The purpose of this book is to explain how the rich world of Folk Literature may be used as material by children from which to create plays for puppets, pantomimes, pageants, ballets, tableaux, and shadows. The character of each of these dramatic media is described in turn and the techniques of grou...
This book contains endless entertainment for you and your friends, and represents part of my collection of “tricky stunts” which Willane has used for several years WITH GREAT SUCCESS – catches, puzzles, and tricks with which all magicians should be familiar. While many of them can be, and have been,...
The author of this book has earned for himself the title of “Conjurer of the House of Commons.” Mr. Montague was a very able inventor and most of the tricks described in this book were his invention. The enthusiastic student of magic will derive great pleasure from examination of the original method...
Watch This One!: A Collection of Choice Magical Effects With Small Objects. Bobo was a working pro, and the author of Modern Coin Magic. This book has an excellent assortment of magic with coins, cards, thimbles, and rope. There is also a detailed section on sleeving, of which Bobo was a master. Wel...
David Lano’s life has not been an easy one. He lived it in a tough, hard world, on a periphery of lust, violence, and drunkenness, but never touched by it. And in his account of his years, there shines through a proud, honest, trusting man who found some good in everyone, who saw something better be...
Although flower bouquets have been an integral part of magicians’ acts for many years, little has been written about the art of making them. In writing Victory Bouquet, Francis Martineau is a pioneer in a new field. He describes and illustrates a new type of flower bouquet in such clear and explicit...
This is the autobiography of Carlton, who led a fascinating and adventurous life, performing all over the world for many years as a carnival roustabout and magician. There are dozens of stories, anecdotes, and recollections that make for a very entertaining and interesting account of a very interest...
The second edition of this book includes Mr. Chapman’s original “Ten Stunners” to which ten additional “Stunners” have been contributed. All material revolves around the use of a nail writer. Great if your looking to practice using this secret tool or are looking to add some practical and effective ...