(23rd March 1914 - 17th June 1984)
Major American magical entertainer, author, inventor and collector. Performed a popular full-evening show for many years. Produced and performed in the first network TV magic special, "The Festival of Magic", broadcast on May 27, 1957 on NBC-TV (a show which also featured Cardini's last television appearance). He wrote a long-running column in Hugard's Magic Monthly under the pen name "Frank Joglar", derrived from words meaning "candid magician". His incredible book and memborabilia collection was legendary. He wrote a number of classic books on magic history, including Panorama of Magic, The Illustrated History of Magic, and Houdini: The Untold Story.
Coauthors: Jean Hugard, Fred Braue, Hen Fetsch
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Magic at Your FingertipsMilbourne Christopher & Hen Fetsch![]() We can't remember the last time we had so much fun enjoying a book on magic. No stuffy prose or verbose instructions here, Christopher and Fetsch reveal the inner workings just as if you're discussing them over a beer or burger at your favorite hangout. Magic at Your Fingertips features chapters on close-up conjuring, mental magic, card feats, sorcery with silks and a wide assortment of unusual variety magic. It contains... | 2019 / 4 / 7 | $6.00 to wish list | ||
More Tips On TricksMilbourne Christopher![]() This ebook picks up from where his earlier book, Tips on Tricks, leaves off - with no duplication of material. Just practical, tested material for any performer. At this low price, we think it's one of the finest values in magic today. "One of the most practical brochures on magic I've ever seen. 'More Tips on Tricks' is crammed with material which has obviously been performance tested." - Wm. W. Larsen, Sr. | 2019 / 1 / 22 | $3.00 to wish list | ||
Tips on TricksMilbourne Christopher![]() Christopher reveals his favorite tips, ideas, gags, patter and effects from his own shows. Get more from the magic you already own. Divided into three parts, you get Tips on Tricks; Nite Club Magic (featuring suggestions from the author and Russell Swann); and Up From the Audience - a chapter of practical tips for getting the best audience helpers up on stage to assist you. A wealth of practical, tested material for any performer, written by the author who brought you Stretching A Rope. One of the finest values in magic. "[A] non-padded presentation of bits, gags and "business" that any active wizard can... | 2018 / 11 / 12 | $3.00 to wish list | ||
Varied DeceptionsMilbourne Christopher![]()
| 2017 / 11 / 5 | $12.00 to wish list | ||
Stretching A RopeMilbourne Christopher![]() Completely revised, these greatly enlarged instructions include both of Milbourne Christopher's exclusive methods for stretching a rope to many times its original length. No hidden reels, magnets, or special rope needed. Regular, soft cotton magician's rope works fine for this. This will be a show-stopper in your act. Also makes a terrific introduction to a cut 'n restored or ring-on-rope routine. 1st edition... | 2017 / 1 / 6 | $2.00 to wish list | ||
One Man Mental MagicMilbourne Christopher![]()
1st edition 1952 & 1954; 1st digital edition 2016, 32 pages. | 2016 / 6 / 28 | $5.00 to wish list | ||
100 Latest Tips on TricksMilbourne Christopher![]()
| 2016 / 3 / 5 | $3.00 to wish list | ||
50 Tricks with a Thumb TipMilbourne Christopher![]()
| 2016 / 2 / 20 | $2.00 to wish list | ||
Conjuring with ChristopherMilbourne Christopher![]()
| 2015 / 6 / 27 | $4.00 to wish list | ||
Hugard's Magic Monthly Volume 18 (Jun 1960 - Aug 1961)Milbourne Christopher & Fred Braue![]() 144 pages
| 2013 / 10 / 31 | $4.00 to wish list PDF_facsimile | ||
Hugard's Magic Monthly Volume 17 (Jun 1959 - May 1960)Jean Hugard & Milbourne Christopher![]() 144 pages
| 2013 / 10 / 31 | $4.00 to wish list PDF_facsimile | ||
Hugard's Magic Monthly (for resale)Jean Hugard & Milbourne Christopher![]() Jean Hugard and Fred Braue wrote some of the most read magic books in magic history, such as The Royal Road to Card Magic and Expert Card Technique. A good part of Martin Gardner's Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic Tricks can be found in Hugard's Magic Monthly. It featured book reviews by John J. Crimmins Jr., and the famous Frank Joglar... | 2010 / 7 / 27 | |||
Hugard's Magic MonthlyJean Hugard & Milbourne Christopher![]() Jean Hugard and Fred Braue wrote some of the most read magic books in magic history, such as The Royal Road to Card Magic and Expert Card Technique. A good part of Martin Gardner's Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic Tricks can be found in Hugard's Magic Monthly. It featured book reviews by John J. Crimmins Jr., and the famous Frank Joglar... | 2005 / 9 / 6 | $54.00 more than one type to choose from PDF_facsimile PDF_facsimile |
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