John Bannon is one of Vanishing Inc's favorite creators. His playful artistry with a deck of cards has a youthful energy about it that makes his creations fun to perform. In Smoke and Mirrors, Bannon teaches 31 tricks; most of which are card tricks, but with a couple of coin tricks thrown into...
From 1955 to 1979, P. Howard Lyons and his mildly crazed but brilliant crew published 36 issues of Ibidem magazine. Those issues accumulated quite a reputation as the best source for avant-garde card magic and many other curious findings. In the intervening years copies of Ibidem have been much soug...
You know that Vanishing Inc. Magic only carries the cool stuff. This is the cool stuff. But it certainly isn't suitable for everyone. PRISN is quite possible the funniest set of books available in magic. Consider them a parody of the Max Maven Prism books and take them with a pinch of salt. If you'r...
Calling on his 15 years editing the underground sleight of hand journal The Trapdoor, Steve Beam seamlessly blends diabolical methods with humorous presentations proving that it is possible to captivate an audience with easy to master card tricks. Semi-Automatic Card Tricks is Steve Beam...
Michael Close's series of manuscripts contain some of the most commercial, entertaining and powerful magic in print, spanning over 20 years of professional performing in real-world conditions. In sharing his work, Michael has held nothing back, including full presentations and extra tips and thinkin...
Rameses the Egyptian Wonderworker was an illusionist of the Edwardian era. Born Albert Marchinski in Poland in 1876, he grew up in London in a distinctly middle class home. But as Rameses, he achieved financial and artistic successes beyond the dreams of most entertainers. His fast moving, exciting ...
Includes: The Artful Ledger from John Racherbaumer Unexpected Prediction from Edward Marlo Converse Sneaker from Max Maven Inflated Transposition by Joshua Jay, and much much more. 48 Pages...
This is a book to help all kinds of entertainers such as: magicians, clowns, dancers, jugglers, comics, DJ's, mimes, stilt walkers, musicians, balloon twisters, face painters, puppeteers, vocalist, and many more. Drawing from 40 years of experience, the author provides the first hand knowledge you n...
Have you always wondered how to be an illusionist? Do you wish to perform on a large stage for thousands of people? Maybe you are a working magician specializing in close-up or stage magic and are looking to put together a bigger show for a special event? How to Be an Illusionist is a first-of-its k...
Arcane 14 Issues, Complete File by Jeff Busby, with illustrations by Don Albrecht 1980-1985, 1995, published by Jeff Busby The first ten issues of this magazine were only available to customers of Jeff Busby who made a purchase, with the last four issues being available via magazine subscription. 21...