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The Real Secrets of Magic by David Stone - Book
	Ref: C258 Become a First-Rate Close-Up Performer with this indispensable Guide. A Goldmine of Hints for the Pros The real secrets of professional magicians are NOT their routines! If you want to be a pro, you don't need another book of tricks; you need a guide through his world of professional close-up magic! Do you want to make more money as a close-up magician with higher pay and bigger tips? Within these pages you will discover how to: Perform your opening trick with maximum impact Establish yourself as an authority of any event. Get spectators to ask you for your business card. Instantly spot the most lucrative tables. Hundreds of Tips, Hints, and Tricks of the Trade How to approach a table - Set the stage for a great performance - The perfect moment to cut in for the best effect - 6 steps to making a classy exit - Strong lines designed to elicit applause - The best time to promote your magic - What to do about a request for an encore - how to get tips... Learn the Real Secrets of Magic with a book full of concrete advice, funny anecdotes and pointers! Pages 397 - Softbound
UK £20.99

Mo Mo by Attacky - Book
	Ref: C247 Attacky's "Mo Mo" Book includes the following tricks: DEEP BLUE EFFECT: The magician takes out a blue-backed card and put it face down on the table as a prediction card. The magician asks a spectator to freely name a card. Let's assume that 8 of Hearts is chosen. Then, the magician takes out a deck so that the card will not be forgotten and that it will not be told differently later. It is a red-backed deck, from which the magician takes out 8 of Hearts. The magician ask the spectator to hold the blue-backed prediction card with the right hand and the red-backed 9 of Hearts that was pulled out from the red-backed deck with the left hand. At this timing, the magician confirms what was done so far. "I had taken out this blue-backed card before you named a card. After that, you chose the 8 of Hearts. Is it right?" When the spectator opens the prediction card, it is 8H! The Back of the Back EFFECT: The magician borrows a coin from a spectator and asks him/her to sign on this coin. Then, the magician teaks out a case with cards inside and show the inside to the spectator by opening the flap. The inside is filled with cards approximately to the half without anything on the top of the cards. The magician closes the flap to confine the cards. The coin is vanished. When the flap of the case is opened, the coin is seen on the top of the cards in the case. When the coin is taken out, it is found to be the signed coin. Even if the inside of the case is shown again, obviously there is no coin anymore. 36.5C EFFECT: The magician says, "Since the cards are delicate, you have to handle them carefully and quickly. They may be affected by a slight change of environment or even by temperature. It is like a sushi of fresh tuna is damaged when a person who has warm handle spends long time to make one. It is not widely-known but the cards are most affected at the temperature of 36.5C, and indeed my normal temperature is 36.5C (97.7 F). Therefore, I have to do the magic quickly" Then, the magician takes out a blue-backed, cuts it into half, turns the bottom half face up and shuffles it with the top half face down. The magician shows the mixed cards, face up and face down, to the spectator slightly awkwardly. However, when the magician snaps his/her fingers then all the cards show face-up in a moment. The magician says, "I managed to turn them face up but it seems to have taken longer because the cards were affected." When the deck is turned face down, all the cards are now red-backed. The magician says, "The temperature of my hands affected the cards. In my case, what was affected was not the material of sushi but the trick of magic." All the faces and back may be completely spread, and another routine may be done afterwards since the deck is a regular one. Mental Cards EFFECT: The magician takes out a bundle of word cards that he/she uses to acquire a wide variety of knowledge. Many questions and answers are written on the cards. The magician takes out one card from the bundle, write something on it and put it in front of a spectator. The magician gives the bundle of cards to the spectator, has him/her divide the bundle wherever he/she likes and asks him/her to secretly memorize what is written there on the two pages of cards where the bundle was opened. The magician asks the spectator to mention what is associable with those written on the card in front of him/her. The performance may be repeated and the bundle may be examined. A Triangular Competition EFFECT: The magician takes out a deck of cards and shows that all the cards are well-mixed. On the back of each card, one of the five symbols - circle, triangle, square, star or cross - is drawn randomly. The magician also takes out five pens with different five colors and a small envelope. Only one card is in the envelope, and a half of the card is shown out of the envelope. The magician puts a rubber band around the deck, ask a spectator to divide it whichever he/she likes, and ask him/her in remember the number and the suit of the card where the deck was divided and the mark drawn on the back of the card which is facing to the selected card. The magician turns away and says to the spectator, "Please pick up one of the five pens, remove its cap, imagine the card you saw just now and draw the mark you saw in the air with the pen you picked up." When it is finished, the magician asks the spectator to mix the five pens so that the magician cannot find which was used. The magician turns around and takes out a card from a deck but it is not a selected card. The magician says, "I know this is not your card. My prediction has been here from the beginning," and points out the card in the envelope. The magician takes out the card from the envelope and puts it face-down on the top of the deck. Then, the magician asks the spectator's card, the mark and the color of the pen that was used. When the magician turns the top card face up, it is the card the spectator remembered, and the mark which the spectator saw is drawn on the card with the color of the pen which the spectator picked up. And Many, Many, More Exciting Tricks brought to you by Attacky. Pages 28 - Saddle Stitched
UK £13.99

Psychophysiological Thought Reading by Banachek
	Ref: C232 NOW BACK IN STOCK!!! Literally two books in one! On one side of this 180-page hardcover is a reprint of H.J. Burlingame's 1907 paperback release How to Read People's Minds which includes some history on muscle reading and how it works along with a fascinating section on training your dog to read minds! Then give the book a flip end over end and you have Banachek's Psychophysiological Thought Reading. This section not only covers more details on the history of muscle reading, but also teaches updated effects using muscle reading as it is performed today by performers such as Kreskin, Derren Brown, and of course, Banachek himself, among others. These effects are used onstage and close-up in routined and impromptu performances. Laminated hardcover, 180 6" x 9" pages with new illustrations by Earle Oakes "Psychophysiological Thought Reading is a must-have for anyone interested in learning contact-mind reading, and when combined with Burlingame, also a must-have for anyone interested in mentalism history. It is the most complete treatment of ideomotor effects I have seen written for mentalists." - Christopher Carter Pages 180
UK £26.99

Psychokinetic Times by Banchek - Book
	Ref: C209 Effect Banachek`s Psychokinetic Time Trick Do you remember the stunning magic effect that Master Magic Man David Blaine used to open his "Street Magic" TV special? In effect, he borrowed a watch from a man sitting in his car and checked the correct time. He placed the watch back in the man's hands and then asked him to think of a number to move the time. The man said "24" and after a few seconds of mental hocus-pocus, the man opened his hands and saw the watch indeed MOVE AHEAD 24 MINUTES! The reaction was incredible! Now, you can learn the original method and forcing techniques used for this amazing effect in Banacheck's 26- page manuscript Psychokinetic Time. After being long out of print, Banachek has re-released this monumental effect. Psychokinetic Time comes complete with nine clear photos and descriptive text that details the ultimate impromptu method for altering the time on a spectator's watch while held in their own hand! Other effects and concepts with watches are also discussed using the secret principles. No "gadgets" or difficult handling. This is for the serious magician, mentalist or conjuring enthusiast - but can be mastered by anyone!
UK £14.99

