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Top Hat Volume 2 Issue 12 (Oct 2015)
Michael Jay
- A Letter from The Editor by Michael Jay
- Letters to The Editor
- Houdini Among the Spirits by Barry Cooper
- The Art of Reading Magic by Gary Scott
- The Elegant Sorcerer by Joshua Shuh
- Three (Self-Working) Card Tricks by Werner Miller
- Thematization by Michael Jay
- Fee Fi Fo Fum by Dave Wyton
- Abracadabra; Hocus Pocus; Alakazam by Mark Williams
- The Best Haunted House I Ever Visited by Tony Spallino
- Halloween Kids' Show, Part 1 by Jon A. Hand
- Halloween Kids' Show, Part 2 by Jon A. Hand
- Zombie Card by Brian Tabor
- The Magician by Michael Jay
- Bizarre Bursary
- Strange Coincidences by Tabitha Truhart
- I'll...
Top Hat Volume 2 Issue 11 (Sep 2015)
Michael Jay
- A Letter from The Editor by Michael Jay
- Letters to The Editor
- Special Offer
- Chavracadabra: The Decline of the Magician by Gary Scott
- Helping With The Magic by Dave Wyton
- Layman's Secrets by Andy T. Layman
- Spellbound: The Wonder-Filled Life of Doug Henning by Mark Williams
- The Magician - A Novel by Michael Jay
- The Believable-ness of the Unbelievable by Elliott Hodges
- A Slydini Classic for Stand-Up by Jon A. Hand
- Worlds Apart by Matt Horan
- Bizarre Bursary
- How Magic Came To Be by Brandon Williams
- Who Is Buried in Abraham Lincoln's Grave? by Weepin' Willie
57 pages
Karma Deck Story
Unknown Mentalist
This is the story of the making of the Karma Deck. The various emotions, thoughts, incidents and most importantly the people involved in the making of it. The culmination of this story is the fact that Karma Deck reached the very top of the hot list on Lybrary and stayed there for over 100 days and continues to be among the top few.
1st edition 2015, 23 pages.
Top Hat Volume 2 Issue 10 (Jul 2015)
Michael Jay
- A Letter from the Editor by Michael Jay
- Letters to the Editor: Readers Write
- Fallen Heroes by Mark Williams
- Handkerchief Force Variations by Barry Cooper
- Improper Procedure by Dave Wyton
- Chavracadabra: The Decline of the Magician by Gary Scott
- Stop Drinking the Magic Kool Aide by Denny Haney
- Darren Romeo - A Review by Jon A. Hand
- Royal Revelation by Craig Chadwick
- The Magician - A Novel by Michael Jay
- Bizarre Bursary
- A Sure Thing by Weepin' Willie
- My First Dollar by The Very Reverend S Ulysses Wainwright
- Visionary Reflections from the Secret Laboratory of the Nyama Possessor ...
Deckology Volume 2: Biologic Deck
Unknown Mentalist
A fascinating combination of Biology and Numerology in this volume of Deckology. A deliciously novel flavour of "Scientific Mysticism". You will discover weird secrets in your deck of cards which will enthrall and mystify your audience. Every card trick of yours, especially card mentalism effects, will look more baffling and more interesting for the spectators when you build in this theme of "Scientific Mysticism".
Also included is some useful bonus information for magicians and mentalists for use in their patter and presentations.
1st edition 2015, 13 pages.
Deckology: Mystic Deck
Unknown Mentalist
This is essentially numerology expressed via a deck of cards. If you have a side for mysticism and or numerology this will be of interest to you.
A deck of 52 playing cards is a mini representation of this Creation itself where Time is ultimate. Hidden deep inside a deck of playing cards are many inner secrets. This ordinary looking deck of playing cards is in fact a representation of forgotten mysteries coded by our ancient mystics. The biggest secret is that each card is 'lucky' for someone at some time.
1st edition 2015, 11 pages.
Everything I Know About Marketing Magic (Preview)
Maxwell Murphy
This is the first chapter from Maxwell's ebook Everything I know about Marketing Magic. Any creator, producer, manufacturer and retailer of magic should read this insightful ebook.
1st edition 2012, 20 pages.
