Theory, Articles & Reviews
Theory is too often neglected. As the saying goes "The most practical thing is a good theory," you should be well grounded in magic's theory. We offer a wide variety of titles from the classics Our Magic, The Art of Magic and Fitzkee's trilogy, to modern articles by some of the most respected and outspoken teachers like Jamy Ian Swiss and Michael Close. You might also want to browse our Marketing category which offers a lot of advice on how to present yourself in a professional manner.
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Mysterious Mr. YuHarry Houdini Mysterious Mr. Yu or Haldane of the Secret Service is a story (film script) to one of Houdini's own movie creations. It features Houdini as Haldane, a secret service agent who fights an evil ring of counterfeiters, interwoven with a love story.
1st edition, 1921, Harry Houdini; 6 pages. | 2005 / 9 / 7 | $2.00 £1.58 €1.83 C$2.68 AUD$2.99 ₹138.40 CN¥13.76 JP¥221.63 R$7.70 | to wish list |
Saturday ReviewAuthor Unknown This is the review of Robert-Houdin's The Sharper Detected and Exposed that appeared in Saturday Review on May 9th, 1863.
1st edition 1863; PDF 5 pages. | 2018 / 8 / 23 | $2.00 £1.58 €1.83 C$2.68 AUD$2.99 ₹138.40 CN¥13.76 JP¥221.63 R$7.70 | to wish list |
Magical Cartoons & InterpolationsHarry Leat Harry Leat presents a great selection of cartoons with a magical theme, many of which reveal a universal truth. They will make you think, just as they will make you laugh. Harry also continues his stories from Forty Years in & around Magic.
1st edition, 1927, Harry Leat, London; 95 pages.
| 2005 / 9 / 8 | $3.00 £2.38 €2.75 C$4.02 AUD$4.48 ₹207.60 CN¥20.64 JP¥332.45 R$11.55 | to wish list |
Ninety Nine Fabrications: the ultimate collectionJames Alan & Dr. Sammy Jakubowicz Rumors have long persisted of an "other" IBM Ring in the city of Toronto. This motley crew of magicians, mentalists, gamblers, jugglers, psychics, university students and general dilettantes met regularly at a secret place known only as "the usual place and time" and adhered vigorously to its vague objectives of advancing the art of magic, trading gossip and exploring techniques for the vanishment and disappearance of pub foods in a collegial environment.
This is Ring 99 and these are their stories. Includes the official Ring 99 membership oath, the Ring 99 induction lecture, "Hail to... | 2013 / 11 / 15 | $3.00 £2.38 €2.75 C$4.02 AUD$4.48 ₹207.60 CN¥20.64 JP¥332.45 R$11.55 | to wish list |
10 Myths About Magic ExposedDevin Knight "Devin Knight is the Guy Jarrett of our time. He exposes many common magic "facts" as myths and explains why they are not true and should not be believed. You can improve yourself and improve your magic if you stop taking to heart those age-old lies that magicians and magic dealers made up just to ease their conscience about taking money from strangers." - Jim KleefeldThe theme of this e-book is that the... | 2013 / 7 / 27 | $4.00 £3.17 €3.67 C$5.36 AUD$5.97 ₹276.80 CN¥27.52 JP¥443.27 R$15.40 | to wish list |
The Art of Performance in Magic and MentalismMystic Alexandre This was the first booklet I published way back in 2002 and it was born out of a lecture I did in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where I ended by discussing The Art Of Performance In Magic And Mentalism and answering questions on the subject.
It's a brief manuscript with strong messages to reflect upon concerning principles that will enhance your rounded approach to becoming a respected performer. In this manuscript I touch on the following questions:
| 2014 / 11 / 14 | $4.00 £3.17 €3.67 C$5.36 AUD$5.97 ₹276.80 CN¥27.52 JP¥443.27 R$15.40 | to wish list |
The Expert at the Card TableS. W. Erdnase Originally entitled Artifice Ruse and Subterfuge at the Card Table, is probably the most cited and referenced book about card gambling moves - a classic in the history of magic literature. A must read for any card magician or aspiring gambling expert and an indespensable reference book. While the authorship of this book is hotly debated we are convinced it was Edward Gallaway. (For a detailed work on the search for Erdnase see Hurt McDermott's Artifice, Ruse & Erdnase.)
