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David Devine
The Book of Mystery and Magic by David Devine

Fun with paper, coins, matches, handkerchiefs, and other homely articles.

Excerpt from the preface:

In this book, Mr. David Devine takes the reader into his confidence, and divulges some of his best secrets. He has chosen a number of mysterious tricks and described them in the simplest manner, so that the merest amateur will be able to perform them himself. There is a splendid variety of items, but none is difficult to understand.

  • Preface
  • A Chat with my Readers
  • The Red, White, and Blue Candles
  • The Half Crown that Goes
  • The "Diana" Trick
  • Any Card You Like
  • Reading the Cards ...
★★★★★ $46 $20
Larry Brodahl
5 for $20 Bundle Sale by Larry Brodahl

The reason for this bundle is to help raise funds for a fellow magician's family member who is suffering from a recently diagnosed cancer. This offer will be available only during October. All portions of the author's sales will be given to the Unnamed Magician.

$10
Jon Racherbaumer
Flesh-Adhesion Principle by Jon Racherbaumer

About the Sweat Palm.

The basic idea goes back to Scot's Discovery of Witchcraft. Jon traces the principle, as much as possible, through the conjuring literature.

1st edition 2025, PDF 10 pages.

★★★★★ $7
Mago Marko
Four Real Workers: Practical Astonishments for the Close-up Performer by Mago Marko

Looking for commercial, practical, and unforgettable material you'll actually use? Four Real Workers delivers exactly that - four powerful, practical, audience-tested routines that belong in every magician's arsenal.

Inside you'll discover:

MYSTERIOUS BOILING WATER - a startling impromptu effect with nothing more than a glass, water, a handkerchief, and a rubber band. The water boils mysteriously.

ULTIMATE IMPROMPTU DIE DIVINATION - a clean, fooling way to divine any thought-of number on a die.

INTO THIN AIR - a brilliant, overlooked handling of Theodore DeLand's Phantom Card...

$10
Will Blyth
Impromptu Conjuring by Will Blyth

without apparatus, preparation or sleight of hand.

Excerpt from the introduction:

To be able to perform a trick at any time and anywhere is an important qualification for a magician. Indeed, the status of many an amateur performer is judged, not so much by a conjuring entertainment given after careful preparation and arrangement of divers properties, but by his ability to provide an impromptu entertainment. It is important at this juncture to emphasize the word ENTERTAINMENT. The invariable response of many an amateur performer when asked at a festive gathering to "show a few tricks" is...

★★★★★ $15
Mago Marko
14 Effective Routines for Your Platform Shows by Mago Marko

Stop digging through countless books looking for practical routines for your shows! Discover fourteen powerful routines designed to captivate any platform or parlor audience. Blending classic principles with clever innovations, this collection offers practical, audience-tested magic that is both visual and memorable. Whether you're a professional seeking new material or a student of magic eager to grow, these routines provide everything you need to turn simple tricks into unforgettable performances.

1. THREE CARDS TO POCKET
The magician shows three cards that vanish from his hand, one...

$20
Jack Chanin
From the Private Files of Chanin by Jack Chanin

Step into the private workshop of Jack Chanin - Philadelphia's "Man With the Magic Hands" - with From the Private Files of Chanin, a curated collection of some of his most ingenious, deceptive, and surprisingly simple magical miracles. This isn't just another magic book - it's a vault of forgotten treasures, meticulously transcribed from Chanin's original instruction sheets, many of which baffled even his fellow magicians. Inside, you'll find 27 astonishing effects with cards, silks, ropes, eggs, coins, and everyday objects - including his legendary "Rip-It" (torn-and-restored bill), the mind-bending...

$10
Ian Adair
The Fertile Mind of Ian Adair by Ian Adair

Twenty-five ideas.

