Conjurers’ Monthly Magazine was a magic periodical by Harry Houdini that only ran for one year from September 1906 until August 1907 as a competitor to the Sphinx. The magazine touted Houdini’s importance to the world of magic, gossiped about magicians he did not like and offered criticism of his im...
Between the Spring of 1983 and the Spring of 2006 William Miesel and Ed Eckl collected some of the most amazing and astonishing magic secrets ever and printed them in the Precursor. Don’t miss out on this Conjuring Arts Research Center exclusive as the Precursor is offered for the first time in PDF ...
Stanley Collins shares some his brilliance with the magic world by presenting us with Card Conceits. Contained within the pages of this incredible work is some of the genius that was Stanley Collins. The card effects in this book can only be described as original, inspiring and the creative works of...
The Classics of Magic Volume One. A classic that is jam-packed with material including vanishes, productions, copper & silver, and even flourishes! There is something for everyone at all skill levels. Effects with handkerchiefs, cards, currency, salt shakers, and more. Numerous illustrations mak...
Illustrated by Sid Lorraine. A book about magic that would be appreciated by men- at least that’s what Mr. Douglas wrote in his introduction. What he meant is that these are effects to be performed at a men’s club, or a cigar club. Magic with cigarettes, Scotch, the Misers Dream, an alarm clock, a M...
If there was ever a magic book that everyone should read, this is it. Bruce Elliott’s writing style is very readable, and his choice of material is excellent. He teaches real classics of magic, such as the Egg Bag, the Misers Dream, the Ambitious Card, a Four Ace Routine, and of course, the Cups and...
John D. Lippy presents a collection of experiments and magical effects achieved through chemical reactions. Includes the secret methods for lighting fire with ice, making invisible ink, turning water to milk, ink to water, and many more magical effects. With an introduction by Howard Thurston....
Chalk Talk and Crayon Presentation : A Handbook of Practice and Performance in Pictorial Expression of Ideas. A thorough treatise on the almost forgotten art of the Chalk Talk, which at one time was an extremely popular way of conveying a sales message by rapidly drawing with chalk or crayon. This 1...
This book is based on a completely new and unusual idea. It contains a collection of exciting mind-reading tricks in which the Book itself actually plays the role of performer. You, the Reader, are the spectator, so to speak, of the book’s performance for each trick. You will follow a series of simp...
Four routines are explained in detail, all employing unprepared silk handkerchiefs that appear, change color, or both. Many illustrations make the various folds and knots easy to understand....