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Alexander by David Charvet

2012-01-28T06:26:00.001-08:00

Alexander by David Charvet

get it here	The first edition of Alexander The Man Who Knows told the incredible story of Claude Conlin's rise to fame as his generation's premier mindreader. Just when you thought the Alexander story couldn't get any more amazing, along comes this new, greatly-expanded edition. Loads of new stories that read like a Saturday afternoon movie serial and dozens of new photographs that prove every one of those stories is true. Throughout this book, two very different stories unfold. First there is the account of Claude Alexander Conlin, the man who became perhaps the highest paid entertainer in the field of magic. Starting out as a stage illusionist, Alexander eventually discarded the large props and relied on his tremendous skills as a showman to put over an act of mentalism and psychic readings. As the turbaned Man Who Knows, Alexander earned four million dollars over the course of a relatively short career during the 1920s. The second story that runs concurrently with Alexander's theatrical career includes details on his seven marriages (sometimes to more than one woman at once), time spent in local jails and federal prison, his trial for attempting to extort an oilman millionaire, his failed attempt to out run the authorities in a high powered speed-boat loaded with bootlegged liquor, and the four men that he admitted killing. It is not the kind of story in which you expect to find names like Harry Kellar, Dr. A.M. Wilson, Harry Houdini, Servais Le Roy, Howard Thurston, Floyd Thayer, Joe Dunninger and Harry Blackstone but here they are, both friend and foe alike. From the gold fields of Alaska to saance parlors on the Barbary Coast to the most luxurious theaters in North America, the story of The Man Who Knows is a story like no other. Pages: 267 - 8' x 10' - Hardcover with dust jacket - Illustrated with photographs, programs, advertisements and diagrams p lus twelve pages of full color, with 70 new photographs! Peek inside Alexander - The Man Who Knows Introduction To The Second Edition In the Introduction to the first edition of this book I wrote: 'I wish that I could say that this is the definitive biography of Alexander. It is not. But it is probably the closest we will get at this late date.' Boy, was I wrong. Following the publication of the book in 2004, a mountain of new material appeared, as if by magic. But, you ask, since Alexander died in 1954, what could be 'new'' Surprisingly, a lot. And it came from sources previously unavailable to me. One of the first persons to contact Mike Caveney and me after the book appeared was Alexander's grand-niece, Cathy Stevenson. It turns out that Cathy is the Conlin family historian. Her grandfather, Clarence, also known as 'CB,' was Alexander's brother. Cathy had grown up hearing unbelievable stories about her grandfather and great-uncle. Later, she inherited a trunk full of material concerning her grandfather's career as a stage mindreader, which paralleled his more famous brother, Alexander. Clarence also had a successful career as an attorney, defending high-profile Hollywood clients, including family-friend, Alexander Pantages. In addition to material about her grandfather, Cathy had also researched the Conlin family back to the time they first came to America, which pre-dates previously published accounts. She also had detailed data about the life of Alexander's father, Berthold Michael James Conlin. And perhaps most significantly, Cathy put me in touch again with Alexander's 90 year-old son, John. I had spoken to John briefly in 2002, during research for the first edition. Understandably, he was reticent at that time to talk about his Dad, as I am sure he was uncertain as to how his contributions would be used. In November, 2005, following the release of the book, I spoke abo ut Alexander at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. There I met Cathy and other members of the Conlin family. I gave a copy of the book to Cathy, who promised to pass it along to John. Several months later I was back in Pasadena for a weekend at Mike and Tina Caveney's home. I had been there less than five minutes when Mike said, 'Let's go see John Conlin.' He picked up the telephone and called the assisted-living facility where John resides. The receptionist said John would enjoy the visit. So, after winding our way through Friday afternoon rush-hour traffic in Los Angeles, Mike and I arrived to have dinner with John Conlin. John was touched that we would visit him. He had enjoyed the book and had more details to offer. In-between bites of peach cobbler, every one of my questions brought forth tales that would be unknown by anyone but the son of 'The Man Who Knows.' It was all brought clearly into perspective when John showed us a picture of himself at age 5 standing next to Harry Kellar, the Dean of American magicians, who died in 1922. Here we were in 2006, talking to a man who had actually known Kellar! This was an especially jaw-dropping moment for Mike, who had recently published Kellar's biography. Before we left that evening, John entrusted Mike and me with four large, well-worn scrapbooks. They were filled with family photos, dating back to the turn of the twentieth century. Later that night, back at Mike's house, we both studied the images into the early morning hours of the next day and found many surprising revelations. John and his son, Alexander, were gracious in allowing us to scan any photographs that we found of interest, before returning the scrapbooks to the family. Back home, I kept digging. Recent leaps in technology have made it easier to find information concerning the illusive Alexander. In just a few short years, the world of information has transformed from paper to pixels. Complete files of newspapers are now searchable via the internet. Previously, when one was researching a person through newspaper files it was sometimes necessary to scroll through hundreds of microfilmed pages to find one morsel of information. If one knew an approximate date and specific newspaper to search, the task was a bit easier. Without this basic data, it was like looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. Now, after typing just a name or subject into my laptop computer, online search engines can pick through thousands of newspaper files in seconds, bringing forth more information than Alexander would have ever dreamed possible with his mystic turban. When the first edition of Alexander sold out, Mike and I made the decision that rather than reprint the book as it was, a completely new edition should be created that would incorporate this new material. Some parts of the Alexander story have changed since the previous telling. Other parts have been brought into clearer focus. While Alexander is still cloaked in somewhat of a veil of mystery, we have now been able to pull that veil aside just a little bit more. I think you'll find, as I have, that the man behind the curtain was even more amazing than his carefully crafted stage persona. David Charvet September, 2006
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Drawing Room Deceptions by Hollingworth

2012-01-28T06:22:00.001-08:00

Drawing Room Deceptions by Hollingworth

get it here	Drawing Room Deceptions did not become the publisher's fastest selling book ever just by chance. It was the direct result of a series of specific events. The first ingredient was a young English schoolboy willing to invest a full decade of his young life in the study and practice of close-up card magic. He was not satisfied to mimic the tricks of others so he created a repertoire that was totally original. Along the way, he developed a distinct performing style that was gentlemanly yet steeped in sophisticated humor. Following graduation from university, Guy spent a couple of years traveling around the world performing and lecturing for club meetings and convention audiences. Add to this, television appearances around the world such as The World's Greatest Magic in America. This exposure to thousands of magicians established Guy's reputation for possessing impeccable skill along with an arsenal of original material. And one miracle that stood out among all others was his not-to-be-believed, piece-by-piece card restoration, now known to the magic world at large as The Reformation. The final piece of the puzzle was putting all of this knowledge into a single book, Drawing Room Deceptions. The added fact that this entire book was written, illustrated and designed by young Mr. Hollingworth simply makes this story that much more amazing. It is not an exaggeration to say that the magic world was desperate for the release of this book and when it finally did appear, the response was overwhelming. The presses had barely stopped spinning when it went to a second printing and it is now in its fifth edition. Customers knew they would be thrilled with the sleights, theories and routines that fill the 320 pages of Drawing Room Deceptions but they were surprised and delighted with the book's physical appeara nce. The two-color stamping on the cover, a frontispiece featuring a formal portrait of the author, marbled end-sheets and distinctive typography and artwork give this book the appearance of a classic, nineteenth century magic textbook. Pages: 311 - 6' x 9' - Hardbound with 2-color stamping on cover and spine. Marbled endsheets. Here is a peek inside Drawing Room Deceptions EPILOGUE during which a method for tearing and restoring a card is discussed. I have always had something of a love-hate relationship with magic; I certainly feel passionate about it much of the time, but I have a tremendous need of completely dissociating myself from it on regular occasions, or I tend to find it incredibly tedious. Magic incorporates elements which I love, and those which I cannot stand. Amongst the latter are the mass of marketed tricks and dealer halls at conventions; that is not through any snobbery or dislike for those who make their living out of producing and selling such items, but rather out of a complete lack of interest. I am aware that by ignoring this side of conjuring I am denying myself many fine effects that I will never otherwise come across, that could make valuable additions to my repertoire, but nonetheless, I have never understood the fascination with the dealer items. For some reason I vividly remember mentioning this incredulity to a colleague at an early convention that I attended, and being met with his philosophical answer that 'they are all looking for the one trick in amongst all the others that will make them famous.' Despite being impressed at my relatively early age by the profundity of this statement of an older and wiser performer, I always had my doubts about the validity of what he had said; apart from feeling that it was unlikely that such a thought had ever crossed the minds of most of the people who were present, surely there could be no trick that could actually make your name, nor even distinguish you particularly from other fellows in the field. Whilst I still have my doubts that such a trick can be found on any dealer's table, or for that matter in any book or magazine, I have been truly amazed by the apparent interest that has been aroused by a trick which I came up with mainly to satisfy personal curiosity, rather than as any particular marketing ploy whereby I would become better known. In fact it was in my first year at university, where I had been fortunate enough to be allocated a room of my own, that the beginnings of such a trick came about. As the work load was rather light to start off with, and since the campus was small and frequently devoid of evening entertainment, I initially quite often found myself in my room with time to kill. Having always intended to perform a torn and restored card of some description, I had recently learned and been very impressed by J.C. Wagner's method from his book Seven Secrets, and had set to work o n possible ways of effecting a visible restoration of each piece. Although quite successful, this made the discrepancy of the final piece not being restored all the worse, and I decided that I would try to come up with a solution to this point. Progress was significantly hampered by the location of the only mirror in the room, which was above the sink, causing a multitude of dropped cards over the months to become slightly damp and unusable. Of the various methods that came out of these otherwise unproductive evenings, I had very little confidence in any, but nonetheless felt that from a theoretical point of view I had come some way towards solving the problem. It was only after showing one version to a few friends that I became persuaded that it may actually be worth my performing it. After a while of doing so, I began to realize that it was not the method that was significantly wrong, but more the lack of practice, that I was now getting through performance. After a w hile, other conjurors expressed a certain interest in the method, and it was for my first lecture, which was at the Opus Isle of Man Convention, that I was persuaded to release the method (which to my amazement had seemingly fooled some people). It was released on video, being a simpler and quicker method for the novice such as myself to convey the workings than in textual form. I decided to release it as a strictly limited edition, not because of any desire to keep it exclusive, nor because I thought that it was a great trick, but simply as I cynically thought that since no-one would be interested in a complicated trick by someone whom they had never heard of, by releasing it as such, a few people might actually buy it, perceiving it to be more important than it was. In fact, it seemed that interest was such that this ploy was unnecessary; I have frequently regretted making this pledge of the limited edition, as I have been met with many offers since to buy the tape. Howev er, being a man of my word, I have not sold any since the end of that limited edition, nor will I ever do so; however, that was over three years ago, and I have decided that it is now time to discuss the method in another format, that being this book. It is my sincere hope that this will not cause offence to anyone who purchased the tape, as they have now had at least three years of exclusivity, should they wish to have made use of it, and it seems to me that if anyone else is truly desirous of learning the method (and I fear that they will have to be so in order to comprehend the following essay), they should be entitled to do so even if they did not happen to be on hand to buy the tape. And so, by way of a conclusion to this book, there follows the complete description, with a number of possible variations, of what is arguably my favorite trick, and that which certainly has been kinder to me than any other, which has come to be called The Reformation.
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Dragon Breath by Brian Platt