  • Introduction
  • About The Author/Lecturer
  • Special Thanks And Acknowledgement
  • Jumbo Identification
  • Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend
  • Some Thoughts On The Willow Patterned Plate
  • Slinkeroo Silk Vanish
  • Wally The Wizard
  • Say How!
  • Headline Paper Tear
  • Self Contained Colour Force
  • Egg Nest
  • Billy Button
  • Sucker Magic Painting
  • Gravity Outdone
  • Shop Window Prediction
  • Yellow Silk - Red Can Or Red Silk & Yellow Can!
  • Balloon Bank Note
  • Slinkeroooo!
  • Highlighted Book Test
  • C - Thru Silk Production
  • Pill Box Dead And Alive Test
  • Red, White Or Blue?
  • Split-Apart Production Box ...
$9
Cecil H. Bullivant
The Drawing Room Entertainer by Cecil H. Bullivant

Ventriloquism, conjuring, shadowgraphy, mimicry, comedy, reciting.

  • PART I. VENTRILOQUISM
    • CHAPTER I. The Practical Ventriloquist
      • No New Thing
      • Practice makes Perfect
      • There is Hope for All
      • A Useful Accomplishment
      • How to Begin
    • CHAPTER II. Breathing and Use of Figures
      • Methods of Breathing
      • Vocalisation
      • How to speak without moving the Lips
      • Ventriloquial Figures
      • Estimate of Outlay
      • A Few Practical Hints
    • CHAPTER III. Voice Illusions
      • Near and Distant Voices
      • The Drone
      • The Basis of the "Near" Ventriloquial Voices
      • Different Kinds of "Distant" Voices
      • Voices from Above
      • Voices...
$9
Yelma
Tricks of To-day by Yelma

Excerpt from the preface:

It is not intended that this volume should pretend to the nature of a manual of Magic, but that it be a compilation of new effects, most of which have been introduced within the last few months. All the problems included have been performed by the Author, and have invariably proved successful. The best and simplest method has in each case been described.

  • Preface
  • An Original Method of Working the Postal Order and Nest of Boxes
  • Thought Reading Outdone
  • The Baffler Rising Card Trick
  • The Novel Coin Stand
  • Le Roy's "Mephisto" Burning Dress
  • The "Beat All" Candle...
$10
Reginald A. Morrell
Up-to-Date Mystical Sleights and Illusions by Reginald A. Morrell
  • PREFACE
  • I. An Opening Wand Flourish
  • II. A Novel Thought Reading Experiment
  • III. Magnetic Writing
  • IV. A New Multiplying Card
  • V. A New Production for the Reverse Palm
  • VI. The Enchanted Aces
  • VII. A New Continuous Change
  • VIII. A novel changing card
  • IX. Hamley's Diminishing Pack of Cards
  • X. Hamley's Novel Palming Coins
  • XI. Two novel methods of vanishing a coin
  • XII. Coin Wand a la Talma, Queen of Coins
  • XIII. Le Coin Du Roi
  • XIV. "The Miser's Dream," (Original Imitation)
  • XV. L'eau Mysterieuse
  • XVI. A Novel production for the "Organ Pipe" Illusion
  • XVII. Hamley's Patriotic Thimble ...
$10
Reginald A. Morrell & Frederick Lloyd
New Magical Sleights and Fakes by Reginald A. Morrell & Frederick Lloyd

Excerpt from the preface:

Where illustrations taken from actual photographs could tell the story more concisely than would pages of print, the former have been included, the latter excluded. Quality rather than quantity has been the standard to which the writers have tried to attain. Most of the following tricks are original but one or two are only original adaptations of old principles; all however will be found practicable.

  • PREFACE
  • CHAPTER I. Tricks with Thimbles and Coins
    • Thimbles
    • An Improved Thumb-Palm
    • The Melting Thimbles
    • Tricks With Coins
    • A New Handkerchief Fold For A Coin ...
$19
Eric C. Lewis
Opus Thirteen by Eric C. Lewis

Excerpt from the introduction:

In writing this present book, I have had three aims in view; to present a series of practical routines ranging from sleight-of-hand to the mechanical; to describe various gadgets and hints and tips in the construction of magical apparatus; and finally, to make the book entertaining to read by incorporating views and discussions which, though probably controversial in parts, will amuse as well as stimulate constructive thought.

