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Sid LorraineSid LorraineThis 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... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listMP3 | |
Sid Lorraine The Early StuffSid LorraineThis famous Canadian performer and author was guest of honor at the 1973 Collector's Weekend. To honor him, this booklet of his early, unpublished material was made into a 36 page booklet. Besides fifteen Lorraine tricks and a section of miscellaneous gags, the booklet contains photos and a reproduction of the Berlinski poster made special for the occasion. Sid is known for his humorous approach to magic, and the great number of users of his stuff show, his strong influence on magic. 1st edition 1973, 36 pages; 1st digital edition 2012, 38 pages. | ★★★★★ $7.95 to wish list | |
Card Tricks and the Way they are PerformedSi StebbinsThis is a collection of three similar but distinct publications by Si Stebbins, explaining his famous card stack and various tricks one can do with it. These three are reproduced in facsimile but made searchable with added bookmarks for easier navigation. The first one has the title "Si and Mary Stebbins" and opens with a wonderful photo of Si and his wife Mary, original Barnum & Bailey Rube. It was printed by Press of Rex Printing House in Philadelphia. No publishing date is given but must be after 1913*. It features the system, rules, and 10 tricks followed by an additional section on Pinochle,... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |
Si Stebbins Teaches TricksSi Stebbins | ★★★★★ $4 to wish list | |
Your Break in Show BusinessShow Talent EnterprisesYou could be the next big star in films, on the stage, or television. Veteran performers of stage and TV reveal all in this must-have guide ebook for anyone who wants to enter the exciting world of entertainment. Whether your goal is to appear on a televised talent contest, play theaters, Las Vegas, TV or appear in films, this ebook contains time-tested advice and vocal exercises to get you on your way, just as if you'd hired your own personal coach to prepare you for the "big time." This informative ebook also reveals proper microphone technique, how to minimize stage fright and pre-show... | ★★★★★ $8 to wish list | |
Introduction to Coin MagicShigeo FutagawaI have studied personally for almost two years with Shigeo Futagawa in Yokohama, Japan. He is without a doubt one of the top coin workers living today. A humble man who would have all the right in the world to be not quite so humble. Introduction to Coin Magic is a wonderful book. It is not just for the beginning coin student but for anybody who would like to brush up on some basic moves and learn several new outstanding routines. Another interesting feature of this book is the several short bios of famous magicians inserted throughout the book. You will find people like Slydini, Han Ping Chien,... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
Inflation and DeflationShigeo FutagawaA fun, short and original routine whereby one of the two half dollars changes to a quarter and the other half dollar changes to a silver dollar. Student of Shigeo Takagi, Shigeo is now considered the dean of Japanese coinmagic. Beautiful routine to work at the table. Beginner/Intermediate level. length 9min | ★★★★★ $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Underhanded SorcerySheldon WaldmanThis is number four of the Paul Diamond "Gems of Magic Book" series. Being a treatise on sleight of hand and including a fabulous "Eye-popping opener".
