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"ingenious ... innovative ... Probably the best thing about Michael Daniels' Speed Dating eBook is the completeness. If you've thought about learning this feat, you can learn everything you need to know from this book." - Grey Matters: Blog (Scott Cram)

Speed Dating is a refinement to Day for Any Date calculation that Michael Daniels has developed over the last thirty years, and which incorporates some new shortcuts to the mnemonic methods previously published by Bernard Zufall, Harry Lorayne, Will Dexter, and Tony Corinda. It does take quite a bit of initial training but, when mastered, it is very quick...

A spectator raises a number of fingers behind their back. You instantly know what that number is, without reflections, assistants, or gimmicks.

"When used as a tool within another effect (a reading or the Sympathy idea) most folks would consider this to be real mind reading." - Donald Rackley

"Dirt easy and simple which is what we all yearn for in an effect." - Giani the Mentalist

• 100% Impromptu
• Limitless Possibilities
• Rock Paper Scissors
• ESP Symbols
• Sympathy
• Numbers
• Words
• Cards
• Colors

"This is an ingenious principle that is entirely reliable and realistic. Everyone...

Here is a lively mix of 25 effects using cards, silks, cigarettes, matches and more, directly from Solyl's professional repertoire.

1st edition 2007; 48 pages.

Table of Contents

5. Introduction
6. The Tools of the Trade
8. Floating Matchbox
10. Balance
11. 21st Century Torn and Restored Card
13. It's Me
15. Colors In Flight
16. It's Me! (No. 2)
18. The Rainbow
20. Confetti Caper
22. Beauty and the ...?
24. The World's Best Magic
26. Indian Cups and Balls, Nu Style
29. Good Bye
31. Elmsley Count
32. The Animated Cigarette
33. A Magic Give-Away
34. Calling Cards Capers
35. ESPecially Yours
36. Coincidence!
37. Fishy Cat
38. Floating Cigarette Caper ...

Re-Thinks is a new series of eBooks from TC Tahoe.

Learning to Host a show, I mean to do it properly, lead to so many improvements in TC's own show, that to this day he still hosts shows whenever he can. Learning to MC will not only improve your act, it will make you stronger and more confident on stage, oh and of course it will open up new avenues of work too.

"TC never ceases to amaze me. Not only is he one of the strongest headliners we have, but he is one of the best Show Hosts I have worked with. Whether he is hosting our guest talent show, (which he volunteers to do) or hosting...

Eight self-working mental magic miracles using playing cards and business cards!

"I really like Either OR, and will be using it. This is worth the price of the PDF in my opinion." - Devin Knight

"'A rough Year, Too' (is) one of the best and fair diary effects I've ever seen." - Raphael Czaja

"Had a chance now to go through this eBook and give the effects some time, thanks Cameron for including me in the review copy list. I have a few of Cameron's releases now and they are all of very high quality and this is no exception. Like many people I tend to lean towards performing mentalism and having...

CRUISE SHIPS

• Do you want work on a cruise ship?
• What’s it like?
• What types of contracts are available?
• What is expected of you?
• Ship life - what’s it all about?
• How much do they pay?
• How many shows do you need?
• What kind of accommodation do they offer?

Everything you ever need to know about cruise liners. Inform yourself of all the ins and outs of this industry. Make the right choices.

Plus ‘contact addresses’ of cruise...

• A must have for all Ventriloquists
• 52 Complete routines
• Will suit various puppets

A massive number of topics are covered. You will find something for all tastes and occasions, including: General, On Stage, Hobbies, More School, Famous, Sport, Family, General Cheekiness, Sick, Airplanes, School Again, The Problem, Marriage, Interview, Holidays, Mr....

Short one-line jokes, alphabetically categorized for speeches, speakers, entertainers and comedians.

"One liners you will use is an A to Z of snappy, funny one liner gags that you will be able to inject into your own show. Between the covers of Wolfgang's book is a whole battery of one liners, all suitable for the right occasion. These one liners are all carefully categorized according to subject and so it is an easy, quick reference method of finding the right gag for the right spot in your show. Take advantage of years of practical experience going into this book. Imagine how long it...