Invisible Stranger by Docc Hilford - Book
	Ref: C189 It hides in Shows and Impersonates the Innocent Frustrated with complicated billet peeks that are cleverer on the page than in the field? Tired of having to shove unfolded business cards in your wallet just to read them? Hate switching slips because it's so unnatural and you're sure to be caught with the hidden note? Then take a modern look at an ancient page from the descent of medium's notebook and use the cunning brilliance of... The Invisible Stranger This 44 page book is jammed with detailed information, illustrations, and photographs. it's really THREE MANUSCRIPTS IN ONE BOOK! It contains... An invaluable method of billet reading that allows you to openly read a billet in front of the audience more easily than with a peek or a wallet. A full routined, scripted and audience tested. ACT that's truly Real Time Mentalism and completely impromptu. 20 YEARS in actual Performance. A detailed, step-by-step self working method of selling the act to a PROVEN market that's been searching for someone like you for years. The Invisible Stranger is a combination of contemporary techniques blended with a closely guarded secret of spirit mediums. Its bold and direct methodology can be applied to hundreds of mental effects. The new and improved, Strangers in the Night, is one of Docc's signature pieces. It showcases the mind reader's ability to look at women and tell if they're thinking of a friend, lover or someone else, whether the friend is male or female, disclose their name and accurately describe the friend who isn't even present! And apparently BEFORE touching a billet! And as a BONUS, a quarter of the book is devoted to how, where and to whom you can sell this act for a solid, steady income. You'll learn everything about booking enough gigs to show off your new talent, perform part time or be one of a few select mentalist will exploit this market for all it's worth. Mentalists have paid Docc a high fee to teach them how to successfully work the Ladies Club Market. Only about half a dozen mentalists now work this lucrative and hidden gold mine. Pages 44 - Saddle Stitched
UK £24.99

The Book of Magic by Bruce Smith
	Ref: C172 The Book of Magic is specially designed to give you a solid grounding in slight of hand, timing and presentation. It will enable you to perform a whole range of tricks with playing cards, rope, rings, handkerchiefs, coins and banknotes. From "Odd one out" and "Joker's wild" to "Hypnotised hanky" and "The French drop", you'll discover the secrets of the great magicians, including the rules of misdirection, how to finger-palm coins and cutting the pack to keep your audience baffled. Before anyone can say "Abracadabra", you'll be standing up in front of friends and family, amazing them with the classic tricks you have mastered. easy-to-follow, step by step instructions features brief biographies of many famous magicians includes tips on how to build up your act over 70 great tricks fully illustrated. 254 Pages
UK £9.99

Psychological Subtleties 2 by Banachek - Book
	Ref: C170 Psychological Subtleties 2 by Banachek Psychological Subtleties remains one of the best selling books in the magic and mentalism community and is considered a basic reference source for any complete library on our art. Psychological Subtleties offers ideas, tips and observations of natural human responses that can be inserted into performing situations to make the overall result of an effect much stronger, entertaining and memorable. Several performers incorporated that knowledge into their acts and built whole routines around those clever ideas. Psychological Subtleties 2 picks up where the first book ends. Whereas Psychological Subtleties was not a book of tricks and routines, this book contains complete routines from professionals who understood the value and impact of those ideas in the first book. Here you will find routines from: Peter Arcane, Greg Arce, Lance Campbell, Dr. Bill Cushman, Christian David, David De Leon, Paul W. Draper, Gerard, Jonathon Grant, Patrick Kuffs, Andy Leviss, Rick Maue, Mike Merchant, Ravi Johannes Pazhur, Ian Rowland, Leonardo Silverio, and Michael Sibbernsen as well as routines and more subtleties from the mind of Banachek. Pages 203 - Hardbound
UK £36.99

Professor's Nightmare The Awakening by Ron Dayton - Book
	Ref: C174 Professor's Nightmare The Awakening by Ron Dayton The Professor's Nightmare- Everyone knows it and does it, and audiences STILL love it. One of the biggest challenges is finding a presentation that is both unique and interesting, particularly when you know of other performer's in your market using the same old patter. Enter Ron Dayton and "Professor's Nightmare- The Awakening" Written By Ron Dayton, aka KOTAH with a Foreword by Ed Solomon. This 6 X 9 soft cover book is 48 pages, and 20 new routines for the tried and tested Professor's Nightmare. You won't find special slick moves, or any methodology in this book. You WILL find 20 new routines for the professor's nightmare everything from Gospel to Bizarre, Comedic to serious. Ron has variations using chains, Dr Frankenstein flowers, Dog leashes, Tape measures and more! Ron Dayton is one of the treasures of magic. He has authored countless books and invented tens of dozens of tricks- many of which you may do today without knowing their origin. Ron's interests are varied and wide, and he is a talented writer. He is also a deep thinker and deep person. Deep persons and deep thinkers are often moody and sentimental- Ron is no exception. You will see the moodiness within these stories not in anger or sadness but in variety of styles themes and tones. In this I was most impressed as I read these presentations. Within the 20 routines contained herein, the brief directions or notes are given parenthetically, while all the rest of the text represents spoken words. Much of Ron's writing must be read aloud and approached as prose to get a feel for how it is to be delivered, where the pauses go, and how to tell the story for maximum impact. Some of these routines will fit your tastes as is, others will be springboards for your creativity. One thing is certain, you will never look at the Professor's Nightmare the same way again! Pages 40 - Softbound
UK £16.99

To Lure With Spectacle by Jimmy Talksalot - Book
	Ref: C176 A Street Magician's Manual So, ya wanna be a busker??? This is THE handbook for those ready to build a tip and pass the hat! Advice for working the street, and for working LIFE! If you consider yourself a magician, then you're an artist and you belong to a tradition (Whether you like it of not.) with expectations from your peers and the laity. This form of art can only function gracefully if the operator works with perfection in his mind, otherwise it appears clumsy and transparent to the spectator. Those words are directly from the pen of JimmyTalksalot- street performer and world traveller. Jimmy has busked the world over and learned through hard knocks and great teachers. Jimmy is a tremendously talented performer (You have to be to make a living on the streets- and eh DOES make a good living.) and more importantly SHARING! What does he share? In this book, Jimmy shares his bread and butter- not the routines he does, but the wisdom and information he has collected over YEARS of street performing in New Orleans, Europe, California, and around the globe. Jimmy is a plain talking, straight shooter and he will tell you like it is. You will hear about the glamour and the NOT-SO GLAMOUROUS side of making a living passing the hat. There are rules to street performing- it's like a special world and one where not knowing the rules will cost you MORE than money. Jimmy talks about those rules of the street. He also shares where to find the good pitches, how to draw a crowd, how to KEEP the crowd. He will tell you about various cultures and how they differ from American busking. He shares some of his magic Hat Lines to help you get fat hats. Jimmy also stresses ART, and the culture and tradition behind not only street performing but magic in general. He has a love of this art, and has strong ideas and opinions about where it needs to go and what needs to happen for it to survive. All this and more he shares with YOU! Rather than read this ad copy, I suggest you go near the bottom of this ad, and just look at the free preview.... I'll bet in those 20 pages you'll understand BETTER than anything I could tell you about this book. It is a 6 X 9 170 plus page soft cover book, small enough to take with you on the street and read in between pitches. It is a manual intended first for careful study, and then for repeat review as your experience begins to catch up with some of the ideas and concepts you will read about. This $35 book will probably pay for itself the first time you step onto the street, but even before then, you will probably find yourself taking some of this advice and applying it to LIFE in general, and your MAGIC as a whole! Peppered with snap shots and art based on Jimmys Busking adventure, there is little fluff left over in this booklet. I think you will find it a bargain and one of those books you read over and over and each time discover some new wisdom you had forgotten! Pages 170 - Softbound
UK £24.99