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Card Through Window: A Magical Look at the Other Side of the GlassShawn EvansThis ebook will take the student of magic on a magical journey to the other side of the glass, providing for an extensive study in magic theory as well as application --- all from the perspective of the classic Card through Window effect. As a beginner, intermediate or advance student, you’ll learn the general framework for implementing your vision and the specific conceptual tools that you need to construct, refine and customize any magic effect (trick or illusion) to fit who you are as a performer. This ebook explains the overall dynamics of magic: misdirection, audience management,... | ★★★★★ $24.95 to wish list | |
Real-World Card Control Magic: The Locators (Mnemonic Module of Moves)Shawn EvansThis ebook explains in detail the true, tried and tested card control methods (basic moves & gaffs) that professional magicians use in real performance situations --- "the real stuff, not the fluff". While performing for the big money and a regular audience, professionals don’t leave much to chance. The working conditions, whether it’s an inside or outside environment, may cause sweaty hands (too hot & humid), stiff fingers (too cold) or dry hands (overly warm). These conditions are anticipated by simplifying a routine for real-world applications / preventions, such as the use of gaff... | $14.95 to wish list | |
Build Your Own Psychic CalculatorShawn EvansDo-It-Yourself: "Trick-Out" Your Calculator With a Psychic Calculator you can create endless mind-reading, prediction, and magic effects - a mentalist dream come true. Don't pay up to $300 or more for a Mentalist or Psychic Calculator when you can make your own in less than 30 minutes, for under $10 (including the price of the calculator!), plus the use of just a few common household items. No knowledge of electronics needed - just the proper know-how. This ebook will give you the "details in detail" with over 20 step-by-step photos and illustrations that will guarantee your success. ... | ★★★★★ $19.95 to wish list | |
Prestige Pen ProjectsShawn EvansWe humans have a long history of using writing instruments to record and transfer our thoughts and impressions. We magicians have a long history of gimmicking writing instruments to deceive thoughts and create magical impressions. This ebook is a combination Do-It-Yourself and Magic Effects ebook, containing 9 major DIY projects and 7 full working routines, plus a host of other tricks. Learn how to make 3 types of flash pens, a flameless, smoke loading pen, a PSI pen, multiple-purpose pens, novel uses of off-the-shelf pens and mentalist utility pens. No knowledge of electronics needed... | ★★★★★ $42.92 to wish list | |
Psychic on WheelsShawn EvansPOW is the Mentalist's PAL. POW (Psychic On Wheels) is DIY Series #3, where you will learn the novel application of using a small motorized toy car to find a freely selected or forced card. No major modifications required, no knowledge of electronics needed - just the proper know-how. Main Effect: POW will travel over a row of cards and directly stop on the spectator's selected card. POW will also follow freshly drawn curving lines (road) to a row of cards and will automatically stop on the chosen card. The wonderful Dick Koornwinder is credited as the first magic creator to use... | $10 to wish list | |
Mimic Money Methods: The Magic of Bill GaffingShawn EvansThis one-of-a-kind ebook reveals the various methods for gaffing Mimic Bills to create unique magical effects --- transformations, restorations, transportations and mentalist tricks. Just as the card worker can create card miracles by secretly having one duplicate card in the deck, the close-up performer can create magic wonders by employing a matching dollar bill (as verified by the serial numbers). Terms: Mimic Money is a set of two bills consisting of a slave bill that is gaffed to match the serial numbers on a master bill in order to create magical effects. This ebook contains... | $29.95 to wish list | |
Deceptions that Dare to Dazzle and DelightShawn EvansDefinition of DARE 1: An act or instance of daring. As you read this ebook, "may your deceptions dare to dazzle and delight". May you find the imagination and boldness to take the mechanics of the tricks herein and find the dynamics to make them dazzle and delight. In this ebook, you'll learn a diverse range of unique close-up and mental magic effects --- discover how to use a GPS Card with strategic roughing techniques, how to pre-stack a deck that can be freely shuffled, accomplish the pen-thru-bill trick with a borrowed pen, learn how to visually... | $21.95 to wish list | |
Self-Contained Card Delivery System: Mene-Tekel Magic MaximizedShawn Evans
