Featured Books

BASIC BALLOON SCULPTURE

Here is a 96 page illustrated book of easy-to-make Balloon Sculptures for children and adults. All of these simple animals can each be made with a single Sculpture Balloon. Once you learn the basic twists and locks you will have fun using your animals, hats, and designs for birthday parties or as an entertaining act. You can even earn money at parties making colorful sculptures for the guests. Add a few other balloons and you can make a fruit basket, giant bumble bee or party favors and other hanging or table decorations.There are even balloon games you can play alone or with friends. Each easy-to-learn instruction is accomplished by clear, step—by-step drawings that you can follow as you learn. Click here to see our detailed advertisement for this product.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF STAGE HYPNOTISM

Old but still valid-- Ormond McGill’s classic book. This is the time to join the reborn era of the hypnotic entertainer. 301 pages of valuable information. Retail at only $ 20.00

PLEASANT NIGHTMARES

This book is about an eerie entertainer who specialized in the supernatural. Bill Neff, called "The Master of Many Haunts" brought to his midnight audiences an assortment of zombies, goofy spooks, glamourous ghosts, and other varied and weird spirits. Newspapers proclaimed "Neff's show makes eyes pop, pulses hop, and hearts skip a beat. "Author William V. Rauscher presents an incisive and penetrating look at a complex man who succumbed to his own creation. With a foreword by McCarl Roberts, Pleasant Nightmares is the story of one of the best spook magicians of his time, whose theatrical attraction was entitled "Madhouse of Mystery", a show that guaranteed suspense, shudder, shakes and shivers. Retail at $60.00

SUBTLE CARD CREATIONS

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. In stock and ready to ship. Retails at only $40.00

Happy Birthday Business

This is Frances Marshall's idea book! -The 8 1/2 x 11 inch, perfect-bound book covers many phases of the Birthday Business, to give you hundreds of ideas to work on. For a bonus, there are also tricks and routines included - material used by actively engaged Happy Birthday performer- Retail only $15.00

Safety Pin Trix by Jerry Andrus

The Classic Book of Safety Pin Magic is back in print! Safety Pin-Trix by Jerry Andrus has the best selection of tricks & routines for gaffed & non-gaffed safety pins! J.B. Bobo said in his introduction that many of the effects look like real magic! This is realized by performing many of the effects in a spectator's hands! Includes a chapter with lots of great tricks with ungaffed pins. Over 40 routines and moves, 135 illustrations. Pins are not included. Retail $20.00

Andrus Deals You In

Long out of print! Andrus Deals You In is finally available again! This classic of card magic is considered by many to be as important as his famous Andrus Card Control books. This 160 page booklet has dozens of Andrus sleights, flourishes and routines, all illustrated by hundreds of drawings by the author. Updated, and spiral bound so the magician can study with a deck in hand. Jerry's work with the diagonal jog is priceless! Retail at $ 39.95

Goodnight Mr. Dante Click image to enlarge By Val Andrews. Great!

Magical Nights at the Theatre

By CharlesWaller. Limited First Edition - Signed by Gerald Taylor Publisher (c)1980 Ltd stock This is an excellent book that chronicles the variety artists who performed in the theaters in Melbourne, Australia from 1854 to 1948. You will be able to enjoy the fruits of Waller's research that he of the great magicians in the golden age of magic. Waller met a number of these great performers from 1895 and he reflects and comments on their performance on and off the stage. Interesting anecdotes on Chung Ling Soo, Houdini, Dante, Levante, Malini, Carter the Great, Cardini, T. Nelson Downs and many more. Waller also includes a number of jugglers like W.C. Fields; ventriloquists and other acts within the 248 pages of this hardbound book. Within the pages of this book are thirty-two pages of illustrations that feature many rare photographs. The dust jacket has a number of photos that are in the book. Gerald Taylor published the book in 1980. It is a good reference book, it is a worthy book for finding facts of favorite performers you know and so many you need to know better. Retail $50.00

How to Build a Dummy

Limited stock on John Osborne's great book.

FETSCHING MAGIC

(Retail $ 50,00) This 200 page book has over 100 of Hen Fetsch's great magic effects.

PRO FILE

Jeff Hobson One of his earlier works - 22 great effects which includes coins, linking rings, a Koran Medallion, Card in Banana, a prediction and more. Spiral bind 84 8x11 pages- Supplies are limited. Retail at $25.00

UNCONVENTIONAL

Canadian mentalist Christopher Taylor's new book, Unconventional, follows in the path of his highly praised first book, Inside Out. In the new book you will encounter more of the practical ideas for which Taylor is becoming known. Here you'll find a means for determining a spectator's mentally selected card, ala Vernon's classic Out of Sight, Out of Mind. It's even more effective when done with two spectators! Taylor also explores how to use the Classic Force with non-card objects, extensions of secret writing and pocket writing, a new routine for the pocket press (one of the most popular routines from his first book), and uses for the commercial effect Ghost Glass. 87 pages, soft cover. Retail at $25.00

Trevor Lewis Uncut

A remarkable collection of Trevor Lewis' professional children's magic and comedy, TREVOR LEWIS UNCUT: THE COMPLETE PARTY PIECES, contains an incredible eighty-five routines.