Contact Mind Reading Expanded by Dariel Fitzkee - Book
	Ref: C161 Fitzkee's Contact Mind Reading is considered one of the best books on this subject. Contact mind reading, sometimes also called, "Muscle Reading" or "Hellstromism," offers you the ability to locate almost any object hidden by members of the audience - even while blindfolded! Dariel Fitzkee wrote the book on contact mind reading, literally! He was even selected as one of THE SPHINX's best books of the year. A complete and clear explanation of the nearest approach to genuine mind reading. An impressive demonstration of intercepting and reading the unwritten and unspoken thoughts and commands of a bona fide spectator. May be done anywhere, at a moment's notice, without special apparatus or preparation. No confederates. No apparatus. No preparation. Methods of contact. How to read the thoughts. Suggested tests. Suggested routines. General information.
UK £14.49

My Story by Uri Geller - Book
	Ref: C162 This is the autobiography of, and the first book by, the famous and controversial Israeli psychic known throughout the world as the man who - apparently by force of will - bends keys and spoons, who mends broken radios and stopped watches, and who has demonstrated in controlled experiments at the University of London, at the Stanford Research Institute, and elsewhere, staggering extra-sensory powers. It is Uri's own story, in his own words, of his incredible powers. 'It amazes me,' he says, 'every time these things happen. I want to jump up and point them out to people.' And it also tells of Uri's ambivalence about what he can do and about the enigma it poses. 'I ask myself why does it have to be watches, keys, metals? Why do they throw me symbols?' Here, too, is the story of how Uri came to raise his powers and of how they affected him. His was a normal childhood (with loving though divorced parents, dogs, a dislike of school, typically adolescent adventures), except that strange and embarrassing things seemed to happen when Uri was around. He describes an event in a 'magical mystery garden' when he was three or four. He recalls his first telepathic and clairvoyant experiences: reading his mother's mind, on several occasions sensing potential disasters, shocking his school-teachers when he took tests and wrote compositions ('Many times mine was exactly the same as the guy's sitting five chairs behind me'). He reveals a fantastic incident that occurred while he was training in the Israeli Army and tells of his uncanny foreknowledge about combat in the Six-Day War (he knew he would be wounded). And he describes his first public appearance, an event that started a new life for him, propelling him into international celebrity. Since then he has baffled audiences and scientists everywhere. URI GELLER: MY STORY goes beyond anything written elsewhere about this extraordinary man. It tells of Uri's experiments with distinguished scientists - tests that verify beyond doubt the existence of his powers. It describes the series of broadcasts in Europe-when psychic energies were transferred from Uri to viewers in their own homes. It reports the strange and apparently interrelated phenomena that began in Israel: voices speaking from tape recorders, objects levitating or disappearing and reappearing, encounters with flying saucers. And it ends with the strangest event of all - one never before revealed - at once the, epitome and the culmination of all that has gone before. Uri Geller's autobiography is a story that staggers the mind. PROFESSOR J. G. TAYLOR: I have tested Uri Geller in my laboratory at King's College, London University, with specially designed apparatus. The Geller Effect-of metal bending-is clearly not brought about by fraud. It is so exceptional that it presents a crucial challenge to modern science, and could even destroy the latter if no explanation becomes available. DR. HAROLD E. PUTHOFF and RUSSELL TARG Stanford Research Institute: We have observed certain phenomena with the subjects [including Uri Geller] for which we have no scientific explanation. DR. DAVID BOHM and DR. JOHN HASTED Birkbeck College, University of London: We feel if similar tests are made later, enough instances of this kind will probably accumulate, so that there will be no room for reasonable doubt that some new process is involved here, which cannot be accounted for or explained in terms of the present known laws of physics. Indeed, we already feel that we have gone some distance toward this point. "Is he a fraud or a phenomenon as he bends metal by what he contends is the power of his mind alone and performs telepathic feats with a considerable degree of accuracy? The fact that even respected scientists who have tested the 28-year-old Israeli under controlled conditions, supposedly cheat-proof laboratory conditions, are asking that question opens up a whole new bag of possibilities for an adventurous mind." -Chicago Daily News "The scientific community has been put on notice 'that there is something worthy of their attention and scrutiny' in the possibilities of extra-sensory perception. With those words the respected British journal 'Nature' called on scientists to join - or refute - millions of non-scientists who believe human consciousness has more capabilities for real perception than the five senses." -New York Times editorial "Under doubly strict laboratory conditions, Targ and Puthoff said 'No magician has been able to duplicate through trickery the psychic feats performed by Uri Geller and others. Some won't even try.' " -Los Angeles Times "One hundred years ago we'd have burned Uri Geller at the stake. Now we put him on the Johnny Carson Show. We've come a long way." -James Fadiman, Stanford University About Uri Geller Born: 20 December 1946 Birthplace: Israel Best Known As: Paranormal celebrity famous for bending spoons Since the late 1960s, Geller has been known for his claims that he can bend spoons or fix broken watches using the power of his mind. Geller's own web site lists many other "scientifically unexplained" powers which he says he possesses, including telepathy, dowsing, and causing seeds to sprout with the power of his mind. While he has many doubters, Geller has turned his claims into a successful career as a spooky and entertaining media figure. Geller's first name is pronounced "oori" rather than "yuri"... Geller has a long-running public feud with James Randi, a magician who specializes in debunking the paranormal... Michael Jackson was the best man at Geller's 2001 wedding... A former paratrooper in the Israeli army, Geller fought in the Six Day War of 1967... Like Chuck Barris, Geller says he once was in the secret employ of the CIA. Pages 282 - Hardbound
UK £14.49

Dominatricks book and CD Tyler Wilson
	Ref: C153 Dominatricks is a magic book that drips with style. It's hard-backed, innovation-stacked and action-packed with 150 pages of material Tyler Wilson counts on night after night to transform deafening laughter into stunned silence. You can build a professional close-up / walk-around act on these routines. Tyler Wilson did. Nothing is left out: you get the full handlings, presentations, jokes and tips reaped from thousands of real world performances. Here is a scant sampling of material that will soon jump from the pages of Dominatricks, into your repertoire: Scarred Warp: many have said that this is the only genuine improvement to Roy Walton's Card Warp to date. See what happens when Tyler Wilson asks the intriguing question, "What's happening inside the card tunnel while the folded card is passing through it?" His answer will shock you. B52 Shooter: your audience will never look at you the same way again. This is hands down the most visual Triumph routine ever created. Within minutes of learning, face up cards will start rapidly shooting out of the mishmashed deck in a flurry of motion ... with one hand. Coke Inhabit: Coin In Bottle has never been so sweet. The bottle is given away with the coin still sealed inside as a keepsake. Note: There's a big twist to this routine that we're keeping a surprise until you read the book, or get fooled badly seeing it done live by someone who did. It's your choice. Stick it to the Man: you love the strong mentalism but don't have the receding hairline required to pull it off? Don't fret, with Dominatricks Tyler Wilson tips a fresh new plot guaranteed to elicit just as many gasps as laughs. Sloppy 30 Seconds: David Acer calls this "Tyler Wilson's brain-busting card transposition" and you'll soon see why. A card in your hand transposes with a card that is placed face up on the floor. Real original thinking!
UK £20.00

