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How to Read Sealed Messages
Robert A. Nelson
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...
Psychic Magic
Ormond McGill
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:
In 1937, Ormond McGill wrote a group of articles for Tops under the title of "the psychic circle." the continued respect which this series has enjoyed through the years speaks volumes for both the vitality of Mr. McGill's writing and for magicians' interest in psychic magic. And yet, such interest is but natural, for the whole art of the conjurer is based on a love of performing the impossible and knowing the...
Dual Divide
Jon Gower
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...
Happy Birthday Stranger
Unknown Mentalist
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. ...
Still More Miracles in Mentalism
Robert A. Nelson
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...
Confessions of a Medium
Robert A. Nelson
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...
Dr. Q's Comedy Hypnotic Act
Floyd Gerald Thayer
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
Sandeep
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
Tops 1962 Trick Annual
Neil Foster
36 pages
- Dr. Harlan Tarbell 18590-1960 - memorial/dedication
- Contents
- Phonovision - Tom Palmer
- The Magic Mirror - Sid Lorraine
- Repeat Vanishing Silk Routine - Percy Abbott
- Abbott's Short and Sweet
- Bird Cage to Silk - Bob Lewis
- Flash Appearance Of Two Bouquets
- Feather Bouquets - Various Methods Of Production
- Rice's Sympathetic Silks E-Z Knot Release - Harold R. Rice
- Walking Thru a Steel Plate Illusion
- Louine's Egg Bag Routine - Harry Louine
- Rajah Turban Mystery
- Club Performer's Spook Act
- Eddie Joseph's Original Conception For The Hindu Cups
- Travel...
Tops 1963 Trick Annual
Neil Foster
- dedication page
- Contents
- Lift Off! - Ren Fetzer
- Divination and Coincidence With ESP Cards - Stewart Judah
- Kid Show Trick - George McAthy
- Original Homing Card Routine - Edward Marlo
- 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
- Silk, Cage & Coil Canister - Tommy Windsor
- 2 cartoons - O. Blake
- The Sympathetic Kings and Queens Reworked - John Braun
- cartoon - O. Blake
- The Tieless Tie - Eddie Joseph
- Tribute to Okito - Dennis R. Loomis
- "Pogo Ball" Explained and Explored - Norman...
The Cerebral Approach: Book One
Nick Conticello
Notes on the 18 Card Trick.
Nick Conticello starts a new series of ebooks on sleightless magic with a new take on the venerable 27 Card Trick. A card merely thought of by a volunteer is revealed at a position the volunteer requests at the start. This method uses just 18 cards and needs no complex formulas or tables, just a few simple rules. Besides the basic effect, Nick adds a presentation that elevates this item from a mere puzzle to a great card effect.
1st edition 2017, 11 pages.
Scripted #11: Rising Card
Larry Brodahl
A script and method for the Rising card trick where the spectator goes through the deck and selects the card to rise. Can be done within inches of the audience with no sleight of hand.
One of the more difficult tasks facing magicians is coming up with scripts - of any sort. A script that highlights the magic while still being relatable to the audience.
The effect is that the magician shuffles and then hands the spectator the deck of cards, while explaining that he's going to do a trick onehanded. The spectator HIMSELF removes one card and puts it face down on the table, and then gives...
Trade Show Work
Brian T. Lees
Trade and themed shows take place all year long. If you have been to these types of shows you know people usually just stroll the aisle and only walk in when they want to pick up something free (candy), have an interest in the service/product or have questions. Vendors are turning to entertainment to help bring people into their display area.
The magician's job is to catch people's attention and draw them in. As you work with people, staff members will join the conversation. At one point, you pass them to the staff member. Then you move on and work at bringing more people into the vendor's...
Manly Matrix
Daryl Easton
This is a wonderful version of the classic matrix effect - four coins and four cards. Each coin starts under one card in 4 different places. Eventually all coins assemble magically one by one under one card. The description includes a beautiful display move which allows you to show a card in one hand while you hide a coin in the same.
length 5 min
Magic that Points to the Upward Life
Rev. Jim Dracup
Here is the third book in Rev. Jim Dracups gospel magic trilogy! The first two books, Magic With An Upward Look and Magic That Gives An Upward Lift have proven to be best-sellers. All the books in this three-book series are loaded with practical and audience-tested material. Each book contains so much material that you are sure to find an application for tricks you already own. (You will also find applications so perfect that you will convince yourself to buy the corresponding effect!) All of this stems from Jim Dracups extensive backgrounds in both gospel work and magic. Both have been his life work and these three books are the combined collection...
