Impress = X by Johnson Products

_EF From the inventive mind of Alan Wakeling comes this gem. Read this effect carefully. From a small black bag the magician removes two clear lucite panels that have been bolted together. Sealed between the plastic plates is a blank face card. The magician explains that this is a photographic card. The spectator selects one …

Dunninger’s Monument to Magic by Joseph Dunninger

_EF Although “The Amazing Dunninger” has never called himself “the world’s greatest magician,” he has more right to that title than any other man or woman – living or dead. It is only fitting that he – the last of the truly great magicians – should have compiled this monument to magic. As a tribute …

Umbrella Production (Junior) by Magic Hands

These umbrellas are very colorful and beautifully made. I was always a big fan of The Magic Hands from Germany. They consistently made high quality magic and had some great ideas. The Junior Umbrella Production was was one of their big sellers and the quality is amazing.  What is neat about it is you really …

Super Subtle Card Miracles by Frank Garcia, Million Dollar Productions

_EF A sequel to Frank Garcia’s: Million Dollar Card Secrets by Frank Garcia. Illustrated by Tony Lamberta. Contents: 13 Dynamic Openers 13 New York Opener  15 Chicago Style  16 All Backs  22 Instant Change  25 Faro Flush 27 Startling Effects 27 Plunger Discovery 31 Dave’s Delight  33 Triumph Location  36 Jackrobatics  39 Dingle’s Elevator  44 Camouflage  46 …

Sleight of Hand by Edwin T. Sachs

The Standard Textbook on how to become a magician. Sleight of Hand does not only feature all types of Sleight of Hand, but also effects with apparatus for amateur and professional conjurers, and for both parlor and stage performance. There have been several editions of this classic book of manipulative magic. Editions/Reprints include: 2nd Edition …

Bill Severn’s Big Book of Magic by Bill Severn

_EF This IS a big book. . .238 pages. It wears an attractive jacket designed by Wendell Minor. The inside illustrations are by Katherine Wood. Bill Severn has a flair for taking known principles and tricks, embellishing them with plots and new materials. The result is always delightfully simple, yet puzzling, magic. It is just …

Tarbell Course In Magic Vol. 3 by Harlan Tarbell

_EF Volume 3, lessons 34 to 45 in the course series, includes clear, concise directions for over 130 magic tricks. The first chapter discusses how to “routinize” on a Magic Show, including building the program, analyzing acts and shows, smart openers, closers, and balancing the show. The rest of the chapters are: How to Make …

Magic Digest – Fun Magic For Everyone by George B. Anderson

_EF George B. Anderson’s Magic Digest is an excellent book for magicians of any level. Although aimed at the beginner, there are a lot of gems in this book; it is a shame it is no longer in print. This is a book that not many in this video age would likely read, however, as …

Genie Presentations by Will Ayling

_EF Here is a beautifully produced book of intriguing material by an experience performer who loves his art.  In his previous book, The Art of Illusion, Will Ayling fascinated us with his detailed explanations of the illusions he has performed over the years.   Here’s a beautifully-produced book of intriguing material by an experienced performer who …

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