This material is perfect for schools, libraries, and parties. Each routine is carefully worked out for the most effective presentation. You will learn how to create laughs at the right places, include educational points at strategic moments, and bring each effect to the most amazing and satisfying conclusion. In short, this is magic, which delights, educates, and amazes children.

Starting in 1978 and continuing for over twenty years, Trevor Lewis released his unique brand of kid-show magic in a series of books which included Party Pieces, More Party Pieces, Still More Party Pieces, Further Party Pieces, Favorite Party Pieces, and Final Party Pieces.

This volume contains the complete contents of all of his books, plus new material-Unexpected Party Pieces-previously unpublished. Suggested retail $35.00

GLORIOUS DECEPTION

In a biography woven from equal parts enchantment and mystery, master illusion designer and today's foremost magic historian, Jim Steinmeyer, unveils the astonishing secrets behind the enigmatic performer Chung Ling Soo, the "Marvelous Chinese Conjurer" — a magician whose life of intrigue and daring remains unparalleled to this day. He learned his art during a revolutionary era in show business, just as minstrel, circus, and variety saloons were being stirred together and distilled into a heady new concoction: vaudeville. Soo's infamous death in 1918 astonished the world: he was killed during a performance of "Defying the Bullets," his popular act in which he caught marked bullets on a porcelain plate. After his death, the deceptions began to unravel. It was discovered that he was not Chinese, but rather a fifty-six-year-old American named William Ellsworth Robinson, a former magicians' assistant, and the husband of Olive Robinson. But even William Robinson was not who he appeared to be, and for the first time, Jim Steinmeyer has uncovered the truth behind Robinson and the magic world's most glorious deception.

ART & ARTIFICE

From the author of Hiding the Elephant and The Glorious Deception comes a collection of five essays that shows how the great stage illusions were integrally products of their time, based on the traditions and fashions of the people, and the offspring of the incredible, inventive personalities who brought them to the stage. Like no other author, Jim Steinmeyer gives us insight into the timeless appeal of magic. His human subjects include such characters as Steele MacKaye, Maskelyne, David Devant, P.T. Selbit, Horace Goldin, and Charles Morritt. Illusions he discusses include: The Mascot Moth, Sawing a Lady in Halves, and Morritt's Disappearing Donkey.

MAGIC OF WAKELING

Alan Wakeling's acclaimed magic has for years been the "secret source" for leading professional magicians. His career featured stage magic, illusions, close-up and stand-up effects, including several complete acts. This book contains professional material developed by Wakeling and used by magicians. Fully illustrated, beautifully and clearly described, this book is a treasure for any aspiring magician. Just ask the magicians, designers, and producers of today, who continue to integrate Wakeling's routines into their acts. Such people include the authors of this book's brief introductions: Mark Wilson, Steve Dick, Don Bice, Mike Caveney, Norm Nielsen, Earl Nelson, Ricky Jay, and Channing Pollock.

Hiding the Elephant

New! Retail at $14.00

ZOO ANIMALS

Bob Neale's 26 page book has more than three dozen photos teaching you how to form wired pearls into cute animals. Now you can move beyond balloon sculptures. (giraffe, camel, fish, bunnies & more)

BRASS KNUCKLES

Doug Edwards (Retail at $49.00) Over 60 strong, original effects ranging from new palm techniques, shuffles, shifts, controls, changes, lifts and more. The quality of content is staggering. Doug Edwards delivers lessons that professionals have paid dearly for; offered to you for a mere 81 cents a trick! An incredible bargain at any price.

Illustrated History of Magic

New soft bound reprint of the classic out of print Milbourne Christopher edition. Forward by David Copperfied. Retails at $23.95

That's The Troublewit

Frank Herman offers the work and plenty of routines for trade shows, cruise ships and satire. Retails at $10.00 A perfect companion to add to the Troublewit sales.

Troublewit Simplified

Six Routines for the 29 different designs Included in this great book.. Compiled by Herb Morrissey. Retail at $3.50. Supplied free with TROUBLEWIT& PLUS kit.

150 Comedy Props

Pat Page's great book of props

Between Two Minds

Excellent material from Ned Rutledge and Walter Pharr

Art of Juggling

The basics in easy to understand instructions

Alkazar

A dozen chapters on easy magic.

