Imagine a collection of material that is perfectly crafted for real-world use, each effect tried and tested hundreds of times before thousands of people, then trimmed to remove every last ounce of fat. Imagine a repertoire of routines that can each steal a show, astonishing in effect and cunning in method, parcelled in presentations that are amusing, ... read more

My friend, Shigeo Takagi, is an excellent performer who shows a keen knowledge of magic with all its subtleties. His work is direct and to the point, with no superfluous moves. Even if you are acquainted with the various techniques, he will still deceive you. I greatly admire this Japanese wonder worker.' - Dai Vernon, Hollywood, California - February, 1990 ... read more

Imagine ... extracting a two-inch contact lens from your eye and changing it into a pair of glasses ... causing a spectator's card to rise completely out of the deck and then hover in mid-air with a life of its own ... having the spectator's selected card develop right before their eyes like a Polaroid picture ... viciously tearing up a playing card and ... read more

Paul Wilson's currently very busy at work as Technical Advisor for a new movie starring Sylvester Stallone, but he's not too busy to create more brand - new card and coin magic. 13 is a 32 - page, beautifully illustrated booklet which contains: , Uprising You spread the deck between your hands and a spectator's selection mysteriously rises out of the spread ... read more

Prepare to be intrigued, delighted, elated - Random Acts of Magic is an inspired and inspiring collection of more than 60 brand new, bread-and-butter goodies, tightened and refined over thousands of shows, lectures and television appearances! You'll find astonishing tricks with cards, coins, markers, cell phones, matchbooks, matches, receipts, elastics, ... read more

This fully illustrated manuscript contains twenty fantastic routines. Steve Bryant uses only the most efficient effects that hold the attention of the audience and prime them for the next routine. All of his routines contain excellent patter that leads the audience through each effect, enhancing the entire magical experience. Content Includes:, Catch 22 , ... read more

While Ed Marlo was famous for his ingenious creations with cards, he also devoted a great deal of creativity to magic with other objects including coins, bills, cups and balls, silks, mentalism, dice, linking pins, sponge balls, chop cup, and various small tricks usually sold to kids such as the ball vase, magic frame, snapper, and much, much more. 67 ... read more

The name Bob Ostin has long been synonymous with creative close - up and card magic, but until now the true depth and breadth of his original effects and methods has remained hidden. No longer! This landmark volume, The Magic of Bob Ostin, will ensure the author his deserved place in history as one of the pre - eminent creators of the 20th Century. Those ... read more

Finally! After 20 years the magic fraternity at large once again has access to the magic of Jack Chanin. For the first time ever, six of Chanin's most influential publications have been bound together into a single hardcover book! Subjects covered include coins, cards, silks, cigars, sleeving, the 3 shell game and more along with biographical information ... read more

This is the magic routine of Daniel Cros direct from the Desert Inn Casino in Las Vegas. This booklet includes Daniel's lecture notes and eight of his best effects. Effects Included:, Coins through the glass , The Paper Chase , Thimble Routine , The Three Shell Game , Silver Dollar and Penny Exchange , Half Dollars Pass Under Hands on Table , Silk to Egg ... read more

'This stuff's so clever it's criminal! ' These words were uttered by Max Maven shortly after reading David Regal's Close - Up & Personal. Fortunately, Regal has managed to escape prosecution, due not only to his inventiveness, wit and originality in magic, but also to his success as a comedy performer and television writer. David's magic twelve years ago so ... read more

CLOSE - UP FILE is a collection of magic which uses no playing cards. This larger collection of magic contains 35 complete routines in 195 pages and is profusely illustrated with line drawings. Jerry Mentzer has written numerous books of magic including the well - known Close - Up Cavalcade and Card Cavalcade series. Previous books contained some of the ... read more

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56 Tricks - 160 Pages - 150 Illustrations - Comb Bound Contributors Included: Tomas Blomberg, Paul Cummins, Aaron Goldberg, Tom Gagnon, Michael Sibbernsen, R. Paul Wilson, Jason Alford, Doug Conn, Darryl V. Harris, Tom Stone, Jason Tang, Earl Nelson, Ed Andres, Peter Duffie, Ken Simmons, Christian Ehret, Daryl, Steve Draun, Chas Roberts, David Solomon, ... read more

Featuring a unique group of reclusive guests, the East Coast Super Session closeup convention is one of the finest ever assembled. So they had an advantage when publishing the official convention notebook, boasting super - cool super sessions, and killer closeup magic spiral bound! More than a book, it's steep adventure! Flip through the pages and that's ... read more

Edward Victor was one of the greatest magicians who ever lived, who affected the work of almost every close - up magician working today. Dai Vernon and Ed Marlo, among many others, owed a major debt to the work of Edward Victor. His creations include the famous Eleven - Card Trick, which inspired Vernon's Spellbound and Coins and Champagne Glass. Victor's ... read more

In 2003, Caleb Strange was asked to write a book: nearly four years in the making, The Garden of the Strange is the brilliant result. This beautifully written, deeply affecting book takes Mr. Strange's trademark blend of innovative thinking and stunning presentations to the next level. With twenty compelling and original routines, and an additional half - ... read more