[A copy of this book is also included in Michael McDougall's Card Mastery. This ebook is also available in a German translation. This book was rated one of the ten basic books for a working library of conjuring by H. Adrian Smith, historian, collector... | 2005 / 6 / 14 | $5.00 £3.96 €4.58 C$6.70 AUD$7.46 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥554.09 R$19.25 | to wish list |
What is a Stage and How Do I Use It?L. C. Collier This publication is intended to give you a general working knowledge of the parts of a stage and how to use them. It covers stage construction, stage terminology, lighting and cue sheets. This will give you a nutshell version of subjects that would normally take three book volumes to cover.
A general working knowledge will help you present your act in the best possible way. Most of the legitimate theaters require union workers to run the theater. They appreciate it when you know what you want, what their facility has to offer and how to ask for it. 1st edition 2003; 17 pages. | 2008 / 9 / 30 | $5.00 £3.96 €4.58 C$6.70 AUD$7.46 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥554.09 R$19.25 | to wish list PDF_facsimile |
The Too Perfect TheoryJon Racherbaumer Can a magic trick be too perfect? Too impossible? Well, opinions differ. Some of the most prominent minds in magic disagree. Reading these essays will help you form your own personal opinion on this fundamental question. The theorists are:
1st edition 2008; 61 pages.... | 2011 / 2 / 8 | $5.00 £3.96 €4.58 C$6.70 AUD$7.46 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥554.09 R$19.25 | to wish list |
Theatrical Magic Omnibus Edition: Turning Tricks into TheaterJohn B. Pyka This is a revised and updated edition.
"A magician is an actor, playing the part of a great magician" - Robert Houdin.This classic quote is at the heart of Theatrical Magic by John Pyka (aka "Big Daddy Cool" Johnny Dellarocca). John is an accomplished actor and magician, with a degree in Music and Theater Performance from Eastern KY University and a thriving career producing theatrical entertainment for theaters, theme parks, cruise ships and corporate events. In his ebook Theatrical Magic, John teaches the reader how to create theatrical presentations for by presenting the reader with creativity... | 2012 / 9 / 1 | $5.00 £3.96 €4.58 C$6.70 AUD$7.46 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥554.09 R$19.25 | to wish list |
Misdirection for MagiciansDariel Fitzkee This is an early version of what would eventually become Magic by Misdirection.
A detailed analytical treatment of the principles and methods. Explores the psychological basis and its adaptation to the performance of magic. Many detailed ruses included covering the entire field. How to develop misdirection to fit all situations. What it is and how it works. The first concrete work on a subject that is common to all effects and all performers.
| 2019 / 9 / 9 | $5.00 £3.96 €4.58 C$6.70 AUD$7.46 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥554.09 R$19.25 | to wish list |
Entertaining by MagicHermann Pallme Not a trick in the ebook, but contains more real information on how to entertain with magic than you can get by reading a hundred others. Gives details so frequently neglected. Invaluable to any magician, for not only must one know how to do tricks, but he must also understand how to make his tricks entertaining.
| 2019 / 9 / 22 | $5.00 £3.96 €4.58 C$6.70 AUD$7.46 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥554.09 R$19.25 | to wish list |
How's Your Library?James B. Findlay An authoritative ebook on collecting for collectors. Written by one of the world's foremost collectors. Covers the whole subject of the care and arrangement of the magical library, data on the books themselves, bookplates with pages of examples, plus the Mulholland article on same. Other bits by well known collectors. Highly recommended to all who are building up their magic libraries, no matter how small at present. Preface by John Mulholland.