2012-01-28T06:18:00.001-08:00

Dragon Breath by Brian Platt

get it here	Open a tin of blue wintergreen Altoids. Hand a few out to friends who need one and take one out for yourself. Instantly your blue Altoid turns into a red cinnamon one. Eat it, then blow on the tin itself. ALL the mints in the tin now change to red cinnamon ones! Dragon Breath effects are structured in such a way that you start and end totally clean! Dragon Breath utilizes one tin and only one tin. Absolutely no switches or need to carry additional items! Dragon Breath is 100% examinable. Spectators are free to pass around the tin afterwards and even eat the mints! Dragon Breath allows you to customize your routine. Make Altoids turn into Red Hots, Orange Tic Tacs, Tiny Chiclets, Nerds... It's totally up to you! Comes complete with all necessary gimmicks and a DVD with some routines to get started.
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Classic Correspondence by Mike Caveney

2012-01-28T06:08:00.001-08:00

Classic Correspondence by Mike Caveney

get it here	Each month in MAGIC magazine, Mike Caveney selects from the files of the legendary Egyptian Hall Museum a letter of historical importance. Sometimes the writer or recipient (or both) are well-known names while other times the players are totally unknown, but every letter sheds new light on a shadowy corner of magic's fascinating history. After placing each letter in context Mike provides additional information about the people, places, tricks, theaters and everything else that might be mentioned, illustrating it with rare memorabilia from his collection. It's like being taken on a guided tour through the historical files of Egyptian Hall Museum by the curator.The first 24 articles that appeared in MAGIC magazine (2006-07) have been collected into a beautiful new book. The entire book is printed in full-color with additional annotations, previously-unseen photographs, posters and other rare memorabilia. If you enjoy reading Mike's monthly column (back in MAGIC for 2010 - 2011) you will love this expanded and enhanced volume containing the first series of 24 letters. It's the perfect gift for anyone who loves the art of magic. Pages: 288 - 6' x 9' - Hardcover - fully indexed, with beautiful full-color endsheets
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Long Beach Mystics DVD (includes performance by Armando Lucero)

2012-01-28T06:04:00.001-08:00

Long Beach Mystics DVD (includes performance by Armando Lucero)

get it here	In 1955, in the Southern California community of Long Beach, a group of young people started a magic club. In spite of (or perhaps because of) the lack of adult supervision, the young magicians thrived. The group soon dominated the young magic scene in California and beyond for 30 years. Even though the group disbanded in the 1980s, its members still represent some of the most creative artists in the magic world today. Filmmaker Shelly Jenkins has created a documentary about the magic club that never grew up. This is the story of the Long Beach Mystics. Featuring Interviews and performances with: Michael Weber, Mike Caveney, Stan Allen, Bill Smith, Les Arnold & Dazzle, Armando Lucero, Mark Kalin & Jing er, Randy Pryor, Dana Daniels, James Hamilton, Victor & Diamond, Kevin James and David Deeble. With reflections by Mac King and Lance Burton. DVD Bonus Features Include: A reflection by Mike Caveney on working with Orson Welles. A heartfelt and sincere explanation of the impact of the Long Beach Mystics by The Amazing Johnathan. A never before seen 2004 interview with the late Bill McComb. Running Time Approximately: 54min
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If An Octopus Could Palm by Dan and Dave Buck

2012-01-28T05:54:00.001-08:00

If An Octopus Could Palm by Dan and Dave Buck

get it here	Dan and Dave's first book reveals over a dozen conceptual palming techniques designed to inspire new ways of thinking about the age-old practice of holding out. Highlights include a method for replacing a bottom palmed card to the top of the deck, a switch loading a palmed card beneath the top card in the action of turning it over, a variation of the Miller Cascade Control that allows for the card to be palmed and a streamlined approach for executing the Diagonal Palm Shift from a peek.What is palming' Basically, it's the techniques magicians and gamblers use to secretly remove cards from the pack into hidden positions in the hands. Gamblers refer to it as holding out. In fact, a card can be palmed from any location in the deck into pretty much any palm position without your spectators ever suspecting. As a result, these cards can be surreptitiously placed either back on top, bottom, or anywhere you conceive (your pocket, a shoe, your spectator's purse, even another palm). Palming also affords the ability to retain certain cards while the spectators shuffle, only to be replaced later, under your control.Beautifully printed and bound with luxurious features such as a foil embossed title, a tip-in reproduction of the original cover art by Juan Luis Buanuel, a protective dust-jacket and color accents throughout, If an Octopus Could Palm is 90 pages with 109 hand drawn illustrations.
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Refill for Telethought Pad (small)

2012-01-28T05:50:00.001-08:00

Refill for Telethought Pad (small)

get it here	4.25' x 2.75' sized replacement pages for Small Telethough Pad. NOTE: Actual Telethought Pad and Instructions *NOT* included.
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Refill for Telethought Pad (large)

2012-01-28T05:47:00.001-08:00

Refill for Telethought Pad (large)

get it here	5.5' x 4' sized replacement pages for Large Telethough Pad. NOTE: Actual Telethought Pad and Instructions *NOT* included.
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Reflections by Helder Guimaraes

2012-01-28T05:43:00.001-08:00

Reflections by Helder Guimaraes

get it here	Foray deeper into the mind of Helder GuimaraUKPes, a supreme conjuror and philosopher of the art. Discover the secrets to his most talked about effects. Be inspired from his profound thinking and psychological analysis. Immerse yourself with the finer elements of magic that transcend amateur to professional. Reflections is a personal manifestation of Helder's passion for magic featuring five remarkable effects with cards. Every nuance is explained. From conception, technique and audience management to creative solutions, the end result is enlightening. However, this is not a guide for the magician wanting to learn a few quick tricks. These are audience tested performance pieces meant to be studied and applied.Beautifully bound in a soft linen, Reflections is 150 pages with 60 illlustrations
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Maestro by Rene Lavand and Luis De Matos

2012-01-28T05:39:00.001-08:00

Maestro by Rene Lavand and Luis De Matos

get it here	Rene Lavand is a true master of magic. An elegant and dextrous magician who turns every performance into a theatrical experience. Now you can see Rene Lavand performing his professional show at the Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon, Portugal. Shot on multiple cameras and in high quality video this is an opportunity to see Rene Lavand at his best. These Magic-Packed DVDs Include Explanations For Rene Lavand's Professional Act: The Credential, Ace, 2, 3, 4, The Sonnet, Ambitious Card, Three of Spades, Why do the Colors Alternate, The Copla, It Can't Be Done Any Slower, Calling the Cards, The Three Bread Crumbs, Card in Wallet. Plus Signature Compositions: The Greek, The Cumanes, Gitano Antonio, Duel in the West, The Tijuano, Old Man River, The Pygmalion, Spanish Deck Routine. And Techniques: False shu ffles, cuts, deals, palms, change and deck switch. MAESTRO, the stunning new DVD Box Set from the Essential Magic Collection. The incredible magic of Rene Lavand, 4 DVDs, 8 hours of performance, explanations and interviews. Subtitled in 5 Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese.
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Wonder Bubble by Theatre Magic

2012-01-28T05:29:00.001-08:00

Wonder Bubble by Theatre Magic

get it here	Remeber when you were a kid and anything seemed possible' Well, now imagine anything is. As you display some ordinary bubbles you continue blowing them recalling the story of how important imagination is. Then suddenly you reach out and actually grab a bubble without it bursting. Not only that but as you go to hand it out, it has now turned into a solid bubble! You can keep this up for as long as you want...after all, it's your imagination! *Turn fantasy into reality!* This kit includes: Bubble solution, acrylic bubbles and instruction DVD.
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Svengali Deck by Theatre Magic

2012-01-28T05:25:00.001-08:00

Svengali Deck by Theatre Magic

get it here	The Svengali is an incredible deck of trick cards. It will give anyone the appearance of being a top-notch card magician. The possibilities of effects are more than we can list! Have a card selected and returned to the pack. You can shuffle the deck as much as you want, cut the cards as much as you want, and you NEVER lose control of the selected card. Now you can... Make their card vanish from the deck and appear anywhere you want Make two different selections change places right before their eyes Any card changes instantly into the selected card So many amazing effects you can do with Svengali *The Deck That Makes You An Expert!* This kit includes: special custom deck and instructional DVD
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Spreed by Brian Platt

2012-01-28T05:17:00.001-08:00

Spree'd by Brian Platt

get it here	Platt Magic introduces the means to create some of the most mind-blowing close-up magic you'll ever perform. And the best part - it's all done with apparently everyday objects - Spree candies. Here are just some of the Spree'd routines: LEAST FAVORITE FLAVOR - Display all five flavors of Spree's in your hand. Ask your spectator to name their least favorite flavor- the one they'd choose to put back in the pack. Let's say they name orange. Close your fingers over the Sprees. When you open your hand the orange spree is missing and appears on the end an open pack Sprees! SPREE'CHEROO - A red spree sits at the open end of a pack of Sprees. A green spree sits in your palm. The two Sprees instantly change places. Both can instantly be handed out. TRAFFIC LIGHT- Hopping Halves with everyday candies. Showa red, yellow and green Spree. One by one you place them in your pocket, as one by one they return to your hand. Comes complete with all necessary gimmicks and a DVD with some routines to get started.
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Versatile Card Magic Revisited by Simon

2012-01-28T05:10:00.001-08:00

Versatile Card Magic Revisited by Simon

get it here	In 1981, with little fanfare, a brand new publishing company released a book on card magic by an unknown author. Today, more than 20 years later, Frank Simon's Versatile Card Magic is considered a modern classic. Those lucky enough to own a copy of the first and only edition know that Frank's methods are diabolical and the effects created by them are baffling to magicians and laymen alike. Here at long last, is the much anticipated edition of Frank's elusive book. The text has been corrected, rewritten when necessary, and completely re-typeset. The 111 photos that appeared in the original book have been replaced with 283 new, crystal-clear images. The only thing that as stayed the same is Frank's great magic and those distinctive Jerry's Nugget cards that appear in the photos. Pages: 228 - 9.5' x 10' - Hardcover with dust jacket - B lack and white photos A PEEK INSIDE FRANK SIMON'S 'VERSATILE CARD MAGIC REVISITED' Table of Contents Publisher's Note Mike Caveney Foreword Cy Endfield Preface Frank Simon Part One Versatile Spread Controls Versatile Outjog Control Pass the Sandwich Catch the Sandwich Toss the Sandwich A.P.E. (Rich Marotta) Versatile Even Control The Card that Finds Itself Cut and Count Casual Control The Informers Versatile Re-Entry Control You Shuffle as I Shuffle Odds on Triumph Handmade Triumph Part Two Varieties Benihana Aces Pirandello False Cut (Jeff Semel) Pirandello Undercut About Faces Aces II Teaser Bluff Shift Cutiltillusion The Collectavator Pop-out Move (Piet Forton) Ultimate Pop-out Move (Piet Forton) Keep on Cloning Topsy Turvy Faro The Spread Double Lift Christ-Kardyro Spread Switch Spread Cull Quorum Quota Odd Color Out Part Three Advanced Versatile Spread TechniquesvVersatile Cull Switch Numerical Affinity Riff Spell Classical Slickie Thinking Touch Holding Position Versatile Bottom Reverse Jim Patton Versatile Bottom Reverse Spread 'em Don't Forget to Remember Versatile Cover Steal Open Cover Steal Guesstimation Special Hot Zinger Tre Choice Elevator Sandwich A Stranger Coincidence Part Four The Versatile Spread Palm Versatile Spread Palm A Parting Shot
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Revelation by Dai Vernon

