Embryos is Paul Prater's compilation of routines spanning eight years of stage shows. However, Embryos is much more than that. Paul also covers how to incorporate themes and concepts into a coherent show. He provides tips for finding space and how to market your show. He discusses not only successes...
Edward Victor was one of the greatest magicians who ever lived, who affected the work of almost every close-up magician working today. Dai Vernon and Ed Marlo, among many others, owed a major debt to the work of Edward Victor. His creations include the famous Eleven-Card Trick, which inspired Vernon...
Using only simple and common household items - handkerchiefs, string, playing cards, coins, thimbles - the 127 magic acts in this fully illustrated guide will help young novices amaze family and friends. Includes classic number and table tricks, mind reading stunts, dice divinations, and more magica...
From the Introduction by Roy Walton: I am delighted to write some words of introduction to this major work on card magic by Peter Duffie. I have known the author since he was at school and over the years have seen his conjuring abilities progress at an astonishing rate. While his ideas cover the who...
The EASY way to entertaining two-person mind reading. With an introduction by Francis Willard. No tedious codes or painful memory work! No electronics or impression devices! No apparatus or equipment required! No stooges or hidden assistants! Everything from impromptu parlor routines to f...
One of the coolest magic ideas I've seen in a really long time...The book is clever from start to finish...5 Stars with a Stone Status of Absolute GEM! - Jeff Stone, My Lovely Assistant reviews A story like no other, set in a ghoulish gallery. Part twisted tale. Part interactive magic trick. Your au...
Three effects using a double face card. These fool bad. Chad uses these tricks in every paid gig. Contents Conditioned Transposition A spectator places a selection in their back pocket. Instantly, the selection transposes with another selection a visual manner. The spectator places and removes the c...
For any performer, professional or amateur, this book is (as Ken Brooke would have said) Gold Dust. The 13 tricks are superbly created and honed to perfection by Wayne himself during countless performances; on stage. cabaret, his TV series, TV guest appearances, close-up, lectures and social events....
Rand Woodbury's unique book especially for those who perform large illusions. You will learn how to improve on the illusions you now perform, and how to create new illusion ideas. If you have never performed illusions, this book may be your inspiration....
The lecture notes from Devin Knight's 2011 tour. Far more than just a set of lecture notes, this is a complete book in itself! Features mind-boggling effects, including both cards and mentalism. Effects that fooled the majority of magicians in attendance. These notes include directions for Devin's N...