52 Memories by Jack Parker
	Ref: C152 "Buy this one soon. You will kick yourself if the book goes out of print and you failed to make a memory while you have a chance." --Peter Duffie, MAGIC Magazine review Many magic books can be trivialised. They are after all, just a collection of tricks. But, 52 Memories is more than that. It is the legacy of one of the most promising card magic creators of our time. 52 Memories is one of those rare magic books that pass on the most fruitful creations from a lifetime of tinkering, experimenting and performing. It is an important book that shares the late Jack Parker's lifelong mission to create the most amazing miracles ever decoded from a single deck of fifty-two. While a number of the tricks in 52 Memories have seen print before, some are taught here for the first time. All have been completely re-written, most with new ideas and finesses explained for the first time and some even with completely different handlings. This is Jack Parker's magic as Jack wished it to be remembered and the end result is a legacy that promises to inspire every student of magic. With fifty-two items, 240 large size pages and a full-colour photograph section, you are invited into a one-time tour of Jack Parker's life in magic. The attractive two-colour printed pages in 52 Memories sit between thick hard backed covers, and contain all the elegance to sit alongside your most prized books on magic.
UK £31.99

Magician's Ltd Cookbook By Jack Parker and Andi Gladwin
	Ref: C151 What's cooking? How about some great magic created by a collection of the world's best known card magicians? Jack Parker has called upon some of his favourite magicians to prepare some excellent card tricks and Andi Gladwin has elegantly served up each one in this fantastic hard backed book. There's something to tantalise every taste bud in this wide ranging menu, from exquisite starters to really meaty tricks to sink your teeth into. The Magician's Ltd Cookbook allows you to take a peak into the repertoires of some of the world's best card magicians. Stars such as David Acer, Allan Ackerman, Steve Draun, Dave Solomon have all contributed fantastic tricks that range from incredibly easy to knuckle busting sleight of hand - you'll definitely find plenty of great material for your repertoire. The story behind this book is inspiring. In 1989 Jack Parker was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. After a year of treatment he was achieved a full remission from the illness and decided that he'd like to give back to give back to The Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust; a charity that helped him when he was most in need. He collected magic from 23 of the world's top card magicians and along with Andi Gladwin started to compile a book of that fantastic magic. Wonderful magic. A superb cause. So get cooking!
UK £20.00

The Modern Con Man by Todd Robbins - Books
	Ref: C145 How to Get Something For Nothing For years, con men have gotten fat scamming unsuspecting marks for food, shelter, money and from time to time, even clothes, while the rest of us suffer our honest lives in the quiet desperation. Isn't it about time we got in on all the fun? In The Modern Con Man, entertainer extraordinaire Todd Robbins, with a little help from his Modern Conman Collective, explains the valuable tricks of his venerable trade-from simple bar bets (the Hoboken Bottle Cap bet) to can't-lose card tricks (the Poseidon). Whether it's winning fifty bucks, scoring seats closer to the fifty-yard line, or finagling a free meal, this one-of-a-kind collection of cons, bar bets, card games, and general chicanery ensures aspiring scam artists everywhere will always come out on top. Filled with humorous facts and tables, a glossary of con terms, illustrations, the history of the con, and easy-to-follow swindles, The Modern Con Man is a hilarious and endlessly entertaining collection of safe, fun, and mostly legal cons for the natural-born prankster in all of us. Pages 227 - Hardcover with dust jacket.
UK £12.99

Picture Yourself As a Magician (w/DVD) - Books
	Ref: C124 Step-by-Step Instruction for the Street, Stage, Parties, Card Table, and More. Description Picture yourself astonishing your friends as you dazzle them with classic card tricks, mystifying coin routines, mind-reading magic, a levitation of yourself, escapes, tricks with your iPod, and more. "Picture Yourself as a Magician: Step-by-Step Instruction for the Street, Stage, Parties, Card Table, and More" is the perfect introductory book to entertaining yet simple magic tricks and techniques that will leave your audience marveled and amused. Written using clear step-by-step instructions along with full-color photographs to demonstrate each new skill and trick taught, the book will help beginners establish a foundation in basic magic. "Picture Yourself as a Magician" features the same high-impact magic tricks performed by professionals but adapted for novices. Tips from the pros will help you hone your craft and develop your magic act. The accompanying DVD with live demonstrations and lessons on many of the tricks and techniques taught in the book will help you along the way. Get ready to wow your friends and family as you share the gift of magic with them. Features Presented in the 4-color, visual, tutorial style of the "Picture Yourself" series. Teaches readers techniques that will help them establish a foundation in basic magic, including street magic and gambling tricks. The accompanying DVD features videos of the tricks and magic featured in the book, along with explanation of how to perform them. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: The Art of Magic Chapter 2: Easy Tricks Chapter 3: Basic Card Handling Chapter 4: Basic Sleight-of-Hand with Cards Chapter 5: Great Card Tricks Chapter 6: Trick Decks Chapter 7: Close-Up Magic Chapter 8: Mind Reading and Future Predictions Chapter 9: Stand-up and Stage Magic Chapter 10: Magic for the Street Chapter 11: Party Magic Chapter 12: Levitation Chapter 13: Electronic Magic with iPods and More Chapter 14: The Art of Performing Magic Appendix A: The World's Best Card Trick Appendix B: Picture Yourself as a Magician 2 Appendix C: The Clock Appendix D: The Mind Reader Appendix E: Magic Resources Appendix F: Artwork for "The Missing Pip" from Chapter 9 What's on the DVD: Demonstrations of and lessons on how to perform many of the techniques and tricks in the book. How-to lessons for additional effects that are not taught in the book The necessary files for your iPod or PSP so you can perform electronic magic as described in Chapter 13. Author Bio Wayne Kawamoto Wayne N. Kawamoto is a full-time professional magician who performs at corporate and private events, as well as at restaurants and bars in Southern California. He is the editorial guide for the Magic.About.com online magazine where he reviews magic products and teaches magic. He has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA. Prior to becoming a professional magician, he reviewed video games and movies and wrote about small business topics for publications such as Business Week, PC Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, Cinescape, and more, and published several consumer books on personal computers. Wayne lives with his family in the community of La Verne, which is near Los Angeles. Pages 330 - Softbound
UK £19.99

Foundations : The Art of Stage Magic by Eberhard Riese - Book
	Ref: C106 Foundations : The Art of Staging Magic by Eberhard Riese Although the art of magic does not only consist of tricks and technique, roughly 99% of all magic books mainly deal with these topics. "New" tricks, techniques and moves, those seen by the lay audience, upstage all the other, behind the scenes, backstage elements, which are equally if not more important to a successful presentation. And those important foundations are exactly what the current new publication of the German Sic! Publishing company sets forth. Eberhard Riese, director of many successful magic acts, recipient of the 2006 Creative Fellowship of The Academy of Magical Arts and for many years editor of the German magic magazine "MAGIE", puts his cards on the table: expounding his experience and his knowledge of all the "other" aspects of the creation and development of a magic act. Beginning with the finding of an idea, he describes everything which is important: the designing of a stage figure, the equipment, the props and effects, the selection of music (or patter), the focus and plot of a presentation and much more. Numerous hints and tips which are really helpful to any artist aspiring to perform at their best! Many examples are given from Riese's work in Stuttgart, so that one obtains a view into the working techniques used in the creation of many successful magic acts, among others those from Roxanne, Peggy Fox, Topas, Franklin, ChaPeau, Nils Bennett, Wave, Simon Pierro, Andy Haeussler, Dr. Marrax and other successful European magicians and Allied Arts performers, whose presentations were developed or improved with the techniques described in this book. The book is a basic work in which no tricks are explained, but however, it contains everything you have to know for the magic and performing arts. FOUNDATIONS is a book about the development and composition of a magic act. 180 pages, hard bound, with a foreword by Jim Steinmeyer, numerous photos completely in color. Excerpt from the Book: "Why This Book?" "This book is most of all addressed to magicians who have already gained some practical experience as illusionists and wish to tackle a new act. It is intended to show them a possible route to an original, unusual magic routine. Only one route, mark you, and not the only one. Namely the route we have been following for years quite successfully in Stuttgart. I would like to pass others still so they can follow the same path - or any other! These are the goals supported by this book." Excerpt from Jim Steinmeyer's foreword: "Something strange has been happening to Stuttgart. I first became aware of it years ago, when it became obvious to me, from many thousands of miles away, that this German city was turning out magicians - great magicians, creative magicians, innovative magicians - at a surprising rate. Perhaps it was something in the water? magicians from all around Germany were attracted there, made their pilgrimage and, like Lourdes, something miraculous was happening. It wasn't until I had a chance to talk to Topas and Nils Bennett that I fully understood. It wasn't "something", it was "someone", Eberhard Riese. here was the catalyst, the inspiration and teacher to great magicians. When I finally met "Ebs", the founder of the Stuttgart group, it was hard to believe that this quiet, modest man was really capable of such alchemy. And then I heard him talk about magic. (...) I believe that Eberhard Riese's careful work in magic is beckoning to us. Through this text, this wizard of Stuttgart will have the pleasure of reaching many more serious students. They will see him, and have an opportunity to make the most of their own efforts: creative, determined, and innovative." Pages 180 - Hardbound
UK £41.99