1st edition 1952 (self); 2nd edition 1958 (Ireland Magic); 1st digital edition, 44 pages. | 2014 / 1 / 11 | $5.95 £4.72 €5.46 C$7.97 AUD$8.88 ₹411.74 CN¥40.94 JP¥659.36 R$22.91 | to wish list PDF & EPUB |
Programmes of Famous MagiciansMax Holden This ebook gives a very nice glimpse into the past. It describes the routines and effects of the programmes of famous magicians. You will find descriptions of programmes by Dai Vernon, Al Baker, Annemann, Cardini, Blackstone, Dante, Davenport, Hugard, Keating, and many more. Check the table of contents link further down for the complete list.
1st edition, 1937, Max Holden, New York City; 49 pages.
| 2005 / 9 / 10 | $6.00 £4.75 €5.50 C$8.04 AUD$8.96 ₹415.20 CN¥41.28 JP¥664.90 R$23.10 | more than one type to choose from PDF_facsimile |
The DaOrtiz ReportMaximiliano Yedid This ebook is published with Dani DaOrtiz' permission and blessing.
Card magic is evolving. Card magicians are no longer looking for the latest "moves" and "techniques", no longer are they caring for more ways to deal seconds and bottoms. What they are looking for are psychological ploys and techniques that will allow you to create impossible magic. Dani DaOrtiz is a new force in card magic. He revolutionized it. But how many times do I hear: "I would do that... If I were him". Many magicians feel that DaOrtiz' spontaneousness and carefreeness is not a match of their personality. In this report... | 2015 / 10 / 26 | $6.00 £4.75 €5.50 C$8.04 AUD$8.96 ₹415.20 CN¥41.28 JP¥664.90 R$23.10 | to wish list |
The Book Without WordsMihwonkuoy Refizul The real secrets on how to become the greatest magician in the world. Dedicated to the discerning conjurors, the cheaters, the liars, and all other lost souls - whatever age, who want to impress, manipulate, and magish other people for profit, fun, or just entertainment. Included is a very clever and creative book test, for all of you who require a strong effect to justify the purchase. The truth is delivered as a satire, which makes it a fun read, but at the same time delivers a profoundly deep and true message.
| 2019 / 10 / 10 | $6.66 £5.28 €6.11 C$8.92 AUD$9.94 ₹460.87 CN¥45.82 JP¥738.04 R$25.64 | to wish list |
How To Win A Magic ContestVan Cleve Written by a man who has won many magic contests and who has the trophies to prove it! They illustrate this ebook.
| 2014 / 5 / 14 | $6.95 £5.51 €6.37 C$9.31 AUD$10.37 ₹480.94 CN¥47.82 JP¥770.18 R$26.76 | to wish list PDF & EPUB |
Principles and DeceptionsArthur Buckley Another great book from Arthur Buckley. He discusses some theoretical aspects of magic and then goes into detailed instructions of moves and routines with coins, cards, and billiard balls. I can highly recommend this book.
1st edition, 1948, Arthur Buckley; original 222 pages; PDF 185 pages.
CHAPTER ONE | 2005 / 9 / 7 | $7.00 £5.55 €6.42 C$9.38 AUD$10.45 ₹484.40 CN¥48.16 JP¥775.72 R$26.95 | to wish list |
Understanding the Tamariz False Clues MethodWilhelm Eberhard Tamariz' False Clues method helps professional magicians to eliminate contradictions from their acts, guaranteeing they produce the effect they really want on their audiences. This ebook explains the method, helps you avoid common errors and provides an overview of the fundamental theoretical concepts you need to correctly use every aspect of it.
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Magic by TheoryDaniel Skahen As the title suggests, this is a pure work about theory, but not old and dusty thoughts, instead a fresh and new look by Daniel Tyler. Certainly you will find topics which are as old as magic, such as 'the merit of gimmicks' and 'misdirection', but you will also find a chapter dealing with 'where to shop', which is up-to-date and includes places on the internet. This chapter alone can save you a multiple of the price of this ebook. Or what about 'getting the girl' or 'how to admire Blaine, but be yourself' - all topics that Daniel discusses. You might be shocked to hear that Daniel is just eighteen... | 2005 / 9 / 10 | $7.50 £5.94 €6.88 C$10.05 AUD$11.19 ₹519.00 CN¥51.60 JP¥831.13 R$28.88 | to wish list |
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