Magic that Gives an Upward Lift
Rev. Jim Dracup
Magic That Gives an Upward Lift includes a section called "The Seed Basket". Here are many pages of outlines, ideas, quotations, illustrations and food for thought. This is material that can be incorporated into a patter line or story - or material that can be used just to inspire and get those brain cells working! Another special section of this ebook is called: "A Bit Of Humor". Over fifty pages of carefully selected gag lines, funny stories, daffynitions, puzzles, silly signs, one liners, etc. Special material for magicians and ministers and special material for an audience of children. ...
Magic with an Upward Look
Rev. Jim Dracup
Jim Dracup is the author of a long out of print book, A Magician Goes To Church. That book has become one of the most requested and sought after works in the field of gospel magic. Since the publication of that first book, Jim has been gathering material and perfecting and polishing the routines that he uses on a day to day basis. That material has been published in the form of Magic With An Upward Look. This is the first ebook in a trilogy of gospel magic ebooks by Reverend Dracup.
Magic With An Upward Look contains only the best and the brightest material. There is, for instance, a chapter...
Tricks with Prepared Cards
Donald Holmes
Here are 19 clever and entertaining card magic miracles that can be performed with prepared cards. Explained are several amazing principles involving prepared cards, with ingenious ideas for their use. Also included, with special permission, are several creations by Ford B. Rogers, which were published in this book for the first time.
Here's what's included:
- Foreword
- "Incomprehensibility" (Rogers)
- The Key Card (Two Methods)
- Forcing a Card (with the Key Card) A Feat of Apparent Mindreading
- The "Reversed Card" Principle
- The Prediction
- The "Self-Shifting" Pack (Two Methods)
- The Card...
The Berland Book of Routines
Samuel Berland
Take your magic to the next level by incorporating one or more of Berland's beautifully choreographed routines into your act. This is magic that makes audiences, booking agents, and club owners sit up and take notice.
Not just one or two, but eight separate routines, using items already owned by most magicians. The performances are well-thought out, clearly described, and with 147 illustrations, easy for most any performer to understand and put to use. Just look at what's included:
- A Word to My Friends in Magic
- Routine Impromptu
- Astrological Forecast
- Liquor Finish for Cups and Balls ...
The New Premonition
Eddie Joseph
From the introduction:
No matter how deep you delve into Magical history, you will not encounter another card effect similar to my "PREMONITION". When first introduced to fellow magicians, "PREMONITION" was greeted enthusiastically. Many knowledgeable members in the profession proclaimed its merits unstintedly. Others soon learnt of its singular entertainment potentiality and included it as a feature number in their acts. My files are full of laudable comments gathered from various sources. Two of these in particular I wish to record here. The first from that veritable human encylopedia of...
70 Top Effects From 70 Years of Magician's Magazines
Brick Tilley
Brick Tilley has been a student of magic for decades. In particular he read magic magazines and kept notes about the best and most interesting effects, tips, tricks and articles. In this unusual ebook, he shares the 70 best and most interesting items to read, taken from eight magazines, spanning the last 70 years.
However, note that you are only getting the reference where you will find the article and a short description of what it is and why it should be of interest to you. You don't get the actual articles. You need to have the magazines to read the articles. Several of them are available...
The New York City Lecture
Ulysses Frederick Grant
U. F. Grant seldom did live lectures. One of the few he did was for the Magician's Guild of American in New York City on Oct. 13, 1952. These are the original lecture notes. These notes are very rare and almost impossible to find as they were sold only at the lecture and not distributed through magic dealers.
Here are the contents; none require any difficult sleights and all are easy to do.
Bombay Rope Cut: A cut and restored rope that involves tying no knots.
Zella Ring on Rope: A spectator ties the ends of a length of rope together. The performer then passes a borrowed ring onto...