30 tips and Tricks with an Invisible Deck Booklet
	Ref: C105 The invisible deck is a real reputation maker. It looks like real magic. Most importantly, it's easy to do. The step-by-step instructions in this book will give you all the tips and tricks for using your invisible deck. In this book you will learn the basic routines, as well as professional effects. Inside this book you will find 30 tips and tricks including: The Classic Routine Projected Thoughts Perfect Match. Psychic Phenomenon Two Card Coincidence Unseen Forces ......and much much more.
UK £3.99

Modern Coin Magic Bobo Book Dover
	Ref: B995 116 Coin Sleights and 236 Coin Tricks When party guests request a few tricks, be prepared. Ask for a coin, and perform some of the trick sin this book. Because you will not have been aided by special stage apparatus, the results will be all the more astonising. As tricks with coins are so readily improvised, they are among the most impressive forms of legerdemain. This book is the most complete treatise ever written on sleight-of-hand coin conjuring. Celebrated magician J.B. Bobo has gathered here the best and most useful of all coin tricks-not only his own, but those of some four dozen notable prestidigitators, including such greats as Robert-Houdin, Professor Hoffmann and-the greatest of all coin conjurers-T. Nelson Downs. All the tested, traditional methods of coin magic are here. Bobo has added to these the best of the modern innovations, while eliminating all the out-of-date and impractical sleights of his sources. You will learn all about palms, holds, flips, switches, change-overs, steals, cuffing, sleeving and other sleight-of-hand techniques; coin tricks requiring special devices are also included. The author guides you systematically from basic techniques, concealments and vanishes, through integrated tricks, to complete routined acts (18 in all). His clear explanations are splendidly complemented by 510 illustrations. Sleight-of-hand magic has consistently earned the respect of professional magicians . If you are yet an amateur, this easy-to-follow manual-together with regular practice-is the surest route to professional level competence. For professionals, this volume is a convenient encyclopedic reference that gathers in one place all the best coin magic from antiquity to modern times. Paperbound, 5 3/8" by 8 1/2" pages, 510 illustrations.
UK £10.99

New Modern Coin Magic book JB Bobo
	Ref: B996 The World's Most Complete Text Book of Coin Conjuring in its 14th printing! Bobo's Modern Coin Magic brings a new form of entertainment to the magic world. Coin Magic can be performed any time, anywhere, on the spur of the moment. With Bobo's Basic knowledge and know-how, the best feats of the world's expert coin workers can be yours. How often have you been asked, " Do us a few tricks, " and you have had to answer, " Sorry, I haven't anything with me." Now that day has passed, coins are always at hand, and magic with coins always appeals. With this book as your tutor, you can master the world's best coin tricks. Bobo wrote this book from his experience of many years, simplifying his wide knowledge of coin sleights, tricks, and presentations. John Braun, Editor of The Linking Ring worked elbow to elbow with Bobo, editing the text. Nelson Hahne, Magic's formeost illustrator, has amplified the sleights and tricks with almost seven-hundred of his clear-cut drawings! Bobo is the first magician since T. Nelson Downs in 1900 to produce a complete manual of coin sleights and tricks and used them in a routined coin trick act. Please take into account that this promotional text is ca. 1960
UK £34.99

Cherry Cola Queen by Liam Montier - Book
	Ref: B992 Cherry Cola Queen by Liam Montier Now on booklet! From UK's talented performer Liam Montier, comes Cherry Cola Queen. An exclusive collection of magic with the most unusual items. 17 effects in total, ranging from card material to magic with party poppers and even bathroom taps! Truly, something for everyone. And the cool thing? All of these effects are unpublished. There is NO overlap with the forthcoming DVD set, or in fact, any overlap with anything published before. If you are looking for unusual magic and fresh ideas, from one of the most promissing magicians in Europe, look no further, Cherry Cola Queen is for you. A delightfull book containing seventeen incredible routines: Predict something incredibly personal to your spectator - the location of their tattoo. Then go one step further, and divine the design! Cause an angel to visually melt from one half of a playing card to another in this shockingly visual application of Paul Harris's Twilight Angels. Imagine causing the Hot and Cold water to transpose between your bathroom taps! A spectator is offered a free choice from your stack of business cards, and signs the blank side. On turning it over, he finds it is the same business card that you signed earlier in this strange display of coincidence. Use a party popper to launch ribbons everywhere, and then demonstrate how to "reload" them. A strange piece of "Chinese Sticks" inspired weirdness. A cigarette is held in one fist, and the smoke from it rises from your other one! Show the psychic powers of two little stickmen dudes that you drew onto the back of your business cards. Demonstrate an old piece of folklore about seeing the reflection of a murderer in victims' eyes, in a fun way. Predict all the chairs spectators sit in BEFORE they sit in them in this real time chair prediction. Transpose a silk with the ribbons from a sealed party popper, and reveal the effect with a bang. A spectator reveals the contents and sender of a piece of your own, personal post. Lucky they don't use their powers for evil... Perform a card man routine where a selected card is shuffled between two jokers in the fairest possible manner. Have a spectator choose a CD and then reveal it bit by bit, starting with the artist, type of music and finally album name. Or use DVD's and reveal the actors and film. Two selected cards are revealed one at a time - one on the magicians' forehead, and the second one from the deck. Only the second one is the first one...which means the second one is on the magician's head. Crazy, but true. Beat a spectator at a game of psychic snooker. You show how easy it is to find a spectators card, because it has a different colour back to the others. The spectator finds out that trick isn't as easy as they first thought. Pages 48 - Saddle Stitched
UK £16.99

