed for any of these effects. Ideal for both magicians and mentalists. Imagine taking a borrowed, shuffled, incomplete deck, mixing it a bit yourself, and offering it to a volunteer for a cut. The volunteer then cuts each half separately, chooses a card from one half, and buries it in the pack himself. Yet despite these difficult conditions, you are able to locate the selected card with absolute certainty. That is the premise of this ebook. The Straddle Key concept is a breakthrough in key card theory. I have tested this material... | $12 to wish list | |
Openers and Closers 2Paul A. Lelekis![]() The Openers and the Closers of your magic shows are the most important aspect of magical entertainment...they dictate how your audiences will perceive you...then and later. Many photographs and a video are included explaining every detail of Paul's excitingly magical routines! Paul's "The not so invisible deck" routine is not what you think. It is his very special routine that he has used as his "closer" for over 20 years. The patter is hilarious...wait until you see the real secret behind this routine. All patter and many nuances of performance are included. The introduction contains... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listPDF & MP4 | |
Your Own Touring ShowWolfgang Riebe![]() Before you take your magic show on the road, this ebook shares some vital tips with you. Taking a large stage/illusion show on the road is a massive task that can be hugely rewarding and profitable. However, there are also many pitfalls that one needs to be aware of that can ruin you. This is a short ebook filled with concise information to guide you in the right direction so that you don't end up jumping in the deep end and making costly mistakes. From market, research to planning your show and the types of tricks one should consider including transport, sound and lights, special effects... | ★★★★★ $3.99 to wish list | |
CycloneKevin Parker![]() They pick a card (no force), they return it to the deck, they shuffle - as much as they want. You pull out a written prediction (genuinely pre-written; no swami) and it tells them how many cards from the top of the deck their card will be after shuffling. They - or the performer - deals down to that number of cards and there it is, their card at the predicted location. Note: The prediction may be off by one, two, three or possibly more places depending on how well you master this skill. You will also need a stripper deck even though you will not be using it to strip out any cards.
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Effervescent EffectsJulius Hopkins![]() Here's a book that belongs on every magician's digital shelf. Inside you'll find 48 effects, tips and suggestions for close-up and club performers. One of our favorites is the "Ring and Balloon Problem," as we can see it being used to win bar bets. Especially if you use an engagement or wedding patter story with your spectator. "Dollar Discernment" is also exceptionally clever as a mental test. We believe entertainers will make great use of it for those situations where they are asked to perform and have no props with them. Good stuff. Here's a look at what's included:
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The District SystemDee Christopher![]() A powerful, versatile and propless system for mentalists. This subtle and invisible system will allow you to recreate incredible demonstrations of mind reading and prediction previously limited to using expensive electronic props.
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BellDee Christopher![]() This ebook discusses creating your own spirit bell for close up performances. You only need two simple items to create a bell that will ring at your command, while isolated. You can use the bell as an oracle, or for a living and dead test, both of which are covered in this short download. If you've ever wanted to perform the classic spirit bell act in close up performances, but don't want to spend the money, the pocket space required or rely on electronics to do the work for you, this concept is perfect for you. You will also receive a link to watch Dee Christopher's own spirit bell routine... | ★★★★★ $6.50 to wish listPDF & MP4 | |
E. M. Vernelo Catalog 1901Edward M. Vernelo![]() Vernelo, another Chicago magic dealer, not only sold a good selection of magic tricks but also novelties, puzzles and a large selection of non-magic books. About half of this catalog is dedicated to books in all kinds of fields of interests including letter writing, public speaking, jokes, stories, bookkeeping, photography, calculations, and many more. 1st edition 1901, 192 pages. | $20 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |
M. Inez Catalog 1904Inez Vernelo![]() This catalog describes mostly magic tricks, some magic books and a list of acting plays. Madame Inez, or just M. Inez, was married to E. M. Vernelo and she was very involved in the early years of The Sphinx mostly as editor. 1st edition 1904, 76 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |
W. H. J. Shaw Catalog 1893William Henry James Shaw | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile |