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A new look at Card Fans: Teach-InLewis GansonLewis Ganson, himself a card fan expert, teaches his bits and pieces on that subject. Learn everything from how to treat your cards for perfect fanning, one hand fans, giant fans, etc. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In series originally published by Supreme Magic Inc. Rights are now owned by Martin Breese whom we thank for the kind permission to reproduce this booklet. [Get the full collection of all 17 Teach-Ins at a huge discount. 1st edition 1978 by Supreme; original 32 pages; PDF 37 pages.
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Fan FinaleLewis GansonIn 1949 Lewis Ganson published his first work on card fans with Arcas Publications. Later he wrote a series of articles for The Gen. Ultimately Supreme published a revised version which was Fan Finale. You should also check out Card Fans Teach-In. 1st edition 1976; 17 pages. | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
The Three Card Monte as Entertainment: Teach-InLewis GansonThis was the publication that taught me the Three Card Monte many years ago. It has all you ever need on this wonderful performance piece - and then some. Erdnase writes in Expert at the Card Table: "There is not a single card feat in the whole calendar that will give as good returns for the amount of practice required, or that will mystify as greatly, or cause as much amusement, or bear as much repetition as this little game! Vernon performed it reciting: "A little game from Hanky Poo, the black for me, the red for you - all you have to do is to keep your eyes on the little lady - ten gets you twenty - twenty... | ★★★★★ $9.50 to wish list | |
Matching the Cards Teach-InLewis GansonWhen Lewis Ganson asked Dai Vernon what he considered to be the best card effect, he replied that in his opinion "Matching The Cards" would be difficult to beat, particularly when performed for lay audiences. His opinion is shared by many of the world's leading card experts, who have often featured one version or another in their acts. The granddaddy of this effect can be found in Magician's Tricks by Hatton and Plate. The effect of Vernon's version is as follows: A card is selected by a spectator and placed face down on the table without the face being shown, then the performer endeavors to cut to the three other... | ★★★★★ $9.50 to wish list | |
Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card MagicLewis GansonOriginally published by Harry Stanley in three separate parts (1955, 1956, 1958) this ebook is a complete remake of all three parts in one volume with new photos taken by Martin Breese and posed by Paul Gordon. The card magic presented is exceptional. It also explains all the basic moves Cy used to perform the tricks described. This classic trilogy therefore can serve as a wonderful introduction to card magic or be a treasure trove for those who are looking for some beautiful effects. You will find many well structured classics like Ambitious Card or Three Card Monte as well as some unusual effects. Among Cy's teachers... | ★★★★★ $19.90 to wish list | |
Lewis Ganson ManipulationLewis GansonThis is a silent film from the 1950s from Harry Stanley's Unique Magic Studio featuring Lewis Ganson performing mostly card manipulation and a few other routines with silks, coins and lighters. Contents
length 6 min 40 seconds | ★★★★★ $6 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Expert Manipulation of Playing CardsLewis GansonLewis Ganson, mostly known as author of magic books, was also himself an expert stage card manipulator. This ebook is a complete course in the art of manipulating playing cards, from back palms, to catching cards, card fans, flourishes, gimmicks and holders, and how to put it all together into a routine. Paul Fleming wrote: This recent work on card manipulation is divided into four sections which deal with (1) the back-palming of cards, (2) card fans, (3) card flourishes, and (4) suggestions for routines. Since we have no special knowledge of card fanning or card flourishes - and, because they lack... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
The Crabtree ConnectionLewis GansonTorn playing cards link together. It is a variation of Cardboard Connection by Paul Harris utilizing an alternate gaff. Photos and detailed description by Lewis Ganson. It also includes Jim Cozzens instructions for preparing the linked cards set. 1st edition 1981, 16 pages; PDF 17 pages. | ★★★★★ $7 to wish list | |
Patrick Page's Cards to PocketLewis GansonLike ghosts they pass up the sleeve and into the pocket. From the introduction: This routine has all the ingredients to delight the discerning performer, the effect is excellent and although it conforms generally to the classical version of "The Cards to Pocket", it has that dash of variation that makes it novel. The method is easy to perform, so easy that one wonders why many more have not thought of obviating the palming just as Patrick Page has done. It's a fine example of using subtle moves in place of sleight of hand; indeed only one simple move is used throughout and yet the effect... | ★★★★★ $7 to wish list | |
The Immaculate Card Magic of Walt LeesLewis GansonFour superb card routines. From the introduction: It has been my pleasure to have seen Walt Lees perform his magic on many occasions and each time, the result has been very, very impressive. A quiet unassuming chap sat down, took out a pack of cards and within moments, had his audience spellbound. ... When we were discussing the composition of this book, I nominated those tricks which I would like to have and Walt readily and generously agreed to their inclusion. That I had selected just a few, is due to the need for conforming to the size and format of the books in this 'Teach-In'... | $15 to wish list | |