Magic With Cards

Easy to perform no skill miracles with any deck of cards. Available in sort-of hard covered editions.

Magic By Gosh

New lower price. A must for your collection.

Fulves Self Working Table Magic

Title tells it all.

Sid Lorraines Scrapbook

A compilation of Sid's Five books on comedy, patter, magic and ,more patter.

Fusilade

Paul Cummins & Doc Eason- on the Multiple Selection Routine. Card Workers only!

Edgar Bergen

Edgar Bergen was the most famous ventriloquist of our time. Here is a reprint of his famous book written in 1938 and still accurate. Softbound only $7.50

Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight is the most complete manual for marked cards ever published! Author Kirk Charles, a long-time professional magician, has written a book that explores this most powerful of all magical tools in great detail. From the history of marked cards to more modern developments in 'reader' technology, Charles breaks down the advantages, disadvantages and nuances you'll need to know. You'll learn about commercially available decks as well as how to prepare your own custom-marked pack. Retails at $12.00 Special - Add a hand marked Bicycle deck - Total package retail $ 25.00

Loomis C&B Book

25 crystal clear photographs show every detail! A classical routine with traditional props and effects, but with exceptionally clean handling and extreme economy of motion. Table hoppers - this routine resets during performance! The Three Ball Assembly phase is the cleanest ever devised for the Cups and Balls.

The Book of Visual Comedy

Pat Page. The Book of Visual Comedy is Essential for the entertainer! and an invaluable resource for entertainer of every description: magicians, comedians, clowns, speakers, variety performers, M.C.'s; performers of all kinds will find fantastic, time-tested material between these covers.

Magic In Mind

Discover amazing ways to create the illusions of mind-reading., mental telepathy, predicting the future and transferring your thoughts. Use your personality and showmanship to entertain your audiences with these easy magical effects-- Retail at $12.95

Kids Think It's Funny

Greg McMahon is one of the true professionals in magic and clowning. He's now revealing some of his best kid-show material in his new book, KIDS THINK IT'S FUNNY. In 27 unique and entertaining chapters, Greg teaches hilarious gags and routines to make you funnier than ever to your kid-show audiences! His tips on how to make a small show look big or his chapter on top hat juggling or his Rocky the Raccoon routines are easily worth much more than the price of the entire book. Retail $15.00

Ventriloquism For Fun & Profit

Foreward by David Copperfield - "Ventriloquism For Fun & Profit" is an updated edition of Paul Wiinchell's best selling book, originally published in 1954. In the book, Winchell, America's Premier Ventriloquist, teaches the many techniques of the Art of Ventriloquism. Drawing from over sixty years of experience, Winchell covers everything needed to know to become a ventriloquist - from the basics to being able to perform an act - with fully explained sections on the history of Ventriloquism; Creating the dummy voice; lip control; How to make your own dummy; manipulation & creating a character; costuming; throwing your voice; and some of his own famous routines. Spiral bound for easy reading. 122 Pages.

Small But Deadly

The packet Trickster's handbook- A few new tricks but mostly a great history and origins of the effects written by Paul Hallas

Harbin X 2

Two volume set in a slip case. Retails at $120.00. Click here for more information (PDF, 311k filesize)

The Floating Bill

A book and kit with everything you need.

NEW ERA CARD TRICKS

An exact replica of the famed 1897 book with a foreward by Stephen Minch. The origins of the Color Change, Hofsinzer/Hermann pass, Psychometry and the Jumbo Card Monte plus more. Valuable matrial . Now in stock

Money Menagerie

Dozens of animals made from a single dollar bill. Retails at only $15.00.

SAM'S

For the past 50 years Sam Schwartz has been devising some of the most baffling magic and mentalism created. His "Backflip" set off a new generation of packet effects. His "Book Tests" have been widely acclaimed and now he brings us 60 effects of the best tricks and routines. Here is Card and Coin Magic, Close-up, Mentalism and Rope and Ring effects. 242 pages by Allen Zingg with 200 Tony Dunn illustrations. Forward by Stepehen Minch. This is material you will use. Suggested retail $ 40.00, shipping date is November 15.

Tampa

"England's Court Magician" - A new book by Gary R Frank. Loads of color photos, limited printing. Great gift item.

Pabular Book #4

The magazine of close-up magic. Vols 7-8 in stock (300 pages). Retail at $50.00 each.

Random Acts of Magic

David Acer. Prepare to be intrigued, delighted, elated - Random Acts of Magic is an inspired and inspiring collection of more than 60 brand new, bread-and-butter goodies, tightened and refined over thousands of shows, lectures and television appearances! You'll find astonishing tricks with cards, coins, markers, cell phones, matchbooks, matches, receipts, elastics, bottles, balls, bills, wallets, ties, spoons and finger rings, plus anecdotes, road stories, and the first 12 hilarious, thought-provoking essays from David's column in Genii magazine! 353 pg 500 photos.