2012-01-28T05:06:00.001-08:00

Revelation by Dai Vernon

get it here	This is not a reprint of our 1984 edition of Revelations, Dai Vernon's legendary annotations for The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase. This new, over-size book was triggered by the discovery of more than 160 long-lost photographs of Dai Vernon's hands that were taken in 1961 specifically to illustrate this manuscript. It is as close as you will ever get to a personal session with the Professor. THE BOOK INCLUDES A facsimile reproduction of the entire, original typed Revelation manuscript. The entire text of The Expert at the Card Table with Vernon's annotations inserted at the appropriate places illustrated with the newly discovered photos of Dai Vernon's hands. Plus more than 100 pages of added material including Vernon's explanation (with photos) of Topping the Deck, Walter Scott's Second Deal and Double Belly Cut, the Ping Pong Shift, The Hop, Allen Kennedy's legendary Center Deal and more. Pages: 392 - 9' x 11.5' - Hardcover - The book bound in green cloth and stamped with copper foil, and the beautiful dustjacket were designed by Michael Albright.
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Variations Revisited by Earl Nelson

2012-01-28T05:01:00.001-08:00

Variations Revisited by Earl Nelson

get it here	The first privately circulated edition of Earl Nelson's Variations was published in 1978. One year later Mark Wilson produced the edition that today is considered a modern classic. Now, twenty-five years later, Variations has undergone a complete transformation. The text has been corrected, expanded and re-typeset, the original line drawings have been replaced with 270 crystal-clear photographs and the dimensions of the book have been changed allowing it to lay flat on the table for ease of study. Plus, an entire section of brand new material has bee added which includes the incredible Miller Variable Placement. Upon seeing Earl perform this versatile move, some of the most knowledgeable magicians in the business called it revolutionary. Now you can have all of Earl's old material and the best new material simply by revisiting Variations. Pages: 151 - 10' x 10' - Hardcover with dust jacket - Introduction by Dai Vernon A PEEK INSIDE EARL NELSON'S VARIATIONS REVISITED Table of Contents Publisher's Note Foreword Dai Vernon Preface Earl Nelson Section One Cards Reset Reset Between Your Points of Departure Slow Motion Top Change Color Changing Deck The Haunted Card Exploding Aces Pass the Sandwich Submarine Sandwich About Faces Aces Wrist Turn Bluff Shift Sleeve Aces Section Two Cards & Coins Pretty Good Coins Across Coined Card The $1.50 Vanish Four the Hard Way Four the Easy Way Section Three Finger Rings Clifton's Ring Move Earl's Ring Move Impromptu Flying Ring Section Four Bonus Effects Hit and Run Aces The Changing of the Card Section Five New Material Miller Variable Placement MVPalm Low Fat Sandwich Inspired by Marnase Face Up Flyers Re-Blocked Commentary: Why and Why Not
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The Great Lyle by Edwin Dawes

2012-01-28T04:56:00.001-08:00

The Great Lyle by Edwin Dawes

get it here	If any one man can be credited with extending the Golden Age of Magic in Britain, that man is Cecil Lyle. After achieving fame as a music hall performer, he set his sights on the creation of a full-evening show in the tradition of the great magicians of his youth. Even the outbreak of World War II did not deter him from persuing this goal. Through relentless hard work, Lyle eventually realized this dream with the creation of the *Cavalcade of Mysteries* and later his *Mystery Box Revue. Audiences in Britain, Australia, Europe and South Africa were treated to some of the greatest illusions ever created by Horace Goldin, David Devant, Arnold deBiere, Lafayette, Amac and others. Here, for the first time, is the inspiring story of the struggles, triumphs and failures endured by Cecil Lyle during his reign as the last of the great touring illusionists. Pages: 300 - 8' x 10' - Hardcover with dust jacket - Lavishly illustrated with 100 photographs, programs, advertisements including 12 pages of full color. A peek inside The Great Lyle* Chapter 11 - Enter Bobbie Dixon, Stage Manager and Director The Lyles habitually arrived early at the theatre for the evening performances and at the close of every evening's second house each member of the company had to go first to Lyle's dressing room, and then to Lucille's, to say 'Goodnight.' This gave them the opportunity to have a word with individuals about any aspects of the evening's shows that needed attention, although for serious matters that concerned the company as a whole they would be asked to remain on stage at the conclusion of the performance. Lyle was always very happy to listen to any suggestions his staff might have for improving the presentation of the show. Lyle applied his own make-up and he was not stric t about the make-up used by his assistants. Bobbie as Stage Manager had always to wear full stage make-up and be ready to step on stage should any problem arise during the performance. Additionally, she went on stage for the finale of every show.Lyle never gave interviews to the Press but local newspapers in the cities where they were appearing received excellent advance publicity and printing blocks to be used for the show. A brochure which gave details of all the different posters and billing, press releases and photographic blocks that were available to theatre managers and newpaper editors was widely distributed. During her early days with the company the Lyles invited Bobbie to join them for dinner at a very smart West End hotel. The young lady was very nervous in such grand surroundings although she was fully acquainted with table settings as her mother had been in service and had brought up her own family in the best traditions. Lyle asked if she would pour him a glass of water. The jug had no lip and as she poured a large chunk of ice dropped out, knocked the glass over and flooded the table. Although the Lyles told her it was not her fault and the jug should have had a lip, the incident spoiled her evening and her nervousness was increased by it. As she got to know Lyle, Bobbie realised that although he was undoubtedly eccentric, he had a dry sense of humour that was only revealed outside the theatre, but he could and did see the funny side of some of the contretemps that inevitably occurred on stage from time to time. An incident off stage which probably did not amuse him, though Lucille thought it hilarious, arose through a physical characteristic that amazed all those privileged to observe it. Lyle possessed an enormous quantity of body hair. Indeed, one witness likened him to a gorilla. One day Lucille came into the theatre and delighted in telling everyone about a mishap that had befallen her husband. After his bath or shower Ly le was in the habit of spraying himself with a body lotion. On this occasion, in error, he had picked up Lucille's new hair spray and liberally doused himself with it, suddenly to discover that he was now as bristly as a hedgehog! Yet life was not always rosy for Bobbie. During their June engagement at the Palace Theatre, Chelsea, she had the unusual experience of being sacked by Lucille and then reinstated later on the same day! It came about as the result of a flood. After the second house each night the girls in the company would take off their make-up (Leichner's No. 5 and No. 9) and then wash their towels, leaving them to soak in the sink overnight. On this particular evening one of the girls left a tap running, with disastrous consequences. The next morning the stage was in a terrible state and the orchestra pit flooded to the depth of some twelve inches of water. When Lyle was told about the mess he instructed that Bobbie be dismissed instantly as it was deemed to be her responsibility. However, when the rest of the company learned of Lyle's action they rallied to Bobbie's cause and threatened to strike if she were not re-instated. Further, the logistics of the show were such that it could not possibly have run that evening without Bobbie's presence. As this realisation dawned upon Lyle later in the afternoon, he countermanded his order and Lucille conveyed the decision to Bobbie, adding 'Let that be a warning to you!' Subsequently it transpired that the theatre's night watchman, who should have detected the running tap on his rounds, had fallen asleep and not fulfilled his duties. Besides being superstitious, Lyle was also a hypochondriac and if anyone sneezed near him he would immediately hasten away to his dressing room. On one occasion in 1948 Bobbie put this habit to good use. She had been working in the theatre all the morning and had a luncheon engagement with Frank Davis, her future husband, at 12 noon. Lyle usually came in to the theatre about 11 o' clock to see to any matters that needed attention but this morning, as luck would have it, he arrived late at 10 minutes to 12 and reeled off a list of things he wanted Bobbie to do. She realised that if she had to start on these immediately she would be very late for her appointment so, with great presence of mind, she feigned a sneeze and said 'I think I'm going down with a cold.' Lyle immediately told her to take herself off out of the theatre, which she very happily did! Lyle's reaction to colds and illness is perhaps understandable for the whole show and the company depended for its income upon him being able to perform twice nightly. No doubt the laryngitis that had struck him down in 1940 very soon after he first took the Cavalcade of Mystery out on the road, necessitating a lay-off, still weighed heavily in his thoughts. Before this 1948 tour was completed Amac sustained an accident and was hospitalised, leaving Bobbie in charge unt il he was able to return. She was thus thrust immediately into the important role of Stage Director with all its responsibilities. One of these was to meet with Lyle every Friday to discuss the following week's show. The facilities available at the particular theatre they would be playing determined the precise composition of the programme and some effects might have to be omitted and others included. The show carried three sets of tabs which were used according to the theatre being played. As Stage Director it became Bobbie's responsibility to ensure that the 'pull down' of the show and the 'get out' of the theatre every Saturday night was achieved according to plan and that nothing was left behind. As the second house show on Saturday night progressed, the male assistants not required on stage for the illusion currently being presented would start to dismantle and pack the item which had just been completed, working as quietly as they could. In this way valuable time was saved but, even so, it would frequently be 3 a.m. on Sunday before a weary Bobbie crawled back to her digs.There were amusing incidents too. The show normally opened with a front cloth act and the assistants were behind the front runner with a rolled carpet ready to be unrolled as the curtain opened for the Cavalcade. The girls wore a red tunic top and black briefs, the latter in a pile from which they would grab a pair to put on. On one occasion when Bobbie was standing in on stage, the briefs she grabbed turned out to be extremely tight but there was no time to rectify matters. With backs to the audience they rolled the carpet upstage only to be greeted by hilarious laughter, which included Jack Phillips in the orchestra pit. Bobbie had been conscious of a ripping sound as her briefs split from top to crotch revealing her knickers beneath. She was horrified by what had happened but Lyle and everyone else in the company treated it as a great joke and the reprimand that she feared was not forthcoming.
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The Cervon File by Bruce Cervon

