Magic & Mentalism: page 247

The five easy "pieces" in this manuscript are relatively easy to do. The important aspect, however, is how they are combined. The tricks are not the tricky part. They can be broken down into basic, understandable action steps. Or, to put it another way, tricks are to magic books as recipes are to cook books. One should not then equate plans, schemes, or sets of instructions with hale and hearty presentations. This is the reason the extended presentation in this manuscript surpasses mere exposition. Besides explaining the action steps of five otherwise grab-bag tricks, it reveals how they have...

Spectator freely chooses a card. The performer looses the card in the deck and takes the top 4 cards, and then shows each of the four cards as being the chosen card. Weird. For the finale the four cards turn into the four aces. A fast and very visual routine.

1st edition 2017, length 5 min

You start out with four red backed Aces of Clubs, shown individually from the back and front. One of the Aces changes to a Queen of Hearts. The Queen of Hearts jumps to various places in the pack. For the climax all four cards change to the Queen of Hearts and also the backs change to blue backs. Does not use any gimmicked or gaffed cards. Can be done with jumbo cards as Paul demonstrates in the video.

1st edition 2017, length 3 min 20 s

On November 26th and 27th 2010 the first European Coin Magic Symposium brought 16 magicians from all over the world to Milan for 2 days of non-stop coin magic, with lectures and performances, private sessions and gala shows. The routines in this issue are among the best and shot live at the symposium. All routines are complete with performance and explanation.

GIACOMO BERTINI: "Magnetic Coins"
One of the best coinbox routines of his repertoire, presented by one of the most famous creative coin men. Amazing routine for stand-up workers. Intermediate/Advanced level. ​

DAVID ROTH: "Winged...

You always have a handkerchief.....! Here's how to have fun with it, anywhere, any time, any place, with kids, or with adults. If you don't have a handkerchief, borrow one - or use the restaurant napkin. With a flip of the handkerchief, make the Bunny That Eats, The Little Hindu, Miss Fatima, Dr. Finkle's wonderful and lively Mouse, Handkerchief Chapeaugraphy, Melodrama with a Handkerchief, and other clever bits and pieces that will make you the talk of the town.

• Introduction
• Part One: Gags, Catches, Nonsense
  • The Ghost
  • A Gag
  • Character Reading
  • Burned Up
  • Grandma Face
  • The Jumping Handkerchief ...

A curious effect from the Philippines, circa 1946. A paper cut-out of a man and a bowl both cling to the wall in a mysterious manner. The bowl is filled with water and a lighted candle floats in it, creating an elegant display. Requires a setup and a gimmick - all explained in this ebook.

1st edition 2017, 5 pages.

This is a rare collection of card secrets that U. F. Grant sold separately. These were listed in his catalog as single items or special props using cards. These were not part of his other card books. The complete directions for the prop tricks are included in this ebook. Many of these items can be made up from cards you may have around your home. If you have seen some of the effects in his early catalogs and wondered how they were done, then this PDF may satisfy your curiosity. A wealth of information that is hard to find elsewhere. This is volume 1 of a planned two volume set. You get all the...

One of the very few magic acts designed for a woman, but this one is a honey. Based on the Charles Adams cartoons, the character of Vampira is indicated by the sketch. The magic she does is quite simple and mostly standard, but the presentation is wild and horrendous, and what you'd expect from a Vampire. Once the material is assimilated, the tricks could be changed to suit the individual. All patter and presentation is given, plus the details of the wonderful costume and make up, also music, lighting, etc. With a little work, the idea can be transferred to a male character. Great for Halloween,...

This ebook is also part of the collection Strange Secrets 1.

• Introduction: Points On Presentation And Patter
• Feeling The Spots
• Reading The Cards
• The Lip-Reading Test
• Important Features
• Hints About Blindfolding
• The Master's Touch
• Reading Dates On Coins, Numbers On Bills, Etc.
• Miracle Color Vision
• Reading "Ordinary Printed Matter" With The Fingertips
• Here's Your Card
• Snappy Number
• Psychometry
• In Conclusion
• The Si Stebbins Pre-Arranged Pack

1st edition 1948, 42 pages; 1st digital edition 2017, 19 pages.

Bold, entertaining mentalism. That's the David Hoy approach.

This is the book that introduced the amazing Tossed-Out Deck and the Hoy Book Test to psychic entertainers, who made reputations for themselves with these two effects alone!

Inside you'll find:

• The Bold Approach
• Dr. Rhine Improved
• Dated for Destiny
• We Now Give You Our Correspondent
• By Gosh! It Moved!
• A Nervy Switcher
• The Bold Book Test
• Pocket Book Miracle
• The Tossed-Out Deck
• Hurling the Headlines
• Four Minute Spellbinder Blindfold Act
• Appendix
• About the Author

A "find the lady" type of routine with four cards with several phases.

"Paul Gordon's Corner of Piccadilly is a very strong monte routine that uses un-gaffed cards. Its kicker is truly astounding, and all can be examined. If ever there was a "worker," this is it." - David Regal

[Note: Standard moves such as the Elmsley Count or Block Push Off are not explained.]

1st edition 2017, length 4 min 34 s

Erik Jan Hanussen was an Austrian Jewish, hypnotist, mentalist, occultist, astrologer and clairvoyant performer who in his role as the man who predicted the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler, became known as the prophet of the Third Reich.

In 1930 during a court case in which Hanussen stood accused of professional misrepresentation and fraud, Erik declared the only way to break what was proving to be a judicial logjam, was for him to recreate his psychic experiments live in the court room. The following day he presented a routine which would dramatically change the remainder of his life, he...