Cabaret Card Magic by Bill Abbott - Book
	Ref: B991 Have you ever dreamed of being a performer who can fill a room with personality, excitement and mystery, without resorting to a lot of props to do the filling? Does the idea of carrying a deck of playing cards in your pocket and having a limitless supply of entertainment options available to present to large audiences appeal to you? Bill Abbott's Cabaret Card Magic reveals how to turn your card tricks into real magical experiences that can entertain and mystify large audiences. Proper selection of material, the effect of your performance environment on that material, as well as the use of stories and how to generate consistent applause are some of the tools Bill discusses in detail. Ultimately, what is revealed here is how to create commercial card magic for the stage. Bullet proof performances that will work for any audience and in any environment you are thrown into. You already know that a deck of cards packs small. Now learn how to make it play big. Contents Dedication Foreword Contents Cards On Stage The Princess and The Pea Pokerface The Last Romance of Diamond Jack EZ Action Ultra-Mental Deck Pages 19 - Saddle Stitched Praise for Bill Abbott's Cabaret Card Magic... "As a professional magician for over 12 years, I am very picky when it comes to material selection for my act. Having read this booklet, I will be putting two of the routines directly into my show and I'm anxious to try out the third. Bill is a true artist. Whether it's an effect, a method or a presentation, Bill remains unsatisfied until he has created something truly unique. The routines in this booklet are a breath of fresh air for the stand-up performer. The effects are easy to do, the presentations are simple to carry out and their impact on a lay audience is HUGE! To top it all off, each routine is fully scripted, complete with all the lines, comedy, bits of business and psychology that makes each blockbuster routine play so well." - Richard Sanders - from the Foreword "Bill Abbott's Cabaret Card Magic is an extremely cogent work and is of tremendous value to every magician out there, but particularly to magicians who want to increase the effectiveness of any material they choose to do for real people. Bill's ideas with the do-it-yourself Ultra-Mental deck is wonderful and I love the Princess and the Pea, a very commercial routine that packs small, plays big. However the real gold is found in the information on pages 7 through 9. To any working magician this information is worth the price of the book." - Marc Desouza - Author and Performer "The idea of entertaining a large group (as in 50 plus people) with only a deck of cards is at once thrilling and scary. It would be convenient...but what sort of material would you use? Bill Abbott's Cabaret Card Magic has answered our questions with a collection of card material designed for large groups, and I enjoyed it immensely." - Joshua Jay - Magic Magazine "Reading Bill Abbott's Cabaret Card Magic was a real breath of fresh air when it comes to literature about "card magic". It became increasingly clear that Bill thinks long and hard about staging, presentation and creating professional pieces that are memorable. Although I have my own signature presentations of classics like the Invisible Deck and the Tossed Out Deck that I use professionally, Bill's original take on each of these is incredibly inspiring and are truly worthy of serious study. Professional secrets worth ten times the asking price!" - Cody S. Fisher - Master Comedy Magician
UK £16.99

Shalosh - Stage Work by Nimrod Harel - Book
	Ref: B962 Nimrod Harel is one of the busiest mentalists in the world. He has his own television show ('Inconceivable') which has just completed its fourth season, and he performs daily before company audiences with his original mentalist show. After his first booklet "SHALOSH" SOLD OUT!!! Now comes his second book: SHALOSH - STAGE WORK . Limited Edition - ONLY 444 copies printed - so hurry up before there are no more. Each book is numbered! 'Fire at Will' - A clean as a whistle Russian Roulette act using a staple gun. The audience sees one gun loaded and fired and then mixed with three other guns. Then the game begins as the volunteer chooses freely which of the guns will be fired, until the last gun is proven to be the loaded gun. There are no notes, no pre-show or other lowly mental magic diversions- only the guns and free choice. No Russian roulette act with staple guns being performed today even comes close to the simplicity and perfection of this routine. BIBLE - Anyone who performs 'Add a Number' with a calculator must see what Harel does with this classic. How can you allow the audience to do the last calculation in their heads? How can you set the entire crowd in motion? And most importantly, how can you incorporate company values into your show? This is a must for anyone working with company clients or interested in subliminal message routine themes. Clean Game - The end of all Bank Night routines. The volunteer hides a cheque or bill inside one of five numbered envelopes. At no point does the mentalist get near the envelopes or make eye contact with them, either before or after the cheque is put in, and yet he knows which envelope is the one with the money. There are no gimmicks of any kind. Clean, clean, clean. You will laugh out loud reading about this method. A television stage performance is attached. Bonus: For the first time, Harel reveals the secret behind his Nail Gun Routine, which was performed by Eran Raven in 'Phenomenon' and gives general permission to anyone wishing to use it in their stage or television performances. This routine is utterly devoid of gimmicks and can be executed with almost all nail guns with no preparation at all. Another example of ingenuity. The presentation of these effects is adapted to large audiences (50-1000 people), they are incredibly practical (less than 60 second preparation time), is untainted with any mental magic and all fits inside a suitcase. This is a rare opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most successful and creative mentalists alive today. A must for any professional mentalist. Pages 62 - Softbound
UK £31.99

666 Mentalism by Howard Adams - Book
	Ref: B958 Howard Adams has been around for a LONG time, and his specialty is self working and mathematical magic and mentalism effects. I have no idea how his mind can generate these kinds of effect with this much variety, but create he does. Howard's books and booklets have been released in series (Such as OICUFESP and MINDESPA) and in books by a variety of publishers. The commercial effect "Will the card match" is based on one of Howard's principles. Look at any list of creators of easy to do, self-working card effects and Howard's name will be high on the list. Howard's contributions can be seen in Simply Impromp2 by Aldo Colombini and Howard's book Mathcasts Aspellonu is often quoted as a resource for this kind of material. In this book, Howard has created 66 self working packet effects using 6 cards each. (thus the title, get it, 666 Mentalism?) Each effect is explained in Howard's straight forward, no-nonsense and to the point fashion and we have left them as he wrote them word for word. You can read a sample here. I think often, people ignorantly poo poo self working magic because they don't understand it. It is true that you will find NO sleight of hand, no finger flinging and no hard to do gaffs in this book. Instead you get 66 (Plus a few extra bonuses) simple effects and plot outlines that can be done 100% in the spectator's hands! Many of these do not require the performer to touch the cards at all. Some could be done over the phone or through the MAIL. I know of several performers who have used this kind of magic over the phone with radio DJ's heard by thousands and thousands of listeners! To the listening audience, you could read minds or predict an outcome that you have NO WAY OF INFLUENCING. The material in this book is great stuff for brainstorming and workshops. Sure you can do it As-Is, and with a little thought and personalization, you can take a solid effect and turn it into a publicity making miracle! We select books for a variety of reasons. 1- We like them. 2- The author's are people we know of and respect. 3- The ideas are just darned clever. 4- There is a niche or group out there we know will enjoy the information. All of these reasons apply to this book, but there is another. Howard and Dolores Adams are really wonderful PEOPLE! Though I was vaguely familiar with Howard and some of his writings when he first contacted me, I have grown to look forward to our correspondences and occasional chats by phone. Howard and Dolores Adams are genuinely wonderful nice people, and work together as a team very well. Dolores transcribes most of Howard's hand written notes, and helps to edit and proof read them. As you will find, Howard's writing style is VERY brief and to the point. It is clear, but he does not waste words or ink. His descriptions are clean cut and straight forward, and I really suggest you read his introduction before going forward as I think it sets the stage for how he thinks and writes very well. Howard is also a perfectionist! He is and was adamant that we not touch any of his words. Dolores' proof reading was so thorough, that we didn't have much we could add or change anyway! So, what you have here are 66 (Plus a couple bonuses) self-working mentalism effects using packets of 6 cards each. You can look forward to 888 mentalism- (88 effects with 8 cards each) down the road as well. Howard has left the presentations sketchy, because he intends this to be a spring board for your own creativity and ideas. Obviously, one would never do an entire act of such routine...but the simplicity of them, and the way in which they work on their own, means that wherever you do decide to do these effects, you can devote your attention to presentation and theatre! Pages 132 - Softcover Perfectbound Click on the following thumbnail image to get a sample of 666 Mentalism!
UK £21.99

