_EF Speaking of the Magic Circle centenary, in honor of that noteworthy milestone, the Circle has produced this beautiful book, providing a thorough accounting of the organization’s history, from its founding in London up to the present. Following lists of officers and honored members, the book opens with a section of pro-files of the 10 …
_EF Following the success of Pure Effect, Derren Brown offers a detailed study of the most difficult task facing any close-up magician: how to make magic convincing. This is a rich and witty journey through the thinking of Britain’s foremost current magical performer, whose television specials have revolutionized mentalism and drawn massive viewing figures. Absolute …
_EF THE ART OF DECEPTION chronicles the long and colorful relationship between conjuring and art. For the first time, the history of artist and the magic art they have created are profiled in detail. The magician and artist are similar in many ways. As is true of painting or drawing, magic is a visual form of …
_EF The author’s first book is filled with material straight from his professional act. Included are 26 excellent routines, mostly with playing cards, plus nine essays. Material includes Close-Up Matt, Doc’s very funny working of a Matt Schulien routine; Reshuffled, Paul Gertner’s Unshuffled with no reset; Potholio, Doc takes Mike Closes’ Pothole Trick in a …
_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 …
This is one of those effects that is really very startling to watch, and yet is almost embarrassingly easy! _EF Here is Scotty York’s version of David Van Vranken’s version of Gemini Twins. This has all been redesigned with a gambling or casino theme. This deck of cards is made of entirely of different backs …
This is one of those effects that is really very startling to watch, and yet is almost embarrassingly easy! _EF Here is Scotty York’s version of David Van Vranken’s version of Gemini Twins. This has all been redesigned with a gambling or casino theme. This deck of cards is made of entirely of different backs …