Peter Kane's Wild Card PlusLewis GansonThe original eye-popping effect plus great new routines by William G. Stickland and Bob Gill. A version of this stunning effect first appeared in print in Hugard's Monthly Magic Magazine dated April 1962. The effect and method of the 'Wild Card' originated by Peter Kane, and described on his behalf by Gus Southall, has become a classic. Top flight magicians all over the world acclaimed the effect. However, many magicians "fought shy" of it feeling that it was difficult to do, or, sometimes having difficulty in obtaining sets of cards which had really strong contrasts to emphasize the astonishing change. Peter Kane's 'Wild Card... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Spirited PasteboardsLeo BoudreauMax Maven writes in the introduction to Spirited Pasteboards: There is an ancient Chinese curse which goes, "May you live in interesting times." Bearing this in mind, it is not without some playful malice that I inform you that you are now holding a tome which is extremely interesting. As with the author's previous book, Psimatrika, the work in this text is primarily based upon stacking arrangements which generate information via binary codes. The principle is by no means new, but in its seventy-year history as a conjuring method it has remained little-known and woefully under-explored. Mr. Boudreau... | ★★★★★ $29 to wish list | |
Entertaining with CardsLeo BehnkeYou will find in this ebook twenty wonderful old school card tricks. Table of Contents
1st edition 1962; 19 pages | $12 to wish list | |
Fake Card TricksLeo BehnkeWay Back in 1963 the Magic Castle opened its doors to the outside world so it could see the great variety and talent of magicians from all over the world. It began simply, but kept growing until today it is a world famous and beloved institution. So it is with someone who wants to learn how to do card tricks. They begin in an easy manner with simple props and a minimum of skill. Slowly they grow in stature until someday they can hold their own with any other card magician in the world. This booklet, small as it is, is the Open Sesame for people who want to learn to do card magic. It is... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
The Making of Playing CardsLeo BehnkeLeo Behnke worked for many years for Paulson, a playing card manufacturer. He describes in this ebook the history of playing card production up to the process that is used for todays cards. He also describes in detail the 9 editions of the Magic Castle cards and how one can identify them. Beyond the interesting historical and technical descriptions Leo is offering, this information can also be quite helpful in creating a script or interesting line of presentation for a trick or routine. The contents of this ebook was presented at a Magic Collectors meeting in Las Vegas, April 8 2005. ... | ★★★★★ $3 to wish list | |
Fifth ElementLee SmithTwo strong card effects with a mentalism theme.
The Third Degree
Fifth Element (thought of card to pocket) | $14 to wish list | |
Losing ControlLee AsherLosing Control is a move that allows you to easily bring a selection to the top.
How long have you been practicing a move like the classic pass? It's been over twenty years, and Lee is still working on his! One day he will master it, but until then, the Losing Control is his preferred way to control a card to the top. This clever maneuver gives you the ability to have a card selected, plainly and cleanly placed back into the middle of the deck and yet have the card secretly remain on the top of the pack. The Losing Control technique does... | ★★★★★ $19.95 to wish list | |
Thunderbird: The Modern Ace ProductionLee Asher
Imagine if you had real magical powers. How would you make four aces appear at your fingertips? Picture bringing your hands together, in front of you, and an ace magically appears between them. Without hesitation, you take this newly-produced card, and effortlessly split it into two aces. The audience's gaze is riveted to your hands. Fearful of missing your next move, they don't even blink. The third ace materializes right out of thin air - at your fingertips.... | ★★★★★ $14.99 to wish list | |
Catch 33: Three Card MonteLee Asher
3 cards. 2 of them lose. 1 wins. "..simple! "... Or so your audience thinks. Each time he plays the game with you, your spectator falls into subtle traps you've set. He receives an authentic lesson on the con game that is not a game at all. Using beautifully choreographed sequences, you continually manipulate your spectator into choosing the wrong card. He just can't help himself. Perform this routine surrounded; at a restaurant, trade... | ★★★★★ $21.95 to wish list | |
Spotlight on the Card SharpLawrence ScaifeAn instructive warning to those who must play for stakes. Interesting amusement for those who do not. Excerpt from the Foreword: This book is an explanation of the fundamental principles upon which all card sharping is based. Once the main ideas are thoroughly understood, it becomes a comparatively easy matter to detect any subterfuge no matter how intricate. This book is nicely illustrated by Charles Remmers from photographs by the author. It contains a description of cheating at the popular Australian game of Two-Up which makes it unique.
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Lessons in DishonestyLaurie IrelandAn absolute expert in card manipulation, Ireland brings you here authoritative instructions on bottom and second dealing, a gambling routine, and instructions on the false count. This is ideal material because it is fully illustrated with line drawings by Steranko, plus a series of photographs taken from life. Belongs in the library of every card man. 1st edition 1938, revised in 1963, 24 pages; 1st digital edition 2012, 25 pages. | ★★★★★ $7.95 to wish list | |
1957 Card AnnualLaurie Ireland
1st edition 1958, 36 pages; PDF 34 pages. | $9.95 to wish list | |
Deck in Hand: Magic of the MagyarLaszlo RothbartFrom the introduction by Caryl S. Fleming: Written, tested, performed and compiled by my good friend, Dr. Laszlo Rothbart, of Budapest, Hungary — a Doctor of Medicine — Secretary of the Circle of Hungarian Magicians — an outstanding Magician among Magicians with an ever increasing interest in all things Magic and an highly constructive mental capacity for invention, adaptation and presentation.
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IvyLarry TravisHere are six card magic routines, plus variations on two of them. All are truly impromptu, meaning they can be done with a borrowed, shuffled deck of ordinary cards. Some sleight-of-hand is required. Synaptic - you reveal their thought-of card by "tuning in" to their senses Maybe - an in-the-hands Open Prediction Sweep - they choose a card through a visualisation process, but you knew their choice beforehand Little Sympathy - impromptu sympathetic cards Royal - a variation of Little Sympathy Silver - they choose every card for two hands of poker, and you reveal a photographic... | $20 to wish list |