2012-01-28T04:51:00.001-08:00

The Cervon File by Bruce Cervon

get it here	Bruce Cervon's reputation as a creator and performer of close-up magic is already firmly established. Laymen know him from appearances with Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Mike Douglas and on 'That's Incredible'. Magicians around the world have eagerly studied his writings in magazines such as Cardiste, Epilogue, Genii, Hierophant, Ibidem, Magik, Talisman and his previous book, The Real Work. Bruce's skills have twice earned him the title, Magic Castle Close-up Magician of the Year. The tremendous amount of material found in this book has been culled from the personal notebooks that Bruce painstakingly kept between 1964 and 1975. These were the early days of the Magic Castle when young Mr. Cevon studied the fine art of close-up magic under the tutelage of the Professor, Dai Vernon. Here is the culmination of eleven years of work by one of Magic's premier student/performers. Pages: 264 - 7' x 10' - Hardcover with dust jacket - Black and white illustrations
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St. Georges Hall by Mike Caveney

2012-01-28T04:47:00.001-08:00

St. George's Hall by Mike Caveney

get it here	During the first third of the 20th century, London was generally recognized as being the focal point of the magic world. It could be argued that St. George's Hall was largely responsible for this claim. The goal of most magicians was to eventually trod the hallowed boards at Maskelyne's Theatre. Anne Davenport and John Salisse invite you to join them backstage to peek into the Maskelyne workshop where so many classic illusions first saw the light of day, to eavesdrop on board meetings where egos and personalities often clashed, and to watch from the wings as the world's top conjurors entertain generations of London theatre goers. It is a story that encompasses the loftiest heights of theatrical artistry as well as the darkest moments of a dying enterprise. It is quite simply the history of magic in England during its glorious golden age. Take a seat in the front row and watch as this incredible story slowly unfolds inside England's home of mystery - St. George's Hall. Pages: 475 - 8' x 10' - Hardcover with dust jacket - 175 photographs (18 in full-color). A PEEK INSIDE 'ST. GEORGE'S HALL' Publisher's Note Mike Caveney It didn't seem possible; writing a detailed history of St. George's Hall. I say that because I have been to the room. On the top floor of John Salisse's home in Hampstead, England there is a room that contains the results of one man's passion. John has spent decades collecting not just magic related ephemera but, more specifically, memorabilia pertaining to the Maskelynes' theatres. The material is kept in this room because it is the one room in the house large enough to contain what has become a monumental archive. John is not a collector of 'pretty things' although the lithographs that adorn the walls of the room will most assuredly take the breath away from even the most ardent collecto r. Rather it is the wall of black binders that forms the heart of the collection. Here, meticulously arranged, are hundreds upon hundreds of programmes, photographs, letters, playbills, reviews, advertisements, post cards and legal documents, all pertaining to the Maskelyne's theatrical ventures in London. Another shelf holds business records, including a Maskelyne's Ltd. minute book that reveals the sometimes rancorous tone of the board meetings. When you consider that J.N. Maskelyne and his friend George Cooke opened at St. James's Hall in 1873 and that twenty-eight of the next sixty years were spent at St. George's Hall and that three generations of Maskelynes employed scores of noteworthy magicians, you begin to realize that the history of the Maskelyne family is actually the history of magic in England. One can only wonder if Anne Davenport knew what she was getting herself into when she decided to document the Maskelynes' tenure at St.George's Hall. The complete st ory would have to include not just the wondrous view from the front of house, but also the often acrimonious interaction that occurred behind the scenes between brothers, sons and partners. At the very least, it was a daunting task. Herself a member of a multi-generational family of magic (Anne married John Davenport, son of Gus Davenport and grandson of Lewis Davenport, in 1977) she was not intimidated by the enormity of the task and threw herself into it wholeheartedly. Anne's research took her far beyond the room as she delved into the Davenport family collection and tracked down elusive newspaper and magazine articles. Months turned into years as the story of St. George's Hall slowly took shape. In 1996 John, Anne and I agreed that the completed manuscript would be issued as a Magical Pro-File and indeed it is number ten in our award- winning series of books on the history of magic. While we busied ourselves with Servais Le Roy: Monarch of Mystery (1999) and T he Houdini Code Mystery (2000), Anne and John continued working on their epic project. Huge e-mails would arrive as each successive chapter was completed until the entire book (over 120,000 words) had been transmitted half-way around the world with a few simple key strokes. And as fast as I would Americanize certain words and spellings, Anne would change them back to the preferred British usage. And so she should. After all, the story of the Maskelynes is a thoroughly English tale and it is best told using the English language.Considering that the Maskelynes travelled less than a mile each time they relocated to a new theatre, Anne, John and I have travelled tens of thousands of miles in our effort to tell their story. In 1999 and again in 2000, Anne and John Davenport visited Los Angeles during which time we discussed progress on both sides of the Atlantic. In 1999 I visited the Davenports' home in Leicester, England. Then early in 2001 I made another pilgrimage to the room whe re I was once again dazzled by the Salisse collection. The two boxes of original photographs that I hand-carried back to California (and that now grace these pages) represent the tiniest tip of John's magnificent archive. I do hope that John and Anne are proud of their accomplishment. Only through the confluence of Anne Davenport's skill and persistence and John Salisse's remarkable collection could the complete story of St. George's Hall be told. Their book will serve as your backstage pass and it grants you full access to all areas of England's Home of Mystery. Take all the time you like and enjoy the tour. August 15, 2001
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Mr. Electric Unplugged by Marvin Roy

2012-01-28T04:43:00.001-08:00

Mr. Electric Unplugged by Marvin Roy

get it here	This book is unlike any of our previous history books. Instead of digging through old newspapers and magazines and writing about vaudeville theaters and music halls, this story has been told by the man who lived it. During the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties, there was not a more successful magical team than Marvyn Roy and Carol. Their act, Mr. Electric, appeared at Radio City Music Hall, the London Palladium, The Latin Quarter, Gorki Park in Moscow, on the Ed Sullivan Show, The Hollywood Palace and everywhere in between. Hotels, ice shows, floor shows, night clubs, theatres, arenas and amusement parks, they did it all. With their acclaimed light bulb act, and later as the Diamond Illusionist, they traveled for years with the Liberace show. Now Marvyn has put his entire magical life into book form. Beginning with his early success as Marvyn the Silk Merchant and winn ing awards as a teenager at the PCAM conventions, to the time he spent working behind the counter at Floyd Thayer's Studio, to the development of his world famous act and subsequent climb to the highest rung of the show business ladder. It is a story that only Marvyn could tell and you will recognize many familiar faces along the way. Anyone who ever dreamed of being a famous magician can now live that dream through the eyes and words of Marvyn Roy. PEEK INSIDE MR. ELECTRIC - UNPLUGGED Chapter 7 - The Lido We arrived around midnight in The City of Lights. It was a cold, foggy, rainy scene. I hadn't been in Paris since the end of the Second World War with so many other tired, young soldiers on our way home. I remembered her as a vibrant, exciting city and I hoped that she would embrace us with compassion and understanding... The Champs Elysaes was a long bustling boulevard that ran from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Right i n the middle of the boulevard, through a dramatic arcade, was the Lido de Paris. After the Second World War two energetic French entrepreneurs, the Clerico Brothers, bought what was then a run-down bathing and swimming facility and fashioned it into the most elegant and renowned cabaret in all of Europe. The Grand Salon was a long pillared room with tufted burgundy walls that gave it a warm intimate feeling. Crowded around the elongated dance floor were tables and chairs to accommodate the multitude of visitors. At one end was a large bar area that seated some twenty guests and at the other end a dark-blue velvet curtain that, one surmised, was the entrance to a backstage world full of wonders. 'All right Marvin, Carol we are ready.' He was a tall, thin man with short-cropped hair and a nervous manner. This was Rene Fraday, Artistic Director of the Lido. It was now two o'clock in the morning and the round-the-clock rehearsals momentarily stopped so that we might proc eed with our act. Sitting ringside to observe was Pierre Louis Guerin, a large imposing, fastidious man who was the Managing Director and General Manager. Folco, the shy, handsome designer of the original couture-like wardrobe. Margaret Kelly, a petite, perceptive English lady who had created a unique ensemble of dancers, showgirls and models known throughout Europe as The Bluebell Girls. And then there was Donn Arden, a will-of-the-wisp and a man of many masks. He could praise you one moment and vilify you the next with equal charm. In time Donn became a good friend but always with that devilish twinkle in his eye. He was a genius when it came to melding choreography, music, lights, dance, costumes and performing artists into the brilliant, explosive, glittering extravaganza that was Lido de Paris. The last bulb danced across the floor. We took our bow. Mr. Guerin hurried forward, took my hand, shook it warmly and said, 'Miss Abbott was right, my boy. You are Lido , welcome!' What we didn't know then was that we were the first act that Lido had booked solely on the recommendation of Merriell Abbott. Even though we had a contract we had just completed, thankfully, a successful audition! Some months later, while having a late dinner with our dear friend Channing Pollock, he related the following tale. He had been appearing at 'Nouvelle Eve' in Montmartre with his highly successful dove act. The Lido management approached him before we arrived in Paris, and said that they had booked an American magician for the new show, but had not seen him perform. Would Channing be able to double if there was a problem' 'Who is the American magician'' Pollock asked. 'Marvin Roy,' they answered. 'Marvin Roy,' Channing responded. 'He's a pro. He'll do the job.' - Thanks Chan. 'C'est Magnifique!' December 4, 1956, it was like the Fourth of July and Bastille Day all rolled into one; it was the premier cabaret gala of Fra nce. They were all there, the President of France, Maurice Chevalier, Josephine Baker, Brigitte Bardot, Zizi Jeanmaire, Jean Cocteau, Charlie Chaplin, Christian Dior, Francoise Sagan, Ramon Novarro. A rich assortment of personalities of the world of arts and letters of that glittering era. All enjoying and applauding the elegance and artistry that was the Lido spectacular christened 'C'est Magnifique!' Pages: 300 - 8' x 10' - Hardcover with full color dust jacket. Lavishly illustrated with 150 photographs, programs, and advertisements.
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Masters of Illusion (Skirball Museum Catalog) by Mike Caveney

2012-01-28T04:39:00.001-08:00

Masters of Illusion (Skirball Museum Catalog) by Mike Caveney

get it here	To coincide with the registrants of the Los Angeles Conference on Magic History visiting the Masters of Illusion exhibit at the Skirball Curtural Center in Los Angeles, Magic Words has published a complete catalog commemorating this remarkable exhibit. All 163 objects, many of them from the collections of John Gaughan, Ricky Jay and Mike Caveney, are described in this beautiful 60-page catalog that was printed in full color. Included is an 8-page article by Mike Caveney called Magic's Golden Age written exclusively for this catalog. This is the next best thing to actually strolling through the exhibit and for those who have visited Master's of Illusion, here is the perfect souvenir. Pages: 60 - 6' x 9' - Softco ver - Saddle Stitched
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Magic from the Soul by Rene Lavand