Final Cut by Wild-Colombini - Book
	Ref: B908 Final Cut by Wild Colombini The series continues! Twenty-five incredible impromptu routines performed with just a regular deck of cards (and, of course, all different from my previous books). Contributors: Howard Adams, Gene Castillon, Aldo Colombini, Tom Daugherty, Ken de Courcy, Karl Fulves, Martin Gardner, Dougie Gibbard, Paul Gordon, J. K. Hartman, Tom Hubbard, Marty Kane, Werner Miller, André Robert, Lin Searles, Tom Sellers, Floyd Shotts, Stephen Tucker. Pages 32 - Saddle Stitched
UK £7.99

Shalosh 3 by Nimrod Harel - Book
	Ref: B911 Shalosh 3 by Nimrod Harel Nimrod Harel is one of Israel's most famous rising stars of "Mind and Magic." Nimrod's TV special is a hit, and the effects in this exclusive booklet are 3 of his best kept routines. Shalosh booklet contains three secrets that were only shared with a close circuit of professional mentalist friends. It's been printed in 200 copies to keep a certain amount of exclusivity on the secrets that are to be revealed. You will find here three mentalism tools accompanied by the routines used on a regular basis by Nimrod Harel's performances on stage and strolling including: Reverse Book Test - One of the BEST ways to force a word from a regular book (any book); clean and easy. Use ANY book at any time. We will tell you how to do it, the entire routine and also how to make your own gimmick! This effect alone is worth more than the price of the entire booklet!!! Liar Peek - Nimrod's way to peek a billet. Two different versions are presented; one of them allows you to peek while fully surrounded. You will be able to read minds and inner secrets of your spectators. Great for strolling and stand up! Passive Participant Principle - A special way to handle cell phones effects. This is a strong dual reality tool. This is an amazing effect of the new age! Pages 24 - Saddle Stitched
UK £31.99

The Wisdom Of Solomon by David Solomon and Jeff Siegfried - Book
	Ref: B910 The Wisdom Of Solomon by David Solomon and Jeff Siegfried The Wisdom of Solomon has over 50 effects succinctly written by David Solomon and Jeff Siegfried in a manner similar in style to past Marlo writings. There are over 200 photos to clearly illustrate all sleights, layouts, and procedures. At the beginning of each effect the reader is treated to David's personal reflections in the section aptly titled, "Solomon's Mind." The Wisdom of Solomon Features: More than 50 card effects, with over 200 photos Full Presentational Pieces for any audience. Effects for the Intermediate through Expert card Enthusiast Commercial Stunners and Magician Foolers A Dose of Clever Gaffed Effects A Chapter of Don May's magic Unpublished Ed Marlo Tricks David Solomon's Personal Reflections Highlighted Effects: A signed Joker becomes the signed selection Gypsy Curse with new patter Double Clock effect Don May's No Strip Multiple Shifts Expert Poker Deals Blank Jazz Aces with presentation David Solomon is one of the most prolific thinkers in card magic today. From his earliest days at the table with his friend and mentor, Ed Marlo, to the more recent days of his Saturday Chicago Sessions with Simon Aronson and John Bannon, David has been a consistent source of card magic discussion, planning, creation, and performance. Jeff Siegfried has been performing magic for over 20 years, and is an educator/writer by trade. He currently performs weekly at three restaurants in the greater Chicagoland area, and performs monthly for corporate, and private events. David and Jeff are great friends. Pages 212 - Hardbound w/ Dust Jacket
UK £26.99

Utopian and Other Mysteries by Alex Blade
	Ref: B899 Effect Now available in booklet! Utopian Prediction: A week before the show, the magician posts a sealed envelope to a member of the audience with explicit instructions that it not be opened before the night of the show, and requests that they should be sure to bring it along with them. On the night, the spectators are seated and the performer states how, "...weeks in advance, I mailed an envelope to a member of the audience here and asked that she bring it with her tonight". She is called up on stage carrying the envelope where she confirms that no one but here has touched it or had access to it, and that it has been sealed the entire time. She is then directed to open up the envelope and take out what is inside. Magician: "Inside there is a folded up piece of paper, please remove it and read what it says." The spectator does so and reads aloud: 'On Wednesday 15th of July, on page 9 of The Daily Mail, the third word along on the second line will read : DEMAND' Another member of the audience retrieves a copy of The Daily Mail, the date confirmed, and turned to page 9 where – sure enough – the 3rd word of the second line is 'demand'. Note: The above effect uses no gimmicks, no stooges and no switches. The magician never once touches the envelope or the newspaper during the performance. Any newspaper can be used, with any part of it being predicted. Shy: The magician presents the spectator with a set of five ESP cards, displaying a circle, a star, a pair of vertical wavy lines, a square and a cross. He explains that ESP stands for Extra Sensory Perception, and that in the early 1950's it was widely believed that these cards could be used to determine ones psychic ability. The magician goes on to describe a popular experiment called the Rhine Test where a participant would be given a card face down and would then proceed to match it up with a set of their own cards, without ever looking at the original. The results were astonishing, with selected partakers getting correct results 80%-90% of the time. The spectator is then asked to choose three of the five cards and push them forward, face up, on the table. The magician picks up a blank card and, without saying anything, writes something on one side an holds it face down in his hand. The spectator is then instructed to think of two of the chosen images and put his or her index and middle fingers on the selected cards. The magician smiles to himself as he turns his card over revealing that he has drawn the exact same symbols as the spectator selected. The magician then picks up another blank card and proceeds to write something down on it again. Once more, the spectator is asked to place their finger on one of the two remaining cards, whereby the magician turns his card over showing that he once again guessed correctly. The effect can then be repeated. Note: This is not an elimination process. The symbols the magician writes down will always be identical to the ones the spectator places his/her fingers on. Polaroid: An envelope is given to a spectator with the request that it never leaves their sight. The magician then removes five business cards, labelled 1-5, from his pocket and lays them face down on the table. The spectator is asked merely to place their finger on top of one of the facedown business cards. Their chosen card is turned over – a three – and the other cards are all shown to be different. The performer then pulls out a handful of change (can be borrowed) and asks the spectator to choose either heads or tails. The spectator chooses 'heads' and the performer continues, stating that the spectator is going to make a blind choice. He/she is invited to drop the handful of coins onto the table repeatedly. When the coins fall, some land heads side up and some tails. Per turn, the coins that are tails-up are discarded and the dropping is repeated with the remaining heads-side-up coins until there is only one coin left, for example, the 10p. Finally, a deck of cards is brought out, spread across the table and the spectator is instructed to freely select one (no force). Let's say, the 9 of Spades. The magician recaps what has just happened. The spectator has freely chosen a number, a coin and a card, all through different means. The spectator is asked to remove the envelope from the beginning and, without the magician touching it, empty the contents onto the table. The spectator does so to find inside the envelope a Polaroid photograph showing a large number three, a 10p coin and the 9 of Spades. Pages 32 - Saddle Sitched
UK £17.99

