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...
Harry Riser was part of the magic elite in its heyday. He spent considerable time with magicians such as Edward Marlo, Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller. Their influence in his material is incredibly prominent in Secrets Of An Escamoteur. There are four reasons why we recommend this book to you: 1. The ...
Just how much of a card magic geek are you? If the answer to that is a lot, then you're ready to read The Cardiste. Rusduck was a Pennsylvania police chief who wrote one of magic's most articulate magazines, The Cardiste, before his early death at 49. The Cardiste was a wonderful magazine fr...
A small book that's big on entertainment. Clean, novel methods are used to produce effects that are clear and uncluttered. Taking as an example the first effect in the book, 'Spellbound Climax': you show a 2p coin and magically transform it into a 10p. After repeating this a couple of times you are ...
Here at Vanishing Inc we still believe in the power of the written word, and are pleased to be able to offer you this brand new booklet from Doc Docherty! Included is one of Doc's go to effects for two people, ideal if they are a couple or related. Super easy, gets the spectators involved, is engagi...
If you are looking for sly ways to find a card in a deck using names, numbers, words, and much more, then Jack's Pack is for you! It should get your mind working and your hands experimenting with the deck. Order your copy now!...
The Introduction says it all! What do we gain by using the absolute minimum of sleights, and substituting instead set-up decks, feke cards and subtle routining? First we can put nearly all our concentration on the presentation of the trick.... Secondly, we do not have to worry about angles; the audi...
Dan and Dave's first hardback 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 ...
Presentation is where it's at. The connection between you and the audience is the true source of real magic. Gone are the Put and Take so called presentations of so called magic. How do you connect with your audience? How do you find the magic in your effects? 793.8 turns magic, presentations and ef...
There is not a single card feat in the whole calendar that will give as good returns for the amount of practice required, or that will mystify as greatly, or cause as much amusement, or bear as much repetition as this little game!S.W. Erdnase Given those powerful words by Erdnase on Three Card Monte...