2012-01-28T04:35:00.001-08:00

Magic from the Soul by Rene Lavand

get it here	Rene Lavand is without equal in his chosen field. He has held audiences around the world spellbound with his poetic and emotional style of presentation. Over forty years ago Rene Lavand, "the one-armed magician from Argentina," created a sensation on The Ed Sullivan Show. Since then he has devoted his life to refining and performing his own brand of close-up magic. Luminaries such as Dai Vernon, Slydini, Juan Tamariz and Ascanio have referred to him as one of magic's great treasures and an artist of the highest degree. This book is the culmination of that lifetime of work. Now under one cover are Rene's first two books Slow Motion Magic I and II as well as the never-before published Volume III. Additional routines have been culled from existing sets of Spanish language lecture notes and of course it includes Rene's trademark routine with three bread crumbs and a tea c up as seen on The World's Greatest Magic television special. All of this great material has been re-translated from the original Spanish manuscripts and with the assistance of videotape and live demonstrations, each routine has been completely rewritten. Finally, 225 line drawings by Homer Liwag were added to further clarify this wealth of material. You will be astounded by the techniques that Rene has created which allow him to perform these miracles but as he never fails to point out at his lectures, "... it is possible to perform these effects with two hands as well." His theories on presentation and methodology serve as valuable lessons to all magicians. If you never perform a single trick from this book, Magic From the Soul still stands as an important work for those who are interested in magic as a performing art. Not to be overlooked is the first chapter of this book; a short biography of Rene that is illustrated with numerous photographs. Here is a book to i nspire any true lover of mystery written by a man who has earned the right to call magic an art Pages: 228 - 8.5" x 11" - Hardcover with dust jacket - Black and white illustrations and photos A PEEK INSIDE MAGIC FROM THE SOUL Not every magician is going to perform Rene's more difficult routines but there is no reason why every serious magician cannot benefit from his thought-provoking theories on presentation and the creation of magic. For that reason we reproduce here two short essays that we hope will inspire you to think of magic not simply as tricks, but rather as a fine art.] THAT WHICH IS SIMPLE The human brain often complicates things. Fu Manchu told me that on one occasion he had the honor of performing magic for Einstein. He showed him his "Thief of Baghdad" routine and then asked the genius if he could explain it. Einstein's solution to this elegantly simple trick was the most complicated and impractical metho d you could possibly imagine. The actual solution never occurred to him. Laymen already perceive our tricks as being complicated. There is no need for us to complicate them further. We should strive to offer our audiences simplicity. Let us not exhaust their minds with excessive words or motion. Let us retain the beauty of simplicity. This is our goal. Of course, arriving at simplicity is not easy; it is a paradox. Beethoven based the entire movement of a symphony on just four notes. Perhaps you think that to accomplish such a feat you have to be Beethoven. You could be right, but at least we can strive to emulate him. THE IMPORTANCE OF PAUSES Every routine, act or performance requires appropriate pauses. They are extremely important, but how dangerous they can be. I feel that the pauses in a magical composition are as important as those in a musical composition. Music is not just the art of combining sounds, it also involves comb ining silence. Every routine needs to have harmony as well as silence, which I will call pauses. If these pauses are not in precisely the right place, they will ruin the melody and harmony. But... I repeat, they can be dangerous! I have a friend who visits me occasionally, joining my circle of friends who get together to share a meal. Usually, after an abundant feast and generous amount of wine, in order to allow time to digest, the conversation is interrupted and there is a general silence. I am fascinated by extended silence; especially when in the company of true friends. We are together, we contemplate, we are aware of our shared affection and understanding- what more do we need? Azorin, "The Style" as he was called, tells a short story about two friends who would get together every Saturday to play chess. They never exchanged a word. People around them enjoyed watching their silence as much as they enjoyed watching their game. One afternoon, one of the men arrived, sat down, moved the first piece and waited... his friend did not arrive. The lone player quietly began to cry. Azorin recounts that his friend had died. Only in death did his friend fail him... and they never exchanged a single word! A shared passion goes beyond words, and a prolonged silence is not disquieting when the friendship is deep. Keep in mind that our audiences do not share our passion nor deep friendship. They are only spectators. Out of respect for them, measure your pauses very carefully.
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Houdini Laid Bare (2 volume boxed set signed and numbered) by William Kalush

2012-01-28T04:31:00.001-08:00

Houdini Laid Bare (2 volume boxed set signed and numbered) by William Kalush

get it here	The Secret Life of Houdini by William Kalush and Larry Sloman is perhaps the most controversial book ever written about Harry Houdini. Experts are still debating the claims put forth in this groundbreaking biography. Did Houdini really work for the Secret Service' Did he sometimes rely on confederates to accomplish his escapes' Were ardent spiritualists in some way involved in his untimely death' The authors have now compiled all of their notes and sources into a beautiful companion volume. The Secret Life of Houdini Laid Bare provides a fascinating peek into the voluminous files that were collected from all parts of the world. Plus, all of the material that was edited out of the original biography appe ars in Houdini Laid Bare for the first time. Scattered throughout the book are more than seventy rare photographs relating to the career of the Great Houdini. Fans of magic history will find that reading both books together will bring each one to life. Sold only as a set, these books are packaged in a beautiful slipcase. To commemorate the publication of this important book, artist Chrysse Haynes painted two original oil paintings; one shows Houdini escaping from a strait jacket and the other of him about to be lowered into the Water Torture Cell. Both can be seen in the thumbnail images at the right. These images, signed by each of the authors, have been tipped into a first edition of The Secret Life of Houdini and The Secret Life of Houdini Laid Bare. Each book is numbered and only 1,000 sets have been produced. Pages: 333 - 6' x 9' - Hardcover with dust jacket - Illustrated with 70 photos, programs, posters and advertisements - Sold in a slip case with The Secret Life of Houdini
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Genius of Robert Harbin by Eric Lewis

2012-01-28T04:27:00.001-08:00

Genius of Robert Harbin by Eric Lewis

get it here	Robert Harbin is a name that towers over the world of magic. His original stage illusions are familiar, even to laymen, in all parts of the world. His incredible output of close-up, cabaret and stage magic continued unabated for over forty years. Today, Robert Harbin is recognized as a rare genius of 20th century magic. As a writer, artist and confidant of the legendary Robert Harbin, author Eric Lewis has produced a fascinating, behind the scenes look at the public, as well as private life of his friend. The Genius of Robert Harbin includes detailed explanations for sixty-six Harbin effects including a number of previously un-published illusions. Pages: 358 - 8' x 10' - Hardcover with dust jacket - Lavishly illustrated with 150 photographs, programs, and advertisements.
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Wise Guy by Harry Anderson

2012-01-28T04:24:00.001-08:00

Wise Guy by Harry Anderson

get it here	Here at last, is the whole story behind America's most successful comedy magician. From his early days in the street, to head-lining in night clubs and casino showrooms, to the starring role on TV's hit series, Night Court. Wise Guy begins with hilarious stories from Harry's apprenticeship as a street entertainer. Watch his character 'Harry the Hat' slowly evolve over years of performing. Wise Guy includes a wide array of close-up effects, sight-gags, mentalism and virtually all of the stand-up routines that made Harry Anderson a headline act including The Needle thru Arm, Linking Finger Rings, Handcuffs, 3-Card Monarch Monte, and many, many more! Drawing from years of friendship and hours of video and audio recordings, Mike Caveney reveals just how wise a guy Harry Anderson really is. Pages: 167 - 8.5' x 9' - Hardcover with dust jacket - Black and white illustrat ions and photos A PEEK INSIDE HARRY ANDERSON: WISE GUY [Here is a perfect example of how Harry could take a standard magic prop, one that most magicians wouldn't give a second thought to, and turn it into a memorable piece of theater that encompassed humor, tension, shock value and of course mystery.] THE FINGER CHOPPER Harry used to do the finger chopper in the close-up room at the Magic Castle. When I commented on his hilarious routine he just shook his head and sort of brushed off the compliment. Years later I realized that mentioning the Finger Chopper to Harry caused his mind to drift back to the days when he really did the Finger Chopper and really got a reaction. It was back when Harry worked with his girlfriend Alison. She was a normal and pretty girl in every way... except one. Half of her little finger was missing. Now don't get ahead of me. Harry had one of those little wooden finger choppers that Micky Hades used to sell. The kind where the blade could be removed and clearly shown. It was a very convincing little guillotine that did not look like a novelty store toy. Harry would get a guy to examine the chopper and then cut a cigarette in half. Then he held the guy's hand up and told this silly story. Pointing to the first finger he began: 'This is the King, this is the Queen and oops, this is the evil Duke. We're going to have to behead the evil Duke.' He slid the guy's finger into the hole and then held tightly onto his fingertip... uncomfortably so. Now Harry looked at the audience and changed the subject completely. 'Isn't it strange how cooperative a person will be with a magician. I mean this guy doesn't know who the hell I am.' (This was long before Night Court.) 'I come out all dressed up. I do a couple of card tricks, so he jumps to the conclusion that I've been hired by this establishment. Then I come up with this line about an evil Duke. Evil Duke' What the hell is that supposed to mean' I bring out this device and demonstrate exactly what it does and what does he do' He puts his finger in it. How many of you in the audience have ever seen one of those little finger choppers made by the Adams Novelty Company' The little one with the trick blade'' (Two or three people always raised their hands.) 'That is what we in the business would call a trick finger chopper. How many of you ever owned one of them' A couple of you. Is this one of those trick finger choppers' No! This is what we in the business call a professional finger chopper.' Harry just kept on talking and squeezing. Pretty soon a little bead of sweat would start to form on the guy's forehead. 'You look a little nervous. That's because you know what's gonna happen, you just don't know when. That's what gets people. Not that it's gonna happen, but when. That's why people can deal better with a hurricane than they can with an earthquake. You can see a hurricane coming and get ready for it. But wit h an earthquake... POW! Right out of nowhere. It's Mother Nature gone psycho. People hate that. So in order to put you at ease, let's make Alison the clock. We'll pick a number like three. No, that's too common. How 'bout four... and a half. Yeah. That's good. At the count of four and a half it will happen. Now you can relax. You know what's gonna happen and exactly when it's coming. Ready Alison' One, two, three, four and a half.' At the count of four and a half, Alison extended her half finger. It looked exactly like the old gag where you bend your finger over. Then three things happened at once. Alison turned her hand around revealing that she had indeed lost half her finger. A look of terror gripped the spectator's face. And Harry slammed down the blade. As Harry tells it, there were wet seats every time. This is a fine example of exploiting your resources, using what you have at your disposal, or in this case, using what you don't have.
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Willard - A Life Under Canvas by David Charvet