Subtle Card Creations Vol. 1 by Nick Trost - Book
	Ref: B898 Subtle Card Creations Volume 1 by Nick Trost Nick Trost is well known for his simple, easy-to-do card magic. He uses subtle moves and principles rather than difficult sleight of hand to produce entertaining card effects. The entire set of volumes contain his best card effects, plus variations by his fellow magicians. Many of these card creations came from his series of notebooks and most have not been published previously. This volume alone contains 11 chapters describing over 100 tricks. Here are a few of the areas covered: Coincidences Transpositions Court Cards Special Decks Gambling Tricks Packet Tricks Poker Tricks ESP Cards Also included is an appendix of useful sleights and subtleties. Pages 300 - Hardbound
UK £27.99

Insults and Comebacks by Wild Colombini - Book
	Ref: B874 Yes, it's here! Aldo's new comedy book is finally available. It contains hundreds of insults and comebacks for hecklers and every possible situation that may arise during a show. All one-liners are different from the previous books in this (now) famous comedy series. For magicians, comedians, you name it!
UK £5.99

Street Magic by Paul Zennon
	Ref: B865 Street tricks, slight of hand and illusion. Street Magic teaches you the secrets of close-up, under-your-nose, in-your-face magic - the sort you commonly see on television. There are tricks with coins, paper, cards and all sorts of other great ways to impress people! You will learn nearly 100 great tricks and illusions from easy-to-follow diagrams and text. There's no elitist jargon and no skimping on all-important detail. The illusions are arranged so you can comfortably progress from one to the next in skill and performance level, and by the end of the book you'll have a whole range of astounding magic (quite literally) up your sleeve. Author Paul Zenon is a broadly experienced, professional magician who has performed all over the world. Pages 176 - Softbound
UK £8.99

COINsomnia by Bill Citino - Book
	Ref: B866 The Random Conjurings of a Sleep Deprived Mind Contents Include: "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees.." The perfect opener for a restaurant/strolling situation. The magician produces three coins, one at a time, from the sleeves. As the third coin is produced it suddenly vanishes along with the other two coins. The coins are then produced once more. This routine is quick, visual, and easy to do! "Almos Frame-ous" (2 versions) A purse frame production like none other! this one must be seen to be disbelieved...The productions are like nothing that has been seen before! "I. T. H. C. A." If you have to ask what it means..You haven't seen it done! "That's Impossible!" Just like the title says...this one happens all in the spectator's hands. In fact the transpositions happen three times, each time getting better and better. "Comin' Outta the Box" If you've liked what Roth has done with the Okito box, then you'll love this routine. An "Out with Four" type routine where four coins are placed inside and magically come out one by one, each time getting more impossible and more VISUAL! "3 Coins Hangin" (2 Versions)-Featuring "3 Coins outta Nowhere" production Three coins are magically produced out of thin air. After this happens the magician offers to explain how the trick was done and goes on to visibly "hang" each coin in the air, after turning the coins invisible of course. After each vanish the hands are seen empty and that there's nothing hiding. Once all are "hung" the magician produces the coins again one by one. "Hangin' Coins Worldwide" An international hanging coins plot where American, British, and Chinese coins are magically produced, vanished by being hung in the hair. and then reproduced. "The 5th Dimension" Bill's signature routine...A deadly combination of a purse frame production and wild coin effect. Add a story with an emotional hook and you have this routine. AND MORE!!!! 13 Items Total - 3 Utilities, 8 Effects, and 2 Alternate Handling "I have quickly read Bill's book COINsomnia (It is a quick read) and I was left with a feeling that some of you older magicians might just miss out on a very fresh book with nice twists to familiar plots. We older guys tend to keep with the things we use already. I am happy to have read it. There are not many things that make me want to 'Bust out the coins' and start practicing. A couple of routines from this book did just that. Thanks Bill....I think. Magicians...young or old, it is time to buy a new book!" -Jim Pace "Bill Citino is a rare breed. He is true student of magic who cares about paying homage to the great practitioners that came before us. He has taken the time to research the history behind the slights he uses and this dedication shows in his magic. Real world workable Coin Magic is rare these days and bill is offering you some real world stunners." -Nathan Kranzo "Bill's book COINsomnia is a breath of much needed fresh air. His work is so well thought out and every move planned that you would think a composer wrote them. I am so pleased by the reactions that I am getting after performing the magic in these pages! If you want to fool the heck out of your audiences and you want some killer material to add to your arsenal, then you must pick up COINsomnia by Bill Citino!" -Corey Burke "'Kid tested, mother approved.' Magic that's guaranteed to blow any lay audience away!!! Great work Bill!" -Eric Jones "You're going to have a lot of fun with his stuff..." -Marc DeSouza (from COINsomnia Foreword) Pages 83 - Softbound
UK £21.99

Cocktail Card Magic by Bill Abbott - Book
	Ref: B804 Bill Abbott's "Professional Man of Mystery Collection" Presents... Cocktail Card Magic All around you are people that seem to know each other. They're laughing, engrossed in conversation, busy eating and drinking. You on the other hand are hired to 'entertain' these busy people with your magic, and at that precise moment you wish you could be anywhere else. One thing is keeping you from disappearing from the party. You've been paid to be there. Walk-around magic, strolling magic, roving magic, mingling sorcery, cocktail conjuring, etc. It has been given many names but it all boils down to the same thing, crashing people's otherwise meaningful conversations and consummation of expensive food and alcohol, with your magic. Contents: Forward - by David Acer The Art Of Cocktail Magic Blockbuster Autograph CTRL+ALT+DELETE Invisible Origins Revealed Ultra-Mental Mingling Pages - 26 -Black and White photos and full color cover - Saddle Stitched Praise For Cocktail Card Magic... "Bill Abbott's Cocktail Card Magic gets my highest recommendation. Bill's objective is to entertain his audiences, use methods that work under fire and he takes the responsibility of making magic fun very seriously. His advice about working walk-around gigs is advice I think everyone should read. It's worth much more than the price of the book. The routines are all top notch and it's easy to see that they have been polished over thousands of performances. The one issue I have with the book is that Bill decided to dedicate it to Bob Sheets and not me. If you can overlook that, buy this book." - Bill Malone - CEO Of Comedy Magic "I love this book. Bill has nailed the essence of that often awkward position we have to fill. His words of advice on how to handle yourself in that (sometimes) uncomfortable situation of cocktail magic, is worth the price of the book and the routines are inspired. I love it that Bill has figured out that the trick is not the thing... but that it is the 'ringmaster of fun' that is the real reason for us being there. I hope that this way of thinking inspires more of the workers out there to pack lots of visual and fun magic into a short window." - Doc Eason - 2004 Bar Magician of the Year "Bill Abbott has finally drawn important distinctions regarding performing in cocktail-party settings, doing it succinctly, concisely, and with clarity and good humor. The way this book looks and reads immediately draws you in and makes you care about the 'right stuff' for the "right people' in the 'right places.' Add "sharp focus" (your own), stir gently, and serve." - Jon Racherbaumer - Author and Cocktail-Party Crasher "Bill Abbott's "Cocktail Magic" is one of the finest values available today for the working, walk around performer. Bill's theory on performing in a cocktail environment is worth ten times the price of the booklet. I have been working cocktails for over 15 years and I still learned some very valuable information from Bill's book that I will apply directly to my craft. The effects in the manual are absolute killers. Each effect contains a script, funny lines, great bits of business and smart psychology. The effects are all instantly repeatable with little or no reset, which is of prime importance for the working pro. Bottom line, if you are at all interested in the field of Cocktail Magic, either as a beginner or as a seasoned pro...GET THIS BOOK!" - Richard Sanders - Canada's Other Favorite Magician
UK £17.99