I’ve often appreciated the extra effort that Jim Sherman’s National Magic Company put into their instruction sheets, the N.M.C. Presentation Routines, as they were called. They are consistently formatted, with tips, ideas, and details, and much better than many magic dealers and manufacturers. So imagine my surprise when I found these three volumes of well …
_EF Cyclopedia of Magic was written to provide the magician with a wide and solid background of magical knowledge. It provides definitions, descriptions, biographies and some routines on hundreds of magic topics. The “articles” are contributed by magicians such as August Roterberg, Charles Bertram, Eddie Joseph, Ellis Stanyon, John Mulholland, and many others. Contents: I …
_EF Originally published in 1948, by one of the greatest sleight-of-hand artists of the 20th century, Arthur H. Buckley demonstrates step-by-step professional maneuvers, methods and techniques cultivated throughout his forty five years of experience. Principles and Deceptions is a collection of advanced principles, master sleights and effects meant for the experienced student in sleight of …
_EF The Fine Art of Magic, by George G. Kaplan, is an entirely new, thoroughly American work. It is the outcome of twenty years or more of analysis, invention, and actual presentation of magic by Mr. Kaplan, whose ingenious feats and striking improvements have aroused the wonder and admiration of many of our best-informed experts. …
_EF A detailed break-down of this volume can be found on Denis Behr’s amazing Conjuring Archive, and is also reviewed in Paul Fleming’s excellent Book Reviews Vol. III. Although, it uses some routines from the original 1920’s Tarbell Course, approximately 66% of the material is brand new in this volume. Volume 5 of 8. …
_EF Combined edition of the two titles, originally published in 1929 (Secrets of Magic) and 1932 (Modern Card Tricks). Note: The card trick section includes 7 chapters, while at least one edition of Blackstone’s Modern Card Tricks adds Chapter VIII Blacktone’s Sleight of Hand With Cards (see other entry for the contents of that book) Contents: (see …
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