2012-01-28T04:20:00.001-08:00

Willard - A Life Under Canvas by David Charvet

get it here	The story of the four men who performed under the name Willard the Wizard reads like a roller coaster ride made up of triumphant highs and tragic lows. Working closely with author David Charvet were Harry Willard's grown children, Eugene, Madeline and Frances, who spent many years during their youth traveling with and performing in their father's show. David had access to not only what the audience saw on stage at the Harry Willard show, but also what was happening backstage. This is the ultimate behind the scenes story of a traveling tent show as told by those who lived it. Combining these firsthand accounts with David relentless research has produced a unique slice of magic history. Willard - A Life Under Canvas is number 14 in ou r series of Magical Pro-Files. It contains 370 pages with 276 photographs and because the entire book has been printed in two colors, we were able to print many of the photos in duotone, giving them the feel of a hot, dusty tent show. Eight pages of full color show Willard in action along with some beautiful portraits of his well-worn apparatus. The tent-show feel continues with the printed endsheets and onto the binding with a canvas cloth on the front and back covers and Skivertex simulated leather on the spine. This edition is limited to 1,000 hand-numbered copies. Pages: 300 - 11' x 8.5' - Hardcover - Lavishly illustrated with 276 photographs, and 8 pages in full color.
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Blower Gimmick

2012-01-28T04:16:00.001-08:00

Blower Gimmick

get it here	*Inflate a balloon in your hands or with your ear!* The ideal entrance magic effect for a balloon routine. You will receive the gimmick with a password to access the online explanation video. Easy gimmick load and unload. The balloon may be given to the audience. You can show your hands empty.
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Note Pad Surprise 2.0 by Sean Bogunia

2012-01-28T04:10:00.001-08:00

Note Pad Surprise 2.0 by Sean Bogunia

get it here	If you liked the old Note Pad Surprise, you are going to LOVE the Note Pad Surprise 2.0! Over the years, many customers asked for a more 'life like' looking mouth. Well, now the Note Pad Surprise 2.0 has a great 'V' shaped mouth and better handling! Watch the new demo to see the new mouth in action!! Same great effect, still NO Switches and now a new 'bendy' mouth! Give away the same picture you actually draw and animate! Imagine this, you take a simple 4" x 6" pad out of your pocket. You then draw a face on the page complete with eyes and mouth. Suddenly the eyes and mouth begin to move! After you have startled and amazed your spectators, you then tear off the same page that you drew the face on and hand it out as a souvenir! No switches! This effect is very easy to perform and comes complete with everything you need for at least 80 performances! You can easily refill with any 4" x 6" pad. This is a must for the close-up or restaurant worker! Can be done over and over, resets almost instantly! No tricky moves or switches!
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Wonder Light by Theatre Magic

2012-01-28T04:06:00.001-08:00

Wonder Light by Theatre Magic

get it here	Wonder Lights give you an incredible ability to harness energy at your fingertips. A magicial spectacle of light! At anytime you reach out and grab a spot of bright light from thin air. All at your control. This is very captivating magic. *The Wonder Lights illuminate your entire hand!* You can toss it back and forth between your hands and make it vanish anytime you wish. Put the light in one ear pull it out another. Through your body, in one pocket out the other. Even pull it out of the ear of someone else. Wonder Lights can be performed anywhere and anytime. Absolutely amazing magic that always draws a crowd. People will stop and watch! Anyone can do this right away. The DVD shows you all the ideas you can use to build a very mesmerizing routine. *Your future is so bright...* This kit includes: two light gimmicks and instructional DVD
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2012-01-27T22:25:00.001-08:00

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RELEASED: Note Pad Surprise 2.0 by Sean Bogunia
	If you liked the old Note Pad Surprise, you are going to LOVE the Note Pad Surprise 2.0! Over the years, many customers asked for a more 'life like' looking mouth. Well, now the Note Pad Surprise 2.0 has a great 'V' shaped mouth and better handling! Watch the new demo to see the new mouth in action!! Same great effect, still NO Switches and now a new 'bendy' mouth! Give away the same picture you actually draw and animate! This is a must for the close-up or restaurant worker! Can be done over and over, resets almost instantly! No tricky moves or switches!

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Wonder Light
by Theatre Magic

Wonder Lights give you an incredible ability to harness energy at your fingertips. A magicial spectacle of light! At anytime you reach out and grab a spot of bright light from thin air. All at your control. This is very captivating magic.

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Blower Gimmick
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Inflate a balloon in your hands or with your ear!

The ideal entrance magic effect for a balloon routine.

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Willard - A Life Under Canvas
by David Charvet

The story of the four men who performed under the name Willard the Wizard reads like a roller coaster ride made up of triumphant highs and tragic lows. Working closely with author David Charvet were Harry Willard's grown children, Eugene, Madeline and Frances, who spent many ...

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Wise Guy
by Harry Anderson

Here at last, is the whole story behind America's most successful comedy magician. From his early days in the street, to head-lining in night clubs and casino showrooms, to the starring role on TV's hit series, Night Court.

Wise Guy begins with hilarious ...

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Genius of Robert Harbin
by Eric Lewis

Robert Harbin is a name that towers over the world of magic. His original stage illusions are familiar, even to laymen, in all parts of the world. His incredible output of close-up, cabaret and stage magic continued unabated for over forty years. Today, Robert Harbin is reco ...

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Houdini Laid Bare (2 volume boxed set signed and numbered)
by William Kalush

The Secret Life of Houdini by William Kalush and Larry Sloman is perhaps the most controversial book ever written about Harry Houdini. Experts are still debating the claims put forth in this groundbreaking biography. Did Houdini really work for the Secret Service' Did he som ...

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Magic from the Soul
by Rene Lavand

Rene Lavand is without equal in his chosen field. He has held audiences around the world spellbound with his poetic and emotional style of presentation. Over forty years ago Rene Lavand, "the one-armed magician from Argentina," created a sensation on The Ed Sullivan Show. Si ...

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Masters of Illusion (Skirball Museum Catalog)
by Mike Caveney

To coincide with the registrants of the Los Angeles Conference on Magic History visiting the Masters of Illusion exhibit at the Skirball Curtural Center in Los Angeles, Magic Words has published a complete catalog commemorating this remarkable exhibit. All 163 objects, many ...

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Mr. Electric Unplugged
by Marvin Roy

This book is unlike any of our previous history books. Instead of digging through old newspapers and magazines and writing about vaudeville theaters and music halls, this story has been told by the man who lived it. During the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties, there ...

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St. George's Hall
by Mike Caveney

During the first third of the 20th century, London was generally recognized as being the focal point of the magic world. It could be argued that St. George's Hall was largely responsible for this claim. The goal of most magicians was to eventually trod the hallowed boards at ...

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The Cervon File
by Bruce Cervon

Bruce Cervon's reputation as a creator and performer of close-up magic is already firmly established. Laymen know him from appearances with Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Mike Douglas and on 'That's Incredible'. Magicians around the world have eagerly studied his ...

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The Great Lyle
by Edwin Dawes

If any one man can be credited with extending the Golden Age of Magic in Britain, that man is Cecil Lyle. After achieving fame as a music hall performer, he set his sights on the creation of a full-evening show in the tradition of the great magicians of his youth. Even the o ...

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Variations Revisited
by Earl Nelson

The first privately circulated edition of Earl Nelson's Variations was published in 1978. One year later Mark Wilson produced the edition that today is considered a modern classic. Now, twenty-five years later, Variations has undergone a complete transformation. The text has ...

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Revelation
by Dai Vernon

This is not a reprint of our 1984 edition of Revelations, Dai Vernon's legendary annotations for The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase.

This new, over-size book was triggered by the discovery of more than 160 long-lost photographs of Dai Vernon's hands ...

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Versatile Card Magic Revisited
by Simon

In 1981, with little fanfare, a brand new publishing company released a book on card magic by an unknown author. Today, more than 20 years later, Frank Simon's Versatile Card Magic is considered a modern classic. Those lucky enough to own a copy of the first and only ...

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Spree'd
by Platt Magic

Platt Magic introduces the means to create some of the most mind-blowing close-up magic you'll ever perform. And the best part - it's all done with apparently everyday objects - Spree candies. Here are just some of the Spree'd routines:

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Svengali Deck
by Theatre Magic

The Svengali is an incredible deck of trick cards. It will give anyone the appearance of being a top-notch card magician. The possibilities of effects are more than we can list! Have a card selected and returned to the pack. You can shuffle the deck as much as you want, cut ...

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Wonder Bubble
by Theatre Magic

Remeber when you were a kid and anything seemed possible' Well, now imagine anything is. As you display some ordinary bubbles you continue blowing them recalling the story of how important imagination is. Then suddenly you reach out and actually grab a bubble without it burs ...

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Maestro
by Rene Lavand

Rene Lavand is a true master of magic. An elegant and dextrous magician who turns every performance into a theatrical experience. Now you can see Rene Lavand performing his professional show at the Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon, Portugal. Shot on multiple cameras an ...

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Reflections
by Helder Guimaraes

Foray deeper into the mind of Helder GuimaraUKPes, a supreme conjuror and philosopher of the art. Discover the secrets to his most talked about effects. Be inspired from his profound thinking and psychological analysis. Immerse yourself with the finer elements of magic that ...

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Refill for Telethought Pad (large)
by Chris Kenworthey

5.5' x 4' sized replacement pages for Large Telethough Pad.

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Refill for Telethought Pad (small)
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4.25' x 2.75' sized replacement pages for Small Telethough Pad.

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If An Octopus Could Palm
by Dan and Dave Buck

Dan and Dave's first book reveals over a dozen conceptual palming techniques designed to inspire new ways of thinking about the age-old practice of holding out.

Highlights include a method for replacing a bottom palmed card to the top of the deck, a switch loading a p ...

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Long Beach Mystics DVD (includes performance
by Mike Caveney

In 1955, in the Southern California community of Long Beach, a group of young people started a magic club. In spite of (or perhaps because of) the lack of adult supervision, the young magicians thrived. The group soon dominated the young magic scene in California and beyond ...

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Classic Correspondence
by Mike Caveney

Each month in MAGIC magazine, Mike Caveney selects from the files of the legendary Egyptian Hall Museum a letter of historical importance. Sometimes the writer or recipient (or both) are well-known names while other times the players are totally unknown, but every letter she ...

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Dragon Breath
by Platt Magic

Open a tin of blue wintergreen Altoids. Hand a few out to friends who need one and take one out for yourself. Instantly your blue Altoid turns into a red cinnamon one. Eat it, then blow on the tin itself. ALL the mints in the tin now change to red cinnamon ones!

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Drawing Room Deceptions
by Guy Hollingworth

Drawing Room Deceptions did not become the publisher's fastest selling book ever just by chance. It was the direct result of a series of specific events. The first ingredient was a young English schoolboy willing to invest a full decade of his young life in the study ...

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Alexander
by David Charvet

The first edition of Alexander The Man Who Knows told the incredible story of Claude Conlin's rise to fame as his generation's premier mindreader. Just when you thought the Alexander story couldn't get any more amazing, along comes this new, greatly-expanded edition. Load ...

