This book is one of the first on its subject ever to be prepared specially for younger readers. It is an introduction to magic, but it is also intended to be much more than this, and to give the reader a knowledge of many of the secrets that are used by professional magicians. Some of the tricks des...
This Encyclopedia of Magical Patter contains over 125 sketches or routines. Also 1500 miscellaneous wise-cracks, action-gags that can be used by both amateur and professional that can be inserted anywhere in any act. Masters of ceremonies, comedians, and even clowns will find here-with literally a g...
John Ramsay explains the comedic Four Little Beans routine. Ramsay explains in the preface that it was the first magic effect he ever learned. The effect, evolving with him throughout his career is a comedy piece in which four white beans disappear into his eyes and ears and are produced from his mo...
A book For Magicians Only. Charles Waller shows you: What Magic Is Presentation Patter Magical Introductions Paper Magic The Afghan Bands The Tale of an Elephant The Coin Fold The Princess Card Trick Kismet Manipulation with Cards Miscellaneous The Filtering Ink The Chinese Rice Bowls The Magic Numb...
You are soon going to come into a lot of money, and… You will meet someone you will marry, and… You are going to make new friends who will greatly influence your life, and… Yes, it’s in the cards! And if you don’t play cards, you can lift the veil into the future via your palm or your birthday. Perh...
If you are looking for latest tricks, big tricks, tricks with apparatus or stage illusion, dear reader, then, this is not your book. If you are in search of small tricks, puzzling and mysterious especially suited to small audiences, then I hope you have succeeded in finding exactly what you are need...
Howard Thurston was the last great magician of the golden age of magic to hold the stage. This is a book of mystery, magic and adventure, containing important events and experiences in the career of the famous magician....