An autobiographical history of magic, profusely illustrated with diagrams of magic tricks and photographs of Goldston's career.
From the foreword by J. C. Cannell:
The exposures he makes range from the most spectacular and elaborate illusions to the smallest pocket trick. His book, indeed, is the alpha and omega of magic. He conceals nothing, hides no secrets.
The careful researches which I had to make in order to tell the public exactly how Houdini achieved his escapes and performed illusions which seemed like miracles, led me to think that I had exhausted all the resources of magic. But,...
No matter if you're an amateur, semi-pro, or make your living from magic, there's gold in this ebook for performers of every ilk. Seventeen effects in all are included, ranging from card tricks to mental tests, to geek magic (such as you'd find in a carnival sideshow) and even a full-fledged illusion!
In the "Hammered Nails" effect, members of the audience are invited to drive several spikes or large nails into a trio of wooden boards with a sledgehammer. One of the boards is selected, and the performer - with his bare hands - pulls out the spike. This is "geek" magic at its best and an effect...
One of New York's busiest magic and psychic entertainers reveals the best of his audience-tested effects in this fascinating ebook.
This is not just a book for magicians. Several outstanding mentalism demonstrations are also included. These are effects that work and will get you repeat dates! This popular performer explains the effects and methods, just as if he was providing you with personal instruction. Ed Mishell's pen and ink illustrations distill the methods even further, ensuring that the workings of these audience-pleasing miracles are easy to understand and perform.
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1st edition 1930, 34 pages; PDF 36 pages.
The best simple methods for the following 12 great effects:
65 tricks, gags, tips and ideas with money, cards, wands, cigarettes, watches, rings and more.
Jimmy Ray, a top-flight pro, reveals nearly two dozen of his favorite effects and routines for close-up and TV workers.
This ebook is often referred to in other books for professional magicians, but has long been unavailable. Now revised and updated, this great work is now available in a convenient digital format. Inside, you'll find beautifully routined magic with coins, cards, dice, and even doves - all clearly explained, along with 25 photographs.
These is commercial magic at its best, suitable for performance on TV, in bars, casinos, night clubs, and corporate events.
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Joseffy, Josef P. Freud, was a magician from Vienna, Austria. He came to the US when he was 19 years old, and initially worked as manufacturer of props and apparatus for a magic shop in Chicago. Eventually he designed and built his own unexplainable creations, several of which are described in this ebook. However, only the effects are given, no methods are described. Abbott briefly outlines old methods for similar effects, but does not provide the methods Joseffy uses. This book is therefore a promotional item rather than a traditional magic book. It includes many staged photos of Joseffy presenting...
It's Not Just About the Cards is a brief look at performance skills for the magician.
It covers:
1st edition 2017, 28 pages.
A wonderful selection of tricks illustrated by Harlan Tarbell with an introduction by John Mulholland. For each author a short biographical sketch is included at the end of the book.
THE FINGER KNOWS—AND TELLS (Al Baker) A truly amazing example of mind reading.
THE GLASS TRICK (Roy Benson) An instantaneous, and seemingly impossible, disappearance of a handkerchief.
SEVEN COINS (Al Flosso) A clever sleight to cause several coins to go from one hand to the other.
THE PIERCED CARDS (Robert Harbin) An excellent manipulative method by which selected cards are caused to appear on a ribbon.
DUO-FLIGHT (Leo Hartz;...
A pro stage performer opens his vault of treasured miracles, revealing his favorite magic and psychic effects, plus secrets to get your act booked.
As Nelmar, the author entertained thousands with his stage hypnotism, magic and psychic act. He reveals his favorite effects, ranging from mentalism to card effects to sleights with coins. But that's not all! Nelmar also reveals important business aspects, including how to get booked, how to make "cold" calls, and even two samples of letters he used to get more gigs.
Here's a look at what's included in this ebook:
Chapter I (MENTAL MAGIC)....
You will get both a PDF and a video (download from your digital shelf).
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3 Disk Monte is a variation of the street hustle often played with cards. Three black face down disks, one with a white dot, are mixed. The spectator tries to guess which disk is the one with the white dot. The disks have increasingly gained popularity due to their visibility and handling. This PDF illustrates and describes the various sleights that can be used while performing this effect. Topics include the basics plus some of the more advanced moves that can be used.
Many effects from famous magicians such as Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller, Fred Keating, David Devant, T. Nelson Downs, Ross Horwitz, Nate Leipzig and of course Faucett Ross himself.
This is a two book series teaching principles and philosophy to bring you magic to the next level.
The first book analyzes secrets of Derren Brown, David Blaine and Penn & Teller's success and breaks them down into 13 powerful principles you can start applying to your magic now.
Here's what you'll learn in Secrets of Superstar Magic:
Tired of just learning a bunch of tricks from books and videos? Now you will learn a terrific show that has three superb full-scale routines, all expertly spliced together by the author to produce an amazing close-up show. Whether you are performing for money, or at a party, or a gathering of any kind...you will now, always be ready to perform with these monster effects. Don't let the low price fool you. Plus a Bonus is included that has many different uses.
Video included with this e-book.
1) PASTEBOARD PRISON - This beautiful, colorful routine has many roots by Marlo, Mike Skinner, Alan Ackerman, Jim Surprise, and...
Whether you perform on the stage, platform, or for more intimate audiences, there's sure to be something you can use in this terrific ebook. The author and his friends, including Edward Saint, provide a plethora of entertaining illusions and mysteries that you'll be proud to perform.
We liked the original book, but felt the editing left something to be desired. Now with a modern face lift, these effects are ready to amaze your audiences. Includes a mix of straight and comedic magic involving cards, rope, silks, an escape, a livestock appearance that's as nice as anything you can buy from...
This ebook covers a wide variety of stand up, close up, and stage magic from the brilliant mind of Peter Warlock. Mentalism, Cards, Silks, Rope, Ball and Cone, and more.
128 pages; PDF 79 pages.
Mental Magic, Close-Up, Ropes, Money, Handkerchief, Cards, Stage and TV Tricks, Novelty Magic, and Behind the Curtain (tips on presentation, business, etc.)
The Handbook for Impromptu Magic
Paul Fleming wrote:
This little book contains 12 items in all. There are four tricks and one sleight with cards, two tricks with coins (including one by T. Nelson Downs, the late "King of Koins"), a close-up feat with matches (another Downs specialty, with which he greatly impressed the famous Buffalo Bill), a clever cigarette "switch," an improved method for passing a drinking glass through a table-top, one trick with silk handkerchiefs, and another with tissue paper.
Several of these feats (and particularly the card tricks) are hard to describe briefly, and we shall enlarge upon only three items which seem to...
Inspired by famous magician Cyril Takayama. After eating some noodles you make the chopsticks levitate above the cup!
1st edition 2017, length 38min
Baker was a funny and versatile performer who performed and contributed unique routines from mentalism to cards, from stage and parlor to close-up, including a hypnosis show.
Also check out Baker's Bonanza by Hugh Miller.
A kind of early Tarbell Course with its 21 lessons. However, it is obvious that Stanyon didn't put as much thought as Tarbell into it. It appears mostly a somewhat sorted and grouped list of magic tricks which were new back then.