Easy to do magic tricks with everyday objects!

"I thought it was a joke. It isn’t! What unbelievable value for money. All the tricks are real easy to do, and for all ages. I cannot believe that Wolfgang is selling this E-Book for this price. Admittedly I took a chance when I bought it, really not expecting much. What a surprise. This is the best buy ever!”" - Brendan Trichardt

Easy to do with everyday items you can find around the home. Great for everyone, from children to business people. Tricks with coins, glasses, dice, eggs, paper clips, cards, rubber bands and bananas. Mind...

The authorized book of Rovi's life, philosophy, and magic. The first part deals with Rovi's life from birth, through military service and marriage all the way to his success in magic. A fascinating story with over 50 tricks including the much-requested "Cowboy Trick." Wonderful effects for a variety of skills. Many sleights are thoroughly explained and discussed, including Rovi's fabulous forces, pass, side slip, peek and top change. Many of these ideas appeared in print in this book for the first time.

Wonderful illustrations by Tony Dunn; produced and partly edited by Anthony Brahams.

1st edition 2000, The...

[Note that this is a translation from Spanish which is not in perfect English. But this should not inhibit your comprehension. There are many photos which support the explanations.]

MY RING AND ROPE ROUTINE: This is a routine with a regular ring and rope (no gimmicks). The ring magically penetrates the rope several times and finally ends up knotted onto the rope.

CARD-CLIP TRANSPOSITION: Magician states he will show a magic trick with a French deck of playing cards and two paper clips, one red and the other black, showing and leaving the paper clips separately. He extends the playing cards face up between his hands and invites the spectator to point out or name any red card. Once the red card is chosen and signed with a felt-tip pen (optional), the red paper clip...

Una recopilación llevada a cabo por Aldo Colombini, que reune 25 buenos efectos para hacer de forma impromtu y con una baraja normal.

"Una vez más, he reunido trucos y rutinas totalmente IMPROMTU y con una baraja normal. Estoy encantado de la respuesta que han tenido todos mis libros anteriores sobre el tema y seguiré reuniendo efectos hasta... que mis dedos sangren de tanto escribir (los dos índices), o mis amigos se cansen de enviarme trucos para publicar. Pero tranquilos, porque tengo unos amigos muy generosos y seguirán apoyándome continuamente en mi búsqueda. Así que, uníos...

If telepathy was real, what would it look like?

It's often said that twins possess the uncanny ability to know what the other is thinking, feel what they are feeling. A couple in love often finish each other's sentences. You know when a close friend you haven't heard from in years is on the other end of the phone before you lift the reciever.

Is this kind of unexplainable thought reading capability possible to simulate?

• The Touch is a brand new technique of coding between two performers or a performer and an accomplice.
• This technique could be employed outside of the given routine...

Aldo Colombini's favorite plot is Oil and Water. He has collected literally hundreds of variations over decades of performing magic. He has selected the best and most unique representatives of his collection here in his Oil and Water series of download DVDs.

Ten more powerful routines on the classic theme.

Contents:

• DIMINISHING OIL & WATER (Aldo Colombini): Four red cards and four black cards are mixed and then separate. You repeat with six cards, then four and then two (?). At the end, the whole deck separates into black and red.
• TRI IT (Karl Fulves): A fast oil & water routine with six cards. ...

Aldo Colombini's favorite plot is Oil and Water. He has collected literally hundreds of variations over decades of performing magic. He has selected the best and most unique representatives of his collection here in his Oil and Water series of download DVDs.

Ten powerful routines on the classic theme. All performed with regular cards.

Contents:

• FOURTEEN-CARD OIL & WATER (Nick Trost): An easy routine basically self working.
• ITALIAN DRESSING (Aldo Colombini): I am biased but this is my favorite oil and water routine. Four phases.
• OIL & QUEENS (Roy Walton): The routine became a classic and still...