ELEGANT CARD MAGIC OF FATHER CYPRIAN

This is Frank Garcia's tribute to Cyprian. Seventeen card effects NOT intended for the beginner. Reader must know basic card handling. Nothing hard to perform.

ART AND ARDOR AT THE CARD TABLE

Jimmy Nuzzo & Ed Marlo. Three hard to find manuscripts in one book. (Originally published in the 80's) Plus Package; Unforgettable Wild Card' 21st Century Card Magic. Includes loads of Moves And a lightning Card to Pocket (Delivery March 23)

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CARD TRICKS

Jean Hugard's tome should be in every library. Now in the sixth printing. 20 chapters of everything you need on card magic. (Hardcover) Retail at $20.00, Paperback edition retails at $15.00

ARTFUL MENTALISM of BOB CASSIDY

The long awaited Bob Cassidy compilation reprints his Art Of Mentalism Vol 2 and all four Principia Mentalia volumes. The 2nd half gives permanent form to 3 limited distribution manuscripts: Theories & Methods, Strange Impressions, & But Stranger Still.

VERY BEST OF CUPS AND BALLS

Frank Garcia covers his "million dollar" routine plus sleights and effects including Paul Gertner's Steel Sphere Routine. Plus more! Illustrated by Richard Kaufman.

ART OF PUBLIC SQUEEKING

A Jam-Packed book by Doc Wayne with hilarious stuff you can do with a squeeker. People have been making funny noises since the break of day, crack of dawn, and the fall of night. What makes squeeking the auditory delight that it is? Use the Squeeker that comes with this book and do the gags, jokes and off beat routines designed to brighten up your life and everyone else's -within earshot

UNEXPECTED VISITOR

A new book of coin magic for the "Walk-Around" performer. Almost a dozen practical effects by Doug Brewer. Retail at $10.00

David Blaine: Mysterious Stranger

David Blaine's "Mysterious Stranger", now in soft cover for fast retail sales at $15.95. Strike while the guy is Hot! Magic, History, Houdini etc.

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FECHTER

The Magic of Eddie Fechter. Back in print with 13 chapters and 165 pages of bar magic, gags, shtick, photos and history. Hardbound, includes "Magician Nitely" Retail at $ 45.00

Complete Course in Magic (Mark Wilson)

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A classic volume with dozens of effect from closeup and cards, coins and ropes to parlor magic and full stage illusions. A very valuable collection now in soft cover or hardbound.

BIG LAUGHS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE

This is now back in print after a long absence. 252 pages of 15 routines and behind the scenes work with 100 illustrations.- Written by Samuel Patrick Smith. A reference book for all kjis show entertainers

Walter Gibson

Who know what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Here is a biography of Walter B Gibson who created the famous radio character in the 1930's. It covers the complete story of the famous author magician-inventor. As Maxwell Grant he also wrote 187 books and other books, articles, comic strips and more, Photos from the Rausher collection. Retail at $45.00

Dai Verson on Nate Leipzig

Vernon's combination of bio material plus magical secrets and photos of the famed Leipzig. Written by Lewis Ganson. Retail $ 40.00

Magicians in the Making

James Merrills opens the door to a new venue for magicians who want to make extra money setting up "magic camp" teach-ins in local libraries. Covers everything from curriculum to funding and more. Don't let the words Magic Camp scare you. Here is a new approach to set up teaching classes in libraries, restaurants, schools and more. The secret, the technique and the tricks in one book. Retail $ 20.00

Stanley Collins- Conjuror, Collector, Iconoclast

Book and CD Rom- Limited printing. Details forthcoming

The Very Modern Mindreader

Richard Osterlind's newest publication. Contains title effect plus two ESP tricks and a bonus. For the working performer.

Basic Balloon Sculpture

An illustrated beginners manual.

Redivider (New)

Here is the latest Phil Goldstein book of 24 tricks with cards using one Fascinating Principle. Do-as-I-Do; Poker Demo; mental effects and more (Due Feb 2003)

Presto! (George Schindler)

Thirteen lucky chapters, 100 illustrations Great effects with the patter you need. Not just for beginners, easy to do pro effects covered.

S.S. Adams Book

The high Priest of Pranks. A compete history of this great company.

Chanin- The Man with the Magic Hands

Chanin- The Man with the Magic Hands, by David E. Haversat. A classic and hard to come by. Several books in one. Shell Game is worth the price of all.

Magic With Everyday Objects

Over 150 impromtu tricks anyone can do.