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CourtskillIan BaxterA new approach to the Stewart James classic Miraskill. Theo Annemann's journal The Jinx, September 1936, was where Miraskill was first published. Subsequently reprinted in various books and magazines over the years, this Stewart James creation still baffles one and all. The years have not dulled the remarkable impact it can have on today's audiences. Courtskill is a brand-new version of Miraskill. Australian card man Ian Baxter has concocted a totally new version, with some very distinct advantages. Barely half the deck is used, trimming the performance time considerably, not to mention a surprise approach involving court... | $8 to wish list | |
The Hermit Magazine Vol. 2 No. 10 (October 2023)Scott Baird
PDF 48 pages. | $8.50 to wish list | |
Magic at HomeArthur Good & Professor HoffmannA wonderfully illustrated collection of 100 interesting and easy-to-replicate science experiments, tricks, puzzles, and the like. Excerpt from the preface: Each of the hundred sections embodies a distinct scientific recreation, sometimes a mere puzzle or test of dexterity, but more often illustrating, in a magical or quasi-magical form, the operation of some natural law. Chemistry, Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics. Translated and edited from the French Science Amusante by Professor Hoffmann.
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Card System DeluxeH. Adrian SmithA system to memorize a deck of cards. Excerpt from the preface: We are indeed happy to have the privilege of publishing this Classic in the realm of Card Memory Systems. This book provides a perfect explanation of a perfect plan for mastering what Adrian himself so aptly terms "the gentle art of never forgetting". The word "perfect" when uttered by a publisher or dealer is a mouthful we know, but we use it with consideration aforehand, and use it because we know that the practicable plan set forth in this book merits it. In this brochure, he counsels in Mental Magic and presents you... | $6 to wish list | |
Sub Rosa 20Werner MillerThe Exlibris 1 effect at the end of this ebook is a wonderful magic square effect that incorporates a book and thus lends itself to be combined with a book test but can also be performed stand-alone. Imagine the following. You are invited to a friend's or colleague's home. (Another great place to perform this would be in a library.) Ask them to pick any book from their bookshelf and open the book somewhere in the first half. The two visible page numbers are entered into a 4 x 4 grid. Ask them to open the book anywhere in the second half and you enter these page numbers also in the 4 x 4... | $12 to wish list | |
Ad Rem 9Werner MillerDieser Band schließt die „ad rem“-Reihe ab. Auf 878 Seiten wurden Ihnen 485 Tricks vorgestellt (die meisten davon in mehreren Versionen). Der Trick-Index am Ende umfaßt die ganze Reihe. [Die Effekte überlappen sich zum Großteil mit der Englischen Sub Rosa Serie. Inhaltsverzeichnis
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The Hermit Magazine Vol. 2 No. 9 (September 2023)Scott Baird
PDF 51 pages. | $8.50 to wish list | |
Science AmusementsGaston TissandierTranslated from the French by Henry Frith. The French original from 1880 is considered the very first title in the genre of books of simple science experiments that anybody can conduct in their own home. But this book is much more than a collection of kitchen sink science experiments. It is an engineering and science primer that touches on many topics of physics and chemistry including organic chemistry, material science, heat, light, sound, gases, aeronautics, and a lot more. Based on page numbering it appears to be a compilation of several books:
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Stranger than FrixionLiam Montier & Darren McQuadeDarren McQuade and Liam Montier's superb ebook features seven new ideas using a Frixion pen. You can obtain a Frixion pen from most stationary stores worldwide. You will learn some superb and off-beat magic using the Frixion principle in totally commercial and practical routines, as opposed to half-baked pipe dreams that similar publications on the same topic offer. This ebook takes you through what the Frixion principle is, how to conceal it, how to activate it, and then six killer real-world routines. These include: Visual Voodoo - Help a spectator out by performing a visual voodoo... | $12 to wish list | |
