There is, of course, illogicality and illogicality. Actions which are illogical from an effect viewpoint are, naturally, to be shunned. But there are certain moves which, although illogical or discrepant, pass by unnoticed. Examples include the Tenkai Optical Revolve, Through-the-Fist Turnover, Flus...
This is cult. Not the ”Little House on the Prairie” kind, but still cult. Chris Kenner's now famous book contains material that is still going strong. Timeless routines that meets today's need for flashy, fast and hard-hitting magic, while still not overdoing it. I can't believe how varied the conte...
Hidden in the depths of The Magic Circle in London was a long forgotten notebook, written around the second half of the 18th century by an unknown author. Its handwritten pages contained over 81 different tricks, sleights and subtleties with cards. What makes this book different to other known magic...
Herb Zarrow has spent a lifetime of magic -- exploring and creating in the art he loves. Best known, of course, for his legendary Zarrow Shuffle, one of the great, thundering moves and perhaps the only sleight to travel from the card trick to the card table. Herb is also the originator of many other...
Meir Yedid was the first person to win the Society Of American Magician's Close-Up Magic Championship more than once. He was also awarded the Society's rarely presented Originality Medal. Meir has spent the last 30 years touring throughout the world performing and teaching his brand of creative magi...
You know him best as Aldo Colombini, but his previous moniker was Fabian. Now you have the chance to see his early work in action, from cards to ropes and a dash of mentalism. Some real workers here. However, quantities are limited, so order yours today!...
When magicians ask us what book they should buy next, we rarely suggest the latest cool release. Instead, we try to tailor our suggestions to their interests. And, we suggest that anyone with a serious interest in card magic should check out Phil Goldstein's Focus. Phil (also known as Max Maven) has...
A Robbins Publication of Paul Harris' Close-Up Entertainer Book including magic of cards, coins, cigarettes, Wax Lips, and many more. 29 Tricks including Ackerman's Face Lift. Paul Harris' tricks are illustrated with detailed descriptions. Also a classical move that every magician perfor...
A different card book, giving the 19 basic card effects; the 16 basic sleight of hand accomplishments and details on what is required to become an expert with cards. Included is a completely rewritten explanation of Buckley's Thirty Card Problems, including explanations and illustrations of the ...
David Britland describes a great gimmick that allows you to produce an eerie rising card effect. The basic concept of the gimmick is not new and it was not new in the 80s when the first edition of this booklet was published. However, the value of the ebook lies in the various ways to deploy the gimm...