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Logical Deck (blue) by Masuda

2012-01-22T04:41:00.001-08:00

Logical Deck (blue) by Masuda

get it here	Without touching or looking at a selected card, you can divine the name of the selection even without asking question. This can be done with the Logical Deck. The secret is the intelligent and subtle markings on the deck. The Logical Deck is a whole new marked deck. As far as an ordinary marked deck is concerned, you cannot read a mark of a card in the middle of the deck. However, you can do that quickly with the Logical Deck. It does not take so long to read the markings. When you get used to its system, you can read the markings of two cards in a moment. Even experienced magicians will be fooled unless they know the marking method. The instruction manual includes two basic handlings and a routine with a trick deck. We hope you enjoy this simple and straightforward effect, and intelligent principle. Includes gimmicked Blue Bi cycle Deck. 'When I saw this effect for the first time, I could not help shouting 'No way!' I was totally fooled although he had told me that the secret was a variation of my idea. The Logical Deck employs a mathmatical principle. But the deck can be shuffled even by a spectator. Of course, you need to glimpse the deck. However, you can do that in a moment in a natural movement. I am amazed that he came up with this idea. He is truly talented.' - Katsuya Masuda 'When I was a magic dealer, I came across a Masuda's trick. The secret of the trick was new and exciting. I tried to invent more powerful effect with his idea and finally completed the Logical Deck. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Katsuya Masuda who highly appreciated my work and made efforts to commercialize the Logical Deck.' - Touson
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Shinag by Shin Lim

2012-01-22T04:30:00.001-08:00

Shinag by Shin Lim (Video Stream)

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A simple, powerful, and impromptu way to reveal a selected signed card.

Have you ever wanted the perfect ending to a sandwich routine, ACR, or four card production'

THIS IS IT.

ShiNAG is a completely impromptu way to reveal selected cards with just your fingertips, allowing you to incorporate this into any of your current routines.

Over 60 minutes of crystal clear HD, Shin goes over 7 of his favorite variations in intricate detail.

Learn now from F.I.S.M-NACM, I.B.M, and WMS winner Shin Lim.

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Logical Deck (red) by Masuda

2012-01-22T04:21:00.000-08:00

Logical Deck (red) by Masuda

get it here	Without touching or looking at a selected card, you can divine the name of the selection even without asking question. This can be done with the Logical Deck. The secret is the intelligent and subtle markings on the deck. The Logical Deck is a whole new marked deck. As far as an ordinary marked deck is concerned, you cannot read a mark of a card in the middle of the deck. However, you can do that quickly with the Logical Deck. It does not take so long to read the markings. When you get used to its system, you can read the markings of two cards in a moment. Even experienced magicians will be fooled unless they know the marking method. The instruction manual includes two basic handlings and a routine with a trick deck. We hope you enjoy this simple and straightforward effect, and intelligent principle. Includes gimmicked Red Bicycle Deck. 'When I saw this effect for the first time, I could not help shouting 'No way!' I was totally fooled although he had told me that the secret was a variation of my idea. The Logical Deck employs a mathmatical principle. But the deck can be shuffled even by a spectator. Of course, you need to glimpse the deck. However, you can do that in a moment in a natural movement. I am amazed that he came up with this idea. He is truly talented.' - Katsuya Masuda 'When I was a magic dealer, I came across a Masuda's trick. The secret of the trick was new and exciting. I tried to invent more powerful effect with his idea and finally completed the Logical Deck. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Katsuya Masuda who highly appreciated my work and made efforts to commercialize the Logical Deck.' - Touson
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Think by Shin Lim

2012-01-22T04:10:00.001-08:00

Think by Shin Lim (Video Stream)

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From the mind of Shin Lim comes an extremely clean and deceptive piece of mentalism.

Effect: You present both a deck of cards and a prediction, both which YOU WILL NEVER TOUCH in the performance. As a matter of fact, you can be sitting in the audience while the spectator is on stage counting the cards. You ask the spectator to think of a number between 1-52. Once a number has been chosen, you instruct the spectator to pick up the deck, and deal down to that number. You then instruct her to lift up the prediction which has been on the table the entire time. THE CARD AND PREDICTION MATCH.... EVERY TIME!

POINTS:

The magician DOES NOT touch the deck at any time.
The magician DOES NOT touch the prediction at any time.
NO gimmicks.
NO rough and Smooth.
NO sticky cards (this includes, glues, wax, roughing, ANYTHING)
NO equivoque
NO stoog es
NO switching
NO electronics
NO gimmicks
Instant Reset

Shin goes over 3 variations of this effect.

Learn from award winner Shin Lim.

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2012-01-21T11:39:00.001-08:00

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RELEASED: Safety Hole Lite 2.0 by Menny Lindenfeld
	From the mind of Menny Lindenfeld, who brought you best-selling Hollow and Hollow 2, comes a new highly visual portable-hole effect that will fool even the keenest of spectators. Effect: Show your credit card, with a hole punched through its magnetic stripe. Suddenly grab the hole with your fingertips and PHYSICALLY SLIDE THE HOLE out of the way, nice and easy, to another spot on the card. End by SHAKING the card - causing the HOLE TO VISUALLY JUMP back to the magnetic stripe. Conclude by letting the audience examine your theft-proof card ...

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Think
by Shin Lim

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Pentagon
by Patrick Redford

Pentagon boasts five impromptu routines + a few hidden surprises all featuring some of the coolest super powers around. This is the fourth book in the series of five.

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Super Hearing - A Sound Phone Call
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Star Storm
by Alan Wong

Perfect for your 'Snow Storm in China' routine. Also can be used with any of the snow storm cannons.

Contains 12 multi-colored star storm packets.

Instructions not included.

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Tri Color Ropes and Knots
by Sterling Dare

Imagine displaying a bright and solid, tri-colored rope (Red, Yellow and Green) to your audience. Then, as you slowly pass your hand down the rope, a knot magically appears in each of the colored sections!

The colored knots do not match the colored sections of the ro ...

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Heptagon
by Patrick Redford

Powerful Mentalism Performable Over the Phone or in Person!

As part of a 5 comic book series, Heptagon (preceded By Triangle & followed by Square), is a comic devoted to mentalism over the telephone. This stuff doesn't suffer from your usual transpa ...

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Reel Magic Episode 26 (Wayne Houchin)
by Wayne Houchin

Feature Interview - Wayne Houchin:
Wayne Houchin tells Kozmo that hanging upside down in a straightjacket can really change your perception on life!

COLUMNS:

Jon Armstrong - Sessions, Las Vegas Pt. 2
Watch Terry Ward 'k ...

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Menage A 3
by Michael Afshin

Michael Afshin and Roy Kueppers present 'MENAGE A 3' with Gaffed coins from 'Roy Kueppers' and the following Routines Taught by Michael Afshin!

International 3FLY - An elegant routine using three very different coins. Each coin visibly travels from one hand to ...

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Boxes, Cases and Crates
by George Ledo

George F. Ledo studied theatrical design at California State University Northridge and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, then spent fifteen years in the architectural field as a designer, planner, and project manager. Later he served as head of the design studio at ...

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Collateral
by Jim Tyler

Diamond Jim Tyler teaches his award-winning borrowed Ring & String routine, step by step, with some thought-provoking nuances. The audience witnesses a spectator's ring penetrate and vanish from a leather lace time and again.

This has been a feature of DJ's act s ...

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Logical Deck (red)
by Masuda

Without touching or looking at a selected card, you can divine the name of the selection even without asking question. This can be done with the Logical Deck.

The secret is the intelligent and subtle markings on the deck. The Logical Deck is a whole new ...

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Shinag
by Shin Lim

A simple, powerful, and impromptu way to reveal a selected signed card.

Have you ever wanted the perfect ending to a sandwich routine, ACR, or four card production'.

ShiNAG is a completely impromptu way to reveal selected card ...

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Logical Deck (blue)
by Masuda

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Collateral by Diamond Jim Tyler

2012-01-19T05:00:00.001-08:00

Collateral by Diamond Jim Tyler

get it here	Diamond Jim Tyler teaches his award-winning borrowed Ring & String routine, step by step, with some thought-provoking nuances. The audience witnesses a spectator's ring penetrate and vanish from a leather lace time and again. This has been a feature of DJ's act since 1986 and used in thousands of performances and hundreds of lectures all over the world. This is a visually stunning routine that transcends the language barrier. Dan Fleshman and Gregory Wilson, who are experts on the subject, say it is one of the best routines they have ever seen. Unlike most ring and string routines that become predictable this one ends strong with an effect that DJ likes to call COLLATERAL: The magician removes his ring and asks to borrow a spectator's ring. The magician places his own personal ring into a small coin envelope and asks the ring-less spectator to place it into their pocket as collateral. After performing DJ's Ring & String routine or any borrowed ring effect- their ring is made to vanish! The spectator hands over the envelope only to discover that their own ring is inside! Includes two leather laces and the other necessary props. Running Time Approximately: 45min
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Boxes, Cases and Crates by George Ledo

2012-01-19T04:51:00.001-08:00

Boxes, Cases and Crates by George Ledo

get it here	George F. Ledo studied theatrical design at California State University Northridge and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, then spent fifteen years in the architectural field as a designer, planner, and project manager. Later he served as head of the design studio at a major scenery fabrication company, working on projects for Universal Studios, Six Flags Parks, WXXA-TV, and other clients. He has published articles in Stage Directions, Dance Teacher Now, and Haunted Attraction magazines, and is a columnist for The Magic Cafe. George and Donna live and work in the San Francisco Bay Area, where they serve as humans for two inside cats and two outside cats. From the Intro, George says: 'I wanted to write about how theatrical productions have traditionally transported scenery and props, with an eye towards keeping the pieces safe as well as m aking them quick and easy to pack and unpack. It would be a book on ideas, not on step-by-step instructions, since I figured that anyone who builds one of these boxes or crates will come up with a hundred variations or improvements. However, as the book developed, the designer in me decided to add material on how to make and decorate small boxes, and especially on how to give them character and a 'history'. This material hasn't been covered much in the magic literature either, but interestingly it is covered now and then in woodworking publications. So again I wanted to offer ideas and sources, instead of step-by-step instructions repeating what's been described elsewhere. That's where the chapter on resources came in: period research, woodworking techniques, theatrical suppliers, and specialty hardware. Finally, just as I was ready to send the manuscript to the publisher, I decided to add a chapter on how to design a box, using the same basic process we use when cr eating stage sets or props. This process is not a trade secret, and it ain't rocket science, but it's been used for centuries and it works. And it really opens your eyes and gives you a fresh outlook on how to use your creativity and think outside of your own comfort zone. I'm hoping this book will inspire some of you--touring illusionists as well as builders and hobbyists--to look beyond the magic literature for ideas on how to make your show easier and more efficient to transport, as well as on how to create some of tomorrow's props. Enjoy!' Fifteen chapters in this large format soft cover book, over 100 pages including gorgeous CAD designs illustrating the ideas you will need to start protecting, crating and getting your SHOW ON THE ROAD! Pages:109 - Softcover - 7' x 10' - Black and white photos and illustrations.
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Menage A 3 by Michael Afshin and Roy Kueppers