The Strange Inventions of Doctor ErvinDariel FitzkeeDoctor Edward George Ervin was a dentist and amateur magician whose mentor and teacher was famous William Robinson, aka Chung Ling Soo. Excerpt from the introduction by T. Nelson Downs: Nearly thirty years ago, when I first met Dr. Ervin I was not only greatly impressed with the man himself, but also the type of magic he stood for. During the passing years this impression has become increasingly strengthened. To me the words "Ervin" and "subtle ingenuity" mean one and the same thing, for I have been privileged to share the greater part of his choicest magical inventions during a long period. As per the old proverb,... | $10 to wish list | |
Vampire HauntingBiagio FasanoAn impromptu effect of mentalism and vampire-themed bizarre magic that just makes use of six playing cards. The title of this eBook suggests the vampire theme underlying this impromptu mentalism/bizarre magic effect. Simply by using six playing cards, it empowers the illusionist to be always ready to perform with eyes closed (while blindfolded, without any trickery whatsoever, or otherwise remaining turned to one side for the entire duration of the experiment), with no need whatsoever to see the cards. A female spectator is chosen in the role of the first victim, the only one who survived... | $9.90 to wish list | |
Vampire Haunting (Italian)Biagio FasanoUn effetto impromptu di mentalismo e bizarre magic a tema vampiresco che semplicemente fa uso di sei carte da gioco. Il titolo di questo eBook suggerisce il tema vampiresco alla base di questo effetto impromptu di Mentalismo / Bizarre Magic. Semplicemente utilizzando sei carte da gioco, mette in grado l’illusionista di essere sempre pronto ad eseguirlo ad occhi chiusi (da bendato, senza trucco alcuno, o comunque rimanendo voltato da una parte per l’intera durata dell’esperimento), senza necessità alcuna di vedere mai le carte! Una spettatrice viene scelta nel ruolo di prima vittima,... | $9.90 to wish list | |
The Ritual of DestinyMystic AlexandreThis is a strong self-working routine. It comes with a mysterious old audio recording, and the routine only uses four playing cards. The subject will undergo the ritual of destiny to find out if a wish of theirs will come to fruition.
The four cards represent the seasons of the year. The ritual represents personal choices and the general chaos of life. By the end of it it'll be clear whether a wish the subject has focused on will come true. The audio recording does all the work for you. Naturally, you can forgo the... | ★★★★★ $13 to wish listPDF & MP3 | |
Expert Manipulative MagicCharles C. EastmanA great manuscript describing manipulative magic with cards, coins, and balls. Included are several moves and effects by legendary trade show magician Tommy Tucker, including the first release of his classic "Six Card Repeat". Excerpt from the foreword: In answer to their numerous requests for the latest sleights, tips and "dodges" used by the up-to-date card manipulator, I'm giving them a selection of forty items to choose from. All of them have been used by the writer, so therefore will be found practical. Every reader, be he "an expert" or a young enthusiast, should find something... | ★★★★★ $9 to wish list | |
Grande SlamAldo ColombiniUn gran finale per la tua routine cartomagica o un singolo trucco che lascia tutti di stucco, scegli tu come vuoi usare questa routine. Una cosa è certa, difficilmente troverai qualcosa con un effetto maggiore. Il finale lascia tutti a bocca aperta! Leggi cosa dice Aldo stesso nella prefazione di questo suo lavoro : “La routine che ti viene proposta in questo libretto se presentata con la dovuta abilità può crearti la fama di grande manipolatore. Il gioco appartiene a quel genere di effetti che rafforzano nella mente del pubblico l’idea che il mago ha il completo controllo sulle... | $7 to wish list | |
The Bear's ClawsGrace Sartwell Mason & John Northern HilliardAn exciting adventure and game of espionage featuring among others Judy Gray from New York, a typist who writes imaginary adventure novels in her spare time, John Savidge from Chicago, employed by the Eastern Securities Company to secretly survey and plan a trans-Persian railway, Serge Wolkonsky an agent of the Russian Secret Service, and Tom Jaggard from America, a magician who travels the Middle East under "The Great Jaggard, the World's Master Mage of Magic". The backdrop is Persia at the beginning of the 20th century. All the powerful nations, first and foremost Russia, want to build... | $2.99 to wish list | |
75 Tricks with a Stripper DeckAl StevensonExcerpt from the preface: It is my hope that my efforts will give many hours of pleasure to those who like to do card tricks but have neither the time nor the patience required to practice intricate sleight of hand. But: Don't sell the stripper short! Once you learn to handle it well, you may find the necessary time and patience and - combined with sleight of hand - a stripper deck will make it possible for you to do apparent miracles.
