_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 …
The Magic Magazine was a mass market monthly magic publication that was started by New York publisher Joseph Kardwell in 1974. There were 26 issues published with the first in December 1974 and the final one in September 1977. The magazine dealt with it’s fair share of publication issues and had four different publishers during …
_EF McComb’s Magic (25 Years Wiser) is arguably a collection of Billy’s best work. This is not a reprint but the original work. Stand-up, Close-up, Stage and Mentalism, theory, how to put an act together, it’s all here. Here is a small example of some of the many effects taught in this very rare book. …
_EF This historic book is filled with David Devant’s Magic and thoughts on performing, and discloses the secrets of some of the greatest illusions from this master of the art of magic. Also features contributions by thirty other famous magicians, including the likes of Oswald Williams, Horace Goldin and Cecil Lyle. Now is your chance …
_EF Cover Design by Ed Mishell, illustrated by William A. Morales. A classic title from Lorayne, this slim-but-packed book is close-up magic at its best. Although titled Deck-Sterity, the book contains more than just card magic; inside you will also fine effects with dollar bills, coins, cigarettes and more. Harry’s breakthrough 10-Card Poker Deal alone …
_EF Illustrated by Nelson Hahne, edited by John Braun. New Modern Coin Magic includes four additional Chapters in over 150 additional pages- that are not in Modern Coin Magic. It is my understanding that when Magic Inc. renewed the copyright for The New Modern Coin Magic, they didn’t realize this didn’t include the previous version of the book, Modern …
The name of this effect is Quintupaddle (as it shows on the instructions in the photo and magazine adverts from the time) but it is also spelt Quintapaddle in Bill King’s book on Bob Kline. Either way it is a five phase paddle trick created by Bob Kline for Gene Gordon’s Magic Shop in Buffalo, …
_EF The Jinx is filled with incredible gems in bite sized pieces. Apart from a wealth of incredible effects, I love the commentaries by Annemann. The historical impact that The Jinx appears to have had is quite amazing. So much seems to have come from this publication. Contents: The Jinx – 51 – December 1938 …
_EF A Tribute To The Memory of George Davenport and Lewis Davenport Instituted By The Council Of The Magic Circle. London: Harry Clarke, [1963]. red faux-morocco leather in dust jacket. Limited Edition. A trade edition was also issued. Art Editor: Ali Bongo Contents (source book ToC): 5 Introduction by the President of the Magic Circle (Francis …
_EF The Jinx is filled with incredible gems in bite sized pieces. Apart from a wealth of incredible effects, I love the commentaries by Annemann. The historical impact that The Jinx appears to have had is quite amazing. So much seems to have come from this publication. Content: October 1934 – 1941; 907 pages The …
By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information
The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.