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Bulletin of Latest Sleights and TricksBurling Hull
1st edition 1914, 26 pages; PDF 20 pages. | $10 to wish list | |
The Modern WizardAugust RoterbergRoterberg was a dealer, but he also wrote excellent magic books - four altogether. The Card Tricks and how to do them is an excerpt from New Era Card Tricks. So actually he wrote only three books. The Modern Wizard was his first one. It explains tricks with silks, eggs, glasses, billiard balls, coins, candles, pill boxes and more. Roterberg has a very efficient style of describing a trick. He supplies no patter or other fluff, but still manages to explain a trick thoroughly. He packs 68 tricks or methods into merely 120 pages. He closes his book with the chapter "The Art of Magic" where Roterberg gives a crash course in how to be a good magician.... | $11 to wish list | |
Latter Day TricksAugust RoterbergThis book is the continuation of The Modern Wizard; same format almost same number of pages and same style. For example the 'handkerchief productions' are continued with methods twelve, thirteen fourteen, fifteen and sixteen. You will find many interesting plots with eggs, glasses, coins, silks, tubes, plates, flowers, nest of boxes, ... 1st edition, 1896; 112 pages.
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Nexus 2Kevin ParkerBorrow a ring and a set of keys and visually link the ring onto the keyring with a tap. Impromptu and clean, nothing to find. The ring is seen to go right through the keyring with only a tap, highly visual and undeniable, then you let go of the ring and let it hang from the keyring clearly and unmistakably. After they confirm that that is their ring hanging from the keyring, you melt the ring back off the keyring where you tapped it, and hand everything back, completely clean. 1st edition 2016, length 7 minutes. | $11.95 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Entertaining Close UpLeo BehnkeVarious tricks for the dinner table or other close-up occasions with sugar, matches and business cards.
1st edition 1962; 14 pages | $12 to wish list | |
For Magicians OnlyRobert ParrishThis was a very successful book on magic when it originally appeared in 1944. Even the sophisticated New Yorker put at the top of its list of recommended books for servicemen. Here's the book for every one who ever dreamed of pulling rabbits out of a hat or sawing a woman in two (and putting her back together again). The author, who has had a long experience in platform magic and two previous books... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list | |
New Ways To MystifyRobert ParrishNew Ways To Mystify carries on its prestidigitation in the vein of For Magicians Only. Again Mr. Parrish has presented thirty "tricks" that can be performed without elaborate equipment, and with no more skill than the average person can muster. It's all in practice and in knowing how to distract the audience, Mr. Parrish says, and he demonstrates in such a simple manner that anyone, young or old, can master these feats of magic. The general plan of the ebook follows that of the earlier volume, and Mr. Parrish again writes in his witty, urbane fashion. Dozens of simple diagrams, as well as clever chapter head... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list | |
Routined Manipulation FinaleLewis GansonThe final book of the Routined Manipulation series. (Click here for Part 1 and Part 2.) More great hand magic for both close up and stage by some of the greatest magicians of all times.
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Unconventional MagicLewis GansonHere is another classic magic book by Lewis Ganson with effects by Ken Brooke, Peter Warlock, Cy Endfield, Marconick, Tonny van Dommelen and others. c1950, 59 pages Table of Contents
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Close Up MagicBrick TilleyThree updated effects from Ottokar Fischer's Illustrated Magic, double card to wallet, and a unique false cut ... and more.
1st digital edition 2012, 16 pages. | $12 to wish list | |
The Bongo BookAli BongoA collection of 21 columns Ali Bongo wrote for Abracadabra magazine. The column was called "Backsheesh" and teaches mostly comedic parlor and stage effects.