A treasure trove for bizarrists and mentalists alike. You will find weird fakir stunts juxtaposed with western style magic effects.

Mantra continues where Swami left off with fascinating mix of traditional Indian magic and western style magic. Sam Dalal writes in his introduction:

Swami is a fascinating mix of traditional Indian magic and contributions by international masters. Sam Dalal writes in his introduction:

"The Attention to detail is excellent, as is the routine, which has a superb script and presentation!" - Peter Duffie

"Wonderful routines and such a well written book. You did a fantastic job!" - Rick Roth

"...a piece of beauty. This really is phenomenal!" - Kyle MacNeill

A Demonstration Of Precognition And Chance, Using Tarot Cards And Ancient Tokens

The Effect

Proposing to reproduce an ancient divination ritual, a volunteer is asked to freely choose some areas of life that she is particularly interested in (like the ones looked up in a horoscope).

As an aid for later visualization, tokens are...

A B'Wave effect with a new twist!

You remove two packets of cards – one red back and one blue back - from your wallet. The red backed packet is placed at the center of the mat and the blue backed packet is placed into your left hand. You explain that you are going to play a game similar to poker. You point out the four-card packet on the table saying,

"I have four cards here and among them lie three Aces of different suits. I've added an indifferent card that might come in useful in a few moment. In my hand I have five cards. Four are Aces and the fifth is a duplicate of the missing...

An effortless Open Prediction effect!

You bring a red backed prediction out of your pocket along with a blue backed deck of cards.

"Have you ever been in a situation in which you regretted not following your first intuition? Intuition is a very intriguing concept for scientists and psychologists. It provides us with beliefs that we cannot necessarily justify. Today, we're going to re-enact one of those experiments and hopefully this may lead to a successful ending."

You deal the cards face down one by one on the table as you ask the spectator to tell you to stop when she 'feels' it...

Young magician John Gelasi is back with an entirely new and exciting collection if magic, all involving the use of business cards.

Business card magic is often one of the most important genres of magic a magician can have under his belt. Instead of simply handing out your card, why not do some magic with your card, and then give it away? This enables you to give away an amazing and memorable souvenir, while at the same time cunningly handing out your business card.

All of the effects in this ebook are strong, visual, and relatively easy to do.

Routines included:

• Slider: A visual...

"Half Bull, Half Magic"

THE MINOTAUR offers great effects from an eclectic list of contributors including household names such as Michael Ammar, David Williamson, Troy Hooser, Phil Goldstein, Gene Anderson, Steve Cohen, Tom Craven, Aldo Colombini, Daryl, Didier Dupre, Eddie Fechter, Doc Eason, Dan Garrett, Chris Kenner, Gary Kurtz, Ken Krenzel, Eric Mead, David Neighbors, Johnny Ace Palmer, Gary Plants, Joe Rindfleisch, Rocco, Hiro Sakai, and many more. Of course, there are a lot of Dan Harlan effects, too. And each effect has been carefully illustrated by Dan Harlan himself.

Every volume of THE MINOTAUR is by itself on par with any high quality...

No 4 of volume 8 was never published. Many years later Dan Harlan released a DVD under the title The MINOTAUR Final Issue. This DVD set is not part of this ebook but it is included in the 8 volume Minotaur bundle as well as available separately.

• No 1
  • Above Board, Paul Burdick
  • Okay Coin Production, Larry Davidson
  • Soul Mates, Floyd Beatlebaum
  • Hook-Up, Bob Knigge
  • Mintal Photography, Bram Charles
• No 2
  • Fusion Aces, David Neighbors
  • Crayon Eater, Dan Harlan
  • Cup O' Joel, Joel Givens
  • Depositive, Phil Goldstein
  • Bachelor's Thread, Rajneesh Madhok
• No 3
  • Quasimodo Quoins, Jim Krenz
  • Keeper of The Keys, Tom Craven
  • Buenos Notches, Aaron...