Albo 10 – History And Mystery Of Magic by Robert J. Albo

The Tenth of the Dr. Albo Books limited to 500 copies. _EF This is departure from the typical Albo book in that nearly 200 of the 444 total pages are dedicated to history rather than apparatus. The history chapter includes the following sections: Annals of the Priests, Magi, Jugglers, and Sorcerers – 2000 BC to 500 …

Servais Le Roy by Mike Caveney, William Rauscher

_EF As a performer and inventor of magic and illusions, Servais Le Roy had no peer. Harry Houdini praised him, Howard Thurston feared him and Harry Kellar called him the most finished artist he had ever seen. Mrs. Le Roy, known around the world as Talma: The Queen of Coins, was often compared to that …

PSI-Kicks by Bruce Bernstein

_EF Lee Earle: “Outstanding and highly recommended. Just did ‘Emergency Mentalism’ in a recent corporate show – and it slays ’em!” Ted Karmilovich: “PSI-KICKS. 20 GREAT effects by one of Mentalism’s best minds. All stunningly simple. All simply stunning. ‘Logical Headline Prediction’ and ‘Win Some Free Information’ – Mentalism doesn’t get much better than this!” …

Seance by Scott Moore-Davis

_EF The book SEANCE is the re-printed complete collection of all twelve SEANCE quarterly magazines devoted to spirit magic. Here is an excerpt from the book’s introduction, written by Eugene Burger: Seance first appeared in 1988. As each new issue arrived, I was surprised at the amount of good material that was being contributed. Single …

The Magic Menu (01-30) by Jim Sisti

_EF Design & Composition by Andrew Pinard. In 1990 Jim Sisti began “The Magic Menu”, a magazine geared for the restaurant and bar performer. Each issue included tips, stories, product reviews, and effects all oriented toward restaurant, bar, and strolling magic. This type of magic must pack small, easily reset, and often play for family …

Magic and Methods of Ross Bertram by Ross Bertram, Lee Jacobs Productions

_EF In this volume, Ross Bertram, noted Canadian magician, gambling authority, and coin magic expert, gives magicians the best of his many years of performing experience. It includes over 400 photos to explicitly portray every detail of the text. Contents: vii Acknowledgments (Dai Vernon, Faucett Ross, others) ix Foreword by Ross Bertram xv Introductions by …

Conjurers’ Monthly Magazine (Vols. 1-2) by Harry Houdini

_EF 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 imitators. The series, “Unknown …

The New Jinx by Bill Madsen

_EF Continuing on in the great tradition of The Jinx, The New Jinx was a tribute to the thinking of Ted Annemann.  Monthly periodical for stage mentalists and magicians that ran from May 1962 to April 1968 for 72 issues. Bill Madsen used the pen-name “Arlecchino” as the editor (information from Genii’s Magicpedia). The entire …

Ken Brooke and Friends by Derek Lever

_EF Ken Brooke packed a powerful punch – not with his fist, but with his world renowned, commercial magic. Now you can learn his secrets in this new book, “Ken Brooke and Friends,” (Vol. 1) by Derek Lever, Taurus Magic. Enjoy the history of Ken’s early life and the working details of most of the apparatus …

The Berg Book by Joe Berg, David Avadon, Eric Lewis

_EF Written by Joe Berg, David Avadon, and Eric Lewis. Illustrated by Eric C. Lewis and Tom Jorgenson. A much sought after work on the life and magic created by or released by noted 20th century magic dealer and performer Joe Berg. Includes a chapter on the Okito/Bamberg material marketed by Mr. Berg and much …

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