2012-01-19T04:46:00.001-08:00

Menage A 3 by Michael Afshin and Roy Kueppers

get it here	Michael Afshin and Roy Kueppers present 'MENAGE A 3' with Gaffed coins from 'Roy Kueppers' and the following Routines Taught by Michael Afshin! International 3FLY - An elegant routine using three very different coins. Each coin visibly travels from one hand to the other. Mike teaches his beautiful '3FLY' handling performed right at the finger tips. International Matrix - Using only his bare hands the performer causes three international coins to magically collect together under one hand and then instantly return again. Great magic & very easy to perform Envelope Matrix - A very baffling matrix routine using the same three coins and three sealed envelopes to cover each one. The three coins ma gically collect together underneath one envelope. Mike's final surprise kicker with all three coins vanishing then appearing inside the three sealed envelopes is a real fooler. Bonus routines. Mike's in the hand two coin transpo - Clean & baffling coin magic right in the hand of the spectator. A wonderful routine for the walk around performer. Ashfin's Retention Vanish - Mike teaches his personal handling of this beautiful coin sleight The DVD comes with all coins needed to perform all of the Routines above. You will receive 8 coins in Total ( 5 High Quality Gaffed coins & 3 Regular Matching ). Running Time Approximately: 44min
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Reel Magic Episode 26 (Wayne Houchin)

2012-01-19T04:37:00.001-08:00

Reel Magic Episode 26 (Wayne Houchin)

get it here	Feature Interview - Wayne Houchin: Wayne Houchin tells Kozmo that hanging upside down in a straightjacket can really change your perception on life! COLUMNS: Jon Armstrong - Sessions, Las Vegas Pt. 2 Watch Terry Ward 'kill' Jon Armstrong and the rest of the sessions group with his version of an old trick. Silly Billy - Reel Comedy segment premier! RMZ, surprising magicians at Magic Live! Simon Lovell - Ask Simey! Simon answers your questions, this issue - Simon tells the worst/best Christmas story EVER! David Roth - ROTH! the pocket handkerchief vanish - perfect for a party! REVIEWS: David Regal - Tricks of the Trade In this bi-polar segment, sometimes he EXPOSES SECRETS! and sometimes he just let's you suffe r. Wayne Kawamoto - Choice Cuts Reviews David Solomon's card solutions as well as Handle with Care by John Carey. TRICKS: Shawn Farquhar 'S.T.E.P. 2' a Reel Magic exclusivefrom Shawn Farquhar's S.T.E.P. project! David Solomon from The Card Solutions of David Solomon published by Big Blind Media John Carey 'BTB' from 'Handle with Carey' published by RSVP Magic MOVE MONKEYS: *Derek Ostovani* 'Cant Change' *Donald Carlson* 'Facedown TopShot' Herb Scher 'Cris-cross-double-coin-roll' Including the .pdf file, Magicseen, a european publication. Running Time Approximately: 1hr 46min
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Heptagon by Patrick Redford

2012-01-19T04:29:00.001-08:00

Heptagon by Patrick Redford

get it here	*Powerful Mentalism Performable Over the Phone or in Person!* As part of a 5 comic book series, Heptagon (preceded By Triangle & followed by Square), is a comic devoted to mentalism over the telephone. This stuff doesn't suffer from your usual transparent mathematical or psychological methodology. Artist Jesse Rubenfeld's art is beautiful, the page layout is stellar, and overall the product productions are top notch. Imagine being able to perform strong, commercial mentalism remotely over the telephone without having to resort to contrived mathematical feeling procedures, or having to rely on traditional psychological forcing techniques. These routines are just as impressive over the phone as they are in person. Dead Phone - Divine and predict the location of three weapons hidden in three different pockets of your subject. Drinks on Me - A 100% Sa fe Acid Roulette Game. The Call - Successfully call the winner of three rounds of RPS & know the exact objects thrown in the last play. Memory Prison - Memorize the subject's deck of cards in 30 seconds then teach the subject to memorize a deck of cards in under one minute all over the phone. Coin Claw - Feel exactly what the subject feels and identify which of four coins is being held at seemingly any given time. Coin Cast - Perform a which hand is the coin in effect and also be able to call if the coin is heads or tails up in the subjects hand. Yes, even over the phone! Lie Detector - The performer is able to correctly spot when the subject is lying or telling the truth without fail. Remote Composition - A different presentation of the previous routine with a psychic theme rather than a psychological. This works well as a fail-safe for Joshua Quinn's Duplicity. Subliminal Persua sion Kicker - Have the subject write down an open prediction about a physical set of actions he or she will do only to have him or her cause it to come true moments later without being aware of it. Tracing Dick - A drawing duplication for the phone Pages: 52 - Soft cover - 10' x 6.5' - Full-color and black-and-white illustrations
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Tri Color Ropes and Knots by Sterling Dare

2012-01-19T04:23:00.001-08:00

Tri Color Ropes and Knots by Sterling Dare

get it here	Imagine displaying a bright and solid, tri-colored rope (Red, Yellow and Green) to your audience. Then, as you slowly pass your hand down the rope, a knot magically appears in each of the colored sections! The colored knots do not match the colored sections of the rope in which they appear (red knot in yellow section, etc.). You again pass your hand down the rope and to the amazement of your audience the colors of the knots match each section of the colored rope! Lastly, you unite the knots and hand the rope out for complete examination! BONUS! Additionally, you will receive a fun filled Traffic Light routine with a fantastic children's safety message. This routine is great for getting booked into schools. Teachers and staff love it just as much as the students! Comes complete with tri-colored rope and 12-page instru ction booklet.
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Star Storm by Alan Wong

2012-01-19T04:18:00.001-08:00

Star Storm by Alan Wong

get it here	Perfect for your 'Snow Storm in China' routine. Also can be used with any of the snow storm cannons. Contains 12 multi-colored star storm packets. Instructions not included. Packet Dimensions Approximately 1 1/2' x 1 3/4' (3.8cm x 4.5cm)
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Safety Hole Lite 2.0 by Menny Lindenfeld

2012-01-19T04:15:00.001-08:00

Safety Hole Lite 2.0 by Menny Lindenfeld

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From the mind of Menny Lindenfeld, who brought you best-selling Hollow and Hollow 2, comes a new highly visual portable-hole effect that will fool even the keenest of spectators.

Effect:
Show your credit card, with a hole punched through its magnetic stripe. Suddenly grab the hole with your fingertips and PHYSICALLY SLIDE THE HOLE out of the way, nice and easy, to another spot on the card. End by SHAKING the card - causing the HOLE TO VISUALLY JUMP back to the magnetic stripe.

Conclude by letting the audience examine your theft-proof card.

With Safety Hole Lite you will always be ready with an amazing trick up your wallet.

Highly Visual Effect
Quick and Simple Set-up
Real Holes
Examinable Prior To and After Performing

For the first time, Safety Hole Lite comes wit h interactive instructions that give you an exiting and personal learning experience. Enjoy a step-by-step video tutorial, directly on your mobile phone (or PC), presented by magic inventor Menny Lindenfeld!

Interactive instructions
Video tutorial

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Pentagon by Patrick Redford

2012-01-19T04:06:00.001-08:00

Pentagon by Patrick Redford

get it here	Pentagon boasts five impromptu routines + a few hidden surprises all featuring some of the coolest super powers around. This is the fourth book in the series of five. Contents: Super Hearing - A Sound Phone Call Using super hearing you're able to tell the exact number of coins your subject is shaking in his hand over a phone line. X-Ray Vision - X-Ray Vision Coins Using the power of x-ray vision you're able to tell which hand a borrowed coin is in, it's date, and whether its heads up or tails up. Mind Reading - Shade Drawing Duplication An incredibly clean close-up Drawing Duplication combining a clever peek and legitimate muscle reading. Psychokinetic Power - Staring Sensation With their eyes closed, two people step into each other's mind and body and think and feel exactly as the other person thinks a nd feel. Two people can sense when the other is starring at the back of their head, they sense when the other person moves their arms, and anticipate when the other is about to stand.One subject may even think of the exact same word that the other has freely thought of. Time Travel - The Time Traveler An entire room notes the time on their watch only to experience the physical sensation of time travel as a business card with the current time written across the face is ripped and burned only to visually un-burn, un-rip, and finally go blank. When everyone looks at their watch again time its verified that somehow the room traveled back through time a full five minutes. Pages: 48 - Soft cover - 10' x 6.5' - Full-color and black-and-white illustrations
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Chinese Queens by Tonny Van Rhee

2012-01-14T06:00:00.001-08:00

Chinese Queens by Tonny Van Rhee

get it here	There are 4 Queens in the magician's hand. One of them turns face up and this is the one selected by the spectator. As these are Chinese cards there are only Chinese characters on the cards...However at the end of the the trick it came to light that on the other side of the chosen card is the selected Queen. Includes gimmicked cards and instructional DVD.
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Destination Box by Jon Allen

2012-01-14T05:55:00.001-08:00

Destination Box by Jon Allen

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You hand someone a locked box to look after. You perform your favourite signed card trick (obviously not Card on Ceiling!). As a finale, you unlock the box to reveal another box inside. Within this box is a folded playing card. The person who signed the card carefully removes it from the box to reveal it is their signed card.

What would you want from your ideal 'Card to Box''

Let the person who signed the card remove it for themselves'
Have no worries about switching the card'
Feel safe that only you can open the box'
Be able to use any style of card'
Have a box suitable as a feature item'
To adapt the box to your own style or theme of an event'
Have a 100% total examinable box'
Have the facility to perform several other routines with it such as Bill to Box, Headline Prediction,
The Big Surprise, Watch steal finale and more'

Now you can achieve all the above with a most remarkable item ... The Destination Box.

Features of Jon Allen's Destination Box:

Created from solid American black walnut.
Solid brass hinges, hasp & staple with secure padlock.
Unique design by Jon Allen.
External dimension: 4.5' x 3' x 2' (120mm x 75mm x 55mm)
Internal flocking for added elegance.
Extra specialised coating for added protection.
Devious method makes the box 100% examinable.
Glass Bottle and Pillbox included.
Instructional DVD

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Travel by Martin Adams

2012-01-14T05:46:00.001-08:00

Travel by Martin Adams

get it here	Anytime - Anywhere - In The Mind - On the Streets 'Travel is a technically a very simple effect, you can go out and perform it pretty much straight away, it's strength is in this simplicity, it's an IDEAL opener for any mentalist or magician' - Dee Christopher You introduce a laminated card which is covered in standard recognizable places from the world. Places like the Eiffel Tower, Niagara Falls or the Stonehenge. You just ask the spectator to do an imaginary trip to any of the nine famous sites. You ask them to imagine themselves to be there. You then slowly reveal their thought of place. Now you probably ask from yourself: What's new''' The good news is: NO MEMORY WORK AT ALL. This is an effect that you are going to use and carry with you all the time! This detailed booklet teaches you everything you need to know, to start performing this amazing mind magic t rick right away. Includes full-color, laminated 'travel card' to use as much as you like! Pages: 5 - 8.5' x 5.5' - Soft cover - Saddle Stitched
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