This all - new book commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of the S. S. Adams Company. Within its pages is a treasury of images that spans the company's first one hundred years of business. Each page is loaded with product photos, original art, promotional materials and rare memorabilia, much of which has never been seen before. 'For those of us who ... read more

Handcuff King. Escape Artist. International Superstar. Since his death eighty years ago, Harry Houdini's life has been chronicled in books, in film, and on television. Now, in this groundbreaking biography, renowned magic expert William Kalush and best-selling writer Larry Sloman team up to find the man behind the myth. Drawing from millions of pages of ... read more

An informative book on what prices were like for magic books from the 1639 to 1990, not only is it a price guide but it is also great if you wish to find books from the past and learn how the greats did their magic. Pages 192. Spiral Bound read more

Did the magician Cazeneuve and the Queen of Madagascar have an affair' Was there a ghost living in the house of the Fox Sisters' Did he pay his rent on time' Why do magicians pull a rabbit out of a hat instead of a raccoon' Who was buried at The Great Lafayette's funeral if it wasn't The Great Lafayette' Who killed Chung Ling Soo' What magician invented the ... read more

A tour de force, a book - length poem, embracing a wide variety of poetic and prose forms, to tell the story of Harry Houdini. Steven Price's Houdini knows better than most the limitations of life, having bent the efforts of a lifetime to transcending them, and having failed. Ah, but his thinking! Or rather Steven Price's thinking with and through him. ... read more

Here is the complete story of one of the most influential magic writers and editors of all time - the history of Theodore 'Ted' Annemann. Every published, and many unpublished, creations of Annemann have been gathered for this unprecedented work, then edited and placed in their proper chronological order. This huge book contains extensive commentary, which ... read more

From a rare volume on the history of playing cards: nearly 500 elegant illustrations that once graced European regular and tarot card decks. On display are face cards, musical instruments, fantasy figures, and other motifs - all ideal for adding a period flair to almost any graphic project. 251 black - and - white illustrations; 245 designs in color. One 48 ... read more

This beautiful hard cover book is an in - depth look at David Costi's life and work as a magician. David's magic though not well known worldwide, is well regarded by his fellow magicians. The 144 pages of illustrations and explanations is a valuable resource for any magician. What People Are Saying: 'I have discovered that you are my twin soul. ' - Arturo ... read more

In Stanley Collins - Conjurer, Collector and Iconoclast, master historian and author Edwin A. Dawes leads you through the life of happiness and heartbreak of this brilliant magician and collector. A great character of British magic during the first half of the 20th century, Stanley Collins was unique in that his tremendous conjuring skills were allied to ... read more

Essential Robert - Houdin Finally back in print! All the classic works of the great master of magic, Robert - Houdin, under one cover, lavishly illustrated with hundreds of beautiful prints, engravings, and photos. Robert - Houdin (1805 - 1871) revolutionized the art of magic with his incredible stage mysteries and lifelike automata, and he thankfully left ... read more

With great pleasure and pride, MAGICO presents Fetsching Magic: The Life and Legacy of Hen Fetsch by Robert Kirkwood Spence. Here is a long overdue testimonial to the untold influence of a gifted Twentieth Centrury magician's magician, who might well be called 'The Father of the Modern Magic Lecture. ' Pages 206 - Hard Bound read more

In a biography woven from equal parts enchantment and mystery, Jim Steinmeyer unveils the secrets behind the most enigmatic performer in the history of stage magic, Chung Ling Soo, the 'Marvelous Chinese Conjurer' - a magician whose daring made his contemporary, Houdini, seem like the boy next door. Soo's infamous and suspicious onstage death in 1918 ... read more

This two volume book set details the work, and the life of one of magic's most renowned artists, Robert Harbin. The set contains two hardbound 300 page books. The first volume, 'Early Harbin, ' contains a comprehensive look at this master of magics beginnings. Included are several illustrated routines pulled from Harbin's routine. The second volume, ... read more

Jim Steinmeyer's 2003 book is a journey thorough the rich history of magicians, their creations and their quest for the impossible. Starting with Houdini's famous and infamous illusion of making an elephant disappear, Jim traces the various inventions in 'optical conjuring, ' from Pepper's Ghost to Tobin's Proteus Cabinet and the famous wonders at Egyptian ... read more

For the first time ever, Hockman, The Great reveals the secrets that he planned to take with him to his grave.. . unfortunately he hasn't died yet! Professor Hockman breaks the rules and reveals the secrets of his most unusual illusions that no self - respecting magician would ever even want to know. Amazing stories that none before would ever dare tell in ... read more

Harry Houdini's fame is secure as the greatest magician of modern times. Many of his fabulous escapes, indeed, now sound more like legend than history, yet they really happened! Houdini permitted himself to be thrown, manacled, into the Hudson River; to be nailed into packing cases and lowered into the ocean; to be suspended by the ankles, strait - ... read more

Covering a time period from 1898 to 2005, this bibliography includes 541 individual title listings which chronicle all significant articles by or about Houdini in magazines, periodicals, journals, etc. A must for any collector and historian. Pages 96, B/W and Full Color images. read more