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A Fix on Six!Paul A. LelekisUnderground magician, Paul A. Lelekis, presents six big effects designed for close-up and table-hopping. All the effects have been performed hundreds and even thousands of times. Included is excellent advice from a working professional with decades of experience. Also included is some sage advice on approaching tables and making the spectators feel excited about your performances. This is what makes REAL magic! All patter is included. Photographs of Paul's hands explain every move. Included effects:
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Eight Plus OnePaul A. LelekisProfessional magician, Paul A. Lelekis, provides "workers" with another array of eight time-tested effects that he has been performing for many years – PLUS a BONUS routine! Paul broke new ground with this amazing – yet easy to do trick! Complete patter included. Color photos of Paul's hands explain everything in detail. A variety of time-tested effects are included that any performer will love to include in his/her repertoire. These are fun, interactive, professional effects that will bring your magic to new levels. The routines are:
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Close Up Journey 1Paul A. LelekisPaul A. Lelekis has released this first of a trilogy (three e-books altogether) of some great magic for the magician who is serious about performing close up. Included is some excellent advice (without any advertising!) on increasing, not only the number of shows you do – but also the number of venues. (This alone is worth the modest price of this e-book!) Photos of Paul's hands give every nuance for all of the sleights involved. In addition to seven excellent, time-tested effects, Paul has included an introduction that deals with HOW to perform, HOW to address your spectators and... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list | |
Close Up Journey 2Paul A. LelekisLong-time pro, Paul A. Lelekis, presents the second ebook of his trilogy for the performing professional, Close Up Journey 2, and just like Close Up Journey 1, this one is a monster! No fluff, no filler! 7 MORE WORKERS! Photographs of Paul's hands explain every nuance! To begin with, Paul has graciously provided a 4-page synopsis on "How Do I Control My Spectators!" This section contains valuable information. Included is excellent advice on close-up performance, dressing up your presentations and patter, how to be in command of your spectators, putting them at ease, how to choose your spectators, how to... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list | |
Close Up Journey 3Paul A. LelekisProfessional magician, Paul A. Lelekis, presents this third ebook of his trilogy, Close Up Journey III, The Final Adventure. This completes Paul's trilogy of ebooks (Close Up Journey I and II) designed for the close-up performer. Close Up Journey III provides workers with eight more excellent effects from Paul's working repertoire – all time-tested routines. Complete your Close-up Journey with this excellent ebook! Color photos of Paul's hands explain the necessary sleights. The Introduction – ODDS & ENDS gives workers still more excellent ideas for performing, patter and close-up concepts to make... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list | |
My Favorites IIPaul A. LelekisThis is the sequel of underground magician, Paul Lelekis' last e-book - My Favorites. This latest tome, My Favorites II, is a JUGGERNAUT of magic! Not only does Paul provide 8 more winning routines, but in addition we include three videos of Paul performing the following:
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Eddie Fechter's Magic at the Forks HotelPaul A. LelekisLearn some of Eddie Fechter's finest and most requested magic routines in this fantastic ebook. Also learn many of Eddie's gags, jokes and one-liners as well as his history! Eddie Fechter was one of the greatest close-up performers of all time. Magicians from every corner of the planet flocked to watch Eddie perform at The Forks Hotel in Buffalo. Even Ed Marlo and Dai Vernon were in awe of his amazing performing abilities. Also, Eddie was one of the most accomplished dice men in the world. This ebook begins with a biography of Eddie through the eyes of two men who were very close to him. Then check out... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list | |
The Colourful Magic of Alberto SittaAlberto SittaAlberto Sitta specializes in commercial magic that you can use in your stage, cabaret and close-up shows. His Leopard Silk is perhaps his most famous effect and has been performed and copied by magicians all over the world. In this ebook Alberto reveals more of the mysteries that have gained him a reputation as one of Italy's most creative performers. There are no pipe dreams here. All the magic has been regularly used by Alberto Sitta in his professional performances and lectures throughout Europe. Practical, colorful and commercial these are the hallmarks of Sitta's creations and here are... | $12 to wish listPDF & EPUB | |
The Book That Casts No ReflectionGregg WebbThis is a compilation of magic newsletters by the same name that Gregg wrote, illustrated, and published in 2004 and 2005. Contents:
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The Book That Burns In HellGregg Webb
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Soapbox DerbyGregg WebbMagic, sleights, humor, opinion, history, presentation, theories, reviews, cartoons, advice, laughs, observations, ramblings, tricks, tricks, tricks, ... Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
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Stand-Alone RoutinesPaul A. LelekisPaul A. Lelekis provides workers with five very strong, full routines that can be used in any performer's repertoire. These routines are strong openers and powerful closers. This e-book begins with a Prologue called Consistency of Action. This section is a "how-to" guide for making your magic more professional - very important stuff. Patter and many photographs are included. There are NO difficult sleights used, allowing you to concentrate on the funny patter. Paul also included a video of The Retention of Vision Coin Pass. 1) ATAVISTIC MATRIX - This is a very visually pleasing assembly... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listPDF & MP4 | |
The Art of Magical EntertainmentPaul A. LelekisThe Art of Magical Entertainment is an e-book with six beautiful routines...and Paul's good friend and master magician, Dan Tong has graciously provided his full Egg Bag Routine in this e-book. Included is a video of Dan performing this routine for a live audience. Paul also provides a detailed and rich history of the Egg Bag. Paul's good friend Mike Powers also has donated a video of a very important sleight - plus access to his moves section at his website. **BONUS! You're going to love this. Paul has included a large essay explaining, "The Real Essence of Magical Entertainment". Paul... | ★★★★★ $12 to wish list |