Handcrafted Card Magic by Denis Behr

_EF This is a book that not only justifies its existence by means of innovative material and original thinking, but which represents the mind of a thoughtful and tasteful creator who pays attention to myriad tiny details that can make all the difference between mediocre magic and beautiful illusions. (…) This is the way magic …

Review by Andy Martin for Little Bunny's Card Trick – Small by Bill Goldman

5 out of 5 Entertainment doesn’t have to be expensive! This is a really wonderful routine from Bill Goldman c. 2002 based 100% on Simon Aronson’s masterpiece Shuffle-Bored from 1980 which Bill uses with permission.  I think this is one of the best uses of Aronson’s idea and there are lots of other applications as you …

The Aretalogy of Vanni Bossi by Stephen Minch

_EF The Aretalogy of Vanni Bossi is the first book in any language that presents a substantial collection of this master magician’s secrets with cards, coins and things. The contents have been gathered from scarce publications with strictly limited circulations, and include closely guarded, never before published tricks and sleights. ARETALOGY–n. A narrative about the deeds …

The Ring, The Watch, and The Wallet #1 by Tommy Wonder, Ken Winters

This effect is one of Tommy Wonder’s most amazing achievements and truly one of his signature pieces – it is Tommy’s version of the Oswald Williams Hold-up premise*.  There have been a number of versions of this effect over the years by various builders, but  this one, by Ken Winters, is considered the best.  Ken …

Al Koran’s Professional Presentations by Hugh Miller

_EF This is the first of many re-releases by Martin Breese offering books previously published by Harry Stanley. Al Koran’s Professional Presentations is a magical classic and was first published in 1967 by Harry Stanley at the Unique Magic Studio. The original publication was marred by poor photographic reproduction so this new edition from Martin …

Little Bunny’s Card Trick by Bill Goldman

Entertainment doesn’t have to be expensive! This is a really wonderful routine from Bill Goldman based 100% on Simon Aronson’s masterpiece Shuffle-Bored from 1980 which Bill uses with permission.  I think this is one of the best uses of Aronson’s idea and there are lots of other applications as you can see in Denis Behr’s amazing …

Little Bunny’s Card Trick – Small by Bill Goldman

Entertainment doesn’t have to be expensive! This is a really wonderful routine from Bill Goldman based 100% on Simon Aronson’s masterpiece Shuffle-Bored from 1980 which Bill uses with permission.  I think this is one of the best uses of Aronson’s idea and there are lots of other applications as you can see in Denis Behr’s amazing …

Don England’s Paradox by Kevin Kelly, Don England

_EF Inspired by Brother John Hamman and Ed Marlo, Don England is truly a modern day Hofzinser! For not since Hofzinser has there been such a prolific creator of ingenious gaffs and routines with prepared cards as Don England. A strong claim to be sure! But his book Gaffed to the Hilt provided strong support …

Wooden Chop Bowl (Benson Bowl) by Viking Mfg.

The Benson Bowl was created by Roy Benson (The Phoenix, No. 156 – July 30, 1948, pp. 627-629) and popularized by Don Alan. You can see sources for many Benson Bowl routines on Denis Behr’s wonderful Conjuring Archive. _EF This Viking version is a beautifully turned wood bowl made from exotic tropical woods, the perfect …

Dai Vernon Book of Magic by Lewis Ganson

_EF A revered classic, widely considered to be one of the most influential magic books ever written, and never has it looked better than this. With this edition, The Dai Vernon Book of Magic has been completely re-typeset and every photograph re-screened for greater clarity. Among the Vernon classics you’ll find inside are Penetration of …

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