Al Bakers teaches you some of his original techniques and methods behind classic tricks. Book One contains Baker’s personal versions of The Pack that Cuts Itself, A Card and a Number, the Rising Cards...
The Book of Magic and Mystery is a curious collection of magic tricks released at the turn of the 20th century. Tricks include magically removing pips from playing cards, breaking a staff upon two gla...
These are award-winning routines by a working pro using rings, ribbon, paper, rope, and an ingenious floating handkerchief that would fool anyone. All five effects are very well described with numerou...
Step six in Corinda’s series “Thirteen Steps to Mentalism”. Contents: Part One: Technique Introduction Simple Rules to Follow Centre Tear (Corinda) The Centre Tear (Punx) Centre Tear (One Hand...
Remo Bufano takes you into the world of marionettes and puppets. In this instructional manual, Bufano teaches the art of puppetry; everything from the process designing and creating a puppet to stagin...
Between Ourselves is divided into four sections; Card Tricks, Miscellaneous Tricks, Thought Reading Tricks, and Mems From My Note Book. Mems From My Note Book is a short but notable section in which O...
Wiztax ~ an adhesive tape this is sticky on both sides yet leaves no signs of itself when removed. Samuel Berland teaches twenty close-up pieces of magic that use this special adhesive....
Learn Samuel Berland’s Soap Swindle, inspired by the classic confidence scam popularized by the infamous hustler, ‘Soapy’ Smith. The mark gives you a signed bill which is wrapped in a bar of soap. Se...
A compilation of new and original tricks from the mind of Samuel Berland. Includes a selection of cigarette tricks, card effects and various other close-up pieces as well as Berland’s handling of the...
Samuel Berland teaches two tricks that use bills. Cutting a Borrowed Bill in Half Novelty presents a novel way of having a borrowed signed bill cut in half and restored magically. The Affectionate Bil...
This pamphlet contains 15 routines and gags with what is known today as a Nielsen Bottle, an amazingly realistic fake bottle that can be folded or rolled to a very small size. Included is a chapter on...
From the same publishers who brought you material from Herrmann, Thurston and Heller comes a comprehensive collection of card tricks. Effects range from self-working wonders to more involved routines,...
For your enjoyment, Verral Wass has compiled one hundred illusions, chemical experiments, magic effects, puzzles, and optical illusions. A very varied wide range of magical and magic-related material...
In his introduction, Senor Mardo explains that the tribute of applaud paid by the audience is their appreciation of an artistic task done well. Mardo goes on to show you how to earn that applause by t...
A compilation of 60 card effects by some of the leading card experts of the time. Contributions from Dai Vernon, Audley Walsh, S. Leo Horowitz, Dr. Jacob Daley, Walter Gibson, Henry Christ, Charles T....
A collection of card effects performed with a prearranged deck of cards. Locations, mind reading miracles, and gambling routines are taught. Also included are false shuffles, false cuts, and even a de...
A discourse on magic, with chapters on the psychology of magic, the wizard's wand, the cups and balls, and different schools of magic. You will also find a section on famous card handlers of the past,...
Joe Ovette was a contemporary of Houdini’s and Annemann’s and he did some really over the top stunts. Deck switches, a forcing deck, and an unusual key card are just some of the items here. Also incl...
William Francis (Rufus) Steele presents 52 Amazing Card Tricks. Always known for adding unique card material to the magic literature, Rufus continues his tradition faithfully in this book. Compiled...
Henry Ridgely Evans tribute to Robert-Houdin, the great master of modern magic. This is a biography of Robert-Houdin; his life, adventures, and career. Houdin is one of the most romantic figures who...