_EF This effort was kicked off in his “Thoughts On…” column which ran in The New Tops magazine from October 1993 to December 1994. John’s column was for the majority of magicians who tend to do a lot of pocket and parlor tricks for small audiences and few shows. He knew that most magic shows …
_EF While Ed Marlo was famous for his ingenious creations with cards, he also devoted a great deal of creativity to magic with other objects including coins, bills, cups and balls, silks, mentalism, dice, linking pins, sponge balls, chop cup, and various small tricks usually sold to kids such as the ball vase, magic frame, …
_EF Mike Close as well as others constantly refer to many of the huge number of effects in this gold mine of interesting and useful material – featuring a very high percentage of non-card material. For over 30 years, Karl Fulves has published some of the greatest journals devoted to close-up ever produced. The Pallbearers …
Wow – what a treasure trove of magic in these volumes! As I buy more books I realize how much magic is out there, and how few truly new ideas have occurred in the last 10, 20, 30, or more years! These are a wonderful historical document of 100’s of the marvelous items that came …
_EF David E.Haversat takes you on a magical journey into the life and times of magician, manufacturer, inventor, and dealer Robert Sherman of “Sherms Inc” a magic company located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This magnificent book contains photos, advertisements, and hundreds of line drawings. Learn the history of the “SHERMS” Magic Company, manufacturer of magic for …
For full details of the contents of this amazing book you can view it here. “By far, two of the most valuable books in my library. His magic is truly exceptional, original, awe inspiring.” –Johnny Thompson “Tommy Wonder was, quite simply, one of the greatest magicians of all time. He was a superb performer, a diabolical …
_EF The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser includes Harry’s handling of eight fabulous coin routines including his famous – Cap and Quarters The Mexican Jumping Coins Close-Up Miser Two Coin Interlude The Purse Swindle Purse Jam Copper; Silver; Gold. Illustrated by Earle Oakes. Excellent book, entertaining to read. Includes not just cards, but several …
_EF Gallo was an expert at leading magicians down the garden path and turning the hose on them. If you are looking for principles that will allow you to fry your fellow magi, this book is an incredible resource. Illustrated by Joseph K. Schmidt. Edited by Harvey Rosenthal, Matthew Field, and Stephen Hobbs. Contents (from book …
_EF This timeless material finally gets the treatment it deserves! The greatest collection of close-up tricks ever assembled between two covers, and Volume one doesn’t have a single card trick! Volume One’s opening chapter, The Presentation of Close-Up Magic, embraces the whole approach to close-up performance. Hundreds of original illustrations by Dennis Patten. The host …
_EF This timeless material finally gets the treatment it deserves! The greatest collection of close-up tricks ever assembled between two covers, and Volume one doesn’t have a single card trick! Volume One’s opening chapter, The Presentation of Close-Up Magic, embraces the whole approach to close-up performance. Hundreds of original illustrations by Dennis Patten. The host …