Sticky Trip
Matthew Leatherbarrow
Effect: The magic-man reaches into his pocket and removes one solitary playing card say for example, the Ace of Diamonds. Draw on the back of this playing card is a rudimentary stickman. The performer goes on to explain that "the stickman lives on this card, the Ace of Diamonds is his home", as this is explained the card is shown clearly on both sides. The performer then goes on to say "like all other people, Mr Stickman likes to go on holiday". With one quick shake the stickman drawing disappears from the back of the Ace of Diamonds which is then placed face-down on the table. The deck of cards...
Self-Publishing: Immortality on a Budget
Tom Stone
If you want to learn more about how to write your own ebook, then download this shareware ebook Self-Publishing by Tom Stone. This is specifically written for magicians but many of the desktop publishing techniques taught are valuable for any other genre you want to write for. Tom Stone is a top performer and very creative. His advice is excellent. You can download his ebook for free. And if you like it send Tom $5. Instructions on how to do that are in the ebook.
1st edition 2005, 23 pages.
4 Most
Peter Duffie
Four lovely card effects put together by Peter Duffie.
4-SOME: Here's a simple and automatic, yet highly effective, way to get four of a kind using the Fulves "Gemini Twins" concept.
3-SOME: A matching effect where the spectator does all the work and finishes with Three of a Kind. Inspired by, but not using, Marty Kane's Status Quo-2 Principle.
THE HEAVY TEAM: A selected card lost in a packet is found by a randomly chosen Ace detective.
GHOST BUSTER: In effect, you show an Ace, Two, Three and Four of Spades. Each card passes from top to bottom and it is then discarded. When you reach...
The Art of Remembering and Placing Multiple Key Cards
Nick ConticelloLives of the Conjurers: Volume 2
Professor Solomon
- CARDINI He seemed bewildered by his own magic
- BLACKSTONE "The Last of the Great Magicians"
- LEON MANDRAKE He wore a turban or a top hat - depending on the gig
- DUNNINGER Was it true that the renowned mindreader couldn't read the mind of a gnat?
- DAVENPORT BROTHERS Their spirit cabinet brought them fame. But were they mediums or magicians?
- PROFESSOR NEUMAN He had misread a mind - and the police hauled him away
- THE GREAT LESTER Did he have the exclusive rights to that name?
- GEORGES MÉLIÈS A magician who transformed himself into a filmmaker
- CHARLIER No one knew where he came from - or where he finally went ...
The Prototypes of the Everymen of Magicians (a parody)
Dale A. HildebrandtTwice Shy
Dale A. Hildebrandt
This tiny ebook file contains 125 words and a revolutionary, never before thought-of, never before revealed, never before published principle that allows you to give amazingly accurate readings. With this principle alone, you could go to a psychic fair, set up shop, and let client do all the heavy lifting for you. (Okay, those two last sentences were hype!) This ebook may be shorter than others, but it provides you with the essential principle.
I offer this file to inspire people. I would be greatly interested in hearing your thoughts on the principle. You can reach me at the following email:...
Fink
Kyle MacNeill
A clever application of Fandango.
The visual appearance of a thought-of word that will knock your sox off! Young Kyle MacNeill has been forging a reputation for himself as a clever and enthusiastic card magician. At just 14 years of age, his approach and dedication to our art is so heart-warming. Here is a young man who cares about the details, the history, and the integrity of our art. We were amazed to receive this application of Fandango from Kyle. It firmly displays an understanding of our craft far beyond his meager years. With people like Kyle, the future is in good hands.
EFFECT: A spectator initials...
The Double Issue 2
Kyle MacNeill
It includes an interview with legend Peter Duffie, a trick from Kyle himself, a trick from David Devlin, a short review of the Blackpool Magic Convention 2011, a review of High Spots by Caleb Wiles and a competition.
1st edition 2011, 12 pages.
In Black and White: three card effects
John Gelasi
A collection of three great close-up card pieces.
Change for Three Jokers: A novel "Wild Card" effect where three Jokers change into the mates of a selection one-by-one, concluding with the production of the selection itself.
R.B. Mix: A simplisitc but effective "Oil and Water" routine with just 4 cards, but lots of magical moments.
Waver: Nick Trost's classic "Eight Card Brainwave" taken to a new level.
1st edition 2011, 10 pages.
Winning Products Sampler
(Benny) Ben Harris
If you create, design, manufacture or retail products for the magic market you will find a lifetime of experience in this ebook.
The full product can be found here: Winning Products
37 pages







