Although the art of magic does not only consist of tricks and technique, roughly 99% of all magic books mainly deal with these topics. 'New' tricks, techniques and moves, those seen by the lay audience, upstage all the other, behind the scenes, backstage elements, which are equally if not more important to a successful presentation. And those important ... read more

A complete text on methods, mechanical devices, moves, techniques, figures, artifices, routines, etc., for performing one of the great classics in the repertoire of magic. It includes modern improvements, suggestions and ideas, together with routines eliminating the use of the key. Methods - Ring Sets - Special Rings - Arrangements - counts - Substitutions - ... read more

This book was written by a magician for magicians. Jim Ravel knew both fields inside out. Like magic, pickpocketing requires certain skills but there are also secrets that make seemingly impossible steals well within the realm of any performer. Theatrical Pickpocketing contains the applied psychology, step-by-step moves, logical ideas and complete routines ... read more

Contents - 10 acclaimed routines Gorn!- Cecil Keech, Geoffrey Robinson, David Hemingway Carrier Bag Caper- Edward Victor, David Hemingway Crazy Crossword- Anon, David Hemingway Con Rope & Screamrope- Billy McComb, David Hemingway Third Tune Lucky- Annemann, David Hemingway Fifty Second Opener- Edwin Sachs, Charlie Edwards, Ken Brooke, David Hemingway ... read more