Magic of the World by John Mulholland, Charles Scribner’s Sons

_EF Books on magic multiply with almost the regularity and inevitability of the invisible rabbits in the prestidigitator’s hat. The author is a well-known magician and this book is similar in approach to his John Mulholland’s Book of Magic for adults. The emphasis is on skillful sleight of hand achieved with minimal equipment, constant practice, …

Buried Treasure Bean Box by Arturo, Abbott’s

The original Buried Treasure effect was invented by Ed Massey c. 1957.  This improved version was built by Arturo (Glenn Babbs)  and sold by U.F. Grant c. 1960 and Abbott’s c. 1961 and c. 1964. This particular item was sold by Abbott’s.  When it was sold by U.F.Grant it was known as the Nest of …

The Jinx (Vols: 051-100) by Ted Annemann

_EF The Jinx is filled with incredible gems in bite sized pieces. Apart from a wealth of incredible effects, I love the commentaries by Annemann. The historical impact that The Jinx appears to have had is quite amazing. So much seems to have come from this publication. Contents: The Jinx – 51 – December 1938 …

The Jinx (Vols: 101-150) by Ted Annemann

_EF The Jinx is filled with incredible gems in bite sized pieces. Apart from a wealth of incredible effects, I love the commentaries by Annemann. The historical impact that The Jinx appears to have had is quite amazing. So much seems to have come from this publication. Contents: The Jinx – 101 – 1940 – …

Magic Circle Magic by Will Dexter, Harry Clarke

_EF A Tribute To The Memory of George Davenport and Lewis Davenport Instituted By The Council Of The Magic Circle. London: Harry Clarke, [1963]. red faux-morocco leather in dust jacket. Limited Edition.  A trade edition was also issued.  Art Editor: Ali Bongo Contents (source book ToC):  5 Introduction by the President of the Magic Circle (Francis …

The Jinx (Vols: 001-050) by Ted Annemann

_EF The Jinx is filled with incredible gems in bite sized pieces. Apart from a wealth of incredible effects, I love the commentaries by Annemann. The historical impact that The Jinx appears to have had is quite amazing. So much seems to have come from this publication. Content: October 1934 – 1941; 907 pages The …

Encyclopedia of Silk Magic -Vol. 3 by Harold Rice

_EF Volume Three in 8 chapters covers Sympathetic Silks, Blendo Effects, “Naughty” Silks, Silks and Eggs, Soup Plates, Candles, Openers, Jap Box, and apparatus props. Although this is an encyclopedia of silk tricks, it also covers all types of conjuring props, making it of interest to any magician. Each volume has over 350 effects, over …

Close-up Card Magic by Harry Lorayne

_EF Illustrated by Edward E. Mishell, Edited by Louis Tannen. Excellent book with many fine (and now famous) routines. Chapter 5 is entirely devoted to the Curry Turnover Change. Lorayne explains the technique in great detail and you will find some very good applications for the move. Contents: vii Introduction: Dai Vernon viii Foreword: Harry …

A Lifetime in Magic by Percy Abbott

_EF Written by a man who spent seventy four years…a lifetime in magic! A professional magician…a world traveler…author…inventor…founder of the world’s larges magic company! Percy Abbott and magic are synonymous! In this book you will discover stories, experiences, secrets and advise that only a lifetime in magic can offer. You will uncover facts about the …

Card Tricks Without Skill by Paul Clive, Faber & Faber

_EF This is a wonderful book on card effects without skill of sleight of hand. Contains the classic effect by Paul Curry: Out of This World, and many other wonderful routines. This was one of the very first books on magic I ever purchased and it certainly changed my world! Contents (updated 4/2014 with full contents): …

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