Genie Presentations by Will Ayling

_EF Here is a beautifully produced book of intriguing material by an experience performer who loves his art.  In his previous book, The Art of Illusion, Will Ayling fascinated us with his detailed explanations of the illusions he has performed over the years.   Here’s a beautifully-produced book of intriguing material by an experienced performer who …

Hex! A New Jinx Publication by Bill Madsen, Al Forgione

_EF This book is a potpourri of great magic. There are a number of people who have contributed a few routines including in part one… Stuart Cramer, Harry Franke, Ace Gorham, Harry Lorayne, Paul Marcus, Ed Marlo, Leslie May, David Ray, Danny Tong and Joseph M. White. Part two contains effects by… North Bigbee, Stephen …

Chinese Coin Box by Fred Lowe

If you like Coin Boxes you’ll love what you can do with this special Box from Fred Lowe.  It certainly takes some practice to perform the routines smoothly but no more than most other Okito boxes. The box and coins are perfectly made and you can perform pretty much anything you can do with a …

New Modern Coin Magic by J.B. Bobo

_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 …

Production Bird Cage by Merv Taylor

Lucille Ball’s Bird Cage! This appearing cage used by Lucy was given to Ed Rosenthal by Leon M. Leon as documented by the enclosed letter from Leon and his wife “Teddy” dated November 5, 1981. _EF Features: It is round and looks like a real bird cage. Can be produced from most any place. Simple, fast …

Tarbell Course In Magic Vol. 5 by Harlan Tarbell

_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. …

Vampire Flexible Glass by Oswald Rae, Stuart Robson

Flexible Glass or Bending Glass (as it was known in the UK) was invented by British Magician Oswald Rae. It was first described in Oswald Rae’s book: Sub Rosa published in 1928 (Chapter IV, More Miscellaneous Tricks – Bending A Piece of Glass). Max Andrews released the effect in the UK through his Vampire Magic …

My Best by J.G. Thompson

_EF The Best Tricks from the best brains in magic. A great book! Includes 193 contributions from over 115 magicians including Annemann, Bobo, Booth, Curry, Fitzkee, Gardner, Gibson, Hugard, Kaplan, Lorraine, Osborne, Tarbell, Warlock, Windsor, and many, many more. I really like Mr. Thompson’s style. Contents: iv Preface: J.G. Thompson, Jr. Pennsylvania 1945 vi Introduction: …

Bunko Blocks by Loyd’s

_EF Loyd’s Classic and clever effect, routined and presented with special patter, involving 5 cases of “opium” and 2 guys. These blocks change places, move from place to place – never where you think they are. No shells, no extra blocks, no exchange of blocks! no sleight of hand – all blocks are shown from …

Sand and Sugar (Sugar and Sand) by Davenport’s, Louis Histed

This wonderful effect was invented by Louis Histed c. 1932. The sole manufacturing rights were granted to Davenport’s c. 1941 but this has not stopped other manufacturers building this over the years.  It is often called Sugar and Sand so be wary when doing searches since both titles seem to be used quite freely even …

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