Merlins of Wakefield - It's always magic at Merlins

Learn such invaluable sleights as the invisible pass, the turnover and spread passes, the Christ twist, second and bottom deals, the Jinx change, the Green angle separation, the cut force, the dribble force, and much more-including many tricks and routines by Mr. Giobbi himself. Some of the topics covered in Volume Four include: Forcing Techniques Card & Packet Reversals Advanced Passes Culling & Stacking Half Passes Tilt Sandwich Techniques More Flourishes Lapping Card & Packet Switches Estimation Deck Switches False Deals Structural Theory

It's finally here! In the fifth volume of the acclaimed Card College series, Roberto Giobbi has prepared a graduation party! In previous volumes the reader has been given a remarkable collection of tools for creating astonishing card magic. In the same vein, Volume 5 begins with a meaty chapter of new techniques and strategies, which include methods for covertly arranging stacks during performance, obtaining a duplicate of a spectator's signature with his knowledge, and secretly conveying cards to and from the deck-powerful tools indeed. But then Volume 5 diverges from the established Card College formula. Judging that the reader now has more than a sufficient number of tools in his grasp, Mr. Giobbi provides eight chapters filled with tricks and routines that illustrate how various techniques are applied to create world-class card magic. These effects, however, are not mere constructions meant for teaching. Most have been drawn from Roberto Giobbi's professional repertoire-and because of this, even the classics of card magic are given a fresh gleam as Giobbi adds refinements won from years of performing experience. His choice of material is impeccable, featuring not only original effects and handlings of his own, but tricks and routines by world-masters as well. One finds such gems as Fred Kaps' presentation for The Signed Card in Box, along with Giobbi's cunning treatment of this modern classic, Henry Christ's fabulous Ace routine and a superb handling of a forgotten masterpiece by Charlie Miller. And everything is taught with the clarity and attention to detail for which the Card College series has become known. Open this book and welcome to the party-prepare to graduate! Some of the topics covered in Volume Five include: Making Secret Setups False Shuffles Obtaining Duplicate Signatures Quick Tricks Openers and Routines with the Aces Favorite Effects Gambling Demonstrations Mental Mysteries

Authored by one of the greatest illusionist minds ever, Jim Steinmeyer was sure to make a hit. After it went out of print, there was such a demand for it again that there was no other choice but to reprint it. Includes instructions on how to build such famous illusions as Houdini’s Rope, Small Packages, The Lady in the Puzzle, and Hot Air. Detailed illustrations are included to aid in the building of these fantastic illusions. This is a must for any professional magic library.

The most complete treatise on the magnetic girl act ever produced -414 pages of the real magic and history of a unique and astonishing act "One of the strongest men on the stage got up, and with the grip of a vise took hold of the cane with each hand and held it out horizontally in front of him...I place one of my hands on the cane, with the palm against it, about midway between his hands.... As we stood thus, the big man grim and solemn...his muscles knotted like corrugated iron...began to quiver, and then to totter, and then to brace himself, and then to lose his balance, and then to dance, and then to jump, and in the next instant he tumbled into a heap in the corner of the stage..." LULU HURST-1897 . Fourteen-year-old Lulu Hurst liked to play practical jokes, but when one of them got out of hand Lulu suddenly found herself proclaimed "The Wonder of the Nineteenth Century." LULU HURST: THE GEORGIA WONDER. Her act consisted of a number of tests in which she seemed to exude a mysterious force that made her more than a match for men much larger and stronger than herself. Her "Power" gave her a supernatural strength without her showing the least muscular effort. She was able to withstand the pushing of several men without budging or seeming to exert any appreciable counter force— and with one foot raised off the floor. With one hand she pushed renowned athletes around the stage and into the scenery. And she lifted a chair with three large men piled onto it six inches off the ground. All this she accomplished without hidden devices, using just the few ungimmicked props in plain sight—a pool cue or cane, a chair, an umbrella—and a handful of remarkable secrets. Lulu Hurst's act was one of the most unusual, original and mysterious show-business phenomena of the 1800s. When only fifteen, she hit the road for two sensational years. Playing the biggest theaters in the country, from coast to coast, drawing full houses, she quickly amassed a substantial fortune. Then, after two years of touring to tremendous success, and with the theater doors of England and Europe swinging wide to welcome her, Lulu Hurst, at the age of sixteen, abruptly and mysteriously retired from the stage. The Georgia Wonder gives an in-depth account of Lulu Hurst's brief and amazing career. The centerpiece of The Georgia Wonder is Lulu Hurst's own 1897 autobiography. With this book Miss Hurst astonished America a second time. Her autobiography is in part a transparently glamorized puff piece for her and her act. But what astonished its readers was Lulu's own forthright exposure of the secrets behind her tests. She explained not only the hidden principles behind her feats, but also the requisite presentation and psychology. Barry H. Wiley's deep knowledge of the period and the history of spiritualist mediums adds further insight, occasionally debunking Hurst when she embellishes her truly amazing career with a few details that are larger than fact. To Hurst's self-exposé Wiley has compiled newspaper reports, a revealing scientific evaluation and the most comprehensive explanation of Magnetic Girl feats ever assembled. As Paul Daniels recently proved on his television show, the Hurst act is as amazing and entertaining to modern audiences as it was to those of the past. Barry H. Wiley adds valuable historical corrections and information to complete the chronicle of Lulu Hurst's remarkable story and the secrets of an extraordinary act that remains so to this day.