  • Exordium
  • Chapter One: Magical Mixture
    • THE ERIC LEWIS PAPER AND HAT ROUTINE
    • A VANISH
    • SEBASTIAN
    • A PRODUCTION
    • A CIGARETTE CONCATENATION ...
$10
Unnamed Magician
The Art of Using Stooges by Unnamed Magician

The word 'stooge' evokes all sorts of emotions from magicians. Whenever we, as magicians, hear that a stooge is involved in an effect, often we're disappointed or angry. Many magicians have never even used a stooge as part of a routine. There are several reasons for this. Some magicians think that using stooges is dishonest, as if there are moral limits to trickery. Other magicians think that using stooges is too obvious, in the sense that an observing spectator will easily figure out that a stooge is involved.

In this PDF I would like to offer some ways of using a stooge that are not at...

$15
Eric C. Lewis & Dan Bellman
The Magic of 1936 by Eric C. Lewis & Dan Bellman

Excerpt from the Editorial:

There is valuable material in this book - but it is only valuable to you if you put it into practice. Do that and you will agree with me that this book is of abiding worth, and the money you have parted with will have been invested in something sound.

  • Editorial
  • The Art Of The Magician, The Great Levante
  • The Four Ace Trick With Giant Cards By Ellis Stanyon
  • The Mirror Mystery By Chris Van Bern
  • Remarkable Record By Eric C. Lewis
  • Novel Necromancy With Numbers By Stanley Collins
  • A Brilliant Card Effect By Archie Tear
  • The Queer Liquids By Robert Harbin ...
$14
Cristian Vidrascu
Hotter Rod by Cristian Vidrascu

Cristian has performed his original Hot Rod routine thousands of times in a strolling magic environment, amazing spectators with this unique blend of visual and mental magic. He now shares his time-tested routine with the magic community. He also includes two other variations as well as other practical tips. The last variation is a very strong mentalism routine, suitable for close-up or stand-up, and which can even be incorporated in a hypnosis or pseudo-hypnosis show.

  • Introduction
  • Magic, Mental Magic, or Mentalism
  • Props
  • VARIATIONS
    • My Standard Hot Rod Routine
    • Single Prediction Hot...
$15
Eric C. Lewis
The Magic of 1937 by Eric C. Lewis

Excerpt from the introduction:

Some of the tricks herein are old tricks, but with neat twists in presentation; some are old principles in new dresses; while others are quite new tricks with new principles. We commend to the reader, however, the introduction by Max Sterling and the article by The Great Levante, which should be carefully studied before any one trick is attempted.

  • To The Great Levante
  • The Editor Speaks
  • This Way, Gentlemen! / Max Sterling
  • Magic as a Business / The Great Levante
  • ERIC C. LEWIS says
  • The Convocational Jacks / Chris Van Bern
  • Playing With Fire
  • The Writing That Grows...
★★★★ $12
Mystic Alexandre
Whispers in Steel by Mystic Alexandre

For too long, the color-changing knife has lived in the pockets of polite close-up magicians, flicked back and forth like a novelty toy. But in the right hands ... it is something else entirely. In Whispers in Steel Mystic Alexandre unlocks the hidden potential of one of magic's most popular tools, offering three unusual and unique presentations that linger long after the performance is over.

  • THE RITUAL OF RELEASE
  • THE SIDE WE HIDE
  • THE DREAM KNIFE

You will not learn how the knife changes color, you will learn why it matters that it does.

Also included: The Psychology of The Color...

$15
Derek Lever
Las Vegas Magic by Derek Lever

To compile this work, Derek Lever approached a number of Las Vegas resident magicians and visiting performers to contribute. Many have participated offering tricks, essays, and advice, including Rick Thomas, Jeff McBride, Aaron Fisher, John Bannon, Dan Garrett, Joshua Jay, Ed Ellis, Tony Chapek, Dirk Losander, Luna Shimada, Craig Dickson, Daryl, and Banachek.

  • Foreword
  • Ten Tips For Serious Magicians
  • Here Is My Secret To My Success
  • The Magician's Magician Daryl
  • Untouched
  • Magic Competitions - "The Will To Win!"
  • Luna Shimada The Feminine Force Of Magic
  • The Union Of Magic & Performance Art "Is It Magical Drama Or...
$15
Eric C. Lewis
Well I Never! by Eric C. Lewis

This was Eric C. Lewis's first publication, a start to what would become a series of excellent magic books.

