_EF From Darwin’s Introduction: “If I had to summarize the material in this book I would have to say that it is professional magic, it is strong magic…The term ‘audience-tested’ is often used, and sometimes abused, in the literature of magic. The effects in this book have been audience-tested, not over a period of weeks …
_EF This rather large book contains lots of routines that are real gems. It covers coins, cups and balls, and cards. However, more on cards than the previous two. I won’t comment on the coins and cups and balls as I don’t have any experience with them, but I will give you an idea about …
_EF This second in Lorayne’s Best of Friends series features hundreds of pages from some of the finest minds in magic. Contributors include: Mike Gallo, Curtis Kam, J.K. Hartman, Sol Stone, Ken Krenzel, Ed Marlo, and Max Maven. These pages contain dozens of practical close-up miracles as well as more than a handful of devastating …
“The Bendix Bombshell is the BEST card in wallet ever and will fool everyone. Even magicians won’t see it coming” – John Mendoza There have been at least four authorized versions of the wallet produced that I have seen (and probably plenty more unauthorized ones): Original c. 1975 – (3 7/8″ x 7 3/4″) – …
The Bendix Bombshell was invented by Dave Bendix of New Orleans. David gave R.A.R. Magic the full manufacturing and selling rights. It really is a great trick. Supplied with six routines from Dave Bendix, David Solomon and Ed Marlo. There have been at least four authorized versions of the wallet produced that I have seen …
_EF With CARDWORKS, Richard Kaufman returns to the same innovative area that made CardMagic a bestseller in 1979. Clearly written and beautifully illustrated, CARDWORKS contains many wonderful routines that you’ll find as enjoyable to perform as the audience will to watch. While most of the material has been created by the author, there are contributions …
“The Bendix Bombshell is the BEST card in wallet ever and will fool everyone. Even magicians won’t see it coming” – John Mendoza I don’t always agree with John Mendoza, but when it comes to the Best Card in Wallet, which is an incredibly crowded field, I have to admit I am right on board …
_EF A Collection of the Original Material of Mike Rogers plus various contributions from magical friends. Includes Line Drawings and B&W Photos. This is an excellent book of close-up magic from Mike Rogers. It includes cards, coins, sponge rabbits and lots more. Highly recommended. Contents: 5 The Fan Turnover and Reverse (Jul 65 MUM): Card is …
_EF Illustrated by Ned Rutledge, Harry G. Franke. “Some Boulevards to Entertainment”. I really like J.G. Thompson’s style of writing and would recommend any of his books for that reason alone. In addition, there are lots of great effects in here. J.G. Thompson provides lots of credits and references for many of the classics in …
_EF This book is a potpourri of great magic. There are a number of people who have contributed a few routines including in part one… Stuart Cramer, Harry Franke, Ace Gorham, Harry Lorayne, Paul Marcus, Ed Marlo, Leslie May, David Ray, Danny Tong and Joseph M. White. Part two contains effects by… North Bigbee, Stephen …