The author of this 134 page fully illustrated hardcover book, Walley Reid, has crammed 21 stage effects and major illusions into a volume you won't want to miss out on while supplies are available! This is NOT a re-print, but the original from Tannens (long out of print) He turns the world of magic illusion into a world of FANTASY, and so will you upon learning the secrets he has to offer. Great for illusionists and stage performers, whether you are looking to add some new material to, or to give a different theatrical dressing to your existing show, this creative book will definitely get you thinking.VERY limited stocks, when there gone there gone! Don't miss this opportunity to add this interesting title to your collection!

Power Plays has been an ongoing project for the last 14 years. It is a close-up "variety pack" of high voltage magic using cards, coins, bills, rings, rubber bands, straws & other ordinary objects. There are extremely visual items where things appear, disappear, change size, and change color as well as mental magic that will fry even the most astute observer. Many items are self working and nearly all the others require only basic sleight of hand. The 58 routines are illustrated by Tony Dunn and explained in great detail. Here is a brief description of just a few of the killer routines: ITH Triumph: An “In The Hands” Triumph effect with three distinct phases. Impromptu Terror: An impromptu moving hole effect with a card signed by the spectator on both sides. A hole is visibly moved across the card to join a second hole. Now one hole jumps to a different card and then back. Both cards are given away at the end. (Completely impromptu.) The amBIGuous Card: A selection shrinks and grows in a highly visual manner. PM Plus: The deck is examined by two spectators who then make free cuts for selections while the magician’s back is turned. The deck is reassembled and the card case is placed on top so that the magician can see nothing. Now the magician deals cards to the table from the face down deck while looking away (the backs and faces are never seen by the magician). The magician stops dealing and creates a second pile. Again the dealing stops. Now the magician names both selections. When the top cards of the piles are turned over, they are found to be the selections!! (Conditions: full examined deck, magician never sees the faces or backs of any card.) Code 5: A two person effect in which a spectator creates a random 5 card poker hand from a full deck. This is done while one of the two person team is in another room. Now the other team member goes to a remote location without making any contact with his partner. The partner now enters and tells the spectator that she may keep any card as her “hole” card (face down). She is instructed to turn the other four cards face up. After studying the four face up cards, the spectator is told what card is in the “hole!” Total Freedom: A shortened version of the Bannon item “Degrees of Freedom” where six totally free selections are used instead of a royal flush. The spectators mix cards face up and face down. In the end there are exactly six face down cards as predicted by the magician. And yes, they are the six selections. (All 6 selections are free choices and are shuffled into the deck by a spectator.) Animazement: A flip book trick (like Cardtoon) where an animated stick figure draws an X on a single card. Of course the card is the signed selection. A template is provided so that you can create your own animation sequence. Finders Keepers: A card freely named by a spectator ends up sandwiched by two jokers while the cards are under the spectator’s control. Flipped Out: A spectator counts four coins. The magician’s hands are otherwise empty. The spectator holds all four on her outstretched palm. She shakes her hands together and finds that one coin has jumped to the magician’s hand. The three coins are placed again on her outstretched palm. The magician places his hand under the table. Now the spectator dumps the three coins onto the table. Only two hit the table!! The magician brings his hand into view, now holding two coins! Routined Rubber: A four phase rubber band routine that begins with a single band transforming visibly into two! Smokin’: Ron Jaxon’s incredible jumping filter routine. The filter of a cigarette jumps from end to end in a highly visual manner. Full color dust jacket Hardcover Over 150 illustrations by Tony Dunn Visual and mental magic Foreword by Allan Ackerman