Excerpt from the introduction:

The contents of this book are not intended for the work-dodging tyro, neither can the effects explained be performed "immediately upon receipt of the instructions." Real Magic needs careful planning and every small detail taken into consideration. Throughout this book I have endeavoured to explain fully every point of "misdirection" (which to my mind is most important to the success of any experiment), and yet to explain the working of each effect clearly. ...

$8
Senor Torino
Kardyro's Kolossal Kompendium of Klever and Kommercial Klose-Up by Senor Torino

Also known as the "K" Book of Magic.

This material originally appeared in the booklet, Close Up Deceptions and in The New Tops magic magazine under the headings, Kardyro's Klose-up Konjuring and Klever Kardyro Kapers.

  • T.K.'S Brain Dazzler Supreme
  • The Ambitious Card
  • T.K.'S Count Move
  • Mentally Select One Card, Please
  • T.K.'S Magapaddle
  • T.K.'S Copper & Silver Routine Supreme
  • T.K.'S Three Shell Game Supreme
  • The Punch Ending Supreme
  • Kardyro's Klose-Up Konjuring Rules
  • Close Up Views
  • T.K.'S Reverso-Nap Routine
  • I'll Do It Again
  • Deception With Sponges
  • T.K.'S Magic Dust
  • Keep Your Eye On My Hand ...
★★★★★ $10
B. W. McCarron
The Propshop by B. W. McCarron

Tricks with magical accessories.

Edited by Roy Fromer and illustrated by "Doc" Tony Shiels. From the introduction by Roy Fromer:

Filled with creative, imaginative brain children . . . some with standard magicians' props . . . others utilizing such diverse equipment as licorice rope, fortune cookies, toy footballs, fluorescent bulbs . . . properties seldom, if ever considered "tools of magic". Mercurio grows hair on a billiard ball, out-Svengal is a Svengali deck, and even rediscovers (for our benefit) the age-old "Coin Slide".

  • A Brief Biography Of Mercurio
  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgement
  • Tricks With Magic Accessories ...
$24.95
Dustin Marks
Second Chance Collection by Dustin Marks

Introducing my Second Chance Collection - a carefully selected set of six individual eBooks ready for rediscovery. While these gems didn't sell well when first appearing on Lybrary.com, I'm confident you will perform these effects if you give them a chance. I'm offering this complete collection at over 50% off the regular price.

And here's what makes this deal even better - I'm including my bestseller for Free: 103 Tips and Resources for Magicians. This eBook alone is worth the price. It will save you time and money.

$24
Derek Lever
The World's Most Ingenious Magical Apparatus by Derek Lever

This is a fascinating compilation of apparatus magic explained in text and photos.

Excerpt from the foreword:

'The World's Most Ingenious Magical Apparatus' was the title of a Lecture which I have presented all over the world including the famous 'Magic Castle' in Hollywood. Many of the items in this book were used in the Lecture but I have added some recently acquired items which have never before seen the light of day.

  • Foreword
  • Corinda's Dictionary Memory Feat
  • Claude Chandler's Window Penetration
  • J. F. Orrin's Match-Box Trick
  • The Veroni House Of Magic Presents Gene Morrell's Miniature Illusion ...
$10
C. Ivor Smith
My Mysteries by C. Ivor Smith

Excerpt from the preface:

The title was chosen partly for want of a better one, but more especially because the only items mentioned are those which have now formed the major part of my regular programme for a number of years.

  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Chapter I The Wandering Wand
  • Chapter II The Adventures Of A Thimble
  • Chapter III The Card And Cigarette Trick
  • Chapter IV The Jazz Ray
  • Chapter V "Mademoiselle From Armentières"
  • Chapter VI Spirit Photography
  • Chapter VII "Holding Up The Mail"
  • Chapter VIII "Patter"
  • Chapter IX Setting
  • Chapter X Pocket Tricks

1st edition 1924, reprinted...

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