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Half Hours of Scientific AmusementGaston TissandierPractical physics and chemistry without apparatus. A collection of simple science experiments that anybody can conduct in their own home. In part based on the column "physique sans appareils" (physics without apparatus) in La Nature. Translated by Henry Frith from the French. Excerpt from the preface: Young people of both sexes, and persons of all ages who have leisure and a taste for that which is ingenious as well as instructive and amusing, may be commended to this remarkably interesting collection of experiments, nearly all of which can be readily performed by an unskilled person... | $9 to wish list | |
Houdini Takes Magic Secrets to His GraveunknownThis is the article that ran in The Sun on November 1st, 1926 after Harry Houdini's untimely passing.
1st edition November 1st, 1926, PDF 5 pages. | $3 to wish list | |
Miss Taylor's Wish and Desires PostcardMystic AlexandreWell gee Alex what is it? It's a dead easy and simple wish and desire reading experience. You'll get a digital download of a double-sided vintage style postcard you may carry on your phone/tablet or print out to place on a small easel on your table, just like I do. You'll also get a PDF with all the juicy details. It's all very simple. You let them try the card, which is a cool little experience, then as a bonus, you tell them Miss Taylor always liked to follow up by looking deeper to see what the energetic makeup of the journey towards that wish or desire has been. For that you'll need... | ★★★★★ $14.95 to wish list | |
Great Magicians' TricksWill GoldstonThis is an interesting compilation of material - a mix of short portraits and Goldston's personal recollections of various magicians - some famous, some not, as well as some of their tricks and secrets. The result is a fairly extensive collection of tricks of all kinds and denominations. Includes many illustrations and photos of the contributors. The first edition was issued in the same style as Goldston's famous Locked Books series, but without the clasp. Excerpt from the introduction: Great Magicians' Tricks is divided into two complete parts, "Magicians of the Past" and "Modern Magicians."... | $25 to wish list | |
The BoofLiam Montier
The Boof collects together over a dozen of Liam Montier's strongest card tricks and routines to date. If you haven't experienced Liam's card magic before, then you are in for a real treat. This is efficient,... | $12 to wish list | |
The Lost SpecialArthur Conan DoyleThe word 'special' in the title refers to a special train - a privately hired train. This is a train a railway company inserts into its regular schedule when somebody pays for the expenses of the locomotive, wagons, and staff to operate the train. It is essentially the equivalent of chartering an airplane at a time when there were no airplanes. This impossible crime story concerns the baffling disappearance of a special from the London and West Coast Railway Company on its journey from Liverpool to London on 3rd June 1890. Besides the train crew of driver, fireman, and train guard the only... | $2.99 to wish list | |
Ireland's Trick TalkFrances Marshall & Jay MarshallThis was the house organ of Ireland Magic Co. which later became Magic Inc. It started in 1957 with a regular bimonthly publishing schedule but then became irregular. The last of 45 issues, volume 4 number 9 was published in 1988. Being a house organ there are of course lots of product advertisements but it also includes news, interesting photos, comments, trick patter and presentations, reviews, quips, tips, and other things about tricks and magicians. In the first issue, Frances and Jay wrote: It has been our desire, for many years, to convert the Newsletter into a small company magazine,... | $29.50 to wish listPDF_facsimile |