Christopher’s Favorite Routines by Milbourne Christopher

_EF Milbourne Christopher has been a friend and confidant to some of Magic’s Greats: Sorcar, Annemann, John Scarne, Art Baker, Okito, Johnny Carson and so many more. He has performed before Royalty and US Presidents. This book contains some of his favorite and most baffling mysteries. Some being revealed for the first time. You will …

Milbourne Christopher Library (Vol. 2) by Maurine Christopher, George Hansen

_EF The Milbourne Christopher Library Volume II contains 339 pages and includes over 3,000 entries dating from 1901 to 1996. Volume II also contains twenty-four pages of rare photographs depicting authors who are represented in Christopher’s library. Perusing these bibliographies is like having unlimited access to the shelves of Christopher’s famous collection and they serve …

Illustrated History of Magic (2nd) by Milbourne Christopher, Maurine Christopher, Heinemann

_EF Feared as the devil’s handiwork in medieval Europe, officially outlawed in the British colonies of North America, magic performances nevertheless attracted steadily widening audiences who marveled at the sleight of hand or sought proof of the existence of supernatural forces. First published in 1973 and long out of print, this mesmerizing, intelligent history sweeps …

Milbourne Christopher Library (Vol. 1) by Maurine Christopher, George Hansen

_EF All magic historians and collectors have heard of Milbourne Christopher’s legendary library but few had the opportunity to examine the countless rarities it contained. Now, Mr. Christopher invites you to leisurely study every bibliographic detail of his lifetime collection of rare conjuring books. The monumental job of cataloging this important collection was undertaken by …

Varied Deceptions by Milbourne Christopher

_EF Get ready for more magic than you can handle with this comprehensive text. Varied Deceptions is bursting at the seams with all kinds of magic, so there is literally something for everyone. Not many books provide this much material in one volume, so don’t hesitate and pick up a copy now!  Contents: 1. MENTAL …

Illustrated History of Magic by Milbourne Christopher

_EF Feared as the devil’s handiwork in medieval Europe, officially outlawed in the British colonies of North America, magic performances nevertheless attracted steadily widening audiences who marveled at the sleight of hand or sought proof of the existence of supernatural forces. First published in 1973 and long out of print, this mesmerizing, intelligent history sweeps …

Review by Andy Martin for Vampire Flexible Glass by Oswald Rae, Stuart Robson

5 out of 5 Flexible Glass or Bending Glass (as it was known in the UK) was invented by British Magician Oswald Rae.  Max Andrews released it in the UK through his Vampire Magic company and gave USA manufacturing rights to Stuart Robson* who released it as Vampire Flexible Glass.  As Rae presented it he …

Unique Hippity Hop Rabbits by Rick Heath, B.C. Magic Mfg. Co.

The Elusive Rabbits or Hippity-Hop Rabbits was invented by The Great Norman (Norman Hazeldene) c. 1947. This set is a one of kind custom set that started life as a standard B.C. Magic Mfg. Co. Hippty Hop Rabbits and then Richard (Rick) Heath worked his a magic and captured the real magic of this piece …

Review by Andy Martin for Double Back by Jon Allen

5 out of 5 Dr. Daley’s Last Trick c. 1954 (The Dai Vernon Book of Magic, pg 210) is a very popular effect which has spawned many variations. The effect itself also has much in common with Milbourne Christopher’s Red and Black Aces c. 1948 (Tarbell Course in Magic Vol. 5). Many purists are going …

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