Few know the simple mechanics of the forgotten Mene-Tekel deck and even fewer know its real secrets. This ebook reveals the deck's true potential as a Self-Contained Card Delivery System, a Pseudo-Copying Machine and a YIN / YANG Premonition Setup that would make Hofzinser proud. All known variations of the Mene-Tekel are systematically discussed in exacting detail, along with the corresponding card presentations, selections, and handlings per gaffed deck. Also included are DIY chapters on mene-tekel card... | ★★★★★ $19.95 to wish list | |
How To Hack Handcuffs Like HoudiniShawn EvansFor Magicians, Law Enforcement & Urban Survivalist As a performer, do you know how to get out of any pair of handcuffs manufactured - past, present or future models? As an urban survivalist, do you know how to open standard handcuffs with a common drinking straw and other very innovative, real-world applications? As a security professional, do you know which types of handcuff keys are designed to be invisible to the naked eye? As an escapologist, do you know the 3 "universal" handcuff keys that all escape artists should have in their toolkit? As a locksmith, are you familiar with... | ★★★★★ $13.95 to wish list | |
Cards in ActionShaun YeeExcerpt from the introduction: This is a book on card magic. It is not for the all-thumbs newcomer as the effects and routines contained herein require the ability to execute smoothly, various sneaky sleights such as the deceptive buckle-count, the convincing false-shuffle, the confusing multiple-cut, the quiet side-steal, the casual double-lift and so on. Though this book deals primarily with sleight-of-hand effects and routines, a really effective magical programme of card entertainment should be well-balanced with sleight-of-hand tricks and one or two non-sleight effects. By the latter,... | $15 to wish list | |
CardwitchedShaun YeeExcerpt from the foreword: This is my second book on visual card magic. Like my other book Cards in Action, this book contains completely original sleights, routines and my own handling of some well-known effects. You will find that most of the material is not too difficult to do, as in most of my card work, I usually employ sleights which are easy and angle-proof. Of course, practise is necessary in order to perform the feats smoothly, faultlessly, and convincingly. Good things never do seem to come easy. I have included many of my "gems", and I am, of course, justly proud of my creations and... | $15 to wish list | |
Shades' Bottom DealShades"The DVD does a very good job of explaining the Bottom Deal and Shade executes the deals very well. The advice he offers is solid. I would say that anyone who wants to learn a good practical Bottom Deal - or anyone who wishes to explore it further - would benefit greatly from this DVD." - Peter DuffieAny serious exponent of the pasteboards would consider this the ultimate move in card artistry achievement. The bottom deal is one of the most difficult sleights to master and opens a world of possibilities to advanced practitioners of card mechanics. This download DVD provides an in-depth thesis on... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
The Svengali Pitchman's HandbookSeth BriliantTwenty-five pages of previously unpublished information on successful pitching – tips, ideas, and insights from highly experienced pitchmen. What to wear, details on the joint, and more. A valuable addition to the Don Driver Svengali DVD on pitching the Svengali and the Don Driver Interview. 1st edition 2009, PDF 25 pages. | ★★★★★ $20 to wish list | |
El Manual de Lanzamiento De Cartas SvengaliSeth BriliantMuchas páginas de información inédita sobre el éxito de los lanzamientos: consejos, ideas y opiniones de lanzadores muy experimentados. Qué hay que llevar, detalles sobre la articulación y mucho más. Un valioso complemento del Don Driver Svengali DVD sobre el lanzamiento del Svengali y la Don Driver Interview. 1ª edición 2010, PDF 32 páginas. | $20 to wish list | |
Dovetail DeceptionsSenor TorinoNight club performer Senor Torino (Tony Kardyro) reveals his complete stage act in this photo-illustrated ebook. You'll find dove productions, vanishes, transformations and more. There's sure to be something here that you will use. Audiences really sit up and take notice when live animals are involved in a magic act. Torino explains the inner workings of his nightclub routine, down to secret methods and insider tips to keep your props, wardrobe and birds in tip-top condition. A working pro never goes onstage unprepared. The author includes his complete checklists and sequences for props,... | ★★★★★ $4 to wish list | |
Your Deck, Your CardSenor TorinoNight club performer Tony Kardyro (Senor Torino) reveals his favorite card mysteries in this clever collection. Drawing heavily from eighteen years' experience in the night club and banquet field, Kardyro created these effects to fill modern day demands for magic, as well as professional demands of the performer. Some of the effects depend on well-known sleights that are within the capacity of any adept magician. These proven, audience-pleasing effects will prove that you're a master of mystery. Two of the ten effects, Strange, Very Strange and Two Ace Change were called out by Walter B. Gibson as being... | ★★★★★ $6 to wish list |