Two poker chips pass one by one, without any suspicious moves, through the table. This is the cleanest chip/coin through table you will find. See video below.

1st edition 2017, 4 pages.

One of the simplest methods to perform the holy grail of card magic - Any Card At Any Number (ACAAN) with a regular pack of playing cards without any sleights.

This is what happens: You introduce 3 cards with 3 simple questions:

• Q1. Name a number
• Q2. Name a suit
• Q3. Name a value

Features:

• no forces
• no pre-show
• no dual reality ...

The most comprehensive and authoritative book on sealed billet reading, as employed by mentalists, magicians, and office mediums.

Divided into three sections, this ebook deals with methods used by office mediums (section 1), stage mentalists and psychic entertainers (section 2), and a bonus section on how to maximize revenue from shows with a secret tip for selling 'back of house' books and merchandise (section 3).

SIXTEEN methods are described and explained in detail as used for private office work. Many of these are adaptable to mentalist and magic uses, and can be presented without...

This ebook is an edited and slightly abridged version of material which originally appeared as "Psychic Magic" in six volumes. From the preface by Percy Abbott:

The unique division of two ladies contained with the same apparatus

This is the second published stage illusion design from Jon Gower. Jon's good friend Mark Parker, author of illusion books Vivify and 4E illusion Design has again added additional elements to the design to help mold a modern creation for today's audiences.

Dual Divide first came into existence in 2002 and was created to provide an alternative effect to other "cutting" illusions performed. This effect is a fast paced routine utilizing two assistants contained in one tiny cabinet suspended high off the floor within a metal...

This includes physical products which will be shipped to you. The ebook can be downloaded instantly from your digital shelf. You can only make one purchase per customer to avail this intro price. This is to prevent unauthorized resellers from stocking up at the lower intro price. Currently this is available only on Lybrary.com.

When you meet a total stranger for the very first time, you will be able to reveal her key personality trait, the colors of her aura, her zodiac sign and her exact date and month of birth. And all this without her saying a single word or writing anything down at all. ...

23 leading authorities on mentalism collaborated to make this the largest and best of the fabulous series of "Miracles in Mentalism" books.

In this revised and expanded edition, you now get 49 new and original mental and psychic effects, routines, and suggestions covering the full range of impromptu, club, radio, TV and stage presentations. This wealth of new and original material has been audience-tested and proven as worthy of inclusion in your program. This one volume alone contains sufficient sensational mental and psychic effects for several programs. Many of the presentations contain...

There has never been such a complete and thoroughly accurate exposé of the inner workings and guarded secrets of the professional medium, psychic and healer.

Describes how fake psychics get their certificates, making them immune from police interference. How anyone can obtain such a certificate. Explains how mediums and psychics work in "closed" towns so city authorities can't touch them. Includes sample ads as used by the phony seers, fake diplomas, how and where the psychics get their business, and how mediums can even work spare time and still make big money. Shows how the psychic obtains...

Imagine being a stage hypnotist, being able to hypnotize a group of audience volunteers and presenting a hilariously funny performance. Well, now you can!

This system allows you to have instant control of a committee of audience volunteers on stage. By applying the information in this routine, you'll learn introductory tests to weed out the smart-alecks and keep the best subjects. Along the way, the hypnotic tests get funnier and funner.

The more antics that the group of volunteers performs, the more laughter is created. Your audience will be splitting their sides -- and you're in command...

Sm'ash is an effect where you reveal spectators selection by rubbing ash on their hand. Imagine doing voodoo ash trick on spectators hand. With this gimmick you are able to do that. It is easy to construct and use the gimmick. Once you learn the method you are able to develop your own variations. Consider:

• Easy to create and use.
• Use any coloured powder in place of ash.

1st edition 2017, length 11 min

36 pages

1. Dr. Harlan Tarbell 18590-1960 - memorial/dedication
2. Contents
3. Phonovision - Tom Palmer
6. The Magic Mirror - Sid Lorraine
8. Repeat Vanishing Silk Routine - Percy Abbott
9. Abbott's Short and Sweet
10. Bird Cage to Silk - Bob Lewis
11. Flash Appearance Of Two Bouquets
11. Feather Bouquets - Various Methods Of Production
12. Rice's Sympathetic Silks E-Z Knot Release - Harold R. Rice
14. Walking Thru a Steel Plate Illusion
15. Louine's Egg Bag Routine - Harry Louine
16. Rajah Turban Mystery
17. Club Performer's Spook Act
18. Eddie Joseph's Original Conception For The Hindu Cups
20. Travel...

3. dedication page
4. Contents
1. Lift Off! - Ren Fetzer
2. Divination and Coincidence With ESP Cards - Stewart Judah
3. Kid Show Trick - George McAthy
4. Original Homing Card Routine - Edward Marlo
6. Five Plus One For The Magical Connoisseur - 'Mr. Mack'
   • Watch the Birdie
   • The Manchurian Termite
   • The Stool Pigeon
   • 16" Sunflower Production
   • Performing Fleas
   • Hole in Fore
8. Silk, Cage & Coil Canister - Tommy Windsor
9. 2 cartoons - O. Blake
10. The Sympathetic Kings and Queens Reworked - John Braun
11. cartoon - O. Blake
12. The Tieless Tie - Eddie Joseph
13. Tribute to Okito - Dennis R. Loomis
14. "Pogo Ball" Explained and Explored - Norman...