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Maurice Fogel

Maurice Fogel

(East End, London, England: 7th July 1911 - 30th October 1981)

Inspired and learned at age 12 from magic books in a London public library. Pro since debut in 1929 as assistant to Rameses. Worked as "The Magical Impressionist" 1935-36, impersonating famous magicians. Mentalist since 1939. Pet publicity effect: Bullet Catching 1941-60. Probably invented Russian Roulette (in 1970) and did invent Cheating the Gallows (by 1978). Wrote 5 booklets. Audio (1970s). In 1971 his only child, Nadine, married magician Chris Woodward. Died in London.

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Headline Hunter by Maurice Fogel

Fogel's original patter, presentation, handling, and routine are all here. It's an effect that helped take Fogel to the top. It can do so for you.

A trick that took Fogel into many newspaper headlines. This is Fogel's original creation. You walk into any room and ask any person present to collect a few different newspapers ... any type ... any date. Whilst this is being done you write a prediction on a slate, board, or piece of paper according to the conditions under which you are working. This prediction is left in the possession of a spectator. They now select one of the newspapers...

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Cheating the Gallows: Fogel's Top Secrets No. 5 by Maurice Fogel

A tremendous amount of thought, study and development has gone into the routine and presentation of this effect, the result of many years of refinement and actual performance before paying audiences. Maurice has performed this effect literally thousands of times under all sorts of conditions, in cabaret and on stage. It has been an unfailing highlight of his performances, talked about and remembered. So many mental effects give the audience nothing to look at and use the same old plots. Certainly, from the very moment the audience see the arresting sight of a gallows before them the effect must...

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The Houdini Seance: Fogel's Top Secrets No. 4 (used) by Maurice Fogel

Booklet stapled in very good condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition.

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The Houdini Seance: Fogel's Top Secrets No. 4 by Maurice Fogel

Fogel's presentation is impressive, a fascinating story which unfolds in front of the very eyes of the audience. The routine consists of a block penetration effect, spirit knots, and a spirit slate effect using two ungimmicked pieces of blackboard. Additionally you will need candle, candlestick, and a photograph of Harry Houdini.

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The story is so compelling that Maurice told us he had, in fact, used this many times on its own without the magical effects and he once broadcast this story over the radio from the Middle East.

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Fogelism: An Attitude to Life by Maurice Fogel

The famous British mentalist, Maurice Fogel, leveraged his success as performer to branch out into the self-help category, by writing this book. He writes:

There is no strange mysticism about Fogelism; it is simply a mental attitude towards life which, I have found, achieves unsuspected results. It is the logical training of one's mind so that it sizes up the approach to a problem and tackles it rationally, instead of allowing the magnitude of that problem to overwhelm.

  • Foreword
  • The Mind Is Lazy
  • Controlled By Subconscious
  • Secret Of Hypnotism
  • Learn To Relax
  • Power Of Suggestion ...
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The Fortune Formula: Fogel's Top Secrets No. 2 by Maurice Fogel

In this second manuscript in Fogel's Top Secrets series, he explains his system of how to develop a new routine, what he calls "The Fogel Formula". It is a system of how to structure and proceed with your training and development towards a particular goal. Fogel is using his success system for things he wants to achieve in general not just magic.

Fogel demonstrates how his formula operates by applying it to a question he often received after his shows: "Can you tell fortunes?" To address this frequent question he developed a particular routine involving a zodiac chart. The chart, the routine,...

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The Gambling Ghost: Fogel's Top Secrets No. 1 by Maurice Fogel

In this publication Fogel reveals his famous rope tie technique. From the foreword:

It is a routine which can be adapted to be performed either solo, or with a partner; entirely surrounded by an audience in a small room, or from the stage of a large hall; as an entertainment at a function or banquet, or even as a demonstration-lecture before Occult Research Societies and Scientific Circles.

  • Foreword
  • Introductory Address
  • The Routine
  • Requirements
  • Explanation
  • The Fogel Rope Tie in Action
  • Production of the Whisky Bottle
  • Summary
  • Concluding Observations
  • Finale

1st edition 1961,...

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Fogel's Million Dollar Pieces of Cardboard by Maurice Fogel

Maurice Fogel was undoubtedly one of the greatest mind-readers in the UK, bringing a panache and dramatic flair to everything he presented.

"Fogel in the Pentagon" is intended as a "test" for publicity purposes. His "Just Call your Number" is his tremendous billet reading masterpiece which formed probably the strongest part of his act over many, many years, - used on-stage, in cabaret, under all sorts of conditions.

  • Preface
  • Fogel As Seen By Edwin
  • Fogel In The Pentagon
  • Just Call Your Number
1st edition 1986, 20 pages; PDF 20 pages.
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Technicolor Chance: Fogel's Top Secrets No. 3 by Maurice Fogel

In a row on a tray stand five differently colored tissue paper bags. Two members of the audience are invited to participate in a little game. Each of the tissue paper bags has been screwed over at the top. Four of the bags, states the magician, contain crumpled pieces of paper. The fifth one contains something of value. The bags can be examined without actually being opened. They can be shaken and held to the light. Sure enough, something is seen and heard inside each of them. A taper is lit. The audience are asked to nominate one of the bags. The bag is lifted and caught on fire, when it dramatically...

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