Finally! After 20 years the magic fraternity at large once again has access to the magic of Jack Chanin. For the first time ever, six of Chanin's most influential publications have been bound together into a single hardcover book! Subjects covered include coins, cards, silks, cigars, sleeving, the 3 shell game and more along with biographical information and rare photographs. "Because of their unusual cleverness and originality in presentation, Chanin's books will live as long as magic-and that is forever." - Edward M. Massey "Chanin could pick up a silk with a brick in it, and you would never know." - Dai Vernon "I had never before seen such an impromptu performance, nor have I seen one since. They don't make 'em like Jack anymore." - Jay Marshall "Jack was not simply a great magician; he was the greatest." - Max Maven Hardcover, 430 glossy pages.

First published in 1805, The Expositor was the first American book ever published on the art of magic. Original editions of this classic are some of the rarest books in the annals of conjuring, but with this hardbound reprint, magicians may once again let William Pinchbeck shed light on many mysteries including the invisible lady and acoustic temple, seven feats of Mr. Ranie performing in America, the art of ventriloquism including the use of a figure and miscellaneous tricks and "optical delusions."

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Harry Riser's reputation as a magician's magician, a man who can astound both the public and his peers, has been established for many decades. His ability to hone the "cutting edge" has kept him firmly among the avant-garde to the present day. If the Riser name is new to you, here is a short sampling of opinions by others: "Harry Riser has been my very close friend, confidant, and mentor for over 33 years." - JOHN THOMPSON "Harry knows how spectators think. He knows what throws the observer's brain into overload..." - TELLER "It wasn't just that I couldn't figure out how Harry was doing the tricks he performed. I couldn't figure out how any method was possible." - MICHAEL CLOSE "His magic sneaks up on you...then all of a sudden explodes!" - JON RACHERBAUMER "Harry...made several suggestions for the Malini egg bag which I immediately included in my routine." - CHARLIE MILLER Get the idea. Almost ten years ago Ed Brown wrote The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser, a large selection of Riser magic. It was immediately acclaimed by the cognoscenti. A sequel was always planned, but various factors delayed its completion. Hermetic Press is proud to announce that that book, written this time by Mr. Riser himself, is now completed. Secrets of an Escamoteur offers Riser material that the professionals have long been waiting for. In its 247 pages, full details are given on- THE MALINI EGG BAG: its construction and the extraordinarily cunning Riser routine. CHARLIE MILLER'S methods for breaks, double turnover, spread force and second deal. BAFFLING CARD MAGIC: 45 Riser sleights, tricks and routines structured to fool everyone-yes, everyone. THE RISER RINGS: the legendary linking-rings routine with three rings that defies the experts and astounds the public, on stage or up close. Secrets of an Escamoteur is a top-quality hardcover in large format, offering clear and detailed text, painstakingly and copiously illustrated by Earle Oakes.

J.K HartmanTrickery TreatsAlmost 10 years ago, J.K. Hartman`s momentous classic Card Craft was published. At 700 pages, it was the largest book ever devoted solely to card magic. Not it`s out of print and sells for over a hundred dollars through used book dealers. Its sequel, After Craft was published to great acclaim in 1995. But the best of all is Trickery Treats, the latest 240 page oversized hardcover full of miraculous card magic.Richard Kaufman has been busy publishing Genii, The conjuror`s` Magazine for the past year, has squeezed in enough time to publish this new book.There are over 61 tricks - new classic items in Trickery Treats, illustrated with over 650 drawings by well-known artist Joseph K. Schmidt.The highlight is a "Process of Elimination," the ultimate in equivoque: it brings you from 52 possibilities down to one card with absolutely no skill. It is completely automatic and you don`t even handle the cards. A seperatley-printed gimmicked script comes with each copy of Trickery Treats.This book is a big 240 pages, guaranteed to provide great reading and great magic for you to perform over the holidays